10-23-61 Council Meeting Minutes

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REPORT OF TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE A meeting of the Council Traffic and Transportation Committee was held in the Council chamber, on Monday Night, October 16, 1961. Present were committee members Joseph Kroll, Paul Krueper, Chester Muszynski, and Eugene Ladewski. Also present were Traffic Engineer Clem Hazinski, and Parking Meter Supt. Bert Danielowicz. Absent were Albert Tellson and Walter Glass. Mr. Danielowicz reported that 132 parking fine boxes would be required to do an adequate job. Other cities that use the fine boxes have realized twice to three times an increase in fines collected. It is more convenient for a motoris to pay a fine at the box instead of going to the City Hall. The following fine boxes were examined: Park -o -Fine, cost $12.95; Traf- O- Teria, cost $24.95; Fine -O- Meter, cost $16.50; Rockwell, cost $15.85. The committee unanimously recommends that the Board of Public Works procure 132 parking fine boxes from the Park -O -Fine Co., Jackson, Mich., at a cost of no more than $12.95, at an early date. These boxes will be used in conjunction with a new envelope type of parking ticket. The subject of Meter Maids was discussed. Mr. Danielowicz reported that Police Chief Dutrieux has received many good recommendations from cities that use this system of parking meter enforcement. A married woman, between the ages of 25 and 35 seems to be the best suited for this work. Six Meter Maids would adequately be able to patrol all of the parking meters. This in turn would relieve six police patrolmen for other duties. A savings in salaries and motorcycle equipment could also be effected. The Meter Maids would walk their "beats ". The committee unanimously recommends the hiring of six wome to work in the Parking Meter Department as meter Maids, to begin work at the first of the year, at a salary to be determined by the Board of Works. Clem Hazinski discussed the traffic hazard at the Memorial Hospital parking lot entrance on N. Michigan St. He said that there should be a sufficient gap in traffic to permit entrance and exit. Mr. Hazinski thinks that vehicles should enter the lot from Main St., and exit on Michigan St. However, it is necessary for him to gather more data through a study before definite recommendations can be made. A meeting will be called when this information is available. /s/ Eugene Ladewski Eugene Ladewski, Chairman Traffic and Transportation Committee Councilman Allen made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file and that the chairman of the Committee be complimented on the detailed and thorough report. Councilman Lehman seconded the motion. Motion carried. Mr. Smith, City Attorney, recommended that the Traffic and Transportation Committee meet with the Judge of-the City Court,who has jurisdiction over the fines, and ask his cooperation on the preparation of an Ordinance covering Meter Maids and collection of fines. REPORT OF ORDINANCE COMMITTEE To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: October 23, 1961 Your Committee on Ordinances, to whom was referred The T. V. Ordinance, did meet on October 6, 1961 and October 20, 1961, and Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion Said ordinance as referred should be amended; revised and re- introduced as a new ordinance and in connection therewith tenders for lst and 2nd reading the attached amended and revised ordinance for the regulation and examination and licensing of TV technicians and TV antenna installers of home type TV sets and antennas. /s/ J. Chester Allen J. Chester Allen, Chairman Councilman Lehman made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF CITY CLERK The Common Council October 23, 1961 City of South Bend South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: In keeping with your action in 1960 authorizing this office the sum of Seven Thousand ($7,000.00) Dollars for the recodification of the Municipal Code and the printing thereof, I wish to advise you that I have asked the Board of Public Works to advertise for bids on this work on November 3rd and November 10th, 1961, with bids to be received by the Board of Public Works on November 20th, 1961., I hope this meets with your approval. Very truly yours, /sl Freda G. Noble FREDA G. NOBLE FGN /ds City Clerk Councilman Lehman made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on-file. Councilman Ladewski seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER, $850.00, Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion IT SHOULD BE REPORTED FAVORABLE. October 23, 1961. /s/ T. W. Lehman, Chairman Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried.