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November 8, 1971.
A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at 9:30
A.M. on November 8, 1971, with all members present. The minutes of the
previous meeting were reviewed and approved.
POLICE DEPARTMENT - REQUEST TO ATTEND COMPUTER MEETING, HOUSTON, TEXAS
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, Captain G. J. Knepper
was authorized to attend a meeting at the Automated Systems Corporation
in Houston, Texas, for computer instruction November 16 to 18, 1971, and
approved the use of a rental car in Houston.
POLICE DEPARTMENT - REQUEST TO ATTEND GRADUATION EXERCISES - LOUISVILLE,
KENTUCKY
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, -upon the recommendation
of Chief of Police Loren M. Bussert, the Board approved the attendance of
Sergeants Michael Borkowski and Gerschoffer at the graduation of Sergeant
William Adelsperger from the Southern Police Institute at Louisville,
s-4 Kentucky on November 12, 1971, and approved travel expense be paid by the
to City.
sJ POLICE DEPARTMENT - RETIREMENT - SYLVESTER RALPH McGEE
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried the°Board accepted and
approved the retirement of Detective Sergeant Sylvester R. McGee from the
Police Department effective November 15, 1971, Sergeant McGee having com-
pleted over 20 years of service in the Department, with a commendable
record.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB -STANDARDS DIVISION
Richard Liszewski, Sub -Standards Director, appeared before the Board and the
following matters were taken up.
1257 Woodward Avenue. Mrs. Howard Nivens, 1253 Woodward, South Bend, Indiana,
appeared before the Board and complained of the condition of the garage at
1257 Woodward Avenue. Mr. Liszewski stated the matter is having the
attention of the Sub -Standards Department and they are trying to get the
debris removed.
1033 Hudson Street. Mrs. Robert E. Prue, 1236 Woodward, South Bend, Indiana,
and Mrs. Fred Goerke, 1201'Riverside Drive, South Bend, Indiana, appeared
before the Board in reference to the condition of the property at 1033
Hudson Street. Mr. Liszewski reported perhaps 50% of the repairs to the
property have been completed. Mrs. Goerke stated there would,be no objection
to the property if it is repaired within a reasonable time.
This being the date set for receiving bids for demolition of the structure,
it was moved, seconded and unanimously carried that the bids be opened but
that the award of any contract be held in abeyance four weeks. The Sub -
Standards Director was requested to keep the property under surveillance and
report to the Board in four weeks.
Thereupon the following bids were opened. Non collusion affidavits were
found to be proper. The bids were as follows:
O'Neal Trucking Company $600.00
Machinery Supply Company $526:00
2116 Western Avenue. Mr. Ralph Muszynski, 2124 Western Avenue, South Bend,
Indiana, appeared before the Board and complained of the condition and appear-
ance of the building at 2116 Western Avenue, stating that the last occupant
was about six years ago and that since that time the building has been
periodically secured and broken into, is in bad condition now and something
should be done. Mr. Liszewski reported the building has a long sub -standard
history and its condition has gotten progeessively worse. Upon motion
made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Sub -Standards Director was
authorized to seek bids for demolition of the structure at 2116 Western
Avenue.
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1214 McCartney Street. Mr. Liszewski reports the owner is slowly tearing down
this structure himself. Upon. -motion made, seconded and unanimously carried,
the matter of 1214 McCartney Street was continued two weeks.
Demolition bids opened
This being the date set, demolition bids were opened for the following. Non
collusion affidavits were found to be proper. The bids were as follows:
140 E. Paris' Street.
O'Neal Trucking Company $649.00
Machinery Supply Co., Inc. $526.00
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition
of the structure at 140 E. Paris Street was awarded to Machinery Supply Company
on its low bid of $526.00.
618 S. Rush Street.
O'Neal Trucking Company $1,000.00
Machinery Supply Company 526.00
Upon Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition
of the structure at 618 S. Rush Street was awarded to Machinery Supply Company
on its low bid of $526.00.
120 E. Elder Street.
O'Neal Trucking Company $70000
Machinery Supply Company $526.00
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition
of the structure at 120 E. Elder Street was awarded to Machinery Supply Company
on its low bid of $526.00.
Request for sub -standard property owners to appear before the Board 11/22/71
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the re-
quest of the Sub -Standards Director for the following persons to appear before
the Board on November 22, 1971, in reference to the sub -standard condition of
the following properties:
836 N. Frances Street - Wallace J. and Bessie Mitchell
223 N. Johnson Street - Ervin J. and Mary Ann Cudowski
738 E. Pennsylvania Street - Mae E. Hunt
112 E. Ohio Street - Herschel and Loville Lawson
And the Clerk is directed to so notify said persons by certified mail.
REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS TO REMOVE OR DEMOLISH DWELLINGS - RANDOLPH-
SAMPSON RETENTION BASIN AREA
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the re-
quest of the Engineering Department for permission to advertise for bids for the
removal or demolition of dwellings in the area of the Randolph -Sampson storm
water retention basin. November 22, 1971, was set as the date for receiving
bids and the Clerk was directed to give notice by publication in the South
Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on November 12 and November 19, 1971.
REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR GASOLINE AND FUEL OIL
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the
request of the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids for gasoline and
fuel oil for 1972. The Clerk is directed to give notice by publication in the
South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on November 12 and November 19, 19712
of bids to be received on November 22, 1971.
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A,C.T.I,O,N_., Inc, I'N-KIND VOUCHERS
In -kind vouchers for rent for November, 1971, for Fire Stations #5 in the
amount of $283.34, Fire Station #7 in the amount of $283.58 and Fire Station
#8 in the amount of $283.58 submitted by A.C.T.I.O.N., Inc., were ordered
filed.
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 APPROVED - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ADDITION
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, Change Order No. 2, Division A.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Addition, for the installation of larger capacity
pumps and associated motors, plumbing and wiring, at an added cost of
$140,080.00, was approved. S. J. Crumpacker abstained from voting.
CONTRACT SIGNED
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT - PORTAGE AVENUE AND ELWOOD AVENUE (TOPICS PROGRAM)
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract with Rieth
Riley Construction Company, Inc., for the improvement of the intersection at
Portage and Elwood Avenues was signed by the Board, subject to the availability
of funds.
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CONTRACT SIGNED
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 APPROVED -
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT - TWYCKENHAM DRIVE AND EWING AVENUE (TOPICS PROGRAM)
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract with Rieth
Riley Construction Company, Inc., for the improvement of the intersection
at Twyckenham Drive and Ewing Avenue was signed by the Board, subject to
the availability of funds.
Upon motion further made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved
Change Order No.'l for the improvement of the intersection at Twyckenham
Drive and Ewing Avenue by revising the proposed curb and pavement elevations
for improvement of drainage from behind curbs, at an estimated increase in
cost of $407.80.
REQUEST TO HOLD ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARADE - DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND COUNCIL
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the
request of the Downtown South Bend Council to hold its annual holiday parade
on November 20, 1971, starting at Jefferson and Williams Street, proceeding
east on Jefferson to Lafayette, north on Lafayette to Colfax, east on Colfax
to Michigan and south on Michigan to Western.
STREET LIGHT PETITION - ALLEY BETWEEN HARVEY AND BLAINE STREETS
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the petition for a street
light at the alley between Harvey and Blaine Streets filed with the Board by
Alvin Hagey, 516 Blain Street, South Bend, Indiana, and 14 others, was re-
ferred to the Traffic Engineering Department for study and recommendation.
STREET LIGHTING APPROVED
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the
following street lighting:
Installation of a 7000L MV OH WP in Swanson Circle, at an added
cost of $3.75 per month.
Ireland Road, Michigan to Miami - Installation of 30 lights and the
removal of 15 lights, at an increased cost of $82.50 per month.
Old Water Works garage - The installation of four street lights
around the building, at a cost of $15.00 per month.
TRAFFIC REGULATION - 1700 BLOCK S. MAIN STREET
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the
recommendation of the Traffic Engineering Department to limit parking at
1722 and 1724 S. Main Street to 30 minutes.
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CONTRACTORS' BONDS TERKNATED
Upon motion made, seconded and, carried, the Board approved the termination
of State Farm Fire and Casualty Company Contractor's Bond #14 763068 of Ray
E. Millik&n for all work done under said bond on and after December 18, 1971;
approved the termination of Western Surety Company contractor's bond #4109962
of Oscar Robinson for all work done under said bond on and after December 31,
1971; and approved the termination of Travelers Indemnity Company contractor's
bond #1671704 of Bradberry Brothers for all work done under said bond on and
after December 31, 1971.
EXCAVATION BOND TERMINATED - BRADBERRY BROTHERS
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the -Board approved the termination
of Travelers Indemnity Company excavation bond #1487624 of Bradberry Brothers
for all work done under said bond on and after December 31, 1971.
EXCAVATION BONDS APPROVED
Excavation bond of Western Surety Company for Custom Plumbing and Heating, Inc.,
by Eugene G. and Jennie L.Statzer, commencing November 1, 1971.
Certificate continuing the excavation bond of Fred W. Spromberg to 11/30/72.
STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORTS
Street light outage reports for the period 10/22/71 to 11/2/71 were ordered
filed.
There being no further business to come
at 11:02 A.M.
before the Board, the meeting adjourned
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