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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-12-86 Council Meeting Minutesrry REGULAR MEETING MAY 12, 1986 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, May 12, 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, Barcome, Paszek, Voorde and Beck 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 April 28 meeting of the Council and found them correct. Therefore, we recommend the same be approved. /s/ Beverlie J. Beck /s/ Al Paszek /s/ James Barcome Council Member Serge made a motion that the minutes of the April 28, meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. SPECIAL BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 1413 -86 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND ENCOURAGING RESIDENTS OF THE CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN "HANDS ACROSS AMERICA" WHEREAS, on Sunday, May 25, 1986, Memorial Day Weekend at 3:00 p.m., six (6) million Americans will join hands in a line stretching more than four thousand (4,000) miles from Los Angeles to New York; and WHEREAS, "Hands Across America" has worked out an exact route, mile by mile so that individuals may participate in this historic event; and WHEREAS, "Hands Across America" is an opportunity to take a stand against hunger and homelessness in America. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, State of Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend urges residents of the City to participate in "Hands Across America" on Sunday, May 25, 1986. SECTION II. The Common Council believes that this event will play a significant part in fighting hunger and homelessness here at home in America. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Joseph T. Serge Member of the Common Council /s/ Eugenia Braboy Member of the Common Council /s/ Beverlie J. Beck Member of the Common Council /s/ Ann B. Puzzello Member of the Common Council /s/ Robert G. Taylor Member of the Common Council /s/ Thomas Zakrzewski Member of the Common Council /s/ James V. Barcome Member of the Common Council /s/ Al Paszek Member of the Common Council /s/ John Voorde Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Beck read the resolution. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Taylor made a motion to change the next meeting to Tuesday, May 27, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. — = - - =- REGULAR MEETING REPORTS Council Member Voorde indicated that the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on Bill No. 25 -86 and had no recommendation. Council Member Barcome indicated that the Parks Committee had met on Bill No. 50 -86 and recommended it favorable. Council Member Taylor indicated that the Public Safety Committee had met on Bill No. 51 -86 and had no recommendation. Council Member Beck made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Be it remembered that the Common Council of Committee of the Whole on Monday, May 12, at Chairman Puzzello presiding. BILL NO. 49 -86 the City of South Bend met in the 7:06 p.m., with nine members present. A BILL AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (THE "CITY "), TO ISSUE ITS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND, SERIES 1986 (COLE ASSOCIATES, INC. PROJECT), IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,500,000.00) AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Michael Murphy, attorney, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this bond issue would be used to construct an addition to the facility currently used by Cole Associates. He indicated it is anticipated 45 new jobs will be created. Council Member Barcome made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 25 -86 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4000 S. GERTRUDE STREET IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents ' and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Voorde made a motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Larry Magliozzi, of Area Plan, indicated that the Area Plan Commission has no recommendation regarding this rezoning. T. Brooks Brademas, petitioner, made the presentation for the bill. William Peterson, 52480 Laurel Road, spoke regarding the operation of an asphalt plant. Mr. Brademas, indicated no smoke or noise would be generated by this plant. He indicated that traffic generated by the plant would not be a problem, compared to the traffic generated by other companies in the area. He indicated they had made a commitment to the Council that none of their trucks will go north on Gertrude, they will go south to Ireland or east to Chippewa, therefore, no additional traffic will be sent into the Rum Village area. John Hamilton, attorney, and member of the Rum Village Neighborhood; Bob Berta, 59301 S. Linden; Hilda Zemylak, 1903 Franklin; Cliff Hamilton, 10109 W. Ireland; Rev. Thomas Lallak, St. Mary's of the Assumption Church; Richard Dombrowski, 908 Fairway, spoke against this zoning. James Neff, attorney, representing Bob Berta, indicated this property was under foreclosure, and Mr. Berta had acquired an option to purchase this 157 acre parcel. Council Member Braboy made a motion to recess, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 8:45 p.m. and reconvened at 8:58 p.m. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council unfavorable, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recess, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 9:25 p.m., and reconvened at 9:35 p.m. BILL NO. 48 -86 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF EDDY ST., RUNNING NORTH FROM ST. VINCENT ST., TO THE INTERSECTING EAST -WEST ALLEY FOR A DISTANCE OF 450 FEET, ALL BEING IN HARTMAN AND MILLER ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. Council Member Barcome made a motion to continue public hearing on this bill until May 27, seconded by Council member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 50 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $82,500.00 FROM THE PARK MAINTENANCE FUND TO ACCOUNT 427.0, MOTOR EQUIPMENT, FOR THE PURCHASE OF DEPARTMENT VEHICLES. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. James Seitz, Superintendent of Parks, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation would be used to purchase four trucks, two vans and a car. He indicated replacement was necessary due to the poor condition, age and mileage of their present vehicles. Council Member Beck made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. REGULR MEETING MAY 2 _ 119_86 BILL NO. 51 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $83,500.00 FROM THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Luther Taylor, Fire Chief, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation would be used for the second lease purchase payment for the quint, payment for an ambulance cab and chassis, supplies needed to change over the ambulance module, and various contractual items. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. There being no further business to Member Taylor made a motion to rise Member Braboy. The motion carried. ATTEST: City Clerk REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED come before the Committee of the Whole, Council and report to the Council, seconded by Council ATTEST: rlh� i, /�9� �eh4l\rman 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 9:40 p.m. Council President Beck presiding and nine members present. BILLS, SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 7638 -86 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (THE "CITY "), TO ISSUE ITS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND, SERIES 1986 (COLE ASSOCIATES, INC. PROJECT), IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,500,000.00) AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO. This bill had second reading. Council Member Barcome made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILL NO. 25 -86 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4000 S. GERTRUDE STREET IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had second reading. Council Member Barcome made a motion to amend this bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Paszek. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to defeat this bill, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The bill was defeated by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7639 -86 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $82,500.00 FROM THE PARK MAINTENANCE FUND TO ACCOUNT 427.0, MOTOR EQUIPMENT, FOR THE PURCHASE OF DEPARTMENT VEHICLES. This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7640 -86 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $83,500.00 FROM THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND. This bill had second reading. Council Member Braboy made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Serge. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 1414 -86 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR THE STATE INVESTMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM FUND. WHEREAS, the City of South Bend is dedicated to pursuing economic development through growth of businesses which stimulate the local economy and thereby benefit the people of South Bend as a whole; and WHEREAS, A E Inc. will benefit the local economy, specifically by creating new manufacturing jobs and new construction jobs, by generating new taxes on real and personal property, by utilizing vacant land, and by contributing to the construction of a new building and infrastructure development in the South Bend community; and REG -UL- A= EETIR _ - — - -_ _z �_ - _ - a - — _ - - - MAY -12 -: 194& 6s WHEREAS, the location of A E Inc. a new manufacturing industry, into the South Bend area fits into our overall development concept as it will contribute to the restoration and diversification of our industrial base; and WHEREAS, the receipt of a State Investment Incentive Grant will enable the City of South Bend to finance a portion of the production equipment costs necessary to allow A E Inc. to commence operations at their newly constructed manufacturing facility in the Toll Road Industrial Park. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: SECTION I. Hereby establishes the authority of the Mayor of the City of South Bend to submit a State Investment Incentive Grant application to the Indiana Department of Commerce for the A E Inc. industrial project. SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, 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 Voorde made a motion to accept the substitute resolution on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Paszek. The motion carried. Jon Hunt, Director of Economic Development indicated this incentive grant would be used to loan A E Inc monies to purchase machinery and equipment. He indicated the City has already received tentative approval from the State for the grant, however, formal application must be made before the final agreements can be put in place. He indicated that the majority of the $16 million project will be financed through private investment by the company. He indicated the the grant in the amount of $100,000 would be matched locally by a local development agency and will not involve local tax dollars. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this resolution, as amended, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 52 -86 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LINDEN AND CLEMENT 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 Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 53 -86 A BILL TRANSFERRING $119,500.00 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing May 27, and refer it to the Human Resources Committee, seconded by Council Member Paszek. The motion carried. BILL NO. 54 -86 A BILL AMENDING THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 12, ENTITLED ALARM SYSTEMS. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing May 27, and refer it to the Public Safety Committee, seconded by Council Member Paszek. The motion carried. BILL NO. 55 -86 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 6, OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED TAX ABATEMENT PROCEDURES. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing May 27 and refer it to the Human Resources Committee, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 56 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $86,000.00 FROM THE STANLEY COVELESKI REGIONAL BASEBALL STADIUM FUND TO ACCOUNT 399.0, OTHER CONTRACTUALS. This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing May 27 and refer it to the Parks Committee, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. BILL NO. 57 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,500.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE GENERAL REVENUE SHARING TRUST FUND FOR THE COVELESKI REGIONAL BASEBALL STADIUM PROJECT. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing Mat 27 and refer it to the Parks Committee, seconded by Council Member Paszek. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING MAY 12, 1986 BILL NO. 58 -86 A BILL TO VACATE PUBLIC WAYS WITHIN AN AREA BOUNDED ON THE SOUTH BY SOUTH STREET, ON THE WEST BY TAYLOR STREET, ON THE NORTH BY LOTS 4 AND 12 IN VAIL'S SOUTH -WEST ADDITION (BLOCK 7) AND LOTS 14 -6 AND 29 IN BLOCK 8 OF VAIL'S ADDITION WITH THEIR SOUTH PROPERTY LINES PROJECTED EAST AND WEST RESPECTIVELY ACROSS WILLIAMS AND VACATED FRANKLIN STREET, ON THE EAST BY THE 1ST ALLEY WEST OF LAFAYETTE AND ITS WEST SIDE EXTENDED SOUTH TO THE SOUTH R/W LINE OF MONROE STREET THEN EAST ALONG SAID LINE TO THE WEST R/W LINE OF LAFAYETTE BLVD., THENCE SOUTH TO THE NORTH R/W LINE OF SOUTH STREET. This bill had first reading. Council Member Voorde made a motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Paszek. The motion carried. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing May 27 and refer it to the Zoning and Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Paszek. The motion carried. BILL NO. 59 -86 This bill had first for second reading Finance Committee, NEW BUSINESS A BILL APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $5,500.00 FROM THE MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR CLEANING AND TUCKPOINTING OF MASONRY AND TERRA -COTTA OF THE FACADE AND FOR PAINTING AND REGLAZING OF WINDOWS AND DOORS AT MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM. reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill and public hearing May 27 and refer it to the Personnel and seconded by Council Member Braboy. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor indicated Heritage Cablevision has made changes that are causing concern to the citizens. He indicated that you could no longer use your own remote control and must rent one from the company at a cost of over $3 per month. He asked that a letter be sent to Heritage for a clarification of their new policies. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Joseph Guenert, 3510 Corby, congratulated the Council of the defeat of the rezoning on Gertrude. Ken Donnelly, 2605 Fredickson, asked if a traffic light will be installed on Lincoln Way West and Kaley, now that someone has been killed. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council Member Barcome made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 10:13 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: