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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/26/69 Board of Public Works Minutes135 May 26, 1969 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at 10:60 A.M., on May 26, 1969, with all members present. The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and approved. BIDS OPENED - UNIFORMS FOR FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS This being the date set for receiving bids for uniforms for the Fire Depart- ment and the Police Department, the Clerk tendered proofs of publication in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on May 16 and May 23, 1969, which were read and found to be sufficient. The only bids received were from Gerber Manufacturing Company, Inc., 1655 E. 12th Street, Mishawaka, Indiana. Bid bond in the amount of $10,000.00 was found to be sufficient. Non collusion affidavits were found to be proper. No other bids having been received and the bids appearing to be reasonable, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for uniforms for the Fire Department and contract for uniforms for the Police Department were awarded to Gerber Manufacturing Company. WELCOME WAGON SIGNS Upon investigation, the Board finds that the erection of Welcome Wagon signs at the north and south city limits, on State Road #31, as requested by Mrs. M. Maxine Zinsmeister, Welcome Wagon Hostess, 53261 Oakton Drive, South Bend, Indiana, 46635, does not come under the jurisdiction of the Board, and the Clerk was directed to so notify the Welcome Wagon Club. (Burns Stat. 47-1908, Sec. C--"No person shall place, maintain or display any advertis- ing sign or device of any permanent or semi -permanent character on any high- way, right of way, outside or inside the corporate limits of any incorpora- ted city or town.") JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SOUTH BEND - PARADE REQUEST Mrs. Thomas R. Cassady, 1609 DeVon Circle, South Bend, Indiana, appeared be- fore the Board in reference to the request previously made to hold a parade. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board granted per- mission for the Junior League of South Bend to hold a parade -at 2:00 P.M., on June 14, 1969, and permission for a police escort, the parade starting at Gates Chevrolet Company on Western Avenue, proceeding on Western east to Michigan, north on Michigan to Marion, west on Marion to Main, and south on Main to Western, to the place of beginning, on the condition that evidence of proper insurance to hold the city harmless is provided to the Board. REQUEST OF FRANK J. BALLATORE FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE FROM FIRE DEPARTMENT After having considered the request of fireman Frank J. Ballatore for a leave of absence from the Fire Department for one year, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved such request on the condition that fireman Ballatore return to the Department only at a time when an opening is available. APPLICATIONS - FIRE DEPARTMENT The application of Willie Earl Lott for appointment to the Fire Department was filed with the Board and referred to the Personnel Director for further processing. APPLICATIONS - POLICE DEPARTMENT The following applications for appointment to the Police Department were filed with the Board and referred to the Personnel Director for further processing: Robert Frederic Couch Michael Charles Ward 136 5/26/69 POLICE SERGEANT JOS_EPH RADECKI - DE Upon the recommendation of Chief of Police Thomas H. McNaughton, the Board, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, approved the demotion of police officer Joseph Radecki from the rank of sergeant to the rank of patrolman, effective May 26, 1969. APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT AS SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER - GENE M. NORRIS Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, and upon the recommenda- tion of Chief of Police Thomas H.-MicNaughton, the Board, approved the appli- cation of Gene M. Norris, of the Criminal Justice Commission, for appoint- ment as a special police officer. BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB -STANDARDS DIVISION J. W. Adamson, Sub -Standards Director, appeared before the Board and the following matters were taken up. 7202 S. Columbia Street. Dr. Roscoe Wilson, Minister of the Peoples Church, 302 W. Washington Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, appeared before the Board and stated that this property had been a gift to the Church; that it is now in the process of being sold; and he understands that the new owner will either demolish the building or bring it up to standard. Dr. Wilson stated he did not know the name of the purchaser and that the one in charge of the sale is presently in Florida. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued until the name of the new owner of the property can be ascertained and contacted. 1226 Western Avenue. Dr. Joseph Laskowski, owner of this property, did not appear as requested. Mr. Adamson states this property had a fire over a year ago; that the owner stated he was trying to get repairs made; but Mr. Adamson says it is still a hazard. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Sub -Standards Director to advertise for bids for demolition of the property. 205 N. Carlisle. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, per- mission was granted to advertise for bids for demolition of the property. 130-132 LaPorte. Ray Millikin, owner of this property did n of appear as re- quested. Mr. Adamson stated he had received a letter from attorney John Humphreys asking a continuance of one week. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued for one weed. 1620 Poland. Mr. Adamson stated he had received a letter from attorney Clifford Potts, attorney for the estate involving this property, and that the estate is Milling to abandon the property. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, permission was granted to advertise for bids for the demolition of the property. 233 E. Elder St. Mir. Adamson stated Fred J. Entzlan, owner of this property, lives in New Mexico; that the house is in bad shape; that the National Bank represents the Entzlans, through Mr. Mowrer, who says they will consent to the demolition of the property. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board granted permission to advertise for bids for demolition of the property. 1816 S. St. Joseph Street. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, a further extension of one week was granted in which to permit the owner to finish cleaning up the premises. 201 Wakewa Street. Mr. Adamson stated he has received two bids for closing up the property, one for $300.00 and one for $360.00 to close up the structure; that in the past 48 hours considerable work has been done to close the structure, although the garage is still open. Mr. Adamson was directed to keep the property under surveillance. 5/26/69 719 W. Jefferson Street. Mr. Adamson stated this is the only "bad" house in the block and there have been numerous complaints. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, permission was granted to advertise for bids for demolition of -the property. And Mr. Adamson was directed to -again write the owner,,,. 724 South Bend Avenue. Upon motion made, seoD nded and unanimously carried, the bid for demolition of 724 South Bend Avenue was awarded to Julius O'Neal at $749.00, that being the second lowest and best bid received on May 19, 1969, the bid of A. Midwest Wrecking and Demolition Company at $230.00 having been erroneously made. 1131 E. Bowman Street. Bids for demolition of this structure were opened. Non collusion affidavits were found to be proper. Bids were as follows: Julius O'Neal - $860.00 Harvey R. Bryant - $885.00 A & J Demolition Company - $933.00 A. Midwest Wrecking & Demolition Co. - $629.00 It was reported that attorney John Montgomery, representing the owner of this CC, property had requested a building permit and had presented a proposal from C, Allied Construction Company, 1110 Western Avenue, in the amount of $8,212.44 for the repair of this structure, which bui--lding permit was not issued because { of the impending demolition. The motion was made that award of contract for demolition of the premises be held for a period of 30 days; that the Building Department be directed to issue a building permit; and that the contractor be granted 30 days in which to get the proposed reconstruction under way. Motion was seconded and unanimously carried. 413 E. Ohio Street. Bids were opened for the demolition of this structure. Non collusion affidavit was found to be proper. Bids were as follows: Julius O'Neal - $685.00 Harvey R. Bryant - $535.00 A & J Demolition Company - $435.00 A. Midwest Wrecking & Demolition - $484.00 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition of the -property was awarded to A& J Demolition -Company at $435.00 as the low bidder. 824 S. Liberty. Bids were opened for demolition of this structure. Non collusion affidavit was found to be proper, with each bid. Bids were as follows: Julius O'Neal - $249.00 Harvey R. Bryant - $285.00 A. Midwest Demolition - $165.00 A & J Demolition - $225.00 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition of the property was awarded to A. Midwest Wrecking and Demolition Company at $165.00 as the lowest and best bid received. 116-116'-z E. Ohio Street. Bids were opened for demolition of this structure. Non collusion affidavit was found to be proper. Bids Julius O'Neal - were as follows: $995.00 A & J Demolition Co. - $633.00 A. Midwest Demolition - $728.00 Harvey R. Bryant - $835.00 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition of the property was awarded to A & J Demolition Company at $633.00, that being the lowest bid. 723 N. Blaine Street. Continued two weeks at the request of Mr. Adamson. 621 S. Albert Street. Continued one week at request of Mr. Adamson. Request for owners of sub -standard properties to appear before the Board 6/9/69 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the re- quest of J. W. Adamson, Sub -Standards Director, for the following owners of sub -standard properties to appear before the Board on June 9, 1969: _. Alex Slaby 721 S. Jackson Willis W. Wilson 202 E. Paris Alberta Kukendall 612 E. Ohio Ada Pettiford Smith 1602 Longley Ave. Henry Lamirand 620 South Bend Ave. And the Clerk was directed to so notify said owners by certified mail. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES MONTHLY REPORT Bert Cichowicz, City Sealer, filed with the Board his report for April, 1969, which was reviewed and ordered filed. PETITION FILED TO PAVE ALLEY UNDER BARRETT LAW - JOSEPH ROSENBAUM The petition of Joseph Rosenbaum, 223 N. Notre Dame Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, to pave the alley in the 200 block of N. Notre Dame Avenue, from Notre Dame to St. Peter Street, was filed with the Board_ and, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, was referred to the City Engineer for study and recommendation. ASSESSMENT ROLL FILED - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3279 - CHARLES NIBLICK Lloyd S. Taylor, City Engineer, files assessment roll showing award of damages and assessment of benefits in the vacation of: The first east -west alley north of Marion Street from Scott Street east to the north -south alley between Scott Street and Leland Avenue, situated between Lots No. 25 and 26 in James D. Kent's Subdivision of Bank Out Lot 114. 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 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. Total net damages $00.00 Total net benefits $00.00 The following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected by such vacation. Lots No. 25 and 26 of James D. Kent's Subdivision. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board adopted said assessment roll and set 101,00 A.M., on June 23, 1969, as the date for hearing all persons interested in or affected by said vacation. And the Clerk was directed to publish notice of such hearing in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on May 30, June 6 and June 13, 1969. ASSESSMENT ROLL FILED - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3280 - STEPHEN G. BOSKEY Lloyd S. Taylor, City Engineer, files°sastessment roll showing award of damages and assessment of benefits in the vacation of: 5/26/69 EAST -WEST ALLEY BETWEEN LOTS 235 AND 228 OF NORTHWEST THIRD PLAT. Beginning at the southwest corner of Lot 235 of said Northwest Third Plat; thence easterly on and along the south line of said Lot 235 a distance of 240 feet, more or less, to the southeast corner of said Lot 235; thence south a distance of 14 feet to the north- east corner of Lot 228 of said Northwest Third Plat; thence westerly on and along the north line of said Lot 228 a distance.of 240 feet, more or less, to the north- west corner of -said Lot 228; thence north 14 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 235 and the point of be- ginning. NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY BETWEEN LOTS 235 AND 236 AND 228 AND 227 OF NORTHWEST THIRD PLAT. Beginning at the northeast corner of Lot 235 of said Northwest -Third Plat; thence south on and along the east line of Lot 235 a distance of 270 feet, more or less, to the southeast corner of Q Lot 228; thence east a distance of 14 feet to the south- west corner of Lot 227 of said Northwest Third Plat; thence north on and along the west line of Lot 227 and 236 a distance of 270 feet, more or less, to the northwest corner of said Lot 236; thence west 14 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 235 and the point of beginning. PART OF ROSE STREET BETWEEN LOTS 225 AND 228 OF NORTH- WEST THIRD PLAT. Beginning at the southwest corner of Lot 228; thence east a distance of 254 feet, more or less to the southwest corner of Lot 227; thence south 60 feet to the northwest corner of Lot 226; thence westerly a distance of 254 feet, more or less, to the northwest corner of Lot 225; thence north 60 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 228 and the point of beginning. All in the southeast Quarter, Section 35, Township 38 North, Range 2 East, Portage Township, St. Joseph County, 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 61ectric, 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. Total net damages $00.00 Total net benefits $00.00 The following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected by such vacation: Lots numbered 225, 226, 227, 228, 235 and 236 in the Third Plat of Northwest Addition. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board adopted said assessment roll and set 10:00 A.M. on June 23, 1969, as the date for hearing all persons interested in or affected by said vacation. And the Clerk was directed to publish notice of such hearing in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on May 30, June 6 and June 13, 1969. ASSESSMENT ROLL FILED - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3281 - ROBERT H. THOMPSON, JR. Lloyd S. Taylor, City Engineer, files -assessment roll showing award of damages and assessment of benefits in the vacation of: The first alley south of Van Buren Street, from Allen Street to the first north and south alley east of Allen Street. 5/26/69 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 electric, telephone, gas, water, sewer, surface water control structures and ditches within the vacated right of way, unless such rights are re- leased by the individual utilities. Total net damages $00.00 Total net benefits $00.00 The following property may be injuriously or bene- ficially affected by such vacation: Lots No. 1, 2, 3 and 4 of McHenry Subdivision and Lot No. 12 of A. G. Cushing 2nd Addition. Upon.motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board adopted said assessment roll and set 10:00 A.M. on June 23, 1969, as the date for hearing all persons interested in or affected by said vacation. And the Clerk was directed to publish notice of such hear- ing in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on May 30, June 6 and June 13, 1969. MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM LEASE Copy of Morris Civic Auditorium lease with Benjamin Franklin University for "An Evening for Corvilla" May 16, 1969, at a rental of $400.00 was ordered filed. AGREEMENT FOR SIGNAL LIGHT - CHICAGO, SOUTH SHORE & SOUTH BEND RAILROAD The Chicago, South Shore and South Bend Railroad, Michigan City, Indiana, by C. F. Mulrenan, Chief Engineer, submits proposed agreement for the installation of controller, signal light pole and conduit adjacent to and on railroad right of way of Chicago, South Shore and South Bend Railroad for consideration of the City of South Bend as licensee. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the agreement was referred to the City Attorney for study and recommendation to the Board. REQUEST TO HOLD PARADE - ST. JOSEPH COUNTY MEMORIAL DAY SOCIETY Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request of Richard P. Thomas, 1511 E. McKinley, South Bend, Indiana, General Chairman, St. Joseph County Memorial Day Society, for the St. Joseph County Memorial. Day Society to hold a parade at 2.00 P.M' on May 30, 1969, upon the condition that evidence of proper insurance to hold the City harmless is provided to the Board. STREET SIGNS APPROVED Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the installation of the following traffic regulations: One hour time limit signs and posts in front of Paul's Kreamo Bakery, 1910 Lincolnway West. Stop sign on Twyckenham at Ridgedale. PETITION FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS - PORTAGE AT RIBOURDE Petition for traffic signals on Portage Avenue at Ribourde Drive bearing some 450 signatures, including Mrs. Carolyn Glaser and Mrs. Joyce Chambers was filed with the Board and, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, was referred to the Traffic Engineer for study and recommendation. PETITION FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL LIGHT - BENDIX DRIVE & ARDMORE TRAIL Petition for a traffic signal light at the intersection of Bendix Drive and Ardmore Trail was filed with the Board by Walter M. Szymk6wiak and six others and, upon motion made, seconded and carried, was referred to the Traffic Engineer for study and recommendation. 5/26/69 PORTAGE AVENUE RELIGHTING APPROVED - BRIDGE APPROACHES Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of the Traffic Engineering Department., for the follow- ing: Replace one 4000 with 7000L MV Install two 7000L MV STREET LIGHTING.APPROVED - NOTRE DAME AVENUE Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of the Traffic Engineering Department for the follow- ing: Replace 10 - 6000L INC with 10 - 21,000L MV STREET LIGHTING SCOTT AND TAYLOR. WESTERN TO WAYNE - APPROVED Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of the Traffic Engineering Department for the follow- ing: Replace five 4000L with 7000L OH Replace two 4000L UG with 7000L OH Remove one 2500L OH with 7000L OH PETITION FOR STREET LIGHT - 529 S. 29th STREET The petition of Mrs. Clara Ellwood for a street light at 529 S. 29th Street was filed and, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, was referred to the Traffic Engineer for study and recommendation. ADJUSTMENT APPROVED - TRAFFIC LIGHT BILLING Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of the Traffic Engineering Department which, together with I & M, conducted a survey of traffic lamp units and found an increase of 179 units not added to the billing, making an increase of $102.925 per month, for the addition of such units at the cost stated. IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION ADOPTED PRELIMINARY PLANS APPROVED NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3284, 1969 - VINE STREET, 32ND TO 34TH IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3285, 1969 - VINE STREET, 34TH TO 35TH IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3286, 1969 - VINE STREET, 35TH TO 36TH IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3287, 1969 - PRAST BLVD., JOHNSON TO HUEY IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3288, 1969 - CLYDE STREET, EWING TO ALTGELD Clyde E. Williams and Associates, Inc., consulting engineers, filed with the Board preliminary plans, estimates and preliminary resolution for the improvement of the foregoing streets, by constructing a Class C pavement with curb repair. And the Board approves said plans and estimates, and adopts Resolutions for the improvement of said streets, and fixes 7:30 P.M., on June 18, 1969, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, as the time and place when and where all persons whose property may be affected by such proposed 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 publi- cations of the time and place of said hearing. 5/26/69 CONTRACTORS'BONDS The following contractors' bonds were filed and approved by the Board; Army and Navy Union, Lottie Zell Garrison #146 - to 5/26/70 Sam Doi, 13799 Willow Creek Rd., Mishawaka, Ind. - to 5/7/70. Certificates continuing contractors' bonds were filed and approved as follows; Vannoni & Sons., Inc., Mishawaka, Ind. - to 6/3/70. John Wright & Sons., Inc. Osceola, Ind. - to 6/30/70. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORTS Street light outage reports for the period 5/15/69 to 5/22/69 were ordered filed. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting ad- journed at 12:05 P.M. ATT E Clerk 1