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Home My WebLink About10/16/72 Board of Public Works MinutesOctober 16, 1972 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at 9:30 A.M., on Monday, October 16, 1972. All members were present. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. FIRE DEPARTMENT Chief Bland was present and matters pertaining to his department were discussed. Chief Bland presented a letter from the Legal Department wherein he was informed that pursuant to Burns #48-6936 property owned by the city which is no longer needed or is unfit for its intended ; purpose, if the value of the property is less than $500.00 it may be sold at a public or private sale or exchanged or transferred without advertising, but subject to written authorization by the executive authority of the Municipality._ It is now determined that the Board of Public Works and safety of the City of South Bend is the Executive Authority, therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA That a 1968 Chevrolet Be] Air Sedan, Serial Numberl54698F169418 , and owned by the city through its Fire Department is of a value less than $500.00, to -wit; $75.00 and may be disposed of by private sale without advertising. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the above resolution was adopted. POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Seals appeardd before the Board and matters pertaining to his department were discussed. APPLICATIONS Applications for the Police Department were filed with the Board and upon motion made, seconded and carried referred to the Per- sonnel Department, for the following: .David Wayne HollowayJames Duane Parcell SPECIAL POLICE BOND CONTINUATION - ROBERT GAMMAGE A Special Police Bond Continuation certifiecate was approved and ordered filed for Robert Gammage. PROMOTIONS WITHIN DEPARTMENT Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the recommenda- tion of the Chief was accepted and the following officers were pro- moted to Corporal upon completing five years of satisfactory service in the department: Effective October 16, 1972: Effective October 21,1972: effective November 1, 1972: STATISTICAL REPORT FILED Dean Tinkel Vinson Smith Frank Mattei Thomas Kellogg Billy Dee Wells John Brassell Thomas Gargis John Forslund Jimmy Emmons The Police Department Statistical Report for the month of September, 1972 was accepted and ordered filed by the Board. CHANGE IN HOLIDAY DATE Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board repealed its action of October 109 1972 and directed that the Veterans' Day Holiday for city purposes will be held on Friday, November 10, 1972. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, Chief Seals was granted per- mission to attend a Law Enforcement Class in San Jose, California, October 23-27, 1972. 10/16/72 1 BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB STANDARDS DIVISION Mr, Isaiah Steed, Sub -Standard Director, appeared before the Board and the following matters pertaining to his department were discussed.: 227 North O'Brien Street Charles W. Hahn having presented a quit -claim deed to the city for the property at 227 North O'Brien Street, the Board upon motion made, seconded and carried, authorized Mr. Steed to seek bids for the demolition of the structure. 1910 Linden Avenue Mr. Steed informed the Board that he had a quit- claim deed for the property at 1910 Linden Avenue, and upon motion made, seconded and carried, Mr. Steed was authorized to seek bids for the demolition of the structure. 410 East Pennsylvania Avenue Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the owner of the property, Preston Gray, is to be requested to appear before the Board to show cause why the structure at 410 East Penn- sylvania Avenue should -not be demolished. 202 Pennsylvania Avenue No receipt having been received to indicate receiving the registered letter sent, this matter was continued one week. 1020 Fuerbringer Street Mr. Glen Odom was directed to appear before the Board to indicate whether or not he was interested in bringing the structure at 1020 Fuebringer Street up to standard. In the absence of Mr. Odom, the Board, upon motion made, seconded and carried, directed Mr. Steed to seek bids for the demolition of the structure. 2507 Linden Avenue Upon motion made, seconded and carried, Mr. Steed was authorized to seek -bids for the demolition of the structure at 2507 Linden Avenue. 2221 Smith Street The matter of the sub standard condition of the structure at 2221 Smith Street was continued until a receipt is received for the registered letter sent. 816 Frances Street Upon motion made, seconded and carried, Mr. Steed was authorized to seek bids for the demolition of the structure at 816 Frances Street.- 514 Kalorama Street Mr. Steed presented a letter from Charles Crutchfield informing him that the house at 514 Kalorama Street could be demolished. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board authorized Mr. Steed to seek bids for the demolition of the structure at 514 Kalorama Street. 2108 Linden Avenue Clementine Klota, 519 South Carlisle Street, appeared before the Board and requested a continuance of thirty days in which to bring the house up to standard. Upon motion, made, seconded and carried, the request was granted. 514 South Walnut This being the date set for receiving bids for the demolition of the structure at 514 South Walnut Street, the following bids were opened and read, upon determining that the non -collusion affidavits were in proper order: O'Neal Trucking Co. Michiana Builders $1,500.00 250.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the award was made to Michiana Builders on its low bid of $250.00. 10/16/72 702 Marietta StreeT This being the date set for receiving bids for the demolition of the structure at 702 Marietta Street, the following bids were opened and read: B & J Demolition $800,00 O'Neal Trucking Company 749.00 Michiana Builders 650.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried the award was made to Michiana Builders on its low bid of $650.00. 1109 South Fellows This being the date §et for receiving bids for the demolition of the structure at 1109 South Fellows Street, the following bids were opened and read: B & J Demolition $435.00 Michiana Builders° 725.00 O'Neal Trucking 500.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the award was made to B J Demolition on its low bid of $435.00. 1012 South Fellows Street This being the date set for receiving bids for the demolition of the structure at 1012 South Fellows Street, the following bids were ppend and read, after determining that the non - collusion affidavits were in proper order: O'Neal Trucking Company $550.00 Michiana Builders 525.00 B & J Demolition 460.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the award was made to B & J Demolition on its low bid of $460.00.' 1216 Whiteman Court This being the date set for receiving bids for the demolition of the structure at 1216 Whiteman Court, the following bids were,opened and read: Michiana Builders $475.00 O'Neal Trucking 395.60 B & J Demolition 250.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the award was made to B & J Demolition on its low bid of $250.00 110-112 South Taylor Tois being the date set for receiving -bids for the demolition of the structure at 11.0-112 South Taylor Street, the following bids were opened and read: O'Neal Trucking Company $250.00 Michiana Builders 200.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the award was made to Michiana Builders: on its low bid of $200.00. 1528 Kendall Street This being the date set for receiving bids for the demolition of the structure at 1528.Kendall Street, the following bids were opened and read: O'Neal Trucking $500.00 Michiana Builders 500.00 B & J Demolition 565.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried the award was made to O'Neal Trucking Company, on its bid of$500.00. 10/16/72 428 North Main Street This being the date set for receiving bids for the demolition of the accessory building at 428North Main Street, the following bids were ;opened and read: O'Neal Trucking $600.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the bid of the O'Neal Trucking Company was awarded. 202 Calvert Street Upon motion made, seconded and carried the matter of the sub standard condition of the structure at 202 East Calvert Street was continued indefinitely, with Mr. Steed to make a progress report on the rehabilitation of the structure in thirty days. 539 Euclid This being the date set for receiving bids for the demolition of the structure at 539 Euclid Avenue the following bids were opened and read: Michiana Builders $550.00 B & J Demolition $500.00 O'Neal Trucking 595.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the award was made to B & J U Demolition on its low bid of $500.00. V 317-319 Laurel Street This being the date set for receiving bids for the demolition of the structure at 317-319 Laurel Street, the follow- ing bids were opened and read: O'Neal Trucking Company $995.00 B & J Demolition 1,235.00 Michiana Builders 1,090.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the award was made to O'Neal Trucking Company on its low bid of $995.00. HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3368,1972 This being the date set for hoeing a hearing on the assessment roll of Vacation Resolution No. 3368, 1972, hearing is noW held for the vacation of St. Peter Street from the South right of way line of Cedar Street running South 410' to the North right of way line of Madison Street. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on September 29, October 6 and October 13, 1972 and same were found to be sufficient. No remonstrators appeared and no written remonstrances having been received, upon motion made, seconded and carried, the,Assessment Roll showing no net damages and no net benefits was approved as adopted and said Resolution in all things ratified and confirmed and said proceedings closed. A.C.T.I.O.N. IN -KIND VOUCHERS PRESENTED In -kind vouchers for rent for Fire Stations #10, #7 and #8 were received by the Board and ordered filed. LETTER FROM STANLEY PRZYBYLINSKI RE: OBSOLETE UNITS A letter was received from Stanley Przybylinski, Manager of the •Municipal Services facility as follows: 10/16/72 October 13, 1972 Mr. William Richardson City Engineer, South Bend, Indiana Dear Mr. Richardson: The below listed units are hereby declared scrap and should be dispositioned as soon as possible, i.e.: One (1) Truck International 1961 1 ton pick up S/N C1200-SB 204787B This truck has been cannibalized to such an extene that only a rusty and damaged skeleton exists. One (1) Steam Cleaner Unit (Malsbury) consists of: Heating Coils Assembly, and solution tank includes in i H.P. 230V motor which can be removed and perhaps used in our garage. These units are all mounted on a single pedestal. One (1) Floor Sweeper (Advance) Model R 636 G S/N 91150. Repair parts are not procurable.. For your information there is a possibility of disposing this unit for about $200.00 to Armands Searchlight Service for their use in calvaging parts to repair the one that they have in their possession. Please advise what course of action that I should take to remove the above units from our premises due to the need of "space." Sincerely, Stanley M. Przybylinski Mgr. MSF Pursuant to Burns Ind. Stat. #48-6936 property owned by the city which is no longer needed or is unfit for its intended purpose, if the value is less than $500.00 may be sold at a public or private sale without advertising, but subject to written authorization by the Executive Authority of the Municipality. It is now determined that the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of South Bend is the Executive Authority, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, That the following equipment is not needed by the City of South Bend, and the value of the property is less than $500.00 and may be disposed of by private sale without advertising: One (1) truck International 1961 1 ton pick up SN 204787E One (1) Steam Cleaner Unit (Malsbury) One (1) Floor Sweeper ( Advance), Model R 636 G SN 91150 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the above resolution was adopted. CHANGE ORDER - CLEVELAND ROAD SEWER EXTENSION Upon motion made, seconded and carried, Change Order No. 1 for the Howell Construction Company was approved in the amount of $5,535.00. This is for the purpose of tunnelling under Portage Avenue instead of an open cut. 1 1 1 10/16/72 STREET AND SEWER PLANS APPROVED FOR GARDEN QUARTER SECTION A. Upon motion made, seconded and carried the-street,'storm sewer and sanitary sewer plans for Garden Quarter, Section A, were approved by the Board. STREET LIGHT INSTALLATIONS Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the following street light installations were approved on the recommendation of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting: Kessler Boulevard 1700-1800-1900 blocks Install 2 7,0001. Traditionaire Lights 7 7,0001- Traditionaire Lights Remove 7 1,0001- Boulevard lights North Olive 2100 block Install 1 7,000L Light r-.� College Street 1790-1800-1900 Install 16 7,0001- Traditionaire Lights 3 7,000L Traditionaire Lights Remove' 14 1,000L Boulevard lights North Wilber 1700-1800 blocks 1 7,000L new light in area to test it BIDS AWARDED - MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the following awards were made with regard to the renovating of Morris Civic Auditorium: Ideal Consolidated - Electrical Renovations $13,985.00 Aulm Construction Company Roof Repair and Ventilation $ 9,816.00 CONTINUATION CERTIFICATE - FRED W. SPROMBERG P A continuation certificate was approved and ordered filed for Fred W. Spromberg. CONTRACTOR'S BOND MARATHON OIL COMPANY Upon motion made, seconded and carried a Contractor's Bond was approved and ordered filed for Marathon Oil Company. EXCAVATION BOND - COWLES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY An Excavation Bond was approved and ordered filed for Cowles Const, Co. Street Light Outage Reports were filed for10/3/72 to 10/12/72 There being no further business to come efore the Board the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 A.M. Charles A. Sw ney, Jr. If —I Jamey V. rcome, , ATTEST William J. chardson Clerk