07-24-61 Council Meeting Minutes

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Ordinance be set for public hearing on August 14, 1961. Councilman Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 4386 - - -61 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3702 COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SEND, INDIANA (Manchester north of McKinley) The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Coleman made a motion for suspension of rules. Councilman Glass seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Councilman Lehman.) The Ordinance was then given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Councilman Lehman). COMMUNICATION Common Council July 24, 1961 Civil City of South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: As you know, a new Building Code has been adopted and is now in full force and effect. In order to provide the public with necessary copies of the adopting ordinance, it will be necessary for us to pub- lish that Ordinance in pamphlet form. Therefore, I respectfully request your approval and authorization for such publication. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, /s/ Verner L. Lane VERNER L. LANE Building Commissioner VLL:bb Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the communication be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Coleman s the motion. Motion carried. DVQnT TTTTlnTT WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 4381 - - -61 commonly known as the Building Code for the City of South Bend, Indiana has been passed by this body and is now in full force and effect; and, WHEREAS, It is necessary for the convenience of the public and for purposes of general distribution to have copies available at all times. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By the Common Council of the Civil City of South Bend, Indiana, that the Building Commissioner and /or City Clerk is hereby authorized to publish Ordinance No. 4381 - - -61 in pamphlet form. /s/ Joseph T. Kroll Mr. Joseph Kroll, President Common Council of the Civil City South Bend, Indiana Councilman Muszynski made a motion for adoption of the Resolution. Councilman Ladewski seconded the motion. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council. Resolution adopted. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Allen made a motion, seconded by Councilman Ladewski, that the City Engineer be directed to bring up to date the map in the Council Chambers which shows the City of South Bend with all annexations; and also that the map be placed at eye -level so that the Council may study it in matters of zoning or annexation. Motion carried. Councilman Glass raised the question as to the participation of the Council in the elm tree problem. Irving J. Smith, City Attorney, informed the Council that Mayor Bruggner had already appointed a specialist to investigate the problem and to advise him as to the results of the investigation. Upon completion of the study and per recom- mendations, the specialist would cooperate with the park department to make plans for the alleviation of this situation. Councilman Glass asked that a Council Committee be appointed to meet with the Mayor. Councilman Kroll requested the members of the Council to meet at 7:00 P.M., on Monday, July 31, 1961, prior to the special Budget meeting of the Council, in order to discuss results of the study of the elm disease problem. Councilman Allen stated that he understood that there are antiquated blue laws in existence and that a study should be made prior to recodification of the Ordinances in order to eliminate laws which are now outdated. Councilman Allen then made a motion that the Ordinance Committee meet to discuss this matter. Councilman Krueper seconded the motion. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Coleman made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried and the Regular Meeting of the Common Council adjourned at 9:11 P.M. ATTEST: Deputy City Clerk APPROVED: