09-26-77 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1977 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED) This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponen were given an opportunity to be heard. Miss Kathy Cekanski, Council attorney, made the present tion for the bill. She said that after reviewing all the material submitted to the Council by Paul Bognar, the following amendment is being submitted to the Council for their approval: Amend Section 9 -4, page 3, by addition a new subsection as follows: (c) Article IV, Section 3802, Official Regulation No. 7, is amended by adding a new part as follows: 12. Notwithstand any other provisions of this regulation, the Chief of the South Bend Bureau of Fire, or his designate, shall require that all buildings or structures open to public use with either a floor or basemant area, or both, exceeding 1,500 square feet; or which exceeds two (2) stories in height, or both, be provided with NFPA approved automatic fire extinguishing system." Counc Member Taylor made a motion to accept the amendment, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. Th motion carried. She said this bill basically serves two purposes, it would be the local fire code since the BOCA Basic Fire Prevention Code has been repealed by State statute; and it would provide for local enforcement.through the South Bend Bureau of Fire Prevention. She said this bill would be sent to the Administrative Building Council for their approval, and once approved by the ABC, it is then enforceable. She said if the ABC would not approve any section of this bill, the severability clause in .Section II would protect the remainder of the bill. Mr. Paul Bognar, 807 W. Washington, indicated that the amendment covered that he recommended. He said he felt the new buildings should be protected by sprinklers, as this cut down on fatalities as well as insurance costs.. Council President Parent thanked Mr. Bognar for the work he did on this bill. He made a motion to recommend this bill, as amended, to the Council favorable, seco. by Council Member Taylor.. Council Member Serge asked the Fire Department to follow -up to be sure all new buildings are sprinkled. Mr. Ed Szymkowiak, fire inspector, indicated they would follow -up on this. The motion carried. BILL NO. 125 -77 A BILL APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND BASNEY FORD, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $12,673.67. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponen- were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. John Stancati, Director of the Bureau of Water, madf the presentation for the bill. He indicated that the Bureau of Water was requesting these one-] ton pickups to replace certain vehicles. Council Member Kopczynski asked where these trucks woi be used. Mr. Stancati indicated one would be used by the shutoff man, another by the individual who collects daily exhibits of water, and the third will go to the superintendent of the Meter Reading Department. Council Member Kopczynski indicated that he would recommend that the .Water Works start looking into more economical vehicles to operate than trucks. Mr. Stancati indicated that he had requested cars from the Council approximately two months ago, and they needed good equipment to do their work. Council Member Kopczynski indicated that he felt small( vehicles could do the job. Mr. Stancati agreed that they could. Council Member Kopczynski said he would recommend to the Council that this bill be returned to committee until a report was received from Mr. Stancati on using smaller type vehicles. Mr. Stancati indicated he neede( these vehicles for the operation of his department. Council Member Adams indicated that the Council did not approve the request for cars because some of them felt that the Water Works could purchase used police cars. She said that Mr. Stancati has indicated to the Council that this would not be feasible. She said that if the Water Works would rebid for smaller vehicles, this bill could be amended. Council President Parent indicated that a bill was submitted for three cars and it was turned down by the Council, and now you are coming back to the Council for trucks. He said he would like the Council to purchase smaller cars, even smaller than Novas. He said he would be willing to keep this bill on the record so it could be amended to allow for the purchase of smaller vehicles. Council Member Miller asked if he had the bid on the cars. Mr. Stancati indicated he did not have theinformation with him, but he thought the amount was $9,000 plus. Council Member Miller said that maybe they could amend this bill to $10,000. Mr. Stancati indicated that the vendors were different. He said the bid on the cars was from Gates Chevrolet. Mr. Mullen, City Controller, indicated that the Board of Water ap- proved the bid to Basney Ford subject to funding. He said if they would go back and request smaller vehicles it would have to be open to bid again. Council President Parent indicated that they could still keep this bill before the-.Council, in order to eliminate another first reading. Mr. Mullen indicated the bill calls for Basney Ford and that might not be the vendor. Council Member Miller indicated they would change the vendor to Gates for an amount not to exceed $10,0( Mr. Mullen indicated he did not think they could do that. Council President Parent made a motic that they continue this bill until the next meeting, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. No action was taken on this motion. Mr. Brunner, City Attorney, indicated that he did not think it was possible to amend the bill to substitute one car dealer for another. He said it was his feeling that they would have to file a new bill, in order for this to be legal. Council PresidE Parent made a motion to recommend this bill be stricken from the record, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. No action was taken on this motion. Council Member Kopczynski indicated that the Council should be acting in a prudent manner and make certain they are spending money for the type of vehicles that are needed in service. Council Member Szymkowiak indicated that trucks give better service. He indicated he felt the Council should buy these three trucks. Council Member Horvath indicated that if it is cars that are needed, they should go back and bid for small cars. Council Member Adams asked if there was anyone they could switch to mileagE rather than have a marked car. Mr. Stancati indicated there was probably someone who could be switched. Council President Parent made a motion to strike this bill, and to instruct the Watel Works Director to come back with a bill for two vehicles, small, compact size, seconded by Council Member Kopczyski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 135 -77 A BILL APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND COLE ASSOCIATES, INC., SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR A RENOVATION FEASIBILITY STUDY OF THE WATER WORKS BUILDING LOCATED AT 224 NORTH MAIN STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,500.00. 01 ed if d t