04-14-69 Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING APRIL 14, 1969 4-65 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, April 14, 1969 at 8:00 p.m., with all members present. The Invocation was given by Reverend Matt Kafka, St. Ada.lbert Church, South Olive Street, South Bend, Indiana. The meeting was called to order by Chairman William W. Grounds. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - 1962, SECTION 40 AS AMENDED AND GENERAL ORDINANCE N0. 4990 -68, AND THE ACCOMPANYING MAP THERETO, GENERALLY KNOWN AS THE SOUTH BEND ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE USE DISTRICT FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND. (INTERSECTION MAPLE & DOUGLAS ROADS) This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above Ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Council President Laven explained to Miss Virginia Guthrie, South Bend Civic Planning Association, that this area was east of Maple Road and it was the only tract (5- acres) of the Hartman sub - division without residential buildings. He also stated the west side of Maple Road was under consideration for annexation. Councilman Reinke made a motion that the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Councilman Zielinski seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE 4990 (CHAPTER 40 OF MUNICIPAL CODE) OF THE CITY.OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (ST. JOSEPH RIVER & ANGELA BLVD. BRIDGE) This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above Ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Attorney Joseph Helling, 224 W. Jef- ferson Blvd., representing Whitcomb & Keller Builders (petitioners) said.the tract will be developed along with a contiguous 27 acre tract immediately north along the river and which is to be annexed to the city later. He explained the city is now receiving only $400.00 a year in taxes on this property. There will be luxury-apartment houses erected on the site with lagoons arda private entrance from a northward extension of North Shore Blvd. from Angela. Councilman Szymkowiak asked about safety measures being taken around the lagoons - -Mr. Helling said signs will probably be erected denoting no swimming or boating. He also stated measures were taken for safetyyfire equipment will have a 40 ft. turning radius entry and exit. Councilman Laven ask when the project will be completed and Mr. Helling replied "in about three years." Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Councilman Reinke seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $475.00 TO ACCOUNT M- 252, "REPAIRS OF EQUIPMENT "IN THE AMOUNT OF $375.00 AND TO ACCOUNT M -43, "REPAIR PARTS" IN THE AMOUNT OF $100.00, IN THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT BUDGET AND 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. Mr. Forrest West, Building Commis- sioner spoke in favor of the Ordinance. Mr. West said his accounts for auto repair are just about depleted as a result of flat tires and transmission repairs of the cars in his department. Questioned by Miss Virginia Guthrie, South Bend Civic Association, and Councilman Allen, Mr. West stated that additional funds are needed to carry him through the 1969 budget year. Miss Guthrie said Mr. West was under - budgeting and suggested that funds be transferred from other accounts in his budget instead of appropriating additional funds. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Councilman Craven seconded the motion. Motion carried. 7 ayes (Councilmen Craven, Grounds Palmer, Reinke, Szymkowiak, Wise, Zielinski) 2 nays (Councilmen Allen, Laven) ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,500.00 TO ACCOUNT B -263 "OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES" IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 AND TO ACCOUNT B -363, "OTHER OFFICE SUPPLIES" IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500.00 IN THE OFFICE OF CONTROLLER AND 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. Speaking in favor of the ordinance was City Controller, James A. Bickel, who said space (storage) in the new building is limited and many old records will have to be destroyed or given to the Northern Indiana Historical Society Museum. He said microfilming will start with the minutes of the Board of Public Works and Safety. Councilman Allen suggested that City Hall records be stored in City Hall, which will be vacant after the move to the new complex, or in the ,museum building. Mr. Biclel stated that City Hall will twt be maintained after its abandonment and that records must be kept in the direct custody of city officials. Included in the same ordinance was $1500 for the purchase of bicycle license tags which are renewable every three years and for which funds had not been budgeted. Councilmen Craven and Allen stated they were reluctant to approve this ordinance. Councilmen Palmer made a motion that the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried. At this time the Chair was taken by Councilman -at -Large Fred Craven. Councilman Grounds was excused to be absent from the meeting for a short time,