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Home My WebLink About06/21/71 Board of Public Works MinutesJune 21, 1971. A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at 9:30 A.M. on June 21, 1,971. Present were S. J. Crumpacker, City Attorney, and James A. Bickel, City Controller. Mr. Crumpacker acted as chairman of the meeting. Minutes of previous meetings were reviewed and approved. FIRE DEPARTMENT - APPLICATIONS The following applications for appointment to the South Bend Fire Department were filed with the Board and referred to the Personnel Director for review and further processing; James David Brom Vernon Wayne Doyle Steven David Varro POLICE DEPARTMENT - APPLICATIONS The application of Jack Dean Roe for appointment to the South Bend Police De- partment was filed with the Board and referred to the Personnel Director for further processing., POLICE DEPARTMENT - STATISTICAL REPORT Statistical report of the Police Department for May, 1971, was reviewed and ordered filed. UNIFORM BIDS - FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS The City Controller advised receiving from the Indiana State Board of Accounts its opinion that a contract for the purchase of uniforms for the Fire and Police Departments is based on annual requirements and cannot be extended beyond the one year period. BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB -STANDARD DIVISION Richard Liszewski, Sub -Standards Director, appeared before the Board and the following matters were taken up: 510 S. Taylor Street. This being the date set for receiving bids for demolition of the structure at 510 S. Taylor Street, Mr. Liszewski tendered the bid of Midwest Demolition Company which was the only bid received. Non collusion affi- davit was found to be proper. The bid was in the amount of $572.00. The bid, appearing to be reasonable, the motion was made, seconded and carried to award contract for demolition of the structure at 510 S. Taylor Street to Midwest Demolition Company on its bid of $572.00. 305 E. Wenger Street. Mr. Liszewski reported the owner, Alonzo Johnson, has failed to rehabilitate this property, and asked permission to proceed with demolition under the low bid received June 22, 1970, being the Midwest Demolition Company at $587.00. Mr. Sturgil of the Midwest Demolition Company was present and stated they would be willing to demolish the structure under their bid of $587.00 on June 22, 1970. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, contract for demolition of the structure at 305 E. Wenger Street, awarded to Midwest Demolition Company April 12, 1971, on its bid June 22, 1970 of $587.00 was exercised and the structure ordered demolished. 1101 S. Carroll Street. Mr. Liszewski reported this property twice recently has sustained damage by fire and asked permission to demolish the same as an emergency matter. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Sub -Standards Director was authorized to seek bids for demolition of the structure at 1101 S. Carroll Street. 724 S. Clinton Street. The owners being willing for this property to be de- molished by the City, the motion was made, seconded and carried, to authorize the Sub -Standards Director to seek bids for demolition of the structure at 724 S. Clinton Street, 1 1 1114 S. Carroll Street. Mr. Liszewski reported this property has sustained damage by fire on five occasions and asked permission to demolish the same as 6/21/71 1 ,9 an emergency matter; Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Sub -Standards Director was authorized to seek bids for demolition of the structure at 1114 S. Cdrroil. Street. COMPUTER SERVICE FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the letter of Captain Gerald Knepper of the Police Department to the Board unddr date of June 14, 1971, in refer- ence to the proposed computer system for the Police Department was referred to the Legal Department for consideration along with other proposed contract documents. HEARING ON VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3337 AS AMENDED JUNE 7, 1971 - DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT POST OFFICE SITE This being the date set for hearing on Vacation Resolution No. 3337, 1971, as amended June 7, 1971, the Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on June 11 and June 18, 1971, which were found to be sufficient. Itil No remonstrators appeared and no written remonstrances were received. Thereupon, the motion was made, seconded and carried to finally adopt said Vacation Resolution No. 3337, 1971, as amended June 7, 1971. 1 1 And the City Engineer is directed to prepare an assessment roll covering the assessment of benefits and the award of damages to surrounding property owners. CONSTRUCTION PRO)ECT - IRELAND ROAD MICHIGAN TO MIAMI - CHANGE ORDER For the improvement of Ireland Road, from Michigan Street to Miami Street, by constructing a three inch overlay of the existing pavement and 12 inch full depth asphalt widening. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved a change in the contract with Arco Engineering Construction Corporation to construct a 200 foot long, 12 foot wide, right turn lane, with a 35 foot long access taper along Ireland Road, in the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Michigan Street and Ireland Road, at an additional cost of $3,265.00, to the approval of the appropriation by the Indiana State Tax Board. REQUEST TO CLOSE ALLEY FOR ART FESTIVAL subject Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request of John R. Kagel, downtown South Bend Council, South Bend Mishawaka Area Chamber of Commerce, 320 W. Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, to close the alley between the Sherland Building and the Municipal Parking Garage, from Jefferson Boulevard north, from 10:60 A.M. until dusk, on June 26 and 27, 1971, during the Art Festival. REQUEST TO BLOCK N. GORDON DRIVE FOR BLOCK PARTY Upon motion made, seconded andcarried, the Board approved the blocking of N. Gordon Drive from the northern part of Gordon Circle to Rose Street, for a block party on August 21, 1971, between the hours of 4;00 P.M. and midnight. REQUEST TO PARK TRAILER IN FRONT OF ROBERTSON'S STORE Upon motion made, seconded and carried, and upon the recommendation of the Traffic Engineering Department, the Board approved the request of Charles E. Mertins, Treasurer and Controller, Robertson's Department Store, 211 S. Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana, to park a semi -trailer in front of the store on Michigan Street from June 23 through June 27, 1971, on the condition that meter space fees are paid according to City ordinance. REQUEST TO USE OLD FIRE STATION #10 - HENRY HOWELL The request of Henry Howell, 725 N. St. Peter Street, South Bend, Indiana, to use the old Fire Station ##10, at 1820 S. Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana, for a gymnasium for young people, was taken under advisement. 2�0 6/21/71 APPOINTMENT AS SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER DENIED-JAMESVI.LLIAM GALVAS Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the application for a special police commission by James William Galvas, 1633 S. Pulaski Street, South Bend,, Indiana, was denied by the Board for the reason that such special police commission does not appear to be necessary in the scope of his duties as a security guard at Lou-Ann's Country Mart. CONTRACTORS' BONDS Certificate continuing contractor's bond for Willie's Construction Company to 6/17/72 was approved and ordered filed. Contractor's bond for William J. Echard to 6/14/72 was approved and ordered filed. CONTRACTORS' BONDS - ACTION POSTPONED Upon motion made, seconded and carried, contractors' bonds of the Western Surety Company for Ron Brown and Sons and for Wilton F. Seymore, d/b/a Three Way Construction Company were taken under advisement for one week. CONTRACTOR'S BOND TERMINATED Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the termination of contractor's bond ##1 493 612 of the Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, for the South Bend Christian Reformed Church, for all work done on and after June 21, 1971. STREET LIGHT PETITION Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the petition for a street light on North Swanson Circle signed by Paul Oedekerk, 203 N. Swanson Circle East, South Bend, Indiana, and 11 others, was referred to the Traffic Engineering Department for study and recommendation. STREET LIGHTING - LOGAN STREET Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter of street lighting on . Logan Street, at Wall and Hastings Streets, was referred to the City Engineer for discussion with the City of Mishawaka who has the agreement to light Logan Street in this area. TRAFFIC REGULATION APPROVED - BOLAND AND RIVERSIDE Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the recommendation of the Traffic Engineering Department to install a stop sign and post on the southwest corner of Boland and Riverside. BOARD MEETINGS DATE C.RANGED FROM 7/5/71 TO 7/6/71 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety scheduled for 9:30 A.M. on Monday, July 5, 1971, was set over until Tuesday, July 6, 1971, at 9:30 A.M., July 5th, 1971, be ng a legal holiday. MRS. JANET ALLEN, COUNCILMAN AT LARGE attended the meeting. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORTS for the period 6/10/71 to 6/18/71 were ordered filed. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 1100 A.M. 1 1