HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/09/69 Board of Public Works MinutesJune 9, 1969
A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at 10:00
A.M. on June 9, 1969, with S. J. Crumpacker and James A. Bickel present. Mr.
Bickel acted as chairman of the meeting. The minutes of the previous meetings
were reviewed and approved.
COMPLAINT AGAINST MRS. KENNETH HURLEY, 931 S._ Edison Street - POSTPONED
Louis Kesei, of the Health Department, was present, and stated that Mrs.
Hurley was injured in an automobile accident last week and is in the hospital;
that the Welfare Department has been investigating the home. Upon motion
made, seconded and and carried, the matter was continued for two weeks.
AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR GASOLINE AND FUEL OIL
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the recommendation
of the Purchasing Department for award of contracts for gasoline and fuel
oil for the period July 1, 1969, through December 31, 1969, as follows:
Gasoline: - Sinclair Oil Corp. tank wagon @ .1303� per gal.
- Standard Oil Co, transport @ .1197� per gal.
Fuel Oil #1 - American Oil Co. tank wagon @ .1250� per gal.
- Standard Oil Co, transport @ .1135� per gal.
Fuel Oil #2 - American Oil Co. tank wagon @ .1175� per gal.
Sinclair Oil Corp, transport @ .1045� per gal.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB -STANDARDS DIVISION
J. W. Adamson, Sub -Standards Director, appeared before the Board and the
following matters were taken up:
721 S. Jackson Street. Mrs. Alex Slaby, owner of this property, appeared be-
fore the Board. Mr. Adamson says the property has been vacant for some time and is
filled with furniture and debris and is a hazard to the area. Mrs. Slaby asked
an extension of six weeks in which to tear the building down herself with the
help of her family. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, an extension of
one week was given in which to secure the building.
620 South Bend Avenue. David Weisman, attorney for the owner Lamirand, by
letter requested a continuance until 6/23/69, stating the property has been
sold to neighbors who intend to have the house torn down. Upon motion made,
seconded and carried, the matter was continued one week to permit the com-
pletion of the transfer of ownership of the property.
202 E. Paris Street. Willis W. Wilson, owner of the property, previously
notified the Clerk of the Board he would be out of town this date, and stated
he was willing for the City to do whatever they wished with the property.
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Eoard granted permission to ad-
vertise for bids for demolition of the property.
1602 Longley. The owner of this property is deceased and Fred Dressel is
attorney for the estate. He telephoned the Clerk of the Board that the es-
tate has no money, can't sell the property and is willing for the City to
demolish it. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, permission
was granted to advertise for bids for demolition of the premises.
612 E. Ohio Street. Alberta Kuykendoll, Chicago, Illinois, land contract
buyer of the property, and Mr. Kuykendoll, appeared before the Board. Mrs.
Kuykendoll states she intends to replace the roof and has placed new locks
on the doors, and will secure the windows. Upon motion made, seconded and
carried, the matter was continued for one week for the owner to secure the
premises.
130-132 LaPorte. Mr. Adamson reported as of 9:30 A.M., this date, the rear
door of the dwelling was still open, but otherwise secured. He will check
further.
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1053 LaSalle Ct. Mr. Adamson reported this property is still in the same condition
as It was on May 12, 1969. He is keeping it under surveillance.
758 Lincolnway East. Mr. Adamson reported this propertyhas been boarded up'.
The matter was continued indefinitely.
2119 Bertrand. Mr. Adamson tendered a letter from the owner, Gladys Jackson,
in which she agreed to the demolition of the premises. Upon motion made,
seconded and unanimously carried, permission was granted to advertise for bids
for demolition of the premises.
7202 Columbia. This property was owned by the People's Church and has been conveyed
to the Tire Service Company and they are going to tear it down. Upon motion
made, seconded and carried, the matter was continued 30 days to allow the new
owner an opportunity to demolish the building.
414 E. Pennsylvania St. Mr. Adamson stated this building is still open and
in a worse condition than on March 3, 1969. Mr. Adamson was directed to have
the owner Kapula and the contract buyer Hartman appear before the Board on
June 16, 1969.
This being the date set, bids were opened for demolition of the following
premises: Non collusion affidavit accompanying each bid was examined and found
to be sufficient. Bids were as follows: ,
1620 Poland; Midwest Demolition & Wrecking Co. $334.00
Harvey R. Bryant 335.00
John E. Vanek 482.00
A & J Demolition Co. 337.00
Julius O'Neal 582.00
Uponzmotion made, seconded and carried, contract was awarded to Midwest
Demolition Company at $334.00, that being the lowest and best bid received,
subject to an appeal being taken by the owner within the next seven days.
205 N. Carlisle: A. Midwest Demolition & Wrecking Co. $585.00
Julius O'Neal 485.00
John E. Vanek 586.00
Harvey R. Bryant 435.00
A & J Demolition Company 423.00
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, contract for demo-lition of the premises
was awarded to A & J Demolition Company at $423.00 as the low bidder, subject
to an appeal being taken by the owner within the next seven days.
1226 Western AvenueL John E. Vanek $1485.00
Bryant Excavating Co. 1500.00
lU fOs O'Neal 1100.00
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Upon motion made, seconded and carried, contract for demolition of the premises
was awarded to Julius Q'Neal for the amovnt of $1100.00, that
being the lowest and best bid received, subject to an appeal being taken by
the owner within the next seven days.
233 E. Elder: John E. Vanek $1032.00
A. Midwest Demolition & Wrecking Co. '685,00
Julius O'Neal 815.00
A & J Demolition Company 735.00
Harvey R. Bryant 735.00
Upon :motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition
of the premises was awarded to A. Midwest Demolition and Wrecking Company at
$685.00, that being the lowest and best bid received, subject to an appeal
being taken by the owner within the next seven days.
719 W. Jefferson; John E. Vanek $789.00
Harvey R. Bryant 635.00
A. Midwest Demolition 765.00
Julius O'Neal 699.00
A & J Demolition 635.00
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition
of the premises was awarded to Harvey R. Bryant on his bid of $635.00, subject
to the owner taking an appeal within seven days.
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Harvey R. Bryant, demolition contractor, asked to be heard by the Board.
He stated that he had been awarded contract by the C-ity for the demolition
of premises but never got to tear down the building because Jerry Davis
would go to the owner and offer to do it cheaper than the lowest bid
received by the Board, and that he felt this not only unfair, but that
considerable time was wasted in inspecting the premises -and making a bid,
and if Mr. Davis is allowed to do this, wny.make a bid at.,a.11.
After discussion, Mr. Crumpacker moved that, starting this date, when a
demolition contract has been duly signed by the Board that the Building
Department be directed not to issue a permit to any onb-other than the
person with whom the Board has signed a contract. The motion was seconded
and carried.
434-436 E. LaSalle. No appeal having been taken nor permit granted to any
other contractor to perform the work, the contract awarded June 2, 1969,
to John E. Vanek for demolition of these premises is now formally accepted
and contract signed by the Board.
C 1131 E. Bowman. Mr. Adamson reported that a building permit has been
Cotissued to attorney John Montgomery and a contractor for the rehabilitation
of this property in the amount of some $8000.00 and therefore demolition
contract awarded May 26, 1969, to A. Midwest Demolition and Wrecking Company
is not to be dxecuted.
121 LLaPorte. Contract for demolition of these premises was awarded to A.
Midwest Demolition and Wrecking Company on June 2, 1969, and, no appeal
having been taken by the owner nor permit granted for demolition of the
premises, the contract heretofore awarded is now formally accepted and
signed by the Board.
Request for sub -standard property owners to appear before Board June 23, 1969.
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request of the
Sub -Standards Director for the following owners of sub -standard properties
to appear before the Board on June 23, 1969, to show cause why such properties
should not be demolished.
Mrs. 0. Parcher 318 Cushing Street
Edward Bartoszek, Jr. 416-4162-418-420 Maintou Place
Lincoln Weaver 703 W. Colfax Avenue
Edgar F. Schaefer 134 E. Ohio Street
H. F. Rostiser 506 N. Cushing
And the Clerk is directed to so notify such owners by certified mail.
RECOMMENDATION OF POLICE DEPARTMENT ON REQUEST OF WEST SIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST
The Board, upon motion made,'seconded and carried, approved the recommendation
of the Police Department, in reference to the request of the West Side
Church of Christ for two police officers for traffic control during their
revival meeting from June 16 to June 29, 1969, at the 4-H Fairgrounds, to
provide extra traffic control officers if and when needed but not continuously.
MODEL CITIES PROGRAM - CLEAN-UP
The request of Charles Lennon Executive Director of Model Cities Program,
in reference to cleaning up the Model Cities Area and the collection of
trash, etc., by City vehicles was presented to the Board and postponed for
one week for further information from Mr. Lennon.
PETITION FILED TO VACATE FRANKLIN STREET BETWEEN WESTERN AND WAYNE - GATES CHEVROLET
The petition of Gates Chevrolet Corporation, 333'Western Avenue, South Bend,
Indiana, by Van E. Gates, to vacate Franklin Street, between Western Avenue
and Wayne Street, was filed and, upon motion made, seconded and carried, was
referred to the City Engineer for drawings of the area and for referral to
Area Plan Commission for study and recommendation to the Board.
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SIGNAL LIGHT AT WASHINGTON AND OLIVE C
City attorney having approved the agreement with Chicago, South Shore and
South Bend Railroad for the City to install, maintain and operate a traffic
signal and controller on South Shore's right of way at the southwest quadrant
of Washington and Olive Streets, upon motion made, seconded and carried, the
Board, with the approval of the Mayor, executed the agreement as.of May 9,
1969, which agreement may be terminated upon 30 days written notice.
SEWER AND STREET PLANS FOR HIGHLAND ESTATES APPROVED
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the plans for
street and sewer as submitted by the City Engineer for Highland Estates.
PETIT ION==FILLEDI FOR ALLEY VACATION - THOMAS L. LADD
Petition was filed by Thomas L. Ladd, 1214 Chimes Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana,
and 55 o thers for the vacation of an alley from Pyle Avenue to Chimes Boulevard,
and, upon motion made, seconded and carried, was referred to the City Engineer
for drawings and for referral to Area Plan Commission for study and recommenda-
tion to the Board.
REQUEST TO BLOCK WAYNE STREET - CONFIRMED -
The request of Yeager Motor Company, Inc., 215 Lafayette Boulevard, South
Bend, Indiana, on June 2, 1969, for permission to block off West Wayne Street,
between Lafayette and Franklin Street, between the hours of 9:00 and 10:00 A.M.
on June 5, 1969, during its presentation of 31 driver training cars to the
South Bend School City, approved ;by.,, the Board on June 3, 1969, is hereby
confirmed, and made of record.
"IN -KIND" RENT VOUCHERS - ACTION, INC. --
"In-kind" contribution vouchers for rent during June, 1969, for Fire Station
#5 of the amount of $169.58 and for Station #7 of the amount of $200.00
were ordered filed.
ADOPTION OF VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3291, 1969 - CURTIS E. GERBER
"RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, That it is desirable to -vacate the following;
A portion of first east and west alley lying south of Hildreth
Street and west from the west line of Twyckenham Drive
described as follows: Beginning at the northeast corner of Lot
32 Euclid Park, South Bend, Indiana; thence west 111.5 feet to
the northwest corner of Lot 32; thence north 14 feet to the south-
west corner of Lot 31; thence east 111.5 feet to the southeast
corner of Lot 31; thence south 14 Meet to the place of beginning.
Also, a portion of first east and west alley north of Northside
Boulevard running east from the north and south alley 'east'of
Clover Street described as follows: Beginning at the southwest
corner of Lot 37, Euclid Park; thence east 55.75 feet along the
south line of said Lot 37; thence south 14 feet to the northeast
corner of Lot 39; thence west 55.75 feet to the northwest corner
of said Lot 39; thence north 14 feet to the southwest corner of
Lot 37, the place of beginning.
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.
The following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected
by such vacation:
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Lots 31, 32, 37 and 39 of Euclid Park Addition.
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Notice of this resolution shall be published on the 13th
day of June and on the 20th day of June, 1969, in the South
Bend Tribune and the Tri County News.
This Board, at its office in the City Hall, on the 23rd
day of June, 1969, at 10:00 A.M., will hear and receive re-
monstrances from all persons interested in or affected by these
proceedings.
Adopted this 9th day of June, 1969.
S. J. Crumpacker
James A. Bickel
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS is SAFETY"
ADOPTION OF VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3292, 1969 - BENDIX CORPORATION
"RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, That it is desirable to vacate the following:
Those portions of Illinois, Wellington, Kenmore and
Falcon Streets, between Westmore Street on the south
and Prast Boulevard on the north, more particularly
described as follows:
Illinois Street. Beginning at the northeast corner of
Lot 177; thence on a southerly line 574.72 feet to the
southeast corner of Lot 177; thence on an easterly line
60 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 178; thence on
a northerly line 574.05 feet to the northwest corner of
Lot 178; thence on a westerly line 60 feet to the north-
east corner of Lot 177.
Wellington Street. Beginning at the northeast corner
of Lot 178; thence on a southerly line 570.99 feet to
the southeast corner of Lot 178; thence on an easterly
line 60 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 179; thence
on a northerly line 570.32 feet to the northwest corner
of Lot 179; thence on a westerly line 60 feet to the
northeast corner of Lot 178.
Kenmore Street. Beginning at the northeast corner of Lot 179;
thence on a southerly line 567.26 feet to the southeast
corner of Lot 179; thence on an easterly line 50 feet to
the southwest corner of Lot 180; thence on a northerly line
566.59 feet to the northwest corner of Lot 180; thence on
a westerly line 60 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 179.
Falcon Street. Beginning at the northeast corner of Lot 180;
thence on a southerly line 563.47 feet to the southeast
corner of Lot 180; thence on an easterly line 60 feet to
the southwest corner of Lot 181; thence on a northerly line
562.80 feet to -the northwest corner of Lot 181; thence on
a westerly line 60 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 180.
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.
The following property may be injuriously or beneficially
affected by such vacation:
Lots 177, 178, 179, 180, 181 of Westchester 2nd Unit.
Notice of this resolution shall be published on the 13th day
of June and on the 20th day of June, 1969, in the South Bend
Tribune and the Tri County News.
This Board, at its office in the City Hall, on the 23rd day
of June, 1969, at 10:00 A.M., will hear and receive remonstrances
from all persons interested in or affected by these proceedings.
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Adopted this 9th day of June, 1969.
S. J. Crumpacker
James A. Bickel
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY"
ADOPTION OF VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3293, 1969 - MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
"RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBL IC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, That it is desirable to vacate the following:
The north -south alley between St. Louis Street and St.
Peter Street, from Colfax Avenue north 198 feet to the
first east -west alley.
Reserving the rights and easements of all utilities and
the municipal city of South Bend, Indiana, to construe and main-
tain any facilities, including but not limited to electric, tele-
phone, gas, water, sewer, surface water control structures and glitches
within the vacated right of way unless such rights are released by
the individual utilities.
The following property may be injuriously or beneficially
affected by such vacation:
Lots 219, 220, 221, 225, 226 and 227 of Samuel L. Cottrell's
First Addition to Lowell.
Notice of this resolution shall be published on the 13th day
of June and on the 20th day of June, 1969, in the South Bend Tribune and
the Tri County News.
This Board, at its office in the City Hall, on the 23rd day of
June, 1969, at 10:00 A.M., will hear and receive remonstrances from all
persons interested in or affected by these proceedings.
Adopted this 9th day of June, 1969.
s/ Lloyd S. Taylor
s/ James A. Bickel
s/ S. J. Crumpacker
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS "
APPLICATION - FIRE DEPARTMENT
The application of Ronald Ray Hansen 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 and referred to the Personnel Director for further processing:
David Steven Kish
Casimir Stanley Wentland, Jr.
REMONSTRANCES FILED - IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3276, 1969 - ROSEMARY LANE
For the improvement of Rosemary Lane from 100 feet north of Peachtree Lane
to Oakpark, by constructing a Class C pavement with curbs.
The 10 day period following the date and time of the hearing on said improve-
ment and remonstrances bearing the signatures of 50% of the resident property
owners on said street having been filed, the matter, is, upon motion made,
seconded and carried, referred to the City Attorney for recommendation.
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FINAL CONFIRMATION OF IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTIONS
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ADOPTED
NOTICE OF HEARING
IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3260 (AMENDED) - being for the improve-
ment of 33rd Street, from Pleasant Street to Northside'Boulevard,
by constructing a Class C pavement with curb repair.
IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION N0. 3258 (AMENDED) being for the improvement
of Hartman Drive, from Rosemary Lane to dead end, by constructing a
Class C pavement with curbs.
IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3263 (AMENDED) - being for the improve-
ment of 35th Street, from Jefferson Boulevard to the Railroad south
of Jefferson Boulevard, by constructing a Class C pavement with curb
repair.
IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3265 (AMENDED) - being for the improvement
of Clyde Street, from Donald Street to Calvert, by constructing a
Class C pavement with curb repair.
IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION
NO. 3266 (AMENDED) - being for
the improvement
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of Sancome Avenue, from
LaPorte to Lincolnway West, by
constructing
a Class C pavement with
curb repair.
IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION
NO. 3267 (AMENDED) - being for
the improvement
of West Calvert Street,
from Pulaski to Brookfield, by
constructing
a Class C pavement with
curb repair.
IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3268 (AMENDED) - being for the improvement
of Walsh Street, from Chalfant Street to Sorin Street, by constructing
a Class C pavement.
No remonstrances against said improvements having been filed within the 10
day period following the date and time of hearing on said improvements,
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that said above Improvement Resolutions, heretofore
adopted and confirmed May 28, 1969, be, and the same are, in all things
finally confirmed and the improvements hereby ordered made.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the plans and specifications as amended May 5,
1969, be, and the same are, hereby adopted and ordered place on file in
the office of the Board of Public Works and Safety.
And the Board fixes 10:00 A.M. on June 23, 1969, as the time for receiving
bids for the construction of said improvements. And the Clerk is directed
to give notice by two weekly publications.
STREET SIGNS APPROVED
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the recommenda-
tion of the Traffic Engineer for installation of street signs as follows:
"STOP" sign and post on Bowman at Main /Street.
"STOP" sign and post on Donald At Main Street.
Install "TWO HOUR TIME LIMIT" signs with appropriate arrows to
regulate parking at 521 and 527 W. Colfax.
CONTRACTORS' BONDS I
Contractor's bond on behalf of Leroy Cobb to 6/6/70 and contractor's bond
on behalf of Joe Rappelli to 6/6/70 were approved by the Board.
EXCAVATION BOND
Certificate continuing excavation bond on behalf of Charles D. Nettrour
to I/l/70 was approved by the Board.
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STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORTS
Street light outage reports for the period May 27, 1969 to June 6, 1969,
were ordered filed.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting ad-
journed at 12:30 P.M.
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