HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/14/65 Board of Public Works MinutesJune 14, 1965
A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works& Safety was held on Monday,
June 14, 1965 at 10:00 A.M. All members were present. Minutes of the
last regular meeting were read and approved. Vouchers were approved and
ordered paid to the various suppliers.
The owner of property located at 330-330z S. Michigan Street, having
decided to demolish said building, opening cf bids,for such demolition
by the City was cancelled.
The Clerk of the Board advised the Board that no bids for demolition
were received by the Board of Public Works & Safety.
COMPLAINT: TRUCK TRAFFIC ON SOUTH BEND AVENUE ( D. KELLY )
A letter of complaint from Daniel J. Kelly, 619 N. St. Louis Boulevard,
was received by the Board.
Mr. Kelly advised the Board that truck traffic continued to use the part
of South Bend Avenue that was formerly part of Route 23 instead of following
the new route established by the State of Indiana.
After reviewing the letter, the matter was referred to the -Chief of Police
with instructions that this complaint be checked and that the Jaw fbr-^truck
route as outlined b; the State be enforced.
TRAFFIC ENGINEER: INSTALLATIONS
Clem Hazinski, Traffic Director, submitted a report showing the following
installations, previously approved by the Board
4-way Stop on Hastings & 30th Street removed. Hastings now stops for 30th.
10 No Parking This Side of Street signs & posts on north side of 300-700
W. Sample.
TRAFFIC ENGINEER• APPROVAL OF INSTALLATIONS
Following the recommendation of Clem Hazinski, Traffic Director, the
following change: in traffic regulations was approved:
In order to expedite the movement of through and right turn traffic,
Mr. Hazinskirecommended that parking be prohibited at the following
locations:
1. West side of Main Street from Sample Street north to first alley
intersection. This is partially restricted at present time.
2. East side of Olive Street from Lincoln Way West to a point 95
feet south.
REQUEST: STREETLIGHT ( ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT )
A request for a street light at the alley on Harrison Avenue between
VanBuren and California Avenue was received by the Board, examined and
referred to Eugene Radecki, Electric Department Superintenden%.for
investigation and recommendation.
ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT: REQUEST FOR -MILITARY -LEAVE ( WEGENKA & BRASSELL)
Following the request from Eugene Radecki, Electrical Department
Superintendent, the Board approved Military Leave for Michael Wagenka
and Timothy Brassell of the Electrical Department to enter Uamp;McC6y
Wisconsin from June 26 to July 10, 1965.
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PARKING METER DEPARTMENT: ATTEND MEETING ( REEDER )
Permission was granted to Alvin Reeder, Parking Meter Department Superintendent,
to attend the International Municipal Parking Congress Work Shop on
June 27-28-29-30 at Waterloo, Iowa.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: ATTEND CONVENTION ( LT. LEDERER )
Permission was granted to Lieutenant Carl Lederer to attend the Michigan
State Firemen's Association in Mount Morris, Michigan, June 17,18,19,
1965.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:MILITARY LEAVE OFFICERS DE INSKI AND KILE)
Permission was granted the following Police Officers to be off duty to
attend military leave:
1. Officer J. R. Kilp, Army Reserve Summer Camp at Camp McCoy
Wisconsin from June 25 to July 10, 1965.
2. Officer K. Delinski, Summer Training, Camp McCoy, Wis., from
�. July 4 to July 17, 1965.
Ca0 FIRE DEPARTMENT: APPLICATION
An application for the Fire Department from Karl Alvin Williamson was
U accepted and ordered placed on file.
CCN PLAINT: ESTHER HUE BUILDERS. INC-_( CHIMES & EDISON - DEBRIS )
A Petition from residents of the area of Chimes and Edison Road was
submitted to the Board.
The Petition conplained of conditions that exist at Chimes and Edison
Road on the property of Esther Home Builders, Inc. and requested that
the situation be investigated and corrected. The Petition further stated
that there was an accumulation of trash, sub -standard buildings, junk
and mechanical equipment which posed a serious problem for health and
safety.
A letter was directed to Messrs. Millard Hartman and Joseph Gordon of
Esther Home Builders, Inc. requesting that a representative of this
corporation contact Mr. DuComb as soon as possible for a discussion
of this situation and solution to the problem.
The Board further requested that the complaint be referred to the
Building Department for inspection and report to the Board.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT: SUB -STANDARD DIVISION ( HEARINGS )
Comes now Mr. Alex Niebalski, owner of property at 1107 High Street
with reference to his property which is sub -standard and which had been
ordered repaired. Since repairs were not made, the Sub -Standard Division
ordered Mr. Niebalski to demolish which was not done.
After hearing Mr. Niebalski, the Board ruled that the Sub -Standard
Division proceed with demolition and advertise for bids for such
demolition.
With reference to property owned by Mary L. Feiser, located at 308 E.
Paris Street, Mr. Liszewski advised the Board that repair orders had
been issued and that owner will not repair this property.
Mr. Liszewski requested permission to vacate premises and order demolition.
Permission granted.
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-.Mr. Liszewski reported to the -Board that Mr. Wallace Mitchell, owner of
property located at 736 N. Francis Street, had requested a 30 day
continuance in order to board up the premises and show progress in
necessary repairs.
Permission granted.
Mr. Liszewski advised the Board that W. Wm. and Mrs. Josephine Scott,
owners of property located at 740 N. Francis Street, had requested
permission to continue hearing for 30 days in order to show progress
in repairs of property.
Permission granted.
With reference to property owned by Mrs. Lottie Ding, located at 234.
E. Sample Street, Mr. DuComb reported that Mrs. King had contacted him
as of this date and advised him that she had a contractor who will
repair property.
Mr. Liszewski was requested to contact the contractor to learn the
accuracy of this statement, and whether the contract had been signed.
STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORTS
Street Light Outage Reports were accepted and ordered placed on file.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting
was adjourned at 12:00 noon.
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Attest: gicharp. Duck, Clerk
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