10-14-68 Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OCTOBER 14, 1968 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, met in the Committee of the Whole in the Council Chambers of City Hall on Monday, October 14, 1968, at 8;00 P.M., eight members present, Council- men Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Palmer, and Zielinski. One absent, Councilman Wise. The invocation was given by Councilman Robert 0. Laven. The meeting was called to order by Chairman William W. Grounds, who presided. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE MUNICIPAL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. (Located Near Ironwood and Edison) This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above Ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Mr. Joseph T. Helling, Attorney representing the petitioner, Mrs. John F. Buzby, and Portage Realty, explained that if annexed and rezoned, Portage Realty Corp. would erect three apartment buildings. Speaking against the Ordinance was Mr. Arthur James, 18107 Edison Road, who questioned the feasibility of the annexation and asked what would happen to his property.* Councilman Reinke made a motion the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Councilman Craven seconded the motion. Motion carried. * Councilman Allen asked if Mr. James" property would still be in the County. The answer was "yes ". ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO ACCOUNT B -53, "REFUNDS, AWARDS AND INDEMNITIES" IN THE CONTROLLERS OFFICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF SAID SUM FROM AC- COUNT P -11, "SERVICES PERSONAL" IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, ALL BEING WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above Ordinance, proponents and opponents were. given an opportunity to be heard thereon. City Attorney Arthur W. Frisk, said there have been several judgments and claims against the city:and there are about $4,000.00 in claims still pending. The total put in this account this year, with this appropriation, will be $21,000.00. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion the Ordinance go the the Council as favorable. Councilman Reinke seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO ACCOUNT P -252, "REPAIR OF EQUIPMENT ", IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF SAID SUM FROM ACCOUNT P -11, "SERVICES PERSONAL" IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, ALL BEING WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above Ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Police Chief Thomas H. McNaughton said there had not been enough money appropriated for the year and the money was needed for the repair of squad cars and motorcycles. Councilman Zielinski made a motion the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. s