01-25-82 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 25, 1982 BILL NO. 6 -82 A BILL REQUESTING VACATION OF VARIOUS PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY IN THE MONROE- SAMPLE DEVELOPMENT AREA IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. Now is the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Patrick McMahon, Director of Re- development, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this was the balance of the vacations of public right -of -ways in an area bounded by Bronson, Marietta, Sample and Fellows Street; and Clinton Street between Bronson and Sample Street, in the Monroe - Sample Development Area. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to re- commend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. BILL NO. 7 -82 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE LICENSING OF PRCIOUS METALS DEALERS. Now is the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Richard Hill, City Attorney, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this bill creates a new license, that of precious metals dealer. He indicated provides that a dealer must file a report with- in twenty- four.hours with the police Department, keep a record of the- seller .'s,des - cription, photograph every purchase with value in- excess, -of $50, and all metals pur chased must be held for seven days. Spiro Krekelas, 329 Dixie, Way North,''ridicated that holding the merchandise for seven days was too long, and that taking'a photo was not going to make that much difference. Steve Cloter, 1117 Mishawaka Ave., Elkhart, spoke against holding the merchandise for seven days. County Prosecutor, Michael Barnes, County Prosecutor, indicated he hoped the county and Mishawaka would also adopt similar controls. He indicated the foscus should be on the victim of crimes. He indicated part of the problem with the forty -eight hour period was over a weekend. Council Member McGann indicated that perhaps a photo should be taken of the seller, or a thumb print. Michael Barnes indicated that there could be legal problems if that was required. Council Member McGann made a motion to amend the bill in Sec. 4- 44, (c)(1) be adding "and the account number of one additional piece of recognized identification. ", seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. Coun- cil Member Dombrowski made a mtoion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Coun- cil Member Beck. The motion carried. ATTEST: 4w,'--e / ---- City Clerk REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED ATTEST: C" n 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 7:56 p.m.- Coun- cil - President McGann presiding and seven members present. BILLS, SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 7019 -82 AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LAND- MARK UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 5565 -73, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND (701 LASALLE.) This bill had second reading. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Beck. The bill passed by a roll call vote of seven ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7020 -82 AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LAND- MARK UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 5565 -73, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND (2119 PORTAGE AVE.) This bill had second reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of seven ayes. ORDINANCE NO., 7021 -82 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUMA.,OF $46,53.4.33 FROM THE ,_ CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING.AND SINKING FUND TO THE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT FUND. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of seven ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7022 -82 AN ORDINANCE REQUESTING VACATION OF VARIOUS PUBLIC RIGHTS - OF -WAY IN THE MONROE- SAMPLE DEVELOPMENT AREA IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had second reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of seven ayes.