07-10-78 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JULY 10, 1978 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) BILL NO. 97 -78 A BILL APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF LEASE AND TRUST INDENTURE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF PERTAINING TO GENERAL LIQUORS, INC. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents.and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Kenneth Fedder, attorney for the Economic Development Commission, made the presentation for the bill. He said this $350,000 bond issue would be used to construct additional facilities for General Liquors, Inc., at 1880 N. Kenmore Street. He said this expansion will mean an increase in employment and it was estimated that approximately eight new jobs will be created. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable,.seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. BILL NO. 83 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $5,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY KNOWN AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS-:PROGRAMS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Michael Vance, Deputy Controller, made the presenta- tion for the bill. He said this money would be used to repair the roof at the Municipal Services Facility Building. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. BILL NO. 85 -78 A BILL AMENDING VARIOUS EXISTING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 20, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND BY THE ADDITION OF ARTICLE 9 MOBILITY HANDICAPPED PARKING. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council President Roger O. Parent, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated that many citizens in our community have become actively involved in assuring that mobility handicapped persons have the opportunity to travel to the from their homes and place of employment. He said that parking has been a problem for our mobility handi- capped, therefore, he was introducing this bill which would enable the Board of Public Works to designate certain "blue curb" areas to be used exclusively for the mobility handicapped person, Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 96 -78 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND TO ELIMINATE RESTRICTED REFUSE COLLECTORS LICENSES. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Thomas Brunner, City Attorney, indicated he was under the impression that this bill was going to be continued. After a brief discussion it was decided that public hearing would be held on this bill, after which time the Council would decide whether or not to continue public hearing on the bill. Mr. Brunner indicated there was a problem in the City with many trash haulers not having any covering over their trash trucks, and this was creat- ing a health hazard, as well as being unsightly. He said this proposed amendment would eliminate the restricted licenses, and the Administration feels it is a necessary charge, in order to cor- rect the problem. Mrs. Jane Swan, 2022 Swygart, indicated that the City was collecting garbage in open trucks.. Mr. Brunner indicated that the City should adhere to the proposed bill. Mr. Maurice Cohen, 725 E. Eckman, indicated that Park Department rucks pick up leaves and branches with no covering on the trucks and the trash falls out on the street. Rev. Richards, 2221 W. Linden, indicated he was a trash hauler and his truck has passed all standards. He said the small trash haulers could not afford $15,000 for a packer. He indicated he favored covering for the truck, but he would be forced out of business if this bill were passed. Mr. Morris Eggleston, 1315 Riding Mall, indicated this bill would put some fine people out of business. He said he failed to see the need for such a stiff ordinance, or one that would put one segment of our citiz( out of work. Mr. Joseph Kelbosits, Manager of the Bureau of Solid Waste, indicated that many of the private haulers do not have licenses. He indicated he was in favor of this bill. Council President Parent made a motion to continue public hearing on this matter until September 25, 1978, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. Council Member Adams asked Mr. Brunn( for a report on all trash hauler violations since January 1, 1977, and their disposition. BILL NO. 98 -78 A BILL APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND (1) CLOW CORPORATION OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND (2) KENNEDY VALVE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, ELMIRA, NEW YORK, AND (3) MUELLER CO., CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ASSORTMENT OF WATER MAIN, VALVES, FITTINGS AND HYDRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $208,268.58. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. John Stancati, Director of Utilities, made the pre- sentation for the bill. He said bids were let pursuant to the Statutes of the State of Indiana and were found competitive. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried.