11-18-35 Council Meeting Minutes

Home Browse Search

(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 342) . THEREFORE, BE IT R7SOLVED: thpt the Common Council of the City of South Bend express its full support of this movement ar_d urge wide support on the pert of all citizens; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Common Council of the City of South Bend memorialize P11 officers and employes of said city to give active aid and cooperation so that the goal of this campaign for safety may more readily be achieved. Wm. E. Rasmussen ME34BER OF THE CO)PION COUNCIL Councilman Fish moved that the Resolution beaccepted and placed on record. Councilman Rasmussen seconded the motion. RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED'BY THE COMMON COUNCIL of the City of South Bend, State of Indiana; that the City Controller of sf id City is hereby authorized and directed to pay on the 20th day of December, 1935, ell monthly splPries of officials and employees of said city, becoming due for the month Clf December,1935• Geo. F. Hull '41MBER OF THE 001nION COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilman Fish moved that the Resolution be accepted and placed on record. Councilman Bier - wagen seconded the motion. MESSAGE OF MAYOR GEORGE W. FREYERA%.UTH : November 18, 1935 THE COMMON COUNCIL City of South Bend, Indiana. Gentlemen: While on my vacation I visited several cities on the west coaet and noted their traffic conditions and traffic lfws. In no city did I find the laws as set forth entirely satisfr7ictory, nor were they obeyed or carried out to the full extent. In many cases the city officials were -prone to overlook minor offenses until it became difficult to tell just where to draw the line. There is no doubt th?t the regulations in all cities could be improved end better protection for the public thus obt2ined. From whet I was Pble to learn the traffic laws anal regulations of South Bend are eauP1 to those of other cities, but much can and should be done to make our city more sPfe and sane along this line. In the larger cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, and MinnFapolis the "Step" end "Go" signals are observed by the pedestrians as well as by those driving cars. In ChicPgo and mPny midwest cities this is not the case, and there is no doubt objections to both systems. The most common complPint and. the greatedt cause of automobile accidents is the driving of cars by persons who have indulged in the use of intoxicating beverages and do not realize the danger in driving after drinking such beverages. It is agreed by all, that, is the most diff- icult element to control. The recent accident in Mishawaka in which four of our young people lost their lives and others were seriously injured, shows the necessity of strict regulations to avoid automobile accidents. It is noted that the most accidents are among the younger people who after having become under the influence of drink, lose respect for themselves and regard for others. We must take note of accidents when groups of young people obtain liquor by the flask and indulge in drinking parties in public places and places of entertainment, until they are not in their norm21 mind. Recently, at a public social affair, several groups of young people were conster_tly p2ssing aroung and parteking'of liquor from a bottle until it was evident that the liquor was taking effect. If these young people were to return home in an automobile driven by one of them nothing but an accident could be expected. They were seemingly of good families and one wonders if they were in a condition to meet their parents when they returned home that early morning. The police report that this brazen drinking is a common occurrence st most social func- tions, and that it is the direct cause of many accidents. Th-e.State Liquor Law encourages this, but it has come to such P deplorable condition that something must be done to stop`it. This traffic slaughter must .not continue. We have gone to some expense Pnd trouble to make a traffic survey to determine the number of accidents occuring end their cause, and if possible to recommend a system to lessen the hazArds. The report of this survey which took many weds to make is in your hands. The Mayor respectfully requests thet your honorable body study this report XXX XXXXXKKK#K #XXKXKKXXNKXX *NYIXX carefully, end appoint 2 committee to work with the City Attorney, the Chief of Police end the Chief of the Fire Department in drafting an Ordinence necessary to protect the public Pgainst traffic slPuohter. Reppebtfully; Geo. W. Freyermutt, Mayor of South Bend. Councilman Fish moved that the Messap7e be accepted and placed on record. notion carried. On Motion of Councilman Rasmussen the Council adjourned at 7:55 o'clock P. M. ATTEST APPROVED CLERK U PR 7NT