07-23-84 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING BILL NO. 74 -84 JULY 23, 1984 A BILL FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE CALENDAR YEARS 1985 AND 1986. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on this bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Michael Vance, City Controller, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated that after numerous negotiating sessions with the FOP, Firefighters and Teamsters, the following settlement was reached. He indicated that for the FOP an increase in fringe benefits was negotiated for 1985 to 2% of 1984's base salaries. For 1986, a salary increase across the board of 2% an additional 3% guaranteed if in fact a Local Option Tax was passed in St. Joseph County. He indicated the FOP chose to take the fringe benefits for 1985 in the area of increased clothing allowance, increased holiday pay, and increased payment by the City toward the cost of dependent health insurance coverage. He indicated the Firefighters would receive a 2% increase in fringe benefits for 1985, with the 2% being based on 1984 salaries. He indicated that for 1986 a 2% wage incrase was granted across the board with the guarantee of an additional 3% if the Local Option Tax is passed. He indicated the 2% in fringes for 1985 is made up of increased payment by the City toward the cost of dependent health care coverage, an increase in holiday pay, and an increase in clothing allowance. He indicated that the Teamsters will receive a fringe benefit increase equal to 2% for 1985 and a 2% increase in salaries negotiated for 1986 with an additional 3% guaranteed in the Local Option Tax was passed. In indicated that non -union employees will receive a 2% increase in fringe and wage base. He indicated that as of January 1, 1986 an addition 2% in wages would be granted with 3% guaranteed if a Local Option Tax is passed. Council Member Beck made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 75 -84 A BILL FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY AND MONETARY FRINGE BENEFITS OF MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE CALENDAR YEARS OF 1985 AND 1986. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on this bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council President Beck indicated it was a pleasure to work with the Mr. Vance and the Administration in negotiating settlement of the FOP and the Firefighers increases. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carired. BILL NO. 76 -84 A BILL FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY AND MONETARY FRINGE BENEFITS OF FIREFIGHTERS FOR THE CALENDAR YEARS OF 1985 AND 1986. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on this bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council President Beck indicated this bill should be amended in Section I to amend Engineer First Class to Firefighter. Council Member Taylor Made a motion to amend this bill, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend the bill in Section 3, the same as Section 1, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. There being no further business to Member Voorde made a motion to rise Member Taylor. The motion carried. ATTEST: City Clerk REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED come before the Committee of the Whole, Council and report to the Council, seconded by Council ATTEST: '��1' MEN � / Be it remembered that the Common Council of the city of South Bend reconvened in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 7:35 p.m. Council President Beck presiding and eight members present. BILLS, SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 7350 -84 AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 5565 -73, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990- 68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND.(227 SCOTT.) This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes. ORDIANNE NO. 7351 -84 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (THE "CITY "), TO ISSUE ITS "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1984 (TWENTY THREE NORTH PARTNERSHIP, AN INDIANA PARTNERSHIP PROJECT), IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,050,000.00) AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO.