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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/29/70 Board of Public Works MinutesJune 29, 1970 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at 9:30 A.M., with all members present. The minutes of the two previous meetings were reviewed and approved. FIRE DEPARTMENT - APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT The application of Thomas Walter Osowski for appointment to the South Bend Fire Department was filed with the Board and referred to the Personnel, Department for further processing. POLICE DEPARTMENT - APPLICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT The following applications for appointment to the South Bend Police Depart- ment were filed with the Board and referred to the Personnel Department for further processing: Howard Dale Barnett George Lynn Rigley Robert Wegnerowski r..l POLICE DEPARTMENT - APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT AS SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER �C7 �. The application of Terry R. Wheelerfor appointment as a special police officer while in the employ of the Elks•Club was approved by the Board and referred to the Police Department for completion of the commission. Q The applications of Leon Mayo Miller and Shirley Woods for appointment as special police officers for the South Bend Police Department were approved by the Board and referred to the Police Department for completion of the commissions. POLICE DEPARTMENT - RETIREMENT Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the retirement from the South Bend Police Department of officer Joseph L. Szalay affective July 15, 1970, was approved. BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB -STANDARDS DIVISION J. W..Adamson, Sub -Standards Director, appeared before the Board and the following matters were taken up: 743 N. Frances Street. Mrs. Robinson, 737 N. Frances Street, the daughter of the deceased owner Etta Matthews,. appeared before the Board and stated they intend to repair the building but that it is in such condition that she has had it boarded up until they can obtain sufficient funds to repair it. Upon moti on made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued in- definitely, and the Sub=Standards Director was requested to keep the property under surveillance. 1819 S. Ironwood. Mr. Adamson reported this house open and in bad condition and that the County Commissioners are in agreement for it to be demolished. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Sub -Standards Director was authorized to seek bids for demolition of the structure at 181E S. Ironwood. 614 S. Columbia. Maude Matinga did not appear as requested. Mr. Adamson re- ported the property has been sold to Cornelia Howell, Detroit, Michigan. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Sub -Standards Director was authorized to seek bids for demolition of the structure at 1819 S. Ironwood. 514 E. Keasey'sStreet. Mr. Adamson reported this property cleaned up and the building closed. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued indefinitely, and the Sub -Standards Director was re- quested to keep the matter under surveillance. 711 Cottage Grove, Mr. Adamson reported this property closed. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued indefinitely and the Sub -Standards Director was requested to keep the property under sur- veillance. 11� 6/29/70 305 Wenger. Mr. Adamson reported the garage doors have been removed and the premises cleaned up. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued .indefinitely, and the Sub -Standards Director was re- quested to keep the matter under surveillance. 132-E. Paris. Mr. Adamson reported contractor John Vanek has not complied with the conditions set June 22, 1970, for award of contract to him as the low bidder for demolition of the structure at 132 E. Paris Street. Thereupon, it was moved, seconded and unanimously carried that the tentative award of con- tract to John Vanek for demolition of the structure at 132 E. Paris Street be cancelled and contract be awarded to Julius O'Neal for demolition of the structure at 132 E. Paris Street on his bid of $749.00. 702 W. Colfax Avenue. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Sub -Standards Director was authorized to seek bids for demolition of the structures at 702 W. Colfax Avenue. 2405 Kenwood Avenue. Mr. Adamson reported this property sold and the new owner intends to rehabilitate it, and that the premises have been cleaned up and are closed. 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. Request for property owners to appear before Board 7/13/70 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 July 13, 1970, to show cause, if any they have, why the following structures should not be demolished: 'Frank Bilello 1007 N. Notre Dame St. Joseph County Commissioners 1815 S. Ironwood Dr. Mrs. Anna Glaser, Executor, Estate of Lena Sofan 5072 S. William Street Lillian Cramer 408 E. Paris St. Joseph County Commissioners 1217 E. Bissell And the Clerk was directed to so notify said persons by certified mail.. COMPLAINT - CONDITION OF PROPERTY AT 922 E. ALTGELD STREET L. D. Acheson and 22 others filed with the Board a complaint as to the deteriorated condition of the property at 922 E. Altgeld Street. Mr. Adamson, Sub -Standards Director, reported his Department has had a file on this property since 1967 and that.steps are being taken to remove the structure. COMPLAINT - CONDITION OF PROPERTY AT 622 LELAND Dr. Louis How, St. Jrseph County Health Director, appeared before the Board in reference to the unsanitary condition existing at 622 Leland Avenue created by septic tanks in this area. Mr. and Mr.s Robert M. Aldridge, 637 Beale Street, and Walter Dorn, 627 Beale Street, South Bend, Indiana, also appeared before the Board to protest the unsanitary conditions in the neighborhood resulting from septic tanks. The matter, already before the Board, is being further investigated. WEIGHTS & MEASURES - REQUEST TO ATTEND CONFERENCE SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH The request of the City Sealer for authority to attend the 55th National conference on Weights and Measures in Salt Lake City, Utah, July 13 to 17, 1970, came before the Board. Mr. Bickel, City Controller, moved that since there is insufficient money in the appropriate account of the Weights and Measures Department and insufficient time for a transfer of funds in that Department by July 13 for such trip, that Account H-213 of the Board of Works' budget be used to make up the shortage necessary for such trip; and further moved that the City Sealer be authorized to attend such convention. The motion was seconded and carried. Mr. Taylor abstained from voting. 6/29/70 C DISPLAY BARN - POTAWATOMIE PARK Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter of constructing a display barn at Potawatomie Park was further continued one week. ANNUAL REPORT - HUMANE SOCIETY The report of the Humane Society for the period 5/l/69 to 5/1/70 was reviewed by the'Board and ordered filed. CONTRACT AWARDED - UNIFORMS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT Upon motion made, seconded and carried, contract was awarded to Gerber Manufacturing Company for uniforms for the Fir:e,Department for the period 7/1/70 through December 31, 1970, upon the recommendation of Fire Chief Joseph L. Zurat and the Purchasing Director. e-1 COMMUNICATION FROM INDIANA & MICHIGAN ELECTRIC COMPANY - STEAM HEAT �C1 DISCONTINUANCE A letter under date of June 26, 1970, from the Indiana and Michigan Electric Company advising permission granted by the Indiana Public Service Commission for the discontinuance of its steam heating system on June 1, 1970, was ordered filed. FOOT PATROL - WEST WASHINGTON AVENUE The report of Chief of Police Loren M. 8ussert in reference to steps taken by the Department in response to the complaint of Felix L. Owsley, Sr. was read and ordered filed. REQUEST TO CLOSE ALLEY - RADECKI ART GALLERIES The request of Roman J. Radecki, Radecki Art Galleries, 721 E. Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, on June 25, 1970, for permission to close the alley between St. Louis and St. Peter Streets, on the west side of 721 E. Jefferson Boulevard, from 10:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. on June 27, 19'70, approved by the Board on June 25, 1970, is hereby confirmed and made a part of these minutes. TAXICAB STAND REQUEST DENIED - INDIANA CAB COMPANY Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, upon recommendation of the Traffic Engineering Department, the request of the Indiana Cab Company for a taxicab stand in the 2600 block of West Washington Avenue was denied for the reason that industrial traffic (Bendix) occupies the roadway with both trucks and other vehicles causing traffic congestion. Off street park- ing facilities are to be provided by South Shore Railroad. TAXICAB STAND REQUEST DENIED - COURTESY CAB COMPANY Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, upon recommendation of the Traffic Engineering Department, the request of the Courtesy Cab Company for an "on street" taxicab stand at the new South Shore Station was denied for the reason that industrial traffic (Bendix) occupies the roadway with both trucks and other vehicles causing traffic congestion. Off street park- ing facilities are to be provided by the South Shore Railroad. TAXICABS - CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Clerk is directed to send to the Indiana Cab Company and the Courtesy Cab Company -applications, to be filed with the Board, for certificates of public convenience and necessity for the operation of taxicabs for hire on the streets of South Bend, Indiana. i 6/29/70 TAXICAB LICENSE - WILLIAM E. COOPER Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the application of William E. Cooper for an additional taxicab was tabled until a certificate of public convenience and necessity is issued to the Courtesy Cab Company. REQUEST OF MRS. MARTHA WHITE TO HOLD STREET SERVICES Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request of Mrs. Martha White, 931 W. LaSalle Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, to hold street services in front of 931 W. LaSalle Avenue from 4:00 P. M. to 5:00 P.M. on Wednesdays and Thursdays during the summer months commencing July 1, 1970.1 CONTRACT WITH ARCHITECT SIGNED - FIRE STATION AT IRELAND ROAD AND LAFAYETTE It was moved, seconded and carried, that the Board of Public Works and Safety enter into an agreement (Form 97 of the, Indiana State Board of Accounts) with Mathews, Purucker and Associates, Inc., 812 Jefferson Boulevard, Indiana, for the design of a fire station to be constructed at Ireland Road and Lafayette Boulevard, being the relocation of Station #10. Mr. Crumpacker abstained from voting. CONTRACT AWARDED - IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3311 - ALLEY BETWEEN INGLEWOOD PLACE AND HOLLYWOOD PLACE In the matter of the improvement of the alley between Inglewood Place and Hollywood Place, from Woodlawn to Oakwood, by constructing a Class C, Type 1 concrete pavement. Clyde E. Williams and Associates, Inc., having examined the bids submitted to the Board on June 22, 1970, reports that the Pulley Construction Company, Inc., has the lowest and best bid for Class C, Type 1, concrete pavement and recommends that the said alley be paved with Class C, Type 9 pavement. The Board, being duly advised, decides that the bid of Valley Construction Company, Inc., is the lowest and best bid received and, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract is awarded to Valley Construction Company, Inc., for the pavement of said alley with Class C, Type 1 concrete, on its bid of $11,340.00, and said Valley Construction -Company is given notice to proceed with the pavement of said alley. EASEMENT FILED - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3308 - DONALD.F. HICKEY In the matter of the vacation of the north -south alley lying between Lots 2 and 4 of Chapin's Subdivision of Bank Out Lot 182, running south from the south line of Lincolnway West to the southeast corner of Lot 2 and the south- west corner of Lot 4 of Chapin's Subdivision. Donald F. Hickey files with the Board an easement over the following described land: Beginning at a point on the west line of Lot 1 of Chapin's Sub- division of Bank Out Lot 182 at a distance of 118.35 feet south of the northwest corner of Lot 1; thence south 14 feet; thence southeasterly 51 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 2 of Chapin's Subdivision; thence northeasterly 16 feet along the southeasterly line of Lot 2; thence northwesterly 57 feet to the place of be- ginning. and said easement being approved by the. -Board, the City Engineer is directed to prepare an assessment roll showing net benefits and damages. HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3312 - MIDWEST TURNKEY BUILDERS INC. PHILLIPA STREET This being the date set for hearing on the assessment roll showing the award of damages and the assessment of benefits in the matter of the vacation of Phillipa Street, from the north line of Indiana Avenue extending north 106 feet to an unused alley, as shown on the recorded plat of South Bend In- dustrial Addition, the Clerk tendered proofs of publication in the south Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on June 5, June 12 and June 19, 1970 which were found to be proper. 6/29/70 In the matter of said assessment roll, no remonstrators having appeared and no written remonstrances having been received, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved said assessment roll as adopted and ratifies and confirms said vacation resolution in all things, and declares these proceedings closed and the said, street vacated. HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3313 - MIDWEST TURNKEY BUILDERS INC. ALLEY, This being the date set for hearing on the assessment rollshowing award of damages and the assessment of benefits in the matter of 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, the Clerk tendered proofs of publication in the south Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on June 5, June 12 and June 19, 1970, which were found to be proper. In the matter of said assessment roll, no remonstrators having appeared and no written remonstrances having been received, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved said assessment roll as adopted ts. and ratifies and confirms:sai,d vacation resolution in all things, and pq declares these proceedings closed and the alley vacated. Q HEARING CONTINUED - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3317 - 30 FOOT EASEMENT HYDRAULIC AVE. Hearing on Vacation Resolution No. 3317, being for the vacation of an ease- ment described as follows: R That part of the west leg of the East Race which is located northerly of a line parallel to and 30 feet southerly of the southerly line of Hydraulic Avenue and located westerly of the west line of the East 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. was further continued until July 6, 1970. STREET LIGHT PETITIONS Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the following street light petitions were referred to the Traffic Engineering Department for study and recommendation: Petition of Leo Chelmaniak, 1807 E. Madison Street, South Bend, Indiana, and eight others for a street light 1800 block E. Madison. Petition of W. R. Smith, 230 N. O'Brien Street, South Bend, Indiana, and 13 others for street light on Grant Street., RECOMMENDATION FOR STREET LIGHTING Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of the Traffic Engineering Department for additional street lighting as follows: Area southeast of Leeper Park and east of Michigan: Replace 7 Inc. fixtures with 7,000L MV Install 7 7,000L MV at a cost to the City of $28.25 per month. Riverside Drive from Navarre to Bartlett: Leave as/with the existing U.G. Boulevard fixtures. 6/29/70 n CONTRACTORS' BONDS APPROVED Contractor's bond on behalf of Dan J. Meert (Meert's Outdoor Market) to 6/28/71 was approved -by the Board and ordered filed. Certificate continuing contractor's bond for Willie's Construction Company to 6/17/71 was approved by the Board and ordered filed. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORTS Street light outage reports for the period 6/18/70 to 6/25/70 were ordered filed. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting ad- journed at 11:40 A.M. Lloyd S Taylor J. Crumpacker James A. E.Vckei ATTEST: Clerk