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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/11/72 Board of Public Works Minutes94 December 11, 1972 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at 9:30 A.M., on Monday, December 11, 1972. All members were present. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The Board recognized Councilman Walter Kopczynski who was present with one of his constitutents, Mrs. Rita Gorski, 5217 Floral Place. Mrs. Gorski presented a petition containing twenty-two signatures asking for street lights on Floral Place. Mr. Richardson told Mrs. Gorski that the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting was presenting a recommendation for eighteen street lights at this meeting,and that street lights on Floral Place were a part of the presentation. GASOLINE BIDS A letter was received from Stanley Przybylinski, Manager of the Municipal Services Facility, recommending that the American Oil Company be awarded the bid for gasoline and Diesel Fuel for the City for 1973. However, upon motion made, seconded and carried the matter was continued for one week. AWARD OF BIDS ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY Bids were awarded as follows: 1144 South Main Street The Bid of Ranita, Inc., was accepted for a price of $2,500.00. Address is 2801 S. Michigan Street. 425 S. William The bid of G. Don Shaw,108 West Navarre Street, South Bend, Indiana, was accepted for $2,165.00 713 North Hill Street The Bid of Builders United, 1530 Kemble Avenue, South Bend, Indians was accepted for a price of $1,601.00. 424 9-4224 -South LaFayette Blvd. The bid received for the sale of the property at 1219-1221 S. La fayette Blvd., did not meet the bid requirements so there is no sale at this time. FIRE DEPARTMENT Chief Bland appeared before the Board and matters pertaining to his department were discussed. The following letter was presented: REQUEST TO USE FIRE FACILITIES December 8, 1972 Board of Public Works and Safety, 13th Floor, County City Building South Bend, Indiana RE: Rescue Film Honorable Board Members: Personnel of the South Bend Fire Department have worked closely with a group of professional rescue experts from Normal, Illiniois, that operate under the name of Emergency Squad Training Institute. Automobile extrication and rescue work has become very technical and sophisticated in recent years. The Emergency Squad Training Institute has asked if the South Bend Fire Department would like to participate in the making of a rescue film showing the use of various tools, appliances and other related equipment, which is used in this rescue activity. There would be no cost involved for the South Bend'Fire Department. 12/11/72 We would need the use of Central Fire Station for approximately four (4) hours on the day of December 22, 1972. I respectfully request your permission to allow members of this department and the Emergency Squad Training Institute to use our facilities and equipment in the production of these training aids. Respectfully yours, SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT s./ Jack R. Bland, Fire Chief Upon motion made, seconded and carried the Board approved the request to allow the Emergency Squad Training --Institute to use the facilities of the Central Fire Station in making their film. ANNUAL FIREMAN"S BALL The following letter was presented: December 8, 1.972 Board of Public Works and Safety U 13th Floor, County City Building L,> South Bend, Indiana Re: 1973 Annual Fireman's Ball Honorable Board Members: Attached hereto please find a copy of a letter which I received from the Co-chairmen of the 1973 Annual Fireman's Ball to be held on the 24th day of March, 1973. They have requested me to seek your permission to hold said event on the above date at the Athletic and Convocation Center on the Campus of the University of Notre Dame. Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully yours, SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT s/ Jack R. Bland, Fire Chief Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request for hold the Fireman's Ball on March 24, 1973. POLICE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL POLICE BOND - EDWARD CHARLES HERMANN A bond for a Special Police Commission for Edward Charles Hermann was received by the Board. Upon motion made, seconded and carried the bond was referred to the Legal Department for investigation and report. BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB STANDARD.DI.VISION Mr. Isaiah Steed, Sub -Standard Director, was present at the meeting and matters pertaining to his department were discussed. 2221 Smith Street Mr. Durwood Elliott, 1130 Cedar Street, appeared before the Board to state that he has a man working.on the house but does not have complete estimates of the cost of rehabilitation. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, this matter was continued for one week, and Mr. Durwood was told he need not return, but to let Mr. Steed know of the progress. 96 12/11/72 202 East Pennsylvania .This being the date set bids were received for the demolition of the structure at 202 East Pennsylvania Avenue. Non -collusion affidavits were in proper order. The following bids were opened and read: O'Neal Trucking Company $1,496,00 Machinery Supply 2,009:00 B & J Demolition 2f300.00 Michiana Builders 1,940:00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried the award was made to O'Neal Trucking on its low bid of $1,496.00. 535 S. Taylor Street Mrs. Esther Littow appeared before the Board and informed them she had men working on the house and it was all done except the roof. The roof cannot be mended in this weather and the men have to wait until better weather to do it. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, this matter was continued indefinitely, and Mr. Steed is to keep it under surveillance. 1122 Bissell Street Mr. Masterman of Homemaker's Finance appeared before the Board and informed them most of the repairs are under way and it should be finished by February 15, 1973. He is to re- port to Mr. Steed when the house is completely rehabilitated. 140 North Shore Drive This matter was continued until April 1, 1973. VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3370,1972 - HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL - MERRY AVENUE This being the date set for holding a hearing on the Assessment Roll of Vacation Resolution No. 3370,1972, hearing is now hold for the vacation of the streets and alleys in the Merry Avenue Urban Renewal Area. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on November 24, December 1 and Decem- ber 8, 1972 and same were found to be sufficient. No remonstrators appeared and no written remonstrances were 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 in all things ratified and confirmed and said proceedings closed. LETTER FROM STATE BOARD OF HEALTH - GREENBROOK ESTATES A copy of a letter from the State Board of Health to the County Prosecutor, Mr. William Voor, was read by the Board. This was inlreference to the water and sewer lines in the Greenbrooi Mobile Home Park. Upon motion made, seconded and carried this was referred to the Bureau of Engineering. ACTION INC. In kind vouchers for Fire Stations #10, #7 and #8 for the month of December, 1972 were filed by A.C.T.I.O.N. Inc. AMENDMENT TO SANITATION DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING It is understood and agreed by both parties signatory to this Agreement that the following rates will -be paid starting January 1, 1973 through December 31, 1973. 1 1 1 12/11/72 1] 1 If the granted rate increases cannot be put into effect because of applicable legislation, Executive Orders or Regulations dealing with Wage and Price Stabilization, then such proposals, or any part thereof, including any retroactive requirement thereof, shall become effective at such time, in such amounts, and for such periods, retroactively and prospectively as will be permitted by law at any time during the life of this Agreement and any extension thereof. 1973 WAGE SCHEDULE Truck Drivers $142.68 per week Laborers $130.00 per week This Amendment, subject to the above provisions shall be in full force and effect from January 1, 1973 through December 31, 1973. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND BY: Charles A. Sweeney, Jr. Chairman of Board James V. Barcome Member William J. Richardson Member Date Signed: December 11, 1972 LOCAL UNTION No. 364 affiliated with the INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS, CHAUFFEURS, WAREHOUSEMEN AND HELPERS OF AMERICA By: Roland A. Wardlow President Date Signed: November 30, 1972 EXCAVATION BONDS AND CONTRACTOR'S BONDS APPROVED A memo was received from the Bureau of Engineering wherein they state the following bonds should be continued: The Board Approved. Wilton F. Seymore DBA 3 Way Construction Co. Contractor's Bond to 12/31/73 Hartman Builders, Inc. Contractor's Bond 1/1/74 Hoekstra Concrete Co. Contractor's Bond to 12/31/73 Asphalt Engineers, Ind. Excavation Bond to 12/31/73 Albert A. Spronberg Excavation Bond 11/30/73 Selge Cont. Co. Excavation Bond to 1/l/74 EXCAVATION AND CONTRACTOR'S BONDS FILED The following Excavation and Contractor's bonds were filed with the Board, and upon motion made, seconded and carried, were referred to the Bureau of Engineering for study and report: Stanley E. Wesolowski Excavation Bond Bob Frame Plumbing & Heating Excavation Bond Asher Construction, Inc. Contractor's Bond Steve P. Ross Contractor's Bond Ivan.E. Crofoot Contractor's Bond Herbert H. Law Excavation Bond Tiser Construction Contractor's Bond JERRY VOGEL REQUEST FOR SALVATION ARMY Mr. Jerry Vogel,1717 East Cedar Street, South Bend, Indiana, appeared before the Board in behalf of the Salvation Army. He requested per- mission to operate a coffee canteen in the vicinity of Michigan and Jefferson Streets on Monday, December 18, 1973 between 6:00 and 9:00 P.M. while the Salvation Army Booth is being operated. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request pending the coordination of the Bureau of Traffic on the Location. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES REPORT Mr. Bert Cichowicz, City Sealer, filed his report for the month of November, 1972, and upon motion made, seconded and carried, the report was ordered filed. us 12/11/72 REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS AND APPROVAL Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for the installation of the follow- ing Street lights: 500 South Kaley Install 2 7,000 Lumen lights 500 S. Carlisle St. Install 1 7,000 Lumen light Kingsmill Court Install Traditionaire in Cul-de-sac 1 7,000 lumen light Lee Court Install Traditionaire in Cul-de=sac 2 7,000 lumen lights 2400 West Poland Street install 1 7,000 lument light 3602 East Edison Install 1 7,00 lumen light At new intersection 1400 North Anderson in midblock Install 1 7,000 lumen-4light 800 Greenview In midblock Install 1 7,000 Lumen light Floral Place Replace I with 7,000 lumen light and install 1 7,000 Lumen light King Street West of Portage Install 1 7,000 lumen light Hoke and Goodson Install 1 7,000 Lumen light Harrison Street at Palmingle Court Install 1 7,000 lumen light 1300 Howard Street Install 1 7,000 lumen light 500-600 S. Gladstone Relocate and installl 7,000 lumen light "Inhabited Court North of Lincoln Wax West Install 1 7,000 lumen light Brookfield Street Bertrand Street Install 1 7,000 Lumen light Pershing Street Install 1 7,000 Lumen light APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request of the Traffic Engineer for the installation of a Stop Sign and the removal of a Yield sign at Coral and Byron Streets. Warrants for a yeild sign no longer exist due to change in sight distance and visibility, Change from Yield to Stop. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request of the Traffic Engineer for the installation of a Stop sign on Winthrop at Byron. Although this is a "T" intersection - warrancts exist for a stop sign because of increase of school traffic.and change of children's route. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board,approved the installation of a Stop sign on Manor at Byron Street. Although this is a "T" intersection - warrants exist for a Stop sign because of increase of school traffic and change of children's route. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved a 1 hour time limit sign at 1232-1234 Miami Street. South Bend Communications business at the above address request time limit for turnover of curb parking space presently occupied by Northern Indiana Public Service Company employees all day. 1 1 1 12/11/72 SOUTHEAST STORM SEWER - CLYDE CREEK AREA Plans and specifications for the Randolph Street Retention basin, one section of the nine areas in the Southeast Storm Sewer program, were, upon motion made, seconded and carried, approved by the Board. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORTS Street light outage reports were filed fora period of 11/30/72 to 12/6/72/ There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion made seconded and carried, the meetinn was adjourned at 10:20 A.M. ATTEST: Clerk 1