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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/10/1979 Board of Public Works Minuteso REGULAR MEETING A regular meeting of the Board 9:30 a.m. on Monday, September McMahon, with Mr. McMahon, Mr. Deputy City Attorney Terry A. MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 10. 1979 of Public Works was convened at 10, 1979 by President Patrick M. Brunner and Mr, Mullen present. Crone was also present. Mr. Mullen reported that the minutes of the September 4 meeting had been reviewed and he made a motion that the minutes be approved, Mr. McMahon seconded the motion and it carried, OPENING OF BIDS - CLEVELAND ROAD TRUNK SEWER This was the date set for receiving bids for the Cleveland Road Trunk Sewer. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News which were found to be sufficient. The following bids were opened and publicly read: H. DeWulf Mechanical Contractor Mishawaka, Indiana Bid - $620,630.00 Woodruff and Sons, Inc. Michigan City, Indiana Bid - $769,116.00 Warner and Sons, Inc. Elkhart, Indiana Bid - $793,187.00 Bid was signed by Henry DeWulf, non-collusion affidavit Ua.s in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. Bid was signed by Frederick Woodruff, non - collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. Bid was signed by Jack Warner, non - collusion affidavit was in order and a certified check was submitted with the bid, Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon,, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the bids were referred to the Department of Engineering for review and recommendation. BID AWARDED - POLICE RADIOS The Board received a'recommendation from Police Chief Michael C. Borkowski and Glenn`Zubler., Director of Communications, that following review of the only'bid received from General Electric it was found acceptable. The bid was in the amount of $918.50 for each portable radio, $31.50 per battery and $31.50 per charger. A Criminal Justice Grant application has been made to fund the purchase. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the bid was accepted, subject to approval of the funding. BID AWARDED - EMULSIFIED ASPHALT Joseph Gawrysiak, Director of Transportation, that the bids received for emulsified asphalt The product bid by the low bidder, Bituminous used and is acceptable and it was recommended Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by the low bid of Bituminous Materials of $.4527 asphalt for 1979 was accepted, reported to the Board had been reviewed. Materials, has been that the bid be accepted. Ar. Mullen and carried, per gallon for emulsified 189 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 1979 BID ACCEPTED - CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS, OLIVE AND WASHINGTON The Board received a report from Carl Ellison, Director of the Department of Redevelopment, that the bids received for curb and sidewalk improvements at the southeast corner of Olive and Washington had been reviewed and it was recommended that the low bid of Murdock and Sons Construction of $11,300.00 be accepted. This project was bid at the request of the Department of Redevelopment. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the recommendation was approved and the bid awarded to Murdock and Sons Construction, subject to concurrence of the Equal Employment Opportunity Officer with regard to contractor eligibility. SCRAP DEALER'S LICENSE APPROVED - NORTH SIDE IRON AND PAPER COMPANY Assistant City Attorney James A. Masters reported to the Board that he had reviewed the application of the Northside Iron and Paper Company for a Scrap Dealer's License at 3123 Gertrude Street. Mr. Masters noted that this application was submitted prior to the enactment of recent amendments to the scrap and junk dealer's license ordinance and should be processed in accordance with the requirements of the ordinance prior to the amendments. The application has been reviewed and the site approved by the Fire Inspection Bureau. This location is one already licensed by another scrap dealer who will be renting a part of his facility to Northside Iron and Paper Company. Mr. Masters recommended approval of the application. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen.and carried, the Board approved the application and referred it to the Deputy Controller's Office for issuance of the license. PETITION TO VACATE ALLEYS FILED - SOUTH BEND MEDICAL FOUNDATION The South Bend Medical Foundation files a petition to vacate the north -south alley between Lafayette Boulevard and Main Street, from the south line of Navarre Street to a point ninety -nine feet south and also the east -west alley between Navarre Street and Marion Street, running east and west from the east line of Lafayette Blvd. to the west line of the north -south alley between Lafayette and Main. The purpose of the petition is to facilitate parking and expansion for building purposes. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the petition was filed and referred to the Engineering Department, Redevelopment Department and the Area Plan Commission for preliminary review and recommendation. PETITION TO VACATE CERTAIN LOTS FILED - LASALLE SQUARE ASSOCIATES LaSalle Square Associates, by their attorney John Peddycord, files a petition to vacate certain lots in Westchester Second Unit, including lot and set back lines. The petition is in conjunction with the commercial development in the area. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the petition was filed and referred to the Engineering Department, Redevelopment Department and the Area Plan Commission for preliminary review and recommendation. BID ADVERTISING APPROVED - SALE OF 722 E. BROADWAY The Board was advised by the Clerk that two requests have been received regarding the purchase of a city -owned lot at 722 E. Broadway. The lot has now been cleared for sale and an offering price established at $787.00. It is now requested that the Board advertise for sealed bids for the sale. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried., the Board approved advertising for the sale of the lot, with sealed bids to be received on October 8, 1979. WR REGULAR MEETING REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY -OWNED LOT FILED SEPTEMBER 10, 1979 DeVere Goheen submitted a letter to the Board requesting information about the possible purchase of a city -owned lot at 910 S. Columbia Street. Upon motion made by Mr, McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the letter was filed and referred to the Department of Engineering, Park Department, Redevelopment Department and Mayor's Office for review and a determination as to whether the lot should be retained for any purpose. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES APPROVED J. J. Pluta, Assistant Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, recommended the following installations: A. Installation of a No Parking Zone on the north side of Ridgedale, between Miami and High, at the request of the Stanley Clark School. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the installation was approved. B. Installation of a 25 MPH Speed. Limit on Woodmont, between Springbrook and Tudor, as the result of a speed study. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the installation was approved. REPORT FILED - BUREAU OF TRAFFIC AND LIGHTING Joseph J. Pluta, Assistant Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, submitted the following report concerning requests made by Councilman Joseph Serge: In response to the request for Watch Children signs on King Street, between Portage and Anderson, the signs have been installed. In response to the request for Dead -End Signs at the intersection of Olive, Elmer, Huey, Johnson and Brookfield at Lathrop, the Bureau reported that these are not dead -ends but are tee intersections. The installation of double arrow signs at each intersection has been ordered. The Indiana and Michigan Electric Company was contacted regarding a street light out at 1902 Kessler Boulevard and has advised that repairs will be made as soon as possible. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the report was filed and ordered transmitted to Mr. Serge. CLAIMS APPROVED Chief Deputy Auditor Michael L. Vance submitted to the Board Claim Docket Numbers 17777 through 18261 and recommended approval. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved Claim Docket Numbers 17777 through 18261 and directed that checks for payment be issued. HANDICAPPED PARKING PERMIT APPROVED Sara Allison, 1331 E. Ewing, submitted an application for a Handicapped Parking Permit. Attached to the application was a doctor's statement. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the application was approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's Office for issuance of the permit. 1 REGULAR MEETING 191 SEPTEMBER 10, 1979 BOND RELEASED - KEITH K. CARBIENER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Ray S. Andrysiak, Bureau of Engineering, reported he had reviewed the request of the surety company to release the Contractor's bond of Keith K. Carbiener. There are no outstanding claims or permits for this contractor and release is recommended, Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the bond was released, effective this date. BOND APPROVED - RICK WAGNER Ray S. Andrysiak, Bureau of Engineering, reported that an Excavation Bond filed on behalf of Rick Wagner had been properly executed and could be approved. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the bond was approved. CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE FILED Certificates of Insurance written on behalf of Cole Associates, Inc. and Western State Bank were submitted to the Board in proper form. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the certificates were ordered filed. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT FILED The Street Light Outage Report for the period August 20 through September 4 was submitted to the Board. The report indicated eighteen outages. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the report was ordered filed. There being no further busin motion made by Mr. McMahon, meeting adjourned at 9:55 a. ATTEST: Patricia DeClercq, Clerk ess to comebefore the Board, upon seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the