10-22-73 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 22 1973 IIREGULAR MEETING — RECONVENED (CONTINUED) II nRnTNANCR This ordinance public hearing carried. This ordinance public hearing carried. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $30,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS ADMINISTRATIVE PRO- GRAMS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT. had first reading. Councilman Taylor made a motion that the ordinance be set for and second reading on November 13, 1973, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The moti AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $87,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS MUNICIPAL SERVICES FACILITY PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS. had first reading. Councilman Horvath made a motion that the ordinance be set for and second reading on November 13, 1973, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion IIPRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Miss Barbara Schankerman, 1615 Rockne Drive, spoke concerning Key Project 73, a program for evangelism of the various churches and beliefs. She mentioned the Festival of Faith recently held in South Bend and complained about the renting of public facilities, more specifically the Morris Civic Auditorium and Tippecanoe Place, to these religious groups. She felt it was unconstitutiona Council President Nemeth pointed out that Tippecanoe Place was owned by the South Bend Community School Corporation and the city had no jurisdiction or control over the school corporation. He also felt that, since the various religious groups had paid the rent that was required, the matter was not unconstitutional. He added that he thought it would be unconstitutional not to rent the public places to the groups. He stated that, if this was done, there would be discrimination against religion. Councilman Parent also agreed with Council President Nemeth. Councilman Miller suggested that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for his advice. Deputy City Attorney Parker indicated that he felt Council President Nemeth had covered the situation adequately. Miss Schankerman stated that the group had not paid the full price; however, she was unable to indicate the price charged. Council burning letters President Nemeth stated that he had received two letters requesting information on the lea ordinance and curfew ordinance for the 8/2 class at James Monroe School. He presented the to the City Clerk for appropriate action. Mrs. Elsie Britton, 3017 West Ford, wondered why the privilage of the floor was at the end of the Council meeting rather than near the beginning. She stated that sometimes the meetings last quite a long time and people desire to speak but cannot stay for the entire meeting. Council President Nemeth indicated that this had been explained before and stated that it should not prohibit the citizens from contacting the councilmen either by letter or telephone. Councilman Miller also indicated that the public hearings were the major portion of the Council meeting and were held as a special part of the meeting. He felt that Council business should definitely come before other business. He concluded that fewer people were affected in this way. II NEW BUSINESS Councilman Taylor pointed out that the Ridgedale Nursing Home had applied for a zone change in order to construct a new wing on its present building. He quoted from the newspaper regarding the subject. He stated that there have been no negative comments on the matter and that the matter wa; still before the Area Plan Commission with construction already started. He felt the Building Department should be responsible to stop the construction. He cited other instances of similar violations to the code. Councilman Miller pointed out that he had discovered that another area, being a part of the Crest Manor Subdivision, was hooked up to the city sewer system and the residents were not being billed for the service. Councilman Parent indicated that various projects it was involved the department. he wished to compliment the Street Department for work done in in. Councilman Szymkowiak also complimented Mr. Donald Decker Councilman Serge wondered who he should contact regarding putting more fish into Pinhook Lagoon. He was advised to contact Mr. James Seitz, Superintendent of Public Parks. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Councilman Taylor made a motion that the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 11:40 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK No