HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/12/69 Board of Public Works MinutesMay 12, 1969
A=regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at 10:00
A.M. on May 12, 1969, with all members present. The minutes of the previous
meetings were reviewed and approved.
REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR UNIFORMS - FIRE DEPARTMENT
Upon motion made,.seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved`the
request for the Fire Department to advertise for uniforms and uniform equip-
ment to $58,200.00 or less. And the Clerk was directed to advertise in the
South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on May 19 and May 23, 1969, for
bids to be received on May 26, 1969.
RETIREMENT FROM FIRE DEPARTMENT - GEORGE KROVITCH, JR.
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the application and
declaration for retirement from the Fire Department of George Krovitch, Jr.,
was approved, effective May 12, 1969, having served more than 21 years.
REQUEST TO ATTEND INSTITUTE E. LANS.ING, MICHIGAN - POL'ICE'DEPARTMENT
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved
the request for Uniform Division Chief Glenn Terry, Sergeants Daniel
Niedbalski and Robert Riddle and Officer James Robison to attend the
National Conference of Christians and Jews Institute on Police and Community
Relations at East Lansing Michigan May 18 to 23,1969, and to use Mechanical
Vehicle #95 for the trip.
REQUEST FOR TRANSFER OF FUNDS'- POLICE DEPARTMENT
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request of
the Police Department for the transfer of funds from Account P-11 (services
personal) to Account P-722 (motor equipment) in the amount of $2820.00.
Mr. Taylor abstained from voting. The reason for the requested transfer is
to replace Mechanical #52 which was demolished in an accident and for the
purchase of a Cushman three wheel vehicle.
REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR UNIFORMS - POLICE DEPARTMENT
Upon motion made, seconded and u animously carried, the Board approved the
request of the Police Department to advertise for uniforms and uniform equip-
ment for the Police Department to $47,500.00 or less. And the Clerk was
directed to advertise in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on
May 16 and May 23, 1969', for bids to be received on May 26, 1969.
TRAFFIC REPORT FOR APRIL, 1969 - POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police traffic report for April, 1969, was reviewed and ordered filed.
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO POLICE DEPARTMENTThe application of Janet Carole James
for appointment to the Police Department was filed and referred to the Personnel
Director for further processing.
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT AS SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER
The application of Mary Jane Van Wynsberghe for appointment as a special
police officer at Robertson's Department Store, upon motion made, seconded
and unanimously carried, was approved.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB -STANDARDS DIVISION
Mr. J. W. Adamson, Sub -Standards Director, appeared before the Board, and the
following matters were taken up.
824 S. Liberty Street. Stanley Nowak, owner of this property, appeared before
the Board and stated that he is willing to have the building demolished.
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, permission was granted
to advertise for bids for demolition of the property.
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116 E. Ohio Street. William L. Kimball did not appear before the Board
as requested. Mr. Adamson tendered a letter from Mr. Kimball stating he
had sold this property two or three times and none of them had been able
to make the payments and he was willing for the building to be demolished. -
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, permission was granted
to advertise for bids for demolition of the property.
1201 S. Carroll Street. Karl Dubail, owner of this property, did not appear
as requested. Mr. Adamson stated the property has been boarded up. Upon
motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, an additional 30 days was
granted to allow the owner to bring the premises up to standard.
1131 E. Bowman. Mr. Adamson stated this building is still open and he has
heard nothing further from the owner nor from attorney Montgomery who
appeared before the Board on April 21, 1969, on behalf of the owner and at
which time he advised the property was up for tax sale on May 8, 1969.
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, permission was granted
to'advertise for bids for demolition of the premises.
719 W. Jefferson._ Mr. Adamson stated he has heard nothing further from the
owner of this property. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried,
al..further extension of two weeks was granted.
201 Wakewa Street. Mr. Adamson stated he had heard nothing further from Henry
Hoover, owner of this property; that some work has been done but that the
basement windows are still open and the garage is open. Upon motion made,
seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued until May 19, 1969,
and Mr. Adamson was directed to write the owner outlining what still remains
to be done to bring the property up to standard.
1053 LaSalle M LirMr. Adamson stated this property has now been secured.
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued
for 30 days for observation.
413 E. Ohio Street. Andrew Shewman, the owner of this property, stated that
he is witting to do with the property whatever is necessary and that he was
willing to convey it to the City. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously
carried, permission was granted to advertise for bids for demolition of the
property.
202 E. Parls Street. Mr. W. W. Wilson,747 Leland, South Bend, Indiana, owner
of the property, appeared before the Board. He stated no notice had been re-
ceived but he vs award the property -is sub -standard and he wants to get rid
of it and is willing to give the property to the city. He was told that if
the building -is open and a hazard it would eventually be demolished.
Bids opened
Bids were opened for demolition of the following properties. Upon examination,
non collusion affidavit accompanying each bid was found to be proper. Bids
were as follows:
536 Crescent Street:
Uulius O'Neal $650.00
John E. Vanek 895.00
A. Midwest Demolition 765.00
H arvey R. Bryant 935.00
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract was awarded
to Julius O'Neal at $650.00, that being the lowest and best bid received.
1046 Georgiana Street:
Harvey R. Bryant $435.00
A it J Demolition 330.00
A. Midwest Demolitionr 265.00
John E. Vanek 633.00
Contract for demolition of the premises was, upon motion made, seconded
and unanimously carried, awarded to A. Midwest Demolition Company, that
being the lowest and best bid received.
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127 E. Paris Streit: (accessory building
Harvey R. Bryant $835.00
A & J Demolition Co. 335.00
A. Midwest Demolition, 140.00
John E. Vanek 120.00
Julius O'Neal 85.00
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition
of the premises was awarded to Julius O'Neal at $85.00, that being the
lowest and best bid received.
419 S. Kenmore:
Harvey R. Bryant $335.00
A F_ J Demolition 333.00
A. Midwest Demolition 230.00
Julius O'Neal 284.00
John E. Vanek 355.00
C Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition
Cell of the premises was awarded to A. Midwest Demolition Company at $230.00,
�`• that being the lowest and best bid received.
1738 E. Randolph Street;
Harvey R. Bryant $300.00
A & J Demolition Co. 330.00
A. Midwest Demolition 210.00
Julius O'Neal 185.00
John E. Vanek 345.00
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition
of the premises was awarded to Julius O'Neal, that being the lowest and
best bid received.
12172 S. Rush Street: (accessory building)
Harvey R. Bryant $435.00
A F, J Demolition 333.00
A. Midwest Demolition 470.00
John E. Vanek 485.00
Julius O'Neal 275.00
On motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition
of the premises was awarded to Julius O'Neal at $275.00, that being the
lowest and best bid received.
1020 Duey Street:
A. Midwest Demolition $180.00
Julius O'Neal 275.00
John E. Vanek (including water
shut off) 255.00
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition
of the premises was awarded to A. Midwest Demolition Company at $180.00, that
being the lowest and best bid received.
1212:S. Rush Street: Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried,
contract for the demolition of the premises was awarded to John E. Vanek
at $347.00, that being the lowest and best bid received. Bids having been
opened on April 28, 1969 and award of contract postponed to this date.
Request of Sub -Standards Director for owners of sub -standard
properties to appear before the Board May 2 , 19 9
Upon motion made, seanded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the
request of J. W. Adamson, Sub -Standards Director, for the following owners
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of sub -standard properties to appear before the Board on May 26, 1969, to
show cause why such properties should not be demolished:
Charles H. Greenway
Fred J. Entzian
Dr. Roscoe T.. W i l son -
Evelyn Peace
Mrs. Donna Skiver
Ray Milliken
James Byrd
Dr. Joseph Laskowski.
723 N. Blaine Avenue
233 E. Elder Street
7202 S. Columbia Street
1620 Poland Street
621 S. Albert Street
130-132 LaPorte Avenue
205 N. Carlis.le Street
1226 Western Avenue
And the Clerk is directed to so notify said owners by certified mail.
"IN -KIND"' RENT VOUCHERS IfOR MAY - ACTION, INC.___
"In -Kind" rent vouchers for May, 1969, for Fire Station #5 of the value of
$169.58 and for Fire Station #7, of the value of $200.00, submitted by
ACTIOO, INC., were ordered filed.
MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM LEASE
Copy of lease of Morris Civic Auditorium with Lloyd Orrell for the Gospel
Sing Concert on May 2, 1969, at a -.rental of $500.00 was ordered filed.
PETITION FILED TO VACATE HILDRETH STREET - MAX M. FISCHER
A petition to vacate Hildreth Street, from the east line of.Roberts to
the west line of the north -south alley east of -Roberts, was filed with the
Board by Max Fischer, together with a deposit of $65.00 for costs, and
upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried was referred to the
City Engineer for a map of the area and then for referral to the Area Plan
Commission for its recommendation to the Board.
PETITION FILED TO VACATE A PORTION OF PRAST BOULEVARD - BENDIX CORPORATION
A petition to vacate a certain portion of Prast Boulevard, between Illinois
Street and the intersection of Sheridan Avenue and Ardmore Trail, and an
offer to dedicate a tract of land for the relocation of a portion of Prast
Boulevard, was filed with.the Board by Bendix Corporation; together with a
deposit of $65.00 for costs, and, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously
carried, was referred to the City Engineer for a map of the area and then
for referral to the Area Plan Commission for its recommendation to the Board.
SANITATION DEPARTMENT - TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION #364
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the following resolution
was adopted:
"BE IT RESOLVED, That upon presentation of proof
that an employee of the Sanitation Department has authorized
the deduction of, dues, and anyr.other charges, to Teamsters
Local Union #364, from his wages, the said U nion will be
recognized by the said Board of Public Works and S-afety as
the bargaining agent for the employees who have authorized
said deduction.
L. S. Taylor
S. J. Crumpacker
James A. Bickel"
GIFT OF FIRE TRUCK TO SOUTH BEND PARK DEPARTMENT FOR STORY LAND ZOO
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the following resolution,
approved.by the Mayor, was adopted:
" RESOLUTION NO. 5-12-69
RESOLUTION AND EXECUTIVE AUTHORIZATION TO
TRANSFER PERSONAL PROPERTY OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND WHICH IS NO LONGER NEEDED OR IS
UNFIT FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Board of
Public Works and Safety of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
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that certain equipment is no longer needed and is unfit
for the purposes for which it was intended, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works and Safety,
pursuant to Chapter 186, Acts of 1967 of the Indiana
General Assembly, did advertise said equipment for sale
pursuant to said Acts, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to statute, public auction
of said personal property was to be had April 7, 1969,
and at such time no satisfactory bid was received for
said equipment, and
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Board
of Public Works and safety that said equipment is of negli-
gible monetary value, and
WHEREAS, Chapter 186, Acts of 1967 of the
Indiana General Assembly, permits the transfer of items
of personal property of less than $500.00 value without
C advertising but subject to written authorization of the
010.1 Executive Authority of the Municipality,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board
of Public Works and Safety of the City of South Bend
that the following described equipment:
One 1954 American LaFrance, 750 G.P.M.
Pumper Truck, Serial No. 15005, Engine
No. 58430,
be transferred to the South Bend Park Department for use
at the Story land Zoo.
Adopted this 12th day of May, 1969.
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
Lloyd S. Taylor
S. J. Crumpacker
James A. Bickel
Approved this 12th day of May, 1969.
Lloyd M. Allen, Mayor
CITY OF SOUTH BEND "
GIFT OF DEVELOPING SINK TO SOUTH BEND ART ASSOCMATION,A NC.
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the following resolu-
tion, approved by the Mayor, was adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 5-12-69 (a)
RESOLUTION AND EXECUTIVE AUTHORIZATION TO
TRANSFER PERSONAL PROPERTY OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND WHICH IS NO LONGER NEEDED OR IS
UNFIT FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Board
of Public Works and Safety of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, that certain equipment is no longer needed and is
unfit for the purposes for which it was intended, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works and Safety,
pursuant to Chapter 186, Acts of 1967 of the Indiana
General Assembly, did advertise said equipment for sale
pursuant to said Acts, and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to statute, public auction
of said personal property was to be had April 7, 1969,
and at such time no satisfactory bid was received
for said equipment, and
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Board
of Public Works and Safety that said equipment is of
negligible monetary value,and
WHEREAS, Chapter 186, Acts of 1967 of the
Indiana General Assembly permits the transfer of items
of personal property of less than $500.00 value without
advertising but subject to written authorization of
the Executive Authority of the Municipality,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board
of Public Works and Safety of the City of South Bend
that the following described equipment:
One Brown Fiberline Developing Sink
44" wide x 36" high x 100" long,
be transferred to the South Bend Art Association, Inc.
Adopted this 12th day of May, 1969
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
Lloyd S. Taylor
S. J. Crumpacker
.James A. Bickel
Approved this 12th day of May, 1969.
Lloyd M. Allen, Mayor
CITY OF SOUTH BEND "
NT OF REDEVELOPMENT -
ON STREET DEDICATION
PARK PROJECT, INDIANA R-
Department of Redevelopment files with the Board a Resolution granting
street dedication for the north 30 feet of Washington Street between
the alley west of Dundee and the alley east of Bendix Drive, together
with survey and legal description of the area.
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was
referred to the Legal Department for the preparation of a Resolution
of acceptance for submission by the Board to the Department of Re-
development.
DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT - LASALLE PARK PROJECT INDIANA R-57
DEDICATION - CUL DE SACS
Department of Redevelopment files with the Board a Resolution dedicating
certain areas withrthe LaSalle Park Project, Indiana, R-57, for street
purposes, which areas are the semi -circles needed for the cul de sacs
on Bendix, Camden, Lake, Chicago and Kentucky Streets, located just
north of the first east -west alley north of Western Avenue, together
with engineering boundary survey of each area involved.
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, th a matter was re-
ferred to the Legal Department for the preparation of a resolution of
acceptance for submission by the Board to the Department of Redevelopment.
COUNCILWOMAN.'.JANET ALLEN attended the meeting and brought up the follow-
ing matters: 1 Suggested the City property in the 700 block of N.
Niles Avenue, formerly used by the Street Department, needed to be cleaned
up. (2) Trucks are using the innerbelt in violation of the time set.
(3) Asks investigation regarding a flasher light at West Madison and
the innerbelt. City Engineer Lloyd S. Taylor will look into the matters
for appropriate action.
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REQUEST TO HOLD PARADE - AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 272
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the
request of Louis Pinter on behalf of American Legion Post No. 272, 1712 S.
Taylor Street, South Bend, Indiana, to hold a parade on May 30, 1969, and
granted permission for a police escort and to barricade Chapin Street from
Calvert north to Bruce Street during the parade, said parade to commence
at 1712 S. Taylor Street at 8:30 A.M. and ending at Our Ladyof Hungary
Church, upon condition that evidence of proper insurance to hold the City
harmless is provided to the Board.
REQUEST TO HOLD PARADE - COMMUNITY LITTLE LEAGUE
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the
request of Raymond C. Zielinski, 6th District Councilman, for the Community
Little League to hold a parade on Saturday, May 24, 1969, beginning at 9:30
A.M. at Carlisle and Huron Streets and proceeding to the ball park in the
1600 block of Sample, and approved the request for a police escort, on
condition that evidence of proper insurance coverage is provided to the
Board to hold the City harmless.
REQUEST TO HOLD PARADE - CHET WAGGONER LITTLE LEAGUE
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the
request of Fred Goerke, 1262 Woodward Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, for the
Chet Waggoner Little League to hold a parade on May 17, 1969, commencing
at 8:00 A.M., at Martin's Supermarket parking lot on the corner of Portage
and Elwood and ending at the Little League ball park across from the County
Home, and granted permission for a fire truck to be used in the parade, upon
condition that evidence of proper insurance to hold the City harmless is
provided to the Board.
REQUEST TO BURN OLD LUMBER DENIED - ARROW ELECTRIC COMPANY
Upon recommendation of the Fire Department that such burning would set an
undesirable precedent, the Board, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously
carried, denied the request of Arrow Electric Company, 1129 South Bend
Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, to burn old lumber from a building which was
demolished at 1108 23rd Street.
REQUEST TO DISTRIBUTE LEAFLETS DENIED - Y.W.C.A.
The request of the Young Women's Christian Association, 802 N. Lafayette
Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, by Janet C. Lane, Y.W.C.A. Teen -Age
Program Director, to distribute leaflets on the downtown streets on May 19,
1969, advertising a talk by "the Junkie Priest" at the First United Methodist
Church, 333 N. Main Street, under the sponsorship of the "Y-Teens" was
denied, as constituting a violation of city ordinance.
REQUEST TO RESERVE PARKING SPACE AT CITY HALL
The request to resere a parking space in front of City Hall for the use of
City Departments on official business at City Hall was referred to the
Traffic Engineer for recommendation.
STREET LIGHT APPROVED - 700 BLOCK N. O'BRIEN
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the
recommendation of the Traffic Engineering Department to install a 7000L MV
OH WP street light in the 700 block of N. O'Brien Street, at a cost of
$45.00 per year.
LASALLE PARK STREET LIGHTING - COST SUMMARY
Cost summary for the relighting of the LaSalle Park Area was submitted
Traffic Engineering Department and, upon motion made, seconded and
unanimously carried, was approved by the Board. Such relighting being
an additional cost of $199.15 per month or a total of $2,389.80 for the
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year.
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PRELIMINARY PLANS FILED
IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION ADOPTED
PLANS APPROVED
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS
IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3273, 1969 - FREMONT
IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3274, 1969'- ALLEY BETWEEN MAIN AND-MICHIGAN
IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3275, 11 fiD - 'ALLEYSBETWEEN WAYNE & SUNNYMEDE
IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3282 1969 - WALL STREET
Clyde E. Williams & Associates, consulting engineers, files with t e
Board preliminary plans, estimates and preliminary resolution for the
improvement of the foregoing streets, by constructing Class C pavement
with curb and curb repair.
And the.Board approves said plans and estimates, and adopts improvement
resolutions for the improvement of said strets, and fixes 7:30 P.M. on'
June 3, 1969, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, as the time and place
when and where all persons whose property_ may be affected by such pro-
posed improvements may be heard, and the Board will decide at said time
whether the benefits accruing to abutting and adjacent property owners
will be equal to or exceed the estimated cost of said improvements.
And the Clerk of the Board is directed to give notice by two weekly
publications of the time and place of said hearing.
CONTRACTORS'BONDS
The following contractors' bonds were filed and approved -by the Board:
Douglas Loomis d/b/a D & L Constr. Co.
expiring
5/19/70
Wm. I. Davisson
- expiring
4/21/70
John G. Steinhofer
- expiring
1/ 1/70
Clem Zielewski
- expiring
5/ 3/70
Peter Schumacher Sons, Inc. (cont. ctf.)-
expiring
5/ 2/70
EXCAVATION BONDS:
The following excavation bonds were filed
and approved
by the Board:
Earl Handley, d/b/a Handley Plumbing
- expiring
5/ 2/70
Walter Temple, Jr., d/b/a Temple Tree
Service
- expiring
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STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORTS
Street light outage reports for the period
5/l/69 to 5/8/69
were ordered
filed.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting ad-
journed at 11:55 A.M.
CrumpacVer
TTEST.
Clerk