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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/05/72 Board of Public Works MinutesSeptember 5, 1972 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at 9:30 A.M., on Tuesday, September 5, 1972. All members were present. Minutes of the last meeting were reviewed and approved. FIRE DEPARTMENT Chief Bland was present at the meeting and matters pertaining to his department were discussed. APPLICATIONS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT Applications for the Fire Department were approved and ordered sent to the Personnel Department for: Lawrence Richard Sopcyznski Denis Dean Valdinocci Paul John Rakeck.i RETIREMENT OF MARVTN M4LEWSO Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the application for retirement for Marvin M.i.lewski was accepted with regret. The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr. Milewski to express appreciation for his years of service to the community. RETIREMENT OF FIREFIGHTER STANLEY G. OLEJNiCZAK t� Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the application for retirement of Stanley G. Olejniczak was accepted with regret. The Clerk was in- structed to write to Mr. Olejniczak and express appreciation for his i� long years of service to the community. POLICE DEPARTMENT The following letter was presented: August 29, 1972 Board of Public Works and Safety County City Building South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: During my absence while on vacation, from Thursday, August. 31, 1972, through Thursday, September 7, 1972, Division Chief Donald P. Foy will serve as Acting Chief of Police. Respectfully yours, s/ Robert W. Seals, Chief of Police RWS/msg Acting Chief Foy was present at the meeting and was welcomed by the Board. The following matters were discussed: RESIGNATION OF CADET EDWARD R. PARKER Chief Foy presented the following letter: August 31, 1972 Board of Public Works and Safety County City Building South Bend, Indiana Re: Cadet Edward R. Parker Gentlemen: Due to a change in personal plans, Cadet Edward R. Parker has submitted his resignation from the.Cadet Program. 43fi 9/5/72 Cadet -Parker was appointed in June, 1972, and presently resides at. 1635z Lincoln Way West South Bend, Indiana 46628. I recommend that his resignation be accepted by the Board to become effective September 1, 1972. Respectfully, Robert W. Seals, Chief of Police s/ Donald P. Foy Acting Chief of Police DPF:msg Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board accepted the resig- nation of Cadet Parker, upon the recommendation of the Chief. APPLICATIONS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT An application for the police department was approved and ordered filed with the Personnel Department for Stanley J. Raska. FIVE POLICE OFFICERS TO -PISTOL MATCH The following letter was presented -by Chief Foy: September 5, 1972 Board of Public Works and Safety, County City Building South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: We respectfully request permission from the Board of Public Works and Safety for five police officers from this Department to be excused from regular assisnment from September 11, 1972, through September 17, 1972, to attend the 26th Annual Indiana State Police Pistol Matches at Putnam- ville, Indiana. This will be at no expense to the City. Your consideration of the request will be appreciated. Sincerely, Robert W. Seals, Chief of Police s/ Donald P. Foy, Acting Chief RWS/mm Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board granted permission for five mentto attend the Pistol Matches in Putnamville, Indiana. BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB -STANDARDS DIVISION Mr. Isaiah Steed, Sub -Standards Director, was present at the meeting and the following matters pertaining to his department were discussed: Mr. Steed brought the condition of the following properties before the Board and requested permission to bring the owners before the Board to show cause why the buildings should not be demolished.: 1729 N. Kaley Street James D. Nafe, Adminstrator for the estate of Elizabeth V. Greeley 1320 W. Linden Avenue David & Annie B. Jones c/o Wallace V. Mallory 539 Euclid Avenue Marvin & Linda Grove 317-319 S. Laurel St. Florian's Society 1 1 437 9/5/72 1232 W. Jefferson George & Joseph Hazinski 2507 W. Linden Goldus & Louise Butler 2108 W. Linden Mary & Clemtine Klota 1904 S. Carlisle Street: Mr. Steed was instructed to notify the Super- intendent of Logansport State Hospital, as required by taw, when a person is housed in an institution. 530 South Fellows Street Mr. Walter Rice, 410 West Marion Street, South Bend, Indiana, appeared before the Board with regard to this property. He stated he had received a proposal from Henry Coleman, 528 Fellows Street, South Bend, Indiana to purchase the property if it could be brought up to standard without too much cost. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was continued for thirty days to give Mr. Coleman an opportunity to assess the matter. 1207 West Jefferson Street This matter was continued for one week. 513 North St. Louis Mr. Steed informed the Board that this property is IrIH being demolished by the owner. r-I 709 East Ohio Street Upon motion made, seconded and carried, Mr. Steed was authorized to seek bids for the demolition of the structure at 109 U East Ohio Street U , 1813 West Sample Street This being the date set for receiving bids for the demolition of the structure at 1813 West Sample. Street, the following bids, with non -collusion affidavits in proper order, were opened and read: B & J Demolition $585.00 Midwest Demolition 687.00 O'Neal Trucking 500.00 Bryant Excavating 630.00 Mr. Clem Winkowski, realtor, appeared before the Board to ask for an extension of time to have the building fixed. He stated that some of the work had been done. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried the award was made to O'Neal Trucking Company on its low bid of $500.00, and the Board informed Mr. Winkowski that he had been granted a sufficient length of time to have the building complete rehabilitated and has not done so. 535 South Taylor Street This being the date set for receiving bids for the demolition of the structure -at 535 South Taylor Street,the bfds, with non -collusion affidavits in proper order, were opened and read: B & J Demolition $1,250.00 Midwest Demolition 19150.00 Bryant 19000.00 O'Neal Trucking Company 925.00 Esther Frank Littow, 106 East Angela Street, South Bend, Indiana, owner of the property, appeared before the Board to request an extension of time to have the property repaired. She said she had contacted Mr. Steed and did-Tnot understand she had to appear previously at a hearing. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the bids were held up and Mrs. Littow was given 13 days, until September 18, 1972 to have the property complete repaired. 1812-1806-1805-1809 Randolph Street These properties not having been demolished be the former contractor, and having been re -bid, the bids are now opened and read. Non-collution affidavits were found to be in proper order. The bids were as follows: B & J Demolition $1,380.00 O'Neal Trucking 1,500.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the award was given to B & J Demolition Company on its low bid of $1,380.00 provided they are in good standing with the Sub -Standards Division. cj�_ 4 S 9/5/72 140 North Shore Drive The matter of the sub standard condition of the structure at 140 North Shore Drive having been continued till this date, comes now, Frank Henningfeld who states he is trying to purchase the property and will bring it up to standard. The matter was continued to September 11, 1972 PAINTING OF FIRE HYDRANTS Mrs. Ruth VonKarowski, 407 West Navarre Street, South Bend, Indiana, appeared before the Board to state she meant no disrespect inpainting the fire hydrant in front of her home red,white and blue. She feels that the added color would not only make the hydrants more visible and easier to find in case of a fire, but thinks it would dress u the city. Mrs. Janet Allen also, appeared before the Board to state she Thought painting the fire hydrants would be a good idea. The Fire Chief was asked about his comments and said he was not sure about the law. He stressed the fact that the colors must be uniform and all hydrants painted exactly the same. The Board expressed appreciation to Mrs. VonKarowski for bringing the matter to their attention. They will take the matter under advisement and see if it can be implemented to satisfy all of the concerned parties. It will take a lot of thought and the keyword is uniformity. They will leave the one hydrant painted as it is at this time , but they might have to change it if it becomes feasible. IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3365 - NORTH IRONWOOD DRIVE Remonstrances having been filed against the improvement resolution, the Engineer, Mr. Richardson, moved to hold the matter in abeyance until such time as the Legal Department determines the proper procedure to use in referring the matter to the Common Council. The motion was seconded and carried, and the Improvement Resolution is referred to the Legal Department. IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3366 - ALLEYS BETWEEN OAKWOOD AND LATHROP AND INGLEWOOD PLACE AND HOLLYWOOD PLACE Remonstrances having been filed against the Improvement Resolution,'the Board, Upon motion made, seconded and carried, referred the matter to the Legal Department to determine the proper procedure to use in referring the matter to the Common Council, and the matter is held in abeyance. ASSESSMENT ROLL FILED VACATION RESOLUTION NO.3367 1972 - EDGEWOOD DRIVE William J. Richardson, City Engineer, files an assessment roll showing the award of damages and the assessment of benefits in Vacation Resol- ution No. 3367,1972 for the vacation of a 30' street known as Edgwood Drive, running North from Edison Road and located adjacent to and Immed- iately West of Lots 1,9y, 10, and 11 as shown on the recorded plat of Robinwood Place. The following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected by such vacation: Lots 1, 9, 10 and 11 of Robinwood Place 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., September 25, 1972, Room 1308 County City Building, South Bend, Indiana, as the date and place for hearing all persons inter- ested in or affected by such vacation. 4.1 9/5/72 PETITION TO VACATE A PORTION OF DEAN STREET A petition was received from Joseph V. Simeri. Attorney for Super Auto Salvage, Inc., requesting the vacation of a part of Dean Street from the West line of the first north -south alley West of Main Street to the West line of the southwest one -quarter section 241IT37N,R2E. $75.00 was de- posited for costs. Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the petition was referred to the Engineering Department for study and recom- mendation. 543-°North-Hill Street This being the date set for receiving bids for the demolition of the structure at 513 North Hill Street, the following bids, their non -collusion affidavits in order, were opened and read: B & J Demolition $3,850-00 953.00 Midwest 4 O'Neal Trucking 1,1300.00 00.00 Bryant Excavating TIN Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the award was made to Midwest e--1 Demoliti©n Company on its low bid of $953.00. M RESOLUTION N0.10,9/5/72 U WHEREAS, The Board of Publ-ic Works and Safety, has found it necessary in the best interest of the public safety and welfare to con- struct certain street improvements at the Sample Street and Walnut Street intersection, WHEREAS, the improvements -to the aforesaid street are compatible with the Urban Area Transportation Study, and WHEREAS, the cost of these certain improvements are to be pro -rated at 25% to the Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund and 75% to the Local Roads and Street Account, and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works and Safety has the authority to make such improvements as provided by the General Assembly, there- fore, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works and Safety orders the De; partment of Public Works to prepare the plans, specifications, cost estimates, secure the necessary right-of-way, permits, appropriations, and to seek bids for and to construct said at the Sample Street and Walnut Street intersections. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY s/ Charles A. Sweeney, Jr. President s/ James V. Barcome Member s/ William J. Richardson Member ATTEST: s/ Freda G. Noble, Clerk Dated this 5th day of September, 1972 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the above resolu- tion was adopted and referred to the Bureau of Engineering. r" 9/5/7z2 IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO il- 9/5/72 RESOLUTION NO. 11 - 9/5/72 WHEREAS, The Board of Public Works and Safety, has found it necessary in the best interest of the public safety and welfare to construct certain street -improvements to the intersection of Michigan Street (U. S. 31) and Angela Blvd. WHEREAS, the improvements to the aforesaid street are compatible with the Urban Area Transportation Study, and WHEREAS, the costs for these certain improvements are to be pro -rated at 25% to the Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund and 75% to the Local Roads and Streets Account, and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works and Safety has the authority to make such improvements as provided by the General Assembly, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board.of Public Works and Safety orders the Department of Public Works to prepare the plans, specifications, cost estimates, secure the necessary right-of-way, permits, appropriations, and to seek bids for and to construct said intersection of Michigan Street (U.S. 31) and Angela Blvd. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA s/ Charles A. Sweeney. Jr. President s/ James V. Barcome Member s/ William R. Richardson Member ATTEST: s/ Freda G. Noble, Clerk Dated this 5th day of September, 1972 IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 12-9/5/72 RESOLUTION NO. 11 - 9.15/72 WHEREAS, The Board of Public Works and Safety, has found it necessary in the best interest of the public safety and welfare to construct certain street improvements in Sample Street from Mayflower Road to Greenview Ave. WHEREAS, the improvements to the aforesaid Street are compatible with the Urban Area Transportation Study, and WHEREAS, the costs for these certain improvements are to be pro -rated at 25% to the Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund and 75% to the Local Roads and Streets Account, and WHEREAS, The Board of Public Works and Safety has the authority to make such improvements as provided by the General Assembly, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works and Safety orders the Department of Public Works to prepare the plans, specifications, 9/5/72 cost estimates, secure the necessary right-of-way, permits, appropriations, and to seek bids for and to construct said Sample Street from Mayflower Road to Greenview Avenue. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA s/ Sharles A. Sweeney, Jr. Charles A. Sweeney, Jr. President s/-James V. Barcome, Member 91, William J. Richardson Member ATTEST: s/ Freda G. Noble, Clerk Dated this 5th day of September, 1972 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the above two Resolutions were adopted and referred to the Bureau of Engineering. �., WEED COMPLAINTS Notices were received from the St. Joseph County Health Department relative to weed complaints, wherein notices have been sent, but have been distegarded, also notice of lots where weeds are growing that belong to the city. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, these were referred to the Legal Department for appropriate action. PETITION OF CHICAGO, SOUTH SHORE AND SOUTH BEND RAILROAD COMPANY Notice was received that a petition from the Chicago, South Shore, and South Bend Railroad Company for abandonment of automatic crossing gates at Birdsell and Walnut Streets in South Bend had been sent to the Public Service Comm- ission of Indiana. Upon motion made, seconded and carried this was ordered filed. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES REPORT Mr. Bert Cichowicz, City Sealer, appeared before the Board and presented his report for the month of August, 1972. This was ordered filed. CHANGE ORDER FOR MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM Upon motion made; seconded and carried, the Board approved change order G-2 for the Aulm Construction Company, to furnish labor, material and equipment to repair all fire escapes on the North elevation of the auditorium. All.;:: work to be done during regular working hours at a cost of $1,716.00. TRAFFIC CONTRL DEVICES Upon motion made, seconded and carried the Board accepted the recommendation from the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting to remove a Yield sign on Bonds Avenue at the intersection of Meade Street for Eastbound traffic and revise it to install a stop sign at that intersection. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board accepted the recommendation of the Bureau of Traffic and approved the installation of a Stop sign on Boston Drive at Linden. CONTRACTORS BOND APPROVED FOR GLENN R. NUNEMAKER d/b/a NUNEMAKER CONSTRUCTION Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved a Contractor's Bond in the amount of $1,000.00 for Glenn R. Nunemaker d/b/a Nunemaker Construction to August 25, 1973. 442 9/5/72 STREET 'U GHT OUTAGE REPORT Street light outage reports were filed for the period of 8/24/72 to 8/30/724' COMPLAINT - _LEAVES Mrs. John Siberell,`228 Timber Lane, South Bend, Indiana, appeared before the Board , representing Bercliff Garden Club to ask if anything is being done about leaf;: collection. She stated that she had sent a letter to Mayor Miller, but considered the answer unsatisfactory. She presented the Board with letters, copies of that she had sent the Mayor. Mr. Richardson stated they are actively working on the problem, but there are no funds available at this time to purchase the equipment. They are looking for some kind of equipment that will shred the leaves as they are picked up . Hope to come up with some sort of an answer. The Board thanked Mrs. Siberell for coming before them. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion_;, made, seconded and carried, the mee*inn was adiourned at 11:10 A.M. ATTEST: Clerk A i