08-23-71 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING August 23, 1971 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Continued) ORDINANCE (Continued) Smith stated that the Commission has been funded since its inception and postage costs for mail- ings have been taken care of by the Better Business Bureau, and therefore incurred no expenses to the City. Mr. Smith stated it is now the plan to release such a report annually; this pre- sent report is three years late, and the expenditure will not be as great in the future. Mr. Smith related that the normal mailing by the Chamber of Commerce is 2,500 copies with 500 copies left which can be sent to interested companies and individuals not on the Chamber's regular mail- ing list. He said further that the cost of such a report does not result from the number of copies mailed but is determined by the lay -out. Councilman Laven agreed that the Council spon- sored this legislation in 1967, and complimented Mr. Smith on the good report, but questioned the quantity of 3,000 copies to be mailed as excessive. Mr. Smith again explained that mailing costs would be borne by the Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Laven expressed appreciation for the gra- tuity by the Chamber. Councilman Reinke asked how many members were on the Commission. Mr. Smith replied there were seven members. Councilman Reinke commented it is interesting to note that solicitors must have a permit before campaigns for funds can be initiated, and agreed that for the first report in three years the $1,000 cost did not seem excessive. Mr. Smith explained that the report will give a lot of statistics and will inform the citizens as to where the moneys go; South Bend has a very generous people and such a report should aid them to plan their future giving. Councilman Laven moved for adoption of this ordinance, seconded by Councilman Craven. Motion carried. There being no further business to be considered before the Committee of the Whole, Chairman Grounds entertained a motion to rise and report to Council, so moved by Cou}�'� ilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reinke. Motion carried. Time 8:48,P.M. „ // ATTES APPROVED: ti/�_ CHAIRMAN REGULAR ETIN - RECO ENED 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, August 23, 1971 at 8:49 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Council President 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 August 9, 1971 regular meeting of the Council and found them correct. They therefore recommend that the same be approved. /s/ Robert O. Laven 7's-T Janet S. Allen 7s-T Albert E. Palmer There being no objections, the report was accepted as read and placed on file. CITIZENS REQUESTS - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS Miss Virginia Guthrie, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, stated that she would like the following item entered into the records of the Council. In recent days following an accident in which she was struck by a bicycle driven on the sidewalk in the downtown area, she had been assisted by personnel of the police and fire departments whom she found to be courteous, competant, kind, gentle and efficient. She stated that she very much appreciated their assis- tance. Councilman Laven thanked her for the praise to the two departments and commented that he was glad to see her in attendance and to learn that she was recovering well. Helen M. Calvin, M.D., 103 S. Eddy Street, South Bend, Indiana, from the audience, stated that most citizens have been greatly concerned with polution of the air, land and streams but she was concerned with the polution of minds. She greatly objected to any proposal of the stage per- formance of "Hair" being given in South Bend. She further stated that the Morris Civic Audi- torium was a tax supported function and that good tax dollars should not be abused in such a way. Reverend James Murphy, Assistant Pastor of the Christian Center, 19440 Ireland Road, South Bend, Indiana, stated the opposition of his congregation to the stage production "Hair." He stated the play exemplifies teens hooked on drugs, marijuana and harder drugs. He said he felt South Bend should take a stand against this musical production because we do not need this kind of show here. He commented that South Bend is concerned with destruction of growing marijuana plants and should be just as concerned with possible destruction of the healthy minds and bodies of our teens. Mrs. Jane Swan, 2022 S. Swygert Street, South Bend, Indiana, related she was present because she was concerned with the house to house inspection. REPORT FROM CONTROLLER Monthly reports from City Controller July 1971 were given to the Council. be monthly investment reports also. next regular meeting of the Council. REPORT FROM AREA PLAN COMMISSION James A. Bickel for February, March, April, May, June and Councilman Janet S. Allen said it was agreed there would Mr. Bickel promised such reports would be issued at the A report from the Area Plan Commission regarding a proposed ordinance to zone recently annexed property commonly known as the Sample Street (Grant Road) and Mayflower southwest intersection - 215 -71, was read. There being no objections, the report was accepted as read. A report from the Area Plan Commission regarding proposed ordinance to zone recently annexed property commonly known as the Lilac, Darden and Brick Roads vicinity - 214 -71, was read. There being no objections, the report was accepted as read.