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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/10/72 Board of Public Works Minutes2651 April 10, 1972 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at 9:30 A,M, on Monday, April 10, 1972. All members were present. Minutes of the last meeting were read and reviewed.. LETTER FROM INDIANA STATE PRISON A letter was received from Russell E. Lash, Warden of Indiana State Prison asking about the possibility'of purchasing used,fire trucks and hoses from the City. This was referred to Chief Bland and to the Legal Department to see whether or not it is possible, if there are trucks to be retired. POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Seats was present and matters pertaining to his department were discussed. RESIGNATION OF NESTER PAUL STACHOWICZ Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the resignation of Nester Paul.Stachowicz from the South Bend P611ce Department was ed4 approved as of April 15, 1972. r-I PROMOTION OF JOHN LEADER TO CAPTAIN Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the recommendation of Chief Seals for the promotion of Detective Sergeant John Leader to the rank of Captain, effective April 15, 1972, was approved. PROMOTIONS IN POLICE DEPARTMENT The following letter was presented by the Chief: April 7, 1972 Board of Public Works and Safety County City Building South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: It is respectfully requested that the below listed personnel of this department_ be promoted to the rank of corporal based upon the fact that they have now reached that point in seniority upon which the subject rank is primarily based and the fact that.each of the below named has been recommended by their commanding officer for such promotion. It is respectfully recommended that such promotions take effect April 16, 1972: Officer Thomas Balogh Officer Paul Jewell Officer James Linville Officer Michael Palmiter BIDS - PARKING METER DEPARTMENT This being the date set for receiving sealed bids for a vehicle for the Parking meter Department, and no bids having been received, the Supervisor of the Parking Meter Department, Julius Berta, is now directed to ask for letter bids for the purchase of a vehicle-, BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB STANDARDS DIVISION Mr. Richard Liszewski, Director, was present and matters pertaining to his department were discussed. 26 4/10/72 2410-2412 West Ford Street Mr. Gene Arnett appeared before the Board and shows to the Board a proposal from Bonds Electric Company for repairs to be made at 2410- 2412 West'Ford Street, and also shows to the Board a form of pro- posal from V.V. Engle Construction Company to do some structural repairs and a proposal from the Harris Building Service to'so some out side work. Mr. Daniel J. Chrzan, 2415 West Ford appeared before the Board to remonstrate against a continuance on the rehabilitation of this property because he said it has been going on for years, and is an eyesore to the entire neighborhood. In the absence of any signed contracts for work, which were re- quested by the Board, the Board now awards the contract for the demolition of the structure at 2410-2412 West Ford Street to the B & J Demolition Company on its low bid of $580.00. The clerk is dlrecte& to return the deposit of $ 25.00 made by Mr. Arnett to stay the demolition, to him. BUILDING DEPARTMENT The following letter was presented to the Board: April 7, 1972 Board of Public Works and Safety From But ding Department Subject: Inspector's School Permission is requested for the undersigned and the following Depart- ment members: Neil Crumb Harry Leslie Bert Ellis Richard Liszewski to attend the Indiana Association of Building Officials, Inc. inspectors' School at (Speedway) Indianapolis, Indiana, April 16-19, 1972. This is a budget approved Item and funds therefor are available in account No. M-213. Respectfully submitted, . s/ Forrest R. West, Building Commissioner Attachment: Program Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the above request was granted. A.C.T.I.O.N. IN-KWND CONTRIBUTION VOUCHERS A.C.T.I.O.N. In -kind vouchers for contributions were filed for Fire Stations #5, #7 and #8 for the month of April. PETITION TO VACATE THE FIRST NORTH AND SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF PRAIRIE A patttion to vacate the first north and south alley east of Prairie Avenue, running from Indiana Avenue South to the first east and west cross alley, was filed with the Board for the William Penn Fraternal Association. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, this was referred to the Engineer's office and the Area Plan Commission simultaneously for investigation and recommendation. CONTRACTOR'S BOND A Contractor's bond, upon motion made, seconded and carried, was approved for Booker Hosea to April 5, 1973. 1 1 1 26 3/10/72 CONTINUATION CERTIFICATES Upon motion made, seconded and carried continuation certificates.were approved for: Wilton F. Seymore OBS 3 Way Construction Co. to 12/31/72 John Pask, Jr. to 4/12/73 MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING Mr. Chapman of Matthews, Purucker & Associates filed plans with the Board for the hearing and air conditioning of the Morris Civic Audi- tortum. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, these were approved and the Clerk was directed to advertise for bids in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on April 14, and April 21, with bids to be received until 9:30 A.M. on May 8, 1972. REPLY TO COMPLAINT OF MRS. MOLKUP Mr. William J. Richardson, City Engineer, filed with the •epnd�a 1114 report on the complaint of Mrs. Mockup relative.to the McKinley r; Park Sewer problem. 1� �+ TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the install- ation of a 30 MPH sign on the East side of Meade Street 40' north of Western avenue and on the West side of Meade Street just south of Holland Street, and also a NO PARKING sign on the north side of East Monroe Street from East of Michigan to Lincoln Way East. 1 A request for a new installation of signs POLICE PARKING ONLY on the west side of 100 S. Main Street,.and the removal of two parking meters was tablted until the next meeting. SITE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MODEL CITIES NEIGHBORHOOD Site Improvements, street, curb and sidewalks, in the Model Cittes Neighborhood Area E-5, roughly bounded by LaPorte, Wayne, Chapin and Thomas Streets, was, upon motion made, seconded and carried, approved. MISS GUTHRIE COMMENDED Charles A. Sweeney, Jr. Chairman of the Board, commended Miss Guthrie on the Civic Cinema which was presented to the Board. Members of the Board concurred. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 A.M. ATTEST: ".19. ?L'6�m Clerk as .