02-24-75 Council meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1975 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) stated that the Council had received a letter from Dr. Allen, the petitioner in the rezoning, whereby it was indicated that a 10 -foot strip of land on Miami would be dedicated for the necessa right -of -way. At this time, Dr. Robert Allen, 3104 Robinhood Lane, appeared to make a presenta- tion of the ordinance. He stated that he and his wife, the legal owners of the property in question, would dedicate the proposed 10 feet necessary to widen Miami to the proposed 40 -foot width from the center line. He submitted a letter to the Clerk to that effect. There were no comments or questions. Councilman Miller made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Common Council, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The motion carried. There was some discussion on whether or not the public hearing could be held on the revenue . sharing appropriation for the Department of Public Safety for the overtime foot patrol program, since the Police Chief was not yet present at the meeting. Councilman Miller felt the Council should go ahead with the public hearing because a presentation had been made to the Council in caucus concerning the matter. Councilman Szymkowiak agreed with Councilman Miller. Council President Parent felt the Police Chief would be present to make a presentation, and he felt the Council should delay the public hearing temporarily. It was decided to proceed with the next i of business. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION AND REGULATION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT 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. Councilman Newburn indicated that efforts were being made by the Public Safety Committee to come up with a merit bill. He felt his proposals, at this time, would only cause confusion. He felt strongly that his proposals, because the public was not aware of the bills as they had been referred to committee for so long, should be stricken from the record so that the new ordinances could be worked on. He made a motion to strike the ordinance from the files, seconded by Councilman Horvath. Councilman Kopczynski felt the merit bill had been discussed for quite some time and the ordinance before the Council might not be the final and best version; however, he felt the public hearing should be held in order to get the input from the citizens which would help the Council in arriving at a decision. Councilman Nemeth wondered how many persons were present at the meeting to take part in a dis- cussion of the merit proposal. There was no response. Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, felt that any questions that might be raised could be raised at any time once the matter was set for public hearing and a proposal was drafted. Councilman Nemeth indicated that he would agree with Councilman Kopczynski; however, he felt the ordinance should be referred back to committee in view of the fact that no one was present for discussion on the matter. He did not feel the ordinance should be stricken. Council President Parent felt the ordinance contained some good ideas and should be referred to committee rather than being strickei He asked Councilman Newburn to withdraw his motion to strike the ordinance. Councilman Newburn withdrew his motion, and Councilman Horvath withdrew his second to that motion. Councilman Nemet] then made a motion that the ordinance be referred back to the Public -Safety Committee, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISH- MENT OF A MERIT PLAN FOR POLICE AND FIREMEN IN 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. In view of the fact that the preceding ordinanc( was referred back to committee, Councilman Nemeth made a motion to refer this ordinance back to the Public Safety Committee also, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. Councilman Nemeth suggested that the Council conduct the public hearing for the revenue sharing appropriation for Public Safety (overtime foot patrol program) in the second reading portion of the meeting since the Police Chief had not yet arrived at the meeting. This was agreed to by the Council. Council President Parent made a motion that the Committee of the Whole make no recommen- dation concerning the ordinance, seconded by Councilman Nemeth. The motion carried. There being no made a motion carried. ATTEST: CITY CLERK further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Councilman Taylor to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. The motion REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED ATTEST •` :f C AIRMAN Be it remembered that the regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, reconvened in the Council Chambers at 7:20 p.m., Council President Parent presiding and nine members present. REPORT FROM THE SUB - COMMITTEE ON MINUTES To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your sub - committee on the inspection and supervision of the minutes would respectfully report that it has inspected the minutes of the February 10, 1975, regular meeting of the Council and found them correct. The sub - committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved. s/ Roger 0. Parent