10-08-73 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING OrTORPR A, 1971 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) Horvath was of the opinion that the attorneys making the presentations should be present and the Council should not have to proceed with the next item of business and come back to the ordinance. There was a brief discussion on the method of handling the above ordinances because the attorneys were not present to make the.presentations. Councilman Szymkowiak felt the ordinances should be continued if the attorneys were not present, and he so moved, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion lost as there was no call for the question. (See following minutes - public hearing was he on the ordinance this date.) ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FOR THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.00 FROM ACCOUNT P -12, "SERVICES PERSONAL ", TO ACCOUNT P -262, "MEDICAL, SURGICAL AND DENTAL ", BOTH ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET OF THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Robert Urban, Police Chief, made the presen- tation for the ordinance. He explained that Account P -262 had gone into a deficit balance in the amount of $241.41. The department, at present, had in -house claims in excess of $600 for the medi cal and dental needs of the prisoners. He also indicated that the city was faced with a liability claim of $1,300. He requested that the transfer be made in lieu of insurance settlements in exces of $2,000. Miss Virginia Guthrie, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, indicated that she was aware that this was one of the most difficult budget items to estimate; however, she indicated that there had been many transfers made during the past year from the Services Personal Account within the POlice Department. She wondered if the city was up to full complement if all this mone was available in the Services Personal Account for transfer to other accounts. Chief Urban indicated that the city had 240 sworn personnel. He explained that, very soon, one of the officer would be retiring. In the academy, 25 recruits were in training. This would bring the city up to 264 by December 15 if there were no additional retirements', resignations or deaths. Miss Guthrie felt it was extremely important that the department be at full complement at all times. Chief Urb indicated that, in 1973, there were 231 men allocated. There were 9 men allocated as recruits. For 1974, the city has 254 people on the payroll as of January 1; however, he was projecting to have approximately 264 men on the payroll. Miss Guthrie asked about the number of cadets followin through on the program and remaining with the Police Department. She indicated that she understoo this was covered through the budget of the Board of Public Safety. She indicated that there were 10 recruits listed for next year's budget. Councilman Miller also wondered how many cadets were finishing the program. Chief Urban indicated that, at the present time, there had been 5 men eligible; however, out of the 5 men, 1 had failed a physical examination. He briefly explained that the courses taken at Indiana University consisted of 62 credits which were needed in order to receive the Associate Degree. Councilman Kopczynski asked about the money received from the insurance companies on the claims, and Chief Urban indicated that money received from the insuranc companies goes back into the Dental and Medical Fund and not the General Fund. Councilman Parent made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FOR THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN THE BUREAU OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $75.00 TO ACCOUNT #215, "TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCE ", AND $25.00 TO ACCOUNT #370, "OTHER SUPPLIES_ ", AND $100.00 FROM ACCOUNT #252, "REPAIRS OF EQUIPMENT ", ALL ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE BUREAU OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES BUDGET OF THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Walter Lantz, Deputy Controller, made the presentation for the ordinance. He stated that the Transportation Account was used by the Deputy City Sealer for use of a personal car for various activities within the department. At the presen time, not including the current month, $285.90 of the $300.00 appropriation had been used. The $300.00 appropriation allowed for an average travel of 14 miles daily, and it was not sufficient for the work that had to be done. He also indicated that $25 was needed in the Supplies Account for approval seals, lead security seals, wire and dies, all of which were required by Indiana Stat Statutes. Councilman Kopczynski asked about the daily mileage of the sealer. Mr. Lantz indicated that 14 miles were allowed in the budget. He indicated that the mileage should be brought up to 21 miles day. Councilman Kopczynski repeated his question, and Mr. Lantz indicated that the sealer was putting about 21 miles a day on the car. He stressed the need for.the transfer. I lCouncilman Serge made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The motion carried. IIORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 15 -16 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS AMENDED. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Kevin Butler, St. Joseph Bank Building, the attorney representing the drivers for Courtesy Cab and Indiana Cab, made the presentation for the ordinance. He explained that the taxicab industry in the community is very important. The industr is regulated by the Board of Public Works and the Common Council and the rate increase can be obtained only by ordinance approved by the Council. He explained that, with the cost of living increases, the industry is dependent upon the Common Council to raise the rates from time to time. He indicated that the taxicab industry is not subsidized by the federal government and also must pa