07-23-73 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JULY 23, 1973 IIREGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED) budgeting. Mr. Zwierzynski indicated that he hoped the Council would pass an ordinance that would provide for the filling of the position of a policeman or fireman within 30 or 60 days after the death of that individual, to be retroactive to January, 1973. Miss Virginia Guthrie, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, indicated that she felt this would be an administra- tive function. She felt the administration should be made aware of the request and she questioned making the ordinance retroactive to January, 1973. Councilman Parent indicated that he felt such an ordinance could be prepared and presented to the Council for action. He stated that there were 17 slots unfilled in the Fire Department at the present time. He indicated to Mr. Zwierzynski tha he would check into the issue with him and, if he supported such an ordinance, he would vote for its passage. Councilman Horvath indicated that the Council passed the ordinances and that the pre paration of the ordinances should be up to the administration. He stated that the number of men o the department was not the issue. Mrs. Janet Allen, 125 West Marion, asked about the status of the noise ordinance. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion to direct the City Clerk to write a letter to the City Attorney inquiring about the ordinance, seconded by Councilman Parent. The motion carried. Mr. Dennis DeBuysser, 1221 East Victoria, indicated that the Council had stated that it was not known what the incoming revenue would be for 1974. He asked if it would be possible to raise the salaries if an over - abundance of revenue was received by the city. Council President Nemeth indicated that state law requires that the salary ordinances be set before the end of July and could not be changed. Councilman Parent indicated that perhaps if it was known there would be over - estimate of incoming revenue before adoption of the budget, the Council could work in the of fringe benefits for its employees. Miss Virginia Guthrie, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, wondered how many men were needed in the Fire Department and which slots it an ar we to be filled. Mr. DeBuysser indicated that the Fire Chief had also requested additional personnel.) 11UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Kopczynski, Chairman of committee had completed its work, tion be set for public hearing and The motion carried. II NEW BUSINESS the Historical Preservation Committee, indicated that his and he made a motion that the ordinance on historical preserva- second reading on September 10, seconded by Councilman Parent. Council President Nemeth indicated that the Council was to make an appointment to the South Bend Public Transportation Corporation. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion to re- appoint Mr. John Kasprzak to the South Bend Public Transportation Corporation, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried. It was indicated that Mr. Kasprzak had done a fine job during his first term with the corporation. Council President Nemeth requested the City Clerk to notify Mr. Kasprzak and arrange to have him sworn in. Councilman Serge briefly talked about the problem the older citizens have at the Plaza Apartments when receiving their pension checks and not being able to cash them immediately. He suggested tha the Police Department provide service to the residents of the apartment by transporting them to a bank. Councilman Kopczynski felt it would be more appropriate to ask the bus company to look into the matter. He indicated that the Police Department is over - burdened. Councilman Serge indicated that he had approached Police Chief Urban, and the chief had indicated that he could render the service. Council President Nemeth indicated that he felt Chief Urban should contact the Council regarding the matter. Councilman Miller made a motion that the August 13th Council meeting be scheduled at 7:00 p.m., seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Councilman Parent made a motion that the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carri and the meeting adjourned at 10:27 p.m. ATTEST: AP O D CITY CLERK MESIDENT +++++++++++++++ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +.... # +f -- ....+++++ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ++