10-12-81 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 12F 1981 BILL NO. 95 -81 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE 3, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA ENTITLED ABANDONED VE- HICLES. Now is the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Kathy Bernard, Director of Neigh- borhood Code Enforcement, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this bill would incorporate into the Municipal Code provisions of the newly enacted State legislation. She indicated that the Board of Public Works will be the agency res- ponsible for the removal, storage and disposal of abandoned vehicles rather that the Board of Public Safety. She indicated that only vehicles that are six years or more model years old and mechanically inoperable and left on private property visible from public property for more than thirty days can be towed. She indicated that vehicles may be disposed of within fifteen days from the date of mailing of a notice to the vehicle owner concerning the impounded vehicles. Council Member Szymkoiwak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council President McGann. The motion carried. BILL NO. 96 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $25,000 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FOR THE COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA THROUGH THE POLICE DE- PARTMENT. Now is the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Joseph Kernan, City Controller, made the presentation of this bill. He indicated this appropriation would provide monies to equip the three police sub - stations that will be a part of the Community Oriented Police Program. Pat Miller, 2213 Lincoln Way West, spoke against this bill. Jane Swan, 1706 S. Walnut, asked if this appropriation was to cover the items bid at the Public Works meeting. Mr. Kernan Indicated it was. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favor- able, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 97 -81 A BILL ESTABLISHING A SERVICE FEE OF THREE DOLLARS ($3.00) FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ACCIDENT REPORTS. Now is the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Eugenia Schwartz, Assistant City Attorney, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated that effective September 1, the State requires that the Common Council pass an ordinance setting a service fee of at least $3 per report. She indicated this bill would bring the City into com- plaince with that statute. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. BILL NO. 98 -81 A BILL ESTABLISHING A FIREARMS TRAINING FUND. Now is the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Eugenia Schwartz, Assistant City Attorney, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this bill establishes a firearms training fund, into which all fees collected for handgun icense applications will be deposited. She indicated the establishment of the fund and the use of the monies follows the requirements of State law. Council Member McGann made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO.99 -81 A BILL APPROVING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,796.00 TO LAYNE NORTHERN, INC., FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE RIVER COMMONS SYSTEM. Now is the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Michael Vance, Director of Utili- ties, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated these improvements were nec- essary in order to increase the water pressure in the area. He indiated while the water pressure is adequate many portions of the year, it is not adequate to provide good fire protection during the summer months. Pat Miller, 2213 Lincolnway West, spoke against this bill. Dominic DaCasta, 754 N. Cottage Grove, spoke against this bill. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. ATTEST: ATTEST: City Clerk REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED 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 7:55 p.m. Coun- cil President McGann presiding and nine members present.