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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/12/75 Board of Public Works Minutes135 REGULAR MEETING MAY 12, 1975 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m, on Monday, May 12, 1975 by Chairman Rollin E. Farrand with all members present. Deputy City Attorney Kathleen Cekanski was also present. Minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and approved. PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 2976, CREST MANOR SEWERS This being the date set, public hearing was held on the Assessment Roll for the Crest Manor Sewers, Sections 2,3, 4 and 5, authorized under Improvement Resolut-on No. 3403, 1974, adopted by said Board on the lst day of July, 1974. 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 asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak on the Assessment Poll. There was no one present to speak. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Assessment Roll was approved. PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3414, 1975 - ASSOCIATES BANCORP This being the date set, hearing was held on the Assessment Roll for Vacation Resolution No. 3414, 1975 for the vacation of the first -east -west alley south of Ruskin Street between Esther Street and Greenlawn Avenue from the west line of Lot 16 as shown on the recorded plat of G. W. Mikesell's First Addition to the City of South Bend, running thence west a distance of 341.45 feet, more or less, to the east line extended, of a 14 foot north -south alley which is the first north -south alley east of Esther Street. No remonstrators having appeared and no written remonstrances having been filed, the Assessment Poll showing $0.00 net damages and $0.00 net benefits was, upon motion made, seconded and carried, confirmed by the Board as adopted and said resolution is in -•all things ratified and confirmed and said proceedings closed. APPROVAL OF LEASE - SURFACE PARKING LOT A Lease with the Department of Redevelopment for the leasing of land in the Central Downtown Urban Renewal Project, IN R-66, disposition parcels 4-1; 4-32, 4-78 and 4-79; also, 4-31 to be used for surface parking at $10.00 per month was presented to the Board. The lease is a month -to -month lease, commencing on May 5, 1975. It was noted that the lease contained a signature line for James A. Roemer instead of James R. Seitz. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board amended the lease to change the-mame James A. Roemer to James R. Seitz and the lease was approved, as amended. LETTER RE: TAXI LICENSE DENIAL OF EARL G. HAUN The Board received a letter from P. Robert Rigney, Jr., Attorney for Earl G. Haun. PZr. Haun's application for a taxi license was denied and Mr. Rigney appeared before the Board on behalf of Mr. Haun on April 21, 1975. Mr. Rigney advised the Board at that time that he would furnish additional information in writing in regard to Mr. Haun's application and any misunderstanding which might have occurred. This letter submitted information to the Board for their consideration. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board referred the letter to Kathleen Cekanski, Deputy City Attorney, for her review and recommendation LETTER RE: PURCHASE OF OLD NO. FOUR FIRE STATION The Board received a letter from Bankers Dispatch Corporation of Chicago, Illinois expressing an interest in submitting a reasonable bid on the property at 1210 Thomas Street, the old No. Four Fire Station. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the letter was referred to the Department of Engineering for review and recommendation. 1 REGULAR MEETING MAY 12, 1975 REQUEST FOR�.:WEST SIDE MEMORIAL DAY VETERANS PARADE RECEIVED The Board received a request from the West Side Veterans Association to hold their annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, r?ay 26 at 9:00 a.m. The parade route submitted is the route used in other years and they furnished proof of indemnity insurance coverage. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the parade, subject to coordination by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department Traffic Detail. BONDS APPROVED Ray S. Andrysiak, Bureau of Engineering, recommended to the Board that the following bonds were properly executed and could be approved: Schumacher -Sons, Inc, to 5/2/76 J & H Home Improvements to 4/29/76 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the bonds were approved to the dates listed. C� CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE FILED Certificates of Insurance were received as follows: The Sollitt Construction Company submitted a new Certificate of Insurance, effective until May 2, 1976. Woodruff and Sons, Inc. submitted a Certificate of Insurance for the Airport Industrial Park, Phase III effective until April 1, 1976. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the certificates were ordered filed. SIGNING OF TITLE SHEET - MAYFLOWER FIFTH ADDITION The Board received the title sheet, approving the plans for street construction in Mayflower Fifth Addition, Summitt Drive and Hazelwood Lane. David Wells, Manager of the Bureau of Design and Administration, reported to the Board.that this is part of a continuing project in the Velleville area and construction will be in accordance with City standards. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the- Board signed the title sheet approving the plans. COMMUNITY GARDEN AGREEMENT Kathleen Cekanski, Deputy City Attorneyz_submitted to the.Board .,., a form to be signed by any individual who wishes to use a'city-owned lot for a garden. The form included a Hold Harmless Agreement indemnifying the City of South Bend and contained the following' conditions: 1. Maintain said lot for the sole purpose of gardening. 2. Do any necessary grading or excavation of topsoil or other materials at the sole cost of the undersigned. 3. For no reason whatsoever remove topsoil or other material from said lot. 4. Maintain said lot in accordance with City Ordinances regarding Refuse, Weeds, Noxious Growths, and pertinent State and County Laws. 5. Use any fumigants, insecticides, or other similar substances in accordance with City Ordinances. 6. Purchase any and all seeds, plants, or similar items at their own. expense. 7. Maintain said lot in a safe and orderly fashion so as not to impede pedestrian safety, and so as not of obstruct motorist vision. REGULAR MEETING MAY 12, 1975 8. On November 1, 1975 return use of said lot to the Civil City of South Bend in such a condition that it is cleared of all weed and plant matter. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the' agreement form for gardening on city -owned lots. LOTS APPROVED FOR COMUNITY GARDENS Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the following city -owned lots were approved for gardening purposes for Mr. Reynaldo Hernandez, representing residents of the Southeast Neighborhood: 606.S. Carroll, 613, 630, 702, 7.13, 724 and 809 S. Clinton, 621 and 701 S. Columbia, 524, 721 and 725 S. Fellows, 618, 622 and 722 S. Rush and 312, 316, 424 and 513 E. South Street. Approval was given subject to proper execution of the Community Garden Agreement for each lot. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:03 a.m. /R-6-11in E. Farran v es V. Barcome dies R. 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