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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 2 19 REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED) ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $61,500.00 BETWEEN VARIOUS ACCOUNTS IN THE BUREAU OF WASTE WATER, SAID ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE SEWAGE WORKS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUND, AND THE SEWAGE WORKS DEPRECIATION FUND. This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Newburn made a motion to set the ordinance for public hearing and second reading on November 10, 1975, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motio carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FROM THE SANITATION FUND FOR THE BUREAU OF SOLID WASTE ACCOUNT #321.0, "GASOLINE ", IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,000.00, AND ACCOUNT #722.0, "MOTOR EQUIPMENT ", IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,300.00. This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Taylor made a motion to set the ordinance for public hearing and second reading on November 10, 1975, seconded by Councilman Newburn. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $14,600.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS BICENTENNIAL FUNC- TIONS FOR 1976, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES. This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Taylor made a motion to set the ordinance for public hearing and second reading on November 10, 1975, seconded by Councilman Newburn. The motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Serge indicated that the lease had been signed for the Delos House at its new location on Frances Street and approval had been given by the State Fire Marshall. He indicated that the move would take place by the end of the month. Councilman Horvath wondered if the water problem in the first and second districts had been resolved somewhat with the addition of polyphosphates into the water system. Councilmen Serge and Szymkowiak both indicated that the problem had been somewhat relieved. Councilman Nemeth asked about the submission of the utility budgets by the administration. He indicated that the budgets must be submitted and action taken by the Council before the end of November. He asked the City Clerk to inquire as to said budgets. Councilman Kopczynski brought up the problem of'.impurities in the water clogging the mains, corporation valves and service lines. He stated that he had been receiving complaints about inadequate water volume. He indicated that he had talked to Mr. Krueper about the matter and nothing had been done regarding the repair of the lines. He maintained that it was not the responsibility of the homeowner and that the city should make the necessary repairs to correct the situation. Council President Parent directed the City Clerk to write to Mr. Krueper asking him to attend the caucus meeting on November 10, at 6:00 p.m. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Taylor brought up the subject of railroad trains blocking traffic at some crossings. He referred to the recent death of someone who had driven through the gate because of the length of time the gate had been down. He wondered about the length of time trains could tie up inter- sections. He asked for an answer from the Legal Department. He also brought up the subject of cable television being installed in the Kensington Farms area. He indicated that, only a year ago, sewers had been installed and yards had been torn up. He indicated that many of the residents had expressed concern about this. Mrs. Irene Gammon, City Clerk, indicated that she had discussed this matter with the Clerk of the Board of Works and one of the deputy attorneys. She stated that an opinion from the Legal Department would be forthcoming. Council President Parent asked the City Clerk to send a letter to Mr. Roemer, indicating Councilman Taylor's concert Councilman Taylor asked that a copy of the opinion be forwarded to him. Councilman Miller talked about the inoperative signals on the New York Central Railroad and referred to Councilman Taylor': remarks concerning trains. He stated that it was the contention of the railroads that a city ordinance was non - operative because the railroads were regulated by the Interstate Commerce Commission. He wondered if this matter should be pursued by the congressmen. He indicated that he has requested that any instances of the railroad gates being down for any length of time be looked into. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Councilman Serge made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 10:32 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED* CITY CLERK PRE ............................................................ + . ... + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ++