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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/23/69 Board of Public Works Minutes1�. a O June 23, 1969 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at 9:40 A.M. on June 23, 1969, with Lloyd S. Taylor and James A. Bickel present. Also present was Deputy City Attorney Robert N. Parker. The minutes of the previous meetings were reviewed and approved. BIDS OPENED - STREET IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3258 (AMENDED) - being for the improve- ment of Hartman Drive, from Rosemary Lane to dead end, by constructing a Class C pavement with curbs. J�iPROVEMENT 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 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 improve- ment of Clyde Street, from Donald to Calvert, by constructing a Class C pavement with curb repair. IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3266 (AMENDED) - being for the improve- rlrent of Sancome Avenue, from LaPorte to'Lincolnway West, by construct- ing 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 improve- ment of Walsh Street, from Chalfant Street to Sorin Street, by constructing a Class C pavement with curbs. This being the date set for receiving bids in the above Improvement Resolu- tions, the Clerk tendered proofs of publication in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on June 13 and June 20, 1969, which were read and found to be sufficient. Bids were opened, non collusion affidavits were found to be proper and bid bonds of 50/. of the total bid accompanying each bid were found to be sufficient. Form 96a, Financial Statement of Bidders, was also submitted with the bid of Bituminous Materials Company, Inc. Bids were as follows: Improvement Resolution No. 3258 - Hartman Drive: Bituminous Materials Company, Inc. Room 417 Marycrest Bldg. 2015 Western Avenue South Bend, Indiana Total extension - Items 1B, 2B, 3 through 8 inclusive - $15,724.00 Total extension - Items 1C, 2C, 3 through 8 inclusive - $13,454.00 Rieth Riley Construction Co., Inc. P. 0. Box 775 South Bend, Indiana Total extension - Items 1B, 2B, 3 through 8 inclusive - $16,976.00 Total extension - Items IC, 2C, 3 through 8 inclusive - $14,860.00 6/23/69 d= Improvement Resolution No. 3260 - 33rd Street Bituminous Materials Co., Inc. Room 417 Marycrest Bldg. 2015 Western Ave. South Bend, Indiana Total extension - Items 1B, 2B, 3 through 10 inclusive - $12,520.25 Total extension - Items IC, 2C, 3 through 8 inclusive - $ 9,187.25 Rieth Riley Construction Co., Inc. P. 0; Box 775 South Bend, Indiana Total extension - Items iB, 2B, 3 through 10 'inclusive - $13,422.40 Total extension --Items 1C, 2C, 3 through 10 inclusive - $10,388.10 Parkway Asphalt, Inc. 59755'Market St. South Bend, Ind. Total extension - Items 1B, 2B, 3 through 10 inclusive - $14,452.50 Total extension - Items iC, 2C, 3 through 10-inclusive - $10,629.50 Improvement Resolution No. 3263 - 35th Street Parkway Asphalt; Inc. 59755 Market St; South Bend, Ind. - Total extensions - Items 1B, 2B, 3, 4 and 5 inclusive - $ 8,615.50 Total extensions - Items 1C, 2C, 3, 4 and 5 inclusive - $ 5,963.50 Rieth-Riley Constr. Co., Inc. P. 0; Box 775 ' South Bend, Indiana Total extensions ?Items 1B, 2B, 3, 4 and 5 inclusive $8,381.60 Total extensions - Items 1C, 2C, 3, 4 and 5 inclusive - $6,404.60 Bituminous Materials Co., Inc. Room 417 Marycrest Bldg. 2015 Western Ave. South Bend, Indiana Total extensions - Items 1B, 2B, 3, 4 and 5 inclusive - $7,475.30 Total extensions - Items 1C, 2C, 3, 4 and 5 inclusive - $5,321.30 Improvement Resolution No. 3265 - Clyde Street Rieth Riley Constr. Co., Inc. P. 0. Box 775 South Bend, Indiana Total extension - Items 1B, 2B and 3 inclusive - $7,026.00 Total' extension - Items 1C, 2C and 3 inclusive - $5,146.00 Bituminous Materials Co., Inc. Room 417 Marycrest Bldg. 2015 Western Ave. South Bend, Indiana Total extension - Items IB, 2B and 3 inclusive - $6,487.80 Total extension - Items 1C, 2C and 3 inctusive - $4,515.80 172 6/23/69 Improvement Resolution No. 3266 - Sancome Street Bituminous Materials Co., Inc. Room 417 Marycrest Bldg. 2015 Western Ave. South Bend, Indiana Total extension - Items 1B, 2B and 3 inclusive - $ 4,308.00 Total extension - items IC, 2C and 3 inclusive $ 3,060.00 Rieth Riley Constr. Co., Inc. P. 0. Box 775 South Bend, Indiana Total extension - Items 1B, 2B and 4 inclusive - $ 4,668.00 Total extension - Items 1C, 2C and 4 inclusive - $ 3,564.00 Improvement Resolution No. 3267 - W. Calvert Street Rieth Riley Constr. Co., Inc. P.'0. Box 775 South Bend, Indiana Total extension - Items 1B, 2B, 3A through 8 Inc]. _ 120,?45.60 Total extension - Items 1C, 2C, 3A through 8 Incl. , 9 .80 Bituminous Materials Co. 2015 Western Ave. South Bend, Indiana Total extension Items 1B, 2B, 3A through 6 Inc]. - $13,122.50 Total extension - Items 1C, 2C, 3A through'6 iricl. - $10,398.50 McIntyre & Jones Constr. Co. 2526 W. Sixth St. Mishawaka, Indiana Total extension - Items ]A, 2A, 3A through 4 incl. - $18,225.00 Improvement Resolution No. 3268 - Walsh Street Bituminous Materials Co., Inc. 2015 Western Ave. South Bend, Indiana Total extension = Items 16, 2B, 3 through 6 Total extension - Items IC, 2C, 3 through 6 ' McIntyre S Jones Constr. Co. 2526 W. Sixth St. Mishawaka, Indiana Total extension - Items ]A, 2A, 3 through 6 Rieth Riley Constr. Co. P. 0. Box 775 South Bend, Indiana Total extension - Items 16, 2B, 3 through 6 Total extension - Items 1C, 2C, 3 through 6 $11,157.50 $ 8,927.50 - $15,793.00 - $11,603.00 - $ 9,527.60 There being no further bids, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, -the bids were referred to Clyde E. Williams and Associates, Inc., consulting engineer, for study and recommendation to the Board. 1 t 6/23/69 _ COMPLAINT AGAINST PHILLIPS 66 STATION, 1902 S. MICHI_GAN STREET Leonard Gunder, 113 E. Calvert Street, and William Carmichael, 114 E. Calvert Street, South Bend, Indiana, appeared before.the Board to register the - written complaint signed by 11 residents on East Calvert Street concerning the use of the Phillips 66 Filling Station, at the corner.of E. Calvert and South Michigan Street, as a "truck terminal" . In support of his complaint, Mr. Gunder submitted pictures, drawing of the location, and.a tape recording of the truck noises, which he stated occurred day,and night seven,days a week. Upon motion made seconded and unanimously carried,.the matter was referred to the Building Department for investigation, and to the Legal Department for determination as to the legality of the operation of the Phillips 66 Station. COMPLAINT - REPAIR OF BRICK STREET WITH ASPHALT Attorney Richard Doyle, 720 Park Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, appeared be- fore the Board and presented a request signed by 7$ residents of the 600 to 800 block of Park Avenue that repairs to Park Avenue in this neighborhood, being a brick street, be not repaired or resurfaced with asphalt. The City Engineer stated repairs in this area were made by the Street De- partment with asphalt resulting from complaints that water was standing in the street; that the Street Department has since been directed not to repair the brick street in this area with asphalt. BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB -STANDARDS DIVISION J. W. Adamson, Sub -Standards Director, appeared before the Board and the following matters were taken up: 233 E. Paris Street. Chester Allen, Sr., attorney for Isiah Cathey, and F. Jay Nimtz, attorney.for Grant Lewis, appeared before the Board and re- ported that the controversy over the ownership of this property was expected to be resolved within -t-he next 10 days. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued for 30 days. 621 S. Albert Street. Mrs. Donna Skiver, Elkhart, Indiana, one of the owners of this property, appeared before the Board. She related this property was purchased 20 years ago in joint ownership with her husband; that they have since been divorced but the title to the property remains. in both their names; that they are attempting to sell the property and resolve the ownership. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued for two weeks, and Mrs. Skiver was requested to secure the accessory building. 1640 Portage Avenue. Mr. Adamson stated the owner of this property has been given a list of necessary repairs to bring it up to standard.. 'The owner appeared before the Board, and objected to some of the requirements particularly the electrical requirements, and agreeing that the boiler house should be removed. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued for two weeks for the owner to decide what he intends to do. 416-420 Manitou Place. Edward J. Bartosik, the owner of this.property, appeared before the Board. He stated there are three dwellings; that the little house in front is occupied; he is working on the property and intends to live there himself, and intends to -fix up all three units. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued 60 days to permit the owner to bring the dwellings up to standard, and the Sub - Standard Director was directed to keep the property under surveillance. 703 W. Colfax. Lincoln Weaver, contract buyer, who purchased the property six years ago, appeared before the Board. Upon motion made, seconded -and unanimously carried, the matter was continued 30 days to permit the owner to take care of the necessary repairs, provided, however, that the electrical problem, which has been "tagged red" be taken care of immediately. 6/23/69 318 N. Cushing. Mrs. 0. Parcher was unable to appear before the Board this date as requested. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued for one week. - 414 Pennsylvania. Mr. Hartman, owner of these premises, appeared before the Board and reported he has boarded up the property affer the recent vandalism. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued for one week. 730 South Bend Avenge. Mr. Adamson reported this property has been satis- factorily secured. Bids opened: This being the date set, bids were opened for demolition of the following: 202 E. Paris Street. Non collusion affidavits were examined and found to be sufficient. Bids were: Bryant Excavating Company $535.00 John E. Vanek 510.00 A & J Demolition Co. 375.00 Julius O'Neal 496.00 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition of the premises at 202 E. Paris Street was awarded to A & J Demolition Company as the low bidder, subject to an appeal being taken by the owner within the next seven days. 2119 Bertrand. Non collusion affidavits were examined and found to be sufficient. Bids were: Bryant excavating Company $ 370.00 Julius O'Neal 307.00 A S. J Demolition Co. 333�50 John E.. Vanek 465.00 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried,. contract for demolition of the premises at 2119 Bertrand Street was awarded to Julius O'Neal on his low bid of $307.00, subject to an appeal by the owner within the next seven days. 1602 Longley. Non collusion affidavit accompanying the bid of A. Midwest Demolition and Wrecking Company was unsigned and the bid therefore not considered. Non collusion affidavits accompanying other bids were examined and found to be proper. Bids were: A.. Midwest Demolition Co. (non collusion affidavit unsigned) Harvey R. Bryant $435.00 A & J Demolition Co. 495.00 Julius O'Neal 517..00 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition of the premises at 613 Longley Street was awarded to Bryant Excavating Company on their low bid of $435.00, subject to an appeal being taken by,the owner within the next seven days. 134 E. Ohio Street (accessory building). Upon motion made, seconded and - unanimously carried, permission was granted to advertise for bids for demolition of the accessory structure. 506 N. Cushing Street. Mrs. Rostiser did not appear as requested. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, permission was granted to advertise for bids for demolition of the structure. Contract signed; 1223-12231 S. Rush Street. Contract awarded to A S J Demolition Company on June 16, 1969, for the demolition of these premises on their low bid of $423.00 was signed by the Board, the owner h aving taken no appeal and no other permttc- having been issued for such demolition. 1 1 1 r ++a0-�� A_ 6/23/69 Request for owners of sub -standard properties to appear before Board 7/7/69 Upon motion made seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request of the Sub -Standards Director for the following owners of sub -standard p.,roperties to appear before it on July 7, 1969, to show cause why such* properties should not be demolished: Dan Clemans - 661 LaPorte Avenue Jack Shapiro - 417 S. William Street Neuberne H. and Myron Brown - 1213 Clover Street CHARGES FILED AGAINST FIREMAN JOHN J. GADACZ Charges of violating Regulation Article XIV, Sections 3, 4 and 5 of the South Bend Fire Department were filed against fireman John J. Gadacz by Fire Chief Joseph L. Zurat, and a hearing was set for 4:30 P.M. on Monday, June 30, 1969, in Room 10, City Hall. REQUEST TO. ATTEND CONFERENCE alit ZION, ILLINOIS - CHIEF BUSSERT Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, permission is given for Division Chief Loren M. Busse.rt to attend the first Midwest Regional Organized Crime Training Conference in Zion, Illinois, from July 13 through July 1.7, upon the invitation of the United'States Department of Justice, Law Enforcement Assistance Administration, Organized Crime Programs Division, Washington, D. C. RESIGNATION FROM POLICE DEPARTMENT - MARTIN ZUROFF The resignation of Martin Zuroff from the South Bend Police Department, effective June 25, 1969, was submitted by Chief of Police Thomas H. McNaughton and, upon. motion made, seconded and unah1mousiy carried, was accepted and approved by the Board. COMPLAINT AGAINST MRS. KENNETH HURLEY, 931 S. EDISON STREET Complaint filed with the Board on June 2 by residents on S.' Edison Street against Mrs. Kenneth Hurley because of the unkempt condition of the premises at 931 S. Edison Street, which property is also under surveillance by the Sub -Standards Division, was further continued for one week. Mrs. Hurley having been injured in an accident and in the hospital, the Sub -Standards Director is requested to contact the Welfare Department for a 'representative to appear before the Board. PRELIMINARY HEARING - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3291 - CURTIS E. GERBER This being the date set, preliminary hearing was held on Vacation Resolution No. 3291, being for the vacation of: A portion of the first east -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 southwest corner of Lot 31; thence east 111.5 feet to the south- eastcorner of Lot 31; thence south 14 feet to the place of be- ginning. Also, a portion of the first east -west alley north of Northside Boulevard, running east from the north -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. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication i-n the South Bend Tribuee and the Tri County News on June 13 and June 20, 1969, which were read and 'found to be proper. Attorney William Farabaugh, attorney for the petitioner, appeared before the Board. There being no remonstrances and no one further appearing for or against said vacation, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, said Resolution was finally adopted. 6/23/69 And the City Engineer was directed to prepare an assessment roll covering the assessment of benefits and the award of damages to surrounding property owners. " PRELIMINARY HEARING - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3292 - BENDIX CORPORATION This being the date set, preliminary hearing was held on Resolution No. 3292, being for the vacation of: 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 onan-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 60 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 1'81; thence on a westerly line 60 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 180. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication in the South Bebd Tribune and the Tri County News on June 13 and June 20, which were read and found to be sufficient. No remonstrators appeared and no written remonstrances having been received, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried said Vacation Resolution was finally adopted. And the City Engineer was directed to prepare an assessment roll covering the assessment of benefits and the award of damages to the surrounding property. PRELIMINARY HEARING - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3293 - MENTAL HEALTH CENTER This being the date set, hearing was held on Vacation Resolution No. 3293, being for the vacation of: The north -south alley between St. Louis Street and St. Peter Street from Colfax Avenue north 198 feet to the first east -west alley. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News on June 13 and June 20, 1969, which were read and found to be sufficient. John Montgomery, attorney for the petitioner, Mental Health Center, and Robert L. Miller, attorney for E. R. Havel, appeared before the Board, along with three interested property owners. No objection to the vacation was voiced by the property owners present. 6/23/69 KKKKUXNARXXNKARINAXHxXlifWIG[DtXRR RkVltlRNXNtxxk22i[X*)SRNI(hckXWUkINXIZRNIIZR >�akKx a�cXai�XKb��cXaaKa xKax�X�cx�cx wx kaacK�cXfaaaKkec� x>K�c�cXbc�ck�tx�caXXacaacxkaaXaec�ca k�cick�cn xa�iX xXX�IXXx>#Id ka�xk�(Kxi�bi�ixi�;ecaacic k�laxakx Mr. Montgomery stated the Mental Health Center planned to develop this corner for a clinic and he was present to answer any questions. Robert L. Miller stated he represented E. R. Have], who wished to see this facility constructed as they thought it was needed and would do much to upgrade the neighborhood; that their problem is that of trucks coming in which vary from small trucks to semi -trucks and that a turning radius probably would not be adequate, and that they would like to go straight out onto Colfax. Mr. Montgomery stated he believed a satisfactory solution could be worked out. Thereupon, the motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried to continue the matter for one week to permit attorneys Montgomery and Miller to reach a solution for ingress and egress of trucks. AREA PLAN RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE FRANKLIN STREET - SEARS ROEBUCK Area Plan Commission recommends favorably to the Board the vacation of; Franklin Street, between Western Avenue and Monroe Street. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, petition is referred to the City Engineer for the preparation of a vacation resolution. PETITION TO PAVE HUEY STREET UNDER BARRETT LAW - LEHMAN HAYNES A petition to pave Huey Street, from Longley to Roger Street, under Barrett Law, was filed with the Board by Lehman Haynes, 616 N. Huey Street, South Bend, Indiana and four others. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the petition was referred to the City Engineer for study and recommendation. HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL -VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3279 - CHARLES NIBLICK This being the date set, heating was held on the assessment roll in Vacation Resolution No. 3279, being for 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. Proofs of publication in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on May 30, June 6 and June 13, 1969, were read and found to be sufficient. No remonstrators having appeared and no written remonstrances having been re- ceived and there being no net damages and no net benefits, the assessment roll is hereby in all things ratifiedi confirmed and approved, and the pro- ceedings closed and the property declared vacated. HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3280 - STEPHEN BOSKEY This being the date set, hearing was held on the assessment roll in Vacation Resolution No. 3280, being for the vacation of; 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, moreoor less, to the southeast corner of said Lot 235; thence south a distance of 14 feet to the northeast 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 northwest corner of said Lot 228; thence north 14 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 235 and the point of beginning. 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 Lot 228; thence east a distance of 14 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 227 of said Northwest Third Plat; thence north on and along the 6/23/69 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 be- ginning. Part of Rose Street between Lots 225 and 228 of Northwest Third Plat. Beginning at the southwest corner of Lot 22 ;, 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 of Section 35, Township 38 North, Range 2 East, Portage Township, St. Joseph County,.indiana. Proofs of publication in the, South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on May 30, June 6 and June 13, 1969, were read and found to be sufficient. No remonstrators having appeared and no written remonstrances having been received and there beigg no net damages and no net benefits, upon motion made, seconded -and unanimously carried, the assessment roll was approved. Final confirmation of the Vacation Resolution is postponed pending dedication of cul de sac as a public right of way. HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3281 - ROBERT H. THOMPSON JR. This being the date set, hearing was held on assessment roll in Vacation Resolution No. 3281, being for the vacation of; The first alley south of Van Buren Street, from Allen Street to the first north -south alley east of Allen Street. Proofs of publication in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on May 30, June 6 and June 13, 1969, were read and found to be sufficient. No remonstrances having been filed and no remonstrators having appeared, and there being no net damages and no net benefits, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the assessment roll was approved, and said Vacation Resolution is finally adopted and the proceedings closed and the property declared vacated. REQUEST TO BURN TREES AND UNDERGROWTH Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved, upon the recommendation of the Hire Department, the request of Harry H. Verkler, Contractor, 645 N. Wilber Street, South Bend, Indiana, to burn small trees and undergrowth on a three and a half acre tract being cleared by them in the 700 block of Rose Street, upon condition that the burning shall be done under the supervision of the Fire Department. REQUEST TO SELL NEWSPAPERS - KIWANIS CLUB Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, then Board approved the re- quest of William R. Rasmussen, 1969 Kiwanis Newspaper Chairman, Main and Washington Streets, South Bend, for the Kiwanis Club to sell newspapers on the downtown streets September 13, 1969, commencing at noon. STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS - FIELD EXAMINER'S REPORT - COUNTY -CITY BUILDING A copy of Field Examiner's Report of Examination of County Auditor, County -City Building, St. Joseph County, Indiana, for the period i/l/66 to 12/31/68, was filed with the Board and, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, was referred to the City Controller for review, and for report if necessary. COST ESTIMATES FILED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3273, 1969 - being for the improverent of Fremont Street, from Washington Street to Lawton Street, by construct- ing a Class C pavement with curbs. U 1 1 6/23/69 IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3274, 1969 - being for the improve- ment of the alley between South Michigan Street and South Main Street, from Bowman to Calvert, by constructing a Class C Type I 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 C1assC, Type i concrete pavement. IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3202, 1969 - being for the improvement of Wall Street, from ironwood Drive to 24tb Street, by construct-, Ing a Class C pavement with -curb repair. In the above said Improvement Resolutions, Consulting Engineer submits cost estimates. PETITION FOR STREET LIGHT - LEER STREET Petition for street light between 1501 and 1503 Leer Street was filed with the Board by LeRoy D. Ream, 1503 Leer Street, South Bend, Indiana, and eight others. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the petition was referred to the Traffic Engineering Department for investigation and report to -the Board. CONTRACTORS' BONDS The following contractors' bonds were approved: Charles S. Cooperrider to 6/19/70, and James L. Plummer, Lakeville, Indiana, to 6/23/70. There':being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 12:45 P.M 1 dog 1