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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/14/75 Board of Public Works Minutes1332 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 14, 1975 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m, on Monday, April 14, 1975 by James V. Barcome with Mr. Barcome and Mr. Seitz present. Deputy City Attorney Kathleen Cekanski was also, present. Minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and approved. PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL _ VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3409 This being the date set, hearing was held on the Assessment Poll for Vacation Resolution No. 3409, 1975, for the vacation of portions of Donald and Fox Streets, from Columbia east to Fellows and the first east -west alley south of Bowman between Fellows and Rush and the north -south alley between Fellows and Rush Streets from Bowman to the aforesaid east -west alley, and a portion of Rush south from Bowman to the first east -west alley, City of South Bend. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News, which were found to be sufficient. No remonstrators appeared and no written remonstrances having been filed, upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Assessment Roll showing no net damages and no net benefits was approved as adopted and said resolution is in all things ratified and,confirmed and said proceedings closed. PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3410 This being the date set, hearing was held on the Assessment Roll for Vacation Resolution No. 3410, 1975, for the vacation of the east -west alley between Marion Street and Madison Street, running east from the first north -south alley east of Michigan Street to the vacated St. Joseph Street, -City of South Bend. 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. John Obenchain, Attorney for the petitioners, the Milton Home, was present. Mr. Obenchain said, as a point of clarification, that this entire alley was taken from Lot 132 and the property when vacated should revert to that lot. The Board took note of this information for the record. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the Assessment Roll showing no net damages and no net benefits as adopted, and said resolution is in all things ratified and confirmed and said proceedings closed. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 10 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 10, 1975 WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has found it necessary in the best interests of the public safety and welfare to construct street improvements on Jefferson Street between Hill Street and Logan Street, and WHEREAS, the improvements to the aforesaid street are compatible with the Urban Area Transportation Study, and WHEREAS, the costs for these improvements are to be pro -rated between Federal Aid Urban Funds and the Cumulative Capital Improvement Funds, and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has the authority to make such improvements as provided by the Acts of the General Assembly (I.C. 18-1-16-15 and others). REGULAR MEETING APRIL 14. 1975 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works orders the Department of Public Works'to prepare the plans, specifications, and cost estimates, secure the necessary right-of-way, easements, permits and appropriations, and to seek bids for and construct the improvements on Jefferson Street, between Hill and Logan Streets. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/ James V. Barcome s/ James R. Seitz ATTEST: s/ Patricia DeClercq Dated this 14th day of April, 1975 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 11 - STREET IMPROVEMENTS RESOLUTION NO. 11,`1975 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the following resolution was �} adopted: W WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has found it necessary in the best interests of the public safety and welfare to construct certain street improvements on LaSalle Street from Niles to Hill Streets, and WHEREAS, the improvements'to the aforesaid street are compatible with the Urban Area Transportation Study, and WHEREAS, the costs for 'these improvements are to be pro -rated between Federal Aid Urban Funds and the Cumulative Capital Improvement Funds, and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has the authority to make such improvements as provided by theActs of the General Assembly (I.C. 18-1-61-5 and others). THEREFORE,, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works orders the Department of Public Works to prepare the plans, specifications and cost estimates, secure the necessary right-of-way, easements, permits and appropriations, and to seek bids for and construct the improvements on LaSalle Street from Niles to Hill Streets. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/ James V. Barcome s/ James R. Seitz ATTEST: s/ Patricia DeClercq, Clerk Dated this 14th day of April, 1975. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 12 - STREET IMPROVEMENTS Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the following resolution was adopted: 3, REGULAR MEETING APRIL 14, 1975 RESOLUTION NO. 12, 1975 WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has found it necessary in the best interests of the public safety and welfare to construct certain street improvements on Monroe Street from Lafayette to Taylor Street, and WHEREAS, the improvements to the aforesaid street are compatible with the Urban Area Transportation Study, and WHEREAS, the costs for these improvements are to be pro -rated between Federal Aid Urban Funds and the Cumulative Capital Improvement Funds, and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has the authority to make such improvements as provided by the Acts of the General Assembly (I.C. 18-1-61-15 and others). THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works orders the Department of Public Works topreparethe plans, specifications, and cost estimates, secure the necessary right-of-way, easements, permits and appropriations, and to seek bids for and construct the improvements on Monroe Street from Lafayette to Taylor Street. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/ James V. Barcome s/ James R. Seitz ATTEST: s/ Patricia DeClercq, Clerk Dated this 14th day of April, 1975. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 13, 1975 ADOPTED Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 13, 1975 WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has found it necessary in the best interests of the public safety and welfare to construct certain street improvements at the intersection of Sample and Sheridan Streets, and WHEREAS, the improvements to the aforesaid street are compatible with the Urban Area Transportation Study, and WHEREAS, the costs for these improvements are to be pro -rated between Federal Aid Urban Funds and the Cumulative Capital Improvement Funds, and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has the authority to make such improvements as provided by the Acts of the General Assembly (I.C. 18-1-6-15 and others). THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of -Public Works orders the Department of Public Works to prepare the plans, specifications and cost estimates, secure the necessary right-of-way, easements, permits, and appropriations, and to seek bids for and construct the improvements at the intersection of Sample and Sheridan Streets. BOARD OF'PUBLIC WORKS s/ James V. Barcome s/ James R. Seitz ATTEST: s/ Patricia DeClercq, Clerk Fil 1 1 Dated this 14th day of April, 1975. REGULAR MEETING APRIL 14, 1975 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 14 .,1975 -.STREET IMPROVEMENTS Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 14, 1975 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION NO.'14," 1975 WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has found it necessary in the best interests of the public safety and welfare to construct certain street improvements on Miami Street from,Indiana to Ewing Avenue, and WHEREAS, the improvements to the aforesaid street are compatible with the Urban Area Transportation Study, and WHEREAS, the costs for these improvements are to be pro -rated Cp between Federal Aid Urban Funds and the Cumulative Capital Q� Improvement Funds, and Cz7 WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has the authority to make such W improvements as provided by the Acts of the General Assembly (I.C. 18-1-6-15 and others). THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works orders the Department of Public Works to prepare the plans, specifications and cost estimates, secure the necessary right-of-way, easements, permits and appropriations, and to seek bids for and construct the improvements on Miami Street from Indiana to Ewing Avenue. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/ James V. Barcome s/ James R. Seitz ATTEST: s/ Patricia DeClercq, Clerk Dated this 14th day of April, 1975 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO 15, 1975. - STREET IMPROVEMENTS Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the following resolution was ` adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 15, 1975 WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has found it necessary in the best interests of the public safety and welfare to construct certain street improvements on William Street from LaSalle Street to Jefferson Boulevard, and WHEREAS, the improvements to the aforesaid street are compatible with the Urban Area Transportation Study, and WHEREAS, the costs for these improvements are to be pro -rated between Federal Aid Urban Funds and the Cumulative Capital Improvement Funds, and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has the authority to make such improvements as provided by the Acts of the General Assembly (I.C. 18-1-6-15 and others), REGULAR MEETING APRIL 14, 1975 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of.Public Works orders the Department of Public Works to.prepare the plans, specifications and cost estimates, secure the necessary right-of-way, easements, permits and appropriations, and to seek bids for and construct the.improvements on William Street from LaSalle Street to Jefferson Boulevard. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/ James V. Barcome s/, James.R. Seitz ATTEST: s/ Patricia DeClercq, Clerk Dated this 14th day of April, 1975. APPLICATION APPROVED - RIVER BEND PLAZA The Board received an application for a display by the South Bend Police Department Crime Prevention Unit on Law Enforcement Day May 1, 1975. The application was favorably recommended by Louis Wilcox, Director. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the applicatioir was approved. LETTER FROM MRS. JANE SWAN RE: PARKING METER SIGNS The Board received a letter from Mrs. Jane Swan complaining that she put four dimes in a parking meter where the sign indicated the meters were two hour meters and then found that the meter was only a one hour meter. Mrs. Swan said she lost four dimes in the meter and a 100 stamp to call this matter to the Board's attention and she asked that she be reimbursed. A collection was taken to provide Mrs. Swan with the 50(,% refund. The matter of checking the signs indicating parking meter limits was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for investigation. REQUEST FOR PORTABLE OFFICE AT 743 WESTERN AVENUE APPROVED Mr. Doyle B. Rodeman, owner of Fashion Cleaners, who leases a building at 743 Western Avenue which is owned by the City, requested permission to use a mobile office at that location while the buiding, which was damaged by fire, is repaired or rebuilt. Forrest West, Building Commissioner, reviewed the request and recommended it favorably. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the recommendatLon'to allow the portable office. PETITION TO VACATE ALLEY FILED - FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES The Board received a petition from the Fraternal Order of Eagles to vacate the east -west alley south.of Madison Street between Lots 171 and 172 in the Original Plat of South Bend, running from Michigan Street west to the first north -south alley. The petition was signed by eight officers of the Eagles Lodge and the purpose of the petition is to close the alley to traffic and put an entrance into their building from the side. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the petition was filed and referred to the Division of Engineering for preliminary review, a utility check and a recommendation. REQUEST FOR STREET SERVICES Clarence L. Hardin requested permission from the Board to hold Street Services in a vacant lot at the corner of Washington and Walnut Streets on Wednesdays from 2 to 3 p.m. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the request was referred to the Legal Department and to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for review and recommendation. 1 1 91 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 14, 1975 REQUEST TO CHECK FOR VIOLATIONS' A request was received to check the following locations for possible violations. The Sheraton Motor Inn, 423 N. Michigan Street is displaying a portable sign with a lighted arrow on the right-of-way in front of their Inn. A portable news vending stand has been placed on the sidewalk in front of Azar's Restaurant on River Bend Plaza. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the locations were referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for review and recommendation. REQUEST TO USE FIRE STATIONS FOR VOTING PURPOSES APPROVED A request from W.-Joseph Doran, St. Joseph County Clerk, to use Fire Stations 2, 3, 5, 6,7, 9 and 10 for voting purposes on Primary Election Day May 6, 1975 was received. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the request was approved. APPOINTMENT OF APPRAISERS FOR CITY -OWNED PROPERTY A resolution authorizing the sale of city -owned property located at t� 1711 Longley Avenue and 217 East Ohio Street was adopted by the Board on February 17, 1975 and submitted to the Common Council. Thirty days has elapsed since the resolution was sent to the Council and they have not asked that any of the parcels be retained: Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board directed that two appraisers be appointed. REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR SNORKEL REPAIR APPROVED The Board received a request from Chief Jack R. Bland that the Board advertise for bids for the repair of the snorkel damaged in a recent accident. Bids are to be sought'on four options. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request and directed that the Clerk advertise for bids on April 18 and 25 with bids to be received on April 28, 1975. RECOMMENDATION TO CHANGE PLANS FOR CURBSIDE DEPOSITORY APPROVED 1 The Board received a recommendation from the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting that the requested change in'the plans of the Tower Federal Savings and Loan Association for a curbside depository on West Washington Street had been reviewed and approval was recommended. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the change in plans for the curbside depository on Washington Street in front of the Tower Building was approved. SIGNING OF TITLE SHEET - KENSINGTON FARMS SECTION 4. PARK 2A The Title Sheet approving plans for Kensington Farms Section 4, Part 2A was submitted to the Board. David Wells explained that this area is going to be developed and the title sheet covered street plans for York Road. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the title sheet approving the plans was approved. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT FILED The Street Light Outage Report for the period of April 1 through 7 was received and ordered filed. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion made, seconded and carried the ATTE T: IJC:�c. CLERK