10-28-68 Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, in the Council Chambers of City Hall on Monday, October 28, 1968, at men Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer, tion was given by Reverend Dave S. Davis, Greater Friendship Baptist by Chairman William W. Grounds, who presided. ORDINANCE OCTOBER 28, 1968 Indiana, met in the Committee of the Whole 8:10 P.M., nine members present, Council - and Zielinski. None absent. The invoca- Church. The meeting was called to order AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO ACCOUNT Q -262, "MEDICAL, SURGICAL AND DENTAL" IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF SAID SUM FROM ACCOUNT Q -11, "SERVICES PERSONAL" IN THE FIRE 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. James A. Bickel, City Controller, explained the additional approp- riation was needed for medical expenses for firemen. Councilman Allen questioned the amount spent for flu shots and Mr. Bickel explained that the City must pay for the serum but there is no charge for administering the shots. Councilman Reinke made a motion the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Councilman Craven seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND WORTHINGTON CORPORATION, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, FOR LABOR AND PARTS NECESSARY TO REPAIR A MODEL 42MC -1 WORTHING- TON PUMP IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $5,554.87. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above Ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Speaking for the Ordinance was Mr. John L. Hunter, Superintendent of the Water Works. ' Mr. Hunter said this is one of three pumps at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and this is the first time it has needed repairs since purchase in 1957. It would cost $45,000 for a new pump. Council- man Palmer made a motion the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE RECEIVING AND CONVEYING OF A GIFT OF REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. (Notre Dame Gift Property) This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above Ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Speaking for the Ordinance was Mr. Arthur Frisk, City Attorney, who explained the gift was former Fire Station No. 7. The property is to be used for a neighborhood social center. Councilman Janet S. Allen asked if in the future there is no need for the center what would happen to the property. Mr. Frisk said it would revert to Notre Dame and they would have to re- negotiate to use it for something else. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Council- man Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702. (Lincolnway and Sheridan) William W. Grounds, Chairman, stated the above Ordinance was withdrawn by Mr. Joseph A. Rower, Attorney for the Petitioner. Kathryn L. Blough, City Clerk, read the following letter from Mr. Roper. October 28, 1968 To the City Clerk and the Common Council of the City of South Bend City Hall South Bend, Indiana 46601 Gentlemen: On behalf of Matthew J. Nowak and Clara M. Nowak, I hereby withdraw their petition to rezone property owned by them situated at the southeast corner of Lincoln Way West and Sheridan, South Bend, Indiana. Thanking you very kindly, I remain Very truly yours, /s/ Joseph A. Roper Councilman Laven made a motion to accept the withdrawal. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried.