HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/17/72 Board of Public Works MinutesJanuary 17, 1972
A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at 9:30
A.M. on January 17, 1972. Present were William J. Richardson, City Engineer
and James V. Barcome, City Controller. Minutes of the previous meeting were
reviewed and approved.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
A letter was received from Stanley Sparazynski, Chairman of the Ball, requesting
permisstion to hold its Annual Fireman's Ball on March 24, 1972 at Stepan
Center on the Campus at Notre Dame. Upon-nmotion made, seconded and unanimously
carried, the request was approved.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Chief Seals presented a letter wherin he requested permission for Sergeant
Kenneth Zeider to attend the Smith and Wesson Armorer's School being held
in Springfield, Massachusetts, January 24 through February 4. No tuition costs
would be required, however the City would be responsible for lodging, trans-
portation and per diem. Upon motion made, seconded and Unanimously carried,
the Board granted the request.
SPECIAL POLICE COMMISSION - DOROTHA PAXTON
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Chief seals recommended that Dorotha Paxton be granted a Special Police Com-
in mission. She will be employed at Cook's Discount Store. Upon motion made,
"4 seconded and carried the Board approved the commission subject to the receipt
of proper bond.
f3W LDING DEPARTMENT - SUB STANDARDS DIVISION
Mr. Richard Liszewski, Sub -Standards Director, appeared before the Board and
the following matters were discussed.
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request of
the Sub -Standards Director for the following persons to appear before the
Board January 31, 1972 in reference to the sub -standard condition of the
following properties:
423 Kosciuszko Street Gary A. & Nancy E. Hosack
125 E. Dayton Street Garnette R. Horner and Ross J. Conkle
1125 E. Bissell Street Mattie Samuels/Mattie Mitchell
1613 S. Leer Street Lottie K. King
This being the date set, bids for demolition of the following properties
were opened. Non -collusion affidavits were found to be in proper -.order. The
bids were as follows:
1934 NORTH MEADE STREET
Midwest Demolition Corp.
O'Neal Trucking Co.
Vanek Excavating Co.
Machinery Supply Co.
Upon motion made, seconded and carried
structure at 1934 N. Meade was awarded
on its low bid of $217.00.
910 WEST WASHINGTON STREET
$217.00
300.00
219.00
335.00
the contract for demolition of the
to Midwest Demolition Corporation
WAIMCO $1,439.00
Machinery Supply Co. 850.00
O'Neal Trucking Co. 929.00
Vanek Excavating Co. 1,428.00
Midwest Demolition Co. 870.00
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board decided it would be in the
best interest of the City to awardthe contract for the demolition of the structure
at 910 West Washington Street to Midwest Demolition Company on its bid of $870.00.
813 South Bendix Drive
Mr. Liszewski informed the Board that this building has been demolished by its
owner and asked the Board to withhold opening the bids for demolition until he
has had a chance to inspect the premises.
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Upon motion made, seconded and carried the Board held the bid's for opening until
Mr. Liszewski has made his inspection.
736 North Frances Street
Mr. Wallace Mitchell appeared before the Board to request a further extension
of time in which to repair the structure at 735 North Frances. Upon motion made,
seconded and carried the Board continued the matter for one week and Mr. Mitchell
is to bring in a detailed report of proof of financial backing and a timetable
showing how long it will take to get the house back into shape.
CRESTWOOD MANAGEMENT COMPANY - RETENTION BASIN
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the
purchase of the retention basin (Lagoon E) in Crestwood Gardens, south of
Edison Road between Edison Park and Mckinley Terrace Additions as set out in
a purchase Agreement between Crestwood Management Company and the City of
South Bend, Indiana.
ASSESSMENT ROLL FILED - RESOLUTION NO.3349, 1971 - GATES CHEVROLET COMPANY
Lloyd S. Taylor, former City Engineer, filed an assessment roll, showing the
award of damages and assessment of benefits, in Vacation Resolution No. 3349,
1971 for the vacation of the east -west alley between Wayne Street and
Western Avenue from William Street to Franklin Street; also the north-wouth
alley between William Street and Franklin Street from Wayne Street to
Western Avenue.
The following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected by such
vacation:
All of the area bounded by Wayne Street, on the North, Franklin Street
on the East, Western Avenue on the South, and William Street on the West.
Total net damages $00.00
Total net benefits $00.00
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board adopted said
assessment roll and set 9:30 A.M., January 17, 1972 in room 1308 County -City
Building, South Bend, Indiana, as the date for hearing all persons intersted
in or .affected by said vacation.
HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL? -VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3349, 1971
This being the date set, hearing was held on the assessment roll in Vacation
Resolution No. 3349, 1971 for the vacation of the east -west alley between
Wayne Street and Western Avenue from William Street; also the north -south
alley between William Street and Franklin Street from Wayne Street to Western
Avenue.
The clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune
and the Tri County News which were found to be sufficient. No remonstrators
having appeared and no written remonstrances having been received, upon motion
made, seconded and unanimously carried, the assessment roll showing no net
damages and no net benefits was approved as adopted and said resolution in
all things ratified and confirmed and said proceedings closed.
AREA PLAN RECOMMENDATION
ADOPTION OF VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3351,1972 DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT
Area Plan Commission files with the Board its recommendation for the vacation
of Lincoln Way East from 55 fee south of Jefferson Street to St. Joseph
Street; East Jefferson Street from St. Joseph Street to the curve on Jefferson -
Wayne Connector Street; East 1ashington Street from St. Joseph Street to Arte-
sian Avenue and Artesian Avenue from Washington Street to the southerly end .
of Artesian Avenue.
Therupon the following resolution was adopted:
VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3351, 1972
"RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, That it is desirable to vacate the following:
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Lincolnway East - from 55 feet south of Jefferson Street
to St. Joscp h Street.
East Jefferson Street - from St. Joseph Streee to the curve
on Jefferson -Wayne Connector Street.
East Washington Street - from St. Joseph Street to Artesian
Avenue.
Artesian Avenue from Washington Street to the southerly end
of Artesian Avenue.
"Reserving the rights and easements of all Utilities and the
Municipal City of South Bend, Indiana, to construct and maintain any
facilities, iMcluding, 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 injuriously or beneficially
affected by such vacation:
Lots 24-25-26-27-28 South Bend Mfg. Co., Sub.
Lots 59-70-71-101-102-104-105-106 Original Plat of South Bend.
"Notice of this Resolution shall be published on the 21st day
of January and the 28th day of January, 1972 in the South Bend Tribune and
the Tri County News.
"This Board, at its office, on the 31st day of January, 1972 at
9:30 o'clock A.M. will hear and receive remonstrances from all persons
interested in or affected by these proceedings.
"Adopted this 17th day of January, 1972.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
s/ William J. Richardson
s/ James V. Barcome
ATTEST:
s/ Freda G. Noble, Clerk
AREA PLAN RECOMMENDATION
ADOPTION OF VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3352, 1972 MASTIC CORPORATION
Area Plan Commission files with the Board its recommendation for the vacation
of a portion of Kaley Street.
Thereupon, the following resolution was adopted:
VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3352, 1972
" RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, That it is desirable to vacate the following:
Beginning at a point on the west line of Kaley Street at
the intersection of the south right-of-way line of St.
Joseph, South Bend and Southern Railroad thence, south
along the west line of Kaley Steet Four Hundred Two and
Ninety Hundredths (402.90) feet more or less to the east -
west center line of Section 15, Township 37 north, Range
2 East; thence east on said east -went center line thirty (30)
feet to the centerline of Kaley Street; thence, north along
said centerline Twenty-six and Fifty Hundredths (26.50) feet;
thence East, parallel with said east -west centerline of
Section 15, Thirty (30) feet to the east line of Kaley Street;
thence, north Three Hundred Seventy-six and Forty Hundredths,
(376.40) feet more or less, to said south right-of-way line
of the St. Joseph, South Bend and Southern Railroad; thence
West along said right-of-way line Sixty (60) feet to the place
of beginning.
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"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 injuriously or beneficially affected
by such vacation:
The following seven parcels of land described as follows:
102 x 483 feet E. SE. N.W. 3.82 AC and 32 AC S. and Adj
15.37.2E located on the east side of and adj to Kaley Street.
S. 2.7 AC WZ SE NE 15.37.2E located on the East side of and
adj to Kaley Street.
Parcel of land 26 x 663 feet W SE NW 15 37 2E IAC located on
the east side of and adj to Kaley Street.
Parcel of land 240 x 415 feet 15 37 2E 3AC located on the east
side of and adj to Kaley Street.
Parcel of land containing 11.12 AC in NW SW except RRS of RR
15.37 2E except for streets located on the West side of and adj
to Kaley Street.
Parcel of land 1326.95 feet E and W x 402.90 feet N.S. containing
14.91 AC +- located on the west side of and adj to Kaley Street.
Parcel of land belonging to St. Joseph, South Bend and Southern
Railroad right-of-way and property owned by N-J-1-1-R.R. right-of-way.
"Notice of this resolution shall be published on the 21st day of January,
1972 and the 28th day of January, 1972 in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri
County News.
"This Board, at its office, on the 31st day of January, 1972 at 9:30
o'clock A.M. will hear and receive remonstrances from all persons interested
in or affected by these proceedings.
"Adopted this 17th day of January, 1972.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
s/ William J. Richardson
s/ James V. Barcome
ATTEST:
s/ Freda G. Noble, Clerk
AREA PLAN RECOMMENDATION
ADOPTION OF VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3353, 1972
Area Plan Commission files with the Board its recommendation for the vacation
of Monroe Street from the East line of Rush Street extended North to the North
line of Monroe Street, East to the West line of Lincoln Way East.
Thereupon, the following resolution was adopted:
VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3353, 1972
"Resolved BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, That it is desirable to vacate the following:
Monroe Street from the east line of Rush Street Extended
North to the North line of Monroe Street, East to the West line
of Lincoln Way East.
"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, with the vacated right of way,
unless such rights are released by the individual Utilities.
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"The following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected
by such vacation:
Lots 1 and 2 Fuerbringer Addition
Lot. 2gg D. C. Rush Sub.
Lots 18-19-20 John Rush 1st Addition
"Notice of this Resolution shall be published on the 21st day of
January and on the 28th day of January, 1972 in the South Bend Tribune and
the Tri County News.
"This Board, at its office, on -the 31st day of January, 1972 at 9:30
o'clock A.M. will hear and receive remonstrances from all persons interested
in or affected by these proceedings.
"Adopted this 17th day of January, 1972.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
s/ William J. Richardson
s/ James V. Barcome
d'{ ATTEST:
T--! s/ Freda G. Noble, Clerk
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V ADOPTION OF VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3354, 1972
Area Flan Commission files with the Board its recommendation for the vacation
of the alley between Huey and Sadie Streets from the south right of way of
Linden Avenue to a point 97 feet south of the south right of way of Linden
Avenue.
Thereupon the following resolution was adopted:
VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3354, 1972
"RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, That it is desirable to vacate the following:
Alley between Huey and Sadie Streets from the south right of
way of Linden Avenue to a point 97 feet South of the south
right of way of Linden Avenue.
"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 indificual Utilities.
"The following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected
by such vacation:
Lots 34 to 44 both included in Oak Grove Addition.
Lots 56 to 66 both included in Arnold's 2nd Addition.
"Notice of this Resolution shall be published on the 21st day of January,
1972 and on the 28th day of January, 1972 in the South Bend Tribune and the
Tri County News.
"This Board, at its office, on the 31st day of January, 1972 at 9:30
o'clock A.M. will hear and receive remonstrances from all persons interested
in or affected by these proceedings.
"Adopted this 17th day of January, 1972.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
s/ William J. Richardson
s/ James V. Barcome
ATTEST:
s/ Freda G. Noble, Clerk
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REQUEST AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK - TRAILERS
Mr. Forest West, Building Commissioner presented a letter from the American
National Bank in which they stated an affiliate firm, American Affiliates,
Incorporated is holding a mobile home seminar in their offices in the Amer-
ican National Bank Building January 18 and 19 and have requested permission
to park three mobile homes on the vacant lot adjacent to and just west of
the building. There would be no hook up to any sort of utilities.
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the
request of the American National Bank for their affiliate American Affil-
iates, Incorporated for parking three trailers.
LETTER RE: JUNKED CAR - SHIRLEY HUNT
A letter was received from Legal Services - Legal Education Program, signed
by Norma J. Fleming, Staff Assistant, regarding a junked car (1964 Studebaker)
which was impounded. Mrs. Hunt claims she does not own the car.
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, this matter was referred to the
Legal Department.
CERTIFICATION OF CORPORATE AUTHORITY - SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend presently rents two safety deposit
boxes for the use of the City Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund and the City of
South Bend (Engineering Department -official Micro -Films), and
WHEREAS, the St. Joseph Safe Deposit Company, Inc., must have the
ceatification of Corporate Authority for persons to have access to said
safety deposit boxes, now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, That James V. Barcome, City Controller and William
J. Richardson, City Engineer, be empowered to have access to the above
named safety deposit boxes as of, January 13, 1972.
Upon motion made, seconded and carried the above resolution was adopted.
CONTRACTOR'S BONDS
A Contractor's bond was presented for William Cinal to December 30, 1972.
Upon motion made, seconded and carried the above bond was approved.
A Continuation Certificate for a Contractor's Bond for From Building Co.
till January 1, 1972 was present.
Upon motion made, seconded and carried the above bond was approved.
EXCAVATION BONDS:
The following Excavation Bonds were presented and upon motion made, seconded,
and carried, were approved:
Marion Hamilton G Sons, Inc. to January 1, 1973
Wendal F. Daze]] to January 12, 1973
REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHT - WIDENER LANE
A request was received from Everett D. Fox, 837 Widener Lane, South Bend,
Indiana, requesting the installation of a street light on an existing pole
between 910 and 837 Widener Lane.
Upon motion made, seconded and carried this matter was referred to the
Engineering Department - Traffic Engineer - for investigation and report.
COMPLAINT RELATIVE TO "COP AND CON" PROGRAM
Mr. Si Brazy,1136 Helmen Drive, South Bend, Indiana, appeared before the Board
protesting the stoppage of the"Cop and the Con" program. He was referred to
Chief of Police Robert Seals, to discuss the matter.
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STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORTS
Street Light Outage reports were filed, and Mr. Richardson, City Engineer,
asked that they be referred to his department for study.
PROJECT 69 PLEDGE FOR PARKING GARAGES
The Clerk was instructed to write a letter to Mr. Hull, Manager of the
Municipaj Parking Garages, asking him to make a survey of the parking
pledges made by the downtown merchants, with regard to validating parking
tickets, and made a report of his findings to the Board of Public Works
and Safety within the next two weeks.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 11:40 A.M.
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