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REGULAR MEETING MAY 27, 2014 186 <br />PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR <br />Mr. Murray Miller, Local 364, stated he provided Attorney Greene with a copy of an article in <br />the South Bend Tribune regarding the City of Niles rejection of a low bid from Indiana because <br />of the Michigan First law, giving preference to Michigan contractors. Ms. Greene stated she <br />would provide the Board members a copy of the article. <br />Mr. Jack Smith, 220 S. William Street, stated the house next door to him has been condemned <br />and he would like to know the next step for getting it demolished. Ms. Greene explained the <br />Vacant and Abandoned Property legal steps to him and suggested that he follow-up with <br />Elizabeth Maradik in Community Investment. The Board noted this particular property was on <br />the list for bids opened today for demolition. Ms. Roos explained to Mr. Smith that the bids came <br />in over budget so they would now need to review the specifications and see if the timeline was a <br />factor, and determine what steps to take next. Mr. Smith stated the property is a mess and he <br />would like to know if he can clean some of it up. Ms. Roos informed him of the Good Samaritan <br />Law which allows an individual to access the property to mow the grass and do grounds <br />maintenance without taking on any liability. She emphasized this only covers the outside <br />grounds, he could not do anything to the house itself. Ms. Roos suggested Mr. Smith give his <br />name to Brian Pawlowski to keep him posted on what is going on with the demolition of the <br />property. Mr. Smith suggested he would be interested in the property once the home is <br />demolished. Ms. Roos stated Mr. Pawlowski can work with Mr. Smith on use of the property <br />once the home is demolished. <br />ADJOURNMENT <br />There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, <br />seconded by Ms. Roos and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:48 a.m. <br />BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS <br />Gary A. Gilot, President <br />eA�___ <br />DYv!d P. Relos, Me eb r <br />E. Rgos, Member <br />-(14 4 t. <br />Patrick M HPnlhorn, Member <br />Br RE_J-PTWrowski, Member <br />ATTEST: <br />:2n�id—,M, <br />Martin, t lerk <br />