08-08-77 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 8, 1977 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Community Development, made the presentation for the bill. He said the $20,000 appropriation request is based on the inspec- tion and cost estimate completed earlier this.year, and represents an approximate cost of re- habilitation in order to bring thisstructure up to minimum code. He said Action Centers are integ parts of their respective neighborhoods and provide the community with much needed information an services. He said this building was declared an Historic Landmark by the Historic Preservation Commission. Ms. Marzy Bauer, acting Director of Action, Inc., indicated that they operated four such centers in St. Joseph County. She said Action provides numerous services to the residents of the Northeast Neighborhood. She said the Center at 803 N. Notre Dame has been a focal point for the community. She strongly urged the Council to pass this appropriation. Council Member Adams made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. Council Member Miller questioned Ms. Bauer regarding the move of the Southeast Neighborhood Center. She indicated that the building on South Michigan Street was in better cond tion and was larger, therefore, able to accomodate all activities. She indicated that for econom reasons they were contemplating.this move. Council Member Serge asked if any consideration had been given to making the fire station at Portgage and Lindsey a neighborhood center. Mr. Ellison indicated that station was given Historic Landmark status, and they would be happy to consider this in the future. Council Member Horvath indicated he would like to have Mr. Ellison discuss the move of the Southeast Neighborhood Center with the Council, prior to any bill being submitted The motion carried BILL NO. 103 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $25,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC PARK PROJECTS TO BE AD- MINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT /DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. James Seitz, Superintendent of Public Parks, made the presentation for the bill. He said Pulaski Park is bounded by railroad tracks on the north and south, which is an attractive hazard for small children using the park. He said the park has be- come extremely popular for the residents of the neighborhood and many small children visit the park everyday. He said hopefully the fenced -in park will reduce the vandalism that has been oc- curring at the park. He said the fence request was submitted to the Park Board by the Mexican American Council, and the Programa Juvenil del Barrio (a neighborhood youth organization). He asked that the bill be amended to read $15,000, for fencing of the park and other park improvemen Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to amend the bill, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. Council Member Dombrowski indicated that on Arnold Street there is a steep bank and to the west there is a very nice old stone fence, therefore a fence was not needed in those areas. He said the balance of the appropriation could be used to buy equipment for the park. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill, as amended, to the Council, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 104 -77 A'BILL APPROPRIATING $7,500.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE PROTECTION DEVICES FOR TIPPECANOE PLACE, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/ DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Community Development, made the presentation for the bill. He said the protection system would consist of emergency lights and exit signs as required by the Fire Marshall. He said in addition, a smoke and ionization detector and fire alarm system would be installed. He said this installation will protect a nationally recognized historic structure. Council Member Adams asked that before anything is decided that the Fire Department have some imput as to the appropriateness of what is being in- stalled. Mr. Ellison indicated they would work with the Fire Department. Council Member Horvath asked if sprinklers were being installed. Mrs. Sonia Cramer, Southhold Board Member, indicated this was for smoke detectors, exit lights, etc. She said this will bring the building up -to -code. She said sprinklers would not be installed. Council Member Dombrowski commended the people who worked in Southhold. He said they were doing a tremendous job. BILL NO. 107 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $1,850 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING GRANT, FOR VARIOUS ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE. Council Member Miller made a motion to strike this bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council Member Adams made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. ATTEST: City Clerk REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED ATTEST: f irman Be it remembered that the regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconve in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 7:26 p.m., Council Vic President Dombrowski presiding and six members present.