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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-08-85 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING APRIL 8, 1985 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, April 8, at 7:00 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, Voorde and Beck Absent: None REPORT FROM THE SUB - COMMITTEE ON MINUTES To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your sub - committee on the inspection and supervision of the minutes would respectfully report that it has inspected the minutes of the March 25, meeting of the Council and found them correct. The sub - committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved. Beverlie J. Beck Ann Puzzello Thomas Zakrzewski Council Member Serge made a motion that the minutes of the March 25, meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. SPECIAL BUSINESS Council President Beck announced that the last meeting in May will be held May 28. RESOLUTION 1272 -85 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, HONORING SEVEN (7) ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCE IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION. WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council recognizes that on March 28, 1985, a special recognition dinner entitled "Adams: A Tradition in Excellence" was held; and WHEREAS, the Council further recognizes that the establishment of the "Hall of Recognition" was announced at that time; and WHEREAS, the Council wishes to publicly acknowledge the seven (7) individuals who have dedicated their lives to educational excellence, namely: ERNEST LITWEILER, PAULETTE CWIDAK, NEVIN LONGNECKER, JACK GOODMAN, SUSAN GANSER, ED SZUCS, and MORRIS "MOE" ARONSON. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. On behalf of all the citizens of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council wishes to publicly congratulate seven (7) individuals from Adams High School for their outstanding leadership and ability in the field of education, namely: (1) ERNEST LITWEILDER - Regional Teacher of the Year in 1961 and Indiana's Outstanding Biology Teacher of 1960. (2) PAULETTE CWIDAK - State of Indiana Teacher of the Year in 1985 and South Bend Teacher of the Year in 1984. (3) NEVIN LONGNECKER- Regional Science Teacher of the Year in 1984, and recipient of the Presidential Award for Indiana in 1984, and Indiana's Outstanding Science Teacher in 1982, 1983, 1984. (4) JACK GOODMAN - South Bend Teacher of the Year for 1983 -84 and runnerup for the State of Indiana. (5) SUSAN GANSER - Indiana Volleyball Coach of the Year in 1983 and Regional Volleyball Coach of the Year in 1984. (6) ED SZUCS - Regional Athletic Director of the Year in 1982 and inducted into the Indiana Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1985. (7) MORRIS "MOE" ARONSON - Inducted into the Indiana Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1968. SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect for and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Joseph T. Serge /s/ Ann B. Puzzello Member of the Common Council Member of the Common Council REGULAR MEETING - _.- _. APRIL 8, 1985 /s/ Eugenia Braboy /s/ Robert G. Taylor Member of the Common Council Member of the Common Council /s/ Beverlie J. Beck Member of the Common Council /s/ Thomas Zakrzewski Member of the Common Council /s/ Beverly D. Crone Member of the Common Council /s/ Al B. Paszek Member of the Common Council /s/ John Voorde Member of the Common Council Council Member Beck read the resolution and presented it to Ed Szucs and Nevin Longenecker. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted. REPORTS Council Member Voorde indicated that the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on Bill nos. 6 and 9 -85. He indicated that 6 -85 was given a favorable recommendation with the stipulation that a number of questions are adequately answered. Council Member Braboy indicated that the Human Resources Committee had met on Resolution 9E and recommended it favorable. Council Member Puzzello indicated that the Personnel and Finance Committee will meet on April 10 concerning Deferred Compensation for City employees. Council Member Crone indicated that the Residential Neighborhood Committee will meet April 11 to discuss the results of a leaf burning survey she made. Council Member Zakrzewski indicated that the Public Works Committee will meet on April 17 regarding street and alley problems. John Leszczynski, City Engineer, indicated that John Voorde had requested the cost of the snow removal for the snow storms that started February 11. He indicated the cost for the outside contractors was $115,065.37. Council Member Serge 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 April 8, at 7:12 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Serge presiding. BILL NO. 6 -85 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (1117 AND 1121 CORBY STREET.) This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Larry Magliozzi, of Area Plan, s gave the staff report, which was favorable subject to a final site plan showing a detailed screening plan. Wyatt Mick, attorney, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated the rezoning would allow for an addition to the service station known as Dick's Standard Service Station. He indicated the addition would be a car wash and parking lot. Sam Costman, 1950 E. Jefferson, indicated that the City needs an ordinance governing car washes. Council Member Voorde read the following letter r into the record. Mr. Richard Johnson Executive Director Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County, Indiana Room 1140, County -City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 Re: Property Located at 1117 and 1121 E. Corby Street Dear Mr. Johnson: I would like to express my opinion regarding the proposed ordinance and site development plan of the above referenced property which will be considered at a public hearing to be held Tuesday, March 19, 1985. The South Bend Housing Authority owns a two - story, single family residential unit located at 1143 Corby Street. Currently the nearest commercial properties are located at the intersection of Corby Street and Eddy Street east of this intersection. REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8, 1985 I feel there should be no more commercial intrusion into this basically residential neighborhood. Therefore, I am not in favor of this petition. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, /s/ Alonzo Watson Executive Director Council Members Puzzello and Paszek indicated this service station did not have a good past record for neatness. They indicated the neighbors were against this rezoning. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to defeat this bill, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The bill was defeated by a roll call vote of eight ayes and one nay (Council Member Serge.) BILL NO. 9 -85 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED ZONING, CONCERNING OFF- STREET PARKING IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT CORE. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Larry Magliozzi, of Area Plan, gave their staff report, which was favorable. Ann Kolata, Deputy Director, of Redevelopment, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this bill will amend the existing ordinance governing off - street parking in the Central Business District. She indicated the boundaries for the exempted parking zone have been revised to reflect the major changes in the street pattern, e.g., St. Joseph and Jefferson Street. She indicated that in addition the exempted zone was slightly expanded. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, 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: Chairman 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 7:32 Council President Beck presiding and nine members present. BILLS, SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 7437 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED ZONING, CONCERNING OFF- STREET PARKING IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT CORE. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 1273 -85 AN INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA RELATING TO AN APPLICATION BY DATA -LINK SYSTEMS, INC., FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS WHEREAS, at the present time there are insufficient employment opportunities and insufficient diversification of business, commerce and industry in and near the city of South Bend, Indiana (the "City "); and WHEREAS, the economic welfare of the City would be benefited by the acquisition of economic development facilities in the corporate limits of the City pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 36 -7 -12 (the "Act "); and WHEREAS, Data -Link Systems, Inc., an Indiana Corporation (Data -Link) doing business in the City, proposes to acquire economic development facilities in South Bend, Indiana as defined in the Act if the City will finance costs of such economic development facilities pursuant to the Act; and WHEREAS, the South Bend Economic Development Commission has received an application by Data -Link for the issuance of City of South Bend Economic Development Revenue Bonds in the approximate principal amount of One Million ($1,000,000.00) REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8, 1985 with terms of repayment to be determined by the market and to be amortized over a period not to exceed twelve (12) years. The proceeds of the bonds will be used to equip business and office facilities for use by Data Link, located at 1818 Commerce Drive, South Bend, Indiana, resulting in approximately thirty (30) new full -time jobs increasing to over one hundred (100) added to Data - Link's payroll with with an increase in its annual payroll of approximately $750,000 per year. NOW, THEREFORE, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana resolves as follows: 1. The project constitutes economic development facilities which shall be financed by the City through the issuance of revenue bonds pursuant to the Act and the City is willing, upon compliance with all provisions of Indiana law, to authorize approximately One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) of its revenue bonds, which bonds will not be general obligations of the City but will be payable solely from the limited sources authorized and permitted by the Act. 2. The proposed financing will be of benefit to the economic welfare of the City and will comply with the purposes and provisions of the Act. 3. The Company may proceed with acquisition and construction of the economic development facility in reliance upon this resolution. 4. That the liability and obligation of the South Bend Economic Development Commission, the South Bend Common Council and the City of South Bend, Indiana, shall be limited solely to the good faith efforts to consummate such proceedings and issue such Bonds, and the South Bend Economic Development Commission and the City of South Bend, Indiana, their officers and agents, shall not incur any liability if for any reason the proposed issuance of such Bonds is not consummated. This Inducement 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. Kenneth Fedder, attorney for the Economic Development Commission, indicated this revenue bond would be used for expansion and equipment. He indicated thirty new jobs will be created. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Taylor made a motion to continue Resolutions B & C indefinitely, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 1274 -85 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1145 PRAIRIE TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas for purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 1145 Prairie Avenue and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows: A parcel of land in the East Half (1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 14, Township 37 North, Range 2 East of the Second Principal Meridian in the City of South Bend, County of St. Joseph, State of Indiana, more particularly described by a line drawn as follows, viz: Commencing at the intersections of the South line of Garst Street with the Westerly line of Prairie Avenue; thence South 28018106" West along and with the Westerly line of Prairie Avenue, a distance of 50.99 feet to the Southeast corner of a 45 foot easement, said point being 45 feet South of the South line of Garst Street, by right angle measurement; thence North 89046131" West along and with the South line of said easement, a distance of 771.42 feet to the point of beginning of this description; thence South 28015141" West a distance of 998.17 feet; thence South 61046150" East a distance of 309.05 feet; thence North 28019118" East a distance of 349.17 feet; thence North 61055'11" West a distance of 269.50 feet; thence North 28010114" East a distance of 587.13 feet; thence North 89046131" West a distance of 45.97 feet to the place of beginning. Parts of the West Half (1/2) of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) and the East Half (1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Thirty -seven (37) North, Range Two (2) East of the Second Principal Meridian, more particularly described as commencing at a point on the West line of Prairie Avenue, 50.99 feet southwesterly of the South line of Garst Street, as measured along said West line of Prairie Avenue, thence North 89047148" West along a REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8, 1985 E line 45.00 feet south of the parallel to the said South line of Garst Street, a distance of 464.53 feet for a point of beginning; thence South 28014142" West a distance of 708.65 feet to a point; thence North 61046108" West a distance of 229.20 feet to a point, thence North 28014136" East a distance of 586.62 feet to a point; thence South 89047'43" East a distance of 259.71 feet to the point of beginning. Part of the Northeast Quarter and also part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 14, Township 37 North, Range 2 East of the 2nd P.M., in the City of South Bend in the County of St. Joseph in the State of Indiana, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a point in the West line of Prairie Avenue 45.00 feet South by rectangular measurement from the South line of Garst Street in said City; thence South 28014112" West along the Westerly line of said Prairie Avenue a distance of 985.84 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continuing South 28014142" West along the Westerly line of Prairie Avenue 50.00 feet; thence Northwesterly at right angles to the last described course 370.00 feet; thence North 28014'42" East, parallel with the Westerly line of Prairie Avenue, 50.00 feet; thence Southeasterly at right angles to the last described course 370.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. Part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) and part of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 14, Township 37 North, Range 2 East in the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, more particularly described as follows: Beginning 45 feet South of the South line of Garst Street and 419.21 feet West of the Westerly line of Prairie Avenue as measured along a line parallel with the South line of Garst Street, said line having a bearing of N 89047148" W; thence S28014114'42" E parallel with the Westerly line of Prairie Avenue, a distance of 729.94 feet; thence N 61046108" W a distance if 40.0 feet; thence N 28014142" E, a distance of 708.65 feet to a point 45 feet South of the South line of Garst Street projected; thence S 89047148" as an Economic Revitalization Area; and WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2 -5; and WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic revitalization area have been met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. That the Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for real property tax abatement only and is limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Beverlie J. Beck Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Frederick Boynton, attorney, indicated that Inland proposed to expand their present facilities by adding 50,000 square feet of warehousing. He indicated five new jobs will be created. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1275 -85 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 851 MARIETTA AVENUE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT. WHEREAS, a petition for real property tax abatement consideration has been filed with the Common Council of the City of South Bend, requesting that the area commonly known as 1145 Prairie South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described by a line drawn as follows: A parcel of land being a part of Lots 91 -98 and 99 -106 J. Rush's 4th Addition, and part of Lots 124, 125 and 132, E. H. Rush's Addition, City of South Bend, Indiana, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the new South right -of -way line of Bronson Street (60 feet R /W) and the centerline of the now vacated Clinton Street; thence South 89049100" East along the new South right -of -way line of Bronson REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8, 1985 Stret (60 feet R /W, a measured distance of 249.00 feet; thence South 44056'31" East, a measured distance of 28.35 feet to the new West right -of -way line of Marietta Street (60 R /W); thence South 0003124" East along said West right -of -Way line of Marietta Street, a measured distance of 359.00 feet; thence North 89049100" West, a measured distance of 269.02 feet to the centerline of the now vacated Clinton Street; thence North 0003124" West along said centerline.of now vacated Clinton Street, a measured distance of 379.00 feet to the place of beginning containing 2.3361 acres more or less. be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6- 1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq.; and WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Commission has concluded an investigation and prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq., and has further prepared maps and plats showing the boundaries and such other information as required by law of the area in questions; and WHEREAS, the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee of the Common Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. That the Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein described be designated an Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a resolution designating this area as an Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of real property tax abatement. SECTION II. That this designation shall be limited to ten (10) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this resolution by the Common Council. SECTION III. That the Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the adoption of this resolution to be published, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on said declaration. 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. Beverlie J. Beck Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Kevin Butler, attorney, indicated this resolution should be amended in the Section 2, by changing the length of time from five to ten years. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. Mr. Butler indicated this abatement applied to Montgomery Wards. He indicated they planned to build a Telemarketing Operation. He indicated this operation will add approximately 280 new jobs. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1276 -85 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN INDUSTRIAL PROMOTION MATCHING PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION TO THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION. WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is the C Chief Executive Officer of the City and is the applicant for funds made available to cities through the Industrial Promotion Matching Program established by the 1983 Indiana General Assembly. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana. SECTION I. That the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is hereby authorized to submit the Industrial Promotion Matching Program grant application to the Indiana Department of Commerce, Community Economic Development Division. SECTION II. That 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 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8, 1985 A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Loren Rooney, Economic Development, indicated this was a matching grant which would be used to provide a Business Development Incentive Brochure. She indicated this brochure will be a tool for the Economic Development Department to promote economic development and to respond to information requests. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1277 -85 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AN APPLICATION FOR THE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is the Chief Executive Officer of the City and is the applicant for funds made available through the United States Housing Act (the Act). The Housing Development Grant Program is authorized by the Act. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana. SECTION I. That the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana is hereby authorized to submit to the Housing Development Grant Program application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. SECTION II. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approved by the Mayor. /s/ Beverlie J. Beck Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Jon Hunt, Director of Redevelopment, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this resolution would authorize the Mayor to submit a revised application for a Housing Development Grant (HoDAG). He indicated HoDAG is planned for use with the Central Estates congregate care facility to be located in Central High School. He indicated that the Central Estates project proposes 111 units at a total project cost of $5 million. He indicated the HoDAG request will be made for $1 million. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 15 -85 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (RIVERSIDE DRIVE, SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA.) This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The motion carried. BILL NO. 16 -85 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 750 SANCOME, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The motion carried. BILL NO. 17 -85 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (LOCUST AND STATE ROAD 23.) This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 7438 -85 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $12,000.00 FROM THE MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ON THE FIRE CONTROL SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND MAINTENANCE ON THE AIR CONDITIONING CHILLER MACHINERY INSTALLED AT THE MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM. This bill had first reading. Council Member Braboy made a motion to suspend the rules and have Public Hearing on this bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Eugenia Schwartz, assistant city attorney, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated they planned to use this appropriation to repair the sprinkler system,and chiller. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. APRIL 8, 1985 REGULAR MEETING BILL NO.19 -85 A BILL ESTABLISHING A NONREVERTING "EAST RACE WATERWAY FUND." i E This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing April 29, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 20 -85 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SOUTH BEND AT SECTION 4 -22 REGULATING THE LICENSING OF CARNIVALS AND CIRCUSES. This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing April 29, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried. BILL NO. 21 -85 A BILL APPROPRIATING $30,00.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE GENERAL REVENUE SHARING TRUST FUND FOR THE 1985 SUMMER CLEAN -UP PROGRAM. This bill had first reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing April 29, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 22 -85 A BILL ANNEXING AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LAND LOCATED IN PENN TOWNSHIP, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Voorde made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing April 29, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. I BILL NO. 23 -85 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (NORTH OF INWOOD AND EAST OF IRONWOOD RDS.) This bill had first reading. Council Member Braboy made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR David Wolf, President of the National Federation of the Blind, spoke to the Council regarding TRANSPO. He indicated they would like to see the lot stay where it is, however, it this is not possible, they favor on- street loading limiting the number of loading busses at one time to three or four`. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council Member Taylor made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: City Clerk President