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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/02/73 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 1973 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works convened at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, July 2, 1973 with Mr. Farrand and Mr. Seitz present. Minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and approved. -- PAVING OF DUBAIL STREET WEST OF OLIVE Mr. Al Bailey of the Sollitt Construction Company appeared at the meeting with Mrs. Joan Craftman who is planning a truck wash business on Olive Street. Mr. Bailey said that they had discussed the matter of the City paving a section of Dubail Street near the proposed building with Mr. Richardson with the suggestion that they would furnish the material and the City the equipment for this paving. There was a discussion of the work involved and it was determined that demucking of the area before any paving could be done would be quite expensive. The Board asked Mr. Bailey if the Sollitt Construction Company could demuck the street area at the same time they remove the muck from the building site. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was referred to the Bureau of Engineering for investigation and report and Mr. Bailey was asked to discuss this with Mr. Farra nd. REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF FIRE APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT The Board received the following request: 6/15/73 To: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS From: Asst. Chief Joseph V. Nagy, S.B. Bureau of Fire Re: Disposal of Fire Apparatus and Equipment The South Bend Bureau of Fire wishes to dispose of the following pieces of fire apparatus and equipment: TEM PURCHASE PRICE *NEW One (1) Maxim Fire Engine 1957 $23,000.00 Model 23610, Serioa 2105 Hale 4 State - 1,000 GPM (In working condition, but the engine is obsolete. Repair parts not available) One (1) 1952 American LaFrance Fire Engine $18,500.00 Model F26215C, Serioa 2362 ALFCO 4 State - 1,000 GPM (Worn Out) One (1) 1950 Maxim Fire Engine $12,000.00 Model 435, Serial 2011124 Hale 3 Stage - 600 GPM (Worn Out) One (1) Stahl Aerial Ladder $ 2,000.00 (Approximately 35 Feet) Model 30ATT, Serial 513--Capacity 300 lbs. Date of Manufacture: March, 1969. This unit is electric (12 volt) and hydraulic. Mounts in bed of 3/4 ton or larger truck. Between 180 & 200 Fire Alarm Boxes We will await your reply as to proper procedures to be followed for disposition. Thank you. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request to dispose of the equipment and the Clerk was directed to advertise for bids for the sale of the equipment to be received on July 16, 1973. ADOPTION OF VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3380, 1973 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the following resolution was adopted: 7 J 1 REGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 1973 VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3380, 1973 RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, That it is desirable to vacate the following: North -South alley between Sunnyside Avenue and Twyckenham Avenue from the south right of way line -of East Wayne Street south to the north right of way line of the East-West alley between East Wayne Street south and Sunnymede Avenue situated between Lots 165 and 165 in Sunnymede 1st Addition. 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 released by the individual Utilities. The following property may be injurioysl,y or beneficially affected by such vacation: Lots 164 and 165 in Sunnymede 1st Addition. e-� p Notice of this Resolution shall be published on the 6th & 13th day of July, 1973 Qin the South Bend Tribune and in the Tri-County News. This Board, at its office, on the 30th day of July, 1973 at 9:30 o'clock A.M. will hear and receive remonstrances from all persons interested in or affected by these proceedings. Adopted this 2nd day of July, 1973. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/ Rollin E. Farrand s/ James R. Seitz ATTEST: s/ Patricia DeClercq, Clerk FILING OF ASSESSMENT ROLL - VACATION RESOLUT70N NO. 3378, 1973 Rollin E. Farrand, City Engineer, files an Assessment Roll showing the award of damages and the assessment of benefits in Vacation Resolution No. 3378, 1973 for the vacation of the Alley north of Western Avenue between Scott Street and Taylor Street. Beginning on the north right of way line of Western Avenue at a point 115.5' West of Taylor Street thence running north 124' thence west 130' thence south 124' to the north right of way of Western Avenue, thence East 121, thence north 1121, thence east 1061, thence south 112' to the north right of way line of Western Avenue thence east 12' to the point of beginning. The following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected by such vacation: Bank Out Lot 54 and 55. Total net benefits $0.00 Total new damages $0.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board adopted said Assessment Roll and set August 6, 1973 at 9:30 a.m., Room 1308 County -City Building, South Bend, Indiana, as the date and place for hearing all persons interested in or affected by such vacation. FILING OF ASSESSMENT ROLL- VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3379 1973 Rollin E. Farrand, City Engineer, files an assessment roll showing the award of damages and the assessment of benefits in Vacation Resolution No. 3379, 1973 for the vacation of the first East-West alley South of Prairie Avenue from Gertrude Street West 181`.25' to the East right of way line of the first North -South alley west of Gertrude Street. REGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 1973 The following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected by such vacation: Lots 21, 22 and 23 of Romig's 1st Addition and Lots 24 and 25 unplotted. Total net benefits $0.00 Total net damages $0.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board adopted said Assessment Roll and set 9:30 a.m. August 6, 1973, Room 1308 County -City Building, South Bend, Indiana as the date and place for hearing all persons interested in or affected by such vacation. REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHTING - COUNCILMAN KOPCZYNSKI The Board received the following letter: June 25, 1973 Board of Public Works County -City Building 13th Floor South Bend, Indiana 46601 Gentlemen: I am requesting that the street lighting be updated in the area having the following boundaries; Lombardy on the East; Meadow Lane on the South; Mayflower on the West; and Rowantree Place on the North. Thanking you in advance for your cooperation in this matter, I remain Sincerely, s/ Walter T. Kopczynski Sixth District Councilman Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the letter was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for investigation and recommendation. LETTER FROM BUREAU OF PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION RE: DERRICKSON & SONS The Board received the following letter: Board of Public Works County -City Building South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: Re: Permit No. 1994 Derrickson & Sons June 28, 1973 Under permit number 1994, Derrickson and Sons Construction Company installed a driveway at 1131 North Twyckenham Drive in the early spring of 1973. The driveway was placed so as to prohibit the drainage of water along the west shoulder from the north to an inlet immediately to the south of the drive. Mr. Derrickson has been contacted regarding this problem by Mr. Hugh Gammon of this office on a number of occasions, and on May 15, 1973 it served as a basis for the denial of a release of bond request fro Derrickson & Sons. (See attached copies) In that we have been unable to affect a positive response on the part of Derrickson & Sons Construction Company through normal procedures, we are requesting that the Board of Public Works take action on this matter. Very truly yours, s/ Rollin E. Farrand, P. E. Director s/ Patrick M. McMahon, Manager Bureau of Public Construction 299 REGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 1973 Upon the recommendation of James A. Roemer, City Attorney, the Board directed the Clerk to send a letter to Derrickson & Sons in regard to this matter and requesting a reply prior to the next Board meeting on July 9, 1973. REQUEST FOR PARADE - SCO TTSDALE COMMUNITY CLUB The Board received a request from the Scottsdale Community Club, Inc. for a 4th of July Parade beginning at 11:00 a.m. Because the request was received so late, Mr. Clem A. Hazinski, Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, was notified of the request and presented the following recommendation to the Board: June 26, 1973 To: Board of Public Works From: Bureau of Traffic & Lighting - Clem Hazinski, Manager Subject: Scottsdale bike and float parade A request by Scottsdale residents to hold a bike and float parade in the vicinity of the clubhouse at 4802 York Road using local streets was referred to this Bureau for recommendation. 0 This event has been held previously with no adverse effects. The iN Captain of the Police Traffic Division was contacted and he has no A objection and has consented to send an officer for the event. U Approval is recommended provided rules of the Board concerning indemnification is met. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved Mr. Hazinski's recommendation to allow the parade. REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHT, 3700 BLOCK OF HURON STREET The Board received a request from Mrs. Audrey Laskowski for a street light mid -block between Wellington and Illinois Streets in the 3700 block of Huron Street. The area is dark and Mrs. Laskowski reported there had been problems recently with prowlers. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board referred the request for a street light to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for investigation and report. The Board directed that a copy of Mrs. Laskowski's-letter be sent to the Board of Public Safety for action on the report of prowlers in the neighborhood. REQUEST TO PARK VEHICLE ON MAIN STREET JULY 31, 1973 The Board received a request from the Boy Scouts of America to park a tow vehicle and travel trailer on Main Street in front of the Court House on the west side of the street for three hours, from 11 a.m. till 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, July 31, 1973 in connection with the Boy Scouts National Jamboree. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board referred the request to Mr. Clem Hazinski, Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for investigation and report. REPORT FROM BUREAU OF TRAFFIC AND LIGHTING RE: PENN CENTRAL VIADUCT-MIAMI STREET The Board received the following recommendation: June 27, 1973 To: Board of Public Works From: Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, Clem Hazinski, Manager Subject: Trucks getting hung up under the viaduct on Miami Street A letter from Mr. D. R. Meyers, president of Dana Cook Company, suggested additional signage indicating viaduct height on Miami and also that an ordinance be enacted. In reference to signage, the approach to the viaduct on Miami and on L.W.E. are well -signed and in strict conformance to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for the State of Indiana. Such signage indicating the new viaduct height of 11 ft. 8 inches were in place the day before the accident which he mentioned. Oversignage is not recommended. 30 REGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 1973 I concur that an ordinance would have an effect in reducing incidents of trucks "hanging up" under the viaducts. All are signed adequately and the driver of the truck has a responsibility of knowing the limitations of the rig he is driving and to look for signage. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board ordered the recommendation filed and referred to the Legal Department for research into a possible ordinance. REPORT FROM BUREAU OF BUILDINGS RE: TENT SALE The Board received the following recommendation: June 26, 1973 To: Board of Public Works From: Bureau of Buildings and Permits Subject: Tent Sale - Radio and Furniture Mart It is recommended that the request of the Radio and Furniture Mart tc hold a sale under tents for four (4) days in the middle of July, be approved, subject to the usual requirements of the Fire Prevention Bureau. Respectfully submitted, s/ Forrest R. West Building Commissioner Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request for the tent sale subject to requirements of the Fire Prevention Bureau. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE - NORTH AMERICAN SIGNS. SOUTH BEND NEON. INC. The Board received a Certificate of Insurance from North American Signs, South Bend Neon, Inc. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board referred the Certificate to the Legal Department for examination and recommendation. CONTRACTOR'S BOND CONTINUATION CERTIFICATES The Board received Contractor's Bond Continuation Certificates for Jay A. Kretchmer, Verlin V. Engle d/b/a Engle Construction Company, and Kenneth Story. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board referred the Continuation Certificates to the Division of Engineering for investigation. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT The Street Light Outage report for the period of June 19, 1973 to June 27, 1973 was received and ordered filed. COMPLAINT REGARDING WEEDS ON NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY PROPERTY Councilman Frank Horvath was present and called the attention of the Board to the problem of high weeds at the National Guard Armory property on Kemble Avenue. He said residents of Swygart Street have complained to him about this. Mr. Seitz said that he would investigate this matter and contact the Commanding Officer of the Armory. Councilman Horvath asked the Board about progress in the matter of the motorcycle problem at the Armory and Mr. Roemer said that the Board of Public Safety had written the Adjutant General in Indianapolis requesting that the National Guard bulldoze the hill and fence the property. There has been no reply to that letter. A letter was then directed from the Board of Public Works to the Adjutant General in regard to this matter. PARKING BAN ON MIAMI STREET The Board received the following memo: June 29, 1973 To: Board of Public Works From: Bureau of Traffic and Lighting - Clem Hazinski, Manager Subject: Prohibition of parking on Miami Street On March 22, 1973 a request was submitted to the Board of Works to 1 REGULAR. MEETI NG JULY 2 1973 prohibit parking on both sides of Miami from Donmoyer to Jackson Road and also on both sides of Ireland from Miami to York Road, Since no reply has been received as of this date and since the opening of the Scottsdale Mall and resultant traffic volume increase is imminent, this Bureau requests some direction from the Board of Works. Mr. Farrand explained that there had been some discussion on this parking problem but the matter was tabled pending further investigation. It was then moved that the Board approve Mr. Hazinski's recommendation with the stipulation that the restriction on Miami from Donmoyer to Ireland be limited to a ban on parking between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. The motion was seconded and carried. It was them moved, seconded and carried that off-street parking be permitted in the parkway along the fence at the Erskine Golf Course. AGREEMENT - SALE OF CITY -OWNED. PROPERTY O NNERBELT) The Board received an agreement in which Thomas J. Murphy, who was awarded the bid to purchase the city -owned property near the Innerbelt, released his right r-4 and interest in the property to John and Edward Weiss. Mr. Roemer said that he P� would recommend that the Board sign the agreement. However, there is an error in the legal description of the property. He then recommended that the agreement be returned to Deputy City Attorney Robert Parker with a letter asking that the description,be corrected, new signatures obtained and the agreement be re -submitted to the Board for signature, so moved, seconded and carried. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m. ATTEST• CLERK 1 2W/LZ r, t--f ey�.,C� Rollin E. Farrand s R. 56 i tz