07-12-71 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JULY 12, 1971 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ORDINANCE (Continued) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68 CHAPTER 40 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (FORMERLY ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702) (3306 South Fellows Street) 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 Thomas Laughlin represent - ed Mr. Lawrence Garatoni who resides in Mishawaka, Indiana and is requesting the rezoning of 1.7 acres near Monroe School, 321 E. Donmoyer Ave., South Bend, from "A" Residential to "B" Residential for the purpose of building a Day Care Center for children ranging from 2 to 6 years. The structure would be very attractive and do no harm to the area and would accommo- date 100 children. The neighbors have no objections. Fellows Street is very busy, but also wide at this point. It would be/_._conven2_.ei8r working mothers dropping off their school age children as they can also drop off their younger children close by. There is a jungle area not being put to any use at the present time except perhaps for a bird sanctuary. The storm water drainage has been worked out. The Area Plan Commission has approved changes and addi- tions. Mr. Garatoni has a day care center in operation in Mishawaka and has one under con- struction in Elkhart. His building methods are financed locally and he does not seek federal funds. He showed colored pictures and pamphlets of his presenthAig $jogosed center. He stated there are 22 million children under the age of 6,that/ need for proper care and guidance as there has been a 43% increase of working mothers. He would maintain a staff of ten, serve snacks, lunches and have facilities for naps. He would like to be in operation by Christmas and does not plan any expansion as he feels it would be best to build another facility in another locality. Councilman Reinke made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wise, that the ordinance go to Council as favorable. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $800.00 FROM ACCOUNT M -11, "SERVICES PER- SONAL" IN THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT, AND THE TRANSFER OF SAME TO MUNICIPAL SERVICES FACILITY ACCOUNT U -252, "REPAIRS OF EQUIPMENT ", 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 Controller James Bickel stated that the funds were required for a vehicle that was used in the Building Department. It was damaged when the driver operated it on slick pavement and slid off the side of the road. They plan to use salvaged parts from other old trucks which will save approximately $500.00. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wise, that the ordinance go to Council as favorable. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,200.00 TO ACCOUNT Q -54 "CLOTHING ALLOW- ANCES", AND THE TRANSFER OF SAME FROM ACCOUNT Q -11 "SERVICES PERSONAL" IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET, 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. Fire Chief Joseph Zurat said the money was required to replace present scuba diving equipment that was beyond repair and not salvagable. It was 12 years old and unsafe to use. The amount would equip four scuba divers complete. We have seven scuba divers. Councilman Grounds suggested that one outfit be re- placed each year and we should not jeopardize our firemen's lives with inferior equipment. Councilman Reinke made a motion, seconded by Councilman Craven that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY OF POLICEMEN FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1972 This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Chairman Grounds requested City Clerk Kathryn L.Blough to read the following communication: "IT IS IMPERATIVE AT THIS TIME FOR THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL TO APPROVE A REALISTIC PAY RAISE FOR THE SOUTH BEND POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS. IT IS NOW APPARENT THAT THE MAJORITY OF OUR CITIZENERY REALIZE THAT THESE MEN DESERVE A PAY RAISE COMPARABLE WITH ALL OTHER EXTREMELY IMPORTANT JOBS IN OUR COMMUNITY. LAWRENCE OPPENHEIM PRESIDENT ST. JOSEPH COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION"