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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-23-90 Council Meeting Minutes- REGULAR MEETING - - _ -- -- - - -- JULY -23 1990- -- - - - Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Council Chambers of the County -City Building on Monday, July 23, 1990, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Luecke, Niezgodski, Soderberg, Puzzello, Slavinskas, Zakrzewski, Coleman, Duda and Voorde Absent: None REPORT FROM THE SUB- COMMITTEE ON MINUTES To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: The sub - committee has inspected the minutes of the July 9, 1990 meeting of the Council and found them correct. Therefore, we recommend the same be approved. /s/ Thomas Zakrzewski /s/ Ann Puzzello Council Member Coleman made a motion that the minutes of the July 9, 1990, meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. SPECIAL BUSINESS Council President Zakrzewski stated that there will be a Special Meeting of the South Bend Common Council on July 30, 1990 at 4:30 p.m. to hear Bill No. 57 -90 (Monetary and Fringe Benefits of Firefighters of the South Bend Fire Department for Calendar years 1991, 1992 and 1993.) RESOLUTION NO. 1798 -90 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AND THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PUBLICLY COMMENDIN, LEO J. MCKERNAN FOR THE HONOR OF BEING FEATURED ON THE COVER OF THE JULY 16, 1990 ISSUE OF FORTUNE MAGAZINE. WHEREAS, the Common Council and the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana, notes with pride that Leo J. McKernan was featured in the July 16, 1990 Fortune Magazine article as one of the "new turnaround champs;: and WHEREAS, Leo J. McKernan has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Clark Equipment Company since 1986; and WHEREAS, Clark Equipment Company was suffering from deep financial troubles when Mr. McKernan became Chief Executive Officer; and WHEREAS, due to his leadership over the past four years, the company is now so profitable that Mr. McKernan has been recognized as a "turnaround champ" by Fortune Magazine; and WHEREAS, Mr. McKernan chose to rehabilitate the company instead of liquidating it or merging it with other companies, thereby maintaining jobs, pension and health care benefits for the employees of Clark Equipment Company; and WHEREAS, Mr. McKernan is a resident of the City of south Bend, with corporate offices in downtown South Bend; and WHEREAS, Mr. McKernan has brought national recognition to himself, his company and the City of South Bend. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of south Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common council and the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana, on behalf of all of the citizens of the City, hereby publicly commend Leo J. McKernan for the honor of being featured on the cover of the July 16, 1990 edition of Fortune Magazine. SECTION II. The Common Council and the Mayor believe that the exemplary performance by Mr. McKernan has brought the highest of honors to himself, his company, and to the entire City of South Bend. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. STEPHEN LUECKE, FIRST DISTRICT DONALD NIEZGODSKI, SECOND DISTRICT LINAS SLAVINSKAS FIFTH DISTRICT THOMAS ZAKRZEWSKI, SIXTH DISTRICT 6� A WILLIAM SODERBERG, THIRD DISTRICT ANN PUZZELLO, FOURTH DISTRICT ATTEST • City Clerk SEAN COLEMAN, AT LARGE LORETTA DUDA, AT LARGE JOHN VOORDE, AT LARGE Mayor A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Mayor Joseph Kernan, 1 E. Pokagon made the presentation on the bill. He stated that jobs are very important in South Bend, and commended Leo J. McKernan, CEO, Clark Equipment, for turning around the financial status of that company and keeping the business in t City. He indicated that Mr. McKernan was featured on the July 16, 1990 cover of Fortune Magazine, and congratulated him for being named a turn - around champ for 1990. Leo J. McKernan, 1242 E. Jefferson Blvd., spoke in favor of the bill. He thanked the Mayor and the Council for acknowledging this achievement. He stated that he and his wife have lived in South Bend for 16 years. Council Member Colem made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILL NO. 29 -90 BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF HOWARD STREET AND NOTRE DAME AVENUE IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to continue this bill to the August 13, 1990 meeting, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. BILL NO. 46 -90 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 119 LAPORTE IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to continue this bill to the August 13, 1990 meeting, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. BILL NO. 47 -90 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1533 LINCOLNWAY WEST, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to continue this bill to the August 13, 1990 meeting, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. BILL NO. 57 -90 A BILL FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY AND MONETARY FRINGE BENEFITS OF FIREFIGHTERS OF THE SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR CALENDAR YEARS 1991, 1992, 1993. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to continue this bill to the July 30, 1990 Special Meeting of the Council, seconded by Council Member Niezgodski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 58 -90 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AMENDING CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 4 -51, COMMONLY KNOWN AS SCRAP METAL DEALERS, JUNK DEALERS, RECYCLING OPERATIONS, AND TRANSFER STATIONS. Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to continue this bill to the August 13, 1990 meeting of the Council, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILLS, THIRD READING 90 -36 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND THE TOWN OF NEW CARLISLE, INDIANA CONCERNING WASTEWATER PRETREATMENT ACTIVITIES. Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to continue this bill indefinitely, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 1799 -90 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AUTHORIZING THE SOUTH BEND HOUSING AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR 133 UNITS OF SECTION 8 CERTIFICATES /VOUCHERS. 65 REGULAR MEETING.--- — — 199 - - - -- - _ - _. _ -- -- - - -- - JULY -23— - - -- - - , WHEREAS, The South Bend Housing Authority is the applicant for a grant from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and WHEREAS, The receipt of Section 8 Existing Certificates /Vouchers will enable the South Bend Housing Authority to provide housing assistance to eligible families; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: SECTION I. The Common Council hereby establishes the authority of the South Bend Housing Authority to submit a grant application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for funding for Section 8 Existing Certificates /Vouchers to be used to house eligible families. SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s /Thomas Zakrzewski Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Coleman made a motion to suspend the rules to allow for public hearing, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Roger Chrastil, Operations Manager, South Bend Housing Authority, made the presentation on the bill. He stated that the Housing Authority has received notification from their Indianapolis Office that there is availability of fund for one hundred and thirty -three (133) units of section 8 certificates. He indicated that to complete the application for the certificates a resolution from the council is required. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Council Member Niezgodski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 59 -90 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1930 E. EDISON ROAD IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas. The motion carried. BILL NO. 60 -90 A BILL APPROPRIATING $65,000.00 FROM THE MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING ADMINISTRATIVE EQUIPMENT AND SPOTLIGHTS AT THE MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing August 13, 1990, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried. BILL NO. 61 -90 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 3, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ENTITLED "PUBLIC PARRS." This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing August 13, 1990, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried. BILL NO. 62 -90 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 19, SECTION 2 -213 COMMONLY KNOWN AS "SCHEDULE OF ORDINANCE AND CODE VIOLATIONS. This bill had first reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing August 13, 1990, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. BILL NO. 63 -90 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION OF NEW ARTICLE 8 ENTITLED "OFFENSES RELATED TO THE UNLAWFUL TAKING OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS." This bill had first reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing August 13, 1990, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Reports from Area Plan Bill No. 17 -90 Bill No. 32 -90 Bill No. 34 -90 Bill No. 35 -90 Bill No. 36 -90 Bill No. 54 -90 Amend Code - Exceptions in all Districts Amend Code - Definition of Swimming Pool Rezone - 3812 Lincolnway West Rezone - 1411 N. Anderson Ave. Rezone - 529 S. Fellows St. Rezone - 4612 S. Main St. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to set the above mentioned bills for second reading and public hearing on August 13, 1990, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS 6 - _ — -- REGULAR == MEPT -ING - - - -- -- - - - - - -- - - -- - - - - -- -- _ —_�r BZA PETITION 4 -H FAIRGROUNDS - SOUTH BEND JUNIOR LEAGUE - SEPTEMBER 22, 1990 A Public hearing was held on the above mentioned petition. Pam Newman, 5224 Surre Trace, made the presentation on the petition. She indicated that the South Bend Junior League is having their 60th annual thrift shop sale at the 4 -H Fairgrounds. The sale helps the Junior League provide services to help the less fortunate throughout the year. Richard Nussbaum, City Attorney, spoke in favor of the petition. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to approve the petition, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The petition was approved by a roll call vote of nine ayes. There being no Council Member Soderberg. The ATTEST: City Clerk further business Niezgodski made motion carried to come before the Council, unfinished or new, a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member and the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. APPROVED: President