09-25-78 Council Meeting Minutes

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Ult REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 1978 REGULAR MEETING Council President Parent welcomed the Boy Scout Troop from Clay Methodist Church, as well as the Washington High School Cadet Government class. Council Member Adams made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Counc� Dombrowski. The motion carried. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee of the Whole on Monday, September 25, 1978, at 7:04 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Frank Horvath presiding. 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 opponen were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Adams made a presentation for an amended bill. She indicated the amended bill would do four basic things: It would retain the present restricted and non - restricted licensing of trash collectors; it would prohibit parking of a filled trash vehicle in residential areas; it would provide for a maximum fine of $1,000; and it would provide for immediate impoundment of any trash vehicle which is found operating with- out a license. She indicated that the Code provides a procedure whereby the Board of Public Works can terminate either a nonrestricted or restricted license when the holder has violated any provisions of the licensing article. She indicated there had been no hearings held under the present Board, therefore, what enforcement has the City tried to date, if they have never held even one hearing. She indicated that if the City has failed to enforce its present laws, it should not penalize the eliminate an important working sector of our community. She made a motion to amend the bill by substituting the amended bill and eliminating the word "overnight" in Section 16- 33(a), seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion carried. Mayor Nemeth indicated that the original bill did not eliminate independent trash haulers, but only required them to have the proper equipment. He indicated that the City could not afford to have the police follow these trucks around the City at all times to see if they are in violation. Mr. Morris Eggleston, General Manager of South Bend Waste Paper Company, indicated that the cost of a compactor was up to $25,000. He spoke against the original bill which requires compactors. He indicated he supported the amended version of this bill. Mrs. Jane Swan, 2022 Swygart, indicated she was in favor of the amended version of this bill. Council President Parent made a motion that the amended bill go to Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 121 -78 A BILL DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 5565 -73, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND. (710 PARK AVENUE.) This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent: were given an opportunity to be heard. Ms. Candy Peck, Director of Historic Preservation, gave a brief history of the property located at 710 Park Avenue. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. BILL NO. 109 -78 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (NORTHEAST CORNER OF PLEASANT AND IRONWOOD, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA.) This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent: were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Charles Seeney, attorney for the petitioner, indicatE that he had met again with Area Plan and the City Engineer and they felt the problem with the re- zoning had been corrected. He indicated that the petition should show "F" Height and Area. Mr. Rick Carey, of Area Plan, indicated that the new site plan could quality as a preliminary. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Community Development, indicated they were satisfied with the efforts made by the petitioner to improve this area. Mr. Patrick McMahon, Director of Public Works, indicated that the ingress and egress was a matter that could be worked out later. Council Member Miller made a motion to amend the bill by adding "F" Height and Area, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Council Member Miller made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 177 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR REHABILITATION ACTIVITIES TO BE AD- MINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SOUTHOLD HERITAGE FOUNDATION. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent: were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Community Development, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated that the City has developed programs to assist, non - profit groups to rehabilitate residential properties within the neighborhood strategy area. He indicated that Community Development funds will be used by Southold Heritage Foundation to rehabilitate housing units. He said this activity will serve to assist low- and - moderate- income families to occupy standardard housing in the West Washington Historic District and the Near West Side. Council President Parent made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. on