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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/28/72 Board of Public Works Minutes4 25 August 28, 1972 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened on Monday, August 28, 1972 at 9:30 A.M. All members were present. Minutes of the last meeting were reviewed and approved. BIDS OPENED - NORTH BENDIX DRIVE IMPROVEMENT This being the date set for receiving bids for the construction of the North Bendix Drive Pavement, the following bids were opened and read: Rieth-Riley Construction Company P. 0. Box 775, South Bend, Indiana 46624 Non -Collusion affidavit was found to be in proper order. The bid was not read item by item, but the Chairman announced it was open for in- spection by any interested person. Total bid price $123,365.00 McIntyre & Jones Construction Co., 2526 West 6th Street e--! Mishawaka, Indiana Non -collusion affidavit was found to be in proper order. The bid was not read item by item, but the Chairman announced it was open for in- spection by any interested person. Total bid price $122,934.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the bids were sent to the Eng- ineering Department for tabulation immediately. 1 1 FIRE DEPARTMENT Chief Bland was present and matters pertaining to his department were discussed. APPLICATIONS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT Applications for the Fire Department were examined and directed filed with the Personnel Department for the following: Thomas John Bajdek Daniel Edward Jaronik,Jr. Terry Ldon Cline James Allen Michalski Gary Dean Comer SUMMONS FILED ON CAUSE NO F 3869 FIREMEN'S PENSION PLAN Copies of Summons filed sfiowed a suit against the Board of Trustees' of Firemen's Pension Fund and Jack R. Bland, Fire Chief by John C. Borkowski, et al. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was referred to the Legal Department for appropriate action. POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Seals appeared before the Board and matters pertaining to his Department were discussed. CAPTAIN JAMES SWEITZER TO CONFERENCE A request was received from Chief Seals asking permission for Captain James Sweitzer to attend a Traffic Court Conference on August 28 to 30 at Indianapolis,indiana. Costs except transportation and two meals daily to be paid by thelndiana Department of Traffic Safety and Vehicle Inspection. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board granted the Chief's request and permission was granted. 26 8/28/72 RESIGNATION OF CORPORAL JAMES R. VERHAGEN The following letter was received from Chief Seals: August 23, 1972 Board of Public Works and Safety County City Building South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: Attached please find an officer's report executed by Corporal James R. Verhagen wherein he is requesting the acceptance of his resigna- tion from this department to become effected on date of September 6, 1972. This office recommends your approval of this request. Respectfully yours, s/ Robert W. Seals RWS/mm Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board accepted the resig- nation of Corporal James R. Verhagen as of September 6, 1972. ROBERT URBAN TO ATTEND WORKSHOP The Chief requested permission for Division Chief Robert Urban to attend a workshop for police department administrators sponsored by the National League of Cities and United States Conference of Mayors on August 27-29, at Kansas City, Missouri. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, permission was granted. RETIREMENT OF J. JEROME PERKINS J. Jerome Perkings filed an Application and Declaration for Retirement from the South Bend Police Department as of September 1, 1972. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board accepted the request for retirement with regret and instructed the Clerk to write to Mr. Perkins to thank him for his years of service to the Department and to the City. STATISTICAL REPORTS FILED Statistical reports for the month 6f July were accepted and ordered filed upon motion made, seconded and carried. SPECIAL POLICE BOND - HARRY E. GREER Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the special police bond for Harry E. Greer was approved and ordered filed. BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB STANDARDS DIVISION 202 east Calvert Street William C. Brooks and Jean Brooks and Lee Barnhart having been requested to appear before the Board to show cause why the structure at 202 East Calvert Street should not be demolished, comes now William C. Brooks who stated that he no longer owns the property having sold it some time ago and wishes his name to be stricken from the record. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, Mr. Brooks and Jean Brooks name is stricken from the record. Lee Barnhart, 1522 Adams Street appeared before the Board to state he is trying to rehabilitate the building andhas applied for per- mits to do so. Upon motion made, seconded and carried Mr. Barnhart was granted a period of thirty days to do the work and the sub -standards director is to keep the building under surveillance. 1 8/28/72 2405 Kenwood Mr. Charles Hahn appeared for Marvin L. Anderson and Isabel Anderson who were requested to come before the Board to show cause why the structure at 2405 Kenwood should not be demolished. Mr. Hahn stated the building had been worked on but it was impossible to rehabilitate it and he had no objections to it being demolished. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, Mr. Steed was authorized to seek bids for the demolition of the structure. 11181 North Hill Street Emily Archer having been requested to appear before the Board to show cause why the structure at 11181 North Hill Street should not be demolished, and Emily Archer not having appeared, now upon motion made, seconded and carried, Mr. Steed is authorized to seek bids for the demolition of the building. 2002-2006 Linden Avenue Ervin Cudowski and Mary Cudowski, 14th Street, Elkhart, Indiana, were requested to appear before the Board to show cause why the structure at 2002-2006 Linden Avenue should not be demol- ished, and Ervin cudowski and Mary Cudowski now having appeared stated they cannot rehabilitate the building and wish i.t,demolished. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, Mr. Steed was authorized to seek bids for the demolition of the structure. ;T-4 1820 South St. Joseph Street Carl F. Leippert and Flossie I. Leippert V having been requested to appear before the Board to show cause why the structure at 1820 S. St. Joseph Street should not be demolished and Mrs. Leippert having called to say she had contracted with a private demolition firm to have the work done, Mr. Steed now states that this was stated some time ago but the building has not been touched. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, Mr. Steed was author- ized to seek bids for the demolition of the structure at 1820 S. St. Joseph Street. 114 N. Jackson Street Frank P. Shula having been requested to appear before the Board to show cause why the structure at 114 North Jackson should not be demolished and Mr. Shula not having appeared, Upon motion made, seconded and carried, Mr. Steed is now authorized to seek bids for the demolition of the structure. 513 North St. Louis Blvd. Margaret L. Boits having been requested to appear before the Board to show cause why the structure at 513 North St. Louis Blvd. should not be demolished, and Margaret Bolts not having appeared, Mr. Steed was instructed to contact Mr. Walter Boits and the matter was continued for one week. 630-6302 North Hill Street Kenneth W. Waterson and Rose Edith Waterson were requested to appear before the Board to show cause why the structure at 630-6302 should not be demolished, and Neither Mr. or Mrs. Waterson having appeared Mr. Steed was authorized to seek bids for the demolition of the structure. Mr. Jon Carpenter appeared before the Board and stated the neighbors wished the house demolished because it has been in bad condition for five years. 1205 Dunham Street Mr. Joseph Becchelli, 825 S. Liberty Street, South Bend, Indiana appeared before the Board.as requested and stated he is working on the house at 1205 Dunham Street and hopes to rent it when it is completed. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board granted hif thirty days in which to show his intent and to cooperate with the building department. 140 North Shore Drive the matter of the sub -standard condition of the structure at 140 North Shore Drive having been continued to this date, the Board, upon motion made, seconded and carried, now authorizes Mr.,Steed to seek bids for the demolition of the property. 515 North Hill Street The matter of the sub -standard condition of the structure of 515 North Hill Street having been continued until this date, Mr. Steed now informs the Board that the building is being dem- olished by private contract.. 428 8/28/72 Department of Redevelopment had requested the owners of the following properties to appear before the Board to show cause why the various buildings should not be demolished: 822-824 South Bend Avenue Mr. Rocco SImeri was pepresented at the meeting by Joseph Simeri, who requested a thirty day continuance until an insurance settlement can be made. Upon motion made, seconded and carried the request was granted and the matter was continued for thirty days. 513 North Hill Street Mr, Patrick Brennan not having appeared upon request, upon motion made, seconded and carried the Board authorized Mr. Steel to seek bids for the demolition of the structure at 513 North Hill Street. 505 Kalorama Street Mr. & Mrs. Ernest G. Moro not having appeared as requested, upon motion made, seconded and carried the Board author- ized Mr. Steed to seek bids for the demoliti®n of the strudture at 505 Kalorama Street. 616 North Frances Mr. John Morrow appeared before the Board as re- quested and asked for a continuance of thirty days. Upon motion made, seconded and carried the request -was granted with the stipulation that the house be boarded up. 731 East Corby Mr. William Sanner, 58945 Locust Road, not having appeared before the -Board as requested, upon motion made, seconded and carried, Mr. Steed was authorized to seek bids for the demolition of the structure at 731 East Corby. 906 Stanfield Street Mr. Frank Bilello, 17710 Juday Lake Drive N., not having appeared before the Board as requested, upon motion made, seconded and carried, Mr. Steed was authorized to seek bids for.the demolition of the structure at 906 Stanfield Street. 710 Hill Street This being the date set for receiving bids for the demolition of the structure at 710 North Hill Street, the following bids were opened and read, O'Neal Trucking Company $500.00 Midwest Demolition 474.00 Bryant 470.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board awarded the bid to Bryant Excavation Company. 239 East Broadway This being the date set for receiving bids for the demolition of the structure at 239 East Broadway;; the following bfds were opened and read: Non -Collusion affidavit was found to be in proper order: O'Neal Trucking Company $975.00 Midwest Demolition 833.00 Bryant Excavating Co. 700.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the bid was awarded to the Bryant Excavating Company on its low bid. 1621 Sibley Avenue This being the date set for receiving bids for the demolition of the structure at 1621 Sibley Avenue, the following bids were opened and read: Non -collusion affidavit was found to be in order. O'Neal Trucking Company $800.00 Midwest Demolition 783.00 Bryant Excavation 670.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the bid was awarded to the Bryant Excavation Company on its low bid.. 8/28/72 234 Milton Street This being the date set for receiving bids for the demolition of the structure at 234 Milton Street, the following bids were opened and read: Non -collusion affidavit was found to be in order: Midwest 4574.00 Bryant Excavation Co. 600.00 O'Neal Trucking Company 675.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried the award was made to the Midwest Excavation Company on its low bid. 1116 Whiteman Court Mr. Steed informed the Board that the structure at 1116 Whiteman Court was being demolished privately. 124 East Elder Street This being the date set for receiving bids for the demolition of the structure at 124 East Elder Street, the following bids were opened and read: Non -collusion affidavit was found to be in order: Bryant Excavation Co. $670.00 Midwest Demolition 694.00 O'Neal Trucking Company 775.00 e-1 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the award was made to the Bryant Excavation Company on its low bid. 2505 Linden Avenue This being the date set for receiving bids for the demolition of the structure at 2505 Linden Avenue, the following bids were opened and read: Non -collusion affidavit was found to be in order: Bryant Excavating Company $430.00 Midwest Demolition 783.00 O'Neal Trucking Company 500.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the award was made to the Bryant Excavating Company on its low bid. COMPLAINT - EXCAVATIONS IN LOTS CEDAR & ARTHUR - TWYCKENHAM & CORBY A letter was addressed to Mr. Sweeney from Councilman Roger Parent complaining about the excavations that still remain in lots at the corner of Cedar and Arthur Streets and the corner of Twyekenham Drive and Corby Street. Mr. Sweeney stated that the property at Cedar and Arthur has been deeded to the City and United Build&rs, who dug the excavation originally, still wish to purchase the lot, so he thinks something will be work6d out. The lot at the corner of Twyekenham Drive and Corby street belongs to Ada] and Betty B. Smith, and the Clerk was instructed to write to them requesting them to have the excavation filled in immediately. ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARING - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3363,1972 - WILLIAM PENN This being the date set, hearing was held on the Assessment Roll in Vacation Resolution No. 3363,1972, for the vacation of the first north - south alley East of Prairie Avenue, running from Indiana Avenue south to the first East-West alley. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on August 11, August 18, and August 25,1972 and same were found to be sufficient. No remonstrators appeared and no written remonstrances were filed. Mr. Sweeney stated he had received notice that James Creech had filed suit against the City in the matter of the vacation. Upon -motion made, seconded and unan- imously 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. 430 8/28/72 ASSESSMENT ROLL FILED VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3364, 1972 - PARK DEPARTMENT William J. Richardson, City Engineer, files an assessment roll showing the award of damages and the assessment of benefits, in vacation Resol- ution No. 3364,1972 for the vacation of the alleys, streets and easements in an area bounded by the south right of way line of Linden Avenue, the East right of way of College Street, the north right of way line of Orange Street and the West right of way of Birdsell Street. The following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected by such vacation: Lots 2, 11, 14, 13 and 23 and 24 of College Grove Addition and Lots 5,6,7,8,9,10,11 and 12 of Arnold and Pagi.n's Addition Total net benefits $00.00 Total net damages #00.00 Respectfully submitted this 28th day of August, 1972. William J. Richardson, P.E. City Civil Engineer Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Board adopted said Assessment Roll and set 9:30 A.M., September 25th, 1972 Room 1308 County City Building, South Bend, Indiana, as the date and place of hearing all persons interested in or affected by said vacation. ADOPTION OF VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3367,1972- EDGEWOOD STREET Area Plan Commission having filed with the Board its favorable recommendation for the vacation of the 30 foot street known as Edgewood Rive. Running North from Edison Road and located adjacent to and immediately West of Lots No. 1-9-10-and 11 as shown on the recorded plant of Robinwood Place, the following resolution is now adopted: VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3367,1972 RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, That it is desirable to vacate the following: a 30' street known as Edgewood Drive, running North from Edison Road and located adjacent to and immediately West of Lots 1,,9, 10, and 11 as shown on Mahe recorded plat of Robinwood Place. 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 re- leased by the indivudual Utilities. The following property may be injuriously or beneficiary affected by such vacation: Lots 1,,9, 10 and 11 of Robinwood Place. This being the date set, hearing was had on the above Vacation under Vacation Resolution No.3367,1972. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice on the 18th day of August and on the 25th day of August, 1972 in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News and same were found to be sufficient. 431 8/28/72 No remonstrators having appeared and no written remonstrances having been filed, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, said Resolution adopted on the 14th day of August, 1972 is ratified and confirmed and said street is vacated. The City Engineer is directed to prepare an assessment roll showing the award of damages and the assessment of benefits to the surrounding properties. VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3368 1972 - ST. PETER STREET-ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL Area Plan Commission having filed with the Board its recommendation for the vacation of St. Peter Street from the South Right of way line of Cedar Street running south 410' to the North right of way line of Madison Street, the following vacation resolution was adopted: VAeAVION RBgOlUtION NOS. 3368,1972 RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, That it is desirable to vacate the following: St. Peter Street from the South right-of- way line of Cedar Street running south 4101 V to the North right-of-way line of Madison U 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: electric, telephone, gas, water,wewer, 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 benefically affected by such vacation: Lots 10, it and 12 of Howard's Sub S. part of Lot 8 of Cottereli's 1st Add. Lots 13, 14 and 15 of Howard's Sub. N. part of Lot 8 of Cotterell's Sub. 1st addition Notice of this Resolution shall be published on the 1st day of September and on the 8th day of September, 1972 in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News. This Board, at its office on the lith day of September, 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 28th day of August, 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 NEXT MEETING SEPTEMBER 5, 1972 Upon motion made, seconded and carried it was determined that the next regular meeting would be held on Tuesday, September 5, 1972, because of Labor Day. F4_6_2 8/28/72 COMPLAINT - WEEDS - HEALTH DEPARTMENT A letter was received from the St. Joseph County Health Department relative to complaints received about weeds on vacant property. Upon motion made, seconded and carried this was referred to the Legal Department. R&S (A) IRELAND ROAD, STORM SEWER EXTENSION William J. Richardson, City Engineer requested that bids be received for the construction of the Ireland Road Storm Sewer Extension and the Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to be received on September 11, 1972. CHANGE ORDER AULM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved Change order G-1 to furnish labor and material to fill in alley area -ways, by the Aulm Construction Company at a cost of $1,602.00. CHANGE ORDER IDEAL CONSOLIDATED, ,INC. - MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved Change order E-1 for the Ideal Consolidated Company for electrical fixtures for the lounges in Morris Civic Auditorium at a cost of $678.00. HIGHLAND ESTATES SECTION 6 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the Plans and Specifications for Highland Estates Section 6. OXFORD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR RIVERSIDE MANOR THIRD SECTION Engineering Planning Services transmitted a check from Oxford Develop- ment Corporation in the amount of $36,200.00 to cover the cost of street and sidewalk and storm drainage facilities to complete the devel- opment of Riverside Manor Third Section. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, this was referred to the Bureau of Engineering. INDUSTRIAL FOUNDATION, INC. CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved a claim for payment of $150,000.00 into the Industrial Foundation, Inc., "Construction Account." REQUEST TO GET SALT BIDS A letter was received from Donald Decker, Street Commissioner, requesting the Board to advertise for bids for salt for snow and ice removal. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to be received on September]], 1972. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE - RIVERSIDE MANOR HOME ASSOCIATION Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved a certificate of Insurance for Riverside Manor Home Association to cover a street party given by the residents. VERIFICATION CERTIFICATES FOR RIETH RILEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, :INC., Vertfication certificates for Contractor's Bond and for an Excavation Bond were approved for the Rieth Riley Construction Company, Inc. CONTRACTOR'S BOND - VAN OVERBERGHE BUILDERS Upon motion made, seconded and carried a bond in the amount of One Thousand Dollars was approved by the Board to July 10, 1973. REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHT GOODSON AND HOKE STREETS A request was received, containing three signatures, requesting the installation of a street light on eht corner of Goodson Court and Hoke Street. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, this was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting. 1 8/28/72 REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHT - HARRISON AND PALMINGLE COURT Allegra J. Ingleright, 515 Harrison Street, South Bend, Indiana, appeared before the Board to request the installation of a street light on Harrison Avenue at the intersection of Palmingle Court. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, this was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting. APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the following traffic control devices upon the recommendation of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting: STOP SIGNS at Marine Street at the Approach to Woodside and at Woodside at the approach to Donmoyer. STOP SIGNS Portage Way Drive at Portage Avenue and the first drive north of there at the Portage Place Apartment Complex. and at the driveway to the apartments. AIRPORT INDUSTRICAL PARK PHASE THREE Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved Plans and Specifications for Airport Industrial Park, Phase Three. AWARD OF BID FOR BENDIX DRIVE IMPROVEMENT At this time the Engineering Department presented a tabulation of bids for the North Bendix Drive Improvement, and upon motion made, seconded and carried, the award was made to McIntyre and Jones on their low bid of $122,934.00 STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT Street Light outage reports for a period of 8/17/72 to 8/25/72 were approved and ordered filed. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjpdrned_at 10:45 A,,M. ATTEST: - . (I Clerk am J. Ai dhar