11-08-43 Council Meeting Minutes

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ORDINANCE NO. 3471' AN ORTDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF ALL OF THE RIGHT, TITLE, AND INTEREST OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, IN AND TO ANY BONDS, COUPONS, AND/OR ASSESSMENTS HERETOFORE ISSUED UNDER IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 1687, APPROVES! JUNE 15, 1926, COVERING ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 2003, THE WASHINGTON AVENUE, FROM JACOB STREET TO ESTHER STREET, ASPHALT PAVEMENT AND WATER TAPS. The ordinance was given first and second reading. Upon motion of Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Richards the rules were suspended. The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes - 0 nays. ORDINANCE ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY * (Tractor, Mower, Truck and Coring Machine) The ordinance was given first and second reading. Councilman Heideman made a motion that the ordinance be referred to the Ways and Means Committee for investigation, said committee to report to the Council at the next meeting. Councilman Bishop seconded the motion. Motion carried. RESOLUTION (as amended) RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE REPAIR OF RAILROAD CROSSINGS IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA._ WHEREAS, the Members of the Common Council have been advised by many persons and by-their own investigation have found that numerous railroad crossings are in a bad state of repair and without proper facilities for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana: Section 1. That the railroads having lines passing through the City of South Bend be notified of the said condition and di rected to take immediate steps to repair each and every such as lroad crossing immediately. Section 2. The railroads be advised that unless such repairs are so made that all possible legal steps which the Cil may take will be taken against them. Section 3. A copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Division Superintendents and local freight agents of each of the railroads having lines passing through the City of South Bend by the City Clerk. Section 4. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and have the approval by the Mayor. The resolution was adopted on motion of Councilman Niezgodski, seconded by Councilman Korpal. ,City Attorney Levy made a report regarding the copy of a resolution from Hammond, Indiana, regarding the tax levy for the Sanitary - "Districts, He referred to,Chap. 107 - Sec. 4 - Acts 1943, and stated the matter is not subject to Council action. Councilman Richardson made a motion that the communication be placed on file with Resolutions and brought to the attention of the Council thirty days before the next legislative meeting. Councilman McCarthy seconds the motion.` Motion carried. Councilman Richardson made a motion that the matter of an additional street light at the entrance .of the old Watch Factory be placed in the Ways & Means Committee, said Committee to report at the next meeting. Councilman Mirocha. seconded the motion. Motion carried. There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:30 P.M. ATTiaST;x APPROVE .. CLERK �.d