HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/11/69 Board of Public Works MinutesAugust 11, 1969
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A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety met at 9:30 A.M.
on August 11, 1969, with the City Engineer and.the City Attorney present.
The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and approved.
ASSES_ENT ROLL FILED V CA I:OP RESOLUTIOON N0. 3295 - Franklin St.- SEARS
& ROEBUCK
Lloyd S. Taylor, City Engineer, files assessment roll showing award of damages
and assessment of benefits, in Vacttion Resolution No. 3295,.being for the
vacation of:
FRANKLIN STREET
from Western Avenue south to Monroe Street
Reserving the rights and easements of all utilities and
the Municipal City of South Bend, Indiana to construct
and maintain any facilities, including but not limited to
electric, telephone, gas, water, sewer, surface water
control structures and ditches within the vacated right-
of-way unless such rights are released by the individual
utilities.
Total Net Damages 00.00
Total Net Benefits 00.00
The following property may be injuriously or beneficially
affected by such vacation:
Lots Numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 61 7 and 8 of Block 8 of
Vail's Southwest Addition, and Lots Numbered 24, 25,
26, 271 28, 29, 30 and 31 of Part of Vail's Southwest
Addition.
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board.adopted said Assessment Roll
and set--.9:30 A.M. on September 8, 1969, as the date for hearing all persons
interested in or affected by said vacation. 'And the Clerk was directed to
+ publish notice of such hearing in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri County
News on August 15, August 22, and August 29, 1969.
IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION N0. 3247 - S. CARLISLE
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, Assessment Roll hearing on<�pt:ei;►ent
Resolution No. 3247, being for the improvement of:
South Carlisle Street from Prairie Avenue to Indiana Avenue with
curb repair
was further continued at the request of City Engineer. another two weeks and
will come up again August 25, 1969.
ADOPTION OF VACATION RESOLUTION N0, 3298, 1969 - BENDIX CORPORATION
RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, That it is desirable to vacate the following:
a portion of Prast Blvd. between Illinois Street on the East and
the intersection of Sheridan Avenue and Ardmore Trail on the West,
more particularly described as follows:
A tract of land located in the East one-half (2) of Section 4,
Portage Township, beginning on the north line of Prast Boulevard
as now exists at a point 3.02 feet west of the west line of
Illinois Street; thence west on and along the north line of said
Prast Boulevard a distance of 480.29 feet to its intersection
with the southerly line of Ardmore Trail; thence S 630 22' W on
and along said southerly line of Ardmore Trail a distance of
108.162 feet to its intersection with the easterly line of Sheridan
Avenue; thence south on and along said east line of Sheridan
Avenue a distance of 31.51 feet to its intersection with the
south lane of Prast Boulevard; thence east on and,along said
south line of Prast Boulevard a distance of 576.98 feet to a
point 3.02 feet west of the west line of Illinois Street; thence
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Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board adopted
the following resolution:
"RESOLUTION NO. 33000 1969
FOR OPENING OF STREET
"RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, That it is desirable to open and lay
out the following:
A public street 60 feet in width running north and
south in the northwest Quarter of Section 25, Town-
ship 37 North, Range 2 East and connecting at both
ends with Fellows Street as presently existing and
constituting an extension thereof from Walter Street
to the north line of the southeast Quarter of the
northwest Quarter -of said Section, the center line
of said proposed extension to coincide with the
center line of Fellows Street as presently existing
at both ends.
The following property may be injuriously or beneficially
affected by such opening.
Lots 1 through 10, inclusive, of Huffman's First
Addition; Lots 40 through 42, and 70 through 78,
both inclusive, of Replat of Zooks First Addition;
a tract 300 ' x 132' at the northwest corner of
Ireland Road and Fellows Street; 5.79 acres of land
in the east end of the north half of the southeast
Qu arter of the northwest Quarter of Section 25,
Township 37 North, Range 2 East.
Notice of this Resolution shall be published on the
15th day of August and the 22nd day of August, 1969, in the South
Bend Tribune and the Tri County News.
This Board, at its office in the City Hall, on the 8th
day of September, 1969, at 9:30 A.M., will hear and receive re-
monstrances from all persons interested in or affected by these
proceedings.
Adopted this llth day of August, 1969.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
s/ Lloyd S. Taylor
s/ S. J. Crumpacker"
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north parallel and 3.02 feet west of the west line .of Illinois
Street a distance of 80.00 feet to the place of beginning,
containing an area of 44,929.25 square feet, more or less, atdx
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Reserving the rights and easements of all utilities and the
Municipal City of South Bend, Indiana to construct and maintain
any facilities, including but not limited to electric, telephone,
gas, water, sewer, surface water control structures and ditches
within the vacated right-of-way unless such rights are released
by the individual utilities. '
The following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected
by such vacation:
Lot 176 and 177 or Part of Westchester 2nd unit.
Notice of this resolution shall be published on the 15th day of
August and on tlr 22nd day of August, 1969, in the South Bend Tribune and
the Tri County News.
This Board, at its offices in the City Hall on the 8th day of
September 1969 at 9:30 A.M. will hear and receive remonstrances from all
persons interested in or affected by these proceedings.
Adopted this llth day of August, 1969.
L. S. Taylor
S. J. Crumpacker
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY
ADOPTION OF VACATION RESOLUTION N0, 3299. 1969 - 2. FISEHBR
RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANAI That it is desirable to vacate the following:
Hildreth Street from the East line of Roberts Street to the West
line of the north/south alley East of Roberts Street more particu-
larly described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of
Lot 52 Baker and Mr. Henry Addition thence East along the North line
of said Lot 52 a distance of 119.95 feet more or less to the North-
east corner of said Lot 52; thence North 40 feet more or less to
the Southeast corner of Lot 37; thence West along the South line
of said Lot 37, a distance of 119.95 more or less to the Southwest
corner of Lot 37, thence South 40 feet more or less to the place of
beginning.
Reserving the rights and easements of all utilities and the Municipal
City of South Bend, Indiana to construct and maintain any facilities,
including but not limited to electric, telephone, gas, water, sewer,
surface water control structures and ditches within the vacated
right-of-way unless such rights are released by the individual
utilities.
The following property may injuriously or beneficially affected by
such vacation:
Lot 37 and Lot 52 of Baker and Mr. Henry Addition.
Notice of this resolution shall be published on the 15th day of
August and on the 22nd day of August, 1969, in the South Bend,Tribune and
the Tri County News.
This Board, at its office in the City Hall on the 8th day of September
1969 at 9:30 A.M. will hear and receive remonstrances from all persons interested
in or affected by these proceedings.
Adopted this 11th day of August, 1969.
L. S. Taylor
S. J. Crumpacker
Board of Public Works & Safety
8/11/69
BIDS FOR SPOT LIGHT - MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM
Bids having been accepted August 4, 1969, and referred to Floyd M. Jessup,
Manager, and the only bid received from Ger-Bar.. Inc. it was moved, seconded
and carried that since there was only one bid received, this should be re -
advertised and bids taken at a later date. Ger-Bar, Inc. bid therefore is
rejected.
HERMAN LIGHTHALL- COMPLAINT AND CLAIMS OF DAMAGE
Herman Lighthall of 1428 Howard appeared before the board regarding sewer
stoppage and makes claim of damage. This matter having been previously in-
vestigated by the Legal Department and referred to the insurance carrier,
liability was denied again by the City and Mr. Lighthall referred back to the
insurance carrier.
NORTH CARLISLE - CCflUIPLAINT OF JANET ALIEN
Councilman Allen appeared to lodge complaint of broken concrete dumped in a
vacant lot on North Carlisle. The Engineering department was aware of this
and it has been referred to the Street Department for clean up. This lot is
not owned by the City but since the residents of the area know who dumped the
load and no one will say, the Street department will clean it up.
McKELVEY - 231 E. Fox St.- COMPLAINT OF 227 E. FOX STREET
Mr. McKelvey appeared to complain of the conditions of the residence at 227 E.
Fox Street. Mr. Adamaon of Sub -Standards was aware of the problem and informed
the Board that the residents of this property are being moved by the Relocation
Department and their possessions and the building will be completely fumigated.
Inspectors of Sub -Standard and the Health Department report of the highly un-
sanitary conditions existing and the situation is being dealt with as rapidly
as possible.
224 Laurel Street - SYLAS WEST CMPLAINT
Mr. West of the Urban League asked what was being done and Sub -Standard reported
Relocation Department and the Health Department would be notified of the condition.
BUILDING DEPT. - Sub -Standard
438-444 LASaI16,Ave�;: Madelyn Van Lake appeared to answer a request of the
board to show cause why the necessary action had not been taken on this building.
She informed the Board she owned this property jointly with her brother Maurice
VanDeVelde of 215 Villageway, South Bend. Mrs. VanLake asked for an extension
of time as she has several offers to sell. She was instructed to secure the
building as it is vacant and safety and fire hazards exist. Upon motion made,
seconded and carried this matter was continued one week and the Sub -Standard
department is instructed to notify both Mrs. Van Lake and her brother Mr. Van
DeVelde to appear. Sub -Standard is also to go to the Abstract Co. and determine
actual ownership on the building.
136 N. Notre Dame: A communication from Mr. Krueper, owner, was read stating
this property is owned jointly by three people and all agree on demolition. Sub-
standard is to be notified of contract. Mr. Adamson reports the building wide
open and exposed. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, this matter is con-'
tinued one week to allow owners to take action needed. -
1213 W. Indiana Ave.: Communication read of Douglas Caton, owner, giving his
consent to demolishment. Upon motion made, seconded and carried Sub -Standard
is authorized to seek bids for demolition of the property. It was pointed out
that there had been an explosion and the house and debris is spread out over
the lot. Due to emergency existing, Sub -standard was authorized not to wait
the two weeks for advertising but to take the bids August 18, 1969.
217 N. St. Peter: Mr. Taylor, City Engineer, having personally viewed this
building considers it a house to good to be demolished. Upon motion made,
seconded and carried since owners show no interest and the building is open
and exposed, Sub -standard was authorized to seek bids for demolition.
2133 Merry Avenue: No reply was received from notice to owners and the return
receipt of certified mail was not received. Sub -Standards reports a fire on
June 6, 1969, leaving building open and unsafe with 40% destroyed by the fire.
Upon motion made, seconded and carried Sub -Standard is authorized to seek bids
for demolition.
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2410-2412 W. Ford: Return receipt of notice to owners not received. Upon motion
made, seconded and carried, this matter is continued for one week to August 18,
1969.
1053 LaSalle Court: Sub -Standard department having received further complaints
of this building and upon motion made, seconded and carried, authorization was
given to seek bids for demolition.
233 E. Paris: Property is a house in the rear of a barber shop at 233 E. Paris.
Four families living there with no electricity as a fire destroyed electric
meter and wiring. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, authorization was
given to seek bids for demolition of this house leaving the Barber shop.
BIDS: This being the date set, bids for demolition of the following properties
were opened, Non collusion affidavits were found to be proper. Bids were:
1601 Langley
A Mid -West Demolition & Wrecking Co. $1,534.00
O'Neal Trucking 1,214.00
B & J Demolition 900.00
Vanek Excavating 1,117.00
Mr. Max Moore, owner of the building was present and asked for an extension.
In as much as no reply had been given to their notices to Mr. Moore, and due
to the difficulty in rebuilding this structure to comply to the zoning code,
upon motion made, seconded and carried, the contract for demolition of structure
will be awarded to B & J Demolition on its low bid of $900.00.
402 E. Paris
Bryant Excavating $341.00
B & J Demolition 375.00
Vanek Excavating Co. 950.00
O'Neal Trucking 379.00
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, contract for demolition of 402 E. Paris
was awarded to Bryant Excavating on its low bid of $341.00, subject to the owner
taking an appeal within the next seven days.
2207-2211 Smith St.
A Mid -West Demolition $3,032.50
Bryant Excavating Co. 15,875.00
B & J Demolition 3,500.00
O'Neal Trucking 2,065.00
Vanek Excavating 4,570.00
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, contract for demolition was awarded to
Bryant Excavating on their low bid of $1,875.00, subject to the owner taking an
appeal within seven days.
1201 S. Carroll'
A Mid -West Demolition $11085.00
Bryant excavating 580.00
B & J Demolition 675.00
O'Neal Trucking 665.00
Vanek Excavating Co. 1,139.00
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, contract for demolition was awarded to
Bryant Excavating on their low bid of $580.00, subject to the owner taking an
appeal within seven days.
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721 S. Jackson: Communication from owner indicating a contract for demolition
was signed by him with A & J Demolition. This structure was up before the board
August 4, 1969, and contract for demolition was awarded to A. Mid -west Demolition.
Thete being a permit issued to A & J Demolition it was decided that theyhave
the contract and have to be allowed to demolish the structure.
213 E. Paris: The owner of this property having taken no appeal within seven
days and no other demolition permit having been issued, contract awarded 8/4/69
to Julius O'Neal on his bid of $115.00, is now formally signed by the Board.
Reauest for 0;Jners of Sub -standard Properties to Appear Before Board 8 18/69
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request of Sub -
Standards Director for owners,of sub -standard property to appear before the Board
on August 10, 1969) to show cause, if any they have, why the following properties
should not be demolished:
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Virginia P. Thomas 1024 S. Main
Howard K. Sigrist & Ella Sigrist 816 S. Fellow
Durwood Elliott 2222 Smith Street
APPEAL PERIOD OF ONE WEEK - DEMOLITION CONTRACTS
A discussion was held regarding the one week period in which a property owner
can appeal a contract for demolition. It was decided to await the City Controllw 's
return before any action is taken.
HEALTH AND UNSANITARY CONDITIONS
It was suggested that a meeting of the Health Department, Real Services for the
aged and the Welfare Department be arranged to work out a plan for following
through on complaints of health and unsanitary conditions which are now being
channelled back to Sub -Standard when the building is actually not sub -standard
and should not conce4n this department.
POLICE DEPARTMENT - RETgi, MENTNOF CHIEF MOB Hl McNAUGHTON
Letter of request for retirement of Thomas H. McNaughton was read. After expressing
appreciation of the job he has done and upon motion made, seconded and carried,
the Board approved the request for retirement.
t BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Monthly summary report for the month of July, 1969 was filed with the Board
Request of the Building Commissioner for permission to attend the Indiana In-
spectors Association annual conference at For Wayne, Indiana:August 18, 19, 20,
Upon motion made, seconded and carried this request was approved.
ALLEY VACATION PETITION - SEARS. ROEBUCK AND COMPANY
Petition to vacate the first alley west from Lafayette Street off Monroe was
filed with the Board along with a check in the amount of $65.00 and a list
of property owners in a 200 foot radius of the alley to be vacated. This
petition was referred to the City Engineer and the Area Plan Commission for
study, review and recommendations.
REQUEST -BLOCK PARTY PARK AVENUE - Mrs Veen
Request for permission to hold a block party in the 800 block of Park Avenue
submitted by Lois Veen was filed with the Board. The Secretary is requested
to have Mrs. Veen supply this board with a petition of the property owners in
this block to the effect they have no objections to having the street closed
at that time.
SPECIAL POLICE COMMISSION - A D T - Ronald C. Swiatowry
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the request of A.D.T. to cancel the
Special Bolice Commission of Ronald C. Swiatowy was approved.
REQUEST - Re: Penn Central Railroad Crossing
Communication of Mrs, Louis Taylor regarding the Penn Central Railroad crossing
near Kaiser Jeep on Chippewa was filed with the Board. Mrs. Taylor is suggest-
ing a need for crossing flashers. This matter was referred to the City Engineer
to be forwarded to the Indiana Public Service Commission.
REQUEST OF ROBERT EDMUNDSON - GOSPEL CRUSADERS
Communication of Robert Edmondson regarding Gospel Crusaders was filed with the
Board, Mr. Edmondson, not appearing, no action taken by the Board.
COMPLAINT OF HAROLD CONERY
Harold Conery, 1313 Portage Avenue supplied the Board with a report from James
P. Doll, CSC, PhD at the university of Notre Dame. Mr Conery appeared before
the Board August 4, regarding an "epidemic" of bugs at the Portage Avenue Bridge
site. Doctor Doll's report indicated an extoparasite known as Oenocephalides
canis which lives on a blood diet in live animals as well as man., The report
indicates it could have been brought in by the sodding operation at the site.
This report was filed with the Board and referred to the City engineer for con-
tact with the project contractor.
A.C.T.I.O.N., INC. - IN KIND -VOUCHERS
In -kind vouchers as the cities contribution to A.C.T.I.O.N., Inc. were filed
with the Board for the Month of August.
KENSINGTON FARMS SEWER SERVICE
Communication from Place and Company regarding the understanding relative to
the City of South Bend supplying sewereservice to Lots 130 and 131 in the
Kensington Farms, Third Section, Part Two was received and filed and referred
to the City Epgineer.
PETITION TO PAVE ALLEY - C. R. ,LAYMAN
A petition to pave the alley between Hollywood Place and Inglewood Place from
Woodlawn to Oakwood was filed with the Board and referred to the City Engineer
for study and recommendations.
INSTALLATION OF ELEVATORS —PARKING STRUCTURES - Performance Bond
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the performance bond of Westinghouse
Electric Corporation for installation of elevators in the Parking Structures
#1 and #2 was approved.
EXCAVATION BOND - continuation certificate of Harry Verkler to 8/24/70 was
upon motion made, seconded and carried approved by the Board.
EXCAVATION BOND - continuation certificate of Dave Kollar Plumbing & Heating
was upon motion made, seconded and carried, approved by the Board.
PETITION FOR STREET LIGHT -'HUEY BETWEEN ROGER AND LONGLEY
Petition of Mr. Edwin Jaroszewski for a street light to be located on Huey be-
tween Roger and Longley was filed with the Board and referred to the Engineering
Department for review and recommendation.
STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORTS
Street light outage reports for 7/31/69 through 8/7/69 were received and filed.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was ad-
journed at 12:40 P.M.
ATTES
Clerk
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