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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/24/1950 Board of Public Works MinutesSL There is on file in the office of the City Controller of said City an assessment rol with the names of the owners and description of property subject to be assessed with the amount of the prima facia assessment, and can be seen in the office of said City Control- ler. The Board of Public Works and Safety of said City, at the office of the Board in sai City,.will on the 31st day of July, 1950, at 9:30 o'clock AM -CST receive and hear remon- strances against the amounts assessed against their property respectively, on said roll and will determine the question as -to whether such lots, or trants of land, have been or will be benefited by said Improvement to the amounts named on said roll, or is greater or less than that named on said roll or in any sum. A6 which place and time all owners of such real estate may attend in person or by representative and be heard. (Signed) R. S. Andrysiak F. K. Baer Frank J. Bruggner Freda G. Noble, Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY STREET DEPARTMENT: Mr. Melton 0. Brannan, Street Commissioner, was present and matters pertaining to his Department were discussed. A letter was received from C. H. Annala, Executive Director of the Housing Authority; requesting the use of city owned equipment and an operator to mow tall grass and weeds inl the housing projects. The Board granted his request and directed that he contact Mr. Brai- nan as to the time and the use of the equipment and the arrangements for paying fpr same.;; PARKING METER DEPARTMENT: Mr. Maurice C. Vennet, Auditor, presented his report for the week ending July 15, 1955. CEMETERY DEPARTMENT: Mr,*' Stanley Leszczynski, Sexton, was present and matters pertaining to his Department were discussed. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m. ATTEST: IAICZ& kv_�z July 24, 1950 Regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was held on Monday, July 24, 1950 at 9:30 a.m. All members were present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approv- ed. Salary Claims in the amount of $25,253.34 were approved and ordered paid: Claims �I of the following suppliers in the amount of $338.75 were approved and ordered paid: IndianaBell Telephone Co. 20.25 Indiana Bell Telephone Co. 33.25 IndianaBell Telephone Co. 6.75 Indiana Bell Telephone Co. 102.48 Indiana Bell Telephone Co. 9.62 Indiana Bell Telephone Co. 10-.50 Indiana Bell Telephone Co. 102.40 South Bend Window Cleaning 53.50 TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT: Mr. Ernest Miller, Traffic Engineer, was present and matters pertai ing to his Department were discussed. The Board approved stop signs at the following locations: Huey Street at Elwood Avenue, both sides; and, Franklin Street at Ewing Avenue, northwest corner. An Agreement was entered into between the City of Mishawaka and the City of South Bend concerning the improvement of traffic conditions at the corner of Logan Street and Mishawaka Avenue. The City of Mishawaka agrees to construct certain islands, curb and sidewalk and necessary pavement and to pay for the electricity used by certain stop signs to be erected on said corner. The City of South Bend agrees to furnish, install and main tain four (4) signal lights (stop signs) at the said corner, including all wiring neces- sary to put and keep said signal lights in operation. This being the date set for receiving bids for one (1) Passenger Sedan for the Traf- fic Engineers Department, the following bid was opened and public read: Scherman-Schaus-Freeman Co., A Non -Collusion Affidavit with 520 S. Lafayette Blvd., a Certified Check in the amoun South Bend, Indiana of $334.00 accompanied the bid 1 - 1950 Studebaker Champion Custom 2 door edan _ $1575.00 Less 15i Discount 20 .� Less Federal Excise Tax 7 $1292.15 • • • U 0 9 r. lJ 0 This bid being the only one received, it was accepted by the Board. The Board authorized the installation of overdrive in the above car for an addi- ?. tional sum of $92.01. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT: Contractor's Bonds were approved and ordered filed for C. D. Ruffner and Nathan C. Bewley, R Al Flowers and Son were granted permission to erect a permanent type canopy extena- ing over the sidewalk a distance of 18 inches at 119 112 East Jefferson Boulevard for th Holloway Jewelry Company. Permission was granted for the erection of a sign on the front of the building at 116 East Jefferson Boulevard which will extend approximately 9 inches over the sidewalk in front of the building. At the first floor the front will not extend over the proper- ty line. A petition -to improve the alley between Michigan and Main Streets running north and south between Stull and Broadway Streets was referred to the City Engineer. A petition to vacate the first alley north of Rupel Street from Johnson Street, to the first alley east of Johnson was referred to the City -Plan Commission. Mr. Nering, representing the Fruehauf Trailer Company, appeared before the Board !{ in response to a letter informing the company of complaints lodged against them. Mr. INering informed the Board that the Fruehauf Trailer Company will immediately cease the I actions resulting in the complaints and will cooperate in every way. I'. The Board accepted quitclaim:deeds from Darwin Franklin Rosebrook, Annita G. Rose;' j� brook, Leonard Biegelski and Helen Bie.gelski for land accepted for public use. DEDICATION WHEREAS, a plat with dedication of streets and alleys indicated thereon is now : presented to the Board, to be known as Canterbury Courts an addition to South Bend, Ind.; and j! This plat and dedication is filed in the records of the Board of Public Works and Safety in Row # , Drawer # , and recorded in Book 182 Page C , in the Recorder's Of- fice of St. Joseph County. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of South Bend, Indiana, that all public streets, alleys and public places dedicated to the public use in said plat are hereby accepted and approved bys aid Board for and on be' half of the City of South Bend, Indiana. is The Board approved plans for a sewer on Burbank Avenue, Windsor Place and Walton Avenue for Garden Homes, Incorporated. The -Board approved plans for grade, curb, walk and pavement for Amhurst Avenue; Landcaster Drive; Woldhaven Drive; Dover Drive; Miami Road, Sheets #1 and #2; East Chip- pewa Avenue, Sheets #1 and #2; and, Ridgedale Road in Miami Hills Addition for the Crown Development Company. The Board approved plans for the Addison Street pavement from Chippewa Avenue to Klinger Street, VACATION RESOLUTION # 2650 j RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC ViO RKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: That it is desirable to vacate the following: i I A parcel of land located on the North side of West Garst Street, at the Northwest corner of the intersection of West Garst and South Franklin Streets, beginning at the Northwest intersection of said streets a distance due South 20.20 feet, thence due.West a distance j of 99.50 feet, thence due South a distance of 12.00 feet, thence due Nest a distance of 20.00 feet, thence due North a distance of 32.20 feet, thence due East a distance of 119.50 feet to the point of beginning. • The following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected by such vacation: I i i No property affected. Notice of this resolution shall be published on the 28th day of July and on the I 4th day of August, 1950 in the South Bend Daily Tribune and leekly Mirror. This Board, at its office in the City Hall on the 14th day of August, 1950 at 10:00 a.m. (C.S.T.) will hear and receive remonstrances from all persons interested in or affected by these proceedings. Adopted this 24th day of July, 1950 R. S. Andrysiak F. K. Baer Frank J. Bruggner BOARDOF PUBLIC VIORKS & SAFETY '152 VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 2651 RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. That it is desirable to vacate the following: The. alley North of Pokagon Street from Michigan Street to the East line of the alley hies of Michigan Street. and The alley West of Michigan Street from Pokagon Street to Angela Boulevard. The following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected by such vacation: Lots Numbered 23 to 30 inclusive, Leeper's Revised 2nd Addition. Notice of this resolution shall be published on the 28th day of July and on'the 4th day of August, 1950 in the South Bend Daily Tribune and Weekly Mirror. This'Board, at its office in the City Hall on the 14th day of August, 1950 at 10:00 a.m. (C.S.T.) will hear and receive remonstrances from all persons interested in or af- fected by these proceedings. Adopted this 24th day of July, 1950. R. S. Andrysiak F. K. Baer Frank J. Bruggner BOARD OF PUBLIC VORKS & SAFETY This being the date set for the receiving of bids for SOUTH WILLIAMS STREET PAVEMENT' WIDENING, the following bids were received and publicly read: Reed Construction Company Mishawaka, Indiana Rieth-Riley Construction Co., P. 0. Box #775 South Bend, Indiana A Non -Collusion Affidavit with a Pvoposal Bond in the sum of $434.32 accompanied the bid.' TOTAL ITEM EXTENSION $ 17,369.00 A Non -Collusion Affidavit with a Bid Bond in the sum of 5 0 of the Bid accompanied the bid. TOTAL ITEM EXTENSION $ 18,932.80 The bid of the Reed Construction Company was accepted subject to the approval of the Common Council. The Jr. Chamber of Commerce was granted permission to park a Heritage truck in front:,, of the Court House on the Main Street side on August 2, 1950, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 r p•m• The 4-H Club officials were granted permission to place advertising signs on lamp posts in the downtown area to advertise the 4-H Fair, August 2, 3, 4 and 5, inasmuch as this is an educational program. Hearing on the Condemnation Resolution No. 2640 having been continued until this date, the hearing was had. Mr. Carl Vtieidler, Attorney, appeared for the petitioners and Joseph A. Roper, Attorney, appeared for the remonstrantors. A written remonstrance was filed with the Clerk. The Clerk of the Board showed -proofs of publication of notices an same were found sufficient. After hearing all persons interested and being- fully advis� ed on the premises, the Board overruled the petition and allowed the condemnation. The Engineering Department is now directed to prepare an assessment roll covering the asses- sment of benefits and the award of damages to the surrounding properties to be so bene- fited and so damaged by the above condemnation. DEDICATION WHEREAS, a plat with dedication of streets and alleys indicated thereon is now pre- sented to the Board, to be known as Blackwood Apartments, an addition to South Bend,. Indiana, and This plat and dedication is filed in the records of the Board of Public Works and Safety in Row # , Drawer # , and recorded in Book.. , Page , in the Recorder7s Of- fice of St. Joseph County. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of South Bend, Indiana, that all public streets, alleys and public places dedicated to the public use in said plat are hereby accepted and approved by said Board for and on behalf of the City of South Bend, Indiana. • -0 • • L� 153 • CJ • 9 RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLLS Nos. 2601 and 2605 - 1950 South Bend, Indiana July 2�-, 1950 Be It Resolved, By the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of South Bend, India- na, that the Primary or Preliminary Assessment Rolls adopted by the Board on the loth day of July, 1950 for the improvement of WEST EWING AVENUE From the west line of Franklin,! Street to the east line of Scott Street by constructing a Class "B" Type 1, Cement Con- crete Pavement, AND ALLEY BETWEEN KEYIBLE AVENUE AND DOUGLAS STREET from the north line of Bruce Street to thel south line of Dubail Street by constructing a Class "C" Type 1, Cement Concrete pavement,,; be and the same is in all things confirmed. (Signed) R. S. Andrysiak Frank J. Bruggner R. K. Baer BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY Freda G. Noble, Clerk DEPARTMENT: This being the date set for receiving bids for a 1-112 ton truck for ewer Department, the following bids were opened and publicly read: Scherman-Schaus-Freeman Co., 520 S. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend, Indiana A Non -Collusion affidavit with a Certified Check in the amount of $334.00 accompanied the bid. 1 - 1950 Studebaker R16A - 1 112 Ton Truck Less 15% Discount . . . . . . . . . . . Less Federal Excise Tax . . . . . . . . 9 Ft Flat Bed, 12 inch sides, width 7-1/2 Ft all Steel with stake loops along side, five to a side. Drop Tailgate, Pindle Hook mounted in cen- ter of frame in rear ; . . . . . . . . $1885.09 255.00 55.72 460.75 $1574.37 $2035.12 Ben Medow, Incorporated A Non -Collusion affidavit with �222 N. Lafayette Blvd., a Certified Check in the amount South Bend 1, Indiana of $204.95 accompanied the bid.I 1 - 1950 Dodge B-2-G128 - 1 112 Ton Truck $2411.00 Less 15% Discount 361.65 $2049.35 The above bids were taken under advisement for tabulation and an award will be made at a later date. (STREET DEPARTMENT: Mr. Melton 0. Brannan, Street Commissioner, was present and matters pertaining to his Department were discussed. The Board entered into an agreement with the Lincoln Way Nest Gravel Company for the purchase of gravel for the Street Department. PARKING METER DEPARTMENT:. Mr. Maurice C. Vennet, Auditor, presented his report for the week ending July 22, 1950 CEMETERY DEPARTMENT: Mr. Stanley Lesczynski, Sefton, was present and matters pertaining to his Department were discussed. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 a.m. ATTEST: