Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/24/1978 Board of Public Works Minutes�• • REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 1978 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 24, 1978 by President Patrick M. McMahon, with Mr. McMahon, Mr. Brunner and Mr. Mullen present. Deauty City Attorney Terry A. Crone was also present. AGENDA ITEMS ADDED Mr. McMahon noted that the Board received the title sheet for the North Ironwood Drive Improvements and a notification of pick -up scheduled from the Solid Waste Department after the meeting agenda was posted. He made a motion that the items be added to the agenda. Mr. Brunner seconded the motion and it carried. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS APPROVED Mr. McMahon reported that the minutes of the April 10 meeting of the Board had been reviewed and he made a motion that they be accepted as submitted. Mr. Brunner seconded the motion and it carried. Mr. Mullen reported that the minutes of the April 17 meeting of the Board had been reviewed and he made a motion that they be accepted as submitted. Mr. Brunner seconded. -the motion and it carried. Mr. Mullen noted that -a special meeting was held on April 19 to authorize advertising for a public hearing on a revenue sharing appropriation. He made a motion that the minutes of the special meeting on April 19 be approved as submitted. Mr. Brunner seconded the motion and it carried. OPENING OF BIDS - CONSTRUCTION OF NEW FIRE STATION #6 This was the date set for receiving bids for the construction of new Fire Station #6. 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: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION Ziolkowski Construction Company Bid was signed by Ben Ziolkowski, South Bend, Indiana non - collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. Bid - Bas Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Bid - $2 Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate 23,079.00 No. 1 - $1800.00 No. 2 - $1490.00 No. 3 -$ 270.00 No. 4A- $1775.00 No. 4B- $3225.00 No. 5 - $1675.00 No. 6 - $1900.00 Wright Construction Company Bid was signed by Fred G. Wright III Elkhart, Indiana non- collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. Bid - Base Bid - $225,358.00 Deductive Alternate Deductive Alternate Deductive Alternate Deductive Alternate Deductive Alternate Deductive Alternate Deductive Alternate No. l - $2,300.00 No. 2 - $1,600.00 No. 3 -$ _100.00 No. 4A- $2,000.00 No. 4B- $3,300.00 No. 5 - $2,600.00 No. 6 - $1,950.00 REGULAR MEETING The Hickey Company South Bend, Indiana Bid - Bass Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Bid - 19 Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate 8,680.0 No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4A No. 4B No. 5 No. 6 Christman Construction Co. South Bend, Indiana Bid - Bas Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Bid - $2 Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate 0 - $1,800.00 - $1,490.00 $ 175.00 - $2,810.00 - $1,640.00 - $1,760.00 - $1,906.00 18,500.00 No. 1 - $1,900.00 No. 2 - $1,500.00 No. 3 -$ 350.00 No. 4A- $2,000.00 No. 4B- $3,300.00 No. 5 - $1,600.00 No. 6 - $2,000.00 Black - Casteel Construction Co. South Bend, Indiana Bid - Bas, Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Bid - $2 Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate 29,400.00 No. 1 - $1,800.00 No. 2 - $1,490.00 No. 3 -$ 250.00 No. 4A- $1,920.00 No. 4B- $3,177.00 No. 5 - $1,760.00 No. 6 - $1,905.00 Batteast Construction Co. South Bend, Indiana Bid - Bas Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Bid - $2 Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate 01,900.00 No. 1 - $1,980.00 No. 2 - $1,650.00 No. 3 -$ 300.00 No. 4A- $2,100.00 No. 4B- $3,500.00 No. 5 - $1,950.00 No. 6 - $2,100.00 Carl J. Reinke & Sons, Inc. South Bend, Indiana Bid - Bas Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Bid - $2 Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate 24,420.00 No. 1 - $1,800.00 No. 2 - $1,490.00 No. 3 -$ 269.00 No. 4A- $1,920.00 No. 4B- $3,177.00 No. 5 - $1,680.00 No. 6 - $1,231.00 89 APRIL 24, 1978 Bid was signed by G. A. Hickey, non - collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. Bid was signed by Norris Emmons, non - collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. Bid was signed by R. V. Casteel, non - collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. Bid was signed by Robert Batteast, non - collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. Bid was signed by Harold G. Reinke, non - collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. ;I REGULAR MEETING Harry H. Verkler Contractor, Inc. South Bend, Indiana Bid - Bas Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Bid - $2 Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate 06,400.00 No. 1 - $1,800.00 No. 2 - $1,500.00 No. 3 -$ 269.00 No. 4A- $2,000.00 No. 5 - $1,500.00 No. 6 - $1,900.00 Brown & Brown General Contractors Bid - Bas Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Bid - $2 Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate 34,942.00 No. 1 - $2,297.00 No. 2 - $1,490.00 No. 3 -$ 312.00 No. 4A- $1,920.00 No. 4B- $3,177.00 No. 5 - $1,580.00 No. 6 - $1,720.00 Van Ooteghem & Son, Inc. Mishawaka, Indiana Bid - Bas Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Deductive Bid - $2 Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate MECHANICAL WORK 07,900.00 No. 1 - $1,800.00 No. 2 - $1,490.00 No. 3 -$ 255.00 No. 4A- $1,920.00 No. 4B- $3,177.00 No. 5 - $1,300.00 No. 6 - $1,905.00 O. J. Shoemaker, Inc. South Bend, Indiana Bid —Base Bid - $69,900.00 Alternate M -1 - Deduct $900.00 Alternate M -2 - Add $300.00 Delco, Inca Michigan City, Indiana Bid - Base Bid - $63,600.00 Alternate M -1 - Deduct $750.00 Alternate M -2 - Add $375.00 APRIL 24, 1978 Bid was signed by Harlan H. Rusk, non - collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. Bid was signed by Lemuel Brown, non - collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. Bid was signed by Richard Van Ooteghem, non - collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. Bid was signed by Robert F. Meyer, non - collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. Bid was signed by William Cavinder, non - collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. 1 91 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 1978 Dye Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Bid was signed by Charles T. Dye, LaPorte,. Indiana non- collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid. bond was submitted. Bid - Base Bid — $65,500.00 Alternate 11-1 - Deduct - No Figure Given Alternate M -2 - Add - No Figure Given United Heating & Plumbing Bid - Base Bid - $62,981.00 Alternate M -1 - Deduct $1240.00 Alternate M -2 - Add $ 268.00 Edward J. White, Inc. South Bend, Indiana Bid - Base Bid - $66,291.00 Alternate M -1 - Deduct $881.00 Alternate M -2 - Add $400.00 Slutsky -Peltz Plumbing & Heating Bid - Base Bid - $70,500.00 Alternate M -1 - No Figure Given Alternate M-2 - No Figure Given ELECTRICAL WORK Colip Electric Corporation South Bend, Indiana Bid - Base Bid - $25,940.00 Alternate No. 1 - Deduct $650.00 Alternate No. 2 - Deduct $300.00 Alectrico Mishawaka, Indiana Bid - Base Bid - $27,940.00 Alternate No. 1 - Deduct $440.00 Alternate No. 2 - Deduct $426.00 Luzny Electric Co., Inc. South Bend, Indiana Bid - Base Bid - $25,980.00 Alternate No. 1 - Deduct $230.00 Alternate No. 2 - Deduct $310.00 Ideal Consolidated, Inc. South Bend, Indiana Bid - Base Bid - $30,611.00 Alternate No. 1 - Deduct 930.00 Alternate No. 2 - Deduct $258.00 Bid was signed by Ervin M. Swift, non - collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. Bid was signed by Paul J. White, non - collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. Bid was signed by Harold E. Slutsky, non- collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. Bid was signed by Charles D. Colip, non - collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid band was submitted. Bid was signed by Harold Berebitsky, non - collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. Bid was signed by Sally J. Stout, non - collusion affidavit was in order and a 5 %Bid bond was submitted. Bid was signed by Ernest L. Brovold, non -- collusion affidavit was in order and a 5% bid bond was submitted. W REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 1978 Delta Star Electric Company. Deputy City Attorney Terry A. Crone advised the Board that the non - collusion affidavit was not notarized and that no bid bond or certified check was submitted, making the bid defective. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the bid of the Delta Star Electric Company was rejected as being defective. Grothaus Electric Company. Deputy City Attorney Terry A. Crone advised the Board that the non - collusion affidavit on the bid was not notarized, making the bid defective. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the bid of Grothaus Electric Company was rejected as being- defective. FIRE HOSE EQUIPMENT Midwest Fire and Safety Company. Deputy City Attorney Terry A. Crone noted that this company submitted a letter proposal and not a bid as requested. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board rejected the proposal as not having been submitted on proper bid forms. Centurion Fire & Safety Company. Deputy City Attorney Terry A. Crone advised the Board that the bid form was not signed and there was no Form 96A submitted as required. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the bid was rejected as being defective. Mr. McMahon made a motion to refer the bids read for general construction, mechanical work and electrical work to the Fire Chief for review and recommendation. The Fire Department was also asked to review the fire hose equipment to determine if it can be purchased for less than $5,000. If not, the items will have to be re -bid. In response to a question, Mr. Mathews, Architect, responded that the estimate for the station construction was $292.000.00 SIGNING OF TITLE SHEET - NORTH IRONWOOD DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS The Bureau of Public Construction submitted to the Board the title sheet approving the plans for the improvement of North Ironwood Drive, from Edison Road to State Road 23. The project is presently out for bids. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the title sheet approving the plans for the North Ironwood Drive Improvements was signed. SOLID WASTE PICK -UP SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED Joseph S. Klebosits, Manager of the Bureau of Solid Waste, sent notification to the Board that regular pick -up will be made by the Solid Waste Department on Tuesday, May 2, 1978, a holiday for City employees. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the notification was ordered filed. PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3454 - ROLL APPROVED This being the date set, hearing was held on the Assessment Roll with respect to Vacation Resolution No. 3454, 1978 for the vacation of Illinois, Kenmore, Falcon, Iowa and Kentucky Streets from Ardmore Trail to P,rast Boulevard. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News which were found to be sufficient. Mr. McMahon noted that the petition was filed with the Board to allow for construction of a shopping mall 1 93 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 1978 in the area. No remonstrators were present and no written remonstrances were filed with the Board. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Assessment Roll showing $0.00 net damages and $0.00 net benefits was approved and said resolution is in all things ratified and confirmed and said proceedings closed. HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR VACATION RESOLUTION NO.:3455 - ROLL APPROVED This being the date set, hearing was held on the Assessment Roll with respect to Vacation Resolution No. 3455, 1978 for the vacation of a portion of the south side of Marion Street from Madison Street east 115.62 feet. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News which were found to be sufficient. Mr. McMahon noted that this petition was filed in order to clear the title to the real estate so it can be sold. There were no remonstrators present and no written remonstrances were filed with the Board. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Assessment Roll showing $0.00 net damages and $0.00 net benefits was approved and said resolution is in all things ratified and confirmed and said proceedings closed. QUARTERLY REPORT OF ACQUISITIONS FOR DISCOVERY HALL MUSEUM FILED Richard Welch, Director of Discovery Hall Museum, submitted, to the Board the quarterly report of acquisitions for the Museum through March 31, 1978. The report listed the following items: Donor Studebaker Sleigh, ca. 1900, Buggy Jack Discovery Hall Associates and Scythe Photographs (approximately 700) Drill . Press S.B. Watch Co. Catalogs Street Grates (3) Photos and Material Photos Bowsher Feed Mill, ca. 1901 Book South Bend Lathe 1920 Indiana License Plates Carriage Whip Syracuse University (Purchased) Sibley Machine « Foundry Co. Purchased City of South Bend The Singer Company Studebaker Driver's Club Michiana Chapter Eleanor B. Warner James Lewis Casady South Bend Lathe Works Discovery Hall Associates Letterheads /Advertising Cards Discovery Hall Associates Studebaker Advertising Material Elinor D. Vesey Drewry's Bottle Richard Welch Bowsher feed mill, ca. 1960 Margaret A. Bowsher Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the report was ordered filed. W, REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 1978 STREET DEPARTMENT VEHICLE BIDS AWARDED SUBJECT TO FUNDING John Baumgartner, Manager, Bureau of Streets, submitted to the Board a recommendation to award the following Street Department Vehicle bids: Tandem Dump Truck - Bid Award to International Harvester at the low bid price of $40,983.00, plus additional $299.00 option for 38,000 lb. suspension. Street Sweeper - Bid award to Ries Equipment Company on their low bid of $23,060.00: Five Pick -Up Trucks - Bid award to Gates Chevrolet Company, low and only'bidder, net price $20,705.00. Three 1'Ton Platform Trucks - Bid award to Gates Chevrolet Company, low and only bidder, net price - $18,402.00. Wheel Loader Backhoe - Bid Award to A. H. Choitz, low bidder on base bid and alternate bid, with alternate bid to be accepted at $19;682.00. Tandem Roller = Bid award to Stockberger Machinery, Inc., low bidder within specifications at $19,995.00. A review of all bids received was submitted to the Board along with the recommendation. Upon motion.made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the bids as recommended above were awarded, subject to approval of the funding. CONTRACTUAL STREET SWEEPING.CONTRACT APPROVED The Board received a recommendation from Patrick M. McMahon, Director of Public Works and John Baumgartner, Manager of the Bureau of Streets, that the bids for Contractual Street Sweeping had been reviewed and an award should be made to the Ries Equipment Company on their low bid of $138,240 for the one -year contract. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon,: seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the recommendation was accepted and the contract was awarded to the Ries Equipment Company, subject to approval of the funding. LETTER FROM COUNCILMAN ADAMS RE: BIDDING PROCEDURES REFERRED The Board received a letter from regarding the procedure followed Contractual Street Sweeping with Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, the letter was ordered filed and for a response. Councilman Mary Christine Adams when a bid was submitted for no bid bond or certified check. seconded by Mr. McMahon and carried, referred to the Legal Department AGREEMENT WITH COLE ASSOCIATES APPROVED SUBJECT TO FUNDING An Agreement between the City of South Bend and Cole Associates, Inc. for design work for the signalization of thirteen.intersections had been referred to the Legal Department for review. Deputy City Attorney Terry A. Crone reported that he had reviewed the contract and found that the insurance provisions as listed in Section II do not meet City requirements. He recommended that the- Section be revised. Mr. McMahon noted that the contract amount for the signalization design work is $31,500. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved the contract, subject to revision of the insurance requirements and approval of the funding. 1 REGULAR MEETING . APRIL 24, 1978 AGREEMENT WITH JOHN V. HUNT AS CONSULTANT APPROVED An Agreement between the City of South Bend and John V. Hunt providing for consultant services to the Bureau of Communications was referred to the Legal Department for review. The agreement covers a maximum of forty hours of work per month at a rate of $8.25 per hour. Deputy City Attorney Terry A. Crone reported that he had reviewed the contract and it is acceptable. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the agreement was approved, subject to approval of the funding. RIVER BEND PLAZA REQUESTS APPROVED Mikki Dobski, Director of River Bend Plaza, submitted to the Board the following list of activities on the Plaza and recommended approval: Thursday, May 4 - Dance Center Performance Friday, May.5 - Two High School Bands May 4, 5 and 6 Red Dye in the Fountains^ May 6 - McDonald Puppet Show May 6 - Disco Music provided by Cinnabar's May 6 -.Auto Show, New Car Dealers (tentative) Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board approved all activities for the Robertson's Stage Area, with the exception of the New Car Show. The Board requested that if the-Auto Show is held, plans be coordinated with the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for the location of the display. Approval for all events.is subject to the filing of Certificates of Insurance if required. Robertson's Department Store submitted an application for a one -day vendor's license to sell.sack _lunches in front of their.store on Wednesday, April 26, in observance of Secretary's Day.. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon,, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the application was approved subject to filing of the necessary Certificate of Insurance and purchase of a City vending license. REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY -OWNED LOT AT 1350 E. SORIN STREET DENIED The Board received an offer from Marion Donaldson to purchase a city -owned lot at 1350 E. Sorin Street for $50.00. Mr. Donaldson noted that this is a vacant lot which he has been maintaining. The Board reviewed the of.fering.sheet for the lot and noted that the off_ering.price.established following appraisal was $920.00. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried the offer to purchase the city -owned lot at 1350 E. Sorin Street for $50.00 was denied. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES APPROVED Ralph J. Wadzi_nski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, submitted to the Board the following traffic control recommendations: A. Install Stop Sign on Kaley at Bendix, in connection with new Bendix Parking Lot. Upon motion made b_v Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the recommendation was approved. B. Install Stop-Sign on Kenwood at Bendix, in connection with new Bendix Parking Lot. Upon motion made by Mr..McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the recommendation was approved. 96 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 1978 C. Install No Parking This Side, South Side of Kenwood, east of Bendix; west of alley. Upon motion made by Mr. .McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner.and carried, the installation was approved. D. Install No Parking, 6 AM -6 PM Except Saturday and Sunday, South Side`of -2600 Kenwood. Mr. Wadzinski noted property owners concur in this recommendation. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the installation was approved. E. Install Stop Sign on Linden at Bendix, as a continuation of traffic control around the Bendix Plant. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the installation was approved. F. Install No Parking Zone, North side of Linden in the area of Kaley, near new Bendix Parking Lot. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the installation was approved. G. Remove Two Hour Parking 6 AM to 6 PM at 502 W. LaSalle. The premises are vacant and control is no longer needed. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the removal was approved. H. Remove Two Hour Parking, 6 AM to 6 PM on Arnold Street next. to 1203 W. Sample Street. Establishment now has off- street parking and control is no longer needed. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the removal was approved. I. Install Stop Sign on Winthrop at Catherwood at a previously uncontrolled "tee" intersection. Requested by resident at top of tee on Catherwood. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the installation was approved. J. Remove Two Hour Parking 6 AM to 6 PM on the east side of 200 South Taylor Street, at the request of property owners. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the removal was approved. K. Remove Two Hour Parking, 6 AM to '6 PM at 1203 W. Sample Street. Requested by the owner of the establishment who now has off - street parking facilities. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the removal was approved. L. Two Hour Parking Zone revised to No Parking at 507 W. Western Avenue and on the North side of 500 W. Western. Establishment at 507 W. Western now closed and controlled turnover not needed. Extension.of existing no parking zone 500 W. Western will improve traffic flow. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon,, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the revisions were approved. BID ADVERTISING APPROVED - VEHICLES FOR BUREAU OF TRAFFIC & LIGHTING Ralph.J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, requested that the Board approve advertising for bids for three 3/4 ton pick -up trucks. Detailed specifications and trade -in information will be filed with the Clerk. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board approved the request and directed the Clerk to advertise for bids, with sealed bids to be received on May 8, 1978. [1 0 �l 97 REGULAR MEETING CLAIMS APPROVED APRIL 24, 1978 . Michael L. Vance, Deputy City Controller, submitted to the Board Claim Docket Numbers 6931 through 7603 and recommended approval. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board approved Claim Docket Numbers 6931 through 7603 and directed that checks for payment be issued. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT FILED The Street Light Outage report for the period April 11 through April 21 was submitted to the Board. The report indicated seventy -six outages. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the report was ordered filed. "PROJECT EFFECT" CLASS MEMBERS INTRODUCED Dr. William Hojnacki was present with members from "Project Effect" at Indiana University at South Bend. Dr. Hojnacki noted that these students are being trained in monitoring energy usage and efficiency and it was felt that the class should be exposed to governmental bodies. Dr. Hojnacki said he felt that the Board of Public Works, as the City body dealing with almost all phases of City Government from contracts and bidding to sale of property, would be a representative meeting for the class members to attend. RECOMMENDATION TO COMMEND CITY DEPARTMENTS INVOLVED IN CLEAN UP Mr. Mullen said it was his opinion that the City Departments involved in last Saturday's clean -up should be commended for the fine job they did. He noted that he had heard good reports about the job done and would encourage them to continue their efforts for the clean -up planned for April 29. Mr. McMahon said he concurred in the recommendation. More than 400 loads of trash were picked up on Saturday, with the balance to be completed today. Several City departments were involved. The Board directed that a letter of commendation be prepared and mailed to each Department involved in the clean -up campaign. REQUEST FOR REPORT ON CHUCKHOLE PATCHING PROGRAM Mr. Mullen stated that the Street Department did an outstanding job on the patching of chuckholes this spring, particularly in view of the extremely bad winter weather. There has been much good comment and few complaints regarding the patching of chuckholes this year. He requested that the Board ask the Street Department to provide a report on the amount of materials used and the manhours spent in chuckhole repair, with the report to be submitted next Monday, Play 1. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m.