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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.