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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/03/72 Board of Public Works MinutesJuly 3, 1972 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety was convened at 9:30 A. M. on Monday, July 3, 1972. Present were Mr. James V. Barcome and Mr. William J. Richardson, members. Mr. Richardson presided in the absence of Mr. Charles A. Sweeney, Jr. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chief Bland was present and matters pertaining to his department were discussed. The Chief presented specifications for Fire Department Vehicles, and requested that bids be obtained for three vehicles. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board instructed the Clerk to advertise for bids for the Fire Department Pumpers, bids to be returnable on July 17,.1972. BIDS FOR UNIFORMS AND UNIFORM EQUIPMENT Chief Bland informed the hoard that he would like to have bids re- ceived for Uniforms and Uniform E gjipment for the Fire Department. The Board instructed the Clerk to advertise for bids to be return- able on July 17th. RETIREMENT OF ANDREW A. VARGYAS The following letter was presented by the Chief: June 30, 1972 Board of Public Works and Safety 13th Floor County City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 Re: Firefighter Andrew A. Vargyas Honorable Board Members: Attached hereto please find the Application and Declaration for Retire- ment of the above named firefighter. He wishes to make his retirment retroactive to July 1, 1972. Firefighter Vargyas has completed thirty-five (35) years of service on the South Bend Fire Department. He was appointed on August 15, 1936, and was born on November 28, 1912. 1 recommend that his retirement be granted, which I trust will meet with your approval. Respectfully yours, s/ Jack R. Bland, Fire Chief JRB/ss Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board accepted with regret the resignation of Firefighter Andrew Vargyas and instructed the Clerk to write to Mr. Vargyas expressing thanks for his many years of service to the City of South Bend. RESIGNATION OF FIREFIGHTER MICHAEL DOMBROWSKI The following letter was presented by the Chief: 7/3/72 June 30, 1972 Board of Public Works and Safety 13th Floor County City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 Re: Resignation of Firefighter Michael Dombrowski Honorable Board Members: I am attaching for your information a letter of resignation from Firefighter Michael Dombrowski as an employee of the South Bend Fire Department. As set out in his letter, his resignation stems from the fact that a request for a leave of absence was denied by this office. It is my opinion that his request was inconsistent with the intene and purpose of normal or emergency leave granting. Firefighter Dombrowski requested that his resignation be effective on the 1st day of July, 1972. This request meets with my approval and I would recommend that same be granted. Thank you. Respectfully yours, SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT JRB/ss s/ Jack R. Bland, Fire Chief Upon motion made, seconded and carried the recommendation was accepted and the resignation of Firefighter Michael Dombrowski was accepted as of July 1, 1972 PERMISSION TO BURN IN SPECIFIED LOCATIONS The Chief presented the following letter: July 3, 1972 Board of Public Works and Safety 13th Floor County City Building South Bend, Indiana Re: Permission to burn in Specified locations Honorable Board Members: As a part of our training program, the South Bend Fire Department from time to time practices the art of firefighting through the use of vacant properties. It is hereby requested that this department be granted permission to contact and deal with appropriate governmental units to fulfill the needs of such a training program. Departments directly involved will be the Department of Engineering, Department of Redevelopment, Sub -Standard Housing, St. Joseph County Health Department, and possibly demolition contractors. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Respectfully yours, SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT s/ Jack R. Bland, Fire Chief JRB/ss 357 7/3/72 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board granted permission to the Chief to use vacant properties for fire department training. The area in question at this time is the Randolph Street area. SICK LEAVE OVER THIRTY DAYS - JOHN VIGH The Chief informed the Board that Firefighter John Vigh, Jr. has undergone surgery during the past week and is presently In the hos- pital. He asked to extend his sick leave until August 1, 1972. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board granted the request and Firefighter John Vigh's sick leave is extended until August 1, 1972. POLICE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL POLICE BOND - TERRY WHEELER Upon motion made, seconded -and carried, the Board approved the Special Police Bond for Terry Wheeler to April 13, 1973. �...1 S it S CLEANERS TO CLEAN CROSSING GUARD UNIFORMS Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board awarded the bid to Uclean and store crossing guard's uniforms for the summer to S & S Cleaners, this being the only bid received. TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR UNIFORMS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board instructed the Clerk to advertise for Uniforms and Uniform Equipment for the Police Depart- ment for the next year, bids to be returnable on July 17, 1972 BUILDING DEPARTMENT USE OF MODULAR MOBILE OFFICE FOR LEHMANN GAS & OIL Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the recomm- endation of the Building Commissioner that the Lehmann Gas & Oil Company be permitted to use a modular mobile office at 334 South Notre Dame Avenue. PERMISSION TO HOLD TENT SERVICES Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board accepted the rec- ommendation of the Building Commissioner and approved the use of a tent for services at the corner of Washington Street between Camden and Liberty Streets July 16th through July 29th from 8:00 A.N. until approximately 10:30 P.M. TENT SHOW FOR GATES CHEVROLET Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the rec- ommendation of the Building Commissioner that Gates Chevrolet Corp- oration be permitted to hold a tent show on land adjacent to their building on Franklin Street. Mr. Harold Moon, appeared before the Board, representing Gates Chevrolet and asked that the time limit for the tent show be ex- tended to run through July 15th. Permission was granted. SUB -STANDARDS DIVISION Mr. Richard Liszewski, Sub -Standards Director appeared before the Board and the following matters were discussed: 358 7i3i72 Mr. Liszewski requested that the following persons be brought before the Board to show cause why buildings should not be demolished: 2503 Bertrand Street First National Bank of Mishawaka Trustee for the Willis C. Divine 1318 S. Rush Street 608 Crescent Street 209 E. Elder Street 608 E. Ohio Street 713 S. Clinton Street Estate and David Sims Dale E. & Doris M. Rouch Ophelia M. Owsley, deceased, Heirs: Manila Wilboe & Gaiia Fonseca Mildred Dallie Rice Harry D. Brooks Franklin E & Luella L. Roberts Upon motion made, seconded and carried the Board granted his request and indicated those persons should come before the Board. 2112 Roger Street The bids on the structure at 2112 Roger Street were received some time ago, and the awarding was held up pending action by the Model Cities Neighborhood. The award for the demd- lition of the structure is now awarded to Machine Supply Company on its low bid of $305.00. 1914 S. Carlisle Street Mr. Andrew Molnar, 1902 South Carlisle Streetappeared before the Board to request the demolition of the structure at 1914 South Carlisle. it is in bad condition and is very close to his home and he is afraid it is a fire hazard. He presented a petition containing fifty signatures of persons wishing the house demolished. Mr. Liszewski informed the Board that the owner is in a mental institution and there are no heirs. The Board, upon motion made, seconded and carried, referred the matter to the Legal Department to find out what action can be taken. 2417 E. Edison Road A letter was received from William J. Jones Acting Assistand Regional Counsel of the United States Post Office informing the Board that the United States Postal Service had in- structed its construction agent to ask for bids for the demolition of the structure at 2417 E. Edison Road. Mr. Liszewski is of the opinion the structure has already been demolished. BEREAN SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH USE OF ALLEY A letter was received from the Seventh Day Berean Adventist Church asking permission to block an alley adjacent to the lot where they are holding tent services for the period of six weeks. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the request was granted. LETTER FROM S. LAWRENCE WEBB - 920 WEST WASHINGTON STREET South Bend Board of Public dorks and Safety County City Building South Bend, Indiana Re: Demolished House Sirs: This organization seems to be getting muse of the complaints from this area--reason-wedo take such action as we can and act NOW. We have had three complaints on the demolished house in the 900 block of West Washington Street --the first one was because a child hurt herself on a nail --one was because of the Fire hazard and danger to the other homes in the area and today, because of the gang of children using it for a playground and smoking hideaway. Now this house has been half down for more than two weeks, and nothing has been done to clean up the mess. If you have any doubts I would advise that you go to look at it. I dont know who is to blame but it is a rather 35 . 7/3/72 bad situation for this area. May I.have your written reply for my files and the next meeting of the Organization? Sincerely yours, s/ S. Lawrence Webb Executive Director CAIC Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board instructed the Clerk to write to Midwest Demolition Company, the Contractor, directing him to clean up the premises at 920 West Washington Street. WILLIAM PENN FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION TO BLOCK ALLEY Mr, Frank J. Wukovits, Sr. appeared before the Board to request permission for the William Penn Fraternal Organization to block an alley adjacent to their building on West Indiana Avenue while they are holding a picnic on July 15, 1972 commencing at 12:00 noon. e-1 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board granted his request. V U AREA PLAN RECOMMENDATION FOR VACATION OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF PRARiE AVENUE - WILLIAM PENN ORGANIZATION Area Plan Commission files with the Board its unfavorable recommendation for the vacation of the first north -south alley F.Ast of Prairie Avenue running from Indiana Avenue south to the first east -west cross alley. Councilman Frank Horvath appeared before the Board and presented photographs of the subject area and asked that the alley be vacated. Mr. Frank J. Wukovits, Sr, also appeared before the Board to ask that the alley be vacated. Upon motion made, seconded and carried the Board requested the City Engineer to prepare a Vacation Resolution for the vacation of the alley. ADOPTION OF 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 Oak Ridge -Oak Park inter- section to the West property line of 1817 Oak Park Drive, the following Resolution was adopted: VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3359,1972 ASSESSMENT ROLL FILED VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3359,1972 - OAK PARK DRIVE William J. Richardson, City Engineer, files an assessment roll showing the award of damages and the assessments of benefits, in vacation Res- olution No. 3359,1972 for the vacation of Oak Park Drive from the Oak - Ridge -Oak Park intersection to the West property line of 1817 Oak Park Drive. The following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected by such vacation: Lots 57, 84 and a part of Lot 83 in Wooded Estates Addition Total Net Benefits $00.00 Total Net Damages $00.00 Respectfully submitted this 3rd day of July. William J. Richardson, P.E. City Civil Engineer MO 7/3/73 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board adopted said assessment roil and set 9:30 A.M., July 24, 1972 Room 1308, County City Building, South Bend, Indiana, as the date and place of hearing all persons interested in or affect by said vacation. ASSESSMENT ROLL FILED VACATION RESOLUTION 3360,1972 William J. Richardson, City Engineer files an assessment roll showing the award of damages and assessment of benefits, in Vac- ation Resolution No. 3360,1972 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 property may be injuriously or beneficially affected by such vacation: Lot 61, 3rd Plat of Shetterly Addition and Lot 19, Shetterly Place 1st Plat. Total Net Benefits $00.00 Total Net Damages $00.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board adopted said Assessment Roll and set 9:30 A.M., July 24, 1972, Room 1308 County City Building, South Bend, as the date and place for hearing all persons interested in or affected by such vacation. VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3361,1972 - ALLEY EAST OF HIGH_ STREET Area Plan Commission having filed with the Board its favorable rec- ommendation for the vacation of the first North and South alley, East of High Street, running from Dubail Street south to the first east and west alley alongside and adjacent to Lot 88 in Oak Park Second addition, the following Resolution is now adopted: VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3361,1972 RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: That it is desirable to vacate the following: The first North and South alley East of Hiah Street, run- ning from Dubai] South to first East and West alley alongside and adjacent to Lot 88 in Oak Park Second Addition. Reserving the rights and easemtns of all Utilities and the Municipal City of South Bend, Indiana, to construct and maintain any facilities, including, but not limited to, the following: elec- tric, 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: Lot 8 of Oak Park 2nd Addition and a part of unplotted land bounded on the North by Dubail Avenue, on the West by High Street and on the South by Dayton Street. Notice of this Resolution shall be published on the 7th day of July and the 14th day of July, 1972 in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News. 3 6 -1 7/3/72 This Board, at its office, on the 17th day of July, 1972, at 9:30 O'clock A.M., wktl--hear and receive remonstrances from all persons interested in or affected by these proceedings. Adopted this 3rd day of July, 1972. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY s/ James V. Barcome s/ William J. Richardson ATTEST: Freda G. Noble, Clerk VACATION RESOLUTION NO, 3362,1972 - First alley East of Michigan Area Plan Commission having filed with the Board its favorable recommendation for the vacation of the first North -South alley 1�d4 East of Michigan Street, from South R/W line of Milton Street to the North R/W line of Calvert Street, the following resolution to is now adopted: -VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3362,1972 RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, That it is desirable to vacate the following: The first North -South alley East of Michigan Street from South R/W line of Milton Street to the North R/W line�of Calvert Street. 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: telephone, electric, gas, water, sewer, surface water control structures and ditches, within the vacated right of way, unless such rights are re- leased by the individual Utilites. The following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected -by such vacation: Lots 1, 2 and 5 of Bowman's 3rd Addition. Notice of this Resolution shall be published on the 7th day of July and on the 14th day of July, 1972 in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News. This Board, at its office, on the 17th day of July, 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 3rd day of July, 1972. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY s/ James V. Barcome s/ William J. Richardson ATTEST: Freda G. Noble, Clerk 362 7/3/72 The following letter was received by,the-Board and ordered filed: June 26, 1972 City of South Bend Mr. Wm. J. Richardson City Engineer South Bend, Indiana Re: Dry Well Problems German Township Dear Mr. Richardson: We, the Steering Committee for German Township, are submitting data sheets and cost data on additional wells which, in our opinion have gone dry due to the Dewatering Operations at the Sewage Disposal Construction Site: Attached are copies of invoices and data sheets submitted by the affected parties: J. R. Kline, Jr. 52459 Lilac Road found it necessary on April 7, 1972 to replace their (45 ft. - fO ft.) depth well with a new well 80 feet deep S565.83 Robert Watkins, 52777 Lilac Road found it necessary on May 6, 1972 to replace their 58 feet deep well with a new one 85 feet deep $418.10 Rudy Hafstrom, 52723 Lilac Road found it necessary on June 89 1972 to replace their 58 ft. well with a new 87 ft. deep well. $323.90 Frank Lamson, 52625 Lilac Road, 62 feet well has gone dry and he is now in the process of hooking up to the City Water Main on Lilac Road. He has been on Vacation this past week but will sign up for city water during the week of 6-26-72. Discussions with Mr. Lamson and Mr. Hawkins who will make the installation, and myself determined that the installation cost would be $200.00 less than a new 901/100' well. More on this later. $565.00 We are in the process of checking out additional wells giving problems as follows: G. R. Burke, 51615 Lilac Road - 72' deep well. R. V. Mulhapt, 21379 Mays Drive 100'_41, D. K. Annable, 52611 Shellback - 77' Healthwin Hospital deep well situation You are aware, of course, that we are doing all we can as a committee to keep the situation in hand and at time some of the people want to get out of hand and go. I personnaly have kept in touch with the construction work and it is progressing very well. The pile driver is moving next week (6126172) to the west side of the road for work in the second basin. This should hasten the end of the maximum draw down, or pumping, and per- mit a return to about four (4) pumps in about sixty (60) days. We plan on a township meeting in the near future and will advise you of the date. This meeting is for the purpose of explaining what was discussed at the meeting with City Officials, E.P.A. Officials, Engineer and Contractor. Thank you for your continuing study in this dewatering problem. Yours very truly, s/ Paul E. Rudbeck Chairman for German Township Steering Committee CC; E.P.A. South Bend Tribune - Countryman Press 36 LETTER FROM STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION A letter was received from the State Highway Commission, and ordered filed, stating that the assignment of Mr. Kenneth Herceg to the Contract TX-9092 Project T-6000 Main Street Underpass, was satisfactory. BIDS ON PACKET TYPE TRUCK FOR SANITATION DEPARTMENT Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board awarded the bid for one (1) Packer Type Truck for the Sanitation Department to McCormick Motors, Inc., 1225 West Market Street, Nappanee, Indiana, on their bid of $9,800.69, less Excise Tax of $398.00,. , This was the alternate bid. TO ASK FOR BIDS ON THE CLEVELAND ROAD TRUNK SEWER Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board instructed the Clerk to advertise for bids for the Cleveland Road Trunk Sewer, bids to be returnable on July 17, 1972. There will be a $10.00 charge for each set of bids. 114 TO ASK FOR BIDS FOR ONE INDUSTRIAL POWER SWEEPER Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board instructed the Clerk [z, to advertise for bids for One (1) industrial Power Sweeper, as per L� specifications filed with the Board. Bids are to be received up to 9:30 A.M. on July 17, 1972. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE - ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE VALLEY A Certificate of Insurance for the South Bend Lodge of Perfection or Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley was received and upon motion made, seconded and carried referred to the Legal Department. MEMO FROM ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER CONTROL OF TRAFFIC Requests and petitions by businessmen and property owners in the 1600 block of South Michigan Street were turned over to this department for investigation :,and recommendation. I met with the petitioners and also with Capt. Sweitzer of the Police Department Traffic Division and a discussion was held reference the problem which concerns the congregation of youths in the east -west alley between Main and Michigan just south of Indiana. Also a parade of all types of vehicles is continuous in the alley causing congestion, noise and general littering. It is recommended that this alley be posted "THISALLEY CLOSED TO TRAFFIC 8PM to 6AM" "NO LOITERING". Also that NO PARKING signs be installed on the east side of Main Street between Dayton and Indiana prohibiting parking between 8 PM and 2AM. Youths park along this and engage in activities bordering general nuisance. Also to provice further assistance in enforcement by Police that temporary "NO LEFT TURN' signs be installed at Main and Indiana, Dayton and Main and Calvert and Main. These signs will be of the newly devised "drop type" and will be folded up when not needed. Such signs will provide an extension of the "merry-go-round" to Ewing Avenue and possibly discourage it. Such regulations would be experimental and if results are not as anticipated then they would be removed. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the recommendations and granted permission ;to try them on an experi- mental basis. 364 7/3/72 BOND OF JAMES S. JACKSON CO. INC., RELEASED Upon motion made,,seconded and carried, the Bond of James Jackson Company, Inc., was ordered released as of this date. COMPLAINT - WARREN OUTLAW Mr. Warren Outlaw, 3217 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana complained to the Board that he has contracts with the Veterans Ad- ministration and F.N.A. as well as demolition Contractors, to clean up the debris when houses are demolished, and frequently when his sons are cleaning up they have been stopped by the Police. He was advised to get a letter from the Contractors or Mr. Brown of the V.A. stating that he had'a right to clean up the premises or have his sons on the premises. Councilman Newburn spoke in support of his statement. COUNCILMAN PARENT PRESENT Councilman Parent inquired about the status of the houee on Brummit Lane and was referred to Mr. Liszewski. He also asked about the debris at 1320 East Cedar and asked is this was city property. This was referred to the Legal Department to see about the status of the deed to this property. ASKED TO RELEASE BOND - AAA EXCAVATING AND WRECKING COMPANY A letter was received from the Reliance Bonding Company asking for the release of a bond on AAA Excavating and Wreeking company and was referred to the Engineering Department for investigation. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES DEPARTMENT Mr. Bert Cichowicz, City Sealer, appeared before the Board and matters pertaining to his department were discussed. PERMISSION TO ATTEND CONFERENCE Mr. Cichowicz asked permission to attend the 57th National Conference on Weights and Measures in Washington, D.C. from July 10 to 14th. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the request was granted. Mr. Cichowicz presented his report for -the fiscal year, and it was ordered filed. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE Upon motion made, seconded and carried, a request for approval of 2 Hour Parking -Limit on the North side of the 2.300 block Lincoln Way West from Elmer Street to Olive Street was approved. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT Street Light Outage Reports were ordered filed for 6/12/72 - 6/28/72. There being no further business to come before made, seconded and carried, them tiwas adj '14 61_"� ATTEST: Clerk am J. the Board upon motion �rned at 10:55 A.K D rcome ichardson