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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/05/70 Board of Public Works Minutesj October 5, 1970 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at 9:30 A.M., October 10, 1970, with all members present. The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and approved. FIRE DEPARTMENT - REQUEST TO TAG FIRE HYDRANTS DURING FIRE PREVENTION WEEK Upon motion made, seconded and "unanimously carried, the Board approved the request of Fire Chief Joseph L. Zura't for permission to place hydrant cards on fire hydrants in the downtown area during fire prevention week October 4, to October 11, 1970. FIRE DEPARTMENT - RETIREMENT Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board accepted and approved the retirement of Alfred H. Kirsits, upon the recommendation of Fire Chief Joseph L. Zurat, effective as of October 4, 1970, fireman Kirsits having been appointed December 27, 1947 and having served over 22 years. POLICE DEPARTMENT - REQUEST TO ATTEND NATIONAL CASH REGISTER SCHOOL Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request of Chief of Police Loren M. Bussert for Sergeant James E. Robison and Corporal Clement Degucz to attend two schools offered by the National Cash Register Company Educational Division ("Introduction to programming" Q and "Neat 3/NCR century") commencing October 12, 1970 and continuing three weeks. POLICE DEPARTMENT - FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAM W/ NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL Upon motion made, seconded and carried the Board authorized the Police Department to conduct a "familiarization program" wherein Notre Dame law students, for the next two semesters, will -be afforded an opportunity to ride with police officers between the hours of 8:00 and 10:30 P.M. and observe the operation of the Police Department for the better understand- ing of the student in his pursuit of a law career. POLICE DEPARTMENT - APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT The application of David Bradley Ferm for appointment to the South Bend Police Department was filed with the Board and referred to the Personnel Director for further processing. STREET DEPARTMENT: REQUEST FOR TRANSFER OF FUNDS Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request of the Street Commissioner for the transfer of $6,000.00 from Account MVH-11 (salaries) to Account MVH-13 (extra and overtime) and for the transfer of $7,000.00 from Account MVH-11 (salaries) to Account MVH-722 (motor equipment),: and referred the request to the Legal Department for the preparation of ordinances for the consideration of the Common Council. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES DEPARTMENT - REQUEST TO ATTEND MEETING Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request of Bert Cichowicz, City Sealer, for permission to attend a meeting of the Indiana Association of Inspectors of Weights and Measures at Columbus, Indiana October 14 to 16, 1970. MONTHLY REPORT WE10HT'S AND MEASURES DEPARTMENT The monthly report for September, 1970, of the Weights and Measures Department was reviewed and ordered filed. BUILDING DEPARTMENT'- SUB -STANDARDS DIVISION J. W. Adamson, Sub -Standards Director, appeared before the Board and the following matters were taken up. 202 10/5/70 505 Kalorama Street. Charles Hass, one of the owners of this property, appeared before the Board and stated they have a buyer for the property as soon as they can get it ready for sale. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued two weeks. 621 S. Rush Street. J. Chester Allen, as administrator of the estate of Joseph-- Clyde Brown, did not appear as requested. Mr. Adamson stated this building is in bad condition and has been vandalized. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Sub -Standards Director was authorized,to seek bids for the demolition of the property. 1606 Prairie Avenue. Max I. Seltenright appeared before the Board as requested and stated the only reason the building has not been torn down is that they are trying to relocate the tenant. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued eight weeks to allow time for relocating the tenant. ' 142 E. Elder Street. Grant Lewis appeared before the Board as requested and stated he is willing for the City to tear down the structure. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued two weeks for notice to be.given to J. W. Howard. 606 W. LaSalle Street. Aaron Jones, 140 E.'Paris Street, and George Jones, 710 S. Fellows Street, South Bend, Indiana, appeared before the Board and stated they are buying the property on a land contract from the estate of Richard Muessel, through the National Bank and Trustee Company, and that they intend to tear down the building and make a parking lot for the church and if agree- able with the Bank it is agreeable with them for the City to demolish the building. Mr. Adamson stated he has contacted the Bank and they are agreeable to the roperty being demolished. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Sub -Standards Director was authorized to seek bids for demolition of the !premises at 606 W. LaSalle Street. 1527 S. Catalpa Street. Mr. Adamson reported Joseph and Helen Toth have ad- vised by letter they are agreeable to the City tearing down this building. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Sub -Standards Director was authorized to seek bids for the demolition of the structure at 1527 S. Catalpa Street. 722 E. Miner Street. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter of 722 E. Miner Street was continued two weeks to permit the Sub - Standards Director to contact the various owners of this property. 1105 S. Carroll Street. Mr. Adamson reported the owners of this property have indicated they do not intend to do anything to rehabilitate it. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Sub -Standards Director was authorized to seek bids for demolition of the structure at 1105 S. Carroll Street. 1210 South Bend Avenue. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter of 1210 South Bend Avenue was continued two weeks for the Sub -standards Director to contact the new owner. 2116 Western Avenue. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter pertaining to 2116 Western Avenue was continued two weeks at the request of the Sub -Standards Director. 2410-241212 W. Ford Street. (on the complaint of A. C. Dillon and others) Upon motion made seconded and unanimously carried, this matter was continued two weeks for the Sub -Standards Director to further continue efforts to locate the owner. 626 N. Harrison Street. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter of 626 Harrison Street was continued two weeks for the Sub -Standards director to make further investigation in reference to demolition of the property by the owner. Demolition bids opened; This being the date set, bids were opened for demolition of the following structures. Non collusion affidavits were examined and found to be proper. Bids were as follows: 1 1 1 0 `I 10/5/70 1022 Prairie: O'Neal Trucking Co. $429.00 Midwest Demolition Co. $481.00 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition of the premises at 1633 Prairie Avenue was awarded to O'Neal Trucking Company on its tow bid of $429.00. 401 E. Dubail: Midwest Demolition Co. $571.00 B & J Demolition Co. $495.00 O'Neal Trucking Co. $565.00 Mr. Adamson reported attorney Edward Olczak has requested a continuance to afford him an opportunity to go over the matter with the owners. The Clerk reported Mrs. Jackie Carpenter, one of the owners, on October 2, 1970, deposited $25 XO for the benefit of the low bidder in the event contract r-4 is not awarded to the low bidder for demolition of the property. Upon 90 motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued . two weeks for the owners to advise the Board of their intentions. 210 E. Elder: Midwest Demolition Co. $431.00 O'Neal Trucking Co. $499.00 B & J Demolition Co. $395.00 Upon motiop.made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition of the structure at 210 E. Elder Street was awarded to B & J Demolition Company on its low bid of $395.00. 214 E. Elder: O'Neal Trucking Co. $698.00 Midwest Demolition Co. $781.00 B & J Demolition Co. $485.00 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously/ carried, contract for demolition of the structure at 217 E. Ohio Street was awarded to Midwest Demolition Company on its low bid of $485.00. 217 E. Ohio: O'Neal- Trucking Co. $545.00 Midwest Demolition Co. $431.00 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition of the structure at 217 E. Ohio Street was awarded to Midwest Demolition Company on its low bid of $431.00. Request for sub -standard property owners to appear before the Board 10/19/70 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the r3quest of the Sub -Standards Director for the following persons to appear before the Board on October 19, 1970, to show cause, if any they have, why the structures at the following addresses shout-d not be demolished: 1041 LaSalle Court - Arthur and Edith Wolff 235 N. Studebaker - Clell F. and Tansey L. Ewing 121 E. Paris - Nelson Jennings Sims 2712 S. Main - Johnnie B. Nammons or Mrs. Johnnie Mihocza 2808 Pleasant - Billy 0. Mummey And the Clerk was directed to so notify said owners by certified mail. 10/5/70 HEARING ON VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3328 - DR. ARMAND J. RIGAUX CONT. FROM 9/2 /70 The matter of the hearing on Vacation Resolution No. 3328, for the vacation of a portion of the north -south alley between Penn Central right of way and Otsego Avenue from the south right of way line of Angela Boulevard running 126 feet, upon motion made, seconded and carried, was further continued to October 19, 1970. HEARING ON VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3329 - MIDWEST TURNKEY BUILDERS INC. (cont. from 9/28/70) Having been continued from September 28, 1970, hearing was resumed on Resolution No. 3329, being for the vacation of; Frances Street from the north line of Miner Street extend- ing north 105 feet to the south right of way line of a 12 foot alley as shown on the recorded plat of Lederer and Longley's Subdivision of Out Lot numbered 1 in Samuel L. Cottrell's First Addition to the town of Lowell, now a part of the�city of South Bend. This portion of the street was formerly Lots 35 and 36 of said Addition. Robert L. Miller, attorney, appeared on behalf of the petitioner. Attorney F. Jay Nimtz appeared on behalf of 47 persons opposing the vacation. Approximately 15 other interested persons appeared before the Board. Mr. Miller stated that after, further study the petitioner offers two plans for the vacation --one the same as previously offered except for widening of the area to 18 feet; and the other providing for the vacation to the east, which still would not line up with the vacant lot as had been hoped. A third alternative was suggested of vacating a.portion on the east side and a portion on the west side of Frances Street. Mr. Nimtz, Mrs. Ethel Meservey, Mrs. Hariett Clawson and Mrs. Violet Johnson objected to any vacation as increasing traffic problems in the neighborhood. Having heard all who wished to speak, the .motion was made, seconded and carried to continue the matter until October 19, 1970, to afford the Board members the opportunity to inspect the site proposed to be vacated. IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3319, 1970 - GERTRUDE STREET (RESCINDED) For the improvement of Gertrude Street, from Ewing Avenue to Prairie Avenue, by widening and paving with new curbs. A written remonstrance against said improvement bearing the signatures of 51% or more of the resident property owners on said street who may be liable for assessment for the said improvei,ient having been filed with the Board within the 10 day period following the hearing on said Improvement Resolution, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, Improvement Resolution No. 3319, 1970, adopted June 8, 1970, and confirmed June 30, 1970, is in all things rescinded and the improvement ordered not made. FINAL CONFIRMATION OF IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3323 - HUMBOLDT STREET For the improvement of Humboldt Street, from Elmer to Huey, by constructing a Class C pavement with curbs. No written remonstrance bearing the signature of 51% or more of the resident property owners on said street to be improved having been filed within the 10 day period following the hearing on said improvement Resolution, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, said Improvement Resolution No. 3323, 1970, adopted on August 17, 197.0, and confirmed on September 8, 1970, is in all things finally confirmed and the improvement hereby ordered made. 1 1 1 2oP5I 10/5/70 FINAL CONFIRMATION OF IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3324 - OLIVE STREET SIDEWALK REPAIR For the improvement of Olive Street, from the first lot south of Ford Street to Western Avenue, by repairing concrete curb and sidewalk. No written remonstrances equalling 51% or more of the resident property owners on said street to be improved having been filed within 10 days after the hearing on said Improvement Resolution No. 3324, 1970, adopted August 17, 1970 and confirmed on September 8, 1970, said Resolution is in all things finally confirmed and the improvement hereby ordered made. CITY ENGINEER'S RECOMMENDATION ORDER FOR PRELIMINARY PLANS PRELIMINARY PLANS FILED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS APPROVED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3,330, 1970 ADOPTED NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS ALLEYS BE-114EEN HUEY AND O' BR IEN STREETS A petition having been filed with the Board August 3, 1970, by Pete Smith, r-4 1226 N. Huey Street, South Bend, Indiana, and 13 others for the improvement 00 of the north -south alley between Huey and O'Brien Streets, from Humboldt Street to the tee end, under Improvement Resolution No. 3325, and a petition having been filed September 28, 1970, by Richard Jelinski, 2118 W. Elwood Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, and seven others for the improvement of the east -west alley between Humboldt and Elwood Streets from Huey to O'Brien Street, Improvement Resolution No. 3325 was on September 28, 1970, rescinded for the purpose of Improving the two alleys under one project. City Engineer Lloyd S. Taylor files with the Board his recommendation for the improvement of the alleys between Huey and O'Brien Streets, from Humboldt north to the tee and from Huey Street east to O'Brien Street, between Humboldt Street and Elwood Street, by constructing a Class C, Type 1 concrete pavement. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approves the recommendation of the City Engineer and directs Clyde E. Williams and Associates, Inc., consulting engineers, to prepare preliminary plans, estimates and improvement resolution for such improvement. Clyde E. Williams & Associates, Inc., files with the Board preliminary plans and specifications, estimate of the total cost of such improvement at $12,897.50 and improvement resolution. Upon motion made seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approves the plans and specifications for such improvement and adopts Improvement Resolution No. 3330, 1970, for the improvement of the alley between Huey and O'Brien Street from Humboldt Street north to the tee and the east -west alley from Huey Street to O'Brien Street, between Humboldt and Elwood Street, by constructing a Class C, Type I concrete pavement. October 27, 1970, at 7:30 P.M., local time, in Room 1308 County City Building, South Bend, Indiana, is set as the time and place for hearing all persons whose property may be affected by such proposed improvement and at which time the Board will decide whether the benefits accruing to abutting and adjacent property will be equal to or exceed the estimated cost of said 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 October 9 and October 16, 1970. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING - REQUEST TRANSFER OF $2500.00 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request of the Traffic Engineering Department for the transfer of $2500.00 from the General Fund to Account T-726 (other equipment), and the request was referred to the Legal Department for the preparation of an ordinance for the consideration of the Common Council. �F 10/5/70 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved street lighting, per recommendation of the Traffic Engineering Department,as follows: Grant Street between Linden and Orange: Install one 7,000L MV OH WP fixture mid -block, at a cost of $ 5.00 per year. Indiana Avenue (area bounded by Calvert, Franklin, the railroad, and Prarie Avenue, including Indiana Avenue). Install 17 7,000L MV OH WP 28 7,000L MV OH WP 35 20,000L MV OH SP Remove 28 4,000L INC OH WP 35 10,000L INC OH SP at a cost to the City of $158.95 per month. Install 10 20,000L MV OH WP 18 20,000L MV OH WP 1 7,000L MV OH WP 1 7,000L MV OH WP Remove 5 7,000L MV OH WP 2 6,000L INC OH WP 4 4, OOOL INC OH WP at a cost to the city of $124.55 per month. Rush Street (1700 block) Install 1 7,000L MV OH W at a cost to the City of $45.00 per year. K-Mart Annexation Area (south of Ireland, west of Miami and east of Michigan) Install 25 7,000L MV OH WP at a cost of $93.75 per month. Washington Street (Olive to Bendix Drive) (K-Mart Annexation area approved Install g 20,000L MV OH WP (With the exception of any proposed 3 20,000L MV OH WP (locations within the limits of the (by-pass route.) Remove 3 10,000L MV OH WP At a cost of $52.55 per month. Sussex Drive and area (bounded by Ardmore, Canterbury, Elwood and Sheridan) Install 30 7,000L MV OH WP 12 7,000L MV OH WP Remove 30 4,000L MV OH WP at a cost of $72.00 per month. Culver Place. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter of street lighting in Culver Place was referred back to Traffic Engineering for clarification. L 10/5/70 RECOMMENDATION OF CITY ENGINEER - VEHICLE BIDS 9/28/70 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of the City Engineer for award of contract for a 4-door Sedan and a 4-door Station Wagon for the Engineering Department to Romy Hammes, Inc., on its bid of $4,769.07 less all taxes and trade-in of two used units, upon the granting of funding approval by the State Board of Tax Commissioners. CONTRACTORS' BONDS CANCELLED At the request of United States Fidelity and Qaranty Company, the Board approved the termination of contractor's bond No. 27474 13 3462 69 on behalf of Norb Rzepnicki for all work done on and after October 5, 1970, under said bond. At the request of the Laven Insurance Agency, the Board approved the termination of Contractor's bond MSC 344995 on behalf of Continental Homes, Inc., for all work done under said bond on and after October 5, 1970. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORTS Street light outage reports for the period 9/23/70 to 10/2/70 were ordered filed. C� There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting ad- journed at 11:47 A.M.