02-09-48 Council Meeting Minutes

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MEETING REPORT OF THE ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT Mr. William Qualls, Superintendent of the City Blectrical.Department, appeared before the Council and reported on the number of applications for lights before the Department and the number of applications approved and referred to the Electric Company for installation, and stated that every effort was made to install as many street lights as possible within the appropriation. Councilman Erler made a motion to refer the condition of street lights and trimming of trees to the Streets and Alleys Committee. Mr. Qualls informed the Council that he would be very happy to work with the Committee in this regard. Councilman Ke -.per seconded the -motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE Councilman Muszynski reported on the Committee's investigation pertaining to hazardous railroad crossings. Councilman Erler made a motion that the Committee take steps to decrease the time for which railroad crossings are blocked by switching operations, and recommended a 30 -day probationary period during which time the rail- roads are to show improvements or face astringent legislation. Councilman Kemper seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1749, r ADOPTED NOVEMBER 9, 1914, THE SAME BEING "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING CERTAIN RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND ITS MEMBERS`. This ordinance was given third reading and was lost by a roll call vote of 6 nays - 2 ayes - 1 absent (Richardson). ORDINANCE NO. 3627 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING MONEY FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND APPROPRIATING SAID SUM: FOR THE USES AND PURPOSES OF THE FOLLOWING BUDGETARY ITEM OF THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE YEAR 1948, TO -WIT: TO D -11, SERVICES PERSONAL, OFFICE OF THE CITY TREASURER, FOR CASHIER IN THE BARRETT LAW DEPARTMENT, 5900.00, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. This ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes - 0 nays - 1 absent (Richardson)* MOT ION The Council discussed various types of vehicles and covers to be used in hauling ashes and garbage. Councilman Korpal made •a aTotion that the-Ordinance Committee prepare a measure prescribing types of vehicles and covers which may be used-in-hauling ashes and garbage. Councilman Kemper seconded the motion. Motion carried. Upon motion of Councilman Kemper, seconded by Councilman Korpal, the Council adjourned at 9:00 P.M., AT)TJEST :. APPROVED-. CLER P SIDENT 77