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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/12/72 Board of Public Works Minutes335 June 12, 1972 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety conven6d at 9:30 A.M. on Monday, June 12, 1972. Present were Mr. Charles A. Sweeney, Jr., City Attorney and William J. Richardson, City Engineer. Minutes of the last meeting were reviewed and approved. FIRE DEPARTMENT Chief Bland was present and matters pertaining to his department were discussed. The following letter was presented: - June 9, 1972 Board of Public Works and Safety l3th Floor, County City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 Re: IFA Convention Irlm Honorable Board Members: e-4 in Attached hereto please find correspondence directed to me from Lt. William T. Schmidt, Secretary of the I.F.A., requesting that Washington Street, U directly in front of the Albert Pick Motor Inn, be used for a water ball contest scheduled for 8:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 29, 1972. Also, it has been requested that an Engine Company be used to supply the water. The entire event will last approximately two (2) hours. Naturally, the South Bend Police Department will be notified of arrangements upon your approval. Your consideration will be appreciated. Respectfully submitted, SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT s/ Jack R. Bland, Fire Chief JRB/ss Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board referred to matter to the Engineering Department, Bureau of Traffic for study and report. Chief Bland requested permission for Lt. William T. Schmidt to attend the 38th annual Validation Conference of the International Fire Service Training Association, to be held on July 10, through 14, 1972 at Oaklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request. BIKE ROUTE ALTERED Mr. Paul Boehm, Director of Public Recreation, appeared before the Board with a modified plan for the Bike Route as follows: Route will begin and end at Keller Park, Riverside Drive, just` East of Sherman Avenue; from Keller Route will go North on Riverside, loop in and out of Pinhook Park and proceed North on Riverside to Cleveland Road; turning East on Cleveland using sidewalk on North side of road to Kenilworth; North on Kenilworth to Brook - trail Drive and continue North to Darden Road; Turn left on Darden and proceed west across Darden Bridge to Glenview Drive; At Glenview turn South to Viking Drive; turn left at Viking Drive and proceed East back to Riverside Drive; turn right on Riverside and go south back to Keller Park. 336 6/12/72 Route to be marked with official signs as follows: Bike Route Signs 24" by 181, Bike Route' signs 12" x 1811 Directional signs 12" x 18" Route to be officially opened: June 24 or July 1 depending on progress made in marking route. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the modified route for the Bike Rouse. POLICE DEPARTMENT The following letter was ordered filed by the Board: June 8, 1972 Board of Public Works and Safety County City Building South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: In my absence from June 9 through the 19th, during which time I will be in Boston, Massachusetts, division Chief Frank Arsenault will be Acting Chief of Police and will attend to all business of the Board of Public Works and Safety and of the Cabinet in my stead. In case of emergency I can be reached at the Holiday Inn, #5 Blossom Street at Charles River, Boston, Massachusetts, TX #617-742-7630. Respectfully, s/ Robert W. Seals Chief of Police RWS/mm CADET WILLIAM S. HEDL TO ACTIVE DUTY Cadet William S. Hedl has been ordered, with consent, by the United States Air Force Reserve to Active Duty Training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas for basic training. This will be for a six months period.,. He requests a six months leave. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board granted his requests and approved his six months leave starting June 15, 1972. USE OF BUMPER STICKERS ON POLICE CARS A letter was received from Chief Seals requesting permission to allow the placing of bumper stickers advertising the forthcoming F.O.P. Lodge #36 Rodeo to be held July 7,8 and9, 1972 on Police Department Vehicles. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board granted the request RESIGNATION OF CADET BRENT R. HEMMERLEIN Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board accepted the resignation of Brent R. Hemmerlein from the Cadet Program, effective July 15, 1972. DATE OF CADET PROGRAM CHANGED Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request of Chief Seals to change the induction of the new Cadets to June 16, 1972. 3: 6i 1, ,- 6/12/72 The collision report for the Month of May, 1972 for the Police Department, was presented and ordered filed. BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB STANDARDS DIVISION Mr. Richard Liszewski, Sub -Standards Director, appeared before the Board and the following matters were discussed: 1631 S. Franklin Street Mr. Liszewski informed the Board that Mr. Miskin, the owner, is having the structure on the property at 1631 South Franklin Street demolished. The Board directed that Mr. Liszewski check to see the structure is demolished by June 26, 1972. Mr. Liszewski asked permission to bring owners of the following property before the Board to show cause why their structures should not be demol- ished: 2108 West Linden Avenue Mary & Clementine Klota 1214 Whiteman Court Eldon Gard 606 East Pennsylvania Leon & Fanchon Eshenbaugh 608 East Pennsylvania Karl Dubai] & Mary Dubail Bande 2-2 East Keasey Street Marietta Lippens e—) 319 South St. Peter Street Hazel D. Ullery & Betty Nuner LIB 832 East Indiana Avenue This matter having been continued to this date, Mr. Liszewski now asked for permission to seek bids on the demolition of the structure at 832 East Indiana Avenue. The Board, upon motion made, seconded and carried, authorized Mr. Liszewski to seek bids for the demolition. 3001 Western Avenue Mr. Arthur Lange], 4403 Ouron Circle, owner of the structure at 3001 Western Avenue, app eared before the Board to protest the demolition of the structure. He said he would refuse to let it be torn down. After a full discussion, upon motion made, seconded and carried the Board directed Mr. Liszewski to seek bids for the demolition of the structure at 3001 Western Avenue. 712-714-715 Marietta Street -James E. Kushto, Guardian for Lott]e J. King, not having appeared before the Board to show cause why the structures at 712, 714 and 715 Marietta Street should not be demolished, the Board now instructs Mr. Liszewski to seek bids for the demolition of the above structures. 2112 Rogers Street No action having been taken by the Model Cities Program, and numerous complaints having been received about the condition of the structure at 2112 Rogers Street, Mr. Liszewski was instructed to contact the Model Cities Group and report back at the June 26th meeting. 237 East Paris Street This being the date set, bids were received for the demolition of the structure at 237 East Paris Street. Non -collusion affidavits were found to be in order, and the bids were as follows: O'Neal Trucking Company $675.00 Machinery Supply Co. 875.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the bid was awarded to the O'Neal Trucking Company on its low bid of $675.00. 1815 Lincoln Way West Mr. Jack O"Connell, from ACTION appeared before the Board to complain about a building at 1815 Lincoln Way West. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board directed Mr. Liszewski to investigate the complaint and report to the Board on June 26th. ACTION TO MOVE FROM #5 FIRE STATION Mr. O'Connell informed the Board that ACTION, Inc., would be moving from #5 Fire Station by the end of the month. 3381 6/12/72 PETITION TO VACATE A PORTION OF ST. PETER STREET - ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL A petition was received asking for the vacation of St. Peter Street between Madison Street and Cedar Street by St. Joseph's Hospital. $75.00 was deposited for costs. Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the petition was referred to the Engineering Department and the Area Plan Commission simultaneously forstudy and recommendation. ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARING - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3358,1972 - INDIANA & MICHIGAN ELECTRIC COMPANY This being the date set, hearing was had on the Assessment Roll in Vacation Resolution No. 3358,1972, for the vacation of a; part of the first North -South alley West of Ironwood Drive, running south 133.E+5 feet from the South Right of way line of the Grand Trunk and Western Railroad. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on May 26, June 2 and June 9, 1972 and same were found to be sufficient. No remonstrators having appeared and no written remonstrances having been received, upon motion made, seconded and 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. REMONSTRANCE FILED - PAVING ALLEY A remonstrance was filed in ;the matter of the paving of an alley from Oakwood Drive to Lathrop Street between Inglewood Place and Hollywood Place. The Clerk was instructed to return the petition to Mr. and Mrs. Kalman, informing them remonstrances must be filed at the time of the public hearing on Barrett Law projects. LETTER FROM STATE BOARD OF HEALTH A letter from the State Board of Health, addressed to Clay Utilities, Inc., with reference to approval of plans and specifications for sewer force main and lift station was ordered filed. RESOLUTION NO. f - 6/12/72 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of South Bend has compiled a current detailed inventory of all real property owned by the City of South Bend, Indiana, pursuant to Section 30A-1 of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works and Safety has reviewed said inventory of real property and it now finds that certain of the parcels of real estate now owned by the City are not necessary to the public use and are not set aside by state or city law for public pur- poses pursuant to Section 30A-2 of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works. and Safety now wishes to take the necessary action to make it possible for the Board, in the future, to sell said parcels of real estate pursuant to Chapter 30A of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of South Bend, Indiana: 1. That the parcels of real estate owned by the City, contained in the list attached hereto and made a part of this resolution, are not necessary to the public use and are not set aside by state or city taw for public purposes. n 6/12/72 2. That this resolution shall be immediately upon its adoption be submitted to the Common Council of the City of South Bend pursuant to Section 30A-2 of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend. Adopted this 12th day of June, 1972 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND s/ Charles -A. Sweeney, Jr. s/ William J. Richardson ATTEST: s/ Freda G. Noble Clerk of the Board of Public Works and Safety LETTER FROM ROGER PARENT RE: HOUSE AT 1320 EAST CEDAR STREET A letter was received from Councilman Roger Parent regarding a house at 1320 East Cedar Street which is in very bad condition. Mr. Liszewski informed the Board that Charles Boynton is the attorney for the estate of Leona Fites, the owner. The Board instructed the Clerk to write to Mr. Boynton informing him that the property must be cleaned up at once, and if the house has been sold, the new owner is to appear before the Board on June 26th. LETTER FROM _ROGER PARENT RE• HOUSE AT 2417 EAST EDISON ROAD A letter was received from Councilman Roger Parent about a house at 2417 East Edison Road which is reportedly owned by the United States Postal Service for the future building of a Post Office. The house on the property is in very bad condition, with broken windows, debris, etc. Mr. Liszewski was instructed to write to the owners asking them to come before theBoard on June 26th to show cause why the building should not be demolished. HUMANE SOCIETY ANNUAL REPORT The Annual Report of the Humane Society of St. Joseph Coubty,�`indiana, Inc., was filed with the Board. MR. TOM QUARLES - FLYING SQUAD Mr. Tom Quarles, 3005A Easton Court, Mishawaka, appeared before the Board with five boys who comprise a 'flying squad' of the Southeast Neighborhood Center. He was requesting a contract between the City.and the Flying Squad to clean up vacant lots in the city for $1.40 per hour. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, this was referred to the City Engineer and the City Controller. LETTER RE: DAVEMEDICH vs CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ET AL Cause No. F-2616, St. Joseph Superior Court June 6, 1972 Mr. Charles A. Sweeney, Jr. South Bend, Indiana Re: Dan Medich vs. City of South Bend et at Cause No. F-2616, St. Joseph Superior Court Dear Mr. Sweeney: At the request of Aetna insurance Company we have appeared for the City of South Bend in the above entitled cause. 340 6/12/72 Damage is alleged during the execution of a demolition contract by Machinery Supply Company, Inc., and A. J. Davis. The complaint alleges that the City of South Bend is withholding $3,100'.00 due to the other two defendants apparently for performance of the demolition contract. The prayer is $1,112.64. 1 do not know how to answer the allegation that the City is holding $3,100.00 on behalf of Machinery Supply Company and A. J. Davis. Would you please advise me as to the truth of this allegation so that I may properly respond to it. I shall also like a copy of the demolition contract issued by the City so that I might know whether there are hold harmless and indemnification clause agreements and insurance provisions. Your prompt response would be most helpful to me. Very truly yours, s/ James H. Pankow Mr. Sweeney informed the Board that the city should take the position that it did not have the authority to withbold the money, and thereupon upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board referred the matter to the Legal Department for an answer. SALE OF PROPERTY ON EAST MiLL RACE Mr. Sweeney reported to the Board that South Bend Screw Products and AAys Rental wished to purchase property in the East Mill Race. He feels it is not in the best interest of the City to sell the property but he feels it could be leased. However, the city does not have the money to appoint a surveyor. If the interested persons wish to hire a surveyor to have the property surveyed and lease it, he would have no objections. The Board, upon mot•i6n made, seconded and carried, moved that the City Attorney handle the matter. BUREAU OF SANITATION - PACKER TRUCK Mr.. Richardson informed the Board that the Bureau of Sanitation is in need of a packer type truck. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Clerk was instructed to advertise for said truck accord- ing to plans and specifications on file, with bids to be returnable on June 26, 1972. REQUEST TO BLOCK STREET A letter was received from Mrs. Victor Papal for the Eastgate neigh- borhood group, asking for permission to block Winston Drive from Cabot to Hepler streets on July 2, 1972 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, this was referred to the Bureau of traffic. CHANGE ORDER NO.4 - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved Contract Change order No. 4 in Division A - Wastewater Treatment Plant Add- ition. The change will increase the contract $6,065.00. NO PARKING ON LINCOLN WAY EAST The following memo was received from the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting: "The Indiana State Highwat Department under_a TOPICS program has let a contract to improve Lincoln Way East from Miami to Twyckenham in South Bend. This project involves removal of the unsightly railing and replacing it with guard rail, installation of curbs and sidewalks all along the river bank. Also the street will be center lined and lane lined to provide for four lanes of traffic. The Federal funds will not be allowed unless an improvement of traffic flow results, hence the removal of parking. n 341, 6/12/72 At the present time there is.little use of the curb space for parking on this facility. Where there is a deficiency, the owners of property have been contacted and time will be allowed for them to provide parking facilities either by off-street or re -location. It is recommended that the attached proposal be executed and forwarded to the Indiana State Highway Commission, P.O. Box 429, LaPorte, Indiana." Upon motlon made, seconded and carried, the proposal to ~make the proposed change in parking on Lincoln Way East was executed. PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT - FAIRFAX ESTATES, SECTION 2 A project completion affidavit for pavements, curbs, sanitary sewer and storm sewers was approved by the Board for Fairfax Estates No. 2. PETITION TO CLOSE ALLEY TO TRAFFIC A petition bearing fourteen signatures was presented to the Board asking that the first east -west alley south of Indiana Avenue between Main and Michigan Streets be closed to traffic between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, this was referred to the Bureau of Traffic for study and report. U U CONTINUATION CERTIFICATE - WILLIE'S CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Upon motion made, seconded and carried, a continuation certificate for a Contractor's bond for Willie's Construction Company to June 8, 1973 was approved by the,Board. PERFORMANCE BOND AND MAINTANANCE BOND - RIETH-RILEY COMPANY Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, a Performace Bond and a Maintenance Bond for Rieth-Riley Construction Company was approved for Fairfax Estates for a periof of three years to June 1, 1975. PETITION FOR STREET LIGHT - 500 BLOCK SOUTH CARLISLE STREET Walter Kopszynski, City Councilman, sent in a letter with petition attached bearing thirteen signatures asking for the installation of a street light in the 500 block South Carlisle Street. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, this was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and lighting for study and report. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT Street light outage reports were ordered filed for the perios of 5/30/72 to 6/7/72 NEXT MEETING JUNE 26, 1972 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board moved the next meeting will be June 26, 1972. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion made, seconded and carried, the meeting was ad urned at 10:40 A.M.; es 9. W i l l i am J./-i chardson ATTEST: -,&, Az Clerk