HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/05/72 Board of Public Works Minutes329
June 5, 1972
A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened on
Monday, June 5, 1972 at 9:30 A.M. Ali members were present. Minutes of
the last meeting were read and approved.
COMPLAINT - MRS. JANET ALLEN
Mrs. Janet Alien appeared before the Board to complain that a house at
the corner of Elwood and Olive Streets is being used for a purpose for
which it has no permission, and that it is only partially on a comer
cial lot. The business is being run by Edward Szczesniak, who lives
at 922 North College Street. He originally was given permission to have
a candy store, but is presently running a carry -out food business and
is allowing parking on part of the lot. Upon motion made, seconded and
carried, this was referred to the'Legal Department.
COMPLAINT OF MRS. LEE SWAN
Mrs. Lee Swan, 2022 South Swygart Street appeared before the Board to
complain about the trucks using Ewing Avenue. This was, upon motion made,
seconded and carried, referred to the Engineering Department.
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2lJ BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB STANDARDS DIVISION
C.) 1631 South Franklin Street Mr. Liszewski, who was present, requested
a continuation of one week in this matter. Upon motion made, seconded
and carried, the matter was:,continued for one week.
672 LaPorte Avenue
Mr. Jerry Davis appeared before the Board and asked for an extension
of time before the demolition of this building. Upon motion made, seconded
and carried, the Board instructed Mr. Liszewski to seek bids for the
demolition of the structure at 672 LaPorte Avenue.
140 East North -Shore Drive Mr. Liszewski was granted permission to notify
the owners to appear before the Board to show cause why the structure at
140 East North Shore Drive should not be demolished.
21641 West Victoria Street Mr. Liszewski was granted permission to
notify the owners to appear before the Board to show cause why the structure
at 21641 West Victoria Street should not be demolished.
711 George Avenue Mr. Liszewski was granted permission to notify the
owners to appear before the Board to show cause why the structure at 711
George Avenue should not be demolished.
2405 Kenwood Avenue Mr. Liszewski was granted permission to notify the
owners to appear before the Board to show cause why the structure;;at
2405 Kenwood Avenue should not be dmolished.
832 East Indiana Avenue This matter, upon the recommendation of Mr. Liszewski
was continued for one week.
1219 Whiteman Court Mr. Durwood Elliott, 1130 East Cedar Street, appeared
as the buyer on land contract of this property. He asked for an extension
of time because he is waiting for an insurance settlement. He was advised
to contact his attorney, Mr. Joseph Ettle, to inform him that Mr. Liszewski
was instructed to seek bids for the demolition of the structure at 1219
Whiteman Court. Mr. Gerard Feeney, Attorney representing the owners, Gordon
and Virginia Byer, said this was satisfactory, as the insurance settlement
should be made by that time.
1123 East Donald Street "Mr. Karl Dubail having been instructed to appear
before the Board, ;;and Mr. Liszewski having informed the Board that no
receipt showing the registered letter had been delivered, having been re-
ceived, this matter is now continued for one month.
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405 East Dubail Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Ward appeared before the Board to
state they had no objections to the structure at 405 East Dubai] being
demolished. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, Mr. Liszewski was
authorized to seek bids for the demolition.
1007 Lincoln Way West Burke E. Hammond, having been instructed to
appear before the Board to show cause why the structure at 1007.Lincoln
Way West should not be demolished, and Mr. Hammond not having appeared,
Mr. Liszewski is now authorized to seek bids for the.demolition of the
structure.
616 East Wenger Street Mr. DuComb, attorney for the owners, appeared
,before the Board and stated the owners had.,no objection to the demol-
ition of the structure at 616 East Wenger Street. Thereupon Mr.
Liszewski was authorized to seek bids for the demolition.
618 East Wenger Street This matter having been continued to this date,
Mr. Liszewski is now authorized to seek bids for the demolition of the
structure at 618 East Wenger Street.
1217 South Rush Street This being the date set for receiving bids
for demolition of 1217 S. Rush Street, the following bids were opened,
and all non -collusion affidavits were found to be in order:
Machinery Supply Company $875.00
O'Neal Trucking Co. 765.00
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the bid was awarded to O'Neal
Trucking Company on its low bid of $765.00
614 East Kease Street This being the date set for receiving bids for
demolition of 6117 East Keasey Street, the following bids were opened
and read: All non -collusion affidavits were found to be in order..
Machingery Supply Co. $395.00
O'Neal Trucking Co. 563.00
Bid was awarded to Machinery Supply on its low bid of $395.00
225-227 East Elder Street This being the date set for receiving bids
for the demolition of the structure at 225-227 East Elder Street, the
following bids were opened: Non -collusion affidavits were found to
be in order:
Machinery Supply Co. $875.00
O'Neal Trucking Co. 814.00
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the bid was awarded to O'Neal
Trucking Company on its low bid of $814.00
612 East Wenger Street This being the date set for receiving bids for
the demolition of the structure at 612 East Wenger Street, the following
bids were opened: Non -collusion affidavits were found to be in order.
Machinery Supply Co. $745.00
O'Neal Trucking Co. 784.00
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the bid was awarded to Machinery
Supply Company on its low bid of $745.00.
906 Stanfield Street This being the date set for receiving bids for
the demolition of the structure at 906 Stanfield Street, the following
bids were opened: Non -collusion affidavits were found to be in order.
Machinery Supply Co. $665.00
O'Neal Trucking Co. 1,000.00
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the bid was awarded to Machinery
Supply Company on its low bid of $665.00.
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ACTION IN -KIND VOUCHERS FILED
ACTION in -kind vouchers covering estimated rental valuation for Fire
Stations #5, #7, #8 and #10 were filed for the month of June, 1972.
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES REPORT
Mr. Bert Cichowicz appeared before the Board and filed his report for
the month of May, 1972. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the
report was ordered filed.
PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT LETTER
The following letter was received by the Board:
May 31, 1972
Board of Public Works
City of South Bend
"44 County -City Building
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M Gentlemen:
U The Department of Public Recreation has presented to the Traffic Eng-
ineer of the City of South Bend and to representatives of both the
South Bend Police and Fire Departments a proposed route for a bicycle
trail in the northwest section of the City. These officials have given
their approval of the route and I am now presenting it to you for final
approval. I would appreciate it if this could be put on the agenda for
your June 5th meeting.
This route would be laid out so as to use city streets and county
streets over a 12 mile route beginning and ending at the Leeper Park
Tennis Center building in the 800 block of North Lafayette.
From Leeper Park the route would follow Riverside Drive to Pinhook
Park, loop into and out of Pinhook Park and continue north on Riverside
Drive to the bridge across the St. Joseph river on Darden Road, proceed
across the bridge north on Darden Road and turn right on Brooktrails Drive
to Kennilworth and south on Kenilworth to Cleveland Road, use the sidewalk
on the north side of Cleveland to go west to Riverside Drive, turn left
on Riverside and proceed south to the Angola Street Bridge, go east across
the bridge and turn to the right on North Shore Blvd., to Michigan Street,
go south onMichigan to Leeper Park and then west on Riverside Drive back
to the Leeper Park Tennis Center Building.
This route will be marked with official signs indicating it as a
"Bike Route" and with adequate directional signs. Such a route will nor-
mally not have any organized bicycle traffic using it bit will be one
which people will be encouraged to use in whatever number they choose at
whatever time is convenient for them - seven days a week.
I trust that this project will receive your approval.
Sincerely,
s/ Paul F. Boehm
PFB/kjf Director of Public Recreation
Mr. Paul Boehm, Director of Public Recreation, appeared before the Board
to answer any questions they might have. After a full discussion the
matter was continued one week, until the June 12, 1972 meeting.
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PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS APPROVED
Upon motion made, seconded and carried the Board approved plans and
specifications for water works installations and fittings.
VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3359.1972-_OAK _PARK DRIVE
Area Plan Commission having filed with the Board its recommendation
for the vacation of Oak Park Drive from the Oakridge-Oak Park inter-
section to the West property line of 1817 Oak Park Drive,,the following
resolution was adopted:
VACATION RESOLUTION No. 3359,1972
RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, That it is desirable to vacate the following:
Oak Park Drive from the Oakridge-Oak Park
intersection to the west Property line of
1817 Oak Park Drive
Reserving the rights and easements of all Utilities and the
Mun4c.i.pal City of South Bend, Indiana, to construct and maintain any
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 re-
leased by the individual Utilities.
The following property may be injuriously or beneficially
affected by such vacation:
Lot 57, 84 and a part of Lot 83 of Wooded
Estate Addition
Notice of this Resolution shall be published on the 9th day
of June and the 16th day of June, 1972, in the South Bend Tribune and
the Tri County News.
This Board, at its office, on the 19th day of June, 1972
at 9:30 A.M o'clock will hear and receive remonstrances from all
persons interested in or affected by these proceedings.
Adopted this 5th day of June, 1972.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
s/ Charles A. Sweeney, Fr.
s/ James V. Barcome
s/ William J. Richardson
ATTEST:
Freda G. Noble, Clerk
VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3360.1972 - ALLEY SOUTH OF RIVERSIDE DRIVE
Area Plan Commission having filed with the Board its recommendation
for the vacation of the first East-West alley south of Riverside Drive
running from Leland Avenue to the first North -South alley, the following ■
Resolution was adopted:;'
VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3360,1972
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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The first East-West alley south of Riverside
Drive running from Leland Avenue to the first
North -South alley.
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 property:
Lot,61, 3rd plat of Shetterly Addition, and
Lot 19, Shetterly Place 1st Plat
Notice of this Resolution shall be published on the 9th day
of June, and on the 16th day of June, 1972 in the South Bend Tribune and
1114 the Tri County News.
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21� This Board, at its office, on the 19th day of June, 1972 at
�-+ 9:30 o'clock A.M., will hear and receive remonstrances from all persons
interested in or affected by these proceedings.
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Adopted this 5th day of June, 1972.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
s/ Charles A. Sweeney, Jr.
s/ James V. Barcome
s/ William J. Richardson
ATTEST:
Freda G. Noble, Clerk
LETTER FROM EMMANUEL CHURCH OF DELIVERANCE
A letter was received from the Emmanuel Church of Deliverance, 415
West LaSalle Avenue, South Bend, requesting permission to conduct a
March as follows:
Originate from the church, proceed South on Williams
Street to Jefferson, East on Jefferson to Kresge Co.,
where songs will be sung, proceed south on Michigan
to Western Avenue, West on Wester to Chapin Street,
North on Chapin to the K & F Food Mkt. where songs will
be sung, proceed north on Chapin to Washington, West
on Washington to Walnut where songs will be sung.
This is for the opening of its Annual Youth Convention from July 3rd
to July 8th.
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, this was referred to the Bureau
of Traffic for investigation and report.
MUNICIPAL PARKING GARAGES - HOURS
A letter was received from Mr. Stanley Hull, Manager of the Parking
Garages asking for permission to close the Jefferson Garage at 11:00
A.M. instead of 1:00 A.M and the Colfax Garage at 12:00 A.M. instead
of 1:00 A.M.
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board accepted the above
recommendation and directed the garages closed at the stated hours.
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LETTER REGARDING STREET LIGHT
A letter was received from Mike Voynovich, 532 East Oakside Boulevard,
requesting that a street light at Oakside Boulevard and Rush Street which
is using an incandescent light bechanged to a mercury light. Upon motion
made, seconded and carried, this was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and
Lighting for investigation and report.
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE - NORTHERN ELECTRIC COMPANY.
A Certificate of Insurance was approved for the -Northern Electric Company,
Inc., for blanket contractual insurance for the Central Services Facility
Building.
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the recommendation
of the Traffic Department for two hour parking time limit zone for the north
one half block on the East side of the street in the 500 block North Michigan
Street.
STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORTS
Street Light Outage reports were order filed for the period of 5/22/72
to 6/l/72.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:40 A.M.
Charles A. Sweeney, Jr.
ATZEST:
Freda G. Noble, Clerk
James V. Barcome 110111
William Ri hardson
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