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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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