HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-17-84 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17, 198{
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, December 17, , at 4:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given.
ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Serge, Braboy, Puzzello,
Taylor, Zakrzewski, Crone, Paszek, and Beck
Absent: Council Member Voorde
SPECIAL BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 1241 -84
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING THE PRINCIPAL, TEACHERS, AND
STUDENTS AT JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL WHO ARE SPEARHEADING
THE "SAVE OUR LITTLE LIBERTY FUND."
WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council notes that the students of Jackson Middle
School have jointed together with the students of St. Anthony's Junior High School
in spearheading a campaign to restore the Statue of Liberty in front of the County
Courthouse in our downtown; and
WHEREAS, the students have brought the statue's deteriorating condition to the
attention of the public and wish to restore it as a symbol of pride to our City; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council wishes to publicly commend all of the hard working
students of Jackson Middle School, their principal, Mr. Michael Harding, and the
Staff Members of the Art Department in their spirited efforts to promote public
awareness and involvement in saving and restoring South Bend's Statue of Liberty.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. On behalf of the citizens of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council
hereby publicly commends the students, teachers and Principal of Jackson Middle
School who are involved in establishing the "Save Our Little Liberty Fund."
SECTION II. The Council believes that the enthusiasm and work of those involved
from Jackson Middle School, and Staff Members from Southhold and the Historic
Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, is one of the best examples of contributing
positively to our Community.
SECTION III. The Common Council urges all citizens who wish to become involved
with the "Save Our Little Liberty Fund" to contact the school officials so that "Our
Little Liberty" can once again be a symbol of pride in our Community.
SECTION IV. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council, and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
RESOLUTION NO. 1242 -84 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING THE PRINCIPAL, TEACHERS, AND
STUDENTS AT ST. ANTHONY'S JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL WHO ARE
SPEARHEADING THE "SAVE OUR LITTLE LIBERTY FUND."
WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council notes that the students of St. Anthony's
Junior High School have jointed together with the students of Jackson Middle School
in spearheading a campaign to restore the Statue of Liberty in front of the County
Courthouse in our downtown; and
WHEREAS, the students have brought the statue's deteriorating condition to the
attention of the public and wish to restore it as a symbol of pride to our City; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council wishes to publicly commend all of the hard working
students of St. Anthony's Junior High School , their teachers: Mrs. Mary Wetzel and
Mrs.Linda Bredenkamp; their principal, Mr. John Magers; and other involved school
members in their spirited efforts to promote public awareness and involvement in
saving and restoring South Bend's Statue of Liberty.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
REGULAR MEETING_,
DECEMBER. 17_, 1989.
SECTION I. On behalf of the citizens of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council
hereby publicly commends the students, teachers and Principal of St. Anthony's
Junior High, who are involved in establishing the "Save Our Little Liberty Fund."
SECTION II. The Council believes that the enthusiasm and work of those involved
from St. Anthony's Junior High School, and Staff Members from Southhold and the
Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, is one of the best examples of
contributing positively to our Community.
SECTION III. The Common Council urges all citizens who wish to become involved
with the "Save Our Little Liberty Fund" to contact the school officials so that "Our
Little Liberty" can once again be a symbol of pride in our Community.
SECTION IV. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council, and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolutions at this time. Council Member Beck read
the resolutions and presented them to Mrs. Wetzel from St. Anthony's and Mr. Michael
Harding from Jackson Middle School. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt
these resolutions, seconded by Council Member Paszek. The resolutions were adopted
by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1242 -84 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, URGING THE UNITED NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO ASSURE CONTINUED FUNDING
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
WHEREAS, the United Neighborhood Council is allocated funds from the Indiana
Department of Aging and Community Services to fund six (6) neighborhood centers in
St. Joseph, Elkhart, Marshall, Fulton and Kosciusko Counties; and
WHEREAS, in trying to establish United Neighborhood Council as an effective
community action program agency, services such as health screening clinics, energy
assistance, tutoring, counseling, and programs for youth and senior citizens have
been provided through the neighborhood centers with the funding assistance from the
Department of Aging and Community Services; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council notes however, that the United Neighborhood Council
has been notified by the State's Department of Aging and Community Services of
serious concerns of its operation which may affect continued funding of the Council;
and
WHEREAS, in light of the monitoring report released by Jean Merritt, Executive
Director of the Department of Aging and Community Services, the Common Council urges
the United Neighborhood Council to take all necessary corrective measures so that
future funding of such needed community service programs will not be jeopardized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, wishes to
thank Jean Merritt, Executive Director of the State's Department of Aging and
Community Services for bringing to light the monitoring review report of the United
Neighborhood Council.
SECTION II. The Council urges the board members of the United Neighborhood
Council to review all of the corrective measures recommended by the State Agency,
and after complete deliberations, to take all necessary steps to assure that funding
will continue throughout 1985 for the many needed. Community service programs offered
by the neighborhood centers.
SECTION III. The Council requests the City Clerk to send a copy of this
resolution to the United Neighborhood Council Board President, Otis Romine.
SECTION IV. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council, and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Beck
indicated the Council wanted to assure continued funding for the service programs
provided by the neighborhood centers. She asked that a copy of this resolution also
be sent to Jean Merritt's office. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this
resolution, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll
call vote of eight ayes.
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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17, 198V
Council President Beck announced that the Council's reorganization meeting would be j
at noon, on January 7, in the Council Chambers.
Council Member Taylor made a motion to appoint Sandy Combs as a Redevelopment
Commissioner, seconded by Council Member Braboy. Council Member Crone suggested
this motion be delayed until Peter Donaldson is contacted to see if he is interested
in being reappointed. The motion carried.
Council Member Braboy made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole,
seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the
Committee of the Whole on December 17, at 4:55 p.m., with nine members present.
BILL NO. 141 -84
A BILL AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF
$8,500,000.00 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING
A LOAN TO BRICK ROAD ASSOCIATES, IN ORDER TO FINANCE
THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF CERTAIN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES LOCATED IN SOUTH BEND, INDIANA;
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT; PROVIDING
FOR THE DELIVERY OF A NOTE AND ASSIGNMENT THEREOF AS
SECURITY FOR SAID BONDS; AUTHORIZING AN INDENTURE OF
TRUST APPROPRIATE FOR THE PROTECTION AND DISPOSITION OF
THE REVENUES FROM SUCH NOTE.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Jim Masters, attorney, made
the presentation for the bill. Council Member Crone made a motion to accept the
substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski.
The motion carried. He indicated they planned to construct a new Holiday Inn, which
will have 184 rooms. He indicated 115 new jobs will be created. Council Member
Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended,
seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council
Member Beck made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council
Member Taylor. The motion carried.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
ATTEST:
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Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the
Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 4:58 p.m.
Council President Beck presiding and nine members present.
BILLS, SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 7418 -84
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF
$8,500,000.00 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING
A LOAN TO BRICK ROAD ASSOCIATES, IN ORDER TO FINANCE
THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF CERTAIN ECONOMIC
REDEVELOPMENT FACILITIES LOCATED IN SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT;
PROVIDING FOR THE DELIVERY OF A NOTE AND ASSIGNMENT
THEREOF AS SECURITY FOR SAID BONDS; AUTHORIZING AN
INDENTURE OF TRUST APPROPRIATE FOR THE PROTECTION AND
DISPOSITION OF THE REVENUES FROM SUCH NOTE.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend this
bill, as amended, in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member
Puzzello. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass the
bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The bill passed by a roll
call vote of eight ayes.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 1244 -84 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, SUPPORTING MACOG IN ITS EFFORTS TO
SECURE FUNDING FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE POSSIBLE
REVITALIZATION OF THE HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM IN THE
STUDEBAKER COORIDOR.
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 17, 198
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana, over the past several years has taken
aggressive action to rebuild under utilized and distressed areas of our community;
and
WHEREAS, in particular, the City of South Bend has targeted the Studebaker
Corridor as an area to be revitalized as a prime economic location due to its
location in the near downtown; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council has been advised that the Michiana Area Council of
Governments ( MACOG) is in the process of securing funding from the U. S. Department
of Energy to determine the feasibility of revitalizing the old heating and cooling
system in the Studebaker Complex.
WHEREAS, the Council supports such a study which would determine whether energy
costs could be reduced for the Corridor, and thus help attract new businesses and
revitalize this area of our City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana supports the
Michiana Area Council of Governments in its attempt to secure funding from the U. S.
Department of Energy for a feasibility study to determine the feasibility of
revitalizing and rejuvenating the old heating and cooling system in the Studebaker
Complex.
SECTION II. The Council directs the City Clerk to send a copy of this
resolution to Mr. Charles W. Minkler, Executive Director of MACOG for inclusion in
their grant application to the U. S. Department of Energy.
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.
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Puzzello
indicated she was a representative of the Energy Commission and they supported this
study. She indicated that most of these buildings have been empty since the closing
of Studebakers. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this resolution,
seconded by Council member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote
of eight ayes.
BILLS, FIRST READING
BILL NO. 145 -84
A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY; THE
FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF EDDY STREET RUNNING
NORTH AND THEN NORTHEASTERLY FROM CORBY STREET TO A
LINE WHICH IS PARALLEL TO THE 16' WEST OF THE EAST LINE
OF LOT 7 IN BERGAN'S REPLAT OF LOTS NUMBERED TWO (2)
THREE (3) AND FOUR (4) OF M. E. LISTENBERGER'S FIRST
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, FOR A DISTANCE OF
140.4 FEET MORE OR LESS.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill
for second reading and public hearing January 28, and refer it to the Zoning and
Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
T. Brooks Brademas spoke against the building of a parking garage for Teachers
Credit Union. Council Member Crone made a motion to let Mr. Brademas continue
f speaking under privilege of the floor, as long as it does not exceed five minutes.
Mr. Brademas spoke regarding the possibility of his organizing an "adopt a police
car" program for the City.
There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new,
Council Member Crone made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Puzzello.
The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
ATTEST; APPROVED;
City Clerk resident �/
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