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Home My WebLink About07/21/69 Board of Public Works Minutes0 July 21, 1969 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety was held at 9:30 A.M., with all members present. The -minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and approved. REQUEST LEAVE FOR MILITARY DUTY - FIRE DEPARTMENT Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request of Fire Chief Joseph L. Zurat for the following men to be excused from duty for military service: Douglas Parmley, Larry Nitka and Larry Szczepanski - from July 26 to August 9, 1969; Charles Steele and John Nelson - from August 9 to August 23, 1969. APPLICATION - FIRE DEPARTMENT Application of Ronald Frederick DeLee for appointment to the Fire Department was filed and referred to the Personnel Director for further processing. REQUEST TO TAKE POLICE CAR #74 TO FORT WAYNE The request of Chief of Police Thomas H. McNaughton on July 17, 1969, for permission to send Police -Car #74 to Fort Wayne Saturday, July 19, Sunday July 20 or Monday July 21, 1969, approved by the Board on July 18, 1969, is hereby confirmed and made of record. The trip is being made in respect to a police officer killed in the -line of duty. APPOINTMENT - POLICE DEPARTMENT Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of Chief of Police Thomas H. McNaughton for the appointment of William Allen Molnar to the South Bend Police Department, effective July 16, 1969. REQUEST FOR POLICE OFFICERS TO ATTEND NARCOTICS SCHOOL Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request for officers Richard P. Thomas and Jerry Szweda to attend the School on Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, sponsored by the U. S. Department of Justice, in Detroit, Michigan, July 21 through August 1, 1969, and to use Mechanical #41 for the trip. APPOINTMENT AS SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of Chief of Police Thomas H. McNaughton for the appointment of George Krovitch, Jr., as a special police officer. APPLICATIONS - POLICE DEPARTMENT The following applications for appointment to the Police Department were filed and referred to the Personnel Director for further processing:. Harold Brett Frenger Rose Ann Glon Gerald John Rutkowski BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB -STANDARDS DIVISION J. W. Adamson, Sub -Standards Director, appeared before the Board and the following matters were taken up: 1818 W. Indiana Avenue. John Blenke, one of the owners of this property, appeared before the Board 7/14/69 instead of this date as requested. The property is being rehabilitated. 1820 S. Taylor. Mrs. Alex Zakrowski, owner of this property; appeared before the Board as requested. Mr. Adamson stated this house is closed but still is in a sub -standard condition. Mrs. Zakrowski explained that due to illness they had been unable to complete the repairs as expected. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, upon condition that the weeds are cut and the premises kept clean, an additional 120 days was granted to permit the owners to repair the property. 7/21/69 1213 Clover Street. Property is open and has had a bad fire. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, permission was granted(` to advertise for bids for demolition of the property. 1131 E. Bowman (accessory building). Mr. Adamson reported the accessory building is open, neighbors are complaining of its condition, and no work has been done since June 16, 1969. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued for two weeks. Sub -Standards Director was directed to contact John Montgomery, attorney for the owner, in reference to getting the premises cleaned up. 213 E. Paris Street. The owner did not appear as requested. -Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, permission was granted to ad- vertise for bids for demolition of the auxiliary building. 1013 Duey Street. The owner, Mrs. Phillips, appeared before the Board and stated she now has a contractor and will proceed with rehabilitation of the premises. Mr. Adamson stated the building is closed and a building permit has been obtained. 132 LaPorte Avenue. Ray Millikin, owner of this property, did not appear as requested. Mr. Adamson stated the building is open, there has been a fire, that some repairs have been made. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued one week. 661 LaPorte Avenue. Don Clements appeared before the Board. Mr. Adamson stated the scaffolding has been removed but the trucks and furniture are still there. Upon motion -made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued one week to permit the owner to finish cleaning up the premises. 134 N. Olive Street. Mr. Adamson stated this structure is used for storage and nothing has been done to rehabilitate it. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, two weeks time was granted for the owner to - remove the front porch. 233 E. Paris Street. Mr. Adamson reported the building in the rear is open; the barber shop in front is closed; ownership is still not resolved. The matter was continued one week. 1814 S. St. Joseph Street. The owner of this property is deceased. Mr. %� Adamson states the son, Richard Walters, the only heir, is willing for the property to be taken down. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously 7 _ carried, permission was granted to advertise for bids for demolition of the zi-6 premises. 2207 Smith Street. Arthur Largent, representing the National Bank and Trust Company, reported their prospective buyer had changed his mind about buying this property since it was not zoned "commercial." Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued one week. 739 South Bend Avenue. Land contract buyer, Dr. Smith, was present . Mr. Adamson stated he is endeavoring to relocate the occupants of this property; that no further repairs have been made to the property, and there still is no gas vent. Dr. Smith stated he has been unable to get a contractor to do the work, and that there has been no gas since he owned=°the property. Sub -Standards Director was directed to report further upon relocation of ahe occupants of this property. Request for sub -standard property owners to appear be -fore Board 8/4/69 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request of the Sub -Standards Director for the following owners of sub -standard properties to appear before the Board on August 4, 1969, to show cause why the following properties should not be demolished: Alice Walters (estate) Waneta Everhart Emmit and Wardie Magee Donald and Ferne Heilman Neuberne H. Brown, Jr. Ronald and Gtbdys Kopala 1814 S. St. Joseph St. 1307 S. Fellows St. 613 E. Ohio St. 313 E.-Wenger St. 1213 Clover St. 2133 Merry Ave. And the Clerk is directed to so notify said owners by certified mail. 119 7/21/69 MOTIONS RESCINDED - SUB -STANDARDS DIVISION Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the following minutes, recorded at page 205 of these Minutes, were rescinded: 111213 Clover Street. Property is open and has had a bad fire. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, permission was granted to advertise for bids for demolition of the property." 111814 S. St. Joseph Street. The owner of this property is de- ceased. Mr. Adamson states the son, Richard Walters, the only heir, is willing for the property to be taken down. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, per- mission was granted to advertise for bids for demolition of the premises." Demolition Bids Opened: This being the date set, bids were opened for demolition of the following sub -standard properties. Non collusion affidavit accompanying each bid was found to be proper. Bids were as follows: 2526 Linden Street (accessory building): The only bid received was by A. Midwest Demolition Company in the amount of $433.49. This bid appearing to be for the demolition of both the house and accessory building, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the bid was rejected and the Sub -Standards Director granted permission to readvertise for bids for demolition of the accessory building only. 417 S. William Street: John E. Vanek $1,385.00 A. Midwest Demolition Co. $1,117.00 Julius O'Neal $ 840.�00 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract for demolition of the two story frame building and accessory building at 417 S. William Street was awarded to Julius O'Neal on his low bid of $810.00, subject to the owner taking no appeal within the next seven days. 721 S. Jackson Street. Mr. Adamson reported nothing has been done to re- habilitate this property. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, permission was granted to advertise for bids for demolition of the property providing an inspection is first made and the property found in the same condition as previously. Demolition Contracts signed: 414 E. Pennsylvania Street The owner of this property having taken no appeal within seven days and no other demolition permit having been issued, contract awarded July 14, 1969, to Julius O'Neal for the demolition of this property on his, low bid of $685.00, is now formally signed by the Board. 115 N. Adams Street. The owner of this property having taken no appeal within seven days and no other demolition permit having been issued, contract awarded July 14, 1969, to John E. Vanek for the demolition of this property on his low bid of $522.00, is now formally signed by the Board. 204 E. Keasey Street: The owner of this property having taken no appeal within seven days and no other demolition permit having been issued, contract awarded July 14, 1969, to Julius O'Neal for the demolition of this property on his low bid of $523.00, is now formally signed by the Board. 728 S. Rush Street. The owner of this property having taken no appeal within seven days and no other demolition permit having been issued, contract awarded July 14, 1969, to John E. Vanek for the demolition of this property on his low bid of $545.00, is now formally signed by the Board. 1 1 7/21/69 BIDS OPENED - IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3289 - DALE AVENUE For the improvement of Dale Avenue, from Ewing Avenue to Fox Street, by constructing a Class C pavement with curb repair. This being the date set for receiving bids for the improvement of said street, the Clerk tendered proofs of publication in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on July ll,and July 18, 1969, which were read and found to be proper. The only bid received was from Bituminous Materials Company, Inc., Room 417, Marycrest Building, 2015 Western Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, which was opened. Non collusion affidavit was found to be proper and bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid was found to be proper. The bid was as follows: Type III -A pavement $5,362.50 Type IV pavement $4,062.50 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the bid was referred to the bonsul:ting engineer for study and recommendation to the Board. �= HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL- IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3247 - S. CARL ISLE STREET For the improvement of South Carlisle Street, from Prairie Avenue to Indiana Avenue, by constructing a Class C pavement with curb repair. This being the date set for hearing on the assessment roll filed July 7, 1969, the Clerk tendered proof of publication in the South Bend Tribune on July 11 and July 12, 1969, which was read and found to be proper. No one appeared for or against said assessment roll. Andrew Molnar, 1902 Carlisle Street, South Bend, Indiana, owner of Lot 180, telephoned he wished to be heard but was unable to attend a daytime meeting. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, hearing on the assess- ment roll was.continued until 7:30 P.M. on July 23, 1969. REQUEST TO PURCHASE SPOT LIGHT - MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM Upon motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried., the Board approved the request of Floyd M. Jessup, Manager of Morris Civic Auditorium, to purchase one Strong Super -Trouper Follow Spotlight #51001 Type, and set August 4, 1969, as the time for receiving bids. And the Clerk is directed to give notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on July 25 and August 1, 1969. REQUEST TO SELL UNUSED EQUIPMENT - MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM Action on the request of Floyd M. Jessup, Manager of Morris Civic Auditorium, for permission to sell unused theatre equipment was postponed for::one\week for Mr. Jessup to appear before the Board. REQUEST TO—M LD BLOCK PARTY 7/25/69 - ADAMS STREET Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request of Mrs. George Filchak, 1736 N. Adams Street, South Bend, Indiana to block North Adams Street, from Keller to Marquette Boulevard, from 6:00 P.Mra until midnight for a neighborhood block party,.July 25, 1969. APPLICATION FOR TAXICAB DRIVER'S LICENSE DENIED - PAUL MARVIN CARLES Application for a taxicab driver's license by Paul Marvin Carles was denied by the Board, because of police record. 7/21/69 FINAL ORDER AWARD OF CONTRACT IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3273 - FREMONT STREET For the improvement of Fremont Street, from Washington Street to Lawton, by constructing a Class C pavement with curbs. Fifty one percent or more of the resident property owners on Fremont Street having requested that said street be paved with Type IV pavement instead of Type III -A as designated incthe preliminary order adopted July 7, 1969, the preliminary order is hereby rescinded and said street ordered paved with Type IV pavement. The Board, having examined all bids received June 30, 1969, and being duly advised, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, awards contract to Bituminous Materials Company, Inc., for the paving of said Street with Class C, Type IV pavement on its low bid of $8,666.50. And said Company is hereby biven notice to proceed with such improvement. FINAL ORDER CONTRACT AWARDED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3274 - ALLEY BETWEEN:'S. MICHIGAN AND S. MAIN For the improvement of the alley between South Michigan Avenue and South Main Street, from Bowman to Calvert, by constructing a Class C, Type I pavement. There being no remonstrances to paving said alley with Class C, Type I pave- ment as designated in the preliminary order adopted on July 7, 1969, said pre- liminary order is hereby in all things confirmed and said alley ordered paved with Class C, Type I pavement. The Board, having examined all bids received on June 30, 1969, and being duly advised, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, awards contract to McIntyre & Jones Construction Company for the paving of said alley with Class C, Type I pavement on its low bid of $3,537.00. And said Company is hereby given notice to proceed with such improvement. FINAL ORDER CONTRACT AWARDED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3275 - ALLEY BETWEEN WAYNE AND SUNNYMEDE For the improvement of the alley between Wayne and Sunnymede, from Sunnyside Avenue to the alley west, by constructing Class C, Type I pavement. There being no remonstrances to paving said alley with Class C, Type I pave- ment as designated in the preliminary order adopted on July 7, 1969, said pre- liminary order is hereby in all things confirmed and said alley ordered paved with Class C, Type I pavement. The Board, having examined all bids received on June 30, 1969, and being duly advised, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, awards contract to McIntyre and Jones Construction Company for the paving of said alley with Class C, Type I pavement on its low bid of $4,385.25. And said Company is hereby given notice to proceed with such improvement. FINAL ORDER CONTRACT AWARDED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3282 - WALL STREET For the improvement of Wall Street, from Ironwood Drive to 24th Street, by constructing a Class C pavement with curb repair. Fifty one percent or more of the resident property owners on Wall Street having requested that said street be paved with Type IV pavement instead of Type III -A as designated in the preliminary order adopted July 7, 1969, the preliminary order is hereby rescinded and said street ordered paved with Type IV pavement. 7/21/69 And =the i'Board, having examined all bids received June 30, 1969, for such tmptdvement and being duly advised, upon motion made, seconded and unani- mousfy carried;-"awiardt dontract to Bituminous Materials Company, Inc., for the paving of said Street with Class C, Type IV pavement on its low bid of $12,679.50. And said Company is hereby given notice to proceed with such improvement. ENGINEER'S RECOMMENDATION PRELIMINARY ORDER IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO, 3287 - PRAST BOULEVARD For the improvement of Prast Boulevard, from Johnson Street to Huey Street, by constructing a Class C pavement with curb repair. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approves the recommendation of Clyde E. Williams &. Associates, Inc., consulting engineers, and hereby orders that said street be paved with Class C, Type III -A pavement. REQUEST LEAVE FOR MILITARY DUTY- RALPH WADZINSKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Q request of Ralph Wadzinski, Traffic Engineering, for leave for Military Duty August 2, to August 17, 1969. il~ PETITION FOR STREET LIGHTS AND TRAFFIC REGULATION - E. OHIO STREET - APPROVED Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of the Traffic Director for the following, in the 500 and 600 block of E. Ohio Street: 1. To increase the existing 4000 INC light to 7000'_Lumen MV. 2. Install three 7000 MV OH WP lights, two mid -blocks and one intersection. 3. To prohibit parking on the north side of Ohio Street, from Marietta to a point at the west property line of 615 Ohio Street. STREET::-'L'1GHTS APRROVED Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendations of the Traffic Director for the following: Carlisle and Orange. To increase existing light from 4000L INC to 7000L MV. 3600 Lilac Road. To increase the existing light from 4000L INC to 7000L MV on Lilac and Southlea Drive. Install 3 additional 7000L MV on Lilac Road at 250 feet intervals. 100 E. Chippewa. Install 7000L MV OH on a new wood pole. 800-900 E. Dayton. Install a 7000L MV OH WP street light at the mid block alley. 529 S. 29th Street. Install a 7000L MV OH WP street light. PETITION FOR STREET LIGHT - 600-800 BLOCKS NOTRE DAME Petition for street lights in the 600 to 800 blocks of Notre Dame Avenue was filed with the Board by Louis Rafhill, 744 N. Notre Dame Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, and 18 others and, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, was referred to the Traffic Engineer for study and recommendation. TRAFFIC REGULATION APPROVED - 1200 W. WESTERN Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of the Traffic Director for the extension of yellow curb line on the north side of 1200 W. Western Avenue, from the existing yellow east of Walnut to the first alley east of Walnut. 7/21/69 30 MILE SPEED LIMIT SIGNS - RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND SUMMIT STREET Action on the recommendation of the Traffic Director for posting of 30 mile speed limit signs on Riverside Drive and on Summit was postponed one week. between Western and Ford CONTRACTORS' BONDS The following contractors' bonds were approved by the Board and ordered filed; Carl Cundiff Construction - to 7/18/70 Kaye Construction Co. - to 7/18/70 Bradberry Brothers (cont. ctf.) - to 8/26/70 STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORTS Street light outage reports for the period 7/9/69 to 7/18/69 were ordered filed. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon. A TEST, Clerk I1