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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/16/69 Board of Public Works Minutes1.M June 16, 1969 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at 10:08 A.M. on June 16, 1969, with all members present. The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and approved. MODEL CITIES AREA CLEAN-UP John Lennon, executive director of Model Cities Program, appeared before the Board in reference to a previous request regarding trash pick-up by City owned vehicles in the Model City area, and stated that they now wished to defer the matter until a later date to permit their groups to become bettercorganized. BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB -STANDARDS DIVISION Mr. J. W. Adamson,Sub-Standards Dir&ctor, appeared before the Board and the following matters were taken up. 1640 Portage Avenue. Fred Egendoerfer, owner of the property, appeared before the Board and stated he intends to sell the property and the buyer wants to renovate and rebuild the house. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued until June 23, 1969, and Mr. Adamson was directed to give the owner a list of requirements to bring the building up to standard. 23,3-235 E. Paris Street. Grant Lewis,'purported owner of the building, appeared before the Board. Mr. Lewis explained there are two buildings on the lot, a dwelling in the rear and a barber shop in front; that Isiah Cathey operated the barber shop and had proposed to buy the property a few years back. That there is a suit in court to determine the ownership of the property, which is still pending. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued until June 23, 1969, in order to explore further the status of the ownership of this property. (Isiah Cathey later also appeared before the Board. He also explained there is a controversy over the ownership of the property; that J. Chester Allen, Sr., is his attorney and that the matter is pending in court. He further stated he has had considerable vandalism at the location and he in- tends to move; that he only wants to get his money back and has no desire to own the property.) 1520 Western Avenue. John J. Mejer, Sobieski Federal Savings and Loan Association, did not appear as requested. Mr. Adamson submitted a letter from Mr. Mejer giving permission to demolish the property. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board granted permission to advertise for bids for demolition of the property. 717 S. Kaley Street. Price McMahn, owner, did not appear as requested. Mr. Adamson stated this property was formerly occupied by the owner but is now vacant and the house is collapsing, and that he has heard nothing from the owner. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, permission was granted to advertise for bids for demolition of the property. 414 E. Pennsylvania Avenue. Wendell A. Hartman, buyer of this property from Ronald Kapala, appeared before the Board. Ronald Kapala did not appear as requested. Mr. Hartman stated he has been out of town and when he returned he learned the property had been vandalized but has not yet had an opportunity to estimate the damage; that he intends to repair and rent the property as soon as possible. Upon: -motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued until June 23 to permit the owner to close up the property. 130-132 LaPorte Avenue. Ray Millikan, owner of this property, appeared be- fore the Board and stated he has started to secure the building; that he in- tends to make the building into a four -rental property and hopes to have tenants in one side within 60 days. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried the matter was continued for 30 days. 1 1 +6 6/16/69 Bids opened for demolition of the following properties: Non collusion affidavits were examined and found to be proper. Bids were as follows: 730 South Bend Avenue: John E. Vanek $605.00 A & J Demolition Co. 337.00 A. Midwest Demolition 317.00 Harvey R. Bryant 533.00 Julius O'Neal 310.00 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition of the premises was awarded -to Julius O'Neal for $310.00-as the low bidder, subject to an appeal being taken by the owner within the next seven days. 1223-1223'' S. Rush Street John E. Vanek $1020.00 ' -A & J Demolition Co. 423.00 Julius O'Neal 785.00 A. Midwest Demolition 685.00 Harvey R. Bryant 835.00 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition of the premises was awarded to A & J Demolition Company for $423.00 as the low bidder, subject to an appeal- being taken by the owner within the next seven days. 318 N. Cushing Street. Mrs. Parcher, owner of this property, stated that she mistakenly appeared before the Board this date instead of June 23 as requested, and asked to be heard. She stated that she -has boarded up the premises many times but as soon as she gets it boarded up it is again broken into. She stated the property was owned by her father who is deceased and the estate is still pending; that she intends to sell it as soon as she -can. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued until June 23. 417 St. Vincent Street. Mr. Adamson stated this property has now been closed up, and the matter was continued 30 days. 1131 E. Bowman. Mir. Adamson reported repairs and rehabilitation of this property has been commenced, and the matter was continued 30 days. 719 W. Jefferson. No appeal having been taken by the owner within seven days and no permit having been granted to any other contractor to perform the demolition, the contract awarded on June 9, 1969, to Harvey R. Bryant is now formally accepted and the contract signed by the Board. 233 E. Elder St. No appeal 'having been taken by the owner within seven days and no permit having been granted to any other contractor to perform the demolition, the contract awarded on June 9, 1969, to A. Midwest Demolition and Wrecking Company is now formally accepted and the contract signed by the Board. 205 N. Carlisle St. No appeal having been taken by the owner within seven days and no permit having been granted to any other contractor to perform the demolition, the contract awarded on June 9, 1969, to A & J Demolition Company is now formally accepted and the contract signed by the Board. 1620 Poland Street. No appeal having been taken by the owner within seven days and no permit having been granted to any other contractor to perform the demolition,.the contract awarded on June 9, 1969, to A. Midwest Demolition and Wrecking Company is now formally accepted and the contract signed by the Board. MEETING TIME CHANGED TO 9:30 A.M. It was moved, seconded and unanimously carried, commencing June 23, 1969, and continuing until further notice, that the Board of Public Works and Safety shall meet at 9:30 A.M. instead of 10:00 A.M. on Mondays each week. And the Clerk was directed to so notify all Departments. 6/16/69- Sub-Standard Property owners requested to appear before the Board June 30, 1969 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the re- quest of the Sub -Standards Director for the following owners of sub -standard properties to appear before the Board on June 30, 1969, tb show cause why the following properties should not be demolished: Rose and Ezra L. Scruggs, cindi Bernice DeKine 223 N. Adams Street - Robert and Pinkie Jones 115 N. Adams Street Gene Arnett 2410-12 W. Ford.Street Dr. Herman F. Smith,.and Charles Hahn 739 South Bend Avenue George Fowler 204 E. Keasey Street Mr. and MRS. Walter Westenberg 728 S. Rush Street Max and Treena A. Moore 1601 Longley Avenue Mr. Watson (Wm. R. Morris Agcy) 118 Paris Street (accessory bldg.) Mr. Watson (Wn. R. Morris Agcy) 1626 S. William Street (accessory bldg.) Evergreen Park Nursing 4035 S. Michigan Street And the Clerk is directed to so notify said owners by certified mail. C. J. DAVIS, DEMOLITION CONTRACTOR, appeared before the Board and asked to be heard, tendering the following papers, which were read and ordered filed: Clipping from 5/19/69 issue of South Bend Tribune titled "Wrong house ripped by demolition firm." Contract dated 5/7/69 signed "C.J. Davis" and "Thelma Cathey" to demolish the structure at 223 E. Paris Street for $237.00. Penned notation dated 5/12/69 "Water permit #300, Demolition permit #53494. 223 E. Keasey" Letter dated 5/21/69 signed "Mrs. Julia Van Driessche" Letter dated 5/26/69 signed "Mrs. Lloyd Boocher, 721 S. Columbia." APPLICATIONS - FIRE DEPARTMENT The following applications for appointment to the Fire Department were filed with the Board and referred to the Personnel Director for further processing: David C. Guzicki Claude Roy Robertson 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: Patsy Jean Cramer Dale Mason Darling Wayne Robert Murphy David�Harry Shock Elayne Delores Webb APPLICATIONS - SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of Chief of Police Thomas McNaughton for the appointment as special police officers, the following: Allan Stephen Anderson - Bendix Corp. Wm. Raymond Raabe - Bendix Corp. John R. Wells - Torrington Co. STATISTICAL REPORTS FOR MAY - POLICE DEPARTMENT Statistical reports for May, 1969, were reviewed by the Board and ordered filed. 6 6/16/69 COMMUNICATION - RETAIL MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION A communication from Martin L. Tarnow, General Chairman, Retail Merchants Association, South Bend, Mishawaka Area Chamber of Commerce, 320 W. Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, in reference to the opening of the new Portage Avenue Bridge was read and ordered filed. REQUEST TO BLOCK N. CARLISLE STREET FOR BLOCK PARTY - URBAN LEAGUE Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request of the Urban League of South Bend and St. Joseph County, Inc., 625 Sherland Building, South Bend, Indiana, to block N. Carlisle Street, between Orange and Linden Streets, on Saturday, June 21, 1969 from 3:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. during a block party of the Urban League Neighborhood Block Club ##14. PETITION TO VACATE STREETS - O'BRIEN CORPORATION .The petition of the O'Brien Corporation, 2001 W. Washington Street, South Bend, Indiana, for the vacation of: Brookfield Street, from Orange to Washington, and Colfax Avenue, from Brookfield to the first north -south alley east of Brookfield Street. was filed with the Board by attorney Timothy Wood, together with a deposit of $65.00 for costs. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the petition was referred to the City Engineer for drawings of the area and then for referral to the Area Plan Commission for study and recommendation to the Board. IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3276, 1969 (AMENDED) -RESCINDED - ROSEMARY LANE Improvement Resolution No. 3276, 1969 (amended) being for the improvement of Rosemary Lane from 100 feet north of Peachtree Lane to Oakpark Drive, by constructing a Class C pavement with curbs; upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, was rescinded and the improvement ordered not made. FINAL CONFIRMATION OF IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTIONS PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ADOPTED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3273, 1969 - being for the improve- ment of Fremont Street, from Washington Street to Lawton Street, by constructing a Class C pavement with curbs; IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3274, 1969 - being for the improvement of the alley between South Michigan Street and South Main Street, from Bowman to Calvert, by constructing�a Class C, Type l concrete pavement . IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3275, 1969 - being for the improvement of the alley between Sunnymede Avenue and Wayne Street, from Sunnymede Avenue to the alley west, by constructing a Class C, Type I concrete pavement. IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3282, 1969 - being for the improvement of Wall Street, from Ironwood Drive to 24th Street, by construct- ing a Class C pavement with curb repair. In the above improvement resolutions, adopted May 12, 1969, and first.con- firmed June 3, 1969, no remonstrances against said improvements having been filed within the 10 day period following the date and time of the hearing, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said improvement resolutions 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 approved by this Board May 12, 1969, for said improvements are hereby adopted and ordered placed on file in the office of the Board of Public Works and Safety. And the Board fixes June 30, 1969, at 10:00 A.M., as the time for receiving bids for said improvements. And the Clerk is directed to give notice by two weekly publications. 6/16/69 PARKING RESTRICTIONS APPROVED Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of the Traffic Engineer to prohibit parking in the 700 block of West Wayne Street on the north side of the street; and to prohibit parking on the south side of the street in the 700 block of West Jefferson Boulevard. TRAFFIC SIGNS APPROVED Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of the Traffic Engineer for the installation of: "YIELD" signs and posts on Catherwood at Brookton; and "YIELD AHEAD" signs in the 1/2 block advance. STREET LIGHTS APPROVED Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the fallowing recommendations of the Traffic Engineer: 1. Horne Court and 28th. Increase existing light from 4000 L INC to 7000 L MV. Added cost - 90� per month. 2. 2700 block Southridge. Increase existing light at Greenwood and Southridge to 7000L MV. Added cost - 90� per month. Install a new 7000L MV in midblock. Added cost - $3.75 per month. Increase existing midblock light to 7000L MV. Added cost 90� per month. 3. Spruce Street (Model City area). Increase two existing lights from 0004 L INC to 7000L MV. Added cost - $1.80 per month. 4. Huey Street, south of Linden (Model City area). Install a 7000L MV light at midblock and remove the light 100 feet away at alley intersection. Bdst - $1.15 per month. STREET LIGHT DENIED Kuntzman Court (Model City area). Request for installation of a street light at midblock, upon motion made, seconded and carried, was denied by the Board (not meeting the 500 foot requirement). CONTRACTORS BONDS The following contractors' bonds were approved by the Board: Continental Homes, Inc., Osceola, Indiana - to 5/ 2/70 Robert Derrickson, Mishawaka, Indiana (continuation Ctf.) - to 5/ 4/70 Booker Hosea, ;South Bend, Indiana - to 3/24/70 GENERAL INS. - DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND COUNCIL Downtown South Bend Couicil, South Bend -Mishawaka Chamber of Commerce, Inc., 320 W. Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, files with the Board workmen's compensation,comprehensive general liability and comprehensive automobile liability covering South Bend Window Cleaning Company to 7/11/70 for street lamp decorations. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORTS Street light outage reports for the period 6/4/69 to 6/13/69 were ordered filed. 1 6/16/69 1 ,6. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting ad- iourned at 12:50 P.M. AT Clerk I 1