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Ult <br />REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 1978 <br />REGULAR MEETING <br />Council President Parent welcomed the Boy Scout Troop from Clay Methodist Church, as well as the <br />Washington High School Cadet Government class. <br />Council Member Adams made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Counc� <br />Dombrowski. The motion carried. <br />COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE <br />Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee of the <br />Whole on Monday, September 25, 1978, at 7:04 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Frank <br />Horvath presiding. <br />BILL NO. 96 -78 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF <br />SOUTH BEND TO ELIMINATE RESTRICTED REFUSE COLLECTORS LICENSES. <br />This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponen <br />were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Adams made a presentation for an amended <br />bill. She indicated the amended bill would do four basic things: It would retain the present <br />restricted and non - restricted licensing of trash collectors; it would prohibit parking of a <br />filled trash vehicle in residential areas; it would provide for a maximum fine of $1,000; and <br />it would provide for immediate impoundment of any trash vehicle which is found operating with- <br />out a license. She indicated that the Code provides a procedure whereby the Board of Public <br />Works can terminate either a nonrestricted or restricted license when the holder has violated <br />any provisions of the licensing article. She indicated there had been no hearings held under <br />the present Board, therefore, what enforcement has the City tried to date, if they have never <br />held even one hearing. She indicated that if the City has failed to enforce its present laws, <br />it should not penalize the eliminate an important working sector of our community. She made a <br />motion to amend the bill by substituting the amended bill and eliminating the word "overnight" <br />in Section 16- 33(a), seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion carried. Mayor Nemeth <br />indicated that the original bill did not eliminate independent trash haulers, but only required <br />them to have the proper equipment. He indicated that the City could not afford to have the <br />police follow these trucks around the City at all times to see if they are in violation. Mr. <br />Morris Eggleston, General Manager of South Bend Waste Paper Company, indicated that the cost of <br />a compactor was up to $25,000. He spoke against the original bill which requires compactors. <br />He indicated he supported the amended version of this bill. Mrs. Jane Swan, 2022 Swygart, <br />indicated she was in favor of the amended version of this bill. Council President Parent made <br />a motion that the amended bill go to Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member <br />Taylor. The motion carried. <br />BILL NO. 121 -78 A BILL DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK UNDER <br />ORDINANCE NO. 5565 -73, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS <br />AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY <br />OF SOUTH BEND. (710 PARK AVENUE.) <br />This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent: <br />were given an opportunity to be heard. Ms. Candy Peck, Director of Historic Preservation, gave <br />a brief history of the property located at 710 Park Avenue. Council Member Taylor made a motion <br />to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion <br />carried. <br />BILL NO. 109 -78 <br />A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY <br />KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, <br />INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (NORTHEAST CORNER OF <br />PLEASANT AND IRONWOOD, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH <br />COUNTY, INDIANA.) <br />This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent: <br />were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Charles Seeney, attorney for the petitioner, indicatE <br />that he had met again with Area Plan and the City Engineer and they felt the problem with the re- <br />zoning had been corrected. He indicated that the petition should show "F" Height and Area. Mr. <br />Rick Carey, of Area Plan, indicated that the new site plan could quality as a preliminary. Mr. <br />Carl Ellison, Director of Community Development, indicated they were satisfied with the efforts <br />made by the petitioner to improve this area. Mr. Patrick McMahon, Director of Public Works, <br />indicated that the ingress and egress was a matter that could be worked out later. Council <br />Member Miller made a motion to amend the bill by adding "F" Height and Area, seconded by Council <br />Member Taylor. The motion carried. Council Member Miller made a motion to recommend this bill <br />to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. <br />BILL NO. 177 -78 <br />A BILL APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT <br />BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR REHABILITATION ACTIVITIES TO BE AD- <br />MINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF <br />COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SOUTHOLD HERITAGE FOUNDATION. <br />This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent: <br />were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Community Development, <br />made the presentation for the bill. He indicated that the City has developed programs to assist, <br />non - profit groups to rehabilitate residential properties within the neighborhood strategy area. <br />He indicated that Community Development funds will be used by Southold Heritage Foundation <br />to rehabilitate housing units. He said this activity will serve to assist low- and - moderate- <br />income families to occupy standardard housing in the West Washington Historic District and the <br />Near West Side. Council President Parent made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council <br />favorable, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. <br />on <br />