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The October 21, 1981, meeting of the Utilities Committee was called
to order by its Chairman, Councilman Raymond C. Zielinski at 4 : 00 in the
Council meeting room.
Persons in attendance included: Councilmen: Szymkowiak, McGann, Crone,
Voorde, Beck, and Zielinski; Citizen members: Orvis Hart and Alex Duranek;
John Leszczynski; Michael Vance and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss Bills No. 107 and 108
dealing with new rates for water works and wastewater treatment services.
. Michael Vance, Director of Utilities, explained that the State Board
of Accounts informed the City that it was not charging the correct amount
for late charges. It should be a straight ten percent (10%) on water and
sewage arrearage.
Councilman Crone recommended that thisehange be incorporated into
the two new bills which are to be substituted for the present bills due to
their drafting flaws.
Mr. Vance further explained that any overdue amount, whether it is
for leak insurance, sewer, trash, etc. would all be included when calculating
the 10% figure. Essentially it would be assessed on everything but tax. He
noted that presently there is a 30 day period followed by a 15 day period
before a late charge would be assessed. Under the new system, you would
have 25 days followed by 5 days before a late charge would be added.
Councilman Zielinski pointed out that the billing cycle for both
water and sewage would go to a monthly basis.
Councilman Voorde asked for the procedure the City has established
before water is turned off because of arrearage. Mr. Vance stated that a
second notice is sent out after 25 days; 10 days are then added for when a
"shut-off notice" is .sent. The customer then has an option of paying in
full or signing a promissory note.
Mr. Vance indicated that Jim Masters is the Deputy Attorney for the
Utilities, and. that Eugenia Schwartz works on billings.
Councilman Voorde questioned the possible solid waste problems. Mr.
Vance stated that South Bend could handle two transfer stations. Councilman
Szymkowiak expressed his concern over payment.
Councilman Zielinski had several questions on rusty water problems;
and Councilman McGann had questions on the cleaning of the eight cells at
the Edison Station.
The Committee did not take formal action on Bill 107 and 108, pending
the new substitute bills which will be presented at the Caucus meeting on
October 26 , 1981.
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The meeting was adjourned at 4: 45.
Respectfully Submitted,
Raymond C. Zielinski
Chairman
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