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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/25/70 Board of Public Works MinutesMay 25, 1970. a9. 1 1 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at.9:30 A.M., on May 25, 1970, with all members present. The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and approved. APPOINTMENTS - FIRE DEPARTMENT Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the appointment of the following applicants to the South Bend Fire Department, upon the recommendation of Fire Chief Joseph L. Zurat, effective May 25, 1970: Larry Buchanan Robert X. Quinn III James M. Dembinski Richard Switalski Timothy I. Paczkowski REQUEST TO ATTEND FIRE FIGHTERS CONVENTION, HAMMOND, INDIANX' Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request -for two firemen to attend the Indiana State Association of Fire Fighters Convention in Hammond, Indiana, June 3 and 4, 1970. APPLICATIONS - POLICE DEPARTMENT The following applications for appointment to the South Bend Police Department were filed with the Board and referred to the Personnel Director for further processing: Scott Bradfield Clark John Robert Hawley Orlando Woods BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB -STANDARDS DIVISION J. W. Adamson, Sub -Standards Director, appeared before the Board and the following matters were taken up. 1022 S. Franklin Street. Ruth Jones Lewis, 1113 S. Lafayette Street, South Bend, Indiana, appeared before the Board as requested. Mrs. Lewis stated she had given.a demolition contractor $100.00 a year ago to demolish.this property but that he has never done so; that she has now obtained another contractor and will have the building taken down herself. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued five weeks to permit the owner to demolish the structure'. 1237 Van Buren Street. Attorney Paul Schwertley appeared before the Board and stated that the owners of this property are separated; that Mr. Strouss says he will spend nothing more on the property and that Mrs. Strouss has no money to spend on it. Mr. Adamson reported the house wide open and vandalized. Upon motion made, seconded and carried the matter was continued one week for disposition by the owners. 1. 1033 Hudson. Mrs. Norma Swank Reuter, owner of the property, appeared be- fore -the Board as requested, and stated she has boarded up the house many times but it has been torn'off by vandals; that she intends to rehabilitate the pr9per4jy_A9d hhasa� contractor to.do the work. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimou-say ca i-t!d., the matter pertaining to 1033 Hudson Street was continued one week to permit the -owner time -to close up the property. Mrs. Nellie Swartz, 1207 Riverside, South Bend, Indiana, also appeared as an interested party in reference to this property. 717 S. Arnold. Francis E. Doseman did not appear as requested. Mr. Adamson reported Mr. Dozeman does not intend to rehabilitate the property. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was continued one week. 1613 S. Leer. Mrs. Lottie King did not appear as requested. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was continued four weeks for the Building Department to try to rectify the situation with the owner. 1320 Hine. Mr. Adamson reported this building is open. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was continued one week for the owner to appear before the Board, M 5/25/70 2808 Pleasant. Mr. Adamson reported the building is wide open. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was continued one week and the Sub Standards Director was requested to obtain a picture of the present condition of this property. /� 1218 S. Carroll. Mr. Adamson reported Mrs. Virgil fear telephoned his (office that she would be unable to appear because of the death of Virgil /'�'� 0� Ga4#. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was continued two weeks. 661 LaPorte. Mr. Adamson reported Donald Clements, owner of this property, is removing the garage structure. 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. 721 W. Wayne. Mr. Adamson reported a permit taken out by A & J Demolition Company on April 28, 1970, for the demolition of this structure but that nothing has been done. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was continued one week. 841-843-8432 S. Bendix and 844 S. Liberty. Attorney Edward Olczak appeared before the Board and requested a further continuance. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued one week on the condition that $50.00 be deposited with the Clerk of the Board, within the week, for the benefit of the low bidder to the City, on these two properties; otherwise demolition contracts will be awarded by the City. 736 N. Frances. Mr. Adamson reported the condition here has not changed; that sometimes the property is found closed and sometimes not. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was continued one week and the Sub -Standards Director was requested to have the owner of the property appear before the Board. Demolition bids opened: This being the date set, bids for demolition of the following properties were opened. Non collusion affidavits were found to be proper. The bids were as follows: 1111 S. Lafayette: B & J Demolition Co. $400.00 O'Neal:Trucking Co. $485.00 Midwest Demolition'Co. $513.00 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition of the structure at 1111 S. Lafayette Street was awarded to B & J Demolition Company on its low bid of $400.00. 838 $:. Marietta: B & J Demolition Co. $1,100.00 O'Neal Trucking Co. $1 399.00 A. Midwest Demolition Co. 799.00 �pon.,:motion made,! -.seconded and.icarried,.contract for demolition of the structure at 838 S. Marietta Street was awarded to A. Midwest Demolition Company on its low bid of $779.00. Request for owners of sub -standard properties to appear before Board 6/8/7b: Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried; the Board approved the re- quest of the Sub -Standards Director for the following owners of sub -standard properties to appear before the Board on June 8, 1970, to show cause, if any they have, why the following properties should not be demolished. 1116 Western Ave. Steven J. Tsalikis 1110 N. Hill St. St. Joseph Co. Commissioners 1002 Culver Place John T. Siewert 1137 S. Franklin St. Anastasia Leweicka 1506 S. Kemble Ave. Nathaniel and Allie Williams And the Clerk was directed to so notify said owners by certifie d mail. 5/25/70 HEARING ON VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3312 (PHILLIPA STREET) - MIDWEST TURNKEY BUILDERS. INC. (CONTINUED FROM 5/18/70) Hearing, having been continued from May 18, 1970, was resumed on Vacation No. 3312, 1970, being for the vacation of: Phillipa Street, from the north line of Indiana Avenue ex- tending north 106 feet to an unused 10 foot alley, as shown on the recorded plat of South Bend Industrial Addition, Keith Slabaugh, 305 N. Studebaker,,Mishawaka, Indiana, local manager of Midwest Turnkey Builders, Ihc., and attorney Robert L. Miller, 112 Lafayette Building, South Bend, Indiana, appeared before the Board. The Clerk reported notice of this hearing was mailed on May 19, 1970, to William Sheehy, Vice President, Transamerican Properties, Inc., 1700 Waterman Detroit, Michigan, 48209, as requested by Richard W. Kintzele of American Freight Lines, Inc., who appeared at the hearing on May 18, 1970. Neither Mr. Kintzele nor Mr. Sheehy appeared. Mr. Miller stated Mrs. Mary Kruk had been contacted and she has no objection �C to the vacation providing she receives her reversionary part of the vacated Istreet. Mr. Miller',further stated he had investigated the point raised by Mr. Kintzele regarding a third gate in the event of a strike and had found nothing in the taw to substantiate that a third gate could not be picketed. i No one further speaking for or against said vacation, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the resolution as adopted May 4, 1970, was ratified and confirmed. And the City Engineer was directed to prepare an assessment roll covering the assessment of benefits and the award of damages to surrounding property owners. HEARING ON VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3313 (ALLEY) - MIDWEST TURNKEY BUILDERS, INC. (CONTINUED FROM 5/18170 Hearing, having been continued from May 18, 1970, was resumed on Vacation No. 3313, 1970, being for the vacation of: A 12 foot east -west alley, lying between Dubail 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 also running from the west line of Warren Street west to the east line of the first north -south 14 foot alley. Keith Slabaugh, 305 N. Studebaker, Mishawaka, Indiana, local manager of Mid- west Turnkey Builders, Inc., and attorney Robert L. Miller, 112 Lafayette Building, South Bend, Indiana, appeared before the Board. Mr. Miller stated the vacation is sought in connection with the building of some houses in this area by Midwest Turnkey Builders, who are the,owners of three of the four lots involved; that the owner of the 4th lot is Mrs. John Coder, 1726 S. Carlisle Street; that Mrs. Coder has been contacted by Mr. Slabaugh and that no objection to the vacation is made by her. No one further appearing in opposition to the vacation and the request appear- ing to be reasonable, the motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried to ratify and confirm the resolution as adopted May 4,_1970.`A6d the City Engineer was directed to prepare an assessment roll covering the assessment of benefits and the award of damages to surrounding property owners. HEARING ON VACATION"RESOLUTION NO. 3314, 1970 - SOUTH BEND RANGE CORPORATION This being the date set, hearing was held on Vacation Resolution No. 3314, 1970, being for the vacation of: Part of Napier Street, located immediately south of and adjacent to Lot 32 as shown in John F. Kirby's Subdivision of Bank Out Lot 83; and a part of Cherry Street, beginning at the northwest corner of Lot 37 of John F. Kirby's Subdivision of Bank Out Lot 83; thence north to the northwest corner of Lot 29; thence west to the west line of Cherry Street; thence south along the west line of Cherry Street to a point directly west of the northwest, corner of Lot 37; thence east to the point of beginning. 5/25/70 the Clerk tendered proofs of publication of,notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on May 15 and May 22, 1970, which were found to be sufficient. Appearing before the Board were Bruce Stewart, 725 St. Joseph Bank Building, South Bend, Indiana, attorney for South Bend Range Corporation. Others appearing were; Levi Williams Bey 208 Cherry Street South Bend, Indiana George and Elizabeth Gandy, Sr. 201 N. Studebaker South Bend, Indiana Joseph and Jean Jennings 227 S. Chestnut South Bend, Indiana William V. and Alletha Joyner 225 S. Chestnut South Bend, Indiana Anna Kil 309 Chestnut South Bend, Indiana Ed and Thelma Muldrow 313 S. Chestnut South Bend, Indiana Viola M. Ross 311 S. Chestnut South Bend, Indiana Joseph W. and Rosie Nell Smith 210 S. Cherry South Bend, Indiana Adolph and Sophie S. Trzcinski 223 S. Chestnut South Bend, Indiana Mr. Stewart stated the South Bend Range Corporation owns the block of property to the west of Cherry Street in Harlin's Subd ivision; also north of this -par- ticular tract, #15, #14, #13 and approximately two thirds of #12; across the street they own approximately one third of #15; to the south, just north of Napier, they own #29, #30, #31 and #32;-to the south of there, they own #37, #38, #39 and #40. #42 is a little triangular lot; also #41 to the east of #42. In the {fast two grthree years the Corporation expanded its facilities and added to its building by extending to the east. Recently, #29 through #32 were acquired and it is hoped to expand over these lots. Also appearing before the Board was Stanley Przybylinski, 630 N. Johnson Street, South Bend, Indiana, representing the Physical Committee of Model Neighborhood Planning Committee, who stated that the Physical Committee of Model Neighborhood Planning Committee is in favor of the vacation since it is in accordance with the general plan of the Model Cities Neighborhood. However a final vote - cannot be taken until a meeting of the full Board on May 27, 1970. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried the matter was continued one week. HEARING ON VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3315, 1970 - BETTY McCLURE This being the date set, hearing was held on Vacation Resolution No. 3315, 1970, being for the vacation of: the first alley east of Portage Avenue from the north line of McCartney Street to the south line of the first east -west alley north of McCartney Street. the Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on May 15 and May 22, 1970, which were found to be sufficient. Appearing for the vacation were the petitioner Betty McClure, 1245 McCartney Street, South:Bend, Indiana, represented by attorney H. Theodore Noell, 210 Lafayette Building, South Bend, Indiana. Mr. Noell stated the alley has presented many problems for Mrs. McClure; that it is difficult to navigate the turn in the alley; that it is difficult to maintain; that trash is allowed to accumulate; and that there is a high bank. Mr. Ndell tendered a letter from the Marathon Oil Company, 1622 Lincolnway East, South Bend, Indiana, stating they have no objection to the vacation, which was ordered filed. Appearing in opposition to the vacation were Mr. and Mrs. Casimir Radecki, 1250 Queen Street, South Bend, Indiana, Mrs. Gardner Rutherford, 1233 McCartney Street, South Bend, Indiana, Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Rutherford, 1233 McCartney Street, South Bend, Indiana; Mr. George Butt, 2915 Southeast Drive, South Bend, Indiana, on behalf of Lillian Butt, owner of 1242 Queen Street; and Mrs. Eileen Hall Hollister, 1241 McCartney Street. The main objection was the inability of trash and garbage trucks to make the turn and inconvenience to garages. Also appearing was Mr. Bill Cramer, 1302 Queen Street, South Bend, Indiana, who stated he would have no objection to the closing if Marathon would make the corner so that trucks could get around. 5/25/70 N Mr. Buddie Zeigert, 1234 McCartney, South Bend, Indiana, also appeared, and had no objection to the vacation providing the property was kept up by Marathon.' Also appearing was Councilman William.Grounds._.. AREA PLAN RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE 30 FT. EASEMENT - MILL RACE, INC. Area Plan Commission recommends to the Board of Public Works and Safety its recommendation for the abandonment of a 30 foot easement on Hydraulic Avenue. southerly of the southerly line of Hydraulic Avenue ri and located westerly of the west line of the east JU" Race, which said west leg of the east Race is the Race located on the southeasterly and east sides of Hydraulic Avenue in Section 1 and in Section 12, Township 37 north, Range 2 east in the city of South Bend, Indiana. 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 released by the individual utilities. The following properties may be injuriously or beneficially affected by such vacation: Lots numbered 12 through 29 and unplatted area adjacent to Lot 12, all in Miller and Green's 2nd Addition. Notice of this Resolution shall be published on the 29th day of May, 1970, and on the 5th day of June, 1970, in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News. This Board, at its office, on the 8th day of June, 1970, at 9:30 o'clock, A.M., will hear and receive remonstrances from all persons interested in or affected -by these proceedings. Adopted this 25th day of May, 1970. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Lloyd S. Taylor S. J. Crumpacker James A. B-i ckel Attest: Doris Allen, clerk." REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR GASOLINE AND FUEL OIL Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request of the Purchasing Director to advertise for bids for gasoline and fuel oil for the period from July 1, 1970 through December 31, 1970. June 8, 1970, was set as the time for receiving bids and the Clerk was directed to give notice by publication in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on May 29 and June 5, 1970. REQUEST FOR FIRE HYDRANTS - N.E. CORNER CLEVELAND AND LILAC ROADS Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request of John L. Hunter, Superintendent of Utilities, for the installation of two fire hydrants at the northeast corner of Cleveland and Lilac Roads, said installation having been approved by the Water Works Board at its meeting on May 18, 1970, and said installations to be at the expense of the Water Works. Mr. Crumpacker abstained from voting. 5/25/700 At 12:00 noon the meeting recessed and reconvened at 2:30 P.M., with all members present. COMPLAINT OF DEAD TREES - BERT-SWARTZ The complaint of Bert Swartz, 1126 N. Hill Street, South Bend, Indiana, of the dangerous condition of dead trees'in a vacant lot next door was referred to the Legal Department for recommendation. PETITION FOR STREET LIGHT - BETWEEN ST. JOSEPH STREET AND RIVERSIDE DRIVE A petition signed by Mr. and Mrs. James P. Conboy, 214 E. Bartlett Street, and 17 others for a street light between St. Joseph Street and Riverside Drive was, upon motion made, seconded and carried, referred to the Traffic j Engineering Department for study and recommendation. STREET LIGHTING - AREA BOUNDED BY KOSCIUSZKO.SAMPLE AND THE RAILROAD Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of the Traffic Engineering Department for the following street lighting in the area bounded by Kosciuszko Street, Sample Street and the Rai 1, road. Install - 10 7,0001- MV OH WP 3 7,0001- MV OH WP Remove - 8 4,0001- INC OH WP 2 6,000L INC OH WP at a cost of $19.05 per month. STREET LIGHTING - AREA BOUNDED BY HOWARD, EDDY. LASALLE AND THE RIVER Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of the Traffic Engineering Department for the following street lighting in the area bounded by Howard, Eddy, LaSalle and the River (except that seven lights on St. Louis, between LaSalle and Sorin be overhead instead of underground): Install - 17 7,000L MV OH WP 56 7,000L MV OH WP .7 7,000L MV UG CP 22 20,0001- MV OH WP 3 20,0001- MV OH WP 18 20,0001- MV UG SP Remove - 14 1,0001- Blvd. 1 1,000L INC OH WP 44 4,0001- INC OH WP 31 6,000L INC OH WP 14 10,0001- INC UG SP 1 , 15,0001- INC UG SP at a cost of $267.45 per month. STREET LIGHTING - AREA BOUNDED BY KO"SCI.USZKO, WESTERN,,CHAPIN AND SAMPLE Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of the Traffic Engineering Department for the following street lighting in the area bounded by Kosciuszko, Western, Chapin and Sample Streets: Install - 44 7,000L MV OH WP 7 7,000L MV OH WP 6 20,0001- MV OH WP 1 20,0001- MV OH WP 2 7,000L MV UG SP 1 20,0001- MV UG SP Remove - 44 4,000L INC OH WP 3 6,000L INC UG SP 6 61000L INC OH WP at a cost of $94.40 per month. 5/25/70 TRAFFIC REGULATIONS - ECLIPSE STREET Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of the Traffic Engineering Department for the following traffic regulations: Three "no parking" signs and posts on the west side of Eclipse, north of Elwood, to LaSalle School parking lot. Three "no parking"signs on the east side of Eclipse, north of Elwood, to LaSalle School drive. "No parking" signs on Eclipse, north from Elwood to the parking lot 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on school days. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS - WALSH AT BISSELL Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of the Traffic Engineering Department for the installation of stop signs on Walsh Street at Bissell. CONTRACTORS' BONDS The following contractors' bonds were approved by the Board and ordered filed: Dennis Forte, d/b/a Dennis Forte Masonry and Contracting - to 5/21/71. Charles Kopsea and William Ipe - to 5/12/71. Douglas Loomis, d/b/a D. & L. Construction Co. - to 4/18/71. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORTS Street light outage reports for the period 5/7/70 to 5/22/70 were ordered filed. EXCAVATION BOND - THREE-WAY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY The Clerk was directed to return the certificate of Western Surety Company continuing excavation bond of the Three Way Construction Company to 4/18/71 for proper power of attorney. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting ad- journed at 3:00 P.M. P _CL.�Z_ James A. ickel ATT€ Clerk