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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/11/1981 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Board of May 11, 1981, by President John E. and Mr. Joseph E. Kernan present. present. MAY 11, 1981 Public Works was convened at 9:35 a.m., on Monday, Leszczynski, with Mr. Leszczynski, Mr. Richard Hill Deputy City Attorney Terry A. Crone was also MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING APPROVED Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 4, 1981, were approved as submitted. OPENING OF BIDS AND BID AWARD - STREET SWEEPERS This was °the date set for receiving and opening sealed bids for the purchase of two 1978 or newer, reconditioned dual gutter broom street sweepers. 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 bid was opened and publicly read: Ries Equipment Company Bid was signed by Norman G. Dahlmann, non - 2804 Catherwood Drive collusion affidavit was in order and a Indianapolis, Indiana 10% bid bond was submitted. Two 1978 Reconditioned Dual, Diesel Elgin Pelican Street Sweepers at $30,000.00 each Total Bid Amount: $60,000.00 Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the bid was referred to Mr. Sean Watt, Manager of the Division of Transportation, for review and recommendation. Following a review of the bid, Mr. Watt stated that the bid met all specifications and he recommended the award. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the bid of Ries Equipment Company in the total amount of $60,000.00 was awarded, subject to funding. OPENING OF BIDS - SALE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY (208 CHAPIN STREET) This was the date set for receiving and opening sealed bids for the sale of city - owned property located at 208 Chapin Street. 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. Leszczynski advised that, because the property had been offered for sale at more than $1,000.00 (the offering price being $1,160.00), the city was required by ordinance to legally advertise for the sale of the property. He noted that no bids had been received for the property, and upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the Clerk was instructed to contact the interested party and advise him to submit his offer to purchase to the Board. APPROVE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM PARK SPACE (DISPOSITION PARCEL NO. 2 -13, IND. R -66) Mr. Hill advised that FBT Bancorp, Inc. had submitted its check to the city in the amount of $39,958.00 for the purchase of the triangular parcel of land in front of the Morris Civic Auditorium, bounded by St. Joseph, Colfax and Michigan Streets. One of the stipulations for the sale of the property was that it remain as open space for park land and that no buildings or structures be constructed on the property without prior approval from the City. Mr. Hill advised that the City would now turn its Quit -Claim Deed over to FBT Bancorp. He stated that the area would continue to remain as open space or park land, but woul.d now be placed back on the tax rolls and considered taxable property. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the check from FBT in the amount of $39,958.00 was accepted and the necessary papers necessary to complete the transaction were filed. VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3507, 1981 - DENIED (RIVER PARK NURSING HOME) A public hearing on Vacation Resolution No. 3507, 1981, had been set and held on April 27, 1981; however, no decision by the Board was made as to the alley vacation, and a site visit had been conducted on May 5, 1981. Mr. Leszczynski noted that for this reason, the public hearing was being continued on this date. Mr. Edward Hardig, Attorney at Law, 419 West Jefferson Boulevard, stated that he was the attorney representing the River Park Nursing Home. REGULAR MEETING MAY 11, 1981 He stated that, in view of the opposition to the vacation of the entire alley, the Nursing Home was willing to only vacate the easterly portion of the alley. He stressed that, if there were any problems with ingress and egress with the Harters and the use of the vacated alley for their garage, the Nursing Home would be happy to dedicate a strip of land to provide them access. He stated that, according to the law, there was certain criteria for the vacation of an alley. He stated that one of the items to be considered is the access of surrounding property owners. He did not feel that property owners would be denied any access with the vacation of the alley. Another factor to consider is the effect the closing would have on emergency vehicular traffic. He pointed out that there is also a north -south alley in the block and part of the westerly portion of the east -west alley would not be vacated which could be used for emergency vehicles. The third factor was the inconvenience the vacation of an alley would cause. He stated that the property owners have expressed dis- satisfaction with the many people presently using the alley from the bank drive -in in the immediate area and those persons using the alley as a through street rather than Mishawaka Avenue. He stated that this was the only inconvenience caused and it would be eliminated for property owners with the vacation of the alley. Mr. Hardig advised that the Nursing Home had always been a good neighbor and was concerned about its neighbors and was now requesting permission to vacate the alley to assist in its expansion program. He stated that all that was being asked of the Board was the vacation of the alley, and suddenly the matter became a zoning issue because the residents were afraid of a two -story building being constructed. He stated that the rezoning issue was a separate issue and that no plans had been submitted for the expansion. He advised that the expansion calls for plans to add facilities for physical therapy, and he added that any nursing home is in need of expansion for bed facilities. He referred to a comment made by Councilwoman Beverlie Beck at the hearing on April 27th when she stated that the Nursing Home should relocate to a commercial area. He advised that tradition- ally in South Bend, nursing homes have been built and constructed in a residential and neighborhood -type atmosphere. He stated that, if the alley was vacated, the property would go back onto the tax rolls and provide an increase in the tax base for the city. He stated that construction of a new facility would increase the tax base substantially and would also create several new jobs in the community. He stated that the Nursing Home was not a bad or obnoxious -type facility and was not an industrial facility either, and had shown in the past that it was a good neighbor and would continue to be so. He felt there was no legal reason why they alley should not be vacated. He advised that, up until the public hearing held on April 27th, there had been no objection on the part of the city or its bureaus concerning the vacation, and the city had, in fact, indicated there was no objection to the vacation. Mrs. Raymond C. Harter, 924 South 26th Street, stated that she felt Mr. Hardig should have brought up the points he had just made at the prior public hearing. She mentioned that she and her neighbors had been given different information on what the expansion program would include. She pointed out that, on several occasions, she and her neighbors had to call the Nursing Home to report that one of its residents had left the premises and was lost in the neighborhood. Mrs. Joan Kincaid, 930 South 27th Street, stated that she felt Councilwoman Beck had represented the residents well and had conveyed their objection to the Board on the subject of the alley vacation. She stated that she was pleased the Mayor and Board had come out to take a look at the alley in question and the surrounding properties, and the Mayor had previously stated that the alley should remain as a buffer between commercial properties and the residential properties. She stresssed that she and her neighbors wanted to keep as much of the area residential as possible. Mrs. Kincaid advised that the residents have been bothered with Nursing Home employees parking on the streets in front of their homes despite the fact that the Nursing Home has a parking lot. She stated that when she questioned this, she was advised that the employees were afraid to park in the lot because it was not lighted. She felt this was a problem the Nursing Home would have to solve and the neighbors should not have to contend with it. She also stated that deliveries are made every morning in the alley between 6:00 and 6:30 a.m. She could see no reason for the alley to be vacated other than the fact that the Nursing Home wanted to use the property south of it for expansion. Mr. Tom Marshall, 927 South 27th Street, expressed concern about the safety of the neighborhood children regarding the alley vacation and the delivery trucks. REGULAR MEETING MAY 11, 1981 Mr. Leszczynski commented that it was apparent the alley was being used as a buffer zone to, separate the residential properties from the commercial. He stated that it was a rather long through alley which runs parallel to Mishawaka Avenue, and is used as access by the residents. He stated that, during the tour of the area, the Board had noticed that all of the surrounding properties were very well kept up and it was evident there was considerable pride in the neighborhood. He pointed out that, while the city may have no objection to an alley vacation prior to public hearing, the input the Board receives from the residents is weighed heavily prior to a determination. Mr. Hill stressed that the Board could not get involved in the issue of rezoning. He felt it had been helpful for the Board to look at the area, including the blocks to the east and west and see how those alleys were laid out in relation to the entire alley system in the area. He stated that the alley in question is a borderline for the commercial property and the residential area which begins immediately south of the alley system. Based on the concerns expressed by the residents, he stated that he had his doubts that taking away the buffer strip and vacating the alley would not cause inconvenience to the surrounding property owners. He felt the general inconvenience would occur based simply on the extension of potential commercial uses south of the alley system. He stated that the alley definitely served as a line separating existing commercial property from residential. He was impressed by the way the properties in the area were maintained, and he stated that he was concerned with the continued integrity of the neighborhood and the compatibility of uses. He pointed out that the Nursing Home property was also exceptionally well maintained, and it appeared the Nursing Home was a good neighbor, however, even if the Nursing Home continued to upkeep its property and be a good neighbor, the vacation of the alley would create problems in the neighborhood through no fault of the Nursing Home. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the vacation of the first east -west alley south of Mishawaka Avenue between 26th and 27th Street, was denied. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 (REVISED) - ORANGE - COLFAX CONNECTOR (RIETH -RILEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY) VV` Mr. Leszczynski stated that a revised Change Order No. 5 was being submitted by Rieth -Riley Construction Company for work on the Orange - Colfax Connector. He stated that the original contract price was $2,135,564.59 and the revised contract amount, including change orders was now at $2,162,622.44. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the change order was approved and forwarded to the State for concurrence. AWARD BIDS AND SEEK PERMISSION TO RE- ADVERTISE PORTION OF PROJECT (FIRST BANK CENTER SITEWORK PROJECT Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Patrick M. McMahon, Director of the Department of Redevelopment, and Mr. David E. Jahn, Project Manager for Sollitt Construction Company, were submitting their recommendations concerning the bid award for various packages for the First Bank Sitework Project. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the following bids were awarded as recommended, and per- mission was given to re- advertise for interior landscaping (Bid Package #125 -b) and paving (Bid Package #127): Brown and Brown Bid Package #124 Concrete Work Hunziker, Inc. Bid Package #125 -a Landscaping Exterior Ritschard Brothers Bid Package #126 Fine Grading and Shaping St. Joseph Valley Structural Steel Bid Package #129 Metal Fabrications $99,900.00 $88,736.00 (to include substitute of various greenery) $14,000.00 $56,360.00 (to include alternate for handrail) The above bid awards were made subject to the filing of the appropriate Performance Bond, Labor and Materials Payment Bond and Certificate of Insurance. 1 1 REGULAR MEETING MAY 11, 1981 According to the recommendation submitted by Mr. Jahn, Bid Package #128, Pavement Markings, would be re -bid since no -bids had previously been received. He recom- mended the bids received for Bid Package #130, Aluminum Fabrication, Bid Package #131, Flag Poles, and Bid Package #132, Quarry Tile, be rejected because of budget limitations. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the following bids were rejected because of budget limitations: Exterior Designing, Inc. Bid Package #125 -b Landscaping - Interior (this item to be re -bid) Rieth -Riley Construction Bid Package #127 Paving (this item to be re -bid) Evans Metal Products, Inc. Bid Package #130 Aluminum Fabrication Combined Bid Package Andrew Troeger & Company Bid Package #130 Aluminum Fabrication #129 and #130 Harry G. Verkler Contractors Bid Package #131 Flag Pole Brown & Brown Bid Package #131 Flag Pole H. G. Christman Construction Bid Package #13.1 Flag Pole Combined Bid Package #124 and #131 Robert Henry Corporation Bid Package #131 Flag Pole Interior Finishes, Inc. Bid Package #132 Quarry Tile $66,450.00 $47,300.00 $50,750.00 $104,000.00 $39,950.00 $12,160.00 $ 7,621.00 $25,000.00 $169,650.00 E • •:1 11 $19,435.00 APPROVE RECOMMENDATION TO DENY OPEN AIR STAND ON RIVER BEND PLAZA Mr. Kernan recommended that the application of Jon A. Dowagiac, Michigan, for permission to sell flowers on on the basis of potential competition to nearby busirn from a permanent location. Upon a motion made by Mr. Mr. Hill and carried, the recommendation was approved was denied. Niedzwiecki, 608 McOmber, River Bend Plaza be denied ?sses selling similar items Kernan, seconded by and the open air stand license APPROVE RECOMMENDATION FOR ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR ON RIVER BEND PLAZA Mr. Kernan advised that Promotion Management Associates, 16710 Chicago Avenue, Lansing, Illinois, had previously requested permission to conduct an arts and crafts exhibit on River Bend Plaza on August 6 -7, 1981, or August 13 -14, 1981. He states that the exhibit has the support of the downtown merchants. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the recommendation was approved. 1 Y REGULAR MEETING MAY 11, 1981 APPROVE RECOMMENDATION TO DENY SALVATION ARMY BOOTH ON RIVER BEND PL Mr. Kernan advised that the Salvation Army had requested permissi',on to park their Emergency Disaster Canteen on River Bend Plaza on May 21, 1981, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and sell coffee and doughnuts from the facility. He stated that he under - stood that the canteen was proposed to be located in front of or''immediately next to the Dainty Maid Bake Shop. On that basis, he recommended denial because of potential competition to nearby businesses selling similar items from a permanent location. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the recommendation was approved and the application for a booth was denied. POLICY REGULATING BOOTHS AND EXHIBITS ON RIVER BEND PLAZA Mr. Kernan stated that, because of the demolition of the buildings on the west side of Michigan Street on River Bend Plaza, he anticipated that more ',requests for booths, stands and exhibits on the Plaza would be received. He also mentioned the Ethnic Festival which would be coming up in July, and a number of similarily- related issues would be addressed by the Board at that time. He was hopeful that, within the next few weeks, the Board would be able to put together a policy dealing with the location of these stands on the Plaza. Mr. Hill stated that frequently the Board receives requests for open air stand licenses on the Plaza. He advised that, under the ordinance, the Board cannot deny the license-based on the factor of competition; how- ever, if the request for the stand was for location on the Plaza ,which was owned by the city, the Board could deny the license because of the competition which would be provided to the existing, downtown, permanent merchants. APPROVE RECOMMENDATION TO DENY SIDEWALK SALE PERMIT - RAMROD BAR Mr. Kernan advised that he had reviewed the request of Jim Hanna and Chester Szwed for permission to sell miscellaneous household items on the sidewalk in front of the Ramrod Bar, 511 South Mich.igan Street. He recommended denial of the request based on past practices of the Board to deny licenses for selling items that are not typically sold on a permanent basis. Mr. Hill also stated that there could, be a potential violation of the regulations of the Alcoholic Beverage Commission', and potential competition would be provided nearby businesses selling similar items. He, too, felt that such licenses should be denied when the items sold did not relate to items typically sold by the business on a permanent basis. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the recommendation was approved and the request denied. APPROVE SALE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTIES TO DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Department of Redevelopment was desirous of purchasing the city -owned lots located at 708 South Fellows and 818 South Fellows, in conjunction with the Monroe - Sample Street Project. He stated that, in 1976, the city incurred costs of demolition in the amount of $695.00 on the property at 818 South Fellows. He did not feel the Board should allow the sale of the property for less than what it incurred in expenses. He noted that Redevelopment was offering $575.00 for the property. Regarding the property at 708 South Fellows, Mr. Leszczynski advised that Redevelopment was offering the amount of $475.00 for the lot. Mr'. Kernan felt that possible purchase of these lots by Redevelopment should be discussed with the Redevel- opment staff and, in this way, negotiate prices for the sale of the properties. He stated that, in the past, the Board has accepted counter - offers of less than the offering price in order to put the property back on the tax rolls'. He indicated his support for the sale of the property if a mutually- agreed price could be decided upon. Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski, the sale of 818 South Fellows Street to the Department of Redevelopment was approved in the amount of $695.00, and the sale of 708 South Fellows was approved in the amount of $475.00. APPROVE ADDENDUM TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT (NEIGHBORHOOD CODE ENFORCEMENT Mr. Leszczynski advised that Ms. Marzy Bauer was submitting an addendum to a contract approved by the Board on January 26, 1981, between Community Development and the Neighborhood Code Enforcement Office for.the summer environmental weed clean -up program. He noted that the original budget amount was $18,500.00, and the addendum provided for a change in the scope of services and an increase in the budget to $28,000.00 to allow for the payment of salaries and purchase of equipment and materials. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the addendum was approved. 1 1 I REGULAR MEETING DISCUSSION RE: MEMORIAM HOSPITAL DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE MAY 11, 1981 Mr. Lewis McGann, Fourth District Councilman, appeared before the Board with representatives from Memorial Hospital and North American Signs concerning the request of the hospital to erect emergency directional signage on city right -of -way in the tree lawn areas around the hospital. He stated that the matter had been referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting on April 28, 1981, and according to Mr. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, the Board was to consider the matter at its meeting today. He stated that the signs were proposed at Bartlett and Michigan, and Navarre and Michigan, and at the driveway just west of Michigan on Navarre. He explained that the hospital has become a regional facility with medical office buildings, the hospital itself and the hospital emer- gency room. He stated that the hospital and North American Signs have gone to great lengths to receive approval from the State Highway Commission to erect these signs in the public right -of -way without creating a hazard to motorists. He urged that the city also approve the location of these signs at the points above mentioned. He stated that Councilman Joseph Serge was in support of the erection of the signs, but was not able to attend the meeting. Mr. Kernan apologized to Mr. McGann and the representatives from the hospital and sign company that the recommendation from the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting had not yet come back to the Board for its consideration. He assured Mr. McGann and those attending in support of the signs that their comments would. be recorded in the minutes and considered by the Board when action was given in the future. Mr. Hill stated that part of the reason that the Board did not yet have a recommendation from the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting was that there was a general feeling that additional review be made on the subject. He stated that it was the city's policy that no signs are constructed in public right -of -way because of potential liability, something in which the city was involved at the current time. He also pointed out that another hospital had once before come to the city for permission to erect such signs and had been turned down by the city. He stated that he understood the concern of the hospital to have the signs erected, but he wanted to do the right thing and not leave the city open for potential liability problems. He expressed the need for further review of the matter. Mr. McGann felt that the request of Memorial Hospital for the signs was a unique situation as compared to the other hospital's request. He stated that Memorial Hospital was built right up to the sidewalk line around the perimeter of the entire block so there was no room on hospital property for the location of such signs. Mr. Hill admitted that perhaps there was certain options and d.ifferent conditions existed; however, he still felt the need to thoroughly study the request. Mr. Leszczynski stated that the original plans which were submitted by the sign company were incorrect and some confusion resulted in the exact location and type of the signs. He asked if that matter had been corrected. Mr. Gene Nichols, a representative from North American Signs, stated that the plans had been revised and submitted. He stated that a cardboard mock -up of the sign area was also available if the Board cared to look at it. Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board would like the opportunity to view and study the corrected plans prior to rendering a decision. Mr. Peter Brockhaus, Vice - President of Memorial Hospital, spoke in favor of the erection of the signs, pointing out that the hospital was the largest in the region and serves more than 37,000 emergency patients annually. He stated that a number of possible locations for the signs were checked into and considerable study had gone into the project, it being the conclusion of the hospital staff that the signage should be placed in the public right -of -way to provide maximum visibility to potential patients. He introduced Dr. Robert King, in charge of the hospital's Emergency Room Physicians. Dr. King, too, spoke in support of the project, stating that 80% of the people using the hospital's facilities travel by private car and 60% to 70% are from outside the immediate hospital zip code area and are not familiar with the traffic pattern around the hospital. He also stated that many ambulance drivers from surrounding communities have experienced difficulties in negotiating the layout around the hospital and getting into the emergency room without wasting precious time. Mrs. Kingsafer, Head Nurse in the Emergency Room, talked about various cases when people have come in for emergency situations and have been confronted with the traffic problems, conjestion and one -way pattern around the hospital. Mr. Nichols advised the Board that approval of the signs had been given from the LaPorte Office and the Indianapolis State Highway Commission, and he hoped for the city's support, too. Mr. Leszczynski asked about the bond requirements stipulated by the state, and Mr. Nichols stated that no bond had been required. Mr. Noel Yarger, President of North American Signs, spoke regarding the liability problem which Mr. Hill was concerned about. REGULAR MEETING MAY 11, 1981 He stated that his company had done many studies on potential liability problems caused by the erection of signs along streets and highways, and there were many cases where lack of signs caused lawsuits, and practically no cases were involved as a result of a sign being placed in the right -of -way. Mr. Hill stated that he appreciated Mr. Yarger's comments; however, he was extremely concerned about the potential liability of the city and the placement of the sign in the wrong place which could create the liability problem. Mr. Yarger stated that he felt sure the Board had an interest in the safety of its community. Another representative from Memorial Hospital advised the Board that considerable study and research had gone into this matter on the part of the hospital because the staff felt there was a serious problem regarding the emergency directional signage. It was noted by a representative from North American Signs that the state had been under the impression the signs were already installed since it had given approval previously. Mr. McGann asked when the Board would make its decision on the matter, and Mr. Hill stated that, hopefully, the Board would be able to make a site visit during the week and take final action at its next regularly scheduled meeting. FILING OF ASSESSMENT ROLL - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3508, 1981 (SUNNYMEDE THIRD ADD IT I OiV ) John E. Leszczynski, City Engineer, filed an Assessment Roll with respect to Vacation Resolution No. 3508, 1981, for the vacation of the first 14' north -south alley east of Sunnyside running north from Wall Street to the projected south right - of -way line of the east -west alley for a distance of 128.1' between Lots 694 and 693 of Sunnyside Third Addition to the City of South Bend. The following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected by such vacation: Lots 693 and 694 of Sunnyside Third Addition to the City of South Bend The Assessment Roll lists $0.00 net damages and $0.00 net benefits to the abutting properties. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the Assessment Roll was filed and set for public hearing on June 8, 1981. REQUEST TO CONDUCT MARCH PROTESTING PRESIDENT'S ECONOMIC POLICY Mrs. Marece Neagu appeared before the Board and requested permission to hold a march on May 17, 1981, to protest President Reagan's economic policy since the President would be the commencement speaker at the University of Notre Dame and would be in town on that day. She stated that her group was anticipating several busloads of people from Chicago, Indianapolis and Detroit, in addition to any local people who wanted to be involved'in the march. She stated that hopefully there would be no disruption of traffic flow and she and her designees would try to see that that would not happen. The plans for the march called for the gathering of the protestors in Leeper Park and a march north on Michigan Street on the west side of the street to Angela and then east on Agenla to Notre Dame. Mrs. Nague stated that the sidewalks would be used for the march. Mr. Hill stated that the Board could not give approval of the march because of the other numerous responsibilities which must be taken into consideration regarding traffic control and general police functions in other areas on that same day. He recommended that the group proceed to the university from Leeper Park on the sidewalks and obey all traffic rules and regu- lations. He pointed out that three major intersections would need to be crossed, and police manpower would not be available to help at those locations. He asked Mrs. Nague work with the South Bend Police Department and Chief Thompson and his designees in order to coordinate the activity, and also that Mrs. Nague work with Notre Dame officials and the county police regarding the entering of another juris- diction other than the city. He asked if consideration had been given as to where all the busses and cars would be parked which would be bringing in the protestors. Mrs. Nague stated that someone had suggested the busses and cars park at the Toll Road entrance as on football game days and then pick up their riders after the protest at Notre Dame Avenue and Angela. Mrs. Nague stated that a minimum of 1,000 people were expected. REQUEST TO CONDUCT ROAD RUN - OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL AND BETHEL COLLEGE A request from the South Bend Osteopathic Hospital to conduct a road run on Saturday, August 19, 1981, starting at 9:00 a.m. was received. The proposed route for the run is as follows: LIB r—� REGULAR MEETING MAY 11, 1981 Start and end at Bethel College. Proceed south on Logan to Jefferson and west on Jefferson to Howard Park. Howard Park would be used as the turn- around point and the return would be via the same way. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, the Police Traffic Division and the South Bend Park Department for review and recommendation. APPROVE TEMPORARY PARKING OF DUMPSTER AT 406 EAST BROADWAY Mr. Bill Watterud of Watterud Construction, 16493 Shamrock Drive, Mishawaka, Indiana, requested permission from the Board to park a dumpster on the street in front of 406 East Broadway while accomplishing the remodeling, and refurbishing of a burned -out structure at that address. Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the request was approved, subject to the placement by Mr. Watterud of ISHC Type I flasher barricades at both ends of the dumpster. REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY (1806 SOUTH JACKSON STREET In a letter to the Board, Mr. Charles Lenya, 1810 South Jackson Street, inquired into the purchase of a city -owned lot located at 1806 Jackson Street. It was noted that the property at 1806 South Jackson Street was homestead property owned by the Bureau of Housing and the Department of Housing and Urban Affairs and that the building had been demolished and the Bureau of Housing was now interested in selling the vacant lot. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the request was referred to the various city agencies for a determination as to whether or not the city need retain the lot for any reason. APPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN -UP OF LOTS A request from the Nieghborhood Code Enforcement Office was received for permission to have city environmental crews clean the following lots within the city: 1911 South Franklin 1417 South High 211 East Fox 2107 South Kendall 443 South Kosciuszko 1322 East Indiana 1313 Liston Vacant lot between 511 & 521 East Bronson 1817 Prairie 1046 East Miner 1325 East Miner 1100 Prairie 1303 South Franklin 1502 South Scott 609 South Wellington 1508 South Scott 310 East South 312 East South 1420 O'Brien It was noted that property owners had been advised to clean up the lots and had failed to comply. Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the request was approved. APPROVE HANDICAPPED PARKING PERMITS Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the following handicapped parking permits were approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's Office for issuance: Williard W. Wilkinson, 1407 East.Monroe Street Kester D. King, 115 Parkwood Walter L. Shilts, 2118 Rockne Drive Lucy M. Hillaert, 1623 S. West St., Mishawaka, IN George H. Kruszewski, 2413 Prairie Avenue FILING OF CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the Certificate of Insurance for LaFree Excavating Company was filed. REGULAR MEETING APPROVE CONTRACTOR'S BOND MAY 11, 1981 Mr. Melvin Humphrey, Engineering Aide, recommended approval of the Contractor's Bond of Frederick D. Galassi, d /b /a Galassi & Son Construction. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the bond was approved. FILING OF APRIL REPORT - ST. JOSEPH COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY The monthly report of the St. Joseph County Humane Society for April indicated a total of 249 dogs handled, 115 cats handled, and 75 miscellaneous animals handled, for a total; number of animals handled to date of 1,508. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the report was filed. FILING OF STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT The report indicated a total of 8 outages for the period of April 30 through May 5, 1981. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the report was filed. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Chief Deputy Controller Sherrie L. Petz submitted Claim Docket No. 7819 through No. 8175 and recommended approval. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the report was filed and the claims approved. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m. L` !14 4 41 -dA le, J n E. Leszczynsk Richard.L. Hill •'�• dJOh ernan ATTEST: kJOI-1- �) CLIL r-k- (a. Barbara J. Byers, vClerk 1