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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/28/69 Board of Public Works MinutesJuly 28, 1969 ,aw 131 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at 9:30 A.M., on July 28, 1969, with all members present. The minutes of the preceding meetings were reviewed and approved. REQUEST TO SELL UNUSED EQUIPMENT - MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM Floyd.M. Jessup, manager of Morris Civic Auditorium, appeared before the Board in reference to his request to sell certain unused equipment. After hearing the facts, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request and grants permission to sell to Niles Film Products, P. 0. Box 2545, South Bend, Indiana, for a total price of $410.00, Vhe following unused surplus theatre equipment: " 2 cinemascope lenses l set power rewinds 2 sound heads 2 sets hand rewindg 2 arc housings 1 screen 2 projector bases 2 film cabinets 1 amplifier and speaker system 2 sets of magazines C Reelsoand assortment of other small related items. " cell HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL - IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3247 1969 - �b S. CARLISLE STREET - CONTINUED FROM 7/23/ 9 For the improvement of S..Carlisle Street, from Prairie Avenue to Indiana Avenue, by constructing a Class C pavement. Hearing on the assessment roll, continued from July 21, 1969, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, was further continued until August 11, 1969. L HEARING ON VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3295 - SEARS. ROEBUCK & COMPANY This being the date set for preliminary hearing on Resolution No. 3295, being #or the vacation of Franklin Street, from Western Avenue south to Monroe Street, the Clerk tendered proofs of publication in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on July 18 and July 25, 1969, which were read and found to be proper. Rabbi Jacob S. Bergman of the Congregation of the Sons of Israel Synagogue, 420 S. William Street, South Bend, Indiana, appeared before the Board to remonstrate against the vacation of said street, stating as the reason that it would interfere with the parking of members in the vicinity of the Temple. Petitioner not being present, upon motion madg, seconded and,carried, the hearing was continued until August 4, 1969. APPLICATION FOR TAXICAB DRIVER'S LICENSE APPROVED - LEON CALVIN Leon Calvin having appeared before the Board and the Board being duly ad- vised, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, approved the issu- ance of a taxicab driver's license to Leon Calvin. APPLICATION - FIRE DEPARTMENT The application of Lewis D. Kimble for was filed with the Board and referred processing. APPLICATIONS - POLICE DEPARTMENT appointment to the Fire Department to the Personnel Director for further The following applications for appointment to the Police Department were filed with the Board and referred to the Personnel Director for further processing: John Donald Hicks Norman J. Kajzer James Richard Lukens, Jr. Dennis Dean Nuehring REQUEST TIME FOR MILITARY DUTY - FIREMAN RICHARD FOGLE The action of the Board July 23, 1969, in approving the request of Fireman Richard Fogle to be excused for military duty from July 26 through August 9, 1969, at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin, is hereby confirmed and made of record. 7/28/69 BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB -STANDARDS DIVISION J. W. Adamson, Sub -Standards Director, appeared before the Board and the following matters were taken up:- 2502 S. Michigan Street. Mrs. Erma Barber, Elkhart, Indiana, owner, appeared before the Board. Mr. Adamson stated the building has been damaged by fire and neighbors have complained about the condition of the structure. Mrs. Barber stated that she has tried to keep the building secured, and that she wants to sell the property; that she has an option to sell which expires in 30 days. Upon condition that the property is kept secured, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued 30 days. 217 N. St. Peter Street. Mr. Adamson reported this building is open and is in bad condition. The owner has been represented by attorney Charles Sweeney. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was continued one week. 116-118 Chapel Lane. Robert A. Bollei of Swank Realty Company appeared before the Board for Mrs. Turley. He stated Mrs. Turley purchased the property on a land contract; that the north side of the building is closed up; that the south side is expected to be vacated in another 60 days; and that w#ien the building is vacant there will be no objection to its being demolished as it would cost more than it is worth to fix it up. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued indefinitely, and the Sub - Standards Director was directed to report back to the Board when the house is vacant. 402 E. Paris Street. Mr. Adamson reported this house unoccupied. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, permission was granted to advertise for bids for demolition of the premises. 1601 Longley Street. Mr. Adamson reported nothing has been done to repair this property. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, permission was granted to advertise for bids for demolition of the property. 132 LaPorte Avenue. Ray Millikin, owner of the property, appeared before the Board and reported the premises are partially cleaned up. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, owner was granted 30 days additional in which to complete the cleaning up of the premises. 661 LaPorte Avenue. Mr. Adamson reported the owner is "pecking" away at cleaning up these premises, but there has been little change; that the "junk yard" and the accessory building are the problem. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter of using the premises as a "junk yard" was referred to the Zoning Board. 2207 Smith Street. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, permission was granted to advertise for bids for demolition of the property. 703 W. Colfax Avenue. Mr. Adamson reported the electrical problem at this location has not been taken care of. It was moved, seconded and carried that the property be posted as unfit for human habitation. 233 E. Paris Street. Mr. Adamson reported the transfer of ownership of this PROPERTY FROM Grant Lewis to Messrs. Agnew and Cathey has not yet been concluded. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the matter was continued two weeks. 1201 S. Carroll. Mr. Adamson reported this structure is full of furniture and junk. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, permission was ranted to advertise for bids for demolition of the property. fi 131 E.Bowman. Mr. Adamson reported neither the owner nor the contractor who ook out the building permit in the amount of some $8000.00 has shown any nterest in rehabilitating this property. Upon motion made, seconded and nanimously carried, permission was granted to advertise for bids for demolition f the property. 1 iT 7/28/69 223 N. Adams Street. Mr. Adamson reported some of the debris at this location, but not all of it, had been removed; that the house is open and in bad condition; that it could be rehabilitated but the owner lacks funds to do so. Contract for demolition having been awarded on July 14, 1969, but taken under advisement for two weeks, the contract is now formally signed by the Board and awarded to John E. Vanek on his tow bid of $542.00. Demolition bids opened: This being the date set, bids were opened for demolition of the following properties. Non collusion affidavits were examined and found to be proper. Bids were: 810 W. Jefferson: A & J Demolition Company - $475.85 A Midwest Wrecking & Demolition $783.00 Julius O'Neal - $845.00 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract was •. awarded to A & J Demolition Company on its low bid of $475.85, subject to the owner of the property taking an appeal within the next seven days. 612 E. Ohio Street: A & J Demolition Company - $533.50 O'Neal Trucking Company - $475.00 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, contract was awarded to O'Neal Trucking Company on its bid of:.$475.00, subject to the owner of the property taking an appeal within the next seven days. Demolition contract signed: 417 S. William Street. The owner of this property having taken no appeal within seven days and no other demolition permit having been issued, contract awarded July 21, 1969, to Julius O'Neal on his low bid of $810.00 is now formally signed by the Board. Request for owners of sub -standard properties to appear before Board 8/4/69 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, thie Board approved the request of J. W. Adamson, Sub -Standards Director, for the following owners of sub=standard properties to appear before the Board on August 4, 1969, to show cause, if any they have, why such properties should not be demolished: Mary H. Gluchowski 133 S. Scott Street Eli Vodick 315 W. Garst Street And the Clerk is directed to so notify said owners by certified mail. PROMOTIONS AND DEMOTION - POLICE DEPARTMENT Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of Chief;_of Police Thomas McNaughton for the following promotions: Kenneth Del inski - to the rank of sergeant, effective 7/28/69 John Haney - to the rank of sergeant, effective 7/28/69 Daniel Thompson - to the rank of sergeant, effective 7/28/69 and the demotion of Donald Niezgodski, at his request, from sergeant to patrolman, effective 7/28/69. MONTHLY REPORT FOR JUNE, 1969 - WEIGHTS & MEASURES DEPARTMENT The monthly report of the Weights and Measures Department for June, 1969, was reviewed and ordered filed. REQUEST TO CLOSE EDGEWATER DRIVE FOR BLOCK PARTY 7/27/69 The action of the Board 7/23/69 in approving the -request of Harlan Bourdon to close Edgewater Drive, from Arch to Monroe 7/27/69, from 12:00 noon until, 8:00 P.M., for a block party, is hereby confirmed and made of record. 7/28/69 REQUEST TO MOVE HOUSE APPROVED Pursuant to notice given by the Building Commissioner, Robert F. Van Holsbeke, 1330 S. 30th Street, South Bend, Indiana, appeared before the Board to protest the moving of a two story -house from 829 S. 30th Street to 1326 S. 30th Street as "not conforming to the rest of the neighborhood." Lewis Mitschelen, moving contractor, was also present. The Building Commissioner stated that the house does comply with the zoning ordinance. After hearing the facts, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the moving of the house from 829 S. 30th Street to 1326 S. 30th Street. REQUEST TO SELL POPCORN IN DOWNTOWN AREA - KIWANIS CLUB OF POTAWATOMIE-SOUTH BEND Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the re- quest of the Kiwanis Club of Potawatomie-South Bend, by Loyal R. Bare, 1920 Ridgedale Road, South Bend, Indiana, to sell popcorn in the downtown area be- tween 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M., on August 9, 1969. REQUEST TO BLOCK ALLEYS FOR PICNIC 8/1/69 - WILLIAM PENN FRATERNAL ASSN. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request of Stephen Marozsan and Frank Wukovits, on behalf of William Penn Fraternal Association, 1024 W. Indiana Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, to block the east -west alley and the north -south alley near its Lodge building at 1024 W. Indiana Avenue between the hours of 12:00 Noon and 11:00 P.M., August 2, 1969, during its annual picnic, and to grade the two alleys as requested. REQUEST TO CLOSE CHAPIN STREET FOR PICNIC 8/9/69 - HUNGARIAN CIVIC DEMOCRATIC CLUB Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the re- quest of A. M. Herczog, for the Hungarian Civic And Democratic Club, 820 W. Indiana Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, for the closing of Chapin Street, from Calvert to Bruce Street, on Saturday, August 9, 1969, during its Club picnic on the grounds of Our Lady of Hungary Parish, on condition that certificate of insurance is provided to hold the City harmless. REQUEST TO CLOSE N. Gordon Drive, from North Gordon Circle to Rose Street, for block party 8/16/69 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the re- quest of Mrs. Thomas Bauer, 1616 N. Gordon Drive, South Bend, Indiana, for per- mission to have N. Gordon Drive from N. Gordon Circle to Rose Street closed to traffic during a block party on Saturday, August 16, 1969, from 3:00 P.M. until midnight. iTEQUEST FOR NO PARKING SIGNS DURING COUNTY FAIR 8/5/69 to 8/9/69 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the re- quest of Elmer Sokol, St. Joseph County Sheriff, for permission to post "no parking"signs on both sides of York Road and Jackson Road in the City, during the County Fair at the County Fair Grounds August 5 through August 9, 1969. DEMOTION APPROVED - FIRE DEPARTMENT Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of Fire Chief Joseph L. Zurat for the demotion of Joseph W. Szekendi, at his request, from the rank of lieutenant to the rank of fireman, effective August 1, 1969. PETITION FOR STREET LIGHT - GOLFVIEW LANE Petition for a street light at 1017 Golfview Lane was filed by Gary L. Selge, 1025 Golfview Lane, and three others and, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, referred to Traffic Engineering Department for study and recommendation. REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHT - 1600 BLOCK N. ADAMS STREET Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the request for a street light in the 1600 block of N. Adams Street, filed by Mrs. Helen Jones, 1624 N. Adams Street, was referred to Traffic Engineering Department for study and recommendation.. 2" 7/28/69 PETITION FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT RIBOURDE AND PORTAGE - RECOMMENDATION The following report of traffic study and finding is filed with the Board by the Traffic Engineering Department in reference to a petition contain- ing 454 signatures for a traffic signal at Ribourde Drive and Portage Avenue: "This area could be labeled as a fringe area in that it separates the rural from the city residential. It has the character- istics of both --relatively long distances between residences (caused by the two cemeteries, the county home, a farm and a single outlet from a subdivision) and the residential characteristics of pedestrians. The speeds encountered in the check are typical of rural speeds. This area is typical at most speed fringe areas, i.e., Western Avenue, Mayflower to Gladstone, Lincolnway West, Mayflower to Bendix, etc., with one exception, being that Portage, in the study area, does not have a major cross street. 1. This Department will update and rejuvenate all signage in the area as deemed necessary. 2. The foliage at the intersection be removed to allow -greater sight distance at intersection. 3. That foliage along the roadway growing over the shoulders be removed to allow sight distance for C., necessary signage and to allow pedestrians an area off the roadway a place to walk. 4. That a traffic signal not be installed at Ribourde and Portage. 5. That the Police Department be instructed to strictly enforce the posted speed limit." STREET LIGHTS APPROVED Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendations of the Traffic Engineering Department to increase street lighting as follows; Cove and Elwood - to 7000L MV Liston and Studebaker - to 7000 L MV Studebaker north of Washington - to 7000L MV Chestnut at alley south of Washington - to 7000L MV Chestnub and Jefferson - to 7000L MV Midblock Jefferson east of.Walnut - to 7000L MV Jefferson at Maple - to 7000L MV Maple south of Washington - to 7000L MV Elm north of Washington - to 7000L MV FINAL ORDER CONTRACT AWARDED NOTICE TO PROCEED 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. Fifty one percent or more of the resident property owners on Prast Boulevard having requested that said street be paved with Type IV pavement instead of Type III -A as designated in the preliminary order adopted on July 21, 1969, the preliminary order is hereby rescinded and said street is ordered paved with Type IV pavement. The Board, having examined all bids received on July 14, 1969, and being duly advised, uponcmotion made, seconded and unanimously carried awards contract to Bituminous Materials Company for the paving of said street with Class C, Type IV, pavement on its low bid of $6,243.00. And Bitu minous Materials Company is hereby given notice to proceed with such improvement. 7/28/69 SALARIES AND WAGES - POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS - FISCAL YEAR 1970 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried the following resolution was adopted: / "RESOLUTION "WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has failed to adoptean ordinance establishing salaries for the Police and Fire Departments for the fiscal year 1970, "NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the,following schedule of salaries and wages for officers covered by Police and Fire pension funds be adopted and established for the fiscal year 1970: Police Department Chief $12,800.00 Division Chief 10,500.00 Captain 9,800.00 Sergeant 9,000.00 Corporal 8,300.00 First Class Patrolman 7,700.00 Patrolman 7,100.00 Officer in training 6,500e00 Fire Department Chief $12,800.00 Assistant Chief 10,500.00 Battalion Chief 9,800.00 Captain 9,000.00 Lineman 9,000.00 Lieutenant 8,700.00 Engineer 8,100.00 Fireman First Class 7,500.00 Fireman 7,000.00 Fireman in training 6,500.00 Driver 180.00 "Adopted this 28th day of July, 1969. Lloyd S. Taylor S. J. Crumpacker James A. Bickel Attest: Doris Allen, Clerk " CONSULTING ENGINEER'S RECOMMENDATION PRELIMINARY ORDER IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3289, 1969 - DALE AVENUE For the improvement of Dale Avenue, from :Ewing Street to Fox Street, by constructing a Class C pavement with curb repair. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of Clyde E. Williams and Associates, Inc., consulting engineers, for said street to be paved with Type III -A pavement, and hereby orders that said street be paved with Class C, Type 111-A pavement. CITY ENGINEER'S RECOMMENDATION ORDER FOR PRELIMINARY PLANS PRELIMINARY PLANS FILED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3297, 1969 ADOPTED - HAWTHORNE DRIVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS APPROVED NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS City Engineer files his recommendation that the petition for the improve- ment of Hawthorne Drive, from McKinley Avenue to Colfax Avenue, by con- structing a Class C pavement with curb repair be granted. 1 1 1 7/28/69 And the Board directs the consulting engineer, Clyde E. Williams & Associates, Inc., -to prepare preliminary plans and estimates, and resolution for the im- provement of said Street. Clyde E. Williams & Associates, Inc., submits preliminary plans and estimates and resolution for such improvement. And the Board, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, approves said plans and specifications and adopts said resolution, and sets August 20, 1969, at 7:30 P.M., as the time when all persons whose property may be affected by such proposed improvement may be heard. And, at such time, the Board will decide whether the benefits accruing to abutting and adjacent property will be equal to'or exceed the estimated cost of said improvement. And the Clerk is directed to give notice of such hearing by publication in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County News on August 1 and August 8, 1969. CITY ENGINEER'S RECOMMENDATION ORDER FOR PRELIMINARY PLANS PRELIMINARY PLANS FILED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3296, 1969 ADOPTED - GERTRUDE STREET PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS APPROVED NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS City Engineer files his recommendation that the petition for the improvement of Gertrude Street, from Ewing Avenue to Prairie Avenue by constructing a Clas C pavement with curb repair, be granted. And the Board directs the consulting engineer, Clyde E. Williams & Associates, Inc., to prepare preliminary plans and estimates, and resolution for the improvement of said street. Clyde E. Williams & Associates, Inc., submits preliminary plans, estimates and resolution for such'improvement. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approves said plans and specifications and adopts said resolution, and sets August 20, 1969, at 7:30 P.M., as the time when all persons whose property may be affected by such proposed improvement may be heard. And the Board will, at such time, decide whether the benefits accruing to abutting and adjacent property will be equal to or exceed the estimated cost of said improvement. And the Clerk is directed to give notice of suc hearing by publication in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County ;fears on August 1 and August 8, 1969. CONTRACTOR'S BOND Certificate continuing contractor's bond on behalf of Willie's Construction Company to 6/17/70 was approved by the Board and ordered filed. EXCAVATION BOND Excavation bond on behalf of Delbert M. Hull to 7/1/70 was approved by the Board and ordered filed. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORTS Street light outage reports for the period 7/15/69 to 7/25/69 were ordered filed. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 12:10 P.M. C Lloyd Tay r i J. Crumpacker ATT James A. l Cie&4� Clerk