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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/18/1978 Board of Public Works Minutes337 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 18, 1978 A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, December 18, 1978 by President Patrick M. McMahon, with Mr. McMahon and Mr. Brunner present and Mr. Mullen absent. Deputy City Attorney Terry A. Crone was also present. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING APPROVED Mr. Brunner reported that the minutes of the December 11 meeting had been reviewed and he made a motion that the minutes be approved as submitted. Mr. McMahon seconded the motion and it carried. OPENING OF BIDS - LEASE /PURCHASE OF COPY EQUIPMENT This was the date set for receiving bids for the Lease /Purchase of Copy Equipment for the Bureau of Housing. 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: St. John's Business Machines - Notification received that they were not bidding the project Addressograph- Multigraph - Notification received that they were not bidding the project. IBM Corporation Bid was signed by C. David Moore, South Bend, Indiana non- collusion affidavit was in order and a 10% bid bond was submitted.. Bid - Series III Copier - Monthly Charge - $535.57 (15,000 copies) Collator 99.39 Attachment 4.82 Purchase Option - $25,620.00 Less Purchase Accruals $ 5,620.00 Total $19,863.75 Xerox Corporation Bid was signed by Robert Alexander, non- collusion affidavit was in order and a certified check was submitted. Bid - 5400 Duplicator - Monthly Charge - $ 525.00 per month (16,000 copies) Placement Charge 115.00 20 Bin Sorter 48.00 Option - 4500 Monthly Charge - $430.00 per month (10,175 copies) Placement Charge 110.00 Option - 4000 Monthly Charge ­$270.00 per month (7,610 copies) Placement Charge 85.00 Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried the bids were referred to the Bureau of Housing and the Controller's Office for review and recommendation. TAXICAB LICENSE APPROVED - JEFFREY HART14AN This was the date set for a hearing on the denial of a taxicab license for Jeffrey Hartman. Mr. Hartman was present. Jerry Works of the St. Joseph County CETA Office.was present. Mr. Works said he was not speaking in his capacity as a CETA officer but did get to know Mr. Hartman through the.State Department of Corrections. He presented to the Board a letter from Harry Hegman, State Parole ripZ] 1 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 18. 1978 Officer, noting that Mr. Hartman was released on parole from the South Bend Work Release Center on April 10, 1978. The letter stated that during the time Mr. Hartman was on parole, he cooperated and there have been no reports that he has been involved with local law enforcement agencies. Mr. Hartman has held several jobs since his release and Mr. Hegman noted that the potential for Mr.. Hartman successfully completing his parole is very good. Mr. Works then noted that the Board's denial was based on incomplete information on Mr. Hartman's application and said he would like to give the Board that information now. He said Mr. Hartman was arrested and convicted of burglary and was sentenced to one to five years. He served thirteen months at the Indiana State Farm and six months at the Work Release Center. Mr. Hartman has been employed by the Sibley Foundry Company. He was married on May 3, 1978 and is seeking this taxicab license to gain employment to supplement his wife's income and to give himself something to do. Mr. Works said he would like the Board to consider this information and grant the license so that Mr. Hartman can go to work for the Yellow Cab Company. Mr. McMahon noted that the application reviewed did not contain all this information although Mr. Hartman did not misrepresent his back- ground. Mr. McMahon then moved, based on Mr. Work's statements this morning and the letter from the parole officer, that the taxicab license for Jeffrey Hartman be approved and the City Controller's office be advised of the action of the Board. Mr. Brunner seconded the motion and it.carried RUM VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION RE; 307 W, CALVERT The Rum Village Neighborhood Association submitted to the Board a letter requesting that the Board not renew the scrap yard license of Albert Mickelson for his location at 307 W. Calvert Street. Ann Vargyas, President of the Association, was present as were a number of members of ,,the organization. Mrs. Vargyas said the area residents object to the operation for a number of reasons. She said the original request was to operate a recycling center and not a junk yard. She noted the safety hazard to children and other residents because of the operation and the condition of the grounds and said a child was assaulted at this site. Teachers in schools in the area are very concerned about this type of operation where school children must walk. She noted that the Rum Village area has five junk yards operating. Members of the Rum Village Neighbor- hood Association are trying to improve and maintain their residential neighborhood. This business causes,heavy truck traffic on Calvert Street. Every street leading into Rum Village must pass these junk yards which are eyesores.. She noted concern over the amount of debris at the site and along the railroad right -of -way. Mrs. Vargyas asked the Board to deny the license renewal in order to try to preserve the Rum Village neighborhood. She also pointed out that Mr. Mickelson has an approved junk yard site on Prairie Avenue and asked the Board to request that he move his operation from Calvert Street to the Prairie Avenue location where there are no residences nearby. She asked.that a timetable for the move from Calvert Street be established. Albert Mickelson was present as was his attorney Carl Liebowitz. Mr. Liebowitz said it was very easy to write letters and to make statements which might be considered slanderous. He submitted a.number.of pictures'of scrap yards and other locations in and around the Rum Village area, noting debris and unfenced locations in existence. He asked that these business places be inspected for violations. With regard to the incident where the child was assaulted, Mr. Liebowitz noted that the business at 307 W. Calvert Street is fenced and the fence is closed and locked when the business is not operating. He said it was blatant for the Association to suggest putting.Mr. Mickelson out of business. He noted that other scrap yard operators have more than one location and, if REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 18, 1978 3 3`) properly licensed and operating in compliance with the ordinances, there is no reason why an owner cannot have several locations. Mr. Liebowitz pointed out that Mr. Mickelson has been operating on Calvert Street for a number of years and has been complying with the City ordinances. The stand of the neighborhood association is unwelcome. He said there has been much adverse publicity in the South Bend Tribune regarding the Calvert Street business and filed with the Board a statement from Mark Argosh for the Rum Village Neighborhood Association, disclaiming any responsibility or prior knowledge of the recent newspaper articles. Mr. Liebowitz pointed out there are a number of businesses in the area which generate traffic on Calvert Street. This is a heavily traveled area and the traffic is not all coming to 307 W. Calvert. He said he did not like to.see the neighborhood association embark on a program of trying to put someone out of business, He noted that Mr. Mickelson has been. operating his business in accordance with ordinances and regulations and has paid taxes. Mr. Mickelson met with the neighborhood association in an attempt to work out the:problems. The operation has passed the Fire Department inspection and will cooperate with the Environmental Protection Office to allow inspectors needed to secure his license and will correct any violations which may exist. Councilman Mary Chris Adams suggested that licenses for scrap yards be issued on a month to month basis so that if violations occurred and were not corrected, the license would not be renewed. Mr. Brunner said the City would vigorously pursue the proper inspections to see that violations are corrected by making inspections prior to the issuance of any licenses. He noted that the City dealt with Mr. Mickelson.on a property on Phillipa Street and the matter was.in court for two years before it was partially resolved through a consent agreement signed by the City and Mr. Mickelson. He said he would hope it would not require another two -year period to get compliance on the property on Calvert Street. He said there.is a voluminous file on the Mickelson properties. The City recognizes that the Rum Village Association does face problems and is attempting to work to preserve their residential neighborhood. The City is committed to cooperate with them in this effort. Licensing requirements will be enforced fairly and impartially on all such operations. Mr. Brunner then asked Mr. Liebowitz if there was a possibility that Mr. Mickelson would be moving his operation from Calvert Street to Prairie Avenue. Mr. Liebowitz said Mr. Mickelson would be working to alleviate any problems on Calvert Street and there is a possibility that the operation might be moved but he is not in a position to give any timetable. Mr. Mickelson said it. would not be moved within a year. Mr. Liebowitz said Mr. Mickelson would work with the City inspectors and would comply with ordinances.governing licensing but felt other operations should be dealt with in the same manner. He said he felt the City was being used by the Neighborhood Association to harrass Mr. Mickelson. Mr. Brunner said the intent of the City is to enforce the ordinances against all businesses fairly and impartially. He said the pictures submitted by Mr. Liebowitz of alleged violations in other locations would be referred to the Environmental Protection Office for immediate inspections for.violations and appropriate action would be taken if warranted. George Diviak, Vice President of the Association, said he had driven past Mr. Mickelson's site on Prairie Avenue and the Bush location on Washington Street and had observed that.junk cars and other material were being moved from Washington Street to Prairie Avenue. He said '.the Association was curious to know whether Mr. Mickelson had an arrangement with Mr. Bush to move.this material and whether Mr. Mickelson was trying to surround the Rum Village area with junk yards. Mr..Liebowitz responded that they were not trying to surround the Rum Village neighborhood and said Mr. Mickelson had agreed to cooperate with all City agencies in any inspections required for issuance of his license. 340 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 18,1978 FILING OF REVISED SCHEDULE FOR FUNDING FOR CRIME VICTIM COUNSELOR John Cimino, Director of the Criminal Justice Planning Bureau, submitted to the Board a revised schedule of funding to R.E.A.L. Services. He noted that the original request was for payment in two installments, but the installments will now be paid quarterly The total amount of the contract remains the same. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the notification of `.Crime Victim Counselor payments was filed. FINAL CHANGE ORDER APPROVED — AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK, PHASE III The Final Change Order in the Airport Industrial Park, Phase III was submitted to the Board by John Leszczynski, Manager of the Bureau of Public Construction. The change order reflects a deduction of $10.75 to adjust the contract to as -built quantities. The total contract price is $27,939.92. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the change order was approved. FINAL CHANGE ORDER APPROVED - AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK, PHASE IV DIVISION E The Final Change Order in the Airport Industrial Park, Phase IV, Division E, was submitted to the Board by John Leszczynski, Manager of the Bureau of Public Construction. The change order reflects an increase of $25,055.40 to cover unclassified excavation and additional drainage control. The total contract price is $227,614.59. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the change order was approved. FINAL CHANGE ORDER AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT APPROVED WERWINSKI STREET IMPROVEMENTS The Final Change Order in the Contract with Ziolkowski Construction Company for the Werwinski Street Improvements was submitted to the Board by John Leszczynski, Manager of the Bureau of Public Construction. The Change Order increases the contract by $5,618.13 and covers pavement replacement and adjusting the plans to as -built quantities. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the change order was approved. The Project Completion Affidavit for the project was also submitted. The total contract price is $17,395.13. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Project Completion Affidavit was approved and the Waiver of Lien filed. FINAL CHANGE ORDER AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT APPROVED BENDIX DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS The Final Change Order in the contract with Rieth Riley Construction Company for the Bendix DriveImp__rovements was submitted to the Board by John Leszczynski, Manager of the Bureau of Public Construction. The Change Order increases the contract by $4003.05 for the repaving of the intersection of Bendix and Linden and to adjust plans to as -built quantities. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the change order was approved. The Project Completion Affidavit for the project was also submitted. The total contract price.is $32,902.25. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Project Completion Affidavit, containing a maintenance agreement until December 18, 1981, was approved 1 REGULAR MEETING 341 DECEMBER 18, 1978 FINAL CHANGE ORDER AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT APPROVED CURB IMPROVEMENTS, CONTRACT I John Leszczynski, Manager of the Bureau of Public Construction, submitted to the Board the final Change Order in the 1977 Curb Improvements - Contract I. The Change Order increases the contract by $11,302.49 and is to cover additional intersection work and to adjust plans to as -built quantities. The contractor was Rieth -Riley Construction Company. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the change order was approved The Project Completion Affidavit for the project was also submitted. The total contract amount was $106,520.84. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr: Brunner and carried, the Project Completion Affidavit, containing a maintenance agreement until December 18, 1981, was approved. TEMPORARY ALLEY CLOSING APPROVED Muia Construction Company submitted to the Board a request to close the first east -wes-t alley south of LaSalle, from Notre Dame Avenue west for a period of two months during excavation and construction of a Dental Clinic at 215 N. Notre Dame Avenue. The Bureau of Traffic and Lighting reviewed the request and recommended approval provided the company barricades the alley properly with flasher barricades. Upon motion made by Mr, McMahon, seconded by Mr, Brunner and carried, the request was approved subject to the recommendation of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and to the posting of any bonds required by the Building Department. LEASE AGREEMENTS APPROVED - GATESWAY LEASING, INC. Lease agreements between the City of South Bend and Gatesway Leasing, Inc. for the leasing of a car for the Mayor and for the City Controller were submitted to the Board The leases are in accordance with the bid accepted by the Board and provide for a payment of $202.00 per month per vehicle. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the lease agreements were approved. BID ACCEPTED FOR RENTAL OF UNIFORMS Michael L. Vance, Chief Deputy City Controller, advised the Board that bids for the rental of uniforms for various city departments had been reviewed. Mr. Vance recommended acceptance of the low bid of Monarch Industrial Towel and Uniform Rental,, Inc. of $96,769.92 . for a two -year period. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the recommendation was approved and the bid accepted. Councilman Mary Chris Adams asked if new employees are issued new uniforms or used ones. The Board requested that Mr. Vance be asked to respond to the question. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL FOR ENGINEERING,- RELOCATION OF SOUTH SHORE TRACKS A proposal from Clyde Williams and Associates to provide professional engineering services for relocation of the South Shore tracks on Bendix Drive was submitted to the Board. Mr. McMahon said the City and the South Shore have agreed on the relocation of the tracks from the center of the Bendix Drive right -of -way to the east side of the street. Under the proposal submitted by Clyde Williams and approved by the South Shore, the fee is not to exceed $4,050.00 and the cost is to be shared equally by the City and the South Shore. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the proposal was approved. OR REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 18, 1978 REQUEST FOR STREET REPAIRS IN BELLEVILLE AREA Councilman Walter Kopczynski submitted to the Board a letter requesting a complete assessment of street repairs needed in the Belleville area and the securing of the necessary funds for the repairs. Mr. Kopczynski was present and made a statement to the Board that an immediate program should be approved to repair and reconstruct streets in the Belleville area. He said he took exception to statements made by administration officials in the past few days which are not based on fact. He said such statements degrade the Belleville area and will not be tolerated by the residents. Mr. Kopczynski said the real cause of the street problems is insufficient repair of the streets and of the sewers which can undermine the streets and the shifting of sand around the manholes over the past twenty -five years. He said the answer to the problem is preventive maintenance by the City and said a negative attitude of the administration has led to the present problems. He requested that the City use funds available in con - crete items in the budget to address the serious problems in the Belleville area. Mr. Kopczynski then displayed to the Board a report of the St. Joseph County Soil Committee regarding the area and said he would make the report available. He also displayed a piece of concrete removed during the reconstruction of the Olive Street sewer to illustrate how the material had eroded. He said recurrent failures in Olive Street have been eliminated by the reconstruction of the sewer. Mr. Kopczynski said any additional false statements regarding the street problem which tend to degrade the neighborhood might result in the filing of a class action suit against City officials by the Belleville residents. He then asked. that the Board of Works prepare a report showing the amount of money needed for repair of streets in the Belleville area and for the repair and separation of the sewer system. Mr. McMahon responded that he would .take exception to most of Mr. Kopczynski's statements. He said the Engineering Department staff is aware of street repair problems but makes determinations on the need for repairs not based on political motives. The City has done `a fair amount of work on the West side this year, including approximately $10,000 in repairs atthe,intersection of Ford and Rowantree. Mr. McMahon pointed out that money in the City budget for concrete is for maintenance items and not major repairs. He said he had a meeting with Mr. Kopczynski for the purpose of discussing street repairs in the Belleville area and had suggested proposed repairs on Ford Street from Sunnyfield to Scenic Mr. Kopczynski indicated at that time that he was not interested in that street repair because there were not many voters at the school. Mr. McMahon said he is familiar with the St. Joseph County Soil Report. Much of the Belle - ville area is mucky under the streets. There is also a record of water main failures and their locations in the area. He pointed out that the City does have qualified people to address the problem of street repairs, noting that one of his Bureau heads lives in the Belleville area and that the Street Commissioner also lives on the West side. Mr. Kopczynski said the statement about the Ford Street repairs was false. He said he is familiar with the vein of muck in the area and it is small. The entire area is not muckland. He asked for an.affirmative program for street repairs in the Belleville area to be laid out by the City. Mr. McMahon said the Engineering Department would respond to the Councilman's request. 1 343 REGULAR MEETING TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE APPROVED DECEMBER 18. 1978 Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, reported that at the request of the Torrington Company traffic conditions at their location were investigated and the following recommendations were now being made: A. Install No Parking Tow Away Zone, North Side of Sample, 100 feet east and west of Wellington (3700 and 3800 W. Sample) B. Install No Parking, Kenmore, both sides, from Sample north to first alley parallel to Sample (800 S. Kenmore). C. Install No Parking, North side of Sample from a point 100' east of Wellington to a point approximately 325' east of Wellington (3700 W. Sample) D. Revise to Tow Away Zone, North side of Sample from a point approximately 300' west of Kenmore to Kenmore (3700 W. Sample). E. Install No Parking, North side of Sample, from Kenmore to a point 100' east of Kenmore (3600 W. Sample). F. Revise to Tow Away.Zone South side of Sample from a point approximately 300' west of to a point approximately.150' east of the center line of Kenmore (3600 -3700 W. Sample). G. Install No Parking, Passenger Loading Zone, South side of 3700 W. Sample from a point approximately 30' west of to a point approximately 500' west of Kenmore. Mr. Wadzinski also recommended that a Yield Sign be revised to a Stop Sign on Bader at Rockne. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the traffic control recommendations were approved. HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES IN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT APPROVED Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, submitted to the Board for consideration four parking spaces in the central business district to be designated as handicapped parking spaces. The first recommendations provide for spaces near governmental offices and utilities and there will be an additional sixteen to twenty spaces in the downtown recommended at a later date. Recommended for approval at this time were: A.. South Side of 200 W. Wayne, first space west of Main Street B. South Side of 100 W. Wayne, first space east of Main Street - C. North side of 100 W. Jefferson, first space west of Main Street D. East side of 100 S. Lafayette, first space north of Jefferson Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the designated handicapped parking spaces in the central business district were approved. CENTURY CENTER CHANGE ORDERS APPROVED Patrick M. McMahon, Director of Public Works, submitted to the Board the following change orders in Century Center contracts: Contract No. 004 - Concrete, Masonry and Carpentry, H.G. Christman Co. Change Order No. 25 - Add $12,261.00 - Additional control joints for masonry cars, completion of retaining wall at race. 344 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 18, 1978 Change Order No. 26 - Add $ 252.00 - Miscellaneous modifi- cations required to meet field conditions. Change Order No. 27 - Add 7,308. 16 — Transfer of funding from Contract 104 to address area of split jurisdiction. 1 TOTAL - Add $ 19,821.16 Contract No. 104 - Hollow Metal & Hardward - Miller Steel Change Order No. 9 - Deduct $ 3,938.05 - Misc. Modifications, change in Convention Hall Door, Art Center Revisions ( +$745.00), reimbursement to Contract 004 for late delivery of frames Total - Deduct $ 3,938.05 Contract No. 018 - Graphics — North American Signs Change Orddr No. 1 - Add $ 5,198.80 — Additional work per revised . graphic schedule. Total - Add $ 5,198.80 Contract No. 020 - Window Walls - Flour City Arch. Metals Change Order No. 3 - Deduct $ 550.80 - Reflects credit for O'Brien Paint, plus extra work, reimbursed Total - Deduct $ 550.80 by Contract 004. Contract No. 043 - Electrical - Koontz- Wagner Change Order No. 18 - Add $ 316.00 - Additional fire alarm gongs - per Code Total - Add $ 316.00 Mr. McMahon discussed the change orders with the Board and noted that funding has been approved by the Council. Upon motion made by.Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried the Change Orders were approved-..,- AMENDMENT TO CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH RAYMOND ANDRYSIAK APPROVED Raymond S. Andrysiak submitted to the Board a letter stating that a consulting agreement entered into on February 27, 1978 for his services for one year provided for renewal. He noted the agreement has been mutually satisfactory and submitted a proposed amendment to extend the agreement for one year. The amendment extends the original agreement through December 31, 1979. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded:by Tyr. Brunner and carried, the amendment was approved. ■ 345 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 18, 1978 FILING OF LETTER TO INDIANA STATE HIGHWAY C014MISSION John Stancati, Director of .Utilities, submitted to the Board a copy of a letter sent to William Nixon at the.Plymouth office of the Indiana State Highway Commission regarding State Highway care within the City and noting that the job has not been done effectively. Mr. Stancati particularly called attention to U. S. 31 North, from Navarre to Angela, U. S. 31 South, from Chippewa to.Ireland Road, and the west side of the Cooper bridge. Mr. Stancati urged the State to recognize its obligation and indicated the State might be invoiced for City equipment used on State highways. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the letter was ordered filed. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Michael L. Vance, Chief Deputy City Controller, submitted to the Board Claim Docket Numbers 24062 through 24403 and recommended approval. Upon motion made by Mr, McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved Claim Docket Numbers 24062 through 24403 and directed that checks for payment be issued. APPROVAL OF BONDS Ray S. Andrysiak, Bureau of Engineering, reported that bonds for City Awning, Inc. and Braunsdorf's, Inca had been properly executed and could be approved. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the bonds were approved. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE FILED City Awning, Inc. submitted a standard Certificate of Insurance to cover work done in the City right -of -way. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the certificate was ordered filed. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT FILED The Street Light Outage report for the period December 4 through December 13 was submitted. The report indicated forty -eight outages. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the report was ordered filed. BID ACCEPTED - LEASE /PURCHASE OF DUPLICATING EQUIP14ENT Michael L. Vance, Chief Deputy City Controller, reported to the Board that bids received for the lease /purchase of duplicating equipment had been reviewed and he recommended that the base bid of A. B. Dick and Company, the low bidder, be accepted. Mr. Vance requested that the Xerox Corporation and International Business Machines, Inc. be sent cancellation notices effective thirty days from today for in -place equipment on the 12th floor and that the companies be notified that the equipment should not be removed for ninety days. Upon motion made Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the recommendation was approved and the bid awarded to A. B. Dick and Company. AGENDA ITEM ADDED Mr. McMahon noted that a recommendation from Police Chief Michael Borkowski was received after the posting of the meeting agenda and he made a motion that the item be added at this time. Mr. Brunner seconded the motion and it carried. by 346 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 18, 1978 BID FOR HOME LOCKS FOR THE ELDERLY ACCEPTED Police Chief Michael Borkowski reported to the Board that the only bid received for Horne Locks from the Seifer Safe and Lock Company had been reviewed and he recommended acceptance of the bid for Falcon D9370S double cylinder deadlocks at $16.00 each, with an installation charge of $7.00 each. Division Chief Glenn Terry was present and asked the Board to authorize `release of the certified check submitted by the company with the bid. Mr. McMahon advised that the check could be released upon the signing of a,contract and /or the filing of a Performance Bond if one was required. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the recommendation was approved and the bid awarded. FILING OF A14ENDED VACATION PETITION - AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., by its attorney Bruce BonDurant, files an amended petition for an alley vacation. The amended petition is for the vacation of the east -west alley between Lots 48 and 49 running east from Lafayette Street between Sample Street and Garst Street, continuing on between Lots 30 and 31 east to Main Street. Mr. McMahon reported that the Division of Engineering requested that the petitioner amend the original petition to include the entire alley thus eliminating creation of a dead -end alley. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the amended petition was filed and referred to the Engineering Department and Area Plan Commission staff for review and a utility check. There being motion made the meeting ATTEST: no further business to come before the Board, upon by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, adjourned at 10:54 a.m. Patricia DeClercq, Clergy r