04-12-71 Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING APRIL 12, 1970 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING - Continued ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25 -7 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC CODE OF THE CITY 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 Engineer Lloyd Taylor said this amendment to the City Traffic Code would add to the section concerning the duties of the City Traffic Engineer, regarding placement of signs and authorizing him to determine and place signs at those intersections at which drivers facing a steady red signal may cautiously enter the intersection to make the turn indicated by such sign. He emphasized that these red signal signs will be placed only at intersections where pedestrian traffic is light. A group of Notre Dame students from Prof. Paul Bartholomew's Government Class asked Mr. Taylor questions. Councilman Craven asked how the public will be informed of this change. Mr. Taylor said the information will be relayed to the public via the news media. Councilman Reinke suggested that the Driver Training Program Classes be informed of the traffic sign change. Mr. Taylor replied that a letter will be sent informing them of the new change. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion, seconded by Councilman Craven, that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Motion carried. 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND HASKINS, INC., SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWAGE LIFT STATION ON NORTH MICHIGAN STREET AT PARK LANE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,600.00. 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. John Hunter, Director of Utilities, said Mr. David A. Wells, Sanitary Engineer, stated in a memo the following facts: The Sewage Lift Station located on Michigan Street was installed about 1954. Over the years, the station has deteriorated to the point where the station is virtually out of service and the sewage load on the station has increased. He said engineering plans were subsequently developed and bids taken for the station, therefore, the Engineering Department recommends that the ordinance confirming the contract to replace this pumping station be passed. He said that the new station will utilize pumps instead of pneumatic ejectors, and, the reliability of the new system is believed to be very high. He also said the raw sewage is being bypassed almost continuously to the river in unreasonable amounts. Councilman Allen made a motion, seconded by Councilman Craven, that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Motion carried. 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. There being no further business Grounds entertained a motion t o seconded by Councilman Allen. ATTEST: // CITY CLERK / 1 to be considered before the Committee of the Whole, Chairman rise and report to the Council. Councilman Craven so moved, Motion carried. Time: 8 :45 p. m. APPROVED: O Y Le"