HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/11/77 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING
APRIL 11. 1977
A regular sleeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at
9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 11, 1977 by Temporary Chairman Peter
H. Mullen, in the absence of President Patrick 11. McMahon„ Mr.
Mullen and Mr. Brunner were present, -as was Deputy City Attorney
Georgia Luks.
VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3419 CONFIRMED
The public hearing on Vacation Resolution No. 3419 on the petition
of the Department of Redevelopment to vacate all streets, alleys
and lots not pxevibt11'y vacated in the proposed plat of River Bend
Addition to the City of South Bend was held on October 13, 1975
but final action on the resolution was tabled at the request of Kevin
Butler, Attorney for the Department of Redevelopment. Mr.
Butler was present and advised the Board that the Department is also
petitioning the Board to accept the replat and dedication of the new
street system for River Bend Addition. He displayed a drawing of
the area, showing the boundaries of the property to be vacated, which
is within the Downtown R-66 project. Mr. Butler said it was necessary
for the Department to get all of the owners of property adjacent to the
streets and alleys to join in the petition for the replat and dedication
and this accounted for the long delay in the proceedings. Many of
the property owners are out-of-state and, in the case of the Royal Inn
property, it.required over nine months to get the required signatures
because of a pending court case. They now have secured all the
necessary signatures. Mr. Brunner asked if there were any changes
in the Vacation Resolution as submitted earlier and Mr. Butler said
there were not. Mr. Mullen made a motion that the Board ratify and
confirm Vacation Resolution No. 3419, 1975. Mr. Brunner seconded the
motion and it carried, and said property is vacated.
FILING OF ASSESSMENT ROLL - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3419
Patrick 11. McMahon, Civil City Engineer, files an Assessment Roll
for Vacation Resolution No. 3419, 1975 for the vacation of:
All streets alleys and lots -not previously vacated in the proposed
plat of River Bend Addition to the City of South Bend, more particularly
described as follows:
A part of Section 12, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, City of
South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, described as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the north boundary of Monroe
Street with the east boundary of Michigan Street; thence North
0 degrees 29 minutes 07 seconds West 902.36 feet along said east
boundary to the south boundary of Wayne Street; thence North 89
degrees 38 minutes 12 seconds East 299.63 feet along said south
boundary; thence Northeasterly 276.71 feet along an arc to the
left having a radius of 912.43 feet and subtended by a long chord
having a bearing of North 8 degrees 16 minutes 20 seconds East
and a length of 275.65 feet; thence North 89 degrees 39 minutes
34 seconds East 1.25 feet; thence North 0 degrees 24 minutes 52
seconds West 220.20 feet to the south boundary of Jefferson Boulevard;
thence South 89 degrees 39 minutes 34 seconds West 11.25 feet along
said south boundary; thence North 0 degrees 24 minutes 52 seconds
West 280.52 feet to the north line of Lot #38 of Part of the Original
Plat of South Bend; thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes 39 seconds
West 167.52 feet to the northeast corner of Lot #43 of said Plat;
thence North 0 degrees 27 minutes 0 seconds West 294.60 feet to the
north boundary of Washington Street; thence South 89 degrees 39
minutes 34 seconds West 164.86 feet along said north boundary to the
east boundary of Michigan Street; thence North 0 degrees 28 minutes
59 seconds West 904.10 feet along said east boundary to the south
boundary of LaSalle Avenue; thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 43
seconds East 157.41 feet along said south boundary to the west mean
low water mark of St. Joseph River; thence South 23 degrees 11
minutes 03 seconds East 270.93 feet along said mean low water mark;
thence Southeasterly 93.33 feet along an arc to the right having a
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radius of 328.98 feet and subtendpd;by a long chord having a bearing of
South 28 degrees 32 minutes 30 se'conds East and a length of 93.02 feet;
thence South 20 degrees 24 minutes 52 seconds East 67.15 feet; hence
South 46 degrees 51 minutes 34 seconds East 23.82 feet to the west
mean low water mark of St. Joseph River; thence South 62 degrees 28
minutes 52 seconds East 176.53 feet along said mean low water mark; thence
South 9 degrees, 52 minutes 35 seconds East 83.94 feet along said mean
low water mark to the eastern face of the Old Oliver Power House
Building; thence South 43 degrees 42 minutes 58 seconds East 57.60 feet
along said eastern face; thence North 46 degrees 17 minutes 07 seconds
East 10.75 feet along said eastern face; thence South 43 degrees 42 minutes
57 seconds East 34.20 feet .along said eastern face; thence South 46
degrees 17 minutes 07 seconds west 10.75 feet along said eastern face;
thence South 43 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds East 178.20 feet along
said eastern face to the eastern face of a retaining wall; ther}ce the
next 13 courses along said retaining wall; North 47 degrees 27 minutes
27 seconds East 24.41 feet; thence South 49 degrees 22 minutes 56
seconds East 38.49 feet; thence South 39 degrees 29 minutes 25
seconds East 64.38 feet; thence South 5 degrees 54 minutes 56 seconds
West 45.54 feet; thence South 21 degrees 32 minutes 20 seconds West
27.47 feet; thence South 45 degrees 20 minutes 16 seconds East 17.27
feet; thence South 79 degrees 25 minutes 42 seconds East 29.70 feet;
thence South 41 degrees 39 minutes 18 seconds East 113.40 feet; thence
South 33 degrees 13 minutes 45 seconds West 74.66 feet; thencg North
50 degrees 41 minutes 02 seconds West 134.06 feet; thence North 44
degrees 53 minutes 14 seconds West 122.42 feet; thence NortheOsterly
117.81 feet along an arc to the right having a radius of 75.00 feet and
subtended by a chord having a bearing of North 1 degree 17 minutes
03 seconds East and a length of 106.07 feet; thence North 46 degrees
16 minutes 27 seconds East 6.20 feet to the Western face of Old
Oliver Power House Building; thence North 43 degrees 41 minu es 56
seconds west 250.79 feet a-ong said western face to a retaining wall
along the western side of the West Race of St. Joseph River; thence
the next 8 courses along said retaining wall; South 51 degrees 28
minutes 27 seconds West 22.70 feet; thence South 42 degrees 29 minutes
03 seconds East 17.39 feet; thence South 34 degrees 46 minutes 56 seconds
West2. 91 feet; thence South 14 degrees 27 minutes 36 secor}ds East 89`.87
feet; thence South 46degrees 48 minutes 33 seconds West 93,84 feet;
thence South 42 degrees 04 minutes 22 seconds East 62.17 feet; thence
South 48 degrees 02 minutes 48 seconds West 15.03 feet; thence South-
easterly along said wall 450.61 feet along a curvature to the left and
subtended by a long chord having a bearing of South 45 degrees 04
minutes 06 seconds East and a length of 448.82 feet to the rlean low water
mark of the St. Joseph River; thence South 71 degrees 30 pinutes 02
seconds East 124.87 feet along said mean low water mark; thence South
60 degrees 55 minutes 27 seconds East 146.45 feet along said mean low
water mark; thence South 42 degrees 27 minutes 53 seconds East 129.18
feet along said mean low water mark; thence South 74 degrees 24 minutes
32 seconds East 111.26 feet along said mean low water mark to the north
boundary of Jefferson Boulevard; thence South 89 degrees 40 minutes
07 seconds West 50.81 feet along said north boundary; thence South 25
degrees 32 minutes 47 seconds East 91.19 feet to the intersection of
the south boundary of Jefferson Boulevard with the west mean low water
mark of St. Joseph River; thence the next 11 courses along said low
water mark; South 28 degrees 59 minutes 50 seconds East 145.12 feet;
thence South 23 degrees 06 minutes 10 seconds East 140.73 feet; thence
South 26 degrees 26 minutes 27 seconds East 149.84 feet; thence South
20 degrees 04 minutes 37 seconds East 152.26 feet; thence South 22
degrees 53 minutes 19 seconds East 167.55 feet; thence South 34 degrees
56 minutes 19 seconds East 224.42 feet; thence South 31 degrees 26 minutes
14 seconds East 157.37 feet;.thence South 45 degrees 43 minutes 32
seconds East 161.61 feet; thence South 64 degrees 47 minutes 26 seconds
East 159.34 feet; thence South 68 degrees 04 minutes 55 seconds East
228.93 feet; thence South 76 degrees 10 rlinutes 38 seconds East 234.62
feet to the northwestern boundary of Monroe Street; thence South 52 degrees
07 minutes 42 seconds West 399.68 feet along said northwestern boundary;
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thence South 42 degrees 20'minutes 49'seconds East 52.16 feet
to the Southeastern boundary of Monroe Street; thence South 52
degrees 07 minutes 42 seconds west 13.30 feet along said
southeastern boundary to the northwestern boundary of Lincolnway
East; thence South 38 degrees 23 minutes 20 seconds East 37.01
feet along said northeastern boundary; thence South 52 degrees
13 rAnutes 08 seconds west 60.00 feet to the Southwestern
boundary of Lincolnway East; thence North 50 degrees 23 minutes 26
seconds West 59.12 feet; thence Northwesterly 78.69 feet along
an arc to the left having a radius of 531.71 feet and subtended
by a long chord having a bearing of North 42 degrees 0 minutes
36 seconds West and a length of 78.62 feet to the center line
of Monroe Street; thence South 89 degrees 42 riinutes 19 seconds
West 70.45 feet along said center line; thence northwesterly 61.21
feet along an arc to the left having a radius of 50.00 feet and
subtended by a long chord having a bearing of North 55 degrees
14 minutes 41 seconds West and a length of 57.46 feet to the
north boundary of Monroe Street; thence South 89 degrees 42
minutes 19 seconds west 360.27 feet along said north boundary to
the east boundary of Fellows Street; thence North 0 degrees 31
minutes 40 seconds west 166.54 feet along said east boundary to
the north boundary -of Monroe Street; thence South 89 degrees 38
minutes 42 seconds West 1,526.12 feet along said north boundary
to the point of beginning and containing 64,566 acres, more or
less. Also the remaining portion of Lot 1-15 of the South Bend
Manufacturing Company, which lies outside the above described
boundary.
Reserving the rights and easements of all Utilities and the
Municipal City of South Bend, Indiana, to construct and maintain
any facilities, including, but not limited to, the following:
electric, telephone, gas, water, sewer, surface water control
structures and ditches, within the vacated right-of-way, unless
such rights are released by the individual Utilities.
The following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected
by such vacation:
Original Plat of South Bend: Lots 4-6, 91, 76, 13-18, 78-84, 86,
89, 37-46, 71, 102, 101, 104-106, 47-58, 59-70, 77, 331-336, 109,
295-300, 307-318, 319-330, 337-348, & 349-354.
South Bend Manufacturing Company's Subidivision: Lots 1-15 & 17-28
All of Vinson's Subdivision of Lot "J".
All of Wiltrout's Subdivision of the south part of Lot 109 in the
Original Plat of South Bend.
Martin's Addition to South Bend: Lots 1-6 & 13-18.
Taylor's Field Addition to the City of South Bend: Lots 1-8 & 41-56.
Denniston & Fellows Addition: Lots 1-20.
All of Riverside Verrace.
All of St. Joseph County Loan & Savings Association Plat.
George R. Hudson;s Subdivision of Part of Lots 19 & 20 of
Denniston & FEllows Addition: Lots 1-�7.
Moses Stern's Subdivision of part of Lots 19. & 20 of Denniston &
Fellows Addition: Lots 1-4.
All of D. C. Rush's Subdivision of Lot Number 1 of John Rush's
1st Addition.
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John Rush's 1st Addition: Lots 2-4 & 11-21.
Andrew Fuerbringer's Addition: Lots L-46.
Edgewater Place Addition: Lots 70-74, 59-63 & 30-32.
Also a tract of land in the Southeast Quarter (SE 4) of Section
Twelve, Township Thirty -Seven North, Range Two East (12-T37N-R2E),
described to -wit:
Beginning on the most southwesterly point of St. Joseph's
County Loan and Savings Association Plat; thence along the
southerly line of said addition to its most southeasterly
corner; thence in a northwesterly direction along the north-
easterly line of said addition to -the low water mark of the
St. Joseph River; thence downstream in a southeasterly
direction along said low water mark to the most northeasterly
corner of Edgewater Place Addition; thence southwesterly
along the northerly line of said addition to the most north-
westerly corner of Edgewater Place; thence further in a south-
westerly direction along the northerly line of Fuerbringer
Addition to a point on the easterly line of'Lincolnway East
(Vistula Road); thence in a northwesterly direction along said
easterly line to the point of beginning.
All in Portage Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana.
The Board finds that each of said lots have been damaged in the
amount of $0.00 and benefited in the amount of $0.00.
Mr. Mullen said the public hearing on the assessment roll should be
held as soon as possible, because of a deadline set by the Department
of Housing and Urban Development. He requested that Deputy City
Attorney Georgia Luks review the statutory requirements for publication,
and the setting of dates for a public hearing on the Assessment Roll.
Mr. Mullen made a motion that the Assessment Roll be filed and set for
public hearing, in accordance with the recor:.rlendation of --Mrs. Luks and
meeting all legal requirements. Mr. Brunner seconded the motion and
it carried.
SUB -GRANT AGREEMENTS FOR CETA SUPu7ER PROGRAM TABLED
Elroy Kelzenberg, Director of Manpower and Training, submitted to
the Board sub -grant agreements with the Urban League and the Y.W.C.A.
for the CETA summer program. Mr. Kelzenberg said the program will
be conducted differently this year. There will be no City director
and community agencies will administer the program. It is hoped that
150 young people will participate in the program. The Urban League
Agreement is in the amount of $24,901 and the agreement with the
Y.w.C.A. is in the amount of $19,128. Mr. Mullen made a motion
that the Board approve the sub -grant agreements. Mr. Brunner asked
Mr. Kelzenberg whether the Legal Department had reviewed the agreements.
Mr. Kelzenberg said the form of the agreements had been approved in the
past. These agreements follow substantially the sane form as used
previously, with only the narrative portion being different. Mr.
Brunner recorilmended that the agreements be tabled for one week to
allow Deputy City Attorney Georgia Luks to review them. Mr. Mullen
withdrew his motion to approve and the agreements will be referred
to the Legal Department for review and recommendation.
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BID ADVERTISING APPROVED -,VEHICLES FOR:STREET DEPARTMENT
AND BUREAU OF TRAFFIC AND LIGHTING
Mr. Mullen noted that the Bureau of Vehicle Maintenance is
preparing specifications for various vehicles for the Bureau
of Streets and Bureau of,Vehicle Maintenance. Specifications
will be available by Wednesday for legal publication on Friday.
Mr. Meehan was present and said the bid advertisement will
involve approximately 21 vehicles. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen,
seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved bid
advertising for various vehicles for the Bureau of Streets and
Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, with sealed bids to be received
on May 2, 1977.
REQUEST FOR BAND TO PERFOR1 ON PUBLIC SIDEWALK APPROVED
The Board received a request from Lynn H. Waumbach, Jr. to use
the public sidewalk on Lafayette Boulevard, across from the
Lafayette Building, on April 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to
allow a band to perform a birthday salute to Art Thompson. Upon
motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the
Board approved the request subject to the filing of the necessary
liability insurance.
REQUEST TO CLOSE BRONSON STREET ON APRIL 16 FROM 1 TO 3 P.M. APPROVED
The Board received a request from the Thunderbird Auto Club,
transmitted by Richard Welch, Director of Discovery Hall -Century
Center., to block Bronson Street, from Plain to Lafayette, on Saturday,
April 16 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., in connection with the Auto Club's
visit to the Studebaker Historical Museum. Ralph Wadzinski, Manager
of the:Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, submitted a report to the
Board indicating that he had reviewed the request with Captain
Sweitzer and they recommend approval, subject to requirements of
the Board for filing indemnity insurance and the maintaining of a
fire lane. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner
and carried, the Board approved1the request subject to the recommendations
of Mr. Wadzinski.
TRAILER APPROVED AT 1613 SIBLEY AVENUE
The Board received a request from Thomas Ferguson, 1613 Sibley
Avenue, to allow him to place a mobile home on his lot at 1613
Sibley Avenue. His home was damaged by fire and he would like to use
the trailer to house his family while repairs are being made. John
DeLee, Building Commissioner, was present and advised the Board that
this would not be permitted by the zoning ordinance unless the
Fergusons applied for a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals.
That body does not meet until the fourth Thursday of this month and
would delay the start of repairs. The family is presently being
housed in a motel and with relatives. Mr. DeLee noted that the Board
has granted such permission in the past and he advised the Fergusons
to make their request. Ile said he feels this is a legitimate request
to aid in the repairing of a home and said he would work with the
Fergusons to see that repairs are being made. He suggested that the
Board specify some timetable for completion of the work. Mr. Brunner
asked Mr. Ferguson how long the repairs alight take. Mr. Ferguson
said an estiraate he received was for completion in six to eight weeks.
Mr. Brunner asked if the Fergusons have received an insurance settlement
for repairs. Mr. Ferguson said he had a meeting today with his
insurance agent and has been told he will receive the settlement.
Mr. Brunner made a motion that the Board allow a mobile home to be placed
on the lot at 1613 Sibley Avenue, for a period not to exceed three
months, while the house at this address is being repaired for habitation.
Mr. Brunner stated that any extension of time would have to be approved
by the Board and would have to be for a very good reason and he
asked that Mr. DeLee monitor the property while repairs are being made.
Mr. Mullen seconded the motion and it carried.
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INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS APPROVED
Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of- the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting,
submitted the following recommendation'to the Board for removal
or installation of street lights:
Removal Ireland and Fellows $ 6.82/mo.
Jefferson and Hill 9.90/mo.
Jefferson and St. Louis 9.90/mo.
Hill and LaSalle 9.90/mo.
Mishawaka and Longfellow 6.82/mo.
Mishawaka and Beyer .6.82/mo.
Total $50.16
Install On College n/o Fassnacht
7,000L
$4.80/mo.
On Ridgedale, between Ironwood
and Woodmont (2 lights)
7,000L
9.60/mo.
300 South Laurel
7,000L
4.80/mo.
On Coral between.Byron &
Catherwood (2 lights)
7,000L
9.60/rio.
On Manor between Byron &
Catherwood (2 lights)
7,000L
9.60/mo.
On Winthrop between Byron
& Catherwood (2 lights)
7,000L
9.60/mo.
On Yorkbetween Byron &
Alpine (2 lights)
7,000L
9.60/mo.
700 E. Washington
7,0000
4.80/mo.
62.40
Total Increase $62.40
Total Decrease 50.16
Net Increase 12.24
Pair. Brunner asked the reason for the removal of the lights listed.
Josep4 Pluta,.Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, said the lights removed
are in areas which were improved with new traffic signals recently.
In those.cases, the mast arms for the signals also included new street
lights, so the old ones can be removed. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen,
seconded by Mr..Brunner and carried, the recommendations were approved.
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES APPROVED
Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting,
recommended the following traffic devices be installed or removed:
A. Removal of Yield Sign and Installation of Stop Sign on
Berkshire at York Road
B. Installation of stop sign on Georgian at York Road
C. Installation of Yield Sign on Riding Mall at York Road
Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried,
the recommendations were approved.
REPORT OF STUDY OF CORBY-NOTRE DAME INTERSECTION
The Board received the following report:
Re: Corby and Notre Dame
"During May of 1976, the above intersection was studied for the
installation of a "4-Way Stop". At that time, the required
volume "warrants" were not satisfied. Noted, however, was the
mounting accident experience.
As a result of the study, revised and new "Cross Traffic Does
Not Stop" signs were installed on Corby replacing the existing
signage. A request was also made to enforce the No Parking zones
surrounding the intersection.
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The results of this decision to re-sign as opposed to the
installation of a 4-Bay Stop are shown below:
A. Accidents one year prior to re-signing:
5-29-75 to 5-28-76 - 11 property damage, 2 injuries,
13 total
B. Re-signing completed 5-28-76
C. Accidents after re-signing:
5-29-76 to 4-6-77,- 3 property damage, 1 injury, 4 total.
D. It appears at this time that the re-signing resulted in
a 70% reduction in accidents, including during a notably
severe winter, without undue delay to the motoring public.
With the advent of clement weather, this Bureau will continue
its observation of this intersection. A request will be
made to the Traffic Division for continued enforcement of the
"No Parking Tow Zone".
S/ Ralph J. Wadzinski
Manager, Bureau of
Traffic and Lighting
Upon motion rlade by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried,
the report was ordered filed.
BONDS APPROVED
Ray S. Andrysiak, Bureau of Engineering, reported to the Board
that bonds submitted by the Ziolkowski Construction Company
are properly executed and can be approved. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen,
seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Contractor's Bond and
Excavation Bond for Ziolkowski Construction Company were approved
and filed with the Board.
BOPIDS RELEASED
Ray S. Andrysiak, Bureau of Engineering, reported to the Board that
he had reviewed requests from Surety Companies to release the bonds
of the ABC Plumbing Company and Scott's Construction Company.
The Companies have no outstanding permits and Mr. Andrysiak said
he would recommend release of the bonds. Mr. Mullen made a motion
that the bond of the ABC Plumbing Company be released, effective
May 5, 1977 and the bond of Scott's Construction Company be released
effective Play 4, 1977. Mr. Brunner seconded the notion and it carried.
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE FILED
A Certificate or Insurance from E-Rect-O, Inc. was submitted to the
Board. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and
carried, the Certificate was ordered filed.
CLAIMS APPROVED
Walter F. Lantz, Deputy City Controller, and Michael L. Vance, City
Auditor, submitted to the Boay-d Claim Docket Numbers 5591 through
5955 and recor_uiended approval. Mr. Mullen glade a motion that the
Board approve Claims 5591 through 5955 and checks for payment be
issued. Mr. Brunner seconded the notion and it carried.
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STREET LIGHT.OUTAGE REPORT FILED
The Street Light Outage Report for the period April 4 through 8
was submitted to the Board. The report indicated 37 outages.
Mr. Mullen glade a motion that the report be filed. Mr. Brunner
seconded the motion and it carried.
REPORT OF STREET DEPARTMENT CLEAN-UP CREW FOR PIARCIi FILED
The Street Department Clean -Up Crew report for the month of March
was submitted to the Board. The report indicated eleven citl lots
cleaned, 14 environriental, complaints investigated, fifty-three
Board of Works clean-up orders carried out and sixty-eight loads
of trash removed. The report also noted cleaning of some city lots,
work on catch basins and the cleaning of parkways from Chippewa to
Tutt Street. Upon motion glade by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr.
Brunner and carried, the report was ordered filed.
REQUEST TO ATTEND BUILDING OFFICIALS CONFERENCE APPROVED
John DeLee, Building Commissioner, requested approval to attend the
Indiana Association of Building Officials Spring Conference at
Speedway, Indiana on April 18, 19 and 20. David Niezgodski,
Commercial Building Inspector, would also attend. Mr. Mullen made
a notion that the Board approve the request. Mr. Brunner seconded
the notion and it carried.
There being no further business
motion made by Mr.
meeting adjourned a
ATTEST:
Patricia DeClercq, Clerk
to cone before the Board, upon
the
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