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Home My WebLink About09/10/73 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 1973 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, September 10, 1973 with all members present. City Attorney James A. Roemer was also present. Minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and approved. HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3380, 1973 This being the date set for holding a hearing on the Assessment Roll for Vacation Resolution No. 3380, 1973, hearing was held for the vacation of the 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 164 and 165 in Sunnymede }st Addition. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News on August 10,. 17 and 24, 1973 and they 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 is in all things ratified and confirmed and said proceedings closed. LETTER FROM COUNCILMAN SZYMKOWIAK REGARDING POSTING OF SPEED LIMITS The Board received the following letter: September 6, 1973 Board of Public Works County -City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 Gentlemen: I feel there is a great need for the installation of city speed limit signs (20 m.p.h., not to exceed 30 m.p.h.), if possible, on the following streets: North Johanson Street from Linden to Lincolnway West North Brookfield between Linden and Lincolnway West North Olive from Washington to Lincolnway West West Linden from Walnut to Olive Bertrand from Olive to Johnson Kenwood from Olive to Johnson Roger from Olive to Johnson College from Washington to Lincolnway West I also recommend and I feel it is necesssry that truck signs be posted to prohibit heavy truck traffic on North Sheridan from Ardmore Trail to Lincolnway West. The reason for that is the streets are not built for that type of weight. Also, for safety reasons, there is a school in the area. Your full cooperation will be appreciated. Yours truly, s/ Walter M. Szymkowiak Second District Councilman Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board referred the request to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for investigation and report. 1 1 .355 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEM'BER 10, 1973 RECOMMENDATION ON ENTRANCE TO LOT AT JEFFERSON BRIDGE APPROACH The Board received the following recommendation: TO: Board of Public Works From: Clem Hazinski, Manager, Bureau of.Traffic and Lighting Subject: Entrance to Lot at Jefferson Bridge Approach A report by the Department of Redevelopment to the Board of Works on August 27, 1973 stated that the entrance to the parking lot northeast of the Royal Inn, from a point just west of'the Jefferson Boulevard Bridge, is in use and could possibly be used further as a haul road in -conjunction with the present cut on Monroe Street just east of Columbia. After investigation of the area by Mr. Rollin Farrand, Mr. William Slabaugh and myself, it was concluded that an access point to the lot be constructed on the east side of Columbia Street midway between Western Avenue and Monroe Street. Upon completion of construction of this access, it is recommended.that the entrance on Jefferson, just west of the Bridge, and the entrance on East Monroe Street be closed. Both of these entrances are hazardous and will become worse as winter weather approaches. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the recommendation was approved. STORE AT CORNER OF OLIVE AND ELWOOD The Board received the following report on the business being operated at the corner of Olive and Elwood: September 7, 1973 To: Board of Public Works From: Clem Hazinski, Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting Subject: Store on the Corner of Olive and Elwood In October of 1971, a plan to construct a building and certain aceess points to a paved parking lot (as required by City Ordinance) was approved by the City Engineering Department. The building was subsequently erected by Mr. Edward Szczesniak at 2318 West Elwood to be used as a retail store. Since the building was erected and opened for business, there has been no compliance to City requirements. Inspection on September 6, 1973 revealed that only one driveway had. been, constructed; the tree stumps have not been removed; there is no drywell for drainage; the lot has not been paved (dusty conditions result) and because no access has been installed according to the plan, vehicles are driving over the sidewalk and curb onto Olive Street tracking gravel and dirt from the unpaved lot onto the sidewalk and street. Attached are copies of correspondence and Board action since July, 1972 in chronological order. It is recommended that the Legal Department take proper action to correct this situation. This matter has been before the Board several times. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, Mr. Hazinski's report was accepted and referred to James A. Roemer, City Attorney, for action necessary to obtain compliance with City ordinances. RECOMMENDATION FOR INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS The Board received the following recommendations from the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting in regard to street light installations: 1. 900 E. Fairview. Install a 7;000L'MV OH WP @ $3.75/mo. or $45.00/yr. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the installation was approved. ,r ';_J6 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 1973 2. Additional light on Beverly Place. 7,000L MV OH WP @ $3.75/mo. or $45.00/yr. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the installation was approved. 3. Fredrickson Street, East of O'Brien. 7,000L MV OH WP (� $3.75/mo, or $45.00/yr. 4. Modernize lights on Ribourde Drive, from Portage to Boland. A. Install 4 - 7,000L MV OH WP C@ $3.50 - $14.00 B . Remove 4 - 4,QOOL NC OH WP @ $2.60 - $10.20 Cost (A less B) $3.60/mo. or $43.20/yr. Upon motion made, seconded and carried,the installation was approved. PETITION FOR STREET LIGHTS ON DIAMOND AVENUE The Board received a petition with four pages of signatures of residents on Diamond Avenue requesting that street lights be installed on their street. The petition was submitted to the Board by Councilman Joseph Serge. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the petition was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for investigation and recommendation. PAYMENT REQUEST NO. 24 - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ADDITIONS The Board received Payment Request No. 24 in the amount of $117,472.19 from the Sollitt Construction Conp any, Inc. for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Additions. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the request was approved. CHANGE ORDER - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ADDITIONS A Change Order for Sollitt Construction Company for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Additions representing an increase of $21,304.05 was presented to the Board. Mr. Thomas Hurdle of Clyde Williams and Associates was present and explained to the Board that the Change Order involved five items: 1. Roof Drains 2. Installation of a scum well 3. Instruments and accessories for monitoring flumes and wiers. - 4. Drainage Pipes 5. Additional air flow meters to monitor the air to each aeration plant Mr. Barcome asked how much money remained in the Contingency Fund and Mr. Hurdle said he did not have those figures with him but he estimated the balance at $200,000. Mr. Hurdle said that he would provide: the Board with an updated financial summary when the next Change Order is presented. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the Change Order. CONTINUATION CERTIFICATE APPROVED - CHARLES E. MC ENDARFER The Board received a continuation certificate for the Contractor's Bond of Charles McEndarfer. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the certificate was referred to the Bureau of Engineering for investigation, STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT The Street Light Outage report for the period of August 30, 1973 to September 5, 1973 was received and ordered filed. PARKING - ERSKINE PARK GOLF COURSE Mr. Barcome asked the Board about a recent agreement to allow parking along the fence at Erskine Golf Course. Mr. Barcome said that several persons parked there last week end and received parking tickets. Mr. Seitz said that he had discussed this matter with Chief Urban and the tickets were given in error. REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 1973 1 C 1 1 RESURFACING OF FOREST AVENUE Mrs. Eugenia Schwartz, 725 Park Avenue, was present and spoke to the Board. Mrs. Schwartz represents the Park Avenue Neighborhood Association. She thanked the Board for their cooperation in helping to retain the residential nature of the Park Avenue Neighborhood which is bounded by Main Street, Leland Avenue, Rex Street, Riverside Drive and W. Madison. She said the Association is interested in continuing to preserve South Bend's heritage and historical value. They have heard a report that Forest Avenue, which is a brick street, is scheduled for slurry sealing. The Park Avenue Neighborhood Association wishes to voice their objection to this proposed slurry sealing or any other paving of Forest Avenue and asked the Board for a statement on this matter, Mr. Farrand said he would be glad to check to see whether there is any slurry sealing planned for Forest Avenue. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:58 a.m. ATTES CLERK n E. Farrand ar