HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/18/69 Board of Public Works MinutesAugust 18, 1969
A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety met at 9:32 A.M.
on August 18, 1969, with all members present. The minutes of the previous
meeting were reviewed and approved.
FIRE DEPARTMENT APPLICATIONS
Upon Chief Zurat's recommendation and motion made, seconded and carried, the
following applicants were approved for the Fire Department, effective August
18, 1969:
William Shaffer, 3205 Pleasant St.
Charles Wm. Harrison, 3757 Curtiss
Bernard Dobski, 1325 Johnson St.
Frank Patrick G1on, 718 S. Carlisle St.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the request of Chief McNaughton for
permission for Captain Knepper to use a car for a trip to Dayton, Ohio, August
27, 28, and 29, 1969 to attend the Natiobal Cash Register Computor School was
approved.
EDDIE FAULKENS - POLICE DEPARTMENT APPLICANT
Upon motion made, seconded and carried and upon Chief McNaughton's recommendation
the applicant Eddie Faulkens was accepted to the Police Department effective
August 16, 1969.
SPECIAL POLICE COMW[ISSION - GEORGE H. FERN
Upon Chief Bussert's and Chief McNaughton;s recommendation and motion made,
seconded and unanimously carried, the special police commission of George H.
Fern, employee of St. Joseph's Hospital was approved.
POLICE DEPARTMENT STATISTICAL REPORTS FOR JULY 1969
The statistical reports of the Police Department for July 1969 were filed
by the Board.
POLICE DEPARTMENT APPLICATIONS
The applications of the following were filed with the Board:
William M. Coar RR#L - 59750 Dogwood Rd., Mishawaka
Kathleen Badowski 325 S. Falcon
David A. Szymczak 4523 W. Ford St.
Jennifer Ann Gooley 213 Concord Ave.
FIRE DEPARTMENT APPLICATION
The application of the following was received and filed with the Board:
Dean William Lovings 1334 E. Howard
REQUEST OF KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The request of the Knights of Columbus to barricade certain alleys Thursday;
August 28, 1969 was received and filed with the Board and referred to the
Engineering Department for their study and recommendation.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT - Sub -Standard
1024 S Main:
Virginia P. Thomas appeared before the Board to answer a request to show cause
why the necessary action had not been taken on this building. Upon motion made,
seconded and carried the owner of this property ;,.as given thirty days for re-
moval of the structure at 1024 S. Main
816 S. Fellows:
After receiving letter of authorization from owners Howard K. and Ella Sigrist,
and upon motion made, seconded and carried the Director of Sub -Standards was
given authorization to seek bids for demolition of the structure at 816 S Fellow.
2222 Smith Street:
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inspect periodically to ascertain the safeness and security of the building.
The original motion to grant extension of one week was then withdrawn and the
Board upon motion made, seconded and carried agreed to continue this matter
indefinitely until such time as it becomes unsafe and a hazard,
438-444 E LaSalle:
Sub -Standards reports a contract was signed with Bryant Excavatibg_for the
demolition of this structure by the owners, Mr. Bryant called the Boards
attention to the sidewalk at this site and the fact that it was in great dis-
repair in the event any complaint was filed at a later date. Upon motion made,
seconded and carried, the matter was continued for 30 days.
136 N. Notre Dame Ave:
Upon motion made seconded and carried, the owners request for an additional con-
tinuation was denied and they are directed to remove the structure within 30 days.
315 W. Garst:
The Director of Sub -Standards reports this property purchased by South Bend Lathe
and nothing has been done and he has had no response from the attorney who repre-
sents them to the letter written by Sub -standards 3 weeks ago and the structure
is still open and exposed. Upon motion made, seconded and carried this matter
a was continued for 1 week to August 25, 1969 and Sub -standards is to write again
by certified mail return receipt requested to South Bend Lathe with a request to
appear August 25, 1969.
2410-2412 W. Ford:
This matter having been continued from August 4, 1969 and the owner having appeared
June 30, 1969 and given a 30 day extention and the return receipt requested of
certified mail not being received, this matter is continued to August 25, 1969,
to await return receipt before further action is taken. Upon motion made, seconded
and carried, this matter is continued to August 25, 1969.
1307 S. Fellows:
This structure reported badly burned. Fire Department in touch with attorney
representing owner. Attorney has been notified of condition and there has been
no response to notification. Upon motion made seconded and carried, Sub -Standard
Director is authorized to seek bids for demolition. It was suggested that Mr.
Adamson telephone Attorney Bodine, who represents owner, before advertising for
bids.
1640 Portage Avenue:
Sub -Standards reports a private contract for demolition has been signed by owner
with A & J Demolition. Demolition to date not begun. Mr. Davis of A & J indicated
that owner wanted to salvage several items from the building and he had written
the contract for 60 days instead of 30 days as permit requires. Upon motion made,
seconded and carried_: this matter is continued to August 25, 1969 to allow A & J
to complete demolition.
1201 Carroll:
Bids for demolition having been opened August 11, 1969 and contracted awarded to
Bryant Excavating on their low bid, the signing of the contract today was delayed
to hear Mr..Clem Winkowski, representing the owner Dubail. This was the first
appearance made by anyone connected with the property. Mr. Winkowski indicated
that the property had been sold on a land contract and the contract defaulted.
That nothing could be done until they got possession of the property which had
been accomplished and that a bid of repairs had been made. Since no appearance
had ever been made and 60 days extension was granted May 26, 1969, to allow for
repairs and since no mention had been made to rescind the original motion for
demolition. the motion.stands and -the contract was signed with Bryant Excavating.
318 Cushing:
This matter having been continued from July 14, 1969 after extension was granted
and nothing having been done by the owner Mrs. Parcher in the way of repair or
remedy, and upon motion made, seconded and carried Sub -standards was authorized to
seek bids for demolition, demolition notice will be sent before bids are sought,
BIAS FOR DEMOLITION This being the date set, bids for demolition of the following
properties were opened. Non collusion affidavits were found to be proper. Bids were:
1213 S. Clover:
Bryant Excavating $541.00
.01Meal Trucking 585.00
A & J Demolition also submitted a bid but the non collusion affidavit not being
signed, it was rejected. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, contract for
demolition of 1213 S. Clover was awarded to Bryant Excavating on their lour bid of
$541.00,
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134 N. Olive (Porch only)
A & J Demolition $225.00
O'Neal Trucking 325.00
Upon motion made~ seconded and carried, contract for demolition was awarded to
A & J Demolition on their low bid of $225.00. (Porch only)
1814 S. St. Joseph: (garage)
O'Neal Trucking $135.00
Bryant Excavating 150.00
A & J Demolition 125.00
B & J Demolition 100.00
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, contract for demolition of the accessory
building only was awarded to B & J Demolition on their low bid of $100.00.
313 E. Wenger:
O'Neal Trucking $374.00
Bryant Excavating 370.00
A & J Demolition 350.00
B & J Demolition 325.00
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, contract for demolition was awarded to
B & J Demolition on their low bid of $325.00.
615 E Ohio_:,
Bids for demolition were accepted on this structure but due to scribes error
notice read 613 E. Ohio. Upon motion made, seconded and carried these bids
were returned to bidders unopened and demolition is to be readvertised.
1213 �_ Indiana Ave.
This being the date set to take bids for demolition on the structure at 1213 W.
Indiana Avenue and an emergency situation existing as noted August 11, 1969, bids
were taken as follows:
A Mid -West Demolition Wrecking Co. $458.14
O'Neal Trucking 484.00
Bryant Excavating 635.00
A & J Demolition protested the non -advertising.
APPEAL PERIOD OF ONE WEEK - DEMOLITION CONTRACTS
Upnn motion made, seconded and carried, the practice of delaying one (1) week
for signing of contracts for demolition is discontinued and the contracts will
be signed the same day they are awarded.
NOTICE OF BID FORM - DELETION
Upon motion made, seconded and carried the last paragraph of the Notice to Bidders
Form relating to seventy-two (72) hours for salvaging materials is hereby deleted.
1,213 W Indiana Ave
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, contract for demolition was awarded to
A Mid West Demolition Wrecking Co. on its low bid of $458.14 and is now formally
signed by the Board.
1601 Lows ev:
The owner of this property having taken no appeal within seven days and no other
demolition permit having been issued, contract awarded 8/11/69 to B & J Demo-
lition on its low bid of $900.00, is now formally signed by the Board.
402 E. Paris:
The owner of this property having taken no appeal within seven days and no other
demolition permit having been issued, contract awarded 8/11/69 to Bryant Excavat-
ing on their low bid of $ 341.00, is now formally signed by the Board.
2207-2211 Smith Street:
The owner of this property having taken no appeal within seven days and no other
demolition permit having been issued, contract awarded 8/11/69 to Bryant Excavat-
ing on their low bid of $ 1 875.00, is now formally signed by the Board.
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1201 S. Carroll':
No other demolition permit having been issued, contract awarded 8/11/69 to Bryant
Excavating on their low bid of $580.00, is now formally signed by the Board.
212 S. Clovers.
No other demolition permit having been issued, contract awarded this date to
Bryant Excavating on their low bid of $541.00, is now formally signed by the Board.
134 N. Olive (porch
No other demolition permit having been issued, contract awarded this date to A & J
Demolition on their low bid of $225.00, is now formally signed by the Board.
1814 S St. Joseph (Accessory building - garage)
No other demolition permit having been issued, contract awarded this date to B & J
Demolition on their low bid of $100.00, is now formally signed by the Board.
313 E. Weimer:
No other demolition permit having been issued, contract awarded this date to B & J
on their low bid of $325.00, is now formally signed by the Board.
Reauest for Owners of Sub standard properties to appear before Board 8/25/69
Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request of Sub-
0 Standards Director for owners, of sub -standard property to appear before the Board
on August 25, 1969, to show cause, if any they have, why the following properties
should not be demolished:
Helen Fisher 410 Lincoln Way West
Mr. Herman F. Smith 739 South Bend Avenue
Gene J. Oakley (Lottie King) 715 Marietta Street
CCMPLAINT: 728 S. Rush
Sylas West of Urban League reports contractor did not complete job of demolition.
properly. Director of Sub -Standards offers to investigate.
COMPLAINT: 736 N. Francis Street
Catherine Williams of 734 N. Francis Street appears to complain of condition of
property at 736 N. Francis which she believes to be owned by Wallace Mitchell.
Weeds 5 feet tall. Owner is reported to have boarded up the structure but teen
alters still break in. She reports there are animals invading it such as'possums,
cats, etc. She reports house vacant and in this condition for at least seven years.
She complains also of 740 N. Francis being vacant and in bad repair for
nine or ten years. Sub -Standards has file on this and reports a fire. This property
is also reported by Mrs. Williams as being infested with animals. She believes
this property to be owned by William Scott. Director of Sub -Standards is investi-
gating all three of Mrs. Williams' complaints and is beginning the legal steps
necessary.for demolition.
740 Eddy St. was also discussed by Mrs. Williams' as having been a
floral shop now demolished but tie owners do nothing about the weeks and left
depressions and dangerous holes after demolition. Health Department is aware of
weed condition.
IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3259 - HAR.VAN DR. & ROSEMARY LANE (sewer) ASSESSMENT
ROLL HEARING
This being the date set,for hearing remonstrances against the Assessement Roll,
proof of publication was presented and read from the Tri-County News and the
South Bend Tribune. The following were present to remonstrate dagainst their
assessment: Mr. and Mrs. Dale Lovitt of 1304 Rosemary Lane
George and Patricia Huston of 1310 Rosemary Lane, zip code 46617
The purpose of the hearing was explained to those present and both the Lovitts
and the Hustons felt the assessment unfair and claimed no notice. Mr. Worley
of Clyde Williams was present and explained he had discussed the project with
both families before it was begun and they expressed no objection at that time.
It was also explained=to the remonstrators that the majority must rule in these
matters and that the residents had petitioned for the sewer. The method of
Barrett Law payment was then explained to those present.
Upon motion made, seconded and carried this matter is continued for one
week to August 25, 1969.
STREET LIGHT - 1100 BLOCK EMERSON
The petition of Mrs. John Butler of 1104 Emerson Street for installation of a
street light in the 1100 block of Emerson having been referred to the Traffic
Engineer who now recommends the installation of a &,000 Lumen M.V. atthesouth
property line of 1104 Emerson at a cost to the city of $3.75 per month. Upon
motion made, seconded and carried the Traffic Engineer's recommendation is approved.
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STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION - SCHOOL FIELD AREA
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the
recommendation of the Traffic Engineering Department for the following:
(1) To increase the lights on Eddy between Jefferson and the
Cooper Bridge complet from 6,000 INC to 21,OOCUV. in,'.,10
lights placed 150 feet apart. Cost $18.30
(2) To increase the lights on the north side of the 1100 block
of E, South Street between Eddy and Sunnyside from the 3 -
1000INC to 6 - 7000 MV. cost $16.15
(3) To increase_ the lights on the west side of the 500 block
S. Sunnyside from the present 2 - 1000 INC and 1 - 4000 INC
to 2 - 7000 MV. Cost $.65
(4) replace the present 4000 INC at Parry and Wester with a
7000 MV. Cost $.90.
STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION - RILEY HIGH SCHOOL AREA
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the
recommendation of the Traffic Engineering Department for the following:
(1) Replace 4 - 4,000 INC on Fox St. between Fellows and Michigan
with 7,000 MV lights. Cost $3.60
(2) Replace the 3 - 4000 INC on Donald Between Fellows and Michigan
with 71000 MV lights. Cost $2.70
(3) Replace the 3 - 4,000 INC on Bowman Street between Fellows and
Michigan with 7,000 MV lights. Cost $2.70
(4) Replace the 5 - 4,000 INC on Ewing between Michigan and Miami
with 7,000 MV lights. Cost $4.50
(5) Replace the 3 - 4,000 INC on Fox between High and Miami with
7,000 MV lights. Cost $2.70
(6) Replace the 4 - 1,000 INC on Donald between High and Miami with
a 7,000 MV at Donald and High and a 7,000 MV at mid -block between
High and Dale. Also replace the 4,000 INC on High and Dale and
mid -block between Miami and Dale with 2 - 7,000 MV lights.. Cost $7.00
(7) Replace the 3 - 4,000 INC on Bowman between High and Miami with
71000 MV and replace the 1,000 INC with a 7,000 MV. Cost $4.45
MAJOR STREET CLASSIFICATION MAP
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried the Board adopts the street
classification system for the City of South Bend as prepared by the Area Plan
Commission as shown on the major street system map dated August, 1969, as amended
to include Marquette from Olive to Portage and Colfax Road from Portage to
Riverside.
PARKING STRUCTURES - MCRRIS ELECTRIC
The performance bond of Morris Electric for the installation in the Parking
Structures #1 and #2 was filed with the Board.
CONTRACTORS' BOND
The following contractors' bonds were received and filed with the Board:
Charles Berta - continued to 7/11/197 0
Frank Frigyesi - to 6/6/1970
STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORTS
Street light outage reports for 8/7/69 through 8/14/69 were received and filed
with the Board.
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There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 12:10 P.M.
ATTEST-.
Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING - August 20, 1969
A special meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety was held at 7:30
P.M., on August 20, 1969. Present were Lloyd S. Taylor, City Engineer,
and S. J. Crumpacker, City Attorney. Also present was John Worley of Clyde
E. Williams & Associates, Inc., consulting engineers.
IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3296 CONFIRMED - GERTRUDE STREET
For the improvement of Gertrude Street, from Ewing to Prairie, by construct-
ing a Class C pavement with curbs.
After hearing all persons interested who appeared and being fully advised
in the premises, and proofs of publication in the South Bend Tribune and
the Tri County News on August 1 and August 8, 1969, having been found
sufficient, the Board decides that the benefits to the property liable to be
assessed for said improvement are equal to the estimated cost of the same as
reported by the City Civil Engineer, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Board that
Improvement Resolution No. 3296, passed on July 28,1969, for said improvement
i_s hereby in all things confirmed and the improvement ordered made.
IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3297 CONFIRMED - HAWTHORNE DRIVE
For the improvement of Hawthorne Drive, from McKinley Drive, from McKinley
Drive to Colfax Avenue, by constructing a Class C pavement with curb repair.
After hearing all persons interested who appeared and being fully advised
in the premises, and proofs of publication in the South Bend Tribune and
the Tri County News on August l and August 8, 1969, having been found
sufficient, the Board decides that the benefits to the property liable to be
assessed for said improvement are equal to the estimated cost of the -same as
reported by the City Civil Engineer, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Board
that Improvement Resolution No. 3297, passed on July 28, 1969, for said im-
provement is hereby in all things confirmed and the improvement ordered made.
There being no further business to c