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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/24/1980 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 1980 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:30 a.m., on Monday, November 24, 1980, by President Patrick M. McMahon, with Mr. McMahon, Mr. Richard L. Hill and Mr. Joseph E. Kernan present. Deputy City Attorney Terry A. Crone was also present. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING APPROVED Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. McMahon and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 10, 1980, were approved as submitted. AGENDA ITEM ADDED Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, a request to advertise to receive bids for the towing and storage of abandoned vehicles was added to the agenda immediately following the request to advertise for bids for guardrails on Angela Hill and Ironwood Drive. RE- CONFIRM ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR PHILLIPA STREET SANITARY SEWER PROJECT Mr. McMahon stated that the public hearing was a continuation of the hearing held on November 10, 1980, and, because of the concerns expressed by the affected residents at that time, the Board had decided to tour the area in an effort to better understand their fears and complaints. Mr. Hill stated that he, Joe Kernan and the Mayor had toured the area and noticed that there was some improvement made by the contractor concerning the project but also acknowledged that there were some problems with sidewalks in the area and a need for additional grading on the new roadway and the lots surrounding it. Mr. Hill stated that the city desired to work with the individual property owners to try and assess the amount of grading to be done. He stated that sidewalks and curbs had not been included in the original project and, in the future, probably would be on similar projects. Mr. Hill advised that the city felt it could assist the property owners with a Barrett Law project for sidewalk repair whereby the residents would pay half the cost of the repairs and the city would pay the remaining half. He stated that a number of the unimproved lots did not have structures or buildings on the properties, and he felt it might be wise for those property owners to delay the sidewalk repair at this time. Mr. Hill further stated that the city would pursue any claim it received with the contractor but did not want to have the property owners wait for an outcome since this would undoubtedly involve litigation. He stated that the city had a maintenance bond on file for the work done, and he stressed that nothing could be done about problems that may occur, only those that actually happen. Mrs. Jack Young, 1713 South Phillipa, asked about the construction of catch basins, and Mr. Mcrlahon stated that the city would be installing the catch basins hopefully before the end of the year. Mrs. Young asked if the property owners would have an option on whether or not they wanted the sidewalks repaired. Mr. McMahon stated that the property owner could elect to have the work done under the Barrett Law process if he or she desired. He asked that those property owners interested in having the work done contact the Board of Public Works Office within the next two weeks. He stated that the assessment of the sidewalk work would be separate from the sewer assessments. Mr. Hill also asked that the property owners who have problems with ungraded soil contact the Engineering Department. He stated that there appeared to be problems with the grading on those lots on Hillside. Mrs. Young expressed concern about the cave -ins which were occurring at the house taps. Mr. McMahon stated that a television camera had been used in the sewer lines and it had been determined that there was no material in the sewer and there was no leaking or breaking at the seams. He felt the cave -ins at the house taps were probably REGULAR MEETING only settlement on the trench. He assured tl area could be checked again with the televis', Young asked if a fence would be constructed t went through. Mr. Hill stated that the city to enter onto private property and erect sucl that he would look at the city -owned portion and have an inspection made. Mrs. June Wessi wondered if the property owner would have to $1,000 of damage if the street caved in as a installation. Mr. McMahon stated that, if t] with the original construction and the sewer responsibility of the contractor. He stated maintenance bond was on file for the project three years, there was any problem which couil faulty construction, the city's Legal Departs matter. Mrs. Wesszo stated that the work dos Meade did not show the sewer taps, but on Phi determine where the taps were by the indentai Mr. McMahon again asked those property owner; ticipate in the sidewalk repair program unde process to notify the Clerk of the Board wit] Mr. McMahon apologized to the property owner.- delays in the sewer construction and stated taking steps in the future to assure that the occur again. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMa] Kernan and carried, the public hearing was ci Roll No. 2985, which was approved by the Boal. was re- confirmed. PUBLIC HEARING - IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO (HAWBAKER STREET SANITARY SEWER PROJECT) This was the date set for holding a public h of sanitary sewers on Hawbaker Street, autho Resolution No. 3501, 1980, adopted by the Bo The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News which w ficient. It was noted that the property own Improvement Resolution had been sent notice the preliminary assessment for the repair wo that the total cost of the project was estim He explained that the city would pay 50% of project was approved. He stated that proper the city for sewer improvements as was done city then prepares an estimate of those cost assessment roll is developed. A public hear determine if the project should proceed. Mr there is not an established health problem i sewer installation would, therefore, be a vo the project would proceed if more than 50% o desired. He stated that, if more than 50% o opposed the project, it would not be authori stated that the Board would allow a two -week to inform the Board of their wishes concerni Mr. Joseph Gosztola, 1318 Roelke Drive, stat property at 742 Ireland Road. He explained recently rezoned for a doctor's office, and that he hook onto the sanitary sewer because concerning the soil in the area. He stated not be used to a great volume. He stated tb other property owners in the area, there wet having some problems with their septic tank that the petition reflected over 50% of the the area. He explained that the Christian C property on Hawbaker Street was in need of s were three or four homes owned by the Center Ray DeRyckere, 644 East Ireland Road, submit NOVEMBER 24, 1980 e residents that the on camera. Mrs. here the new road would not be able a fence. He stated of land in that area o, 1718 Phillipa pay the first result of the sewer .ere was any problem tap, it would be the that a three -year and, if, after the .d be determined as lent would pursue the Le on Prospect and .11ipa, a person could :ion in the ground. who wished to par - the Barrett Law .in a two -week period. for the problems and :hat the city would be :se problems would not Lon, seconded by Mr. .osed and Assessment •d on March 10, 1980, 501, 1980 aring on the construction ized under Improvement rd on November 3, 1980. otice in the South re found to be suf- rs affected by the f the hearing and k. Mr. McMahon noted ted at $47,483.42. he cost if the y owners can petition n this case. The and a preliminary ng is then held to McMahon stated that the area and the untary matter, and the property owners the property owners ed by the Board. He period for the residents .g the sewer project. d that he owned hat the property was t had been suggested of the conditions hat the sewer would .t, in talking with people who were ystems. He stated roperty owners in nter which owned wers and that there in that area. Mr. ed to the Board a r 1 1 _.L REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 1980 petition representing more than 50% of the taxpayers who were opposed to the sewer construction. He referred to the petition previously submitted by Mr. Gosztola in favor of the project and stated that some of those names were not taxpayers. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the petition was filed. Mr. McMahon explained to Mr. DeRyckere that the law specifies "property owners" and the church if it owned property would have a vote on the matter. Mr. DeRyckere explained that the petition submitted by Mr. Gosztola included the names of the people living on the church property. Mr. Fred Ullery, 734 East Ireland Road, stated that there were nine property owners on Hawbaker Street, five of whom were against the sewer project. He stated that it had been explained to the residents originally that the petition being submitted to the Board was merely an inquiry for a cost estimate and not an indication of their support of the project. He stated that he was opposed to the project. Mr. McMahon explained that the Engineering Department would review the petitions filed and check the property owners in the area. He stated that it appeared the Bullards signed both petitions, and he stated that if they were opposed to the project, they should contact the Board and so inform it. He stated that the Board would make a decision on whether or not to proceed with the sewer project at the December 8th meeting of the Board, and this determination would be based on the wishes of the majority of the property owners. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the matter was continued to the December 8th Board meeting. VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3500. 1980 - CONFIRMED (JACKSON STREET This was the date set for holding a public hearing on Vacation Resolution No. 3500, 1980, for the vacation of Jackson Street from Prairie Avenue north to the first east -west alley north of Prairie Avenue. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri - County News which were found to be sufficient. It was noted that a notice had been sent to all property owners in the vicinity of the proposed vacation and letters had been received from the various city agencies indicating that there was no objection to the proposed vacation. Mr. Bela Keresztes, 1969 Prairie Avenue, stated that he desired to have the street vacated since it had been laying idle for many years. Mrs. Virginia Wolford, 1908 South Jackson, stated that she was in favor of the vacation since the road was only being used by speeding motorcyclists and was a dumping ground for trash and garbage. Mr. Albert Kovacs, 1605 South Jackson, stated that he was the owner of the Budapest Knight Restaurant and he was supporting the vacation of the street. There was no one present to remonstrate against the vacation. There was a question raised regarding the vacation and how it would revert to the property owners. Mr. Keresztes stated that the city had previously taken his property for the street. Mr. McMahon stated that, if what Mr. Keresztes stated was true, the vacated portion of Jackson Street probably would revert back to him. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the Board confirmed the Vacation Resolution and ordered preparation of the Assessment Roll to be filed on December 1, 1980. ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARING - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3498, 1980 (BENDIX DRIVE) This being the date set, hearing was held on the Assessment Roll with respect to Vacation Resolution No. 3498, 1980, for the vacation of Bendix Drive from the southerly line of the Conrail Railroad right -of -way to a point 489 feet northeast, and the first east west alley south of Linden Avenue from Bendix Drive to a point approximately 135 feet east, City of South Bend. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News which were found to be sufficient. i REGULAR MEETING The Assessment Roll lists $0.00 net benefits to abutting properties. No remonstrators wer written remonstrances were filed with the Boa made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and ment Roll was approved and said resolution is ratified and confirmed and said proceedings c NOVEMBER 24, 1980 .nd $0.00 net damages present and no -d. Upon a motion carried, the Assess - in all things .osed. PUBLIC HEARING ON SUSPENSION OF TRASH HAULER'S LICENSE Mr. McMahon noted that complaints had been re concerning the operation of a trash business area by Mr. Robert B. Weymon, specifically in the residence at 1620 South William Street. operation of the trash business was in violat Code and a certified letter had been sent to 14, 1980, informing him of the possibility of license by the Board at this public hearing. that, since the Board had not received the re mail signed by Mr. Weymon, there was some que not he had received the notice sent to him. discussion on whether or not to proceed with since Mr. Weymon was not in attendance nor wa this matter. Mr. McMahon asked the Legal Dep the possibility of personally serving notice he suggested that the matter be continued to of the Board for that reason. Mrs. John Zeml spoke in objection to the practice of Mr. Wey city force him to stop operating his trash bu tial area. APPROVAL OF PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVITS (FI Mr. McMahon noted that Standard Mechanical, I Corporation had submitted for Board approval Affidavits for work done on the construction Mr. McMahon stated that a Waiver of Lien and struction from both contractors had been file advised that the contracts have been complete been found to be in order. Upon a motion mad by Mr. Hill and carried, the Project Completi Mechanical, Inc. and Colip Electric Corporati APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 - DYE PLUMB (FIRST BANK CENTER) Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $6,766.94 Heating was submitted for Board approval. Th contract was necessary because of revisions i and increased the contract price to $89,766.9 that the Construction Manager and Architect b order and found it to be in order and recomme motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconced by Mr. K change order was approved. APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NOS. 3 AND 4 - KO (FIRST BANK CENTER) Mr. McMahon stated that Koontz - Wagner was sub No. 3 for a decrease of $234.86 in electrical portion of First Bank Center. Mr. McMahon no price would be revised to $70,718.06. Also b Change Order No. 4 for an increase of $1,023. contract price for work on the Garage portion McMahon explained that the change orders were of electrical modifications in conduit lines orders had been reviewed and recommended for Construction Manager and Architect. Upon a m McMahon, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, orders were approved. eived by the Board n a residential the vicinity of .e stated that the .on of the Municipal [r. Weymon on November suspension of his Mr. McMahon stated eipt for certified tion on whether or 'here was a brief he public hearing he represented in .rtment to look into .pon Mr. Weymon, and he December 8th meeting -ak, 1903 South Franklin, ion and asked that the iness in her residen- RE STATION NO. 11) nc. and Colip Electric Project Completion of Fire Station No. 11. a Guarantee for Con - d with the Board. He d and the project has e by Mr. McMahon, seconded on Affidavits for Standard on were approved. AND HEATING from Dye Plumbing and increase in the the sanitary lines Mr. McMahon stated d reviewed the change ded approval. Upon a rnan and carried, the - WAGNER ELECTRIC mitting Change Order work on the Atrium ted that the contract eing submitted was 04, making the new $125,899.85. 14r. necessitated because and that both change approval by the otion made by Mr. the above change C REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 1980 APPROVAL OF MICHIANA AREA C.E.T.A. CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT Mr. Hill explained that the agreement included all C.E.T.A. slots assigned to the city, and the Mayor would now be the executing agency for the city. The Consortium Agreement being submitted for Board approval would make the city current and up -to -date with the new management of C.E.T.A. services. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the agreement was approved. APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.PROGRAM CONTRACTS Ms. Marzy Bauer, Director of the Department of Community Development, submitted for Board approval the following contract for work under the Community Development Program: Southold Heritage Foundation, Inc. $ 24,000.00 Bureau of Substandard Buildings 90,000.00 Department of Public Parks 30,000.00 Bureau of Housing 450,000.00 She explained that the above figures represented administrative costs for Southold Heritage Foundation, Substandard Buildings and the Bureau of Housing, and the $30,000.00 for the Park Department would be used for equipment. Mr. McMahon noted that the contracts would fund routine program activities through Community Development Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above contracts were approved. APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS Mr. Hill explained that, as a result of complaints brought to the attention of the city concerning certain damaged sidewalks, a notice to repair the sidewalks had been sent to the property owners of 425 North St. Louis Boulevard, 509 North Eddy and 1811 West Ford Street, in accordance with the Municipal Code. He explained that failure to repair the sidewalks, which had been determined to be a safety hazard for pedestrians, necessitated further action by the city, and he requested that the Board authorize the city to proceed with the necessary repair work and place a lien against the property. He stated that the building at 1811 West Ford was vacant as a result of being burned. Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, authorization for the city to proceed with the necessary repair work at the above loca- tions was approved. APPROVE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS - ANGELA HILL AND IRONWOOD DRIVE Mr. Neil A. Shanahan, Manager of the Bureau of Public Construction, requested approval from the Board to advertise to receive bids for the installation of guardrails on Angela Hill and on the west . side of Ironwood Drive south of Pleasant Street and the bridge. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, approval was given. APPROVE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS - TOWING AND STORAGE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES Mr. Kernan explained that the city is presently under contract with Steve and Gene's Auto /Truck Salvage and Repair for the towing and storage of abandoned vehicles valued at over $100. He stated that vehicles valued at less than $100 are also towed and stored at the Olive Street Pumping Station. He explained that the city was attempting to get out of the business of storing automobiles, and it was the city's decision to specify in the bids that one price be set for towing and storage fees irregardless of the amount of time the vehicle is held. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the request to advertise for bids was approved. 12 r1*1 1 REGULAR MEETING ACCEPTANCE OF QUITCLAIM DEED FOR STATE RI (FIRST BANK CENTER) Mr. McMahon explained that the city had beer an encroachment agreement with the State Hid regarding the construction of the First Bank underground encroachments onto state highway more specifically U.S. 20 and State Road 33. that the state was agreeable to quitclaimin€ question to the city. Upon a motion made by by Mr. Hill and carried, the quitclaim deed of -way was accepted and the Clerk was instrt The matter was also referred to the Legal DE how the rights -of -way would be deeded back t those portions which were being encroached t NOVEMBER 24. 1980 -OF-WAY attempting to pursue way Commission Center and certain around the project, Mr. McMahon stated those highways in Mr. McMahon, seconded or the above rights - ted to record same. artment to determine the state excluding on. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH HUMANE SOCIETY OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY i Mr. Hill explained that the city was desirou agreement with the Humane Society for animal services for the calendar year 1981 at a cos $115,000, payable in monthly installments. $115,000 figure did not reflect an increase paid to the Humane Society. He asked Mr. Ph Society Director, if dispatch reports and of number of animals handled within the city li to the Board and Common Council. Mr. Snyder the reports would be furnished as requested. by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Kernan and c was approved. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL OF FRANKLIN PEST CONT Mr. McMahon noted that proposals had been r ing companies for pigeon control on River B and the Western Avenue viaduct: Orkin Exterminating Co. Pier Park: 4612 S. Main Street Plaza: South Bend, Indiana Franklin Pest Control 614 West Calvert Street South Bend, Indiana Arrow Services, Inc. 1028 E. Colfax South Bend, Indiana Indiana Terminix Co. 1818 Miami Street South Bend, Indiana of entering into an control and shelter to the city of e stated that the. ver the 1980 amount 1 Snyder, Humane er reports on the .its could be provided stated that copies of Upon a motion made rried, the contract L FOR PIGEON CONTROL eived from the follow - d Plaza, Pier Park Pier Park, Plaza and Western Ave. viaduct: Pier Park, Plaza and Western Ave. viaduct Pier Park, Plaza and Western Ave. viaduct 5% paid -in- advance discount $ 600.00 4,091.00 900.00 :11 11 1,278.00 1,214.10 Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the low proposal of Franklin Pest Control to provide pigeon control services through November 30, 1981, was approved. APPROVE SOLICITATION OF KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSION RIVER BEND PLAZA A request was received from Big Brothers /Bi County for permission of the Knights of Col cannister sale on River Bend Plaza on Decem It was noted that proceeds from the cannist Brothers /Big Sisters. Upon a motion made b by Mr. Hill and carried, the request for so Bend Plaza was approved. Sisters of St. Joseph mbus to conduct a er 13 and 14, 1980. r sale benefit Big Mr. McMahon, seconded icitation on River 1 1 fl REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 1980 REQUEST FOR OPEN AIR STAND LICENSE - RIVER BEND PLAZA (PENNY HUGHES A request for an open air stand license on River Bend Plaza for a couple of weeks.in December in order to sell natural foods cookbooks was received from Penny Hughes, 1918 Southern View Drive. In a letter to the Board, Ms. Mikki Dobski recommended the Robertson's block as most appropriate for the stand. The question of requiring insurance liability was briefly discussed, and Mr. McMahon stated that it has been the Board's glicy of requiring a Certificate of Insurance in the amount of ,000,000 liability for booths and stands. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the request was referred to the Controller's Office for review as to insurance requirements and continued to the December lst meeting of the Board. APPROVE SALE OF BALLOONS AT HOLIDAY FESTIVAL PARADE Ms. Mikki Dobski, Coordinator of River Bend Plaza, requested Board approval for the sale of balloons by the Xi Beta Psi Sorority during the Holiday Festival Parade to be held on November 22, 1980. Mr. Kernan explained that, because the Board's meeting of November 17th had been cancelled, approval for the sale prior to the parade had not been possible. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the request was approved retroactive to November 22, 1980. APPROVE COUNTER -OFFER FOR PURCHASE OF 1817 BENTON COURT Mr. McMahon explained that a request had previously been received for the purchase of city -owned property located at 1817 Benton Court. An offering price of $487.50 had been established and Mr. Robert Hennesey, 216 East Dayton Street, had counter - offered $30.00 for the property. On September 15, 1980, the Board had rejected the counter -offer and offered the property for sale at $200.00. Mr. McMahon explained that Mr. Hennesey was now offering the Board $100.00 for the lot with the explanation that, due to the size of the property, a building permit could not be issued for it. It was noted that Mr. Hennesey had indicated in his letter to the Board that he was an adjacent property owner. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the counter -offer of $100.00 was accepted, subject to approval by the Common Council. APPROVE OPEN AIR STAND LICENSE - NORTHWEST CORNER LOGAN & JEFFERSON Mrs. Frank Perri, 425 West 11th Street, Mishawaka, submitted an application for an open air stand license at the northwest corner of Logan and Jefferson in order to sell Christmas trees. It was noted that, during the summer, a license had been approved for the sale of fresh fruits and vegetables at that location. Mr. Don Newman, 116 Duddington Place, S.E., Washington, D.C., submitted a letter authorizing the use of his lot to Mrs. Perri. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the application was approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's Office for issuance. APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, requested Board approval of the following traffic control devices: INSTALL 1 HOUR PARKING - 123 N. Taylor REVISE TO 35 SPEED LIMIT - Miami Rd., Jackson to Widener REVISE TO 40 SPEED LIMIT - Miami Rd., Kern to Jackson INSTALL 25 SPEED LIMIT (SCHOOL) - Miami Rd., Widener to a point approximately 500' south of Jackson REVISE TO STOP SIGN - On Woodcliff at Corby REVISE TO STOP SIGN - On Crosby at Eisenhower ,-' REGULAR MEETING INSTALL 25 WHEN CHILDREN PRESENT - On Fell from Donmoyer to Klinger REVISE TO 30 MPH - FELLOWS ST. FROM DONMOY INSTALL NO PARKING 7 AM - 7 PM, EXCEPT SUN side of Sample from a point west of Arno a point east of Grant St. INSTALL NO PARKING ANYTIME - South side of Grant St. to the railroad crossing East INSTALL NO PARKING ANYTIME - North side of from railroad crossing (White Farm) East Arnold to a point approximately 100' Wes INSTALL NO PARKING ANYTIME - North side of a point 150' east of Walnut to a point t driveway to the business establishment TX INSTALL NO PARKING ANYTIME - North side of a point 50' east of Kosciuszko to a poin west of Kosciuszko Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded the above traffic control devices were appr APPROVAL OF CLEAN -UP OF LOTS NOVEMBER 24, 1980 Street R TO CHIPPEWA AY - North d St. to Sample from Sf Arnold Sample of t of Arnold Sample from o include the est of Harris Sample from t 75' Mr. Hill and carried, d. A request from the Environmental /Action Center was received for permission to have city environmental crews clean the following lots within the city: ADDRESS 2217 Bertrand 316 Cushing 515 S. Fellows Lot S. of 1521 S. Catalpa (1525 S. Catalpa) Lot E. of 1126 Napier (1124 Napier) Lot W. of 526 E. Ohio (524 E. Ohio) 533 E. Dayton 539 E. Milton 1200 block of Nirtzel Court Alley rear of 3221 W. Western 2121 S. Lafayette 1818 Fassnacht 116 E. Haney 709 Arch 708 E. Wayne Lot E. of 730 Broadway 710 E. Wayne Lot W. of 722 E. Wayne 113 N. Frances 534 S. Kenmore ITION Weeds Junk, backyard hole should be f'lled Weeds Litter, brush Tree rimmings Litte Litte Litte appl Bushe Rats Litte Litte Obnox wal Brush Bushe Litte Bushe Brush Weeds Garba It was noted that property owners had been the lots and had failed to comply. Upon. a McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, REQUESTS TO PURCHASE CITY - OWNED PROPERTIES An inquiry into the possible purchase of a East Calvert Street was received from Mr. R East Calvert Street. A similar request to located at 606 North Johnson Street was rec Joseph Pendzinski, 602 North Johnson Street by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and ca were referred to the various city agencies to whether or not the city need retain the (Note: The property at 606 North Johnson h , brush, junk, trash , garbage & trash , furniture, weeds, boxes, ances, junk , junk, garbage, trash ead brush piles, junk furniture ous, unwholesome on side- , litter, furniture, junk grass clipping, junk , weeds, junk & bushes , trash uncollected vised to clean up tion made by Mr. e request was approved. ity -owned lot at 405 nald S. Annis, 407 urchase the lot ived from Mr. and Mrs. Upon a motion made ried, the requests or a determination as ots for any reason. d just recently been 71 L it REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 1980 deeded to the city, and a dwelling was situated thereon. A subsequent call from the Mayor's Office revealed that the lot . and dwelling were to be used by the Bureau of Housing under its Homestead Program and was, therefore, not for sale.) APPROVAL OF CONTRACTOR'S BONDS The following Contractor's Bonds were recommended for approval by Raymond S. Andrysiak: Jack 0. Scott and Joyce S. Scott, d /b /a Scott & Associates Ronald Moore, d /b /a Consolidated Construction Company Richard A. Stickler Contracting Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above Bonds were approved, with the Bonds of Scott and Associates and Consolidated Construction Company retroactive to November 17, 1980, and the Bond of Richard A. Stickler Contracting retroactive to November 21, 1980. APPROVAL OF HANDICAPPED PARKING PERMITS Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the following handicapped parking permits were approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's Office for issuance: Clarence E. Snyder, 405 Tonti Avenue Auburn T. Garner, 617 Byrkit, Mishawaka Gladys B. Furr, 706 Juniper Place Mrs. Maureen Kay Steinhoffer, 2106 W. Hamilton Anna M. Johnson, 16325 Fairfield, Granger STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT The report indicated a total of 22 outages between the period of November 3 through 18, 1980. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the report was filed. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Chief Deputy Controller Michael L. Vance submitted Claim Docket No. 21354 through No. 22184 and recommended approval. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the report was filed and the claims approved. SCRAP AND JUNK PROBLEM REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OFFICE Mr. Walter Szymkowiak, Second District Councilman, submitted a letter to the Board concerning trash and junk problems being experienced in an alley in his district. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the matter was referred to the Environmental Control Office for follow -up. REQUEST FOR SPEED CONTROL ON ORANGE - COLFAX CONNECTOR A letter from Irene Sloboda, 204 North Jackson Street, was submitted requesting the installation of speed control devices on the Orange - Colfax Connector between Olive and Birdsell Street. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for review and recomemndation. Mr. Walter M. Szymkowiak, Second District Councilman, also requested the installation of a traffic signal at Walnut and Colfax rather than the current stop signs. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, his request was referred to the Engineering Department for review. REGULAR MEETING There being no further business to come befo motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m. ATTEST: Barbara J. Bye s, Clete atric .ichaY !r: - . NOVEMBER 24, 1980 re the Board, upon a Kernan and carried, E. Kernan 11