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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/27/70 Board of Public Works MinutesApril 27, 1970. A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at 9:30 A.M. on April 27, 1970, with all members present. The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and approved. FIRE DEPARTMENT - RETIREMENT OF JOHN ODUSCH Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the retirement of John Odusch from the South Bend Fire Department, effective May 1, 1970, Mr. Odusch having been appointed December 16, 1933, and having served more than 36 years. FIRE DEPARTMENT.- REQUEAT TO ATTEND INSTITUTE IN INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request of Fire Chief Joseph L. Zurat for firemen Larry Nitka, Dennis DeBuysser, Wilbur Bollinger and Calvin Everly to attend the Emergency Medical Services Institute April 30 and May 1, 1970, in Indianapolis, Indiana. FIRE DEPARTMENT - RE: HOSPITAL DRIVE JC ., In reference to participation of the Fire Department in connection with the hospital expansion drive, it was suggested by the Board that the Department investigate as to how best they might participate. APPLICATIONS - FIRE -DEPARTMENT The following applications for appointment to the South Bend Fire Department were filed with the B oard and referred to the Personnel Director for further processing: Randy L. Borror Eugene Page, Jr. Philip Norman Gatton Daniel Walter Wisniewski POLICE DEPARTMENT - APPLICATIONS The following applications for appointment to the South Bend Police Depart- ment were filed with the Board and referred to the Personnel Director for further processing: Larry Sylvester Jones Raynard Stanley Taberski James Hunter Moore John Richard Woods - BUILDING DEPARTMENT_ - SUB -STANDARDS DIVISION C: J. Davis, demolition contractor, appeared before the Board, together- with his attorney John Gonas. Mr. Gonas tendered demolition bond #4234365.and occupancy bond #138724 of the Western Surety Company, dated April 24, 1970, on behalf of Mr. Davis, which bonds were examined and upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, were approved by the Board. It was moved, seconded and unanimously carried that A & J Demolition Company be authorized to complete the demolition at 123 Paris Street. 725 S. Fellows Street. Attorney John Gonas, representing the! owner, stated the owner is in the process of closing the building and hopes to sell it. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued indefinitely and the Sub -Standards Director was requested to keep the property under surveillance. Continuance granted on condition premises are kept closed. 517 E. Bronson (accessory building). Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Sub -Standards Director was authorized to seek bids for the demolition of the accessory building at 517 E. Bronson Street. 505 Kalorama Street. Joseph Sergio and Charles Hass appeared before the -Board as requested. Mr. Hass stated they intend to bring the property up to standard and are in the process of cleaning up the premises. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued indefinitely on condition that the property be kept secured. 331 Kuntsman Court. Attorney Louis Anderson, representing the estate of Etta Flora, appeared before the Board. Upon motion made, seconded and carried; the matter was continued one week for a decision from the owners.as to whether they will demolish the property or fix it up. 4/27/70 301 Hydraulic Avenue. Richard Muesel, owner, appeared before the Board and stated he will remove the building at 301 Hydraulic Avenue. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued six weeks for the owner to complete demolition of the structure. 661 LaPorte Avenue (accessory building). Donald Clements, owner, did not appear as requested. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Sub - Standards Director was authorized to seek bids for demolition of the accessory building at 661 LaPorte Avenue, Later, Mr. Clements appeared before the Board with his attorney, Paul Schwertley, and was informed of the action of the Board. Mr. Clements protested the demolition of the structure. Following discussion, the President referred to the action taken by the Board to demolish the structure and asked if there was a motion to rescind that action. There was none, and the matter was concluded. 1015 E. Cedar Street. Attorney H. Theodore Noel] appeared before the Board on behalf of the new owner of this property, Combs Decorating and Construction Company, and stated it is the intention of the new owner to repair the building. Bids having been received for demolition of the structure, it was moved, seconded and carried that they be opened but award of contract held in abeyance one week on condition that the owner, first, deposit with the Clerk of the Board the sum of $25.00 for payment to the low bidder for his trouble in submitting a bid, and, second, that the structure be closed up within the week. Thereupon, bids for demolition of the structure at 1015 E. Cedar Street were opened. Non collusion affidavits were found to be proper. The bids were as follows: Bryant Excavating Co. $785.00 O'Neal Trucking Company $g3'SN"lam Mr. Noell is to have his client deposit $25.00 with the Clerk of the Board for award to Bryant Excavating Company as the low bidder. 114 W. South Street. Edward Lipsky, 52063 Helman Street, South Bend, Indiana, owner, appeared before the Board and stated he is willing to have the building demolished. It was moved, seconded and unanimously carried that the Sub -Standards Director be authorized to seek bids for the demolition of the structure at 114 W. South Street. 1606 Prairie Avenue. Mr. Adamson reported the owner will remove this structure himself. The motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried to continue the matter tw6 weeks -to permit the owner to demolish the structure. 1214 W. Ford Street. Neither DeVere Jones nor Warren D. Hinman appeared as re quested. The motion was made,seconded and unanimously. carried to authorize the Sub -Standards Director to seek bids for demolition of the structure at 1214 W. Ford Street. 608 S. Clinton Street. No representative of the Indiana Avenue United Pentecostal Church, owner of this property, appeared as requested. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Sub -Standards Director was authorized to seek bids for demolition of the property. 508-5.10 E. Monroe Street. Neither Worthie nor E. B. Haynes appeared as re- quested. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Sub -Standards Director was authorized to seek bids for demolition of the structure. Demolition bids opened: This being the time set, bids were opened for demolition of the -following structures. Non collision affidavits were ,found to be proper. The bids were: 1407 W. Sample Street: B & J Demolition Co. $400.00 O'Neal Trucking Co. $385.00 Bryant Excavating Co. $535.00 On motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition of the structure at 1407 W. Sample Street was awarded to O'Neal Trucking Company on its bid of $385.00. 1 1 1 `: 4/27/70. '1109 Duey Street: Bryant Excavating Co. $535.00 O'Neal Trucking Co. $275.00 B�& J Demolition Co. $290.00 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition of the structure at 1109 Duey Street was awarded to O'Neal Trucking Company on its bid of $275.00. 1132 S. Franklin Street. It was moved, seconded and unanimously carried that the contract for demolition of the structure at 1132 South Franklin Street, awarded to A & J Demolition Company and terminated Apri1.20, 1970, for failure to complete the demolition within 30 days, be re -awarded to Midwest Demolition Company on its next lowest bid of $434.00. 1143 S. Franklin Street. It was moved, seconded and unanimously carried that the contract for demolition of the structure at 1143 S. Franklin Street awarded to A & J Demolition Company and terminated April 20, 1970, for failure rc to complete the demolition within 30 days, be re -awarded to O'Neal Trucking Company on its next lowest bid of $393.00. 513 S. Walnut Street. It was moved, seconded and unanimously carried that �^ the contract for demolition of the structure at 513 S*-.Walnut Street awarded to A & J Demolition Company and terminated April 20, 1970, for failure to complete the demolition within 30 days, be re -awarded to Midwest Demolition Company,on its next lowest bid of $364.00. 736 N. Frances Street. Mr. Mitchell, owner of this property, appeared before the Board and stated he has secured the building. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued four weeks. Request for owners of sub -standard properties to appear before the Board .May 1 1 , 1970. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the re- quest of the Sub -Standards Director for the following persons to appear before the Board on May 11, 1970, to show cause, if any they have, why the following properties should not be demolished: 1825 Benton Court George A. and Mary L. Visocky 2202 E. Pleasant Street Russell T. Covell and Dewey 0. Covell, Jr. 510 E. Wenger Street Jack M. and Charles Hurwich 721 W. Wayne Street Anthony F. and Colette G. Rowland And the Clerk was directed to so notify said property owners by certified mail. COMPLAINT - CONDITION OF 518 N. B IRDSELL .STREET Mrs. Louise Rozek, 624 N. Birdsell Street, appeared before the Board and complained of the condition of the premises at 518 N. Birdsell, Street, where a plumber had failed to complete repairs to a sewer. The matter was to be referred to the Health Department and will be investigated by the Engineering Department. COMPLAINT - CONDITION OF 1624 CATALPA STREET A complaint signed by 20 persons was filed with the Board by Mrs. Minnie Kasprzack, 1619 S. Chapin Street concerning the condition of the premises at 1624 Catalpa Street and was referred to the Sub -Standards Department for investigation and report to the Board. AREA PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION - PHILLIPA STREET - MIDWEST TURNKEY BUILDERS, INC. On the petition of Midwest Turnkey Builders, Inc., for the vacation of Phillipa Street, from the north line of Indiana Avenue extending north 106 feet to an unused 10 foot alley as shown on the recorded plat of South Bend Industrial Addition, Area Plan Commission recommends the vacation, and the petition is referred to the Engineering Department for the preparation of a Vacation Resolution. 4/27/70 AREA PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION - MIDWEST TURNKEY BUILDERS, INC (ALLEY) On the petition of Midwest Turnkey Builders, Inc., for the vacation of a 12 foot east -west alley, lying between Dubai] Avenue on the north and Calvert Street on the south and running east from the east line -of Carlisle Street to the west line of the first north -south 14 foot alley and running from the west line of Warren Street west to the east line of the first north -south 14 foot alley, Area Plan Commission recommends the vacation and the petition is referred to the Engineering De- partment for the preparation of a Vacation Resolution. REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF POTAWATOMIE PARK DISPLAY BARN The motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried for the Board of Public Works and Safety to seek bids on behalf of the Park Department for the construction of Potawatomie Park display barn, and the Clerk was directed to give notice by publication in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on May 1 and May 8, 1970, for bids to be received on May 18, 1970, at 10:00 A.M., 1308 County City Building. CLYDE CREEK WATERSHED STUDY - CHANGE IN AGREEMENT OF 3/24/69 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the deletion of Article 19-A, paragraph 2,-from the engineering agreement dated March 24, 1969, between the City of South Bend, through its Board of Public Works and Safety and Clyde E. Williams & Associates, Inc,. SEWER EXTENSION - CLEVELAND ROAD TO LILAC ROAD It was moved, seconded and carried to approve the proposal of Kent S. Kaser Engineer, 1704 Crestwood Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, for preparing detailed plans and specifications for the construction of a sani-tary sewer in Cleveland Road from the existing sewer- now terminating at the westerly city limits west for approximately 700 feet at 9.75% of the project construction cost, subject to submission of the terms on Form 97-a. Mr. Crumpacker abstained from voting. REQUEST OF SEARS ROEBUCK TO REMOVE FIRE HYDRANT - FIRE DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION Fire Chief Joseph L. Zurat recommends that the fire hydrant located at the corner of Franklin Street and the alley (recently vacated) being-#n:a:-strategic position for service to surrounding buildings, not be removed. Chief Zurat was requested by the Board to contact Sears, Roebuck & Company to see if a solution could be worked out. ROSEMARY LANE SEWER EXTENSION --CONTRACT SIGNED Contract for the construction of a sewage lift station and sanitary sewer in Rosemary Lane, from the existing sewer north of Hartman Drive to Charles Street having been awarded to Dye Plumbing and Heating Company on April 20, 1970, was signed by the Board and ordered filed, with a copy to the City Engineer and a copy to Pharis-Kaser and Associates. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS APPROVED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3311, 1970 ADOPTED NOTICE OF HEARING ALLEY BETWEEN HOLLYWOOD PLACE AND INGLEWOOD PLACE Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approves the. plans and specifications filed by the consulting engineer Clyde E. Williams Associates, Inc., and adopts Improvement Resolution No. 3311, 1970, for the of the alley between Hollywood Place and Inglewood Place, from Woodlawn to Oakwood, by constructing a Class C, Type I, concrete pavement. 1 and improvement May 20, 1970, at 7:30 P.M., Room 1308 County City Building, is set as the time and place for receiving remonstrances and hearing all persons whose property may be affected by such proposed improvement. And the Clerk is directed to give notice of such hearing by publication in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on May 1, and May 8, 1970. ENGINEER'S REPORT AND PRELIMINARY ORDER - IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3294 - ALLEY, 200 BLOCK OF NOTRE DAME AVENUE For the improvement of the alley in the 200 block of Notre Dame Avenue, from Notre. Dame to St. Peter Street, by constructing a Class C, Type I, pavement. 55 4/27/70 Clyde E. Williams and Associates, Inc., consulting engineer, reports that McIntyre and Jones Construction, Inc., has the lowest and best bid for Class C, Type I, concrete pavement and recommends that said alley be improved by paving wioth Class C, Type I pavement. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the recommendation of the consulting engineer and ordered said alley paved with Class C, Type I pavement. POLICE SUGGESTION RE: SWINDLING The recommendation of Chief of Police Loren M. Bussert in reference to the letter from Arthur Shultz April 20, 1970, concerning protection from swindling, was read and a copy ordered sent to Mr. Shultz. INSTALL PARKING METER AT ABANDONED TAXI STAND - W. WASHINGTON, E. OF MAIN Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of the Traffic Director for the installation of a parking meter in the abandoned taxi stand on the north side of West Washington Street just east of Main Street. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORTS Street light outage reports for the period 4/13/70.to 4/24/70 were ordered. filed. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting ad- journed at 12:00 noon. / .L.IN , r I�