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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/28/77 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 28, 1977 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened by Chairman Pro-Tem Peter H. Mullen at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, November 28, 1977, with Mr. Mullen and Mr. Brunner present and Mr. McMahon absent. James Masters of the Legal Department staff was also in attendance. MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 21 MEETING APPROVED Mr. Brunner reported that the minutes of the November 21, 1977 meeting had been reviewed and he made a motion that they be accepted as submitted. Mr. Mullen seconded the motion and it carried. REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL - McKINLEY AND MANCHESTER INTERSECTION Twenty-one residents of the McKinley -Manchester area were present to discuss the need for a traffic signal at that intersection. A letter from NEAT, Northeast Area Together, was submitted which outlined the efforts of the residents to get favorable action on this signalization. The group also submitted proposals for additional marked traffic lanes, the posting of "signal ahead" signs on McKinley, removal of the entrance house at the entrance to Park -Jefferson Apartments, additional street lighting and improved visibility of the median strip on McKinley. Judy Hover, spokesman for the group, introduced Nancy Dunfee who was dressed as a traffic signal to dramatize the request. Ms. Hover called attention to the long-standing problem of traffic and high speed on McKinley and the fact that a major shopping center is located near the intersection. This is the only outlet on McKinley from the McKinley Terrace Subdivision and there is an entrance to the Park Jefferson Apartments at this intersection. She noted that seventy residents attended a meeting last week with Traffic Engineer Ralph J. Wadzinski, Captain James Sweitzer of the Police Department Traffic Detail and Councilman Roger Parent. All three agreed with the need for a signal. She noted that traffic counts have been taken at the intersection but said they will not reflect a true count because people drive out of their way to avoid the intersection. She said residents are aware that the State Highway Department has eight warrants used to determine. the need for signals but said they should take into account the speed, the adjacent shopping center and the numerous accidents at the intersection. Councilman Parent.was present and advised the Board that he supports the residents in this request for a signal. This has been a matter of concern for a long time and he indicated he has correspondence on the matter dating back the past several years. He said the State Highway Department should take into account the two curves in the highway near this intersection and noted that it is a dangerous intersection. He asked the Board's cooperation in getting the State to recognize the problem and take action. The Board asked Mr. Wadzinski about a traffic count taken last week and Mr. Wadzinski said that count was not conclusive because it was of short duration and there were mechanical difficulties which would make the test invalid. Mr. Brunner asked about the results of a traffic count last February. Mr. Wadzinski said the February study would be valid. It was a twelve to sixteen hour test, with a manual count and diagrams. In that study, the State warrant was met in that the intersection had continuous traffic and the volume was so great as to deter entrance from a high volume side street. That study was made during acceptable weather conditions. Mr. Brunner asked what response was made by the State following receipt of the February study. Mr. Wadzinski said he was advised that the State indicated traffic on McKinley was moving in excess of the speed limit and they recommended increased enforcement of speed regulations as a corrective measure. He noted that Captain Sweitzer indicated that he did have radar units in the area but they could not make arrests for violations of five miles above the speed limit. o REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 28, 1977 Mr. Wadzinski recommended that the February study be resubmitted to the State with the request that it be validated. Mr. Mullen asked if additional information could be sent with the request and Mr. Wadzinski said information from the Police Department Traffic Detail on enforcement of the speed limit could be submitted. A letter sent to Governor Otis Bowen from Chief Michael Borkowski, Police Chief, requesting that the Highway Commission reevaluate their position on this signalization, was read. Mr. Mullen made a motion that the February study of the McKinley -Manchester Intersection be resubmitted to the Indiana State Highway Commission with the favorable recommendation of the Board for the signalization, and that any additional information regarding enforcement, speed limits, etc. be sent with the request. Mr. Brunner seconded the motion and it carried. BID ACCEPTED - FIRE DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS Fire Chief Oscar Van Wiele submitted to the Board a review of the bids received for Uniforms and Uniform Accessories for 1978 and his recommendation that the low bid of the Gerber Manufacturing Company be accepted. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved the recommendation and accepted the low bid of Gerber Manufacturing Company. ACCEPTANCE OF 1960 STUDEBAKER TRUCK FOR DISCOVERY HALL Richard Welch, Director of Discovery Hall Museum, was present and submitted to the Board the title to a 1960 Studebaker Truck, a gift from Miss Elinor Lee, New Castle, Indiana. Mr. Welch said the truck is in good condition, has 60,000 miles on it and will be used as a roving exhibit and to pick up items for the Museum. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board accepted the title to the truck and expressed appreciation to Miss Lee for her generous gift. CONTRACT FOR CRIME VICTIM COUNSELING APPROVED John Cimino, Criminal Justice Planning Bureau, submitted to the Board a contract with R.E.A.L. Services to provide for counseling for elderly crime victims. Funding is to be provided throw h a criminal justice grant with $12,000 to come from federal funds,678.89 from state funds and $678.89 from the Police Department budget. Gene Norris, Region I Director for the Criminal Justice Planning Bureau advised the Board that this program was attempted last year but funds were not approved by the State. This is the first program of its kind in Indiana and will relieve the police officers to do police work while the R.E.A.L. Services Counselor will work with the victim. Lester Fox, Director of R.E.A.L. Services, and Margaret Williams, who will serve as Crime Victim Counselor, were introduced. Mr. Fox noted that part of the program will be directed towards educating the elderly victims. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the contract was approved. BID AWARDED - CREST MANOR SEWERS The Bureau of Design and Administration submitted a tabulation of bids received for the construction of the Crest Manor Sewers, Section 2, and recommended acceptance of the low bid of the Taylor Construction Company of $3,299.00. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the bid was accepted. ASSESSMENT ROLL FILED AND PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR CREST MANOR SEWERS AUTHORIZED UNDER IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3449 The Bureau of Design and Administration submitted to the Board the final assessment roll for the construction of the Crest Manor Sewers authorized under Improvement Resolution No. 3449 and recommended that the Board set a public hearing on the Assessment Roll. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board filed the Assessment Roll and set the public hearing for Monday, December 12, 1977 at 9:30 a.m. at the regular meeting of the Board. CI REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 28, 1977 BID ADVERTISING APPROVED - FIRE DEPARTMENT AIR TANKS Chief Oscar Van Wiele of the Fire Department requested that the Board approve advertising for Air Tanks for the Department, with bids to be requested for unit prices and for 10 units, more or less. Detailed specifications will be submitted to the Board before Friday, December 2. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved the request and directed that sealed bids be sought, with bid opening to be held on Monday, December 12, at 9:30 a.m. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES APPROVED Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, recommended the following installations: A. Revise Two Hour Parking to One Hour Parking, 6 AM to 6 PM, at 1002 Lincolnway West. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the installation was approved. B. Revise Two Hour Parking to One Hour Parking, 6 AM to 6 PM West Side of Harrison, 60 feet south of Lincolnway West. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the installation was approved. C. Remove Two Hour Parking Zone at 1609 S. Michigan Street. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the removal was approved. D. Install Green Curb, 10 Minute Parking Zone, at 307 S. Main for the Indiana Bell Telephone Company. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the installation was approved. E. Install Stop Sign at Washington and Greenlawn at a Tee intersection near the location of the Forever Learning Institute. Upon motion made by Mr. Brunner, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the installation was approved. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE FILED - INDIANA CABLEVISION COMPANY Indiana Cablevision Company submitted a Certificate of Insurance to the Board. The Certificate was in the limits required by the Board. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the certificate was filed. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT FILED The street light outage report for the period November 21 through 23 was submitted. The report indicated 23 outages. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the report was filed. CLAIMS APPROVED Michael L. Vance, Deputy City Controller, submitted to the Board Claim Docket Numbers 20792 through 21581 and recommended approval. Upon motion made by Mr. Brunner, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board approved Claim Docket Numbers 20792 through 21581 and directed that checks for payment be issued. There being no further business made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by adjourned at 10:20 a.m. ATTEST: Patricia DeClercq, Clerk to come before the Board, upon motion Mr. Brunner and carried, the meeting