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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHonorary Street Sign - Adeline Wigfall Blvd.1316 COUNTY -CITY BUILDING 227 W. JEFFERSON BOULEVARD SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601-1830 PHONE 574/235-9251 FAx 574/235-9171 CITY OF SOUTH BEND TAMES MUELLER, MAYOR BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS February 14, 2023 Ms. Sonya Chism 1131 W. Washington St. South Bend, IN 46601 asihopekyahoo.com RE: Request for Honorary Street Signs — Two (2) Adeline Wigfall Blvd. Dear Ms. Chism: At its February 14, 2023 meeting, the Board of Public Works approved the application for the temporary placement of two (2) signs in the name of Adeline Wigfall Blvd. at W. Washington St. & Elm St. and W. Colfax Ave. & Elm St. Per the Board of Public Works new policy on honorary street signs (Resolution No. 58-2022), the approved sign may remain in place for a period not to exceed Five (5) years. Please contact Denise Miller, Customer Service Coordinator, Street Department, at (574) 235-5939 to coordinate the time and placement of the sign(s). Sincerely, /s/ Theresa Heffner Theresa Heffner, Clerk Enclosures TH/lh ELIZABETH A. MARADIK JOSEPH R. MOLNAR GARY A. GILOT JORDAN V. GATHERS MURRAY L. MILLER INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS DATE: December 5, 2022 TO: Matt Longfellow, Public Works Chris Dressel, Community Investment Gerard Ellis, Fire Department Brad Rohrscheib, Police Department FROM: Theresa Heffner, Clerk SUBJECT: Honorary Street Sign Placement ORIGINAL NAME Corner of Washington and Elm & Corner of Colfax and Elm NEW NAME: Adeline Jones Blvd. CRITERIA FOR HONORARY STREET SIGNAGE IS LISTED IN BPW RESOLUTION NO. 48- 2009. PLEASE INSERT YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE APPROPRIATE FIELD BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: 1. The signage does/does not constitute a public safety hazard or public nuisance. 2. The signage or feature would/would not interfere with normal City operations or services. 3. All application, petition, and fee requirements have been met. PUBLIC WORKS: No objections, but Traffic & Lighting provided the following comment: "the Honorary sign already installed on the AEP pole will need to be removed and installed on the street name pole making that pole having 4 signs attached to it." 1/13/23 — Additional comments from Traffic & Lighting regarding the revised request — "Concerned the street name signs for Colfax & Elm are on the NW corner which would rename 2 sections of Elm, and that section is the entrance to the City Cemetery and should remain Elm. Also a big tree blocks the stop sign location on the SE corner and will not be seen all that well." — Coby Deal COMMUNITY INVESTMENT: Favorable Recommendation FIRE: Favorable POLICE: Favorable recommendation RECEIVED 2022 iuu7+rQ City of South Bend Div. of Engineering APPLICATION FOR PLACEMENT OF HONORARY SIGN AND OTHER HONORARY FEATURE WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY OR ON PUBLIC PROPERTY For Office Use Only: ❑ Application Complete Inec Received ❑ Petition Complete Comments: ❑ APPROVE ❑ DENY 1. Applicant Information -- 1 Applicant's Name: t N o Applicant's Address Email Address: Op A 2. Honorary Sign or Feature Request: Proposed Location: [, . dw et 2: Main Slreel from 1st Street to !rd Sired) "Wk- -- ■ — c-. Telephone: ! Corner ofNur h and, wxh reer Example Si iftcance of Location to Honoree's Life: �-"""'-` �"" _+C i�3. Required Submittals: �C/I L � ,- Please submit the following items a-[artth your request: ✓ A wed statement of not less than 500 words describing the si nificancc of the person being honored. The statement should include detailed information about the proposed Honoree summarizing the Honoree's accomplishments, and reasons as to why the person should be publically recognized. ✓ A petition of support for the proposed Honorary Sign or Honorary Feature. The petition should be signed by not less than filly _L50 residents of the City of South Bend and must include the name, address, signature and date of signing. The petition should be witnessed by one individual and must be notarized prior to submittal. [Note: All information on the petition must be lc�ib a in order to be considered.] Upon submission of this Application, please allow four (4) weeks for staff to review, and presentation to the City's Board of Public Works for final action. A letter will be sent to the Applicant indicating the Board's decision. In the event that the Application is denied, the Fee will be refunded to the Applicant. �0sd d T I- 4. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT My applicati n consists of the following items: (Please check) iplcted Application Form plus one (1) copy Ltr to 0 Application Fee (Make checks payable to: City of South Bend) statement describing the significance of the person being honored VAic't-it—ion of supp (i fl �j Al Dale 'A Al Jv� !'rr amr Fonn 091001 Sub'lc-ribed and sworn before rle, anotary public on this day 29th of November, 2022 UOH BEND, -1 ADELITA MEDINA PUBLICwo�s Seal"* EiiahU A. Maratlk pwitlem IauMR Molnv, viu Raitlwn Notary I Public State of Indiana �a St Joseph County e ita Medina - Notary Public n;;lrtissinn Expires Ma.r 15, Zo24 'Milk, µ- Aabmary 14, 2023 rk From: Henry Davis. Jr. To: Laura Hensley Subject: Written Narrative Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022 8:19:25 PM Laura: Hope all is well and thank you for your help the other day. Please print off this link and submit it with the other paperwork for Adeline Jones. https://www.wndu. com/content/news/90-year-old-South-Bend-barber-shop-owner-shares- why-shes-still-working-5 60810741.html https://westsb.com/features/ms-adeline Miss Adeline Jones has been a mother of this city for a very long time. She has served generation of families for decades. At the tender age of 93, Miss Jones is still serving. She is serving as the owner of Wigfall's barbershop on West Washington Street, a food pantry administrator and singer at her church, Greater Saint John Missionary Baptist Church. I cannot say enough about someone who has been an entrepreneur her entire life but it's an honor to honor such a person in this city. Miss Jones has been mother, wife, mentor and barber to many. Her long lasting relationship with the west side of South Bend has been more than valuable. It's been a testament to what a `minority business' owner has done in our great city. Miss Jones has has survived many changes on the corner of Elm Street and West Washington. Recently, she was honored by the Indiana Black Expo- Elkhart chapter for her longevity and business acumen. We are insanely proud of her and her ability to change the landscape for the residents of South Bend. There has been tons of articles and discussions regarding Miss Jones and probably all are true CCB and good. Her ability to survive through so many economic changes/challenges and to keep a small business that has offered so many things such as a candy store, fast food restaurant and seller of novelties is paramount. And as we all know the barbershop is the black man's country club however this country club for our black men is opened/closed and owned by a black woman in an industry dominated by black men and she's been doing since the 1970's. We can actually say that she a trailblazer, standard setter and champion who should be honored as such. Oh, and if you visit her shop make sure you have some quarters because there is a Ms. PAC Man game machine that is still functional. It sets a tone of nostalgia but it also a good time. We hope you agree. Please pass along the links to the board and we look forward to the upcoming meeting. 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DUE U CASH O CHECK FROM OMONEY ORDER i ;�CARD SY BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS 227 W JEFFERSON 13TH FL SOUTH BEND, IN 46601000 01/26:2023 13:14:30 MID: XXXXXXXXXXXX0II TID: WA401 DEBIT CARD DEBIT SALE Card # XXXXXXXIJOQ(}(8747 Network: VISA Chip Card: US DEBIT AID: A0000000980840 SEQ #: I Batch #: 508 INVOICE 0 Approval Code: 702223 Entry Method: Chip Read Mode: Issuer - PIN Bypassed SALE AMOUNT $100.00 Signature Not Required HENRY DAVIS JR MERCHANT COPY TO = First Alert Weather Closings & Cancellations Video News Community/Events al Closings And Delays ADVERTISEMENT South Bend, IN 90-year-old South Bend barber shop owner shares why she's still working (WNDU) By Kim Shine Published: Sep. 19, 2079 at 5:28 PM EDT 00WOM x = First Alert Weather Closings & Cancellations Video News Community/Events 291 She's a legend in South Bend who's been cutting hair for more than five decades. Adeline Jones is turning 90 years old on Friday, Sept. 20, and has no plans on slowing down. Many of her customers come for the convenience. "It's so nice to get in. I like to come a lot of times at 7 in the morning, be her first customer," Carlos Pruitt said. ADVERTISEMENT And many more stay for the conversation. "Your sister going to drive?" Jones asked Pruitt over the monotonous hum of her electric hair clippers. "Probably," he replied. "Probably? I don't believe you," she said. ADVERTISEMENT The barber shop is a staple in the black community, and Jones makes you feel like family when you're here. "Ms. Adeline is a wonderful person," customer Ernest Dixon said. Dixon has sat in Jones's chair for more than 25 years. "She'sjust good company to be around. You come up in here and she makes you feel welcome, and you can also get you a couple cookies, a hot dog or something. It's real nice. Ms. Adeline is a real nice person," Dixon said. ADVERTISEMENT And she's a South Bend gem. I think the whole community loves Ms. Adeline," Dixon continued. "I think the community protects Ms. Adeline. At almost 90 vears old, some wonder why -- and how -- she's still in the business of doino hair. But her answer is simple. � O = First Alert Weather Closings & Cancellations Video News Community/Events 291 "I don't want to wash dishes. I don't want to mop the floor," Jones explained. "What do you want to do?" asked 16 News Now's Kim Shine. "Cut his hair off. And others," she replied. They all laugh. ADVERTISEMENT Jones is the owner of Wigfall Barber Shop on the city's west side. Oh, I love it. I don't have any problems with it. I'm here every day," she said. She enrolled in barber school in Gary in 1963 and started professionally a year later. She's had other shops and other partners, but she's been at the corner of Washington and Elm streets since 1976. "Boy, we went from Afros to Jheri curls, now back to a different haircut. It's more of a taper on the sides and leave the top for the young people. The adults are still wearing their regular haircuts," she said. ADVERTISEMENT Ad Sponsored by Alkermes® Prescribing Information Medica LYBALVI® is used in adults Important Safetylnforr LYBALVI' to treat schizophrenia LYBALVI may cause serious side alaniapineantlsamitlarphao s�zapine and sa idurphan including increased risk of cleat B zo�noyuh people with dementia -related In line with the varying hairstyles, this neighborhood also looks different. What Jones recalls as a bustling business district has turned mostly residential. "Oh, it was busy. You had a young men recreation. You had the adult recreation. Then you had 24-hour grocery store," she said. Of course, the landscape has changed, but time has been kind to Jones. She even said some of her late sisters lived past 90. ADVERTISEMENT Ad Sponsored by Alkermes® Prescribing Information Medica Important Safety Inforr LYBALVI may cause serious side includine increased risk of cleat And as she reflects, she stays grateful to still do what she loves and has no plans on stopping. "Well, I love people," she said. "And I'm not perfect. And I know other people are not perfect either. So we have to adjust to whatever might be different with that person, doesn't mean it's wrong. It'sjust not the way you do things, not the way you think. "I'm proud to be a business owner but I think that anybody that wanted to could be one. If you treat people like you want to be treated, you'll be able to stay in business." Jones also encourages other aspiring barbers or business owners to tackle their dreams. A couple of fun facts about Wigfall Barber Shop: Customers can also get their eyebrows done or get facials, and the place used to double as a restaurant drive-thru many years ago. ADVERTISEMENT From: Coby Deal To: Matt Longfellow Cc: Hillary Horvath; Laura Hensley Subject: RE: Recommendation to Review Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 6:49:46 AM Attachments: imaae002.Dna image003.pnng Matt, I have no issues with this request, other than the Honorary sign already installed on the AEP pole will need to be removed and installed on the street name pole making that pole having 4 signs attached to it. Thanks, Coby DeaC Manager Bureau of Traffic & Lighting 731 S. Lafayette BLVD. South Bend In, 46601 From: Matt Longfellow <mlongfel@south bend in.gov> Sent: Monday, December 5, 2022 9:22 AM To: Coby Deal <cdeaI@south bend in.gov> Cc: Hillary Horvath <hhorvath@south bend in.gov>, Laura Hensley <Ihensley@southbendin.gov> Subject: FW: Recommendation to Review Coby, Please see the honorary sign application attached. Let us know if Traffic & Lighting has any comments or concerns. Regards, :�. Matt Longfellow Permits Inspector r Division of Engineering Office: (574) 235-5929 "C Cell: (574) 286-9589 mlongfellaDsouthbend in.gov adrs City of South Bend 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., Ste. 1316 South Bend, IN 46601 Excellence I Accountability I Innovation I Inclusion I Empowerment From: Laura Hensley <Ihensley(@southbend in.gov> Sent: Monday, December 5, 2022 8:31 AM To: Matt Longfellow <mlongfelPsouthbend in.gov>; Chris Dressel <cdresselPsouthbend in.gov>; Gerard Ellis <gelIis(@southbend in.gov>; Brad Rohrscheib <brohrschPsouthbend in. gov> Cc: Hillary Horvath <hhorvathPsouthbend in.gov> Subject: Recommendation to Review Good morning, In the BPW Recommendations file, there is an Honorary Street Sign application for you to review. FYI, there is already an honorary sign on that corner, I also attached a photo. Thanks and hope you have a good Monday! Laura Hensley Administrative Assistant {: Department of Public Works (574)235-5927 Ihenslev(@southbendin.gov City of South Bend agrs 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., Ste. 1316 South Bend, IN 46601 Excellence I Accountability I Innovation I Inclusion I Empowerment From: Coby Deal To: Matt Longfellow Cc: Hillary Horvath Subject: RE: Update on Recommendation for Honorary Street Sign for Adeline Jones Blvd. Date: Friday, January 13, 2023 11:56:43 AM Attachments: imaae002.Dna image003.pnng Matt, The concern I have is that the street name signs for Colfax & Elm is on the Northwest corner which would rename 2 sections of Elm and that section is the entrance to the city Cemetery which should remain Elm, also a big tree blocks the stop sign location on the southeast corner will not be seen all that well. Thanks, Coby DeaC Manager Bureau of Traffic & Lighting 731 S. Lafayette BLVD. South Bend In, 46601 From: Matt Longfellow <mlongfel@south bend in.gov> Sent: Friday, January 13, 2023 11:13 AM To: Coby Deal <cdeaI@south bend in.gov> Cc: Hillary Horvath <hhorvath@south bend in.gov> Subject: FW: Update on Recommendation for Honorary Street Sign for Adeline Jones Blvd. Coby, For your review. Regards, Matt Longfellow Permits Inspector Division of Engineering Office: (574) 235-5929 rL {k f Cell: (574) 286-9589 - Y mlongfel(@southbendin.gov r T City of South Bend - - 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., Ste. 1316 South Bend, IN 46601 Excellence I Accountability I Innovation I Inclusion I Empowerment From: Hillary Horvath <hhorvath(@southbend in.gov> Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2023 4:01 PM To: Matt Longfellow <mlongfel(@southbend in.gov>; Chris Dressel <cdressel(@southbend in.gov>; Gerard Ellis <gellis(@southbendin.gov>; Brad Rohrscheib <brohrsch(@southbend in.gov> Subject: Update on Recommendation for Honorary Street Sign for Adeline Jones Blvd. Hello All, There and been an update for the Recommendation memo for the Honorary sign for Adeline Jones Blvd. The applicant is requesting to have 2 signs instead of 1. The original request is for Washington and Elm, they would also like one at Colfax and Elm. Please review and add any additional comments if needed. Thank you, Hillary t-y Ho rvaf� Administrative Assistant Department of Public Works (574)235-9251 R t ! hhorvath(@southbendin.gov City of South Bend 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., Ste. 1316 Y South Bend, IN 46601 Excellence I Accountability I Innovation I Inclusion I Empowerment From: Theresa Heffner To: Hillary Horvath Subject: FW: New Policy for the Placement of Honorary Street Signs Date: Thursday, January 12, 2023 3:11:10 PM Attachments: image001.ong image001.pnng Second sign placement noted below. ®❑ Theresa Heffner Office Administrator, Department of Public Works Clerk to Boards of Public Works and Public Safety (574)235-9253 theffner(@southbend in.govov City of South Bend 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., Ste. 1316 South Bend, IN 46601 Excellence I Accountability I Innovation I Inclusion I Empowerment From: Henry Davis, Jr. <hdavis@south bendin.gov> Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 4:47 PM To: Theresa Heffner <theffner@southbendin.gov> Subject: Re: New Policy for the Placement of Honorary Street Signs Thanks for responding and I didn't get a chance to read the new resolution. The other sign will be on the opposite end of the street at Elm/Colfax/Orange. It's where the mouth of the entrance of the city cemetery. Just let me know the cost and now we can get the aogns going. Thanks! Henry Sent from my iPhone On Jan 11, 2023, at 2:30 PM, Theresa Heffner <theffner(@south bend in.gov> wrote: Henry — Under the old resolution, the filing fee of $100 went toward the first sign. A second sign was an additional $100. Depending on how busy the sign shop is, it typically takes about a week. According to the application, it looks like one sign was requested at the corner of Elm and Washington. Can you specify where the second sign request is supposed to go? Theresa image001.png ®❑ Theresa Heffner Office Administrator, Department of Public Works Clerk to Boards of Public Works and Public Safety (574) 235-9253 theffnerPsouthbend in.gov City of South Bend 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., Ste. 1316 South Bend, IN 46601 Excellence I Accountability I Innovation I Inclusion I Empowerment From: Henry Davis, Jr. <hdavis(@south bend in.gov> Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 11:56 AM To: Theresa Heffner <theffner(@southbend in.gov> Subject: Re: New Policy for the Placement of Honorary Street Signs Thank again and lastly how long will it take to manufacture 2 signs. I know the filing fee pays for one and we have the rest of the money for the second. If in need to speak with someone else please let me know. Just asking for purposes of planning. Thanks! Henry Sent from my iPhone On Jan 11, 2023, at 11:37 AM, Theresa Heffner <theffner(@southbendin.gov> wrote: Henry — Please see attached. Kind regards, Theresa Theresa Heffner Office Administrator, Department of Public Works Clerk to Boards of Public Works and Public Safety (574)235-9253 theffner(@southbend in. oovv City of South Bend 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., Ste. 1316 South Bend, IN 46601 Excellence I Accountability I Innovation I Inclusion I Empowerment From: Henry Davis, Jr. <hdavisPsouthbend in.gov> Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 11:28 AM To: Theresa Heffner <theffner(@southbend in.gov> Subject: Re: New Policy for the Placement of Honorary Street Signs Theresa: Thank you for the heads up and the new information. Can you please send me the petitioner's phone number. Somehow I misplaced it and I don't want to call the ship to set off any alarms concerning this approval. I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you. Henry Sent from my iPhone On Jan 11, 2023, at 11:05 AM, Theresa Heffner <theffner(@southbendin.gov> wrote: Good morning, everyone - On behalf of the Board of Publics Works, I would like to share with you the new policy for the placement of Honorary Street Signs approved by the Board on December 13, 2022. This new resolution replaces the previous one established in 2009. I've also attached an updated application that needs to be used for any new requests beginning January 2023. Kind regards, Theresa Theresa Heffner Office Administrator, Department of Public Works Clerk to Boards of Public Works and Public Safety (574) 235-9253 theffner(@southbend in. oovv City of South Bend 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., Ste. 1316 South Bend, IN 46601 .� SO. «. �_. ... ....