07-22-74 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING _ _ _ --J 974 REGULAR MEETING JULY 22, 1974 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Council Chambers of the County -City Building on Monday, July 22, 1974, at 7:04 p.m., Council President Peter J. Nemeth presiding. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth. ABSENT: None. Council President Nemeth announced that the ordinance proposing fair campaign practices in South Bend, being item 3D on the agenda, would not have public hearing at this meeting and would be con-1 tinued to the August 12th meeting. Council President Nemeth thanked Miss Virginia Guthrie and Mr. Gene Evans for the copies of the Civic Cinema that were furnished to the Council members. Councilman Horvath made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Councilmai Taylor. The motion carried. i COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ! Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee of the Whole on Monday, July 22, 1974, at 7:06 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Odell Newburn presided. He asked that those persons speaking refrain from using personalities and address the chair when wishing to speak. He indicated that he wanted 'to conduct an orderly and efficient meeting. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $22,000.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Rollin Farrand, Director of the Department of Public Works, made the presentation for the ordinance. He explained that the funds would be used to fund the engineering study and preparation of construction plans for a trunk sewer extending from the termination of the Cleveland Road sewer at Portage Avenue and Cleveland Road to Brick Road and the Bypass. He indicated that this sewer construction was planned for the north- west area recently annexed to the city. He stated that he anticipated that construction costs would be between $350,000 and $400,000 for the project. Miss Virginia Guthrie, Consultant and member of the Board of Directors of the Civic Planning Association, asked about the total cost of the project, and Mr. Farrand stated that $390,000 would be his preliminary estimate and the funds would be taken from the Cumulative Sewer Fund. Mr. Jim Wensits, South Bend Tribune reporter, asked about the number of miles of construction in the project, and Mr. Farrand stated that 17,000 feet of sewer would be needed to reach the area. He was hopeful that this could be built within 12 to 18 months. Miss Guthrie wondered if there was any connection with the Industrial Park, and Mr. Farrand stated that there was not. Councilman Kopczynski asked about the total cost of the project, and Mr. Farrand again stated that he antici- pated it would cost about $390,000. Councilman Kopczynski wondered how many projects were in the making at the present time and what the total cost of those projects was. He wondered if there would be enough money in the fund to complete all the projects. Mr. Farrand stated that there wer four projects under construction at the present time, and two more projects were in the engineerin, stages. He felt all the projects could be funded with the money available in the account during this year and next year. He felt there would be no problem with the northwest sewer construction. Councilman Kopczynski asked that Mr. Farrand furnish him in writing the cost of the projects, dates of completion and estimated costs involved. Mr. Farrand stated that that information was available. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Common Council, seconded by Councilman Serge. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $8,400.00 FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER 110.0, "SERVICES PERSONAL ", TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 726.0, "OTHER EQUIPMENT ", BOTH ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE REVENUE SHARING "SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM" OF THE REVENUE SHARING TRUST FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. William Hojnacki, Director of the Department of Human Resources and Economic Development, made the presentation for the ordinance. He stated that the ordinance was the result of a joint project between the Department of Recreation and the Department of Human Resources and Economic Development to establish a recreation center in the southeast neighborhood. He stated that this was part of an overall program that would include $150,000 in a three -year period from other sources. Miss Virginia Guthrie, Consultant and member of the Board of Directors of the Civic Planning Association, asked about the amount of funds being contributed by other agencies. Mr. Melvin Holmes of the Community Affairs Division of Associates Corporation, indicated that the center would be called the Franklin Family Center and Boys Club. Miss Guthrie asked about maintenance of the program, and Mr. Holmes indicated that he had requested a proposal to fund the project for a three -year period at the rate of $50,000 per year. Miss Guthrie wondered if salaries would be in addition to the $150,000. Mr. Holmes stated that salaries were not included at this time. Miss Guthrie asked if there was a building provided, and Mr. Holmes stated that the South Bend Community School Corporation has provided the Franklin School. Councilman Serge made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Common Council, seconded by Councilman Parent. The motion carried.