Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/10/72 Board of Public Works Minutes3 October 10, 1972 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at 9:30 A.M. on Tuesday, October 10, 1972. All members were present. Minutes of the Last meeting were read and approved. DESIGNATE VETERAN'S DAY Mr. Sweeney stated that the City of South Bend for holiday purposes will designate November llth as Veteran's Day. Since it falls on Saturday, that will cause Monday, November 13th to be a holiday. BIDS FOR RENOVATION TO MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM This being the date set for receiving bids for the renovation of the Morris Civic Auditorium, the following bids were opened and read: South Side Electric Company 902 West Indiana Avenue South Bend, Indiana Non -collusion affidavit was found to be in proper order and a bid bond in an amount of 5% of the bid accompanied bid. Total bid $14,300.00 Ideal Consolidated, Inc., 806 West Samp;le Street South Bend, Indiana Non -collusion affidavit -was found to be in proper order and a bid bond in an amount of 5% of the bid accompanied bid. Total bid $13,985.00 Aulm Construction Company 1320 Franklin Street South Bend, Indiana Non -collusion affidavit was found to be in proper order and a bid bond in an amount of 5% of the bid accompanied bid. Total bid $9,816.00 Christmas Company 850 Fellows Street South Bend, Indiana Non -collusion affidavit was found to be in proper order and a bid bond of 5% of the bid accompanied the bid. Total bid $9,990.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the bids were referred to the consulting Engineer for tabulation and report as soon as possible. The Engineer declared that the bids were within the estimate. FIRE DEPARTMENT Chief Bland was present and matters pertaining to his department were discussed. SICK LEAVE OVER THIRTY DAYS - DALE T. FORTIN Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board accepted the re- commendation of Chief Bland and granted Dale T. Fortin an extended sick leave to November 1, 1972. J 10/10/72 RETIREMENT - LIEUTENANT DONALD V. HOWELL. The following letter was presented by the Chifif: October 10, 1972 Board of Public Works and Safety 13th floor, County City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 Re: Firefighter Donald V. Howell Honorable Members of the Board: Attached hereto please find the Application and Declaration for retirement of the above named firefighter, who wishes to make his retirement effective October 5, 1972. Appointed August 1, 1952, Firefighter Howell has completed twenty (20) years of service on the South Bend Fire Department. His birth ® date is August 23, 1929. I recommend that his retirement be granted, which I trust will meet with your approval. U Respectfully yours, SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT s/ Jack R. Bland, Fire Chief JRB/ss Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board accepted the recommendation of the Chief and approved the retirement of Firefighter Howell with regret. The Board instructed the Clerk to write to Mr. Howell expressing their appreciation for his years of service to the community. POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Seals was present and the following matters pertaining to his department were discussed. TRANSFER OF FUNDS IN THE BUDGET A letter was received from Chief Seals wherein he requested the transfer of $1,500.00 from P-12 Services Personal to P-262 Medical, Surgical and Dental within his budget. Upon motion made, seconded and carried this was referred to the Legal Department for the preparation of an ordinance. SERGEANT GERALD J.- KNEPPER TO SEMINAR The following letter was received from the Chief: October 6, 1972 Board of Public Works and Safety County City Building South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: Approval is respectfully requested to allow Sergeant Gerald J. Knepper, head of the Data Processing Division, to attend a seminar on File Management Techniques sponsored by Century Products Users, and to be held October 15-17 in Atlanta, Georgia. 10/10/72 The purpose of this meeting serves the matter of keeping abreast in various areas of concern applicable to our Computor Program and is funded within the program grant for the computerization so involved. Respectfully, s/ Robert Seals Chief of Police RWS/mm Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board granted the request to send Sergeant Knepper to the Seminar. REQUEST TO SENT CAPTAIN ALBERT POELVOORDE TO DRUGS SEMINAR The Chief presented the following letter: October 5, 1972 Board of Public Works and Safety County City Building South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: Approval is respectfully requested to allow Captain Albert Poelvoorde, commander of the Vice -Narcotics -Intelligence Comples to attend a Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Siminar sponsored by the Hooks Drugs; Inc., and to be held on Thursday, October 26, 1972, at 1:00 p.m. in Indianapolis, Indiana. This seminar, attended in the past, has proved of great value in our labors in the area of drug abuse, and this particular activity will result in the receipt by this department of some valuable narcotic identification aids. There is no cost except that of travel to be sustained by this department and travel funds, of course, are included in this area of our budget. - Respectfully yours, s/ Robert W. Seals Chief of Police RWS:mm Upon motion made, seconded and carried the Board granted the request to send Captain Poelvoorde to the seminar. BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB STANDARDS DIVISION Mr. Isaiah Steed, Sub -Standards Director, was present and the following matters pertaining to his department were discussed: 717-721 East Wenger Street Mr. Steed recommended that this building be demolished, and upon motion made, seconded and carried he was authorized to seek bids for the demolition. 625 North Walnut Street Mr. Marvin Groves, 1223 West Thomas Street, South Bend, Indiana, appeared before the Board as requested to show cause why the structure at 625 North Walnut Street should not be demolished. Mr. Groves informed the Board that there were people living in the house which was badly in need of.repair, and they had not paid rent in some time. He wants to fix the house up, but will not do so as long as the people are in the house. They are supposed to be relocated. The matter was continued for two weeks, and the Clerk was instructed to write to the relocation department of the Redevelopment Commission requesting them to expedite the matter. 1 10/10/72 516 Euclid Avenue Willie Mae Williams appeared before the Board as requested and stated she wished the house taken down. Upon motion, made, seconded and carried, Mr. Steed was authorized to seek bids for the demolition of the structure at 516 Euclid Avenue. 4020-Fuerbringer Street Mr. Glen Odom, 212 South Iowa Street, South Bend, Indiana, appeared before the Board as requested. He was informed that there were unpaid taxes on the property, and there were many repairs to be done. He asked for one week's continuance until he has time to consult a lawyer to look into the matter for him. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was continued for one week. 202 East Pennsylvania This matter was continued because there was no indication a certified letter has been -received. 2422 West Linden Robert McPhee, 2169 Parkview Place, South Bend, Indiana appeared before the Board as requested and requested a continuance of two weeks until he has a chance to consult with his attorney. Upon motion made, seconded and carried the request was e� granted. Q 530 South Fellows Mr. Steed informed the Board that this structure La is being rehabilitated. U 1122 East Bissell Upon Mr. Steed's recommendation this matter was continued. 1205 Dunham Street Upon Mr. Steed's recommendation this matter was continued one week. _. 2507 Linden Avenue Upon motion made, seconded and carried, Mr. Steed was authorized to advertise for bids for the demolition of the structure at 2507 Linden Avenue. 2221 Smith Street Mr. Steed informed the Board that no receipt had been received indicating the registered letter informing them to appear before the Board, thereupon the matter was continued. 126 Keasey Street This being the date set for receiving bids for the demolition of the structure at 126 Keasey Street, the following bids were opened and read: B & J Demolitiion Company $535.00 O'Neal Trucking Company 500.00 Non Collusion affidavits were found to be in proper order. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the award was -made to the O"Neal Trucking Company on its low bid of $500.00. VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3369,1972 - PORTION OF ROSE AND CUSHING STREETS Area Plan Commission having filed with the Board it's favorable recommendation for the vacation of certain alleys and a portion of Rose Street and Cushing Street, the following Resolution is now adopted: VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3369,1972 RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, That it is desirable to vacate the following: Certain alleys and a portion of Rose Street and Cushing Street. AS FOLLOWS: 39A Legal Description of property involved in Vacation Resolution No. 3369,1972. Cushing Street from the South line of the first alley North of Rose Street, South 323 feet to the South line of said Plat. Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot 228 of North West Third Plat; thence South 323 feet to a point 7 feet south of the Southwest corner of Lot 225; thence West 60 feet to a point 7 feet South of the South- west corner of Lot 224; thence North 323 feet to the Northeast corner of Lot 229; thence East 60 feet to the place of beginning. Rose Street lying between lots 224 and 229 Northwest Third Plat Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 119; thence West 240 feet to the Southwest corner of said lot; thence South 60 feet to the Northwest corner of Lot 224; thence East 224; thence East 240 feet to the Northeast corner of said lot; thence North 60 feet to the place of beginning. The 7 foot alley lying immediately South of Lot 224 North West Third Plat Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 224; thence West 240 feet; thence South 7 feet; thence East 240 feet; thence North 7 feet to the place of beginning. The North and South Alley lying between Lots 229 and 230 North West Third Plat Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot 229; thence North 128 feet to the Northwest corner of said Lot; thence West 14 feet to the North- east corner of said lot 230; thence South 128 feet to the Southeast corner of Lot 230; thence East 14 feet to the place of beginning. 10/10/72 Reserving the rights and easements of all Utilities and the Municipa. 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: Lots 224, 225, 2289 229, 230 and 235 as shown on the recorded Third Plat of the Northwest Addition to the City of South Bend. Notice of this resolution shall be published on the lath day of October, 1972 and the 20th day of October, 1972 in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News. This Board, at it's office on the 23rd day of October, 1972 at 9:30 O'clock A.M., will hear and receive remonstrances from all persons interested in or affected by these proceedings. Adopted this loth day of October, 1972. BOARD OF PUCLIC WORKS AND SAFETY s/ Charles A. Sweeney, Jr. s/ James V. Barcome s/ William J. Richardson ATTEST: s/ Freda G. Noble, Clerk LETTER FROM COUNCILMAN KOPCZYNSKI - RE: DEBRIS.IN STREET A letter was received from Councilman Walter T. Kopczynski stating that frequently after an accident glass and metal debris is left in the Street. Upon motion made, seconded and carried this was referred to the Police and Street Departments. REQUEST FROM SOUTH BEND CABINET COMPANY TO CLOSE STREET A letter was received from the South Bend Cabinet Company, 915 Indiana Avenue, South Bend, requesting permission to close half of Indiana.Avenue between Kemble Avenue and Catalpa Street from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on October 27, 1972 for the purpose of having a Grand Opening of.the Store. Upon motion made, seconded and Carried, the matter was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for study and report. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES REPORT Mr. Bert Cichowicz, City Sealer, filed his report for the month of September, 1972. Mr. Cichowicz presented a letter requesting permission to attend the 17th annual Weights and Measures Technical School in Bloom- ington, Indiana October 18-20. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the request was granted. PARTIAL PAYMENT NO 13 - SOLLITT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Upon motion made, seconded and carried partial payment number 13 in the amount of $435,897.99 for Sollitt Construction Company for labor material and equipment used in the additions to the Waste- water Disposal Project was approved. Mi i� 10/10/72 STREET LIGHT INSTALLATIONS Upon motion made, seconded and carried the following recommendations of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting were approved: In the area bounded by Mishawaka, Ironwood, North Side and Greenlawn: Install 5 20,0001- lights 7 20,0001- lights 1 20,0001- lights 4 7,0001- lights 11 7,0001- lights Remove 7 6,0001- lights 4 6,0001- lights 4 4,0001- lights In the area of Riverside, Roosevelt and Sherman install 22 20,0001- lights 2 20,0001- lights 8 7,0001- lights 6 7,0001- lights Remove 8 4,0001- lights STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT Street light outage reports were received and ordered filed for a period from 9/29/72 to 10/5/72. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion made, seconded and carried, the mewing was adjourned at 10:20 A.M. „ z Charles A. SwAOhey, Jr. James V arcome William r Richardson ATTEST: i s /44& Clerk l'