11-14-77 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 1977 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) Mr. Robert Parker, Chief Deputy City Attorney, indicated he would like to see a further amendment made to section (3) to change general fund to appropriate fund. Council Member Adams.made a motion to change this section to read "All rents collected shall become a part of the appropriate fund. ", seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Council Member Adams made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 166 -77 A BILL APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF WASTE WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND CARL J. REINKE & SONS, INC., SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A GARAGE AND COMBINED MECHANICAL WORK TO INCLUDE ELECTRICAL, HEATING AND VENTILATION AT THE WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $24,984.00. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. David Wells, Manager of Design and Administration, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this additional area is needed to store equip- ment in a heated garage during the winter months. He said two additional stalls will be added. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 167 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $26,500.00 FROM THE ANTI- RECESSION FUND, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE COUNTER - CYCLICAL GRANT, FOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Patrick McMahon, Director of Public Works, made the presentation for the bill. He said this appropriation was to insure the Vehicle Maintenance Pro- gram will be able to function properly through the balance of 1977. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dom- browski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 168 -77 A BILL TRANSFERRING $17,250.00 IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND. TRANSFERS ARE BEING MADE IN VARIOUS BUDGET CLASSIFICATIONS WITHIN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. This being the time heretofore set for publi -c hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Fire Chief Van Wiele made the presentation for the bill. He said this was a normal adjustment within the department of reflect their actual operating need Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded. by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 169 -77 A BILL TRANSFERRING $2,135.00 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, ALL ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE BUREAU OF VEHICLE MAINTENANCE IN THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Patrick McMahon, Director of Public Works, made the presentation for the bill. He said this transfer was being requested so that the Bureau of Vehicle Maintenance will be in a position to provide services in an effective manner throughout the balance of 1977. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Counc favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 170 -77 A BILL TRANSFERRING $86,172.91 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, ALL ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE BUREAU OF STREETS BUDGET IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Patrick McMahon, Director of Public Works, made the presentation for the bill. He said this transfer was to purchase salt and sufficient funds for the maintenance of Street Department vehicles through the balance of 1977. Council Member Kopczynski asked how much of the MVH funds were expended for the Century Center parking lot. He asked Mr. McMahon for a letter giving him this amount. Mr. McMahon indicated he would send him a letter, but he was not sure MVH funds were used. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 171 -77 A BILL TRANSFERRING $400.00 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, ALL ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE CITY CLERK'S BUDGET OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mrs. Irene Gammon, City Clerk, made the presentation for the bill. She said this transfer was necessary in order that she could attend the National Leagu of Cities convention in December. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to recess, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 8:40 p.m., and reconvened at 8:52 p.m. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council Member Taylor made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. ATTEST: City Clerk ATTEST: Chairman