09-08-58 Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1958 Be-it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee of the Whole in the Council Chambers, Monday, September 8, 1958, at 8:12 P.M., with all members present. Councilman Carr, Chairman, called the meeting to order and presided. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING FROM CITY PLAN COMMISSION ACCOUNT No. 241 - ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC A TION OF NOTICES, $50.00; ACCOUNT NO. 242 - PRINTING, OTHER THAN OFFICE SUPPLIES, $80.00; ACCOUNT NO. 331 - GASOLINE, $50.00; ACCOUNT NO. 51 - INSURANCE AND PREMIUMS, $195.00; AND ACCOUNT NO. 725 - OFFICE EQUIPMENT, $350.00, TO CITY PLAN COMMISSION ACCOUNT NO. 41 - BUILDING $250.00, AND ACCOUNT NO. 721 - FURNITURE AND FIXTURES, $475.00, ALL OF THE BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1958 OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH -BEND, INDIANA, AND DECLARING AN EXTRAORDINARY EMERGENCY. Proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard on this Ordinance. Councilman Glass made a motion that the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING FROM THE PARKING METER FEES AND FUNDS THE SUM OF $15,250.00 TO THE GENERAL FUND. Proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard on this Ordinance. Petitions bearing 700 signatures were filed by George Beamer, Attorney, in favor of the Ordinance. Coucnilma.n Erler made a motion.that.the above Ordinance be considered with the following Ordinance since they both pertained to the same subject matter. Council- man Hahn seconded the motion. Motion carried. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FROM THE GENERAL FUND $15,250.00 TO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY, SERVICES CONTRACTUAL, ACCOUNT NO. H266 PARKING SURVEY, ALL OF THE.BUDGET FOR THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR 1958, AND DECLARING AN EXTRAORDINARY EMERGENCY. Speaking in favor of the Ordinances were Mr. George Beamer, Attorney, representing the Down Town Council of Business and Professional men; Mr. Phil Welber,_.Robertson Bros.; Mr..Robert'Fischgrund, Frances Shop; Mr. David Smith of Smith's Photo Shop; and William R. Rasmussen, Merchant, member of the Down Town Council and past chairman of the .i Retail Division of the Association of Commerce. Remonstrances were filed by several Business Men's Associations and speaking against the Ordinances were Mr. Louis C. Chapleau, Attorney; Mr. Nicholas Cholis, Attorney; Ernest Greenwood, Businessman; Rodney Moyer, Insurance; and Mr. Lenn J. Oare, Attorney. Councilman Kroll moved for a five minute recess. Councilman Tellson seconded the motion. Motion carried. RECESS 9:28 P.M. to 9:33 P.M. Councilman Glass moved that the Ordinances go to the Council as unfavorable. Councilman Christman seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FROM THE GENERAL FUND $79.82 TO OFFICE OF CITY JUDGE ACCOUNT NO. E -725 OFFICE EQUIPMENT (Two Floor fans) ALL OF THE BUDGET FOR THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR 1958, AND DECLARING AN EXTRAORDINARY EMERGENCY. Proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard on this Ordinance. Councilman Hahn made a motion the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Councilman Korpal seconded the motion. Motion carried. There being no further business before the Committee of the Whole, Councilman Korpal made a motion to adjourn. Coun -li