HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/02/69 Board of Public Works MinutesSeptember 2, 1969.
A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safetye.,met at,9:32 A.M.
on September 2, 1969, with all members present. The minutes of the previous
meetings were reviewed and approved.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Request fortransfer of funds
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the
request ofFire Chief Joseph L. Zurat for the following transfer of funds,
subject to review and confirmation of figures by the City Controller's office:
$1000.00 from Account #Q-11 (services personal) to Account #Q-221
(electric); and
$400.00 from Account #Q-11 (services personal) to Account #Q-222 (gas).
Upon confirmation by the City Controller, the Legal Department is directed to
prepare an ordinance for such transfer for the consideration of the Common
Council.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Appointments to Police Department: Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously
carried, the Board approved the recommendation of Chief of Police Loren M.
Bussert for the appointment of the following men to the Police Department,
effective September 1, 1969:
Patrick J. Galloway
Darrell Gene Gunn
Special police officer appointed - Taffie J. Mallard. Upon motion made,
seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of
Chief of Police Loren M. Bussert for*the appointment of Taffie J. Mallard as
a special police officer, employed by the Housing Authority of the City of
South Bend.
Promotions:
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the
recommendation of Chief of Police Loren M. Bussert, for the promotion of
Officer James McMahon to the rank of sergeant, effective September 3, 1969.
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the
recommendation of Chief of Police Loren M. Bussert, for the promotion of
Officer James Robinson to the rank of sergeant, effective September 3, 1969.
Demotion:
At the request of officer John Pastor, upon the recommendation of Chief of
Police Loren M. Bussert, upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried,
the Board approved the demotion of officer John Pastor from the rank of
sergeant to the rank of patrolman, effective September 3, 1969.
Resignation:
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried,'upon the approval of
Chief of Police Loren M. Bussert, the Board accepted and approved the resignation
of Eddie A. Faulkens from the Police Department effective September 1., 1969.
Request to attend Pistol Match
Upon -motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the,Board`app. roved the
request of Chief Loren M. Bussert for the following men to attend the.annual
Indiana State Police Pistol Matches at Putnamville,:lndia'na, September 9, 10
and 11, 1969:
Captain R. Albright Detective Sergeant W. Floring
Sergeant K. Zeider Patrolman J. Linville.
Detective Sergeant D. Foy
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BUILDING DEPARTMENT - SUB -STANDARDS DIVISION
J. W. Adamson, Sub-Standards°Director, appeared before the Board andit helfo fow-
ing.matters were taken up:
412 E. Ohio Street: Attorney Charles Hahn appeared before the Board on behalf of
John and Amy Ludlow, Nr, Hahn stated the property was sold by the Ludlows on
a land contract, the payments are up to date, and the owners were not aware
of the condition of the house. Mr. Adamson stated the renter has complained of
the condition of the house, and that it has been posted as unfit for human
habitation within the last 10 days; and that it has been under surveillance of
the Sub -Standards Department since 1963. Mr. Hahn stated the tenants have
promised to move but have not to date. Upon motion made, seconded and
unanimously carried, the matter was referred to the Building Commissioner for
appropriate action.
740 N. Frances Street. Charles Hahn appeared before the Board as,requested.
Mr. Hahn stated he has a mortgage on the property and is trying to set it.
Mr. Adamson stated the south side of the building is open and the property
needs cleaning up. Mr. Hahn stated he would do this and that he hopes to
complete the sale within one or two weeks. Upon motion made, seconded and
unanimously carried, the matter was continued two weeks. Mr. Adamson was
directed to notify the purchaser to appear before the Board.
739 South Bend Avenue. Land contract buyer Dr. Smith appeared before the Board.
Charles Hahn also appeared before the Board in reference to the property.
Mr. Hahn reported Dr. Smith had mistakenly understood that if the property
were demolished by the City, it would be at the City's expense. Dr. Smith
stated he now understands the cost of demolishing the structure by the City
of South Bend would be a lien against the property. Bids have been received
for the demolition of this property and are to be opened this date. (See
minute under "Demolition bids opened.")
1221 Grace Street. Mr. Les Fox and Mr. Hoctel, of Real Services, appeared be-
fore the Board to represent the owner of this property Miss Lillian Gruszke, who
also appeared before the Board. Mr. Adamson stated this house suffered a
severe fire and there are no utilities in the house. Mr. Fox stated there is
no question but that the building needs to be taken down; that they have been
working with Miss Gruszke to help her meet her day to day needs and that
their concern is for the health and welfare of the occupants, and that they
are trying to relocate them. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously
carried, permission was granted for the Sub -Standards Director to advertise
for bids for demolition of the premises, and was directed to contact Mr. Fox
in two weeks.
1225 S. Rush Street. Jared L. Lake did not appear as requested. Mr. Adamson
stated this house has been vandalized and stripped and that the owner doe not
want to rehabilitate it. Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried,
the Sub -Standards Director was given permission to advertise for bids for de-
molition of the property.
736 N. Frances Street: Wallace Mitchell, owner of the property, appeared be-
fore the Board. Mr. Mitchell stated this was their family home and is owned by
him and his two sisters; that he has closed up the property but it has been
broken into again. He will again close it up. Upon motion made, seconded
and unanimously carried, the matter was continued one week to permit the owner
to close up the building. Mr. Adamson was directed to keep the property under
surveillance.
-1504 W. Washington Street. Booker West did not appear as requested. Mr.
Adamson stated the accessory building is now down. Upon motion made, seconded
and unanimously carried, the matter was continued one week and the=rsub-
Standards Director was directed to keep the property under surveillance.
417 St. Vincent. Mr. Adamson stated this property is back to its previous
condition and no sale has been made; and that the property is closed up.
It was moved that the matter be continued indefinitely. The motion was
seconded and carried. And the Sub -Standards Director was directed to keep
the property under surveillance.
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715 Marietta Street. The owner, Mrs. Lottie King, did not appear. Mr.
Adamson stated that as of 8:15 A.M. this morning the building was still
open. Mr. Adamson was directed to notify Mrs. King by certified mail
that if the building is not closed within seven days, demolition will be
undertaken by the Board.
1013 Duey Street. Mr. Adamson stated that this structure is open and that
rehabilitation has not been started. Mr. Adamson was directed to notify
the owner by certified mail that if the building is not secured within
seven days, demolition will be undertaken by the Board.
Request for owners of sub -standard properties to appear before Board 9/8/69..
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 8, 1969, to
show cause, if any they have, why the following properties should not be
demolished:
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Lou Ann Avent - 401 E. Wenger Street
Demolition bids opened:
This being-rhe date set, demolition bids were opened for the following
properties. Non collusion affidavits were found to be proper. Bids were:
739 South Bend Avenue.
O'Neal Trucking Company $324.00
Bryant Excavating Company $470.00
It was moved, seconded and unanimously carried that contract for demolition
of the premises at 739 South Bend Avenue be awarded to O'Neal Trucking
Company on its low bid of $324.00. And contract was executed by the Board.
315 W. Garst Street. Only one bid having been received for the demolition
of the premises at 315 W. Garst Street, it was moved, seconded and
unanimously carried that the bid be returned to the bidder unopened, and the
Sub -Standards Director -granted permission to again advertise for bids for
the demolition of the premises.
Request for extension of time to demolish property - John Vanek
Demolition contractor John Vanek appeared before the Board and stated that
he had had a break -down in equipment and asked an extension of one week in
which to complete the demolition of the premises at 223 N. Adams Street.
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board granted
additional time of one week.
HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL - IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3259 -
HARTMAN DRIVE -ROSEMARY LANE (LOCAL SEWER)(CONTINUED FROM 8/25/69)
Hearing on the assessment roll for the improvement known as the Hartman
Drive -Rosemary Lane local sewer, having been continued from August 25, 1969,
was further continued until September 8, 1969.
ADOPTION OF VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3301 1969 - E. J. BARANY
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the following vacation
resolution was adopted:
"RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, That it is desirable to vacate the following:
The first north and south alley west of Main Street,
running from the south line of Indiana Avenue south
to the south line of the first east and west alley
south of Indiana Avenue.
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Also, the first east and west alley south of Indiana
Avenue, running from the west line of Main Street
West to the east tine of the above mentioned north and
south alley.
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, to ephone, 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
�Y vacation:
Right of way of Penn Central, and Lots numbered 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of J. P. Creed's 2nd Addition.
Notice of this resolution shall be published on the 5th day of
September and on the 12th day of September, 1969, in the South
Bend Tribune and in the Tri County News.
This Board, at its office in the City Hall, on the 15th 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 2nd day of September, 1969.
L. S. Taylor
S. J. Crumpacker
James A. Bickel
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS"
ADOPTION OF VACTION RESOLUTION NO. 3302 - 1969 - GATES CHEVROLET CORPORATION
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the following vacation
resolution was adopted:
"RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, That it is desirable to vacate the following:
Franklin Street, from Western Avenue to Wayne 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.
The following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected
by such vacation:
Lots 1, 2, 3, 5, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 23 of Vail's
Southwest Addition and parts of vacated Canal and
Railroad Street.
Notice of this resolution shall be published on the 5th day of
September and on the 12th day of September, 1969, in the South
Bend Tribune and in the Tri County News.
This Board, at its office in the City Hall on the 15th 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 2nd day of September, 1969.
Lloyd S. Taylor
James A. Bickel
S. J. Crumpacker
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS"
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ADOPTION OF VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3303, 1969 - THOMAS L. LADD
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the following vacation
resolution was adopted:
"RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, That it is desirable to vacate the
following:
Alley between Rockne Drive and MacArthur Avenue,
from Chimes Boulevard to Pyle Avenue.
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
C'J affected by,,such vacation:
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Lots numbered 115, 116, 179 and 180 of Edison Park _
C...) Addition.
Notice of this resolution shall be published on the 5th day
of September and on the 12th day of September, 1969, in the
South Bend Tribune and in the Tri County News.
This Board, at its office in the City Hall, on the 15th
day of September, 1969, at 9:30 A.M., will hear and re-
ceive remonstrances from all persons interested in or
affected by these proceedings.
Adopted this 2nd day of September, 1969.
' L. S. Taylor
S. J. Crumpacker
J. A. Bickel --
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS"
ADOPTION OF VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 33o4, 1969 - O'BRIEN CORPORATION
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the following vacation
resolution was adopted:
"RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, That it is desirable to vacate the
following:
Brookfield Street, from Washington Street to
Orange Street; and Colfax Street, from Brook-
field Street east to the first north -south alley
east of Brookfield 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 re-
leased by the individual utilities.
The following property may be injuriously or
beneficially affected by such vacation:
Lots numbered 28, 29, 32, 33, 44 and 45 of College Grove
Addition.
Notice of this resolution shall be published on the 5th day of
September and on the 12th day of September, 1969, in the South
Bend Tribune and in the Tri County News.
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This Board, at its office in the City Hall, on the
15th 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 2nd day of September, 1969.
L. S. Taylor
S. J. Crumpacker
J. A. Bickel
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY"
REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR BUDS FOR SPOT LIGHT - MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM
The motion was made to grant the request of Floyd M. Jessup, Manager of
Morris Civic Auditorium, to readvertise for bids for a Strong Super -Trouper
Follow Spotlight #51001 Type. The motion was seconded and carried. Mr.
Crumpacker voted "no." September 15, 1969, was set as the date for receiving
bids, and the Clerk was directed to give notice in the South Bend Tribune and
the Tri County News on :September 5 and September 12, 1969.
REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO NAME STREET IN MEMORY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING
Ronald Hetteson, 1601 Sibley Street, South Bend, Indiana, and Cassell
Lawson appeared before the Board in reference to naming a city street in
honor of Martin Luther King. Mr. Hetteson stated a group of citizens desired
to change the name of Washington Avenue to "Martin Luther King Street.~Mr.
Hetteson was advised by the Board that the changing of the name of a street
was by ordinance of the Common Council, and it was suggested the proper pro-
cedure would be by petition to the Common Council.
REQUEST OF CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
TO MAKE SURVEY ON DOWNTOWN STREET CORNERS
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the
request of Elder Dennis V. White, 1004 E. Madison, Apartment #2, South Bend,
Indiana, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints to use downtown
street corners for the purpose of making a survey, and to use a street board
in connection therewith, commencing as of this date and ending December 31,
1969, on condition that the exact time and place of such activity will be
cleared with the Police Department.
CATV FRANCHISE - VALLEY CABLEVISION CORPORATION.
CATV franchise with Valley Cablevision Corporation, c/o Chapleau, Roper,
Mclnerny, Farabaugh & Perry, 301 St. Joseph Bank Building, South Bend, Indiana,
was reviewed by the Board. S. J. Crumpacker, City Attorney, moved that the
City of South Bend notify the Valley Cablevision Corporation, under Sections
19 and 20 of the contract entered into August 22, 1966, to show cause, within
90 days, why the contract should not be declared in default. The motion was
seconded and unanimously carried.
TAXICAB DRIVER'S LICENSE-;MICHAEL J. ROUSE
A report of an altercation involving Michael J. Rouse, part time taxicab
driver, was reviewed by the Board. The Board finds no present license revocation
indicated.
RE: INQUIRY FOR REDUCTION OF TAXICAB LIABILITY INSURANCE
After due consideration of the request of August 4, 1969, of the insurance
carrier for Courtesy Cab Company directed to Councilman Laven, foroa reduction
of taxicab insurance liability, it was the opinion of the Board members that
the insurance requirements should not be reduced below the present limits of
$100,000.00, $300,000.00 and'$50,000.00.
REQUEST TO ERECT TENT FOR ANNUAL TENT SALE - J. E. WALZ, INC.
Up6d motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the
request 6f J6hh R'. Walz, J. E. Walz, Inc., 3423-31 S. Michigan Street, South
Bend, Indiana, to erect a tent at 3423 S. Michigan Street in which to hold
their annual tent sale, from September 5, 1969 to October 13, 1969.
9/2/69.
TRANSFER OF CERTIFICATE #12 - FLOYD KEPLER TO DONALD E. GROVES - COURTESY CAB
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the
transfer by Floyd Kepler to Donald E. Groves.of Certificate #12, known as
a "certificate of public convenience and necessity" in the Courtesy Cab
Association, subject to certificate of proper insurance coverage being
provided.
GENERAL INSURANCE - THOMAS J. NATE, D/B/A COURTESY CAB
Policy of general insurance on behalf of Thomas J. Nate, d/b/a Courtesy
Cab to 9/3/70 was ordered filed.
ESCROW LETTER IN LIEU OF PERFORMANCE BOND - TOPSFIELD ADDITION
It was moved, seconded and unanimously carried that the escrow letter from
National Bank and Trust Company, 112 W. Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend,
Indiana, dated 9/2/69,be accepted and approved in,lieu of a performance bond for
the construction of Pimm's Lane and Topswood Lane and Resurfacing Topsfield
Road, in Topsfield Addition, as set out in said letter.
REQUEST OF CRYSTAL CLEANERS & LAUNDRY TO RENEW LEASE - WESTERN AND CHAPIN
C..) Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the request of Crystal
Cleaners and Laundry for a renewal of its tease of the property at Western
and Chapin was referred to the City Attorney for review and recommendation
to the Board.
MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM LEASE
Copy of lease of Morris Civic Auditorium with Young men's Christian Association
of South Bend and Mishawaka for "The Soul Sounds" on 8/30/69 was reviewed
and ordered filed.
PARKING METERS - DOWNTOWN BUSINESS AREA - REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the
recommendation of the Traffic Engineering for the replacement of parking
meters 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 8 and 10 in the 200 block of W. Jefferson.
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimous'y carried, the Board approved the
recommendation of Traffic Engineering for the removal of parking meters 3,
5, 7 and 9 in the 100 block of S. St. Joseph Street.
Action on the recommendation of Traffic Engineering for the removal of
five hour meters in the 100 block of W. South Street was postponed one
week until further information is received.
STREET LIGHTS APPROVED - MODEL CITIES AREA
Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the
recommnedations of Traffic Engineering for additional lighting in the Model
Cities Area as follows:
Bounded by Jefferson, Laurel, Western and Cherry; Replace 28 4000L INC OH
WP existing street lights with 7000L MV OH WP, at a cost of $21.90 per month
to the City. Installation of one 7000L MV OH WP at the alley intersection
on Laurel north of Western, at a cost of $3.75 per month.
Bounded by Longley, Johnson Oran a and Meade: Replace 19 4000L INC OH WP
with 7000L MH OH WP; replace one 4000L INC with a 20,000L MV OH WP; and
replace one 2500L INC OH WP with a 7000L MV OH WP; install five 7000L MV OH WP.
At a total cost to the City of $39.35 per month.
Area within Sample, Hiqh, Indiana and Michigan: Replace 65 4000L INC OH WP
street lights with 7000E MV OH WP; install 27 7000L MV OH WP street lights
(mainly at mid -block locations). Total cost $159.75 per month.
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CONTRACTOR'S BOND
Contractor's bond (continuation certificate) for Jack Enders and Ernest Longway
d/b/a Enders and Longway Builders to 9/17/69 was approved and ordered filed.
STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORTS
Street light outage reports for the period 8/18/69 to 8/28/69 were ordered
filed.
There being no further business to come hefnre the Rnnrd the mpatinn art_
journed at 12:07 P.M.
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