07-12-71 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JULY 12, 1971 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (Continued) -9 had reviewed the proposal and having talked with both the policemen and firemen and were un- able to give the 6/ increase in 1970, were considering this merely as a cost of living in- crease in which we are one year behind. Councilman Laven said slides were being shown to re- flect the Council's thinking. Councilman Palmer moved for a five minute recess. Motion was seconded by Councilman Wise. Motion carried unanimously. Time: 9:20 P. M. Committee of the Whole reconvened at 9 :30 P. M. Councilman Reinke made a motion, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak, that the ordinance go to Council as favorable. Motion carried unanimously. nPnTWAWrR AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY OF FIREMEN 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. Miss Guthrie asked "Row much is this going to increase the taxes next year? Do you have any idea? What can be reduced in the budget ?" Those questions were not answered. Salaries for policemen and firemen total approximately $4,700,000 and for City employees salaries total approximately $2,000,000. Miss Guthrie said many people in this community do not have a cost of living increase, there are a lot of people who are on a fixed rate. Councilman Allen stated "I don't care what you call it, it is a raise, and should be recognized as a raise. I am in accord with Miss Guthrie that cuts must be made in this budget and we must hold it on any increases." Councilman Laven said that the Council has acted responsibly in the past and would undoubtedly do so in the future. Councilman Reinke made a motion, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak, that the ordi- nance go to Council as favorable. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business to be considered before the Committee of the Whole, Chairman Grounds entertained a motion to rise and report to the Council. Councilman Palmer so moved, seconded by Councilman Wise. Motion carried. Time: 9:35 P. M. ATTEST: REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED APPROVED: CHAIRMAN Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, reconvened in the Council Chambers in the County -City Building on Monday, July 12, 1971 at 9:36 P. M. The meeting was called to order by Council President Robert O. Laven, who presided. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MINUTES Your Committee on the inspection and supervision of the minutes would respectfully report that they have inspected the minutes of the June 14, 1971 regular meeting, June 17, 1971, special meeting and June 28, 1971 regular meeting of the Council and found them correct. They therefore recommend that the same be approved. /s/ Robert O. Laven 7—s /—Janet S. Allen /—s7—Albert E. Palmer There being no objections, the report was accepted as read and placed on file. CITIZENS REQUESTS - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS Mrs. Lee Swan said she has observed some young boys in groups of five or six who were to be working cleaning up the park. They play at picking up a few papers, then play follow the leader and go play ball. They arrive at 8 AM and by 8:10 they are finished. They are paid $1.65 per hour. "This is criminal. Does this help to build character for these underpri- vileged boys ?" Councilman Grounds said that he too had seen similar actions and agreed that this is not the way to teach these children. He stated that the Model Cities Program is in charge and that they were in need of supervision./ 48uncil asked the City Clerk to send a letter to Mr. Bickel, who volunteered his services, voicing concern. REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Council President Laven entertained a motion to waive the reading of the report of the Committee of the Whole. Councilman Craven so moved, seconded by Councilman Wise. Motion carried unanimously.