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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/14/74 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING JANUARY 14, 1974 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works convened at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, January 14, 1974 with all members present. Minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and approved. PUBLIC HEARING - IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO 3390 1973 - RIVERSIDE DRIVE - RIVERSIDE PLACE SEWERS This being the date set, hearing was held on Improvement Resolution No. 3390, 1973, for the construction of the Riverside Drive -Riverside Place Sewers under Barrett Law. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. Mr. Farrand gave a brief explanation of Barrett Law procedures to those present. He said that this was only a proposal to the property owners that the sewers be constructed with the City to pay 50% of the cost. A petition remonstrating against the project and signed by eleven property owners was presented to the Board. Mrs. Ann Wlodarski, 1869 Riverside Drive, spoke against the project. She said this area has been in existence since 1916 and during that time property owners have asked about sewers and water for their area but received no response from City administrations. She said she felt residents of the area should receive a rebate from the City for services they did not �J receive. Mr. Barcome commented that this administration could not be held accountable for any previous administrations. He said that, because of the great cost to propery owners in sewer construction, Mayor Miller has set up a policy where the City pays 50% of the cost and the residents of the area pay W 50%. Mrs. Wlodarski read a letter from Mrs.Sally Woods remonstrating against the project. Others present who spoke against the project were Robert L. Beitner, 1845 Riverside Drive, Sandra Budgett, 1876 Riverside Drive, Wayne Werts, 1889 Riverside Drive, and F. S. Wlodarski, 1869 Riverside Drive. Mr. James Ewing, 1877 Riverside Drive, inquired about bringing water into the area and Mr. Farrand said that the City would like to get water into that area, also. Mrs. Irene Mutzl, of the Fair Tax Association, recommended to the Board that, since this area has been in the City for many years and since the lots are so large, the City should consider paying 100% of the cost by using Revenue Sharing Funds. Mr. Farrand said the only authority the Board has is to offer the residents a 50-50 cost sharing of the project. He said there are twelve areas of the city which will be offered this plan of sewer construction with the City paying 50% of the cost and if the residents of the Riverside Drive - Riverside Place area turn it down now, the City will not proceed and the area will go to the bottom of the list. Mr. Barcome then said that, based on Mr. Farrand's comments and on the remonstrances received by the Board, he would move that the project be rejected. The motion was seconded and carried. Mr. Ewing then asked what recourse the property owners have to try to get a better break in the cost distribution. Mr. Roemer advised Mr. Ewing that he could petition the Board and ask for the sewer construction on a different percentage basis and the Board would then discuss that petition. PUBLIC HEARING - ASSESSMENT ROLL OF IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3373, 1973 KENSINGTON FARM SEWERS This was the date set for holding a hearing on the Assessment Roll for Improvement Resolution No. 3373, 1973, for the construction of sanitary sewers in the Kensington Farms Subdivision. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. Mr. Dale Zabel, 6018 Gotham Drive, was present and asked the Board if this project was being done on a 50-50 cost basis, between the City and the property owners. Mr. Farrand said that it was. Mr. Zabel then inquired as to how his assessment could be paid and was advised that he would be notified by the County Treasurer in regard to payment of the assessment. There being no remonstrators present and no written remonstrances having been received, upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the Assessment Roll for the Kensington Farms Sewers. COMPLAINT - F. J. ANDERSON The Board received a complaint from Mr. F. J. Anderson, 6112 Oldham Court, in regard to grading of his yard and the removal of property line pins during the Kensington Farms Sewer construction. The complaint was referred to the Bureau of Engineering for investigation and any necessary action. %;�y'� Also, John Niezgodski, 1915 Riverside Drive and Joseph Klebosits, 1905 Riverside Dr. f! APPROVAL FOR JAYCEES TO SOLICIT SIGNATURES FOR BASS LAKE BOND PETITION Mr. Joe Dickman, South Bend Jaycees, was present and requested permission to solicit signatures for the Bass Lake Bond Petition in the Downtown Mall area on Saturdays January 19 and 26 and February 2, 9 and 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request. Mr. Barcome commented that, as a private citizen, he is in complete support of the project. Mr. Seitz also indicated that he was happy to see the Jaycees take on this worthwhile project. AWARDING OF BID - VENTILATION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS MSF The Board received a recommendation from the Bureau of Design and Engineering that the bid of Ideal Consolidated should be accepted for the Ventilation System Improvements at the Municipal Services Facility. Awarding of the bid is uubject to Common Council appropriation of the funds. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board awarded the bid to Ideal Consolidated on their low bid of $26, 313.64, subject to Common Council approval of the appropriation. APPROVAL OF PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT, MUNICIPAL SERVICES STORAGE BUILDING The Board received and approved the Project Completion Affidavit with Christman Construction Company for the construction of the Storage Building at the Municipal Services Facility. APPROVAL OF PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT - IRELAND-IRONWOOD SANITARY SEWERS R&S48 The Board received and approved the Project Completion Affidavit with H. DeWulf Mechanical Contractors, Inc. for the Ireland -Ironwood Sanitary Sewer Project, R & S 48. APPROVAL OF CITY HOLIDAYS FOR 1974 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the following list of paid holidays for 1974. Good Friday Friday, April 12, 1974 Primary Election Day Tuesday, May 7, 1974 Memorial Day Monday, May 27, 1974 Independence Day Thursday, July 4, 1974 Friday following Independence Cay Friday, July 5, 1974 Labor Day Monday, September 2, 1974 Election Day Tuesday, November 5, 1974 Veteran's Dav Monday, November 11, 1974 Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 28, 1974 Friday following Thanksgiving Friday, November 29, 1974 Tuesday before Christmas Tuesday, December 24, 1974 Christmas Day Wednesday, December 25, 1974 REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - BUREAU OF POLICE VEHICLES The Board received a request from Chief Robert J. Urban to advertise for bids for Bureau of Police vehicles. The Board referred the request to James Meehan, Bureau of Vehicle Maintenance, for a check of the specifications, with Mr. Meehan to report to the Board, BOND RELEASED - ABRAHAM KAHAL The Board received a request to release the Contractor's Bond for Abraham Kahal written by the Continental Casualty Company. Ray S. Andrysiak, Bureau of Engineering, advised the Board that the bond could be released as of January 10, 1974. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the bond was released for all work done on or before January 10, 1974. PAYMENT REQUEST APPROVED, WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ADDITIONS The Board received Payment Request No. 28 from the Sollitt Construction Co., Inc, for work on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Additions in the amount of $122,182.94. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the request was approved. hC REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 14, 1974 CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE FILED - COLE ASSOCIATES A Certificate of Insurance from Cale Associates, Inc, and Cole Associates of Michigan, Inc., written by the Aetna Insurance Company, was received by the Board. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the certificate was ordered filed. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT FILED The Street Light Outage report for the period of January 2 to January 8, 1974 was received and ordered filed. APPROVAL OF TITLE SHEET - WASHINGTON STREET SEWER CONNECTION The Board received the title sheet approving the plans for the Washington Street Sewer Connection, from Summit Ridge to Lombardy Drive. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the plans and signed the title sheet. REQUEST FOR THREE WAY STOP - IRELAND AND MAIN STREET C The Board received a request from Mr. Oberlin of the Royal Knight Inn that CO three-way stop signs be installed at the corner of Ireland Road and Main Street, CT to help eliminate congestion there. Mr. Seitz and Mr. Barcome concurred that this was a problem area and that this installation might help alleviate the situation. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board referred the request to Clem Hazinski, Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, asking for an immediate investigation and recommendation. APPROVAL OF TITLE SHEET - MEADOWVIEW SEWERS The Board received the title sheet approving the plans for the Meadowview Sewer Project, a Barrett Law project. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the plans and signed the title sheet. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m. e