04-08-57 Council Meeting Minutes

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` 1222 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8, 1957 on the Ordinance at this time. Councilman Carr seconded the motion. Motion carried. Councilman Erler then made a motion that the Ordinance be set for public hearing on April 22, 1957. Councilman Kroll seconded the motion. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS Councilman Kroll, Chairman of the Traffic and Transportation Committee made a report of activities of the Committee relative to traffic on Olive Street. He stated that during the past two weeks several conferences have been had with members of the Truckers Association and Residents of the area. He stated that one member of the Trucking Association was out of the City but would be back within the week and some compromise should be reached within a couple of weeks. Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the report be accepted. Councilman Tellson seconded the motion. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS .. Councilman Tellson made a motion that the City attorney prepare a resolution proclaiming April 19, a Holiday in com- memoration of the First shot fired in the Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775, 182 years ago; and that copies of the Resolution be sent to the Federal Government and to the State of Indiana. There was no second to the motion. Motion lost. Councilman Kroll made a motion that the Clerk of the Board of Public Works and Safety be directed to write letters to all railroads having grade crossings within the city limits of South Bend, advising them that according to Ordinance, they must keep all grade crossings in repair. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried. The above motion came as'a result of complaints from several Councilmen about chuck -holes within the right -of -way and bad conditions of grade crossings in South Bend, especially the Kemble Street Crossing. Also, Arnold, Walnut, Harris, Ford and Prairie Crossings. Councilman-Kroll stated that something be done about the condition of the property at 219 LaPorte Avenue. He stated that the Fire_Inspector had been out but that no condemnation had been ordered. He also asked that the Health De- partment.make an investigation of the conditions. There being no further business before the Council, Councilman Hahn made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Tellson seconded the motion. Motion carried and the Regular meeting of the Common Council adjourned at 9:32 P.M. ATTEST: 2��g CLERK _ w• APPROVED: