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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JANUARY 26, 1970
<br />COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
<br />Be it remembered that the Common Council
<br />of the Whole in the Council Chambers of
<br />at 8:16 p.m., all members present. The
<br />Grounds, who presided.
<br />ORDINANCE
<br />of the City of South Bend, Indiana, met in the Committee
<br />the County -City Building on Monday, January 26, 1970,
<br />meeting was called to order by Chairman William W.
<br />AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SEVERAL SECTIONS OF
<br />ORDINANCE NO. 4838 -66, ENTITLED "AN ORDI-
<br />NANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 36 OF THE MUNICIPAL
<br />CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
<br />1962 RELATING TO TAXICABS AND OTHER VEHICLES
<br />AND ENACTING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TAXI-
<br />CABS AND TAXICAB DRIVERS: PROVIDING FOR TAXICAB
<br />STANDS ON THE PUBLIC STREETS: PROVIDING
<br />PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF ", AS
<br />AMENDED.
<br />This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above Ordinance, proponents and
<br />opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. City Controller James A. Bickel ex-
<br />plained the Ordinance to the Councilmen, stating that this ordinance puts the licensing procedures
<br />for taxicab drivers in the hands of the City Controller, instead of the Board of Public Works &
<br />Safety, and if there is disapproval, the person has the right to appeal to the Board of Public
<br />Works & Safety. Councilman Allen moved, seconded by Councilman Craven, that the Ordinance be
<br />returned to the Ordinance Committee for amendments (public liability and numbering of sections
<br />to conform with those in the amended Code Book) and the public hearing be continued on February
<br />9, 1970. Motion carried.
<br />ORDINANCE
<br />AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
<br />WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OF SOUTH BEND,
<br />INDIANA AND GATES CHEVROLET, INC., OF SOUTH
<br />BEND, INDIANA FOR THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS
<br />PIECES OF EQUIPMENT TOTALING $7,841.00.
<br />This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above Ordinance, proponents and
<br />opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. John L. Hunter, Director of Utilities,
<br />explained the need for the contract. He stated the units described in the Ordinance are for the
<br />normal replacement program at the plant. Gates was the low bidder and since the trucks met
<br />specifications, the Board approved the purchases on Jan. 5, 1970. Councilman Palmer moved,
<br />,seconded by Councilman Wise, that the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Motion carried.
<br />ORDINANCE
<br />AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
<br />WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
<br />AND GATES CHEVROLET, INC., OF SOUTH BEND,
<br />INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) 1970
<br />CHEVROLET VAN TRUCKS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,538.00.
<br />This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above Ordinance, proponents and
<br />opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. John L. Hunter, Director of Utilities,
<br />explained that these two Van Trucks.will be used by the Meter Department for installation and
<br />removal of meters, stop box and repair work done by this division. He stated that trade -in
<br />units are a 1964 International Truck and a 1964 Willy's Jeep. The Board of Water Works Commis-
<br />sioners approved and entered into the contract with Gates on Jan. 5, 1970. Councilman Laven
<br />moved, seconded by Councilman Craven, that the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. -Motion
<br />carried.
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<br />AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
<br />WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OF SOUTH BEND,
<br />INDIANA AND MYERS- SHERMAN COMPANY, STREATOR,
<br />ILLINOIS, FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) VACUUM
<br />CATCH BASIN CLEANER AND FLUSHER WITH ATTACH-
<br />MENTS AND A JET RODDER AS USED WITH THE CATCH
<br />BASIN CLEANER IN THE SUM OF $27,447.00
<br />This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above Ordinance, proponents and
<br />opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. John L. Hunter, Director of Utilities,
<br />stated that this piece of equipment is to clean and maintain the sewer system (under 24- inches
<br />in diameter). It will reduce the dragging crews from three to two crews and will institute
<br />preventive maintenance program and release two drag crews to clean sewers that have not been
<br />serviced for years and are difficult to clean. Mr. Hendrickson, a representative from Myers -
<br />Sherman Company answered questions of the Councilmen. Councilman Zielinski moved, seconded by
<br />Councilman Wise, that the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Motion carried.
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