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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/23/70 Board of Public Works MinutesNovember 23, 1970 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at 9:30 A.M.,,on November 23, 1970, with all members present. The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and approved. BIDS OPENED - IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3323 - HUMBOLDT STREET This being the date set for receiving bids for the improvement of Humboldt Street, from Elmer to Huey, by constructing a Class C pavement with curbs, the Clerk tendered proofs of publication in the South Bend Tribune and the TO County News on November 6 and November 13, 1970, which were read and found to be sufficient. The following bids were received: McIntyre & Jones Construction Co., Inc., 2526 W. 6th Street, Mishawaka, Indiana. Non collusion affidavit was found to be proper. The bid was accompanied by a bid bond of 5% of the bid. Form 96-a (bidder's financial statement) is on file in the office of the Board of Public Works and Safety. Class C, Type 1-A $7,634.50 Completion time - 225 dais. Rieth Riley Construction Co., Inc., P. 0. Box 775, South Bend, Indiana, 46624. Non collusion affidavit was found to be proper. The bid was accompanied by a bid bond in the amount of 5% of the bid. Fmrm 96-a (bidder's financial statement) is on file in the office of the Board of Public Works and Safety. Class C, Type 111-A pavement $6,619.25 Class C, Type IV pavement $5,477.25 Completion time - 200 calendar days. FIRE DEPARTMENT - APPLICATIONS The following applications for appointment to the South Bend Fire Department were filed with the Board and referred to the Personnel Director for further processing: Thomas Mark Aranowski Jerry Hilton Jones Paul Leo Szucs, Jr. RRKXKKXBKRAR7fMKNrXRRRKXEA)rXBMSXKCIRXARRBXNXMKNXXXSXSRHBXAKXRRKXKKXIi KKXEKKSXX XANXX35XuvanXXXXXV*XXXXX AK%XXWX)ti6XXXXXXXV4XX16XD60RIONkXX9% dX)ItKXAltlf*XXX16X%%XXRi£X3il4RlbifXXlilXXKXXl6XXX16XXX XXin16ax on,XXXXX XOX X X SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS APPOINTED Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the appointment of Leo C. Kwasneski as a special police officer at St. Joseph High School and of Robert W. Miller as a special police officer at Ayr -Way Stores. POLICE DEPARTMENT - PROMOTION Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of Chief of Police Loren M. Bussert for the promotion of officer Armando Garcia to the rank of sergeant, as coordinator of the Neighborhood Laison Program, effective November 16, 1970. RECOMMENDATION FOR AIR CONDITIONED POLICE PATROL CARS Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the report of the Police Department on its study and analysis of the desirability of using air con- ditioned patrol cars was referred to the Engineering Department for review and recommendation. 1 1 1 51 11/23/70 1 POLICE DEPARTMENT - TRAFFIC REPORT FOR OCTOBER, WO Police Department traffic report for the month of October, 1970, was reviewed and ordered filed. REQUEST TO RIDE WITH POLICE PATROL Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, Chief of Police Loren M. Bussert was granted permission, at his discretion, to authorize Alan L. Waters of the University of South Dakota, to ride with Police patrol cars, upon the signing of a waiver of liability on the part of the City of South Bend. WEIGHTS & MEASURES DEPARTMENT - OCTOBER REPORT The monthly report for October, 1970, of Bert S. Cichowicz, City Sealer, 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; 133-135 E. Keasey Street. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Sub -Standards Director was authorized to seek bids for demolition of the structure at 133-135 E. Keasey Street. 720 E— Wenger Street. Beverly Baskin (alias Beverly Ball) did not appear as requested. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter pertaining to 720 E. Wenger Street was continued one week to permit the Sub - Standards Director to personally contact Beverly Baskin to determine what her intentions are in regard to this property. 530 E. Wenger Street. Neither Wayne W. nor,Glenna O'Dell Hilton appeared as requested. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter of 530 E. Wenger Street was continued one week at the request of the Sub - Standards Director. 223 S. Chapin Street. James N. Baker appeared before the Board as, -.requested, and stated he intends to rehabilitate the property. Upon motion made,. seconded and unanimously carried, the matter pertaining to 223 S. Chapin Street was continued one week to permit the owner an opportunity to obtain bids for renovation of the property. 709 N. Hill Street. Edgar F. Schafer did not appear as requested. The Sub - Standards Director reported the owner has advised he does not intend to re- habilitate the property. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Sub - Standards Director was authorized to seek bids for demolition of the structure at 709 N. Hill Street. 2501 W. Linden Street. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter of 2501 W. Linden Street was continued two weeks. 1282 S. Laurel Street. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter of 12 z S. Laurel Street was continued one week. 2018 S. Michigan Street. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter of 2018 S. Michigan Street was continued two weeks. 1109 W. Colfax Avenue. The Sub -Standards Director reported the owner William F. Scott has obtained a permit for the rehabilitation of the property at 1109 W. Colfax Avenue, and the Clerk of the Board reported Mr. Scott has deposited $ 5.00 for the benefit of the low bidder, Midwest Demolition Company. 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. 2116 Western Avenue. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter of 2116 Western Avenue was continued two weeks at the request of the Sub -Standards Director. i 11/23/70 1039 LaSalle Court. The owner of this property having advised verbally that he wishes to turn this property over to the City, the Sub -Standards Director was requested to contact the owner to determine what he intends to do with this property. 2410-2412 W. Ford Street. Morris Rosen, attorney for Gene Arnett, owner of the property at 2 10-2412 W. Ford Street, submitted to the Board the consent of Midwest Demolition Corporation to rescind its contract with the City of South Bend for the demolition of this structure; and deposited $25.00 with the Clerk of the Board for the benefit of Midwest Demolition Company. Thereupon, the motion was made, seconded and carried to hold the matter of the contract between the City of South Bend and the.Midwest Demolition Company in abeyance until December 7, 1970. Demolition bids received; This being the date set, bids for demolition of structures at the follow- ing addresses were opened. Non collusion affidavits were found to be proper. The bids were as follows; 1002 Culver Place: O'Neal Trucking Co. $499.00 Midwest Demolition Co. $432400 It was moved, seconded and unanimously carried -that award of contract for demolition of the structure at 1002 Culver Place be held in abeyance on condition that the owner pay $25.00 for the benefit of the low bidder. 1134 E. Cedar Street: Midwest Demolition Co. $389.00 B & J Demolition Co. $300.00 O'Neal Trucking Co.$399.00 - Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition of the structure at 1134 E. Cedar Street was awarded to B & J Demolition Company on its low bid of $300.00, subject to the availability of funds. 830 S. Rush Street Midwest Demolition Co. $329.00 O'Neal Trucking Co. $500.00 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition of the structure at 830 S. Rush Street was awarded to Midwest Demolition Company on its low bid of $329.00, subject to availability of funds. 1318 Hillcrest Road: O'Neal Trucking Co. $972.00 Midwest Demolition Co. $569.00 It was moved, seconded and unanimously carried that contract for demolition of the structure at 1318 Hillcrest Road be awarded to Midwest Demolition Company on its low bid of $569.00 and that the contract be entered into November 30, 1970, subject to the availability of funds. Request for sub -standard property owners to appear beforethe Board 12/7/70 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request of the Sub -Standards Director for the following persons to appear before the Board December 7, 1970, to show cause, if any they have, why the following structures should not be demolished: 1014 S. Fellows St. - First Bank & Trust Co., Exec. Estate of Abe Berman 1207 King St. - Chester Rose 223 N. Johnson St. - Wendell Newman 1618 W. Dunham St. - Clem Wrzesien 1620 W. Dunham St. - Clem Wrzesien And the Clerk alas directed to so notify said owners by certified mail. 11/23/70 HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3328 - DR. ARMAND RIGAUX This being the date set, hearing was,held on the assessment roll in 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 south 126 feet. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on October 30, November 6 and November 13, 1970, which were found to be sufficient. No remonstrators having appeared and no written remonstrances having been received, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the assessment roll was approved as presented and the Vacation Resolution in all things confirmed and the proceedings closed and the property vacated. HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3329 - MIDWEST TURNKEY BUILDERS; INC. This being the date set, hearing was held on the assessment roll in Vacation Resolution No. 3329, for the vacation of: Frances Street, from the north line of Miner Street p� extending north 105 feet to the south right of way line of a 12 foot alley as shown on the recorded Q Plat of Lederer and Longley's Subdivision of Out Lot numbered 1 in Samuel L. Cottrell's First Addition t6 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. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on October 30, November 6 and November 13, 19700 which were found to be sufficient. No remonstrators having appeared and no written remonstrances having been received, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the assessment roll was approved as presented and the Vacation Resolution in all things confirmed and the proceedings closed and the property vacated. VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3331, 1970 - DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT William E. Slabaegh and Glenn Barbe of the Department of Redevelopment appeared before the Board in reference to the proposed vacation of portions of Leon Court, Catalpa Avenue and Chapin Street, and portions of five north - south alleys between Prairie and Catalpa Streets, Catalpa and Chapin Streets, and Chapin and Kendall Streets. Following a discussion concerning the construction of a cul de sac, December 7, 1970, at 9:30 A.M., was set as the time for resuming the hearing which was continued on November 2, 1970, and the Clerk was directed to give notice in writing to the interested property owners. HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL - IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3318 - EAST WASHINGTON AVENUE This being the date set, hearing was held on the assessment roll in Improve- ment Resolution No. 3318 for the improvement of East Washington Avenue, from Greenlawn to Ironwood, by constructing a Class C pavement with curbs and curb repair. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on November 6 and November 13, 1970, which were found to be proper. No written remonstrances having been received and no remonstrators having appeared, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, said assessment roll adopted October 26, 1970, was in all things approved as presented. FINAL CONFIRMATION - IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3330 - ALLEYS BETWEEN HUEY AND O' BR IEN _ The remonstrance filed against the improvement of the alleys between Huey and O'Brien Streets, from Humboldt north to the tee and east -west from Huey to O'Brien within the 10 day period following the date and time of the hear- ing on said improvement not being equal to 51% or more of the resident property;.owners on said alleys to be improved, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, Improvement Resolution No. 3330, 1970 adopted by the Board October 5, 1970, and first confirmed October 27, 1970, was in 11/23/70 all things finally confirmed and the improvement ordered made. CONTRACTS AWARDED - GASOLINE AND FUEL 0A.L Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of the Purchasing Director and contracts were awarded to Standard Oil Company and Atlantic -Richfield Company as follows; Regular gasoline; 12 mos. (transport) - Standard Oil C .2005� 6 mos. (tank wagon) - Atlantic Richfield C .2129$ Diesel Fuel #1: 6 mos. (transport) - Atlantic Richfield .1214� 6 mos. (tank wagon) - Atlantic Richfield @ .1314C Diesel Fuel #2: 12 mos. (transport) - Standard Oil @ .1125t 6,mos. (tank wagon) - Atlantic Richfield' @ .1300� AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND IIGHWAYS Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the following agreement was approved and executed by the Board and submitted to the Board of Commissioners of St. Joseph County, Indiana for approval: "AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA AND THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,..RELATIVE TO MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAYS "in order to eliminate confusion relative to maintenance of roads and streets in cases where the city limits of the city of South Bend pass along or within the right of way of said road and street, the Board of Commissioners of St. Joseph County, Indiana, and the Board of Public Works and Safety of the city of South Bend,. Indiana, hereby agree that this responsibility shall be divided as follows: St. Joseph County agrees to furnish, for the following streetsand roads, all maintenance, including snow plowing, drain- age, surface maintenance, sealing or resurfacing, and all other items which may be required to keep said streets and roads in a good state of repair: Woodland Avenue, from Edison to Ardmore; Lilac Road, from Southleas to 2000 feet north; Darden Road, from Lilac Road to Scott Street; Ironwood Road, from Rohrer to Jackson; Chippewa Avenue, from Linden Road to 2400 feet east; Linden Road, from Chippewa to 1600 feet south of Ewing; Kern Road, from Miami to Ironwood; Ironwood Road, from Jackson to Kern; Cleveland Road, from Maple Road to Butternut Road; Cleveland Road, from Lilac Road to Kenilworth Road. The City of South Bend agrees to furnish, for the follow- ing streets and roads, all maintenance, including snow plowing, drainage, surface maintenance, sealing or resurfacing, and all other items which may be required to keep said streets and roads in a, -good state of repair: Bendix Drive, from Lathrop Avenue to 1500 feet south; Angela Avenue, from Notre Dame Avenue to Eddy Street; Edison Road, from Ivy Road to one-half block east of Rosemary; Rose Street, from one-half block east of Ironwood to one-half block east of 29th Street; Dunn Street, from Hickory to Crestwood; Hickory Road, from Dunn to Edison Road; Hickory Road, from Corby to Edison Road; Ironwood Road, from Ewing to Inwood Road; Jackson Road, from Miami to Carroll Street; Douglas Road, from Lathrop to Butternut Road. 1 Jurisdiction shall be indicated by a sign painted red on one side and blue on the other. The blue side shall be stenciled 9CITY" 11/23/70 and the red side "COUNTY." A sign shall be posted on each side of the pavement. The City and County shall share the cost of signage. s/ Lloyd S. Taylor s/ S. J. Crumpacker s/ James A. Bickel BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Date: November 23, 1970. " RESOLUTION NO. 11-23-70 ADOPTED - CLYDE CREEK STORM WATER RETENTION BASIN Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the following Resolution was adopted: "RESOLUTION NO. 1 1-23-70 �0 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STORM WATER RETENTION BASIN "WHEREAS, the City of South Bend has been mandated by the State of Indiana to separate storm water drainage from its sanitary sewer system by not later than the year 1977; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works and Safety -:has employed consultants to make surveys and to determine the most feasible method of accomplishing this end; and WHEREAS, the said consultants have recommended the con- struction of storm water retention basins in and near certain areas of the City as the most feasible and economical method of achieving separation of storm water and sanitary drainage; and r WHEREAS, the Common Council of the'City of South Bend has appropriated funds for the construction of the first four such storm water retention basins; and WHEREAS, certain real estate must be acquired in order to construct such basins; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of South Bend, Indiana: 1. That the construction of the storm water retention basin designated #3,and associated facilities,in the Clyde Creek Drainage Basin, is necessary for the health, welfare and safety of the citizens and taxpayers of the City of South Bend, and such basin upon completion would be of public use and benefit. 2. That in order to construct same it is necessary to acquire, by purchase, gift or condemnation, the following described real estate: Lots numbered 3, 4, 5, 6, 1 and 2 in Denslow's Plat; Lots numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Martin's Addition; Lots numbered,' 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 89 and 90 in Roseland Park; a 40 ft. x 140 ft. unplatted lot on Randolph Street just east of Martin's Addition; a 115 ft. x 210 ft. unplatted lot between the east -west alley north of Randolph Street and the Penn Central Railway. The west boundary line of the unplatted lot is in alignment with the west property line of Sampson Street. An unplatted area beginning 112.5 feet east from the northeast corner of Robinson and Randolph Streets; thence north approximately 240 feet; thence east approximately 80 feet; thence north approximately 11/23/70 160 feet; thence east approximately 125 feet; thence south approximately 395 feet; thence west approximately 200 feet to the place of beginning. Adopted this 23rd day of November, 1970. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE C ITY OF SOUTH BEND s/ Lloyd S. Taylor s/ James A. Bickel s/ S. J. Crumpacker ATTEST: s/ Doris Allen, Clerk." IN -KIND RENT VOUCHERS - A.C.T.I.O.N., INC. In -kind rent vouchem,for October and November, 1970, of the value of $283.34 per month, each, for Fire Station #5 and Fire Station #7 from A.C.T.I.O.N., Inc, were ordered filed. REQUEST TO HOLD MARCH - CHARLES S. LEONE Chief of Police Loren M. Bussert reports permission has been granted to Charles S. Leone for the "South Bend Project" to hold a march and rally at Howard Park on December 12, 1970, and that the Police Department will cooperate to insure safe and orderly conduct. REQUEST OF SALVATION ARMY TO PLACE BOOTHS DURING CHRISTMAS SEASON Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request of the Salvation Army for permission to place booths on the sidewalk in the down town area for the purpose of its bell ringing and kettle drive from November 27, 1970 to December 25, 1970. REQUEST FOR LOADING ZONE - J. C. PENNEY COMPANY Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the request of J. C. Penney Company, 220 S. Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana, by John R. Buffington, Manager, for permission to establish a loading zone in front of 310 E. Wayne Street until December 26, 1970, was referred to the Traffic Engineering Department for study and recommendation. COLUMBIA STREET REPAIRED The City Engineer reports the 1600 block of Columbia Street, complained of by H. J. Holmes and 51 others, has been repaired and slurry sealed,'and appears to be satisfactory. COMPLAINT = DISTURBANCE AT 715 E. WENGER STREET A complaint of disturbances at 715 E. Wenger Street, brought to the attention of the Board by Councilman Robert 0. Laven, was referred to the Police Department for appropriate action. TRAFFIC REGULATION - BRUCE STREET AT CATALPA Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of the Traffic Engineering Department for the installation of stop signs and posts on Bruce Street at Catalpa Street. STREET LIGHTING CHANGE APPROVED - HARBER HOMES Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved a change in street lighting in the Harber Homes area, to comply with the Subdivision re- quirements, from the installation of 15 7000L MV OH WP lights at $56.25 per month to 15 7000L MV UG CP lights at a cost of $97.50 per month. 11/23/70 1 1 CONTINUATION CERTIFICATE REJECTED Certificate continuing excavation bond for Sid's Plumbing and Heating Company was ordered returned for attachment of power of attorney. CONTRACTOR'S BOND APPROVE( Upon motion made seconded and carried, contractor's bond for Marathon Oil Company to 12/1/71 was approved. EXCAVATION BOND APPROVED Upon motion made, seconded and carried, excavation bond for George DeVreese to l/l/72 was approved. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORTS Street light outage -reports for the period 11/12/70 to 11/20/70 were ordered filed. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting ad- journed at 11:25 A.M. ATTEST: i Clerk