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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/26/73 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING MARCH 26, 1973 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works convened at 9:30 a.m, on Monday, March 26, 1973 with all members present. Minutes of the last meeting were reviewed and approved. REQUEST FOR BIDS - USED BITUMINOUS DISTRIBUTOR The Board received a request from Mr. Donald Decker, Director, Bureau of Streets, to advertise for bids for one used bituminous distributor. Upon mot -ion, made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request and directed the Clerk to advertise for bids on the 30th of March and the 6th of April, 1973 with bids to be received at 9:30 a.m, on April 9th. REQUEST FOR PARKING SPACES FOR DEPARTMENT OF''NAVY COMBAT ART TRAILER The Board received a letter from Capt. H. C. Overgaard, United States Naval Reserve, requesting permission to park a trailer on the East Side of Lafayette Street along side the County -City Building in conjunction with a display of combat art in the Lobby of the Building the week of June 12th to June 16th, 1973. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board referred the request to Mr. Clem Hazinski, Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for r_4 investigation and report to the Board. O REQUEST FOR REPAIR OF ISLAND 4500 BLOCK OF YORK ROAD U t.) The Board received a letter from the Board of Directors of the Scottsdale Community Club asking whether the City can repair the island in front of their Club in the 4500 block of York Road. The island has deteriorated and the curb needs replacing, since motorists have driven over it. Mr. Richardson said he has inspected the island and it is in need of repair. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was referred to Mr. David Wells, Bureau of Administration and Design for investigation and report to the Board. LETTER FROM COUNCILMAN PARENT RE: ANGELA BOULEVARD HILL The following letter was received by the Board: March 20, 1973 Mr. William Richardson, P. E. Director of Department of Public Works County -City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 Dear Bill: Thank you for your letter of March 9, 1973 in regard to the Angela Boulevard complaint which I filed with your office earlier. Since the Molnar complaint was filed, I have talked with other residents of the area in question and they, too, are very concerned for the safety of the children who walk up and down the Angela hilly curve on their way to and from school. In my own assessment, there is a need to take immediate action to install some type of "high curb" barrier on the North side of the Angela hilly curve in order to prevent cars from sliding onto the sidewalk whenever snow or rain falls. I do not think we can afford to wait for the planning and funding necessary to straighten out the Angela curve. A reasonable amount of money could afford immediate protection to the children who walk the area, and would also prevent cars from sustaining substantial property damage every time one hits the heavy barrier Northwest of the sidewalk. I suggest that the item in question is one which should be funded with federal revenue sharing funds. REGULAR MEETING MARCH 26, 1973 MEMO FROM BUREAU OF TRAFFIC & LIGHTING RE: PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON MIAMI The Board received the following memo: March 22, 1973 To: Board of Works From: Bureau of Traffic & Lighting, Clem Hazinski, Manager Re: Parking restriction on Miami Because of the anticipated increase in traffic volume on Miami Street due to the opening of the Scottsdale Mail on Ireland Road, it is recommended that parking be prohibited on Miami from Donmoyer to Jackson Road. It is further recommended'that parking be prohibited on Ireland Road from Miami to York Road. There was a discussion as to the effect such a restriction would have on the Erskine Golf Course operation. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board requested that Mr. Hazinski meet with Mr. Seitz, Park Superintendent, to look for some alternative solution to the problem caused by congestion in this area. L'a U PETITION FOR STREET LIGHT - 2100 BLOCK BEVERLY PLACE U A petition with twenty-one signatures was presented to the Board requesting a street light in the 2100 block of Beverly Place.Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the petition was referred to the Bureau of Traffic & Lighting for investigation and report. CITIZENS REQUEST FROM COUNCILMAN KOPCZYNSKI RE: STREET LIGHTS The Board received a request from Councilman Walter Kopczynski, Sixth District, for the updating of street lighting in the 800 block of Parkway. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board referred the request to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for investigation and report. PROJECT CHANGE ORDER - MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM The Board received a Project Change Order in the amount of $1,010.32 from Slutsky-Peitz Plumbing & Heating Company, Inc. for Morris Civic Auditorium renovations. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the Change Order. REPORT FROM BUREAU OF ENGINEERING RE: 508 E. WENGER Mr. Hugh Gammon, Bureau of Engineering, reported to the Board on his investigation of a complaint from the St. Joseph County Health Department regarding holes filled with water two lots over from 508 E. Wenger Street. The Street Department has filled a hole in the alley and is filling holes in the lots. REPORT FROM BUREAU OF ENGINEERING RE: 802 N. ST. LOUIS ST. Mr. Hugh Gammon, Bureau of Engineering, reported to the Board on his investigation of a complaint about stagnant water standing in front of 802 N. St. Louis St. This is a new street and will be completed in three to four weeks thereby eliminating the problem of standing water. CONTRACTOR'S AND EXCAVATION BONDS APPROVED The Board received a memo from Mr. Hugh Gammon, Bureau of Engineering, that the following continuation certificates have been investigated and were ready for approval: Contractor's Bond Continuation Certificate for Tuggy Itow d/b/a Ralph Keller Concrete Co. to 12/31/73 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 26, 1973 U 1 AGREEMENT FOR EASEMENT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY GRANT - LATHROP AND BENDIX The Board received an agreement for an Easement and Right -of -Way Grant from the Krill estate to the City of South Bend, concerning the southwest corner of Lathrop and Bendix Drive at a set price of $1012. This is in the Airport Industrial Park and consists of ,22 of an acre. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the agreement and requested that it be sent to Mr, James Roemer for recording. PLANS APPROVED SOUTH BEND URBAN RENEWAL PEDESTRIAN WAY (MALL) Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the plans and signed the title sheet for the South Bend Urban Renewal Project for the Pedestrian Way in the Mall, so that Clyde Williams & Associates may advertise for bids for the project. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion made, seconded and carried the meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m. ATTEST: Patricia DeClercq, Clerk *Ili J Aichardson amen V. Bar me REGULAR MEETING MARCH 26, 1973 Excavation Bond Continuation Certificate for Tuggy Itow d/b/a Ralph Keller Concrete Co, to 12/31/73 Excavation Bond Continuation Certificate for Sollitt Construction Company to 4/2/74 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Continuation Certificates were approved. CONTRACTOR'S AND EXCAVATION BONDS FILED A Contractor's Bond for Leon Yoder Custom Homes, Inc. and an Excavation Bond for Powers Plumbing and Heating Company, Inc. were filed with the Board and referred to the Bureau of Construction for investigation and report. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT FILED The Street Light Outage report for the period of March 15 to March 23, 1973 was received and ordered filed. LETTER RE: INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL-SCOTTSDALE MALL MIAMI ROAD ENTRANCE The Board received the following letter: March 14,1973 Board of Public Works and Safety 13th Floor, City -County Building South Bend, Indiana Attention: Mr. Wm. J. Richardson Re: Miami Road, South of Ireland Road: Final Site Development Plan for Rezoning Petition #290-72 and Ordinance No. 5483=73 Gentlemen: We would like this letter to serve as written confirmation of the fact that the Petitioners named in the above captioned rezoning petition do hereby agree to pay for the cost of installing a fourth traffic light and the "walk -wait" signals, wiring, etc., required with respect to such fourth traffic light to convert the three-way intersection at the Scottsdale Mall's Miami Road entrance into a four-way intersection which will serve the real estate of the Petitioners described in the above captioned petition. Very truly yours, SOUTHOLD-DOWNS, INC. James F. Peacock, Mary Anne Peacock s/ Robert R. Allen Robert R. Allen, Dorothy A. Allen Petitioners B & G CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. s/ Lyle D. Burnside Contractor President Mr. Richardson explained that this project has been reviewed by the Transportation Committee and the Curb Cut Committee and made a motion that the proposal be approved. The motion was seconded and carried. REGULAR MEETING MARCH 26, 1973 Since I consider the immediate installation of some type of "high curb" barrier a matter of public safety, I am notifying the Board of Public Safety of the hazardous Angela hilly curve by way of this letter. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, s/ Roger 0. Parent Mr. Richardson said that there is no doubt that the Angela Hill curve needs to be straightened but the problem is to find the funding. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board referred the matter to Mr. David Wells, Bureau of Administration and Design, for study and the preparation of a cost estimate. REQUEST TO HOLD WHITE CANE SALE The Board received a request from the Blind and Sighted Workers of St. Joseph County to hold their annual White Cane Sale from April 12th to April 28th, 1973. They have received their permit from the Charitable Solicitations Commission. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request. LETTER RE: PROPOSED CAR WASH, CORNER OF MIAMI AND IRELAND ROADS The Board received a letter from Dr. Robert R. Allen concerning a vacated Shell Station at the Corner of Miami and Ireland Roads which is being converted into a car wash. Dr. Allen's concern was that a car wash at this location would add to the congestion in the area and create more traffic problems. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board referred this matter to Mr. Forrest West, Director, Bureau of Buildings and Permits, with the request that he investigate this matter to see whether this can legally be done at that location. The Board asked that Mr. West confer with Mr. Clem Hazinski, Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, to see if there is anything in the traffic ordinances to prohibit this. Mr. West is also asked to check on _a former Shell location on South Michigan Street and other vacated Shell locations in the City to see whether this same situation is occurring. LETTER FROM INDIANA STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION RE: COOPER BRIDGE The following letter was received by the Board: March 12, 1973 Ms. Patricia DeClercq, Clerk Board of Public Works City of South Bend South Bend, Indiana 46601 Dear Ms. DeClercq: Further in response to your letter of February 27, 1973, concerning the condition of the pavement on the SR 23 bridge over the St. Joseph River, I am attaching a copy of correspondence received from Mr. Lucas, District Engineer of the LaPorte District. You will note that he states that this bridge is being recommended for deck repair this summer. Sincerely, s/ Richard A. Boehning Chairman Attached to Mr. Boehning's letter was a carbon copy of a letter to him from Mr. D.D. Mason, District Maintenance Engineer, stating that the Cooper Bridge is scheduled for deck repairs this summer. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the letter was ordered filed and a letter is to be sent to the Indiana State Highway Commission expressing the thanks of the Board for this information.