05-22-72 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 22, 1972 REPORT FROM AREA PLAN COMMISSION (CONTINUED) Councilman Newburn made a motion that the ordinances referred to in the Area Plan report be set for public hearing on June 12, 1972. Councilman Parent seconded the motion and it carried. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Council President Nemeth entertained a motion to waive the reading of the Committee of the Whole report, so moved by Councilman Parent, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES, THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 5392 -72 AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE ANNUAL SALARIES FOR CERTAIN PERSONNEL OF THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY AND APPROPRIATING THE MONIES THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER RELATED PURPOSES This Ordinance was given third reading. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion for adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth) one absent (Councilman Miller). ORDINANCE NO. 5393 -72 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA CERTAIN LAND (18369 State Road #23) This Ordinance was given third reading. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion for adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of seven ayes (Councilmen Serge, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth) one nay (Councilman Szymkowiak) and one absent (Councilman Miller). Councilman Szymkowiak explained that he was casting a nay vote because he felt the map did not clearly indicate the property to be annexed. RESOLUTIONS A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND APPROVING THE THIRD YEAR OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMPREHENSIVE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WHEREAS, the City of South Bend desires to continue to carry out a comprehensive city-:demon- stration program (herein referred to as the "Program ", attached hereto and made a part hereof) with the Federal financial assistance under Title 1 of the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966 (herein called "Act "; and WHEREAS, the Act requires local governing body approval of the Program as a condition for eligibility for assistance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend that: SECTION 1. The Program, including the projects and activities set forth in the grant agreement, is hereby approved. SECTION II. The Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana, Jerry J. Miller, is hereby authorized to execute a grant agreement with the United States of America and to do all things necessary in order to carry out the Program including the submission of such reports, certifications and other material as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall require. SECTION III. The Common Council of the City of South Bend assumes full responsibility for assur- ing that all grant funds will be used in an economical and efficient manner in carrying out the Program and assures the necessary non - federal share of the cost of the Program Administration. SECTION IV. The South Bend Director of Administration, James V. Barcome, or his successor or delegate may do all things required to be done in order to obtain payment of the grant, including but not limited to the selection of a commercial bank to receive payment vouchers, the submission of signature specimens, and the filing of requests for payment. SECTION V. This Resolution shall be in force and effect immediately upon its passage by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana. /s/ Odell Newburn Member of the Common Council Councilman Parent made a motion that the Public Hearing on this resolution be postponed until June 12, 1972 in order that a consensus of opinion might be reached. He said that he thought perhaps if they had a little more time, some of the differences among the MNPA members might be resolved and they could reach agreement, since the MNPA members have not voted on the plan yet. Council President Nemeth asked the City Attorney whether such a motion was in order at this time. Mr. Sweeney replied that he thought such a motion was in order but it would need a second and that perhaps the motion was not clear. Councilman Parent then restated his motion that the Public Hearing on this resolution be continued until the June 12, 1972 meeting of the Common Council. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Council President Nemeth called for a roll call vote on this motion. The motion failed by a vote of four ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Parent, and Newburn) four nays (Councilman Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath and Nemeth), one absent. A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Mr. Charles Lennon, Executive Director of the Model Cities Program, said that the request that the Council consider the recommendation at this time was based on the fact that the fiscal year of the Federal Govern - ment ends on the last day of June, 1972. It is requested that the third year plan be sent in to THUD 90 days before the end of the contract, July 31st, 1972. Appropriations through HUD cannot be made until after our contract year begins. There are unexpended monies in this year's budget. Mr. Lennon said that HUD has, in effect, said if you assist us by getting your plan in early, we will assist you by funding your third year plan before the fiscal year ends. When the plan is submitted, HUD will accept or reject it, approving some programs and withholding contract agree- ment on other programs. Councilman Parent asked Mr. Newburn and Mr. Lennon if they could say how