11-14-66 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 1966 RESOLUTION NO. 145 -66 A RESOLUTION FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIA1 ON IN THE "TRAVELING EXPENSES" ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF $24.00, THE "ELECTRIC CURRENT - BUILDINGS" ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF $700.00, THE "WATER" ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF $400.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM THE "ELECTRIC CURRENT" ACCOUNT ALL OF SAID ACCOUNTS BEING IN THE OFFICE OF THE BOARD AND IN THE SAME CATEGORY,TO -WIT: SERVICES CONTRACTUAL, AND ALL BEING IN THE GENERAL FUND, WHEREAS, Additional funds for traveling expenses, electric current for buildings and for additional water and dewage costs are urgently needed by the Office of the Board to assure its ability to properly perform its function and the sum of $1,124.00 is needed forthwith; and WHEREAS, A surplus exists in another account where it is not presently needed, and more specifically as follows, to -wit: 1. One Thousand One Hundred Twenty -Four Dollars ($1,124.00) in Account H -221 designated as "Electric Current ". NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, That the sum of $1,124.00 be transferred from Account H -221 designated as "Electric Current ", by transferring it to the following accounts to -wit: 2. Twenty -Four Dollars ($24.00) to Account H -213 designated as "Traveling Expenses ", and 3. Seven Hundred Dollars ($700.00) to Account H -221B designated as "Electric Current - Buildings ", and 4. Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) to Account H -224 designated as "Water ", and all of said accounts being in the same category to -wit: "Services Contractual" of the Office of the Boafd. /s/ Richard G. Geib Member of the Common Council Speaking in favor of the adoption of the Resolution were Richard Duck, Clerk of the Board; and Lloyd S. Taylor, City. Engineer. Councilman Allen spoke against item 4 citing that according to`the Municipal Code, it -is the responsibility of the'-Park D'e`partment"to maintain 'street i'siands 'Councilman Allen made a motion that Item4 be °deleted from the Resolution—, his -seat as- President of the Council > to --second -'the motion. Motion failed. Councilman Smith made a motion to adopt the Resolution by a roll call vote. Councilman Wise seconded the motion. Resolution adopted by a roll call vote of 6 ayes ouric lmen.Palmer, Wise, Geib,Szymkowiak,Smith and Muszynski)2nay(Councilmen Hunter and Allen)l absent (Coun- NEW BUSINESS cilman Laven) Councilman Szymkowiak reported the unsightly appearance of property on Chapin street, which is storing used appliances outside. He requested that the Fire and Police departments investigate the matter. Councilman Szymkowiak also revealed that Street Department crews have not picked up leaves in the Second District, and catch basins in that area are clogged. Councilman Allen questioned Robert J. Ducomb, City Attorney, concerning a petition from: :residents of Arnold Street, which was referred to the Board of Public Works and safety at the October 24, 1966 meeting. The .petition was a request to make the 1700 block of Arnold Street a thoroughfare. Mr. Ducomb explained that the property in question is owned by a private party, who does not wish to sell the property. Councilman Hunter reported the need for sidewalks in the Booth Tarkington School area. There being no further business before the Council, Councilman Smith made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Wise seconded the motion. Motion carried. Council adjourned at 10 :20 P.M. ATTEST: CLERK NPROVED: PRES ENT