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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 11, 1973
<br />IIREGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
<br />(This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Miller made a motion that the ordinance be referred
<br />to the Area Plan Commission, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried.
<br />11 ORDINANCE
<br />This ordinance had
<br />public hearing and
<br />the length of time
<br />the public hearing
<br />Councilman Horvath
<br />,on June 27, 19731
<br />AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $92,000.00 FROM
<br />THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND, COMMONLY
<br />REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR
<br />VARIOUS PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMIN-
<br />ISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY OF THE
<br />CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
<br />first reading. Councilman Taylor made a motion that the ordinance be set for
<br />second reading on July 9, 1973, at 7:00 p.m. There was a brief discussion on
<br />required for the public hearing on the ordinance, after which it was decided
<br />would not take too long. Councilman Taylor then withdrew his motion, and
<br />made a motion that the ordinance be set for public hearing and second reading
<br />at 7:00 p.m., seconded by Councilman Parent. The motion carried.
<br />IIPRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
<br />Mrs. Ethel Deka, 1121 Harvey Street, complained about the water in the northwest area of the city.
<br />She indicated that when her water tank is drained, all that comes out is sand. She mentioned she
<br />had called the Water Department and had received no action. She then contacted Action Line and
<br />had been told something would be done, and to date nothing has been done. She indicated that she,
<br />as well as others in the area, do not even have clean drinking water. She presented the Council
<br />with two samples of the water that had come from her tap. Councilman Szymkowiak indicated that
<br />he, too, had reported this problem six months ago and nothing had been done. Council President
<br />Nemeth suggested that Mr. Paul Krueper, Manager of the Bureau of Water, be invited to the July 9th
<br />Council meeting to view the water samples and determine a solution to the problem. Councilman
<br />Szymkowiak felt the matter should be looked into immediately. Mrs. Deka indicated that she had
<br />been assured that something would be done two months ago, and nothing had been done. Councilman
<br />Szymkowiak brought up the subject of the flouride in the water, indicating that it causes the
<br />pipes to rust and corrode and this to mix with the water. Councilman Kopczynski asked if a water
<br />test had been conducted on the .water taken from Mrs. Deka's tap. He asked if the Council could
<br />retain the samples, and Mrs. Deka informed him that he could as she had plenty more of the same
<br />water whenever she turned the faucet on. She explained that her laundry had been ruined. At one
<br />time, she had bought some powered solution to add to the water to help clear it up; however, she
<br />indicated that the solution was expensive and she had to stop buying it. Councilman Kopczynski
<br />asked if there were other people involved, and Mrs. Deka indicated that most of the residents in
<br />the area had the same problems with their water. Councilman Szymkowiak repeated that he had
<br />reported this problem six months ago and nothing had been done. He felt it was the responsibility
<br />of the chemists and the water should be analyzed. Mrs. Deka indicated that the only answer she
<br />had received on the dirty water was that it was brought about because of the old and rusty water -
<br />mains. She asked why this could not be improved and fixed. Councilman Miller asked if there were
<br />new sewers to be constructed in the area, and Mrs. Deka indicated that she did not believe so.
<br />Chairman Newburn indicated that the new sewers were not planned for that area even though it was
<br />in the Model Cities area, and he felt it was a serious problem. Councilman Parent made a motion
<br />that Mr. Krueper attend the July 9th meeting of the Council to speak on the matter and that the
<br />Council send him a letter requesting him to look into the situation, seconded by Councilman Miller,
<br />The motion carried. Mr. James Roemer, City Attorney, indicated that this was a concern, and he
<br />requested that Mrs. Deka come before the Board of Water on June 18th and bring samples of the
<br />water. He indicated that the meeting was held on the 13th floor of the County -City Building at
<br />approximately 10:30 a.m. He indicated that Mrs. Deka had a real complaint and he felt the city
<br />owed her an explanation. Councilman Szymkowiak felt a letter should not be necessary in this
<br />situation, and he also indicated that he did not think the citizens should have to appear before
<br />the Council for action with problems of this kind.
<br />Miss Virginia Guthrie, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, asked if there would
<br />be an investigation into the cause of the fire which ruined a $25,000 street sweeper at the
<br />Municipal Services Facility. Councilman Kopczynski indicated that it appeared the fire resulted
<br />from negligence with a spark igniting fuel. Council President Nemeth asked if the Board of Works
<br />would check into the situation, and Mr. Roemer indicated that there would be an investigation.
<br />Miss Guthrie also indicated that she had never seen a resolution or ordinance passed by a council
<br />that had not been read in full. She felt this was an illegal procedure. Council President Nemeth
<br />asked Miss Guthrie what she was referring to, and Miss Guthrie indicated that the resolution
<br />approving the architect's contract for the Civic Center had not been read in full. Council
<br />President Nemeth indicated that none of the resolutions and ordinances have been read since last
<br />October. Councilman Horvath also indicated that there had been a presentation on the resolution.
<br />A woman in the audience questioned why the next Council meeting was to be held on June 27th rather
<br />than the regular meeting date of June 25th. Council President Nemeth indicated that the attorney
<br />representing the residents of Clay Township had requested a delay for the public hearing on the
<br />proposed Clay annexation.
<br />Councilman Serge indicated that considerable money has been expended for improving the city's
<br />street lighting. He mentioned that the tree branches hang very low over the street lights and
<br />block much of the light from the street lights. Mr. David Wells of the Engineering Department
<br />indicated that he had no answer to this problem, and Councilman Serge suggested that a letter be
<br />written to the Park Department regarding this problem.
<br />Councilman Serge also indicated that he wished to congratulate Miss Schaefer on winning the title
<br />of "Miss South Bend ".
<br />Mrs. Janet Allen, 125 West Marion Street, asked if there had been an open meeting held held with
<br />the architect on the Civic Center. Councilman Miller indicated that there would be a Use - Planning
<br />Committee meeting on Tuesday evening; however, the architects would not be present at that time.
<br />Mrs. Allen felt the public should be kept informed on the progress of the Civic Center.
<br />UNFINISHED BUSINESS
<br />Council President Nemeth indicated that, a few months ago, there had been talk on a proposed anti -
<br />noise ordinance coming before the Council for action. He asked about the status of the ordinance,
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