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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/31/72 Board of Public Works Minutes• 0 • July 31, 1972 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened on Monday, July 31, 1972 at 9:30 A.M. Those present were James V. Barcome, City Controller, and William J. Richardson, City Engineer. Mr. Richardson chaired the meeting. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. BIDS ON POWER STREET SWEEPER This being the date set for receiving bids for a Power Street Sweeper for the Street Department, and only one bid having been received, it was opened and read as follows: Tennant Company, 1 Tennant 92 Power Sweeper 701 North Lilac Drive as per specifications Minneapolis, Minnesota 55440 $10,066.50 Non -Collusion affidavit was found to be in order, and a certified check in the amount of $1,107.31 accompanied bid. Proofs of pub- lication of notice were tendered by the Clerk and found to be sufficient. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the bid was referred to the Street Commissioner for study and report. FIRE DEPARTMENT Chief Bland appeared before the Board and matters pertaining to.his department were discussed. RETIREMENT OF FIREFIGHTER OSCAR TETZLAFFY The Chief presented the following letter: July 29, 1972 Board of Public Works and Safety 13th Floor, County City Building South Bend, Indiana Re: Firefighter Oscar Tetzlaff Honorable Board Members: Attached hereto please find the Application and Declaration for retirement of the above named firefighter. He wishes to make his retirement effective August 1, 1972. Firefighter Tetzlaff has completed twenty-four (24) years of_ service on the South Bend Fire Department. He was appointed on Aug- ust 1, 1948, and his birth date is June 28, 1913. 1 recommend that his retirement be granted, which I trust will meet with your approval. Thank ;you Respectfully yours, SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT JRB/ss s/ Jack R. Bland, Fire Chief att. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the recommendation of the Chief was accepted and the Retirement of Firefighter Oscar Tetzlaff was approved as of August 1, 1972. The Clerk was instructed to Write to Oscar Tetzlaff expressing regret and thanking him for his years of service to the city. 389 1 7/31/72 RETIREMENT OF FIREFIGHTER CARL B. MARTZ, JUNIOR. The chief presented the following letter: July 28, 1972 Board of Public Works and Safety 13th floor, County City Building South Bend, Indiana Re: Firefighter Carl B. Martz, Jr. Honorable Members of the Board: Attached hereto please find the Application and Declaration for Retirement of the above named firefighter. He wishes to make his retirement effective August 1, 1972. Firefighter Martz has completed twenty (20) years of service on the South Bend Fire Department. He was appointed on August 1, 1952 and his birth date is January 15, 1927. I recommend that his retirement be granted, which I trust will meet with your approval. Thank you. Respectfully yours, SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT s/ Jack R. Bland, Fire Chief JRB/ss att. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the recommend- ation of Chief Bland was accepted the the retirement of Fieefighter Carl Martz was regretfully accepted as of August 1, 1973. The Clerk was instructed to write to Carl Martz expressing appreciation for his years of service to the city. RETIREMENT OF FIREFIGHTER ROBERT J. O'BRIEN The Chief presented the following letter: RETIREMENT OF FIREFIGHTER ROBERT J. O'BRIEN July 28, 1972 Board of Public Works and Safety l3th Floor County City Building South Bend,rindiana Re: Firefighter Robert J. O'Brien Honorable Board Members: Attached hereto please find the Application and Declaration for Retirement of the above named firefighter. He wishes to make his retirement effective August 1, 1972. Fieefighter O'Brien has completed twenty (20) years of service on the South Bend Fire Department. He was appointed on�August 1, 1952, and his birth date is March 5, 1926. 390 7/31/72 I recommend that his retirement be granted, which I trust will meet with your approval. Thank you. Respectfully yours, SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT s/ Jack R. Bland, Fire Chief JRB/ss att. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the recommendation of the Fire Chief was regretfully accepted and Firefighter Robert J. O'Brien will retire on August 1, 1972. The Clerk was instructed to send a letter to Robert O'Brien expressing appreciation for his years of service to the city. POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Seals was present and matters pertaining to his department were discussed. RETIREMENT OF SGTS.MELVIN PASALICH AND NORMAN COLLMER. The chief presented the following letter: July 31, 1972 Board of Public Works and Safety County City Building ' Gentlemen: Attached please find retirement applications and declarations for Sgt. Melvin Pasalich and Sgt. Norman Collmer. Lt. Pasalich is retiring after 21 years, 3 months and 22 days. Sergeant Collmer has services 20 years on the Department. We recommend that these applications for retirement be accepted. RWS/mm encl. Sincerely, s/ Robert W. Seals Chief of Police Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board accepted the recommendation of Chief Seals and approved the re- tirement of Sergeant Melvin Pasalich and Sergeant Norman Colmer with regret. The Clerk was instructed to write to both retireees expressing appreciation for their years of service to the city. RETURN OF KENNETH E. McDONALD, JR. TO CADET'PROGRAM The Chief informed the Board that Police Cadet Kenneth E. McDonaid,Jr. has completed his military service in the United States Army and has requested re -instatement in the Cadet Program as of August 1, 1972. Upon Motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the Chief's recommendation and reinstated Kenneth E. McDonald, Jr. to ;the Police Cadet Program. LETTER FROM KennETH R. DEVOE. M.D. The Board received a copy of a letter to Chief Seals from Kenneth R. DeVoe, M.D., wherein he stated that the Executive Committee of the St. Joseph County Support Your Local Police Committee, vigorously upholds the actions of Officers Sharpe and Wagnerowski, and asked that the officers be returned to active duty. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the letter was ordered filed. 1 1 1 7/31/72 BUILDING DEPARTMENT Mr. Forrest R. West, Building Commissioner appeared before the Board and matters pertaining to his department were discussed. HOUSE MOVING - Mr. West presented a request to move a house from 131 East Haney Street to 507 South 27th Street, The owners Mr. & Mrs. Ervin Lewis were also presett. Mr. West informed the Board that adjacent owners have been notified of proposed house move. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board accepted the recommendation of Mr. West and approved the house moveing. SUB -STANDARDS DIVISION Mr. Isaiah Steed, Sub -Standard Director, appeared before the Board and matters pertaining to his department were discussed as follows: 234 East Milton Street Mr. Steed asked permission to bring the owners of the structure at 234 East Milton Street before the Board �+ to show cause why the building should not be demolished. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, Mr. Steed was granted permission to bring Robert D. & Virginia Arndt before the Board. 1517 West Liston Street Mr. Steed stated the owners of the structure at 1517 Liston Street wished the property demolished, so upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board authorized Mr. Steed to seek bids for the demolitiontof the building. 2505 West Linden Upon motion made, seconded and carried, Mr. Steed was authorized to seek bids for the structure at 2505 West Linden Avenue. 1621 Sibley Street Mr. Steed asked permission to bring the owners of the structure at 1621 Sibley Street before the Board to show cause why the building should not be demolished. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, Mr. Steed was authorized to bring Edith Archer before the Board. 239 East Broadway Mr. Steed asked permission to bring the owners of the property at 239 East Broadway before the Board to show cause why the building should not be demolished. Upon motion made, seconded and carded Mr. Steed was authorized to bring Andrew Murdock before the Board. 713 Clinton Street The heirs of Luella L Roberts having been requested to appear before the Board to show cause why the structure at 713 Clinton Street should not be demolished, Mr. Joseph Andrew Schoppe called the office.and said he had no interest in the matter. Eugene Thornberg and his attorney, Harry Heppenheimer, appeared before the Board and requested a continuance bedause they are awaiting an Insur- ance settlement. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, Mr. Steed was authorized to seek bids for the demolition of the property which will give the heirs two weeks to get a settlement. 201-203 E. Elder Street Nellie Laughunn having informed the Board that she wishes to donate this property to the City, upon motion made, seconded and carried, Mr. Steed was authorized to seek bids for the demolition of the property at 201-203 E. Elder Street and the matter was rfiferred to the Legal Department. I.39 7/31/72 530 South Fellows Street Walter Rice, Attorney, appeared before the Board with the owner of the property at 530 South Fellows Street, Ethel Anne Rice, and stated the Federal Housing Authority has a five year lease on the property. He asked for a continuance of 30 days so he can confer with the Housing Authority. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was continued for thirty days. 124 East Elder Street Forrest Ginz, Attorney appeared before the Board and requested a continuance of two weeks. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the request was granted. 608 East Ohio Street, Harry D. Brooks having been requested to come before the Board, appeared before the Board and informed them that he is waiting for an insurance settlement on the property at 608 East Ohio Street. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, Mr. Steed was authorized to seek bids for the demolition of the property. 1318 S. Rush Street Mrs. Doris M. Rouch, owner of the property, appeared before the Board and said she would like the city to have the property demolished. Upon jetion made, seconded and carried, Mr. Steed was authorized to seek bids for the demolition of the property. 1135 East Madison Mr. Steed informed the Board that he had received a letter from Mr. Leo Ritchey stating that he was not able to be in town by this date, and that he was waiting for an insurance settle- ment, and"%sked for a continuance. Mr. Monroe Henry, .the person who is buying the property on a land contract also appeared before the Board. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board directed Mr. Steed to authorize bids for the demolition of the property and directed the Clerk to write to Mr. Ritchey telling him to get in touch witli ffie Board as soon as he returns to South Bend. 1813 Westr, Sample Street Mr. Clem Winkowski, 801 West LaSalle Street, called the Board and requested an extension of twenty to thirty days on the rehabilitation of the structure at 1813 West Sample Street. 7Mr. Steed informed the Board he had made an investiga- tion of the property and there has been very little work done. He said the electricity had been turned on to help get the work done, but Mr. Winkowski had not followed through. He stated the property was unfit for human habitation, and the Board, upon motion made, seconded and carried, directed Mr. Steed to.get the people relocated and notify the owners. 606 Pennsylvania Upon motion made, seconded and carried, Mr. Steed was authorized to seek bids for the demolition of the property at 606 Pennsylvania Avenue. 209 Elder Street This being the date set for receiving bids for the demolition of the structure at 209 Elder Street, and only one bid having been received, the following bid was opened and read: The non -collusion affidavit was found to be in proper order: O'Neal Trucking Company $975.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the award for the bid for demolition was made to O'Neal Trucking Company. 600 Crescent Street This being the date set for receiving bids for the demolition of the structure at 608 Crescent Street, and only, one bid having been received, the 4ollowing bid was opened.and read after determing that the non -collusion affidavit was in proper order: O'Neal Trucking Company $500.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the bid was awarded to the O'Neal Trucking Company. 1 1 1 7/31/72 39 1 1 1123 East Donald Street This being the date set for receiving bids for the demolition of the structure at 1123 East Donald Street, and only one bid having been received, the following bid was opened and read after determining that the non -collusion affidavit was in proper order: O'Neal Trucking Company $500.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board awarded the bid for the demolition to the O'Neal Trucking Company. 7292 Rush Street This being the date set for receiving bids for the demolition of the structure at 7292 Rush Street, and only one bid having been received, the following bid was opened and read after determinging that the non -collusion affidavit was in proper order: O'Neal Trucking Company $875.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the bid for the demolition of the structure at 729+_Bush Street was awarded to the O'Neal Trucking Company COMPLAINT OF 535 SOUTH TAYLOR STREET Mr. Edward Chapleau, Attorney representing the Claeys Candy Company appeared before the Board to complain about the sub -standard condition of the structure at 535 South Taylor Street, it being the building next door to his clients. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was referred to Mr. Steed for investigation and report. He also complained about the condition of an automobile repair shop on the Northeast corner of Taylor and South Street which is said is degenerating into a junk yard. Mr. West said the West Side Auto Repair had been given a Cease and Desist order about two weeks ago, and if they do not do so it will be referred to the Legal Department. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was referred to the Legal Department for study. COMPLAINT ABOUT WHITEFORD LEASING AND PENN CENTRAL RAILROAD Mr. Edward Petrowski, 2021 West Sample Street appeared before the Board to complain that the Whiteford Leasing Company, which is direct- ly across from him, does not have a paved yard and trucks have made ruts which cause a considerable amount of dust. He also said that after a rain, dirt and debris flow across the sidewalk and clog the sewers. Upon motion made, seconded and carried the Board directed the Clerk to write to Whiteford Leasing requiring someone from their company to appear before the Board at their next regular meeting. He also complained about the Penn -Central Railroad leaving diesel engines run all right in the rear of the National Biscuit Company, which is next door to him and is very annoying. The Clerk was directed to write a letter asking the Penn -Central Railroad to desist. PETITION TO VACATE MARSHALL STREET DISMISSED. A letter was received from Robert E. Zimmerman, Attorney for the Osteopathic Hospital requesting dismissal of the pttition to vacate Marshall Street from Holiday Drive to 26th Street poojected. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board granted the request and dismissed.the petition, and ordered the remainder of the costs re- funded. 394 7/31/72 ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARING - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3360,1972 - BROOKS July 24, 1972 having been set for holding a hearing on Vacation Res- olution No. 3360,1972, and the hearing not havin§ been held on that date, hearing is now had. This is for the vacation of the first east - west alley south of Riverside Drive, running from Leland Avenue to the first alley North and South. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tr4 County News on July 7, July 14 and July 21, 1972, and same were found to be sufficient. No remonstrators having appeared and no written remonstrances having been filed, upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Assessment Roll showing no net damages and no net benefits was approved as adopt- ed and said Resolution in all things ratified and confirmed and said proceedings closed. ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARING - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3359,1972 - OAK PARK DRIVE July 24, 1972 having been set for holding a hearing on 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, and the hearing not having been held on that date, hearing is now held. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the weekly Tri County News on July 7, 1972, July 14, 1972 and July 21, 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 adopt- ed and said Resolution in all things ratified and confirmed and said proceedings closed. ASSESSMENT ROLL FILED - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3362,1972 - ALLEY EAST OF MICHIGAN William J. Richardson, City Engineer, files an assessment roll showing the award of damages and the assessments of benefits in Vacation . Resolution No. 3362,1972 for the vacation of the first north -south alley East of Michigan Street from the South R/N line of Milton Street to the North R/W line -of Calvert Street. The following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected by such vacation: Lots 1, 2 and 5 of Bowman's 3rd Addition Total net damages $00.00 Total net benefits $00.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board adopted said assessment roll and set.9:30 A.M. August 21, 1972, Room 1308 County City Building, South Bend, as the date and place for hearing all persons interested in or affected by such vacation. 'NT ROLL FILED - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3361,1972 - ALLEY EAST William J. Richardson, City Engineer, files an assessment roll showing the award of damages and the assessment of benefits in vacation Resol- ution no. 3361,1972 for the vacation of the first north and south alley east of High Street, running from Dubai] south to the first east and west alley alongside and ajjacent to Lot 88 in Oak Park Second Addition. 1 1 1 395 7/31/72 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 Total net benefits $00000 Total net damages #00.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board adopted said assessment roll and set 9:30 A.M., August 21, 1972, Room 1308 County City Building, South Send, as the date, time and place for hearing all persons interested in or affected by such vacation. HEARING ON VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3363,1972 - ALKEY EAST OF PRAIRIE July 24, 1972 having been set as the date for holding a hearing on Vacation Resolution No. 3363,1972 for the vacation of the first North - South a 1 l ey East of Prairie Avenue., running from Indiana Avenue South to the first East-West alley, and the hearing not being held on �+ that.date, hearing is now held. V The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice on the 14th day Of July, .1972 and on the 21st day of July, 1972 in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News and same were found to be sufficient. No remonstrators having appeared and no written remonstrances having been filed, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, said Resolution adopted on the loth day of July, 1972 is ratified and confirmed and said alley vacated. The City Engineer is directed to prepare an assessment roll showing the award of damages and the assessment of benefits to the surround- ing properties. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND TENECH Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved a contract between the.Ci.ty of South Bend, through its Board of Public Works and Safety, and TenEch Environmental Consultants for the preparation of an Operation and Maintenance Manual for the new additions presently being constructed to the South Bend Wastewater Treatment Plant. LETTER FROM SIDw S PLUMBING & HEATING COMPANY A letter was received from Sid's Plumbing S Heating Company informing the Board that as of August 1, 1972 the rate for Journeyman Plumbers will be $14.00 per hour and Plumbers Helpers will be $10.00 per hour. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, this was ordered filed. LETTER FROM C. EDWARD WRAY - WEEDS A letter was received from C. Edward Wray, 1437 E. Monroe Street, South Bend, Indiana complaining that the Board had given publicity to the fact that weeds on the corner of Rockne Drive and Madison Street had not been cut, when in fact they had been cut. This was referred to the Health Department. NOTICE FROM HEALTH DEPARTMENT RELATIVE TO WEEDS Notices.were received from the Health Department in regard to city owned property where weeds have been allowed to grow. Upon motion made, seconded and carried this was referred to the Street Depart- ment with ordered to have the weeds cut. �96 7/31/72 REQUEST TO HOLD STREET SERVICES A letter was received from Missionary Dora Lothe, 2024 Pershing Street, South Bend, Indiana, asking permission to hold street services on the itorner of Michigan and Westerb Avenue every night for one month. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, this was referred to the Legal Department for investigation and report. INDIANA CLUB FIRE ESCAPE A memorandum was received from the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting wherein they recommended the request from the Indiana Club to construct a fire escape from their second floor dining room, be approved provided the legal truck height of 12161' be observed or a low clearance notice be posted at both entrances of alley. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board accepted the recommendation and approved the con- struction of the fire escape with the provisions. REQUEST ?0 CLOSE EASTMONT DRIVE A letter was received from James A. Freeman, 4010 Eastmont Drive, South Bend, Indiana requesting the Board to grant permission to close Eastmont Drive from Greenmont Drive to -Darden Road from 8:0.0 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. on August 26th, 1972, for the purpose of holding a street dance. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, this was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, for study and report. REQUEST TO CLOSE SUNNYSEDE FROM SUNNYSIDE TO TWYCKENHAM DRIVE A Memorandum was received from the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting recommending that the Board approve the closing of Sunnymede from Sunnysede to Twyckenham Drive on Saturday, August 5, 1972 from 4:30 PM to midnight provided the residents place and remove the barricades] Upon motion made, seconded and carried, theBoard approved the closing for the purpose of having a block party. REQUEST TO BLOCK CAMPEAU STREET A letter was received from Joe Warnell, 1115 East Campeau Street requesting permission to close Campeau Street from Eddy Street to Jacobs Street, on August 5, 1972 from 12:00 to 2:00 P.M. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, this was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for investigation and report. CANCELLATION OF BOND - LEON H. MARTIN CONTRACTOR The Trinity Universal Insurance Company wishes to cancel the bond of Leon H. Martin. This was a Contractor's Bond. The request was referred to the Building Department and the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for investigation and report and both departments have indicated they recommend the cancellation. Upon motion' madde, seconded and carried, the Board approved the cancellation of the bond. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE - STICKLER PLUMBING & HEATING COMPANY A Certificate of Insurance was approved, upon motion made, seconded and carried,.for the Stickler Plumbing F, heating Company to 5/15/73. CONTRACTOR'S BOND - ROBERT J. CORTHIER & GARY L. SELLS Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Contractor's bond for Robert J. Corthier and Gary L. Sells was approved to 7/24/72. 1 u� E 7/31/72 REQUEST FOR A _1.2 MINUTE METER - JAMES R. MEEHAN a letter was recieved from James R. Meehan & Associates requesting the installation of a 12-minute Meter in front of their building, 301 South Lafayette Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, this was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for investigation and report. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES APPROVED Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the following traffic control devices: STOP SIGN on Georgiana at the approach to St. Vincent Street STOP SIGN on Iroquois at the approach to Angela STOP SIGN on Grant Street at the approach to Sample Street RIGHT TURN ON RED on Cleveland and Riverside Drive at the following: SE corner for northbound traffic to turn east; SW corner for eastbound traffic to turn south; NE corner ,zlo fpr Westbpmnd traffic to turn North r -i in STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORTS Street light outage reports for the period of 7/17/72 to 7/27/72 were ordered filed. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 A.M. 1 ATTEST: 1 Clerk