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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/30/72 Board of Public Works MinutesOctober 30, 1972 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at 9:30 A.M., on Monday, October 30, 1972. All members were present. Minutes of the last meeting were.read and approved. FIRE DEPARTMENT Battalion Chief Wilson was present at the meeting. The following letter was received from Chief Bland: October 27, 1972 Board of Public Works and Safety 13th Floor County City Building South Bend, Indiana Re: Explosive / Incendiary School, Honorable Members of the Board: Attached hereto please find a letter from Battalion Chief William H. Wilson, Jr. requesting permission to send four of his inspectors to the above named school for three days. The cost will be $120.00 to the.Department, which we are prepared to cover. I approve of same and hereby submit his request to you for your approval. Thank you for your consideration. Very truly yours, SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT JRB/ss s/ Jack R. Bland, Fire Chief Attachment October 26, 1972 Jack R. Bland 701 West Sample Street South Bend, Indiana Re: Explosive/Incendiary School Dear Chief Bland: I would like to request permission for four (4) of our men from the Fire Prevention Bureau to attend the Explosive/Incediary Device School being held on November 8,9 and 10 at Camp Atterbury, Edinburg, Indiana. Registration fee will be $30.00. This will include lodging, breakfast and lunch. Transportation will be furnished by a municipally owned vehicle. The men I would like to attend this school are as follows: Lt. Robert Janowiak; Lt. Louis Burzynski; Lt. Louis Kovach and Lt. Richard Klemczewski. Respectfully yours, WHWjr/rlp. s/ William H. Wilson, Jr. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request and granted permission for the men to attend school. RETIREMENT OF TED CARLSON, SR., ASSISTANT CHIEF 1 1 1 10/30/72 October 30, 1972 Board of Public Works and Safety 13th Floor County City Building South Bend, Indiana Re: Retirement of Asst. Chief Ted W. Carlson, Sr. Honorable Members of the Board: Attached hereto please find the Application and Declaration of Retirement of the above named firefighter, who wishes to make his retirement effective November 1, 1972. Appointed 10/2/42, Asst. Chief Carlson has completed thirty (30) years of service on the South Bend Fire Department. His birth date is 9/29/07. I recommend that his retirement be granted, which I trust will meetwith your approval. Respectfully yours, SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT s/ Jack R. Bland, Fire Chief JRB/ss Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board accepted the retirement of Chief Carlson with regret, and in- structed the Clerk to write to Mr. Carlson commending him for his long years of dedicated service to the community. APPOINTMENTS TO FIRE DEPARTMENT The following letter was received by the Board but inadvertently left out of the minutes of October 16, 1972: October 13, 1972 Board of Public Works and Safety 13th floor, County City Building South Bend, Indiana Re: New appointments to the South Bend Fire Department Honorable Board Members: The following named men have met all mental and physical requirements of an applicant for the South Bend Fire Department: Thomas Lee Underly Luther Taylor 1230 North Brookfield 1111 Kinyon Street South Bend, Indiana South Bend, Indiana James T. Brien Michael Bella 1135 Portage Avenue 834 S. Gladstone South Bend, Indiana South Bend, Indiana Federico Rodrigues, Jr. Lawrence E. Dygulski 910 Vassar 510 White Oak Drive South Bend, Indiana South Bend, Indiana John Kenneth Dembinski Maurice Stoefflen 444 DoWee Street 762 Sylvan Cape South Bend, Indiana South Bend, Indiana Bert Ronald Prawat Michael B. Kalka 5049 W. Ford Street 426 South Sheridan South Bend, Indiana South Bend, Indiana Terrence A. Niemier 502 N. Studebaker Street South Bend, Indiana 10,130/72 Each of these men has been interviewed and approved by the Trustees of the South Bend Fire Department Pension Board, the Fire Chief and the Mayor. Therefore, I recommend that the above named eleven men be appointed to the Department. if they are approved by you, I would like for them to begin work on Monday, October 16, 1972. Upon their appointment, each man will be on probation for a period of six months. At the end of the sixth month, the officer in charge of each man will submit a report to this offi,ce making the necessary remarks reference the progress each man has made. Based on this report, a decision will be made to promote them to a firefighter status. Thank you for your consideration. Very truly yours, SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT S/ Jack R. Bland, Fire Chief JRB/ss Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of the Chief and appointed the above named men to the South Bend Fire Department subject to their six month probationery period. POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Seals was present and matters pertaining to his department were discussed. The following letter was presented by the Chief: APPOINTMENT TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT October 27, 1972 Board of Public Works and Safety County City Building South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: We respectfully request your approval of the appointment to the South Bend Police Department of Richard W. Badics and Timothy Lee Decker pending approval by the Police Pension Board. Sincerely, RWS/mm s/ Robert W. Seals, Chief of Police Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the appointment of Richard W. Badics and Timothy Lee Decker to the South Bend Police Department. SGT. GERALD KNEPPER TO ATTEND MEETING IN HOUSTON Chief Seals requested that Gergeant Gerald Knepper be permitted to go to Houston the week of October 31 to meet with Mr. Joe Larimore to finalize the operation procedural book for our regional system . Upon motion made, seconded and carried the request was granted and Sergeant Knepper was granted permission to go to Houston. SPECIAL POLICE BOND - ROBERT REID Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the special police bond con- tinuation certificate was approved and ordered filed for Robert Reid. REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS The Chief requested that the Clerk advertise for bids for a radio Communications Systems for the Police Department, and upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Clerk was directed to advertise for bids to be received up till November 13, 1972. IN 10/30/72 REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN R. HAWLEY TO POLICE DEPARTMENT Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of Chief Seals and reappointed John R. Hawley to the Police Department as of October 16, 1972. BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB STANDARDS DIVISION Mr. Isaiah Steed, Sub. -Standards Director, was present and matters per- taining to his department were discussed. 410 Pennsylvania Avenue MR. Preston Gray, 410 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, appeared before the Board as requested. Mr. Steed informed the Board that the structure -Dinned by Mr. Gray, and in -which he resides, was in sub -standard condition. Mr. Gray informed the Board that he was not working and did not have the money to make the necessary repairs. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the. Board instructed Mr. Gray to return to the Board meeting in one week and tell the Board that he has removed the fuel oil drums from his back porch; demolished the accessory building, which is in a state of col -lapse and clean up the junk that litters the yard. 1122 Bissell -Street Mr.. Rex Masterman of Homemaker'.s Finance Company V informed the Board that the Benjamins are in bankruptcy and that they are in the process of sending to Mr. Masterman an order of, abandonment of their interest in the matter. A sale of the property is pending till they get the abandonment order. The matter was con- tinued for one week and the Homemaker's Finance is to present some evidence of the sale of the property. 2221 Smith Street Upon motion made, seconded and carried, Mr. Steed was authorized to seek bids for the demolition of the structure at 2221 Smith Street. 202 Pennsylvania Upon motion made, seconded and.carried, Mr. Steed was authorized to seek bids for the demolition of the structure at 202 Pennsylvania. 105 Carlisle Street Mr. Steed was directed to .send a letter to the owners of the structure at 105 Carlisle Street directing them to appear before the Board to show cause why the building should not be demolished. BIDS AWARDED 227 North O'Brien This being the date set for receiving bids for the demolition of the structure at 227 North O'Brien Street, the following bids were opened and read: Non -collusion affidavits were in proper order. O'Neal Trucking Company $875.00 B & J Demolition 900.00 Michiana Builders 690.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the award was made to Michiana Builders on its low bid of $690.00 1910 Linden A venue This being the date:set for receiving bids for the demolition of the structure at 1910 Linden Avenue, the following bids were opened and read: Non -Collusion affidavits were in proper order. O'Neal Trucking Company $535.00 Michiana Builders 645.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the award was made to O'Neal Trucking Company on its low bid of $535.00. A 10/30/72 2507 Linden Avenue This being the date set for receiving bids for the demolition of the structure at 2507 Linden Avenue, the following bids were opened and read: Non -collusion affidavits were in proper order. O'Neal Trucking Company $999.00 B & J Demolition 550.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the award was made to the J & J Demolition company on its low bid of $550.00. The Redevelopment Commission made a progress report on the properties under its jurisdiction as follows: 735 N. Hill Street -This house is being rehabilitated. Matter is continued and house will be kept under surveillance. 721 N. Eddy Tenants are being relocated. Continue one week. 728 N. Hill Street This matter is continued for one week. 615 Howard Street People are being relocated. Continued one week. 742 North Frances. People are being relocated. House will be demolished. 726 N. Frances Street People are being relocated. Continued one week. 413 St. Vincent Street House has been rehabilitated. 628 Hill Street People to be relocated. Continued one week. 701 North Eddy Street Redevelopment Commission will seek bids to demolish property. 703 North Frances Redevelopment Commission will seek bids for demolishing property. 712 N. Hill Street These people are scheduled for a loan interview. Continued one week. VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3370 1972 - STREETS AND ALLEYS IN MERRY AVENUE PROJECT Area Plan Commission having filed with the Board it's favorable recomm- endation for the vacation of streets and alleys in the Merry Avenue Urban Renewal area, the following Resolution is now adopted: VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3370,1972 RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, That it is desirable to vacate the following: Streets and alleys in the Merry Avenue Urban Renewal Area Reserving the rights and easements of all Utilities, and the Municipal 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 re- leased by the individual Utilities. The following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected by such vacation: 10/30/72 Lots 1 to 35 inclusive of Arnold's 1st Addition .Lots 36 to 42 inclusive of Arnold's 1st Addition Notice of this Resolution shall be published on the 3rd day of November and on the lOth day of November, 1972, in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News. This Board, at its office, on the 13th day of November, 1972 at 9:30 A.M., will hear and receive remonstrances from all persons interested in or affected by these proceedings. Adopted this 30th day of October, 1972. s/ Charles A. Sweeney, Jr. ,s/ James V. Barcome s/ William J. Richardson ATTEST: Freda G. Noble, Clerk ASSESSMENT ROLL FILED VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3369,1972 - ROSE STREET William J. Richardson, City Engineer, files an assessment roll showing the award of damages and the assessment of benefits in Vacation Res- olution No. 3369,1072 for the vacation of certain alleys and a portion of Rose Street and Cushing Street. The following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected by such vacation: Lots 224,225,228, 229 and on the recorded Third Plat to the City of South Bend. Total net benefits Total net damages 230 and 235 as shown of the Northwest Addition $00.00 $00.00 Respectfully submitted this 30th day of October, 1972. William J. Richardson, P. E. City Civil Engineer Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board adopted said Assessment roll and set 9:30 A.M. November 20, 1972 Room 1308, County City Building, South Bend, Indiana, as the date and place for hearing all persons interested in or affected by such vacation. PETITION TO VACATE PORTION OF DEAN STREET - AREA PLAN RECOMMENDATION The area Plan Commission having filed a favorable report on the vac- ation of part of Dean Street, and the matter having been referred to the Engineer for study, now upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the vacation of Dean Street is referred to the Engineering Department for the preparation of a Vacation Resolution, subject to the sale of a piece of property near the West outlet of vacated Jennings Street, and the Clerk is directed to write to Mr. Harold Silberman of the Super Auto Salvage Company so informing him. LETTER TO COMMISSIONERS FROM COUNTY ENGINEER A letter to the County Commissioners, a copy of which was sent to the Board of Public Works and Safety, was read by the Board, wherein the County Engineer requests permission to barricade the intersection of Ewing Avenue and Carlisle Street to prevent access to the Peak School. Upon motion made, seconded and carried the closing of the intersection of Ewing Avenue and Carlisle Street is approved on a temporary basis. 10/30/72 NOTICE FROM ST. JOSEPH COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT A notice was received from the St. Joseph County Health Department complaining that roots from a neighbors yeard to into a property at 1905 Indiana Avenue and have uprooted the cement. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board referred the matter back to the Health Department as the Board has no jurisdiction over private property. NOTICE OF RESOLUTION REGARDING SALE OF PROPERTY RESOLUTION NO. 14, 10/30/72 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING VALUE FOR CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND ORDERING SALE THEREOF THEREAS, the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of South Bend has caused certain parcels of real estate not necessary to the public use -to be appraised by two licensed independent appraisers who are freeholders in the City of South Bend, Indiana; and WHEREAS, the Board has received such appraisals and now, pursuant to Chapter 30 A of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend, Indiana, desires to establish the valuation of said parcels for the purpose of sale; and Whereas, The Board now wishes to order said parcels offered for sale and provide for the giving of notice thereof, pursuant to Chapter 30A of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of South Bend, Indiana; 1. That the Board now establishes valuation for the hereinafter described parcels of real estate for the purpose of offering the sale of the same as follows: Description Valuation Lot 29, Sommers Addition to the City of South Bend, commonly known as 1134 East Cedar Street. $ 1,510.00 A parcel 31 feet east and west by 92.4 feet north and south, being a part of Lots No. 96 and 97, Commissioner's Sub - Division of Bank Out Lot No. 79, 2nd Plat of Out Lots in the City of South Bend, commonly known as 1230 West Colfax Avenue, 560.00 A parcel 37.5 wide north and south taken from the north side of Lot No. 11, Cedar Heights Addition to the City of South Bend, commonly known as 713 North Hill Street. 1,060.00 A parcel 36 feet in width east and west off of the width of the east part of Lot. No. 6 and vacated 8 feet of the street south and adjacent to Samuel C. Cottrell's 3td addition to the City of South Bend, commonly known as 611 Kalorama Street 710.00 10/30/72 Description Valuation North One-half of Lot No. 21,-Stull's 2nd Addition to the City of South Bend, commonly known as 1219 and 1221 South Lafayette Boulevard. $1,610.00 Lot L, Samuel Stull's 3rd Addition to the Clt:ty of South Bend, commonly (mown as 1144 South Main Street. 1,610.00 North one-half of Lot No. 20, Samuel Stull's 2nd Addition to the City of South Bend, commonly known as 1211 South Lafayette Boulevard. 1,610.00 Lot No. 7 and 5.2 feet off of the south side of Lot. No. 8 of Kinzie and Good's Sub -Division to the City of South Bend, commonly known as 1525 Ottawa Court. 760.00 Lot No. 1, Dubail and Keltner's Sub - Division of Lots No. 70 to 81 in Dubail's 4th Addition to the City of South Bend, commonly known as 1814 South St. Joseph Street. 560.00 Lot No. 7 in,Block No. 7, Wm. S. Vail's Addition to the City of South Bend, commonly known as 425 South William Street. 2,110.00 2. The Board shall prepare -an offering sheet for each parcel herein pursuant to ordinance and copies of the offering sheet shall be on file at the Board of Public Works and Safety and shall be made available to the public upon request. 3. The Board may offer for sale at private sale without notice, and for not less than the value established by the Board herein, any property valued by the Board at less than $1,000.00. 4. As to properties valued by the Board at $1,000.00 or more, the Board shall sell such property by published notice calling for sealed bids for case at not less than the offering price. 5. Published notice of the offering of said parcels for sale shall be given by publication on the 3rd day of November, 1972 and on the loth day of November, 1972, in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News, which notice shall contain the information as required by Chapter 20 A of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend. 6. Bids shall be opened by the Board at its public hearing on the 27th day of November, 1972, and bids may be received in the offices of the Board until 9:30 o"clock A.M. on the 27th day of November, 1972. Adopted this 30th day of October, 1972. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA s/ Charles A. Sweeney, Jr. ATTEST: s/ James V. Barcome s/ William J. Richardson s/ Freda G. Noble Clerk, Board of Public Works and Safety 10/30/72 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the above Resolution was adopted. COMPLAINT - MRS. JANET ALLEN Mrs. Janet Allen appeared before the Board to complain about the condition of the street at the bus stop on West Washington Street in the 100 block. She stated that trash containers which had been there had been removed. She was informed that trash containers would be replaced immediately. MEMO FROM BUREAU OF TRAFFIC & LIGHTING - CLOSING INDIANA AVENUE A memo was received from the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting wherein they recommend the approval of the request to.occupy one-half of Indiana Avenue between Kemble Avenue and Catalpa Street on October 27, 1972 from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. They had contacted the South Bend Cabinet Company and made arrangements to barricadd the street. A letter was -received from the South Bend Cabinet Company stating they had changed the date to November 10, 1972. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request to close a part of Indiana Avenue on November 10th, from 10:00 A.M. till noon. CONTRACTOR'S BOND - KEITH SLABAUGH D/B/A Astro Construction A Contractor's Bond was approved for Keith Slabaugh d/b/a Astro Construction Company to 10/23/73.. CONTINUATION CERTIFICATES APPROVED Continuation certificates were approved for Van Ootegham & Son, Inc., to 10/10/73 and Woodruff & Sons, Inc. to 11/2/73. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT Street Light Outage Reports were approved and ordered filed.for a period from 10/19/72 to 10/28/72. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 A.M. ATTEST: 1 1