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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/08/72 Board of Public Works Minutes289 May 8, 1972 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at 9:30 A.M. on Monday, May $, 1972. Those present were James V. Barcome, City Controller, member and William J. Richardson, City Engineer, member. Also present was Kevin Butler, representing the Legal Department. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. FIRE DEPARTMENT Chief Bland was present and matters pertaining to his department were discussed. RETIREMENT OF RALPH SZCZEPANSKI Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried the Board approved the retirement of Firefighter Ralph Szczepanski as of May 5, 1972, upon the recommendation of the Chief. EXTENSION OF SICK LEAVE - JOHN VIGH T-4 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved M the recommendation of Chief Bland and extended the sick leave of John U Vigh till the end of May. v POLICE DEPARTMENT Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the recommendation of Chief Seals and granted permission to Cadet Kenneth E.-McDonald, Jr, to be absent for Active fluty Training at Fort Dix, New Jersey and Fort Lee, Virginia, for a period of 5 to 6 months commencing May 15, 1972. SPECIAL POLICE BOND - MIA MARIE VAN KIRK Upon recommendation of the City Attorney, the Special Police Bond of Mia Maria Van Kirk was approved by the Board. SPECIAL POLICE COMMISSION - JOSEPH L. SCHUBERT, By request of the Board, Mr. Joseph L. Schubert appeared and was question- ed with regard to his Special Police Commission. The matter was taken under advisement for one week until the next meeting. BIDS FOR ALTERATIONS AT MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM GENERAL CONSTRUCTION All non -collusion affidavits and bid bonds were found to be in proper order. Proofs of publication of notice to bidders were tendered by the clerk and found to be sufficient. AULM CONSTRUCTION CO. INC. Base Bid $41,088.00 TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION CO.INC., Base bid 41,900.00 CARL J. REINKE b SONS, INC. Base Bid 45,890.00 ELECTRICAL WORK IDEAL CONSOLIDATED, INC. $12,642.00 BAILEY ELECTRIC COMPANY 13,025.00 SCANLON ELECTRIC CO. 13.897.00 DAVE'S ELECTRIC CO., INC. 15,340.00 1'290 5,8,72 MECHANICAL WORK SLUTSKY-PELTZ PLBG. & HTG. COMBINED BID UNITED HEARING & PLBG. INC. COMBINED BID EDWARD J. WHITE, INC. combined BID H. DeWULF, MECHANICAL CONTR. COMBINED BID IDEAL CONSOLIDATED, INC. COMBINED BID $148,910.00 150,891.00 151,550.00 159,500.00 )61,098.00 0. J. SHOEMAKER, INC. COMBINED BID 168,220.00 The bids were turned over to Mathews, Purucker & Associates for tabulation.and report. BUILDING DEPARTMENT Mr. Richard Liszewski, Sub -Standards Director, was present and the following matters were discussed.: 1217 South Rush Street Jessie Nicodemus having been requested to appear before the Board to show cause why the dwelling at 1217 South Rush Street should not be demolished, and Jessie Nicodemus not having appeared, upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board now authorized Mr. Liszewski to seek bids for the demolition of the structure at 121.7 South Rush.. 614 East Keasey Street Ruby L. Keefer and Bertha Wilcoxen were requested to appear before the Board on this date. Neither Ruby L. Keefer nor Bertha Wilcoaen appeared toshow cause why the building at 614 East Keasey Street should not be demolished. Upon motion made, seconded and carried the Board directed Mr. Liszewski to seek bids for the demolition of the structure. 225-227 East Elder Street Frank Lax and Velma Lax were requested to appear before the Board on this date. Neither Frank or Velma Lax appeared to show cause why the structure at 225-227 East Elder Street should not be demolished. Upon motion made, seconded and carried the Board directed Mr. Liszewski to seek bids for the demolition of the structure. 612 East Wender Street Theodore and Mary Longbrake were requested to appear before the Board on this date. Neither Theodore nor Mary Longbrake appeared to show cause why the structure at 612 East Wenger Street should not be demol- ished. Upon motion made, seconded and carried the Board directed Mr. Liszewski to seek bids for the demolition of the structure. 616 East Wenger Street Marilyn J. Gant was requested to appear before the Board on this date. Marilyn J. Gant not having appeared to show cause why the demolition of the structure at 616 East Wenger Street should not be demolished, upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board now directs Mr. Liszewski to seek bids for the demolition of the structure. 724 George Avenue This being the date set for receiving bids for the demolition of the structure at 724 George Avenue, the following bids were opened: 1 5/8/82 Non -collusion affidavits were found to be in proper order. Midwest Demolition $396.00 B s J Demolition 435.00 Machinery Supply Co. 325.00 O'Neal Trucking Company 365.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried the bid was awarded to Machinery Supply Company on its low bid of S325.00 1801-1806-1814-1816-18t7-1818 RANDOLPH STREET Mr. John Vanek was instructed to appear before the Board on this date to inform them of the progress on the demolition work of the Randolph Street structures and the surrounding area. Mr. Vanek not having appeared, Mr. Davis Wells, Assistant Engineer, was instructed to make an inspection of the area and report back to the Board on Monday, May 15, 1972. PARK-JEFFERSON COMPLEX r-I Mr. Liszewski informed the Board that he had been in contact with the 2t� manager of the Park -Jefferson Apartments and they are demolishing the building themselves. v 906 STANFiIELD STREET Mr. Liszewski informed the Board that the building at 906 Stanfield Street is secure, but no'work is being done on it, The Board instructed Mr. Liszewski to notify Mr. Frank Bilello and Mr. James Boker to appear before the Board of May 22, 1972 to show cause why the building should not be demolished. MODEL CITIES - TOT LOT Mrs. Ethel Rupchock, 932 West LaSalle Street, appeared before the Board and said she had no objection to the Tot -lot being built. Mr. Silas West, appeared before the Board and said he would like more information about the project. Mr: Edward Dunn, Model Cities spokesman invited to Mr. West to sit down with them and talk over the plan. Mr. Kronewitter, Model Cities Engineer said all safety factors had been discussed. The Board was informed that the lot had been donated to the city by Mrs. O'Brien for park purposes. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted: "RESOLUTION NO. 2-5-8-72 "A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING CITY -OWNED LAND TO THE BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND. "WHEREAS, the following real estate herein described has been donated to the City of South Bend for use as a 'mini•' park: Lot numbered Fifty-nine (59) in Cobbs Subdivision of Bank Out Lot Thirty (30) of the of the First Plat of Out Lots of the Town, now City of South Bend, Indiana, commonly known as 936 West LaSalle Avenue-, South Bend, Indiana, and, "WHEREAS, the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of South Bend, Indiana is the agency for constructing and maintain- ing parks in the South Bend area, and, 292. 5/8/72 "WHEREAS, it -is desirable to create and construct a small park on the site of the property hereinabove mentioned, "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City,of South Bend, Indiana, that the Board of Public Works and Safety convey and quit -claim the property at 936 West LaSalle Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana to the Board of Park Commissioners for use as a public park. "Dated this 8th day of May, 1972. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY s/ Charles A. Sweeney, Jr. President s/ James V. Barcome, Member s/ William J. Richardson, Member ATTEST: s/ Freda G. Noble, Clerk." Thereupon, said Resolution was referred to the Legal Department for the preparation of the proper deed for execution by the Board, conveying the property to the Park Department. LETTER FROM ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT TO DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT FILED The City Engineer's office files with the Board a letter written to the Department of Redevelopment, presenting a bill for engineering services performed from August through December, 1971, in the amount of $4,615.00, pursuant to an engineering contract between these departments which is dated July 6, 197). COMPLAINT OF P.T.A. GROUP - LACK OF SIDEWALKS Mrs. Joseph C2iszar, 124 North Tuxedo Drive, South Bend, Indiana safety Chairman of the South Bend Community Council of PTA, appeared before the Board to read a prepared statement relative to the hazardous condition that exists in the 600, 700 and 800 blocks of North Ironwood Drive because of the lack of sidewalks. She said she represented Parents from the entire community. Because the sidewalks are missing in these three blocks the school children are forced to walk out in the street on their way to and from school. North ironwood is a heavily traveled area and it is extremely dangerous. She filed her statement with the'Board, and asked that some action be taken to have these sidewalks constructed. Mr. George Herendeen, an Attorney, spoke on behalf of the parents, and mentioned that he had had a son hit by a car. Mrs. Robert Christian, 832 North .Ironwood said there is plenty of room for the children to walk on the grass and she is against sidewalks. Mrs. Clement Zebrowski, 722 North ironwood said no one had every told the children not to walk on the grass_, and she too, is against the construction of sidewalks. Mrs. David Block, 733 North Ironwood, also spoke against the construction of sidewalks. Mrs. John Heisler, 725 North Ironwood, spoke for the request. After much discussion, the Board referred the matter to the Legal Department, and continued the matter for one week. 5/8/72 LETTER FROM PLACE AND COMPANY, ANC. RELATIVE TO GILMER PARK SEWER The following letter was presented to the Board: May 4, 1972 Mr. William Richardson, City Engineer County City Byilding South Bend, Indiana Re: Gilmer Park Sewer Dear Mr. Richardson: Place and Company would appreciate the Board of Works approving the plans for the connecting of laterals on Pearl Street, Opal Street, and Topaz Street to the Gilmer Park trunk sewer, as per plans on file with 4!14 your department. Upon completion of this work we wish to draw a contract with Place and Company and the City of South Bend for extension to these three laterals. V Very truly yours, Place and Company, Inc. s/ Andrew S. Place President Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the plans for the connection of laterals to the Gilmer Park Trunk Sewer. PETITION FOR BARRETT LAW PAVING OF ALLEY A petition containing eleven signatures was presented asking for the paving of the North and South alley from Oakwood to Lathrop and the East and West Alley from Inglewood East to this same north and south alley all the block bounded on the north by Lathrop on the south by r Oakwood, on the east by Hollywood and on the west by Inglewood. Upon motion made, seconded and carried the Board referred the petition to the Engineering Department for the preparation of Barrett Law estimates. REQUEST FOR PARADE - HAMMES LITTLE LEAGUE A request from the Hammes Little League to have a parate on Saturday, June 3, 1972 and also a police escort, was, upon motion made, seconded and carried, referred to the Traffic Department for study and report. REQUEST FOR A PARADE - CHET WAGGONER LITTLE LEAGUE A Request from the Chet Waggoner Little League for a parade on Saturday, June 3, 1972, and a Fire Department Pumper to lead: -the parade, was, upon motion made, seconded and carried, referred to 'the Traffic Division for study and report. COMPLAINT RE: SUB -STANDARD HOUSE - MR. & MRS. CRAIG RIDOUT A lengthy letter was received from Mr. & Mrs. Craig H. Ridout complaining about the condition of a house at 1805 East Ewing Avenue. Uponmoti.o-n made, seconded and carried, this was referred to Mr. Liszewski for`inves- tigation and report. LETTER FROM INDIANA BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY A letter was filed from the Indiana Bell Telephone Company informing the Board that they were withdrawing their claim against the city for damages to a telephone cable. in I°294 5/8/72 LETTER FROM EMPLOYEES SAFETY DIRECTOR A letter was received from Mr. Paul Gervas, Employees Safety Director, concerning a directive -he wishes to send out to all departments. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the directive and instructed him to contact all departments of the city. WALK FOR DEVELOPMENT A memo was received from the Traffic Department stating they had no objections to the walk for development as outlined, excepting the route would have to be changed in the down town area, from Jefferson to Colfax as the Jefferson Street bridge is closed. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the request for a walk was granted and the clerk was directed to write to Mr. Richard Baer, Coordinator, so inform- ing him. REQUEST TO HOLD MEMORIAL DAY PARADE: A letter was received from James A. Nicks, Assistant Parade Marshall, outlining the route for the Memorial Day Parade and also a formal request to hold the parade. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the 'request and directed the clerk to send the route to the Traffic Division and the Police and Street Departments. LETTER FROM REV. BRINKLEY COLLIER .The followingietter was received: May 3, 1972 South Bend Department of Public Works County City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 Dear Sirs: In the past you have granted me permission to conduct religious services in -the city of South Bend, at certain locations. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for those opportunities to try to help give hope to those whom we may not be able to reach in the regular church services. Since I feel that these services, held on street corners, have been a success in the past, I am requesting permission to hold them again this summer, beginning possible towards the end of this month. The following are the locations that we would like and the times we would prefer: Washington at Walnut Streets on Saturdays 5:00 - 6:00 Washington at Huey Streets on Fridays 5:00 - 6:00 I wool:d appreciate your advising me on your decision at your earliest convenience, and I assure you that I and my staff.appreciate your kind consideration in this matter. Thank you. Respectfully yours, s/ Rev.Brinkiey Collier Asst. Pastor . Emmanuel Church of Deliverance 1 L 5/8/82 LETTER FROM MRS. EILEEN DAVIS - CHILD CARE CENTERS A letter was received from Mrs. Eileen Davis, 315 22nd Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia, requesting information on Child Care Centers. Upon motion made, seconded and carried this letter was referred to the Legal Department for an answer. A.C.T.I.O.N. INKIND VOUCHERS FOR FIRE STATIONS In -kind vouchers covering rental valuation for Fire Stations #5, #7, and #8 were ordered filed. Also an in -kind contribution vouchers for Fire Station #10 for the months of April, March, and May, 1972. TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT - DETOUR ON U. S. #20 The following memo was received from the Traffic Department: "The imminent closing of the Colfax Street (U.S. 20) bridge (scheduled for June 1st) will contribute to congestion and loss of capacity of° R-1w LaSalle and Jefferson. In order to reduce some of the volume •they.'Fja: following is suggested: 1.� Gz-, That the Board of Works and Safety forward a resolution to the Indiana U State Highway Department requesting the re-routing of westbound U.S. 20 from Colfax at Eddy Street which is SR 23 to Chapin Street, then north on the inner -belt to Lincoln Way West (U.S. 20). East bound traffic using U. S. would use the reverse of this route by turning off Lincoln Way West at Chapin Street, continue south on the inner -belt to Sample (SR 23) then easterly on SR 23 to a junction with Colfax (U.S. 20). Thereupon, upon motion made, seconded and carried, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 3 5/8/72 WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana has entered into a massive urban renewal project for its downtown area, and WHEREAS, the Colfax Avenue bridge ( U.S. 20) is included in the area of said urban renewal project, and WHEREAS, the imminent closing of the colfax Avenue bridge, schedulted for June 1, 1912, will contribute to congestion and loss of capacity of LaSalle Avenue and Jefferson Boulevard, now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY, of the City of South Bend, Indiana, that said Board hereby requests of the Indiana State Highway Department a detour as follows: SECTION 1. In order to reduce some of the volume of traffic the re-routing of westbound U.S. 20 from Colfax at Eddy Streets, which is SR 23 to Chapin Street, thence north on the inner -belt to Lincoln Way West (U. S. 20). SECTION 11. Eastbound traffic using U. S. 20 would use the reverse of this route by turning off Lincoln Way West at Chapin Street, continue South on the inner -belt to Sample (SR 23), then easterly on SR 23 to a junction with Colfax (U.S. 20). Dates this 8th day of May, 1972 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY s/ Charles A. Sweeney, Jr. s/ James V. Barcome s/ William J. Richardson ATTEST: s/ Freda G. Noble, Clerk 296 5/8/12 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES DEPARTMENT Mr. Bert Cichowtcz, City Sealer, appeared before the Board and presented his monthly report. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the report was ordered filed, and Mr. Cichowicz was commended upon his fine report and the fact that South Bend was selected as the site of the 60th Annual Conference of Indiana Inspectors of Weights and Measures, April 25-27, 1973 and the fact that he was elected President of the organization for the 1972-1973 term. LETTER FROM JOHN DREW TRULAND - PARK AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Mr. John Drew Truland appeared before=the Board and presented the following letter: 723 Park Avenue South Bend, Indiana May 0, 1972 Board of Public Works and Safety County City Building South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: On June 28, 1971, the Park Avenue Neighborhood Association presented the Board of Public Works and Safety with a statement requesting the Board's cooperation in keeping PANA informed of gevernmental plans affecting the PANA neighborhood, and re questing the opp'lortunity ato meet with appropriate officials for planning and informational purposes whenever any major plans are to be considered. Since the City government and the composition of the Board have both changed since that time, and in view of the recent communications mix- up concerning the Portage Avenue widening project, we wish to reiterate that request today. We are more firmly convinced than ever of the desire and need to preserve and restore inner-city neighborhoods. We believe our neigh- borhood is doing a good job and is setting a fine example through its own activities. We hope that with your cooperation we may v.i-.ew the future with optimism. Yours sincerely, s/ John Drew Truland for the Park Avenue neighbo:r'hood Association The Board thanked Mr. Truland for appearing and said they would be happy to cooperate. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request of the Traffic Division to install 2 parking meters on the east side of the 200 block of North Michigan Street between Colfax and LaSalle. CONTRACTOR'S BONDS Contractor's bonds were aporoved and ordered filed for: Andrew Murdock to 5/8/73 Bud's Concrete Contractor to 4/27/73 A Mond for Sam Doi was ordered sent back to the Insurance.Company for updating the power of.attorney, and the release for a former bond was referred to the Engineering Department for checking. REQUEST OF BEREAN SEVENTH -DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH TO ERECT A TENT 1 1 Reverend Roy Bellinger, Jr. appeared before the Board and presented the following letter: 5/8/72 nn� J 1 May 8, 1972 Dear Sir: The church I pastor is a part of the Seventh -day Adventist organization. Each summer we sponsor a opportunity camp. The Conference owns a camp in Cassopolis, Mic., where children from low income families are sent during the summer. The ladies of the church sponsor a Darcus Society to aid in relief of disaster such as fire, storm etc. Our summer activity consists of a community involvment which is a person to person witness program. With this a tent is used in which a children's morning arts and crafts classes are held. Also there are character building classes with a spiritual emphasis. In the evening there are adult meetings held for a hour and a half. The summer programs lasts for about eight weeks. The tent is fire -proofed and rock gravel is used on the ground. This information is submitted to explain our work and request per- mission to erect a 40 x 60 tent. The lots are in the city Auditor's hand because of back taxes. The lots are located on the corner of Keasey and Carroll Streets. Respectfully yours, s/ Roy Bellinger, Jr., Pastore Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the above matter was referred to the legal Department for study. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORTS Street light outage reports were ordered filed for the period of 4/27/72 to 5/3/72. There being no further business to come was adjourned at 11:50 A.M. ATTEST: Q / 2 Clerk :for the Board, the meeting Che�►1 es A ne Jr. Willi . Richardson . 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