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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/25/69 Board of Public Works MinutesAugust 25, 1969 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety convened at 9:30 A.M., on August 25, 1969, with all members present. The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and approved. FIRE DEPARTMENT Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request.of Fire Chief Joseph L. Zurat to attend the Indiana (Fire Chiefs' conference at Columbus, Indiana, August 26, through August 29, 1969. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Application for pension benefits and declaration for retirement of William Day from the Fire Department, effective September 1, 19693. having served over 23 years. POLICE DEPARTMENT Appointment of special police officers approved Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the appointment of the following special police officers: Harry Edward Greer - employed Anthony A. Berus - employed Andrew S. Konya - employed John Walter Stankiewicz - employed Retirement - Herbert L. Zakrocki by Romy Hammes Corporation by Torrington Company by Torrington Company by Torrington Company Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the application of Herbert L. Zakrocki for retirement from the Police Department effective August 23, 1969, having been apopointed March 1, 1949, and having served more than 20 years. BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB -STANDARDS DIVISION J. W. Adamson, Sub -Standards Director, appeared before the Board and the following matters were taken up. 410 Lincolnway West. Mrs. Helen Fisher, owner of the property, appeared before the Board as requested and stated that the property had been sold on a land contract to Ralph Warstler who was also present. The main building is closed and Mr. Warstler will close up the accessory building. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was continued indefinitely. 1213 W. Indiana Avenue. Mr. Adamson reported the owner, Mr. Caton, had given his written consent for demolition of the building and that the building has now been demolished by A. Midwest Wrecking Company,_ awarded the demolition contract on its low bid August 18, 1969, of $458.14, as an emergency matter. 739 South Bend Avenue. Dr. Smith did not appear as requested. Mr. Adamson reported the occupants of the property have been relocated. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board granted permission to the Sub Standards Director to advertise for bids for demolition of the property. 715 Marietta. Mr. Adamson reported the property has now been deeded to Mrs. Lottie King. Mrs. King appeared before the Board as requested. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, Mrs. King was granted seven days in which to clean up the premises and 30 days in which to remove the accessory building. And the Sub -Standards Director was directed to keep the property under surveillance. 2410-2412 W. Ford Street. Mr. Arnett, owner of the property, appeared before the Board. Mr. Adamson reported to the Board that the building has been secured but that the porch in the back is a hazard. Mr. Arnett stated he is rebuilding the porch; that it has not yet been completed, but will be completed. 1640 Portage. Mr. Adamson reported the 30 days have expired for the contractor to demolish this building, although it has been started. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, two weeks time was granted for the contractor to complete the demolishment. And the Sub -Standards Director was directed to keep the property under surveillance. 1 1 1 8/25/69 1 1 931 Edison. Mr. Hurley, owner of this property, appeared before the Board. Mr. Adamson stated the residents of this neighborhood .are still complain- ing of the condition of the premises. Mr. Hurley stated his children are being cared for by his sister and that he is the only person living in this property and that he .is endeavoring to clean up the premises. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the owner was granted 30 days in which to rectify the condition of the premises. 2221 Smith Street. Mr. Adamson reported this property has now been secured and the matter was continued indefinitely. Sub=Standards Director was directed to keep the property under surveillance. 1013 Duey Street. This matter, having been continued 30 days from July 21, 1969, was again discussed and continued until September 2, 1969. 315 W. Garst. Mr. Adamson stated nothing has been done to.this property; that it was acquired by the South Bend Lathe Company in July, 1969. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the matter was continued indefinitely, and the Sub -Standards Director was directed to keep the property under surveillance. Request for owners of sub -standard properties to appear before Board 9/2/69. 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 September 2, 1969, to show cause, if any they have, why the following properties should not be demolished: John R. and Amy Ludlow (Charles Hahn) Lillian Gruszka Jared L. Lake Rev. Booker West Wallace Mitchell Charles Hahn - 513 E. Ohio Street - 1221 Grace Street - 1225-1227-12.29 S. Rush 1504 W. Washington. - 736 N. Frances - 740 N. Frances And the Clerk is directed to so notify said owners by certified mail. Demolition bids opened: This being the date set, bids for demolition of the following properties were opened. Non collusion affidavits were found to be proper. Bids were: 217 N. St. Peter Street O'Neal Trucking Company $606.00 Harvey R. Bryant $837.00 A. Midwest Wrecking Company $767.00 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, bid was awarded to O'Neal -Trucking Company on its low bid of $606.00, and contract was executed by the Board. 1053 LaSalle Court O'Neal Trucking Company $485.00 A. Midwest Wrecking Co. $563.00 Harvey R. Bryant #707.00 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, bid for demolition of the premises at 1053 LaSalle Court was awarded to O'Neal Wrecking Company on its low bid of $489.00, and contract was executed by the Board. 2133 Merry Avenue Harvey R. Bryant $372.00 A. Midwest Wrecking Co. $283.00, O'Neal. Trucking Company $375.00 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, bid for demolition of the structure at 2133 Merry Avenue was awarded to A. Midwest Wrecking Company 8/25/69 on its low bid of $283.00, and contract was executed by the Board., 615 E. Ohio Street O'Neal Trucking Company $349.00 Harvey R. Bryant $370.00 A. Midwest Wrecking Co. $313.00 B it J Demolition Co. $340.00 On made, seconded and unanimously carried, bid for demolition of the structure at 615 E. Ohio Street was awarded to A. Midwest Wrecking Company on its low bid of $313.00, and contract was executed by the Board. 318 Cushing Street A. Midwest Wrecking Co. 1$748.00 No other bids were received. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, bid for demolition of the structure at 318 Cushing Street was awarded to A. Midwest Wrecking Company on its bid of $748.00, and contract was executed by the Board. 1307 S. Fellows Street A. Midwest Wrecking Co. $564.00 No other bids were received. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, bid for demolition of the structure at 1307 S. Fellows Street was awarded to A. Midwest Wrecking Company on its bid of $564.00, and contract was executed by the Board. 816 S. Fellows Street A. Midwest Wrecking Co. $1034.00 No other bids were received. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, bid for demolition of the structure at 816 S. Fellows Street was awarded to A. Midwest Wrecking -Company on its bid of $1034.00, and contract was executed by the Board. HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL (CONTINUED FROM 8/11/69) IMPROVEMENT RFSOLUTION NO. 3247 - S. CARLISLE STREET Hearing on the assessment roll for the improvement of S. Carlisle Street, from Prairie Avenue to Indiana Avenue, by constructing a Class C pavement with curb repair, continued from August 11, 1969, upon motion made, seconded and carried, was further continued until September 29, 1969. HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL (CONTINUED FROM 8/18/69) - IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3259 - HARTMAN DRIVE -ROSEMARY LANE (LOCAL SEWER Hearing on the assessment roll for the improvement known as the Hartman Drive - Rosemary Lane Local Sewer, having been continued from August 18, 1969, was resumed. Dale Lovett, 1304 Rosemary Lane, South Bend, Indiana, appeared before the Board and again complained of the amount of his assessment, asking for clarification. The computation was reviewed and appeared to be correct. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the hearing was further continued until September 2, 1969, to ascertain proper publication of notice. AREA PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION - PETITION OF E. J. BARANY TO VACATE ALLEYS WEST OF MAIN STREET Area Plan Commission files with the Board its favorable recommendation for the vacation of the first north -south alley west of Main Street, running from the south line of Indiana Avenue south to the south line of the first east west alley south of Indiana Avenue; also, the first east -west alley south of Indiana Avenue running from the west line of Main Street west to the east line of the north -south alley. 1 1 8/25/69 Providing the "agreements from Penn Central and Wells are presented prior to vacation." Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the petition was re- ferred to the City Engineer for the preparation of a vacation resolution. EA PLAN RECOMMENDAT ION - TITION OF GATES CHEVROLET CORPORATION TO VACATE FRANKLIN STREET, STERN TO WAVNF Area Plan Commission files with the Board its recommendation for the vacation of Franklin Street, from Western Avenue north to Wayne Street. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the petition was re- ferred to the City Engineer for the preparation of :Fa vacation resolution. AREA PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION - PETITION OF THOMAS L. LADD TO VACATE ALLEY BETWEEN CHIMES BOULEVARD AND PYLE AVENUE Area Plan Commission files with the Board its favorable recommendation for the vacation of the alley between Chimes Boulevard and Pyle Avenue, running C r southwest to northeast, between Rockne Drive and MacArthur Avenue, "providing the signatures of all abutting property owners are obtained prior to vacation." Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the petition was referred to the City Engineer for the preparation of a Vacation Resolution. AREA PLAN RECOMMENDATION - PETITION OF O'BRIEN CORPORATION TO VACATE BROOKFIELD STREET Area Plan Commission files with the Board its favorable recommendation for the vacation of Brookfield Street, from Washington north to Orange; and Colfax Avenue, from Brookfield Street east to the first north -south alley east of Brookfield Street. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the petition was referred to the City Engineer for the preparation of a vacation resolution. CHANGE IN PROCEDURE - VACATION RESOLUTIONS The motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried that Area Plan Commission recommendations concerning vacation proceedings be referred directly to the City Engineer instead of first being filed with the Board and then re- ferred to the City Engineer for the preparation bf.a vacation resolution. PETITION FILED BY RESIDENTS OF HARTMAN DRIVE TO REQUIRE RESIDENTS OF ROSEMARY LANE TO PAVE ROSEMARY LANE A'petition, signed by 28 residents on Hartman Drive to demand that the residents on the unimproved section of Rosemary Lane pave Rosemary Lane, was filed with the Board and, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, was referred to the City Engineer for review and recommendation. REQUEST TO HOLD PARADE - RILEY HIGH SCHOOL SPONSORED BY MIAMI MERCHANTS Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request of Thomas Haas, 2701 Erskine Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, for Riley'High School, under the sponsorship of the Miami Street Merchants, to hold a parade on September 4, 1969, commencing at 7:00 P.M., proceeding from Miami and Ewing north to Indiana Avenue, to Dale, to Broadway, to Miami and Calvert. Certificate evidence insurance coverage for the event was provided by Mr. Haas. REQUEST TO CLOSE HARTMAN DRIVE FOR BLOCK PARTY Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request of Mrs. Charles Freshour, Jr., 1921 Hartman Drive, South Bend, Indiana, for the closing of Hartman Drive on September 6, 1969, during a block party from 4:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M., to celebrate the newly paved street. 8/25/69 REQUEST TO HOLD STREET MEETINGS - EMANUEL CHURCH OF DELIVERANCE Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request of W. 0. Coates, 2633 W. Washington Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, on behalf of the Emanuel Church of Deliverance, 415 W. LaSalle Street, South Bend, Indiana, to hold religious meetings from 6:00 P.M., to 7:00 P.M., week day evenings, Monday through Saturday, at Washington and Huey Streets, Wenger and Fellows, Washington and Elm Streets, and Chapin and Napier Streets, commencing immediately and lasting until about October 1, 1969, on condition that such meetings are held on the sidewalk only and do not interfere with street traffic. REQUEST TO CLOSE PARK LANE AND ALLEY FOR CORN ROAST - KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request of Knights of Columbus to close Park Lane, between Michigan and Main Streets, and the alley adjacent to the parking lot of the Knights of Columbus, on August 28, 1969, between the hours of 4:30 P.M. and 10:00 P.M., for a corn roast on the parking lots. REMOVAL OF PARKING METERS APPROVED - W. LASALLE AND W. COLFAX Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the removal of parking meters, as recommended by the Traffic Director, as follows: 1. Meters #8, #10, #12, #14 and #16 from the south side of the 200 block of W. LaSalle, with parking prohibited. 2. Meters #41 and #43 from the north side of the 400 block of W. Colfax, at the approach to William Street, with parking prohibited. CONTRACTORS BONDS Contractor' s bond for Joseph R. Malo, expiring 8/20/70 and for Bituminous Materials Company, Inc., expiring 8/30/70 were approved by the Board and ordered filed. EXCAVATION BONDS Excavation bond for Dominic J. Bartoline, d/b/a Bartolini Excavating Company expiring 5/13/70, and for Howell Construction Company, expiring 8/13/70 were approved by the Board and ordered filed. CERTIFICATE OF GENERAL INSURANCE - EDWARD J. WHITE, INC. Certificate of general insurance coverage on behalf of Edward J. White, Inc., expiring 8/27/70, provided by Bath Onsurance Agency, Inc., was ordered filed. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORTS Street light outage reports for the period 8/13/69 to 8/20/69 were ordered filed. The next regular meeting of the Board falling on an official holiday, it was moved, seconded and unanimously carried that the Board meet at 9:30 A.M. on September 2, 1969. There being no further business to come before the Board the meeting ad- journed at 11:45 A.M. '% ae-i WE / lol ATTES : Clerk