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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-14-86 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING JULY 14, 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, July 14, 1986, 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 June 23, and June 26, 1986 meetings 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 June 23, and June 26, 1986, meetings of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. SPECIAL BUSINESS Council Member Taylor made a motion to reappoint Ed Myer and Charles Kile to the Mayor's Traffic Commission, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set the meeting in August to the 4th, 18th and 25th, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. REPORTS Council Member Voorde indicated that the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on bill nos. 52 and 68 and recommended them favorable. He indicated that Bill No. 66 -86 would be continued until July 28. Council Member Braboy indicated that the Human Resources Committee had met on Bill No. 55 -86 and recommended it favorable. Council Member Puzzello indicated that the Personnel and Finance Committee had met on Bill No. 63 -86 and recommended it favorable. Council President Beck indicated that the Rules Committee had met on Friday, July 11, on the alleged racial comments made by Councilman Paszek, and the matter was back in the hands of Kevin Butler, the Rules Committee, attorney, and Victor McFadden, Councilman Paszek's attorney. Council Member Voorde indicated he would contact Pat Kline at the telephone company regarding local measured service. Council Member Beck 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 July 14, at 7:08 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Puzzello presiding. BILL NO. 52 -86 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CLEMENT AND LINDEN STREETS 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 Taylor. The motion carried. Larry Magliozzi, of Area Plan, gave the staff report which was favorable. Richard Zigler, a representative of Midwest Acceptance Corporation, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this project would consist of 196 apartments with a club house and recreational facilities on site. Daniel Lisenko, 5030 Olds Avenue, spoke against this rezoning because of the increase in traffic. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend f this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 66 -86 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: PORTIONS OF ST. PETER STREET LYING BETWEEN CORBY BLVD., AND NAPOLEON MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THE EAST 8.25 FEET AND THE WEST 8.25 FEET OF SAID PUBLIC WAY, FROM CORBY BLVD. TO NAPOLEON FOR A COMBINED TOTAL DISTANCE OF 1188 FEET MORE OR LESS ALL BEING IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA SORINS 2ND ADD TO THE TOWN OF LOWELL. Council Member Beck made a motion to continue this bill until July 28 at the request of the petitioner, and a letter be sent to the petitioners and their attorney stating there will be no further continuances of this matter, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 68 -86 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLY NORTH OF LINCOLN WAY WEST RUNNING WEST FROM SHERIDAN TO KNOBLOCK FOR A DISTANCE OF 299 FEET MORE OR LESS ALL BEING IN POST PLACE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Thomas Osborn, 1616 Knoblock, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated they were requesting this vacation to stop the traffic flow on said alley, since this is a danger to the children in the area. He indicated this alley has become an eyesore with debris and trash. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Serge. 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 being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Beck made a motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. Ann Kolata, Assistant Director of Economic Development, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated that due to changes in State law the Common Council now has the ability to approve real property tax abatements for three, six or ten year periods. She indicated this bill establishes the criteria for granting three, six or ten year real property tax abatement. He indicated this bill is based on two major premises: the City should not grant abatement for a longer period than is necessary and there should be more benefits to the City for the longer periods of abatement. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 63 -86 A BILL OF THE APPROVING THE COLFAX STREET GARAGE. COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PARKING RATES FOR ALL CITY - OPERATED FLAT LOTS, THE PARKING GARAGE, AND THE JEFFERSON STREET PARKING This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Michael Vance, Controller, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this bill had been continued from the last meeting, when the Council passed an ordinance increasing the parking fines. He indicated that the Administration had anticipated that both bills would bring an increase in revenue of $130,000 a year. He indicated the Council amended the parking fine bill, with a loss of anticipated revenue $83,000. He indicated that if the Council amends this bill to reflect a 10% across the board increase for monthly parkers the City will lose another $13,000. Council Member Beck made a motion for a recess, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 7:30 p.m., and reconvened at 7:40 p.m. Council Member Barcome made a motion to add a new paragraph "c" to read: Group rates addressed in this section shall become effective November 1, 1986; seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. BILL NO. 69 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING $66,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN CONNECTION WITH CERTAIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. Council Member Beck made a motion to continue public hearing on this bill until August 4, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council Member Serge made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. 422�L r 1""_" City Clerk ATTEST_ REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED 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 7:45 p.m. Council President Beck presiding and nine members present. BILLS, SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 7659 -86 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CLEMENT AND LINDEN STREETS IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had second reading. Council Member Voorde made a motion to amend this bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. 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 nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7660 -86 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLY NORTH OF LINCOLN WAY WEST RUNNING WEST FROM SHERIDAN TO KNOBLOCK FOR A DISTANCE OF 299 FEET MORE OR LESS ALL BEING IN POST PLACE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. This bill had second reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7661 -86 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 6, OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED TAX ABATEMENT PROCEDURES. This bill had second reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to amend this bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to pass the bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7662 -86 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE PARKING RATES FOR ALL CITY- OPERATED FLAT LOTS, THE COLFAX STREET PARKING GARAGE, AND THE JEFFERSON STREET PARKING GARAGE. 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 Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass the bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 1420 -86 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 RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM AND FOR THE SOUTH BEND PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR SECTION 8 HOUSING SUBSIDY. 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 Untied States Housing Act (the Act). The Rental Rehabilitation Program is authorized by Section 17 of the Act which was enacted into law in Section 301 of the Housing and Urban -Rural Recovery Act of 1983; and WHEREAS, Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, authorizes the Housing Authority to develop, own, or assist in housing for low - income persons; and WHEREAS, there currently exists in South Bend, Indiana, a need for housing which is not being provided by the private sector; and WHEREAS, THE U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has available funds for such purpose. 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 Rental Rehabilitation application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. SECTION II. That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Housing Authority of the City of South Bend, Indiana, to submit an application to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for ten (10) units of housing to be funded by Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended. 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. Ann Kolata, Director of Community Planning, indicated this resolution authorizes the Mayor to submit an application for the Rental Rehabilitation Program. She indicated this program provides financial assistance for rehabilitation of rental units in selected neighborhoods. She indicated the units must be occupied by lower income persons. She indicated the City is eligible to receive $39,000 for this program. Council Member Serge 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. 1421 -86 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 212 EAST LASALLE STREET TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY 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 212 E. LaSalle and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows: Lots Numbered Four (4), Five 95) and Six (6) as shown on the Original Plat of the Town of Lowell, now a part of the City of South Bend, excepting therefrom a lot or parcel of land 16 rods in length taken off of and from the entire width of the East ends of said lots. Also Lots Numbered Two (2), Three (3) and Four (4) as shown on the recorded plat of Esther H. Miller's Subdivision of a part of Lots Four (4), Five (5) and Six (6) in the Original Plat of the Town of Lowell, now a part of the City of South Bend. Subject to Resolutions of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission, rights of the United States of America, State of Indiana, the municipality and the public in and to that part of said real estate which may be covered by the waters of the St. Joseph River and to the Right of the riparian owners in and to the free and unobstructed flow of the waters of said river. 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 three (3) 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. /s/ Beverlie J. Beck Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Ernest Szarwark, attorney, indicated this real property abatement is being sought by Tripods Partnership for improvements to be located at 212 E. LaSalle. He indicated this project will create six new jobs and preserve 17 existing jobs. He indicated the project in question consists of the construction of a building to be used by South Bend Orthopedic Associates, to provide advanced medical assistance to the South Bend community. He indicated this abatement was for a three year period. He indicated that after abatement the taxes will be $77,000 per year. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes and one nay (Council Member Voorde.) RESOLUTION NO. 1422 -86 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 513 LINCOLN WAY WEST TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF PERSONAL 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 513 Lincoln Way West and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows: A lot or parcel of land Twenty -two (22) feet in width, taken off of the entire length of the Southeasterly side of Lot Numbered Twenty- three; all of Lot Numbered Twenty -two (22), and a lot or parcel of land Fourteen and Two - thirds (14 -2/3) feet in width taken off of the Northwesterly side of Lot Numbered Twenty -one (21), excepting from said last described tract a parcel of land Forty (40) feet in length taken off of the entire width of the North and thereof, all as shown on the recorded Plat of Henricks and Grant's Addition to the Town, now City of South Bend. 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 personal 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. /s/ Beverlie J. Beck Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Steven Noonan, manager of Gene's Camera Store, Inc., indicated they planned enlarge their business to do color processing that presently has to be sent out of the City. He indicated this project will create fifteen new jobs. Roman Kowalski, 802 Brichwood, asked how these companies were monitored regarding the additional employees they were to hire. The Council indicated there was a monitoring system. Council Member Serge 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. 1423 -86 A RESOLUTION CLOSING VARIOUS LOCAL ROADS AND STREET PROJECTS. WHEREAS, the City of South Bend through the Department of Engineering has completed several projects in the Local Roads and Street Fund. it has been determined that monies previously appropriated for these projects were higher than necessary. Deductions in appropriations must be made to close out the completed projects. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: SECTION i. Appropriations for the following projects are hereby decreased with the purpose of closing out said projects. Project No. Project Title Amount 3.048 Ironwood Rd- Inwood Ridge 830.50 i 048 Ireland Road 5,967.14 069 Chapin, Wester to Washington 100.00 070 Miami, Kern to Jackson 13,212.74 000 Other Contractuals 17,836.27 002 Cleveland Rd from Bendix Dr. 470.50 301 Ewing Ave. Track Repair 1,814.44 303 LWW Track Repair 999.48 304 Concrete Improvement 261.17 403 1984 Traffic Signal Imp. 0.00 8502 1985 Resurfacing 3,692.11 8501 Jeff. & Eddy Realignment 0.00 8505 Island Removal Sample 0.00 828 West of Chapin 1,045.80 829 Riverside Sewer 46,230.15 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 A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. John Leszczynski, Director of Public Works, indicated this resolution closes out various projects within the Local Road and Street Fund. He indicated the balance in the fund after adoption of this resolution is $175,701.76. 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. RESOLUTION NO. 1424 -86 A RESOLUTION CLOSING VARIOUS PROJECTS WITHIN THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND. WHEREAS, the City of South Bend through the Department of Engineering has completed several projects within the Cumulative Sewer Building and Sinking Fund. It has been determined that monies previously appropriated for these projects were higher than necessary. Deductions in the appropriations must be made to close out the completed projects. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: SECTION I. Appropriations for the following projects are hereby decreased with the purpose of closing out said projects. Project No. Project Title Amount 513 Cleveland Rd. Sewer $ 10,553.59 810 Northeast Storm Sewer 9,233.73 811 Old Cleveland Road 81,711.04 813 Clyde Creek 1,120.63 817 Fairfax Drainage 31,695.89 818 Bowman Creek Bridgework 26,433.15 819 Ardmore Trail Sewer 41,201.32 823 Hawthorne Dr. Sewer 13,218.06 824 So. Bend Ave. 31,048.05 825 Crest -Manor Ireland Rd. 0.00. 827 Leland Ave. 0.00 828 Inlet Reconstruction 3,675.00 829 Riverside Sewer 0.00 246,205.46 SECTION II. That this resoltuion 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. John Leszczynski, Director of Public Works, indicated this resolution closes out various projects within the Cumulative Sewer Building and Sinking Fund. He indicated the balance in the fund after this resolution is $576,114.98. 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. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 71 -86 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY: THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF WILLIAM STREET, FROM WESTERN AVENUE, SOUTH TO THE SOUTH LINE OF LOTS 6 AND 14, VAIL'S SOUTHWEST ADDITION, BLOCK 8; AND THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF WESTERN AVENUE, FROM WILLIAM STREET EAST TO THE EAST LINE OF LOTS 12 AND 13, VAIL'S SOUTHWEST ADDITION, BLOCK 8. This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing, July 28, and refer it to the Zoning and Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 72 -86 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF SUNNYSIDE AVENUE RUNNING SOUTH FROM MONROE STREET TO SOUTH STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF 250 FEET MORE OR LESS AND LYING BETWEEN LOTS 604 -605 AND LOTS 624 -625 OF SUNNYMEDE THIRD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing, July 28, and refer it to the Zoning and Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The motion carried. BILL NO. 73 -86 A BILL FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY AND MONETARY FRINGE BENEFITS OF FIREFIGHTERS FOR THE CALENDAR YEARS OF 1987 AND 1988. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing July 28, and refer it to the Personnel and Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 74 -86 A BILL FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY AND MONETARY FRINGE BENEFITS OF SWORN MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR OF 1987 AND 1988. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing July 28, and refer it to the Personnel and Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 75 -86 A BILL FIXING THE MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR CALENDAR YEARS 1987, 1988 AND 1989. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing July 28, and refer it to the Personnel and Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The motion carried. BILL NO. 76 -86 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 7357 -84 TO ESTABLISH THE SALARY FOR A CERTAIN POSITION WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR OF 1986. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing July 28, and refer it to the Personnel and Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. BILL NO. 77 -86 A BILL TRANSFERRING $60,000 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. This bill had first reading. Council Member Braboy made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing July 28, and refer it to the Public Works Committee, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. BILL NO. 78 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING $17,320.62 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND TO VARIOUS PROJECTS. This bill had first reading. Council Member Voorde made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing July 28, and refer it to the Public Works Committee, seconded by Council Member Paszek. The motion carried. BILL NO. 79 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING $20,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND TO PROJECT R &S 205 EDISON ROAD IMPROVEMENTS. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing July 28, and refer it to the Public Works Committee, seconded by Council Member Paszek. The motion carried. BILL NO. 80 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING $155,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND TO PROJECT R &S SAMPLE ST. IMPROVEMENTS. This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing July 28, and refer it to the Public Works Committee, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 81 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING $40,862.99 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND TO VARIOUS PROJECTS. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing July 28, and refer it to the Public Works Committee, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The motion carried. BILL NO. 82 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING $526,000.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND TO PROJECT CS 830 PENDLE, JUNIPER AND DOUGLAS RD. SEWERS WITHIN THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND. This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing July 28, and refer it to the Public Works Committee, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Council Member Taylor asked for a list of all ordinances and resolutions that effect minorities and the vote, since Council Member Paszek has been on the Council. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Ralph Johnson, 734 N. Cushing, spoke regarding the answer to crime. Odell Newburn, 110 N. Carlisle, spoke regarding the Council interceding to see if blacks could be placed on the homicide bureau and SWAT team. Gladys Muhammad, assistant director of Code Enforcement, spoke regarding the racial comments made by Councilman Paszek. Roman Kowalski, 802 Birchwood, spoke regarding City employees living within the City limits. He defended Councilman Paszek comments. Cleophus Washington, 726 W. Washington, indicated Councilman Paszek's comments were abusive. He asked the Rules Committee to expedite the process. Phyllis Stone, 129 N. Studebaker, asked the Rules Committee and the Council to take into consideration the fact that Councilman Paszek nor his lawyer came to the public hearing. Tracy Jacobs, 1053 N. Elmer, indicated that a cancer was spreading across the community. She indicated that the Council was dragging their feet on this matter. Renalda Robinson, 737 N. Francis, spoke regarding the racial problems in the community. Charlotte Robinson, 330 N. Birdsell, indicated that Councilman Paszek's past good record could not make up for a tragic mistake. Melvan Martin, 710 N. Twyckenham, indicated that Section 2 -8 of the Municipal Code, states that "Each Councilman shall observe the highest standards of dignity, propriety, courtesy, respect and decorum when with his fellow Councilmen, officers and employees of the City, and all other persons and when carrying out any of the responsibilities, duties and services mandated by the office of a Councilman. Ann Clark, 831 Forrest Ave., indicated there was a strong feeling in her neighborhood that Mr. Paszek needs to resign. 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 Barcome. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: President