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<br />REGULAR MEETING JUNE 8, 1981
<br />Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole,
<br />seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried.
<br />COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
<br />Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee
<br />of the Whole on Monday, June 8, 1981, at 7:20 p.m., with nine members present. Chair-
<br />man Voorde presiding.
<br />BILL NO. 43 -81 A BILL TRANSFERRING $473.50 FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS
<br />TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE CITY CLERK'S
<br />BUDGET OF THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF
<br />SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
<br />This being the time heretofore set for public
<br />and opponents were given an opportunity to be
<br />the presentation for the.bill. She ,indicated
<br />pay the maintenance contract for the Qyx word
<br />Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bi
<br />Council Member Serge. The motion carried.
<br />hearing on the above bill, proponents
<br />'heard. City Clerk, Irene Gammon, made
<br />this transfer was necessary in order to
<br />processor in her office. Council Member
<br />11 to the Council favorable, seconded by
<br />BILL NO. 48 -81 A BILL REDUCING VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE BUREAU OF
<br />STREETS' BUDGET WITHIN THE MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND.
<br />This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
<br />and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. John Leszczynski, Director of
<br />Public Works, made the presentation for the bill. he indicated the State Board of
<br />Tax Commissiners overestimated the appropriation of funds from the Motor Vehicle
<br />Highway Fund for the fiscal year 1981, therefore, the Commission has order the City
<br />to reduce the Bureau of Streets' budget by $159, 697. Council Member Szymkowiak made
<br />a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member
<br />Dombrowski. The motion carried.
<br />BILL NO. 49 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $28,000.00 FOR THE DESIGN OF A WELL
<br />FIELD AND TREATMENT FACILITY TO BE LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST
<br />PART OF THE CITY, AND APPROVING SAID CONTRACT FOR THOSE
<br />SERVICES BETWEEN LAWSON- FISHER ASSOCIATES AND THE BOARD OF
<br />SOUTH BEND WATER WORKS COMMISSIONERS.
<br />This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
<br />and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Michael Vance, Director of
<br />Utilities, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated that the shutting down
<br />of the Oliver Well Field potentially could cause problems in meeting water supply
<br />demands during the peak usage periods which occur during the summer months. He
<br />indicated that to insure that this potential problem is minimized or eliminated, it
<br />was essential that alternative supply points are developed within the present system.
<br />He indicated that Lawson - Fisher would evaluate alternative well expansion sites and
<br />design an additional well field. He indicated they would also evalute the current
<br />pumping sites in the City. Council Member Zielinski read the Utilities Committee
<br />report giving this bill a favorable recommendation. Dominic DeCosta, 754 Cottage
<br />Grove, asked why it was necessary to hire an outside firm. Mr. Vance indicated that
<br />all engineers do not have the same background. Joan Sporleder, 205 W. Cripe, asked
<br />why it why it was necessary to have an eighteen month study. Mr. Vance indicated the
<br />study would be completed in thirty days. Rose French, 2019 W. Indiana, asked how long
<br />it would take to get water. Mr. Vance indicated forty -five days. Paul Bogner, 807
<br />W. Washington, asked when the last study was made. John Leszczynski, Director of
<br />Public Works, indicated the last study was one in the fifties.
<br />Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable,
<br />seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
<br />BILL NO. 50 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $10,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
<br />GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR
<br />THE 1981 ETHNIC FESTIVAL, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF
<br />SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRA-
<br />TION AND FINANCE.
<br />This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
<br />and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mikki Dobski, River Bend Plaza
<br />Coordinator, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this appropriation
<br />would be used to fund a portion of the Ethnic Festival. She indicated this was the
<br />fourth year that the City has participated in the funding of the festival, and this
<br />amount represents a cutback of $4,000 from last year. Pat Miller, 2213 Lincoln Way
<br />West, spoke against this bill. Dominic DeCosta 754 N. Cottage Grove, spoke against
<br />this bill. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the
<br />Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
<br />BILL NO. 51 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $144,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND, FOR
<br />STREET MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY
<br />OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
<br />WORKS.
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