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Home My WebLink AboutRM 08-16-74August 10:30 1 Pres i d' SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING 16, 1974 . M. ng Officer: Mr. 'Fred J. Helmen, President 1. ROLL CALL 1200 County -City Building 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana 46601 sent: Mr. Fred J. Helmen, President Rev. Willie V. Williams, Secretary Mr. Donald A. Wiggins, Member Absent: Mr. Mr. Legal Counsel: Mr. I vited Guests: Mrs Ms. Ms. Ms. Media: Ms. Mr. Mis Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. John E. Chenney, Vice President B. L. Wade, Assistant Secretary Kevin J. Butler Fred J. Helmen Carolyn Simpson, Granddaughter, of Mr. & Mrs. Helmen Martha Simpson, Granddaughter, " Patricia H. Simpson, Daughter, " Jeanne Derbeck, South Bend Tribune Reporter Dutch Hennings, South Bend Tribune Photographer s Sue Miller, WMSH -TV Reporter & Photographer James L. Marchelewicz, WNDU -TV Reporter Lou Titino, WNDU -TV Photographer Dan Caesar, WSBT -TV Reporter Steve Neher, WSBT -TV Photographer Larry Ford, WSJV -TV Reporter Les Howard, WSJV -TV Photographer ers Present: Honorable Jerry J. Miller, Mayor, City of South Bend Mrs. Rosemarie Wartha, Administrative Assistant to Mayor Miller Mr. James V. Barcome, City Controller Mr. Roland A. Kelly, Member, Board of Trustees Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, former President, Board of Trustees Mr. Dan Akin, Site Project Engineer, Clyde E. Williams & Associates, Inc. Mrs. Janet S. Allen, Interested Citizen Mrs. Glenda Rae Hernandez, Treasurer, Southeast PAC Mr. George Hill, Director of Field Operation, Manpower Mr. Reggie Howard, Interested Citizen Mr. John R. Kagel, Executive Director, Downtown South Bend Council Mr. Karl King, Chairman, Downtown South Bend Council Mr. Terry S. Miller, Member, City Council Mr. & Mrs. George H. Pope, Interested Citizens Mr. Lloyd S. Taylor, St. Joseph Bank & Trust Co. Mr. John A. Walsh, First Bank & Trust Company 1. ROLL CALL (Cont'd Staff: Mr. Charles F. Lennon, Jr. Mr. William C. Ellison Ms. Helen S. King Mr. Doug Simpson Mr. Frank J. Alford Mr. Larry Wartha Mr. C. Wayne Brownell Mr. L. Kent Wilcox 2. PRESENTATIONS TO HONOR 'OUTGOING PRESIDENT, FRED J. HELMEN M% Lennon advised President Helmen that we had taken the liberty of i viting Mrs. Fred J. Helmen; daughter, Ms. Patricia H. Simpson; and g anddaughters, Ms. Carolyn Simpson and Ms. Martha Simpson, to attend t is meeting, as our guests - -and a surprise to Mr. Helmen. This p )rtion of the meeting was held shortly before the public session to not have it noted on the Agenda, and a complete surprise. A gift was presented by Mr. Lennon on behalf of the Commissioners and staff, and the many friends- -some here now and others to be present within the next hour, to Mr. Fred J. Helmen, President of the Redevelopment Commission: ... plaque and gavel, with the following inscription: IN RECOGNITION FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE, SPIRITED LEADERSHIP AND DEDICATION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND FRED J. HELMEN SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DEC., 1958 - SEPT., 1974 f om all of your friends as well as our depth of sincere appreci- a ion. SIDENT FRED J. HELMEN: Briefly, I want to thank you, Chuck, and all of the members of the Commission. Like I said at the last meeting, it has been a pleasure to work with you over the past year, and, as I told you, it is difficult to give a reason to quit. I enjoyed working with you and working on the various projects. Chuck gave some figures on how much money we have gone through - -$180 million plus. It is a tribute to the group that we have managed that much money and our records, as far as I know, are clean. Actually, when you have that much money and that many people involved on the payroll, I think it is tremendous. It wouldn't have been possible if it had not been for the people and the Commissioners, and a few others' help that I am very grateful for. To the Press: The Press has treated us tremendously- -and I am - -and we all very grateful for that, Jeanne. - 2 - 2. tESENTATIONS TO HONOR OUTGOING PRESIDENT;'FRED J. HELMEN (Cont'd I am going to watch the progress made downtown and only wish I could serve long enough to see the Associates complex developed, and when you asked me last week what I thought paramount on the next phase, I said that the Green Belt- - being an outdoor man and loving the river and trees and the people - -I think the development of the Green Belt will be tremendous' Mr. Lennon advised that we also have some cake and coffee when the meeting is over - -a large cake beautifully decorated with the River Bend Plaza logo and coloring, and on the left side of the cake, he following: Feed - -- You'tce the acting on ou% cafe.' BEST GASHES ESIDENT FRED J. HELMEN: You are as much of a success as I am, and without your help and cooperation, we would not have been successful as it is. I am amazed that this tribute has been made. It is beautiful and I will find a place to display this. Thank you and our guests who attend regularly. I am grate- ful for everything. As I said once before and announced, "It's been fun - -if it hadn't been fun, I wouldn't have served as long as I have. Eight (8) projects - -$180 million plus. Our record is clear and clean, and I am particularly proud of that, and I think we should all be." ES F. LENNON, JR. Thank you, Fred. Reverend Williams, as acting official for the Commissioners, also has something. VEREND WILLIE V. WILLIAMS: Joshingly when the Reverend said to stand when he starts, Mr. Helmen asked the Reverend if he was going to baptize him and whether he believed in part or full immersion, the Reverend, with a chuckle, replied, naturally full immersion. On behalf of the entire staff and Commission, we hate to see you go because we enjoyed working with you and enjoyed your fellowship and your friendship, and we have a little token of love to present to you, and this is from the depths of our hearts, and you may now stand and receive this gift. On behalf of the entire staff, we would like to present this gift to you. I do not know what is in it, but you will find out': - 3 - 2. PIRESENTATIONS TO HONOR OUTGOING PRESIDENT; FRED'J.'HELMEN (Cont'd) On opening the gift, President Helmen displayed: ... a silver bowl and tray, with the following inscription: FRED J. HELMEN SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DECEMBER, 1958 - SEPTEMBER, 1974 inscription on the reverse side: WITH GREAT APPRECIATION FOR YOUR DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY President Helmen was congratulated by the Redevelopment Commissioners with hearty ovation and applause from the audience. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 01 motion by Rev. Williams, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and unani- MINUTES m usly carried, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 2, APPROVED 1)74, were approved. 4. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS n motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Rev. Williams and unani- CLAIMS ausly carried, the claims -- totalling $150,899.26- -were ap- APPROVED roved for payment. ROJECT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND E -3 ehabilitation Claim Michiana Construction Co. & James & Ina Austin $ 235.00 Total 35.00 .D.P. A -10 tract & Title Corporation $ 70.00 Total 70.00 NI.D.P. E -7 Direct Mail Letter Service, Inc. $ 14.00 Mark Anthony West 7.50 South Bend Hardware Co. 59.37 Dorothy Z. Deane - Petty Cash 14.67 Total 95.54 PROJECT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND R -57 A stract & Title Corp. $ 612.00 A stract Company of St. Joseph County 79.00 Total 01.00 4 4. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont'd) CT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT'FUND'R46 nerican Distributing, Inc. ndiana & Michigan Electric Co. awson Associates .S. Van of Indiana, Inc. Guth Bend Exterminating Co. DEVELOPMENT REVOLVING FUND Payroll: August 1 to 15, 1974 oco Oil Co. A It Camera Shop, Inc. C met Car Wash D rothy Z. Deane - Petty Cash F eeman- Spicer Co. Gates Chevrolet Corp. Iridiana Bell Telephone. Co. I.L.M. Corporation Jack's Conoco Service Under & Kerrihard Co., Inc. J mes R. Meehan & Associates N.A.H.R.O. 0 fice Engineers, Inc. 0 thimer, Inc. R L. Polk P stmaster (Stamps) P stmaster (City Postage Machine) R tgers University Schilling's Printing Co. Sears, Roebuck & Company Singer General Tire South Bend Hardware South Bend Tribune E H. Tepe, Inc. J W. Werntz W lfie's Tape Town DEL CITIES EXTENDED SERVICES rles Bland & Ronnie Bland - Relocation rles Bland & Ronnie Bland - Replacement Housing REDEVELOPMENT FUND A� Spromberg & Son A na Mae Turner - 5 - Total $ 14.75 1,075.71 9,828.00 100.50 30.00 11,048.96 $ 8,815.93 4.72 52.08 24.00 46.04 24.50 27.15 890.84 491.40 129.53 1,556.40 70.33 60.00 182.12 10.00 50.90 50.00 209.79 10.00 6.60 70.92 56.74 179.94 92.40 10.73 17.04 38.73 230.00 14,450.00 Total 27,858.83 110.00 250.00 Total 360.00 4. 5. A PROVAL OF CLAIMS'(Cont'd) DISTRICT CAPITAL'FUND'OF 1972 Tie Hickey Company, Inc. $ 107,547.75 Circle Lumber Company 201.50 R Bert W. Kuntz, Jr. 2,000.00 Tie O'Brien Corporation 83.10 S ippers Dispatch 13.88 S ilts, Graves & Associates 235.00 Harold Lange 97.20 S uth Bend Transportation Corp. 361.50 Total 110,539.93 GRAND TOTAL $ 150,899.26 R IMBURSEMENT TO.REVOLVING FUND M nth of July, 1974 - E -6 $ 1,783.32 M nth of July, 1974 - R -57 2,557.41 M nth of July, 1974 - R -66 32,746.82 M nth of July, 1974 - A -10 20,367.14 M nth of July, 1974- Urban Redevelopment 2,624.27 Total 0,078.96 a ICATIONS HUD letter dated August 7, 1974: This letter, over the signature of Mr. Daniel B. Bowman, Assistant Director, Technical Services Branch, advises HUD concurrence in award of Contract Nos. 10 and 11, respectively, to: Madison Construction, Inc. $17,217.00 Newbill Construction Co. 15,129.00 The above are in the Model Neighborhood Code Enforce- ment Project, E -6. The authorized wage determination is 74IN98 which expires August 7, 1974. The EEO Divi- sion is to be contacted for the pre- construction con- ference and the Architectural and Engineering Section is to be notified for the starting date of the contract work. HUD letter dated August 8, 1974: This letter, over the signature of Mr. James E. Armstrong, Area Director, advises the use of the new moving expense schedule effective July 1 is to be used by all displacing agencies operating under the Uniform Act. The Federal:Highway Ad- ministration approves the schedules and a copy was en- closed. HUD CONCURRENCE, CONTRACTS 10 & 11, E -6 REVISED MOVING EXPENSE SCHEDULE 5. CpMMUNICATIONS'(Cont'd HUD letter dated Au ust'8, 1974: This letter, over the signature of Mr. Thomas P. McNally, Area Counsel, re- quests Redevelopment Commission consideration of the proposal for the ninth amendatory contract for Contract Indiana R- 57(LG), and the adoption of a resolution, if approved, authorizing and directing local execution. This is on the Agenda, under "New Business, 7h, Resolu- tion No. 499," for Commission action. 0 motion by Rev. Williams, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and unani- m usly carried, the above letters were received and are to be p aced on file. 6. 01 N( 7. NI a, 0 I N ESS BUSINESS Continental Assurance Com any Retirement Plan: This item was discussed in the previous session, with the public present. The retirement plan, identified as GP- 5000R, has been designated as a "HUD Approved Standard Pian" available to local urban renewal and low -rent housing agencies. We currently have the plan with 5 -1/2% contributed by both this agency and the employee. The additional 2% would be contributed by this agency, at our expense, to the retirement program. Mr. Lennon said it is the staff recommendation that the 2% not be added for the remaining months of '74. While the community legislation is at the discussion stage in Congress, it would not be feasible to do anything with the plan at this time. Only a few of our employees would be involved. On motion by Rev. Williams, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and unanimously carried, the Commission concurred in not increasing the contribution at this time. Access Roadway to Morris Civic Auditorium: Commission recommendation was requested for the tea ffic pattern in front of Morris Civic Auditorium, R -66. The access roadway to the Morris Civic Auditorium, from the.North Michigan Street in front of the Morris to Colfax, was. constructed after much planning to service the Morris Auditorium only. Plans were made to keep this street closed by means of a gate which was to be locked at all times except when functions were scheduled for the Morris Auditorium. - 7 - NINTH AMENDATORY, R -57 RETIREMENT PENSION PLAN MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM ROADWAY ACCESS 7. NrW BUSINESS'(Con t'd) Mr. Clem Hazinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, requested restrictions be considered and recommendations made, as the gate is installed, but is kept open causing some congestion and confusion: 1) Roadway.should be blocked at all times by means of the gate. .2) Roadway to be designated as "one way south." 3) Install signage on Colfax restricting turns from street to the north. 4) Both sides of the roadway restricted to parking and curbs painted yellow and supple- mented with appropriate signage. As part of the Redevelopment Department plans, recommenda- tions to improve the situation is requested to be directed to the Board of Works. The facility, as used, is especi- ally hazardous to vehicles emerging onto St. Joseph Street. 1 On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Rev. Williams and unanimously carried, the above recommendations are to be submitted to the Board of Works. c Bus Shelters: Commission approval was requested to give NINE (9) the nine 9T bus shelters to the Public Transportation BUS SHELTERS Company to begin installing the shelters in the Plaza area for public use. Mr. Lennon advised the Commission had pre- viously given the Bus Company the approval to request the shelters from us and this is to officially note that this is being done. This item was also discussed in the prior session. On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Rev. Williams and unanimously carried, the above request was authorized. d Rehabilitation Work, R -57: Mr. Lennon advised we obtained REHABILITATION two proposals to do t e work that is necessary to correct CONTRACT AWARDED the rehabilitation work that has been done on homes for TO: CIRCLE parcels 38 -16, 38 -17 and 38 -18, in the LaSalle Park Pro- LUMBER, INC., ject, Indiana R -57: R -57 (PARCELS 38 -16, 38-17 Al Batcho bid $ 11,758.00 & 38 -18) Circle Lumber, Inc. bid 11,499.00 Mr. Lennon advised the staff suggestion is that the award of the three contracts go to the low bidder, Circle Lumber, Inc., for the correction of the rehabilitation work, in bid amount of $11,499.00. This completes the rehabilita- tion work on all the complaints for R -57, with the excep- tion of the Pope's. -8- 7. NEW BUSINESS (Coh t'd On motion by Rev. Williams, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and unanimously carried, the contract was awarded to the low bidder, Circle Lumber, Inc., for correc- tion of rehabilitation work, for Parcel Nos. 38 -16, 38 -17 and 38 -18, in bid amount of $11,499.00. Because of the nature of the contract and the diffi- culty in the refurbishing work, the first contract will be reviewed for reconsideration of a time and materials plus 15% contract on the other two parcels. Retail Wig Shop Commercial Lease: Authorization was LEASE TERMINATION requested to terminate lease with Seung Hong, for NOTICE AUTHORIZED property located at 327 South Michigan Street, and to give thirty (30) days' notice to tenant effective September 30, 1974. This is a month -to -month lease for the rental of the above unit, in amount of $100.00 per month, for business firm known as the Retail Wig Shop. The lease term started December 1, 1972 (dated November 15, 1972). On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Rev. Williams and unanimously carried, authorization was given to issue the above tenant thirty (30) days' notice to vacate. This building is on the demolition con- tract. Delinquent Rent Write -Offs: Authorization was re- DELINQUENT quested to write off the following delinquent rents: RENT WRITE -OFFS 1) Mr. Kenneth Harris, 222 East Elder Street Project: A -10, SE #1 $ 20.50 2) Mr. Richard Reeves, 138 South Iowa Street Project: R -57 63.00 Mr. John A. Kotzenmacher, Director of Property Management Division, had requested the write -offs and that every effort was extended by our _department to collect the past -due rent -- letters and personal calls were made without success. On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Rev. Williams and unanimously carried, the above uncollectible rents were authorized to be written off. 7. i BUSINESS (Cont'd Green Belt Project: Permission was requested to advertise for bids on the Green Belt Project and to have this done as quickly as possible. The adver- tising dates and bid opening dates will be noted later to have the advertising as soon as possible. On motion by Rev. Williams, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and unanimously carried, the advertising for the Green Belt Project was authorized. Resolution No. 499: This Resolution approves and directs the execution of Amendatory Contract No. 9 for Project Indiana R -57, with the United States of America. Mr. Lennon advised this gives us an additional $10,000.00 to cover the interest for this project. On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Rev. Williams and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 499 was adopted. Resolution No. 500: This Resolution relates to the acquisition of property by condemnation, A -10 Neighbor- hood Development Program, for the following: MN #1: Concurred -In Parcel No. Owner Acquisition 1 -10 Heirs of Mary Walinski $ 400.00 SE #1: 59 -41 Frank & Velma Lax 850.00 66 -29 Leasing Unlimited 750.00 66 -4 Ross Weldy & Major Zarnowiecki 850.00 On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Rev. Williams and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 500 was adopted. 8. PROGRESS REPORTS a Central Downtown Urban Renewal Project, R -66: 1) River Bend Plaza Schedule and Activities: Mr. Doug Simpson, Activities Director of the Bi- Centennial Village and working with Mr. Louis Wilcox, in the River Bend Plaza Office, gave a report on the activities, in lieu of Lou Wilcox's absence, in the prior session. - 10 - GREEN BELT PROJECT ADVERTIS- ING AUTHORIZED, R -66 RESOLUTION NO. 499 ADOPTED, R -57 RESOLUTION NO. 500 ADOPTED A -10, SE #1 & MN #1 RIVER BEND PLAZA SCHEDULE AND ACTIVITIES 8. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd) Mr. Simpson advised he has been working on a few problems and doing.research on some: a) Bikes - -a continual situation. b) Commended the people responsible for the maintenance of the River Bend Plaza. There has been a terrific improvement. c) Other problems: We do not have enough seats on the River Bend Plaza, need outdoor ash trays, and the complaints of the wall sitters. d) Photo -Hut: Mr. Simpson said he had called Mr. Lewellan, on Tuesday or Wednesday, and had a long discussion with him, as he was supposed to remove the Photo -Hut last Sunday. Mr. Simpson stated he believes the owners of the Photo -Hut plan to be very dilatory about moving the Hut. A discussion followed on whether it would be legal for the city to remove the Hut. There is no lease. The Board of Works is working on this. In answer to President Helmen's question on why this hasn't been brought before the Advisory Board, Mr. Lennon advised they haven't met in the past four weeks, since Mr. Jack Ellis resigned. Additional people have been added to the Advisory Board and their function is to advise Lou Wilcox and to use his judgment. No permanent facility is to be placed on the Plaza and permission is needed for any unit to be placed on the supergraphics which should be mobile units. The Board of Works had authorized the Photo -Hut to be placed there and since have re- scinded their action. Mr. Lennon advised that we do own the Plaza, but he is not sure we have the right to physically remove it. This may need to be a compromise situation. If it is not moved we may have to move it. Kevin Butler, Commission Legal Counsel, advised it basically depends on the rights he is located there. If it is a lease situation, it would have to be taken to court. (The answer was that it is not a lease situation). Mr. Simpson advised the Board of Works had approved the move and that it was rescinded, and we are will- ing to reimburse the owners of the Photo -Hut for the vending license fees., - 11 - 8. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd) Mr. Lennon requested the Commissioners give us until 4:30 p.m., Monday, to notify the Photo -Hut owners. We can do this by phone and send a telegram. Mr.Butler was requested to call Mr. James Roemer, City Attorney, on this matter. Mr. Karl King said these things are in the minutes of the Plaza Authority for the guidelines of the R-66 design. Our Committee is to blame for this and we do not want any more of this to happen. Mr. Simpson also advised of the businessmen and shoppers complaining about the people sitting on the wall in front of Robertson's - -a festering thing - -re- occurring once or twice a week. Commissioners have previously stated this is no problem unless harrassment occurs. A few of these have occurred. Mr. Simpson termed this as a sociological situation--that what is threatening to one person may not be to another. President Helmen said the River Bend Plaza is a good place to sit. The sitting is not the problem, but the radios- - they turn it on at maximum and you can hear it clear down the street. Mr. Butler said it would be a good idea to pinpoint the specific complaints -- beyond simply sitting there. The radios- -maybe something can be done about the nuisance complaints. President Helmen requested a record of the nuisance complaints be kept - -the sitters harrassing the pedestrians. Mr. Simpson advised he will take some Youth Advocacy people this afternoon and have them contact them in a friendly way to find out what is behind the deal -- subtly. The Youth Advocacy or someone else can do it. Mr. Butler advised we were told to anticipate this from other mall authorities and how to handle it. President Helmen said the time element tends to correct itself. In Kalamazoo, Mr. Wiggins said they had problems with the University students- -term loitering on the mall, and others - -what they did was put ten (10) extra uniform police- men on with police clubs to keep the people moving. Their response was a few bleeding hearts were threatened, and said they would go ahead and sue, and it all died off - -none came to trial or judge. Mr. Lennon advised the Police Department has small mobile units and are training people now, and this might help. With the motorized vehicles, they will have better coverage. We may need more uniformed officers- -male rather than female- - to cover the harrassment. - 12 - 8. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd In reference to Azar's coming in the Plaza, Mr. Wiggins suggested Azar's be counseled on loitering and litter - ing, and to spend money for manpower to keep their land clean, as they have a stake in this and to contri- bute special effort. McDonald's police their own area and keep it clean. Mr. Lennon said this is a point well taken and.we as a Commission and Board will find that from our own experience that this will help. Mr. Simpson also gave a report on the schedule of activi- ties for the week of August 19 through 25 -- copies passed out. The activities will be fantastic. " 2) River Bend Plaza Construction Schedule: CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE Mr. Dan Akin gave a report on the schedule and advised the items pending from The Hickey Company on Jefferson and Michigan Street have not as yet been resolved and that his report is the same as prior. We are having problems with the pumps and motors in the pools, and Hickey Construction is working on that with his sub- contractors. We had an electrical problem - -the motor burned out - -a problem of maintenance and operation, which is covered by maintenance and bond by The Hickey Company. Hickey is working with Colip Brothers and the plumbing is what caused it. He stated they are press- ing for repairing the situation. We still have their retainage which is substantial. Baer's Furniture Store on the vault- -the top is leaking. Presently we are waiting for recommendation of the supplier and cost from The Hickey Company before we say how to pursue the matter. Relative to Jefferson Street, everything is in good shape. Still have a few items to do, which they are proceeding on. Mr. Akin said he spoke with Mr. Dave Burroff- -our landscape architect - -last Thursday, and that outside of pruning on Michigan Street, the pruning and wrapping up on Jefferson Street, he is complete. Has cover work on Jefferson Street to do, but that can be all done in one day. Mr. Akin said that Rieth Riley's allegation is that there was not enough material; and that their allega- tion is that there is enough thickness there and not to have it cored. Presently negotiating with The Hickey Company on this. - 13 - 8. PIROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd On Arco Construction Company, Phase II -B contract, re sidewalk, Mr. Wiggins said in reference to their letter, this should be repudiated. Mr. Akin advised the only activities of construction on the Plaza is the finishing of the punch list items, and Exterior Design, Inc., is finishing the work dis- cussed above. Mr. Butler raised the question on the marble fountains on Jefferson Street and the litter getting in the grates, etc. Mr. Akin advised the far fountain at the parking structure is not completed as yet. The contractor anti - cipates starting both at the same time. The maintenance will be much less of a problem than others - -that pool has a self - cleaning tendency. With the water cascading, people get less,of a tendency to get close to it. The above pools are referred to as ice sculptures. bk Chamber of Commerce Report: Mr. John R. Kagel, Director of the South Bend - Mishawaka CHAMBER OF Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc., gave a report on the follow- COMMERCE ing: REPORT 1) Tribute to Memory of Louis LaPierre: Mr. Kagel informed the Commissioners of the recent death of Mr. Louis LaPierre, who had been a strong advocate of the Redevelopment Commis - sion of the City of South Bend. He had also served as President of the Downtown South Bend Council and was very active in our community. Mr: LaPierre had also been a civic leader in St. Paul, Minnesota. Mr. LaPierre had given much of his time and was very dedicated to the community. He was a good man and many of the Com- missioners knew him and concurred in the loss of Louis LaPierre. 2) Civic Leaders: Mr. Kagel advised of civic leaders visit- ing our city and the River Bend Plaza from Canton, Ohio last week. Mr. Kagel said he wanted to compliment Mr. Lennon and to advise the Commissioners of the excellent presentation Mr. Lennon made of our programs and highly modifying everything in South Bend. The Chamber is presently working with a Marion, Indiana group. The city and government officials will be working with Mr. Lennon. In reference to President Helmen's concern of the time in- volved in these presentations, Mr. Lennon advised that he, Wayne Brownell, Lou Wilcox, and many in the River Bend'Plaza Authority, and the Chamber of Commerce representatives, do - 14 - 9. REPORTS (Cont'd not think of it as time consuming. It is very important. Mr. Kagel advised that they spend the time, but try to set up what has more priority. Mr. Lennon advised that Mr. Kagel is the only re- presentative on for the full time; others are on segmented time. Model Neighborhood Code Enforcement Project,_Indiana E -6: Mr. Lennon advised that the E -6 Project is moving ahead. PROJECT E -6 We have some minor problems with contractors and certi- fication of contracts by HUD, but we are preparing for additional contracts. Southeast Side Housing Project, Indiana E -7: Mr. Lennon advised that we have started taking applica- PROJECT E -7 tions for this project. Staff Reports: 1) Business Relocation Report, R -66: This written report from Mr. John A. Kotzenmacher, BUSINESS RELOCA- Business Relocation Division, advises no reloca- TION, R -66 tion claims were paid during the month of July, 1974. 2) Property Management Report: Mr. John A. Kotzenmacher, Director of Property PROPERTY Management also, submitted a written report for: MANAGEMENT R -66: July total receipts collected for the month were: $3,714.75. Also at the close of the month Colip Brothers Electric Inc., and The Hickey Construction Company terminated their lease agreements with our department. A -10, SE #1: Total amounts received during the month were: $164.00. Rent was from the only tenant we had in this project who has now been relocated, leaving no tenants at the present time. R -57: No tenants in this project at the present time. EXT MEETING: T e next meeting of the Redevelopment Commission will be NEXT MEETING, a 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 6, 1974, in the Office of SEPTEMBER 6, t e Department of Redevelopment. 1974 - 15 - 10. RIESIGNATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHARLES F. LENNON, JR. - esident Helmen was asked to read the letter from Mr. Lennon, EXECUTIVE rich was distributed to the Commissioners earlier in the day. DIRECTOR RESIGNS, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER °esident Helmen said that we have a little bad news with the 1, 1974 )od. Here comes the bad news. "I will read this slowly. its is addressed to me as President of the Commission, from luck Lennon." August 16, 1974, Mt. Fred J. Hetmen, President Redevetopment Commis6ioneu County-City Bui t -ding South Bend, Indiana 46601 DeaA Mt. Hetmen and Comm.i�ssionetus : I nespeatjutty neque/st that the Redevetopment Comm,i�szioneAz accept, my Aesignat-i.on as Executive Di,%eeton of the DepaAt- ment o4 Redevetopment, South Bend, Indiana, e4jeet%ve October 1, 1974. I have been setected as the Executive D-itcecto& o4 the newly- cAeated Housing Attowance Oj6ice of South Bend, Inc. The HAO is the not- jon- pnojdt housing corporation that wilt have juAisdi ction oven the 10 yeaA $174 m e Pion dottat program funded entiAety by the FedeAat Depaxtment o6 Hous- ing and Urban Devetopment in eoopetat ion with the RAND Corpo- nation. No toea2 monies ate invotved. I wilt also .serve ass Pnes.ident and Ch.iej Executive 064 ieeA o4 the Corporation. Thiz Pno j ee t .cis the toAg est exper invent o4 its hind in the eountty and w,c t be the 4orerunner 4on natconat teg.i.sta- ti.on. I eowsidet it an honot to be .seteeted and wilt trey to do justice to the awesome nespons.ibit ty. Pno4ezz Iona ty, I took 4onwaAd to the ehattenge o4 devetoping a program ,sta44 and -cmptementi.ng a program that w-c t have nati.onat ,signi 4 icance. Many pro j ec tls and ptann i.ng activities have been aecomptished ,since you named me to my present Redevetopment position in January, 1973. Any succe/s/s that we have had is because o4 youA .6teward6h.ip as Comm.i s s.ioneu and a .6tajj that reps ponded weft to make South Bend a better ptaee to wo&k and t ve. For whatever paAt I ptayed in the activities, I thank you aU. I eons c.den it an honor and a ptu.vctege to have worked with each Comm. zzioneA and I am a better peuon bon knowing each of you. I rezpect�utty neque/st that you accept my re/s.ignation. Have a Good day! SxnceAety, CFL /et /,s/ ChaAtets F. Lennon, JA. cc: Kevin Butter, Cha tees F. Lennon, Jt. Legat Counset Executive Diteetor - 16 - 10. RESIGNATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHARLES F. LENNON, JR. (Cont'd PRESIDENT FRED J. HELMEN: Gentlemen: That is the bad news, with the good:' Chuck, this is not the time to say all the nice things I would like to say about you, but you have made our job easier. I realize this is one opportunity you -can not turn down, but with this terrific assignment I can understand why you feel you have no alternative. The City of South Bend - -I think the whole city here will - -we will miss your work - -at least the rest of the Board will, and the job you have done toward the city and the image of South Bend has been fantastic over the years - -you can look over the city with pride. Congratulations on the assignment! It is their gain- - our loss. We feel deeply moved; on the other hand, we don't blame you in accepting this assignment for direc- tor. I know all the Commissioners feel very keenly about losing you. You will be around in giving counsel and guidance. R. DONALD A. WIGGINS: The only thing that offsets the bad news is that the job will be a great challenge, I am sure. I wish you well. EVEREND'WILLIE V. WILLIAMS: I also want to congratulate you on your new assignment. We wish you the best. gYOR JERRY J. MILLER: I think that you all know two years ago when we had the tremendous opportunity to be the first community in the history of Indiana to implement the Agency- -the task to implement a new Community Development Agency- -the first of its kind in the County of St. Joseph, Indiana, and the phasing out of the Redevelopment Program which your Com- mission has brought to such a successful conclusion. Chuck accepted the task. Chuck had an offer to go out of this community for much more salary and greater responsibility, but his dedication to South Bend and his profession compelled him to stay and we implemented this program. srM 10. IGNATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHARLES "F. LENNON, JR. (Cont'd 1YOR JERRY J. MILLER (Cont'd I cannot say too much of Chuck Lennon - -he is one of the most outstanding administrators in the South Bend adminis- tration, and I know first -hand he will be missed very deeply. When the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Rand Corporation expressed that they.would like to interview Chuck if I gave my permission, the first thing I said to them- - if you interview him, you will hire him. He is the best man to interview. I will miss Chuck more than any other man in the community- - he served the cabinet and the people in the South Bend com- munity without question. He and I have had such a close relationship, as Chuck has and Fred has. The Housing Allowance Program is the most important program that ever came into this community. It expends $170 million potential dollars to be spent in this community without one dollar of in -kind contribution as far as local government is concerned. He is responsible to see that it is successful. Housing programs all over the nation have been unsuccessful, and I know that this program will be successful because of Chuck Lennon. ES F. LENNON. JR. I have appreciated the opportunity to work with each of you- - with the Mayor and his cabinet - -this department, and working with my staff. You have people of the professional caliber of Kent Wilcox and others who are in this department who can keep it functioning while you search for a replacement for myself. I will be here in the city and I am offering my services in any way possible to you, and I appreciate the kind compliments you have said. My family and I love this community and plan to stay here the rest of our lives. It is a great place to live and raise a family. Thank you all again very much. I am a better person for knowing each of you. AYOR JERRY J.'MILLER'(To President Fred J. Helmen): I think Fred.Helmen has already been presented a key to some of the banks! I know how sentimental he is. 10. RESIGNATION OF'EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHARLES F. LENNON, J.R. (Cont'd MAYOR JERRY J. MILLER (To President Fred J. Helmen) Cont'd: I want you to have this presenting your service privilege to have you. with you, but we have a Mrs. Helmen (a small ke; us from South Bend. key to the City of South Bend re- to the community. It has been a I know you can't carry it around tie clasp for you, and also for y to the city), so you both remember We are very honored' 11. ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION OF MR. CHARLES F. LENNON, JR., AS EXECUTIVE IRECT R OF THE DEPARTMENT OF'REDEVELOPMENT: Motion was requested by the President for the acceptance of Mr. Charles F. Lennon, Jr.'s resignation as the Executive Director of the Department of Redevelopment. Above motion was made by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Rev. Williams and unanimously carried. The resignation was regretfully accepted. RESIDENT FRED J. HELMEN: I wish the other Commissioners would have been here and I know they would have expressed their best wishes in your new project, Chuck. 12. (SEAL) You stepped into a challenge here, but you are stepping into a bigger one, and I know you are capable of succeeding in that also. RNMENT: On motion duly made and passed by Mr. Wiggins, the meeting ad- journed for the cake and coffee, at 10:55 a.m. ;? . Lennon, Jr., Execufive Director - 19 -