HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-18-86 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 18, 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, August 18, 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 August 1 and August 4 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 August 1 and August 4,
meetings of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member
Puzzello. The motion carried.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
Council Member Voorde made a motion to reappoint Ralph Johnson to the Older Adults
Council, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
Council Member Serge announced there will be a Utilities Committee meeting Tuesday,
July 19 in the Council Chambers regarding flooded basements and sewage problems.
Council President Beck announced that second reading on the budgets will be at 5:00
p.m., July 25th.
REPORTS
Council Member Voorde indicated that the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on
four bills. He indicated Bill Nos. 67 and 83 received a favorable recommendation,
Bill No. 84 was being withdrawn, and Bill No. 89 received an unfavorable
recommendation.
Council President Beck announced that the petitioner was withdrawing Bill No. 89 -86.
Council Member Puzzello indicated that the Personnel and Finance Committee had cut
$382,310 and the Controller had cut an additional $21,152. She indicated that the
Committee recommended Bill Nos. 86, 87 and 88 -86 to the Council favorable.
Council Member Puzzello indicated that Human Resources Committee had met on
Resolutions 86 -40, 41 and 42 and recommended them favorable.
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 August 18, at 7:13 p.m., with nine members present.
Chairman Puzzello presiding.
BILL NO. 67 -86 A BILL AMENDING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 21 OF THE SOUTH BEND
MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED "ZONING," CONCERNING PARKING SPACE AREA
REQUIREMENTS.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Katherine Barnard, Director of
Code Enforcement, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this bill
proposes amendments to two sections of the Zoning Ordinance, which are inconsistent,
as well as makes the dimensions of required off - street parking spaces more realistic
with current parking needs. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to recommend
this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 83 -86 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE EAST /WEST
ALLEY EXCEPTING THE THRU NORTH /SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY BOUNDED BY
MICHIGAN STREET ON THE EAST, MAIN STREET ON THE WEST, ABUTTING
LOTS 297 AND 304 OF PART OF THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF SOUTH BEND ON
THE NORTH, AND ABUTTING LOTS 298 AND 303 OF PART OF THE ORIGINAL
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 18, 1986
PLAT OF SOUTH BEND ON THE SOUTH, ALL IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
PORTAGE TOWNSHIP, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
anc pponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Jon Hunt, Director of
Redp"-.1opment, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated the purpose of this
vacation was to eliminate a partially unused alley, in order to assemble adjacent
parcels for future development in the Central Development Area. Don Napoli,
Director of the Library, spoke in favor of this vacation. Council Member Zakrzewski
made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council
Member Braboy. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 84 -86 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY; THE FIRST
EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF NAVARRE STREET RUNNING WEST FROM
MICHIGAN STREET A DISTANCE OF 159 FEET TO A POINT OF SIX FEET
EAST OF THE FIRST INTERSECTING NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF MAIN
STREET, ALL BEING IN THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AND LYING BETWEEN LOTS 147 AND 148 OF SAID PLAT.
Council Member Beck made a motion to strike this bill, seconded by Council Member
Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 89 -86 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY: THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH
ALLEY WEST OF WILLIAM STREET, FROM WAYNE STREET, SOUTH TO THE
SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 8, VAIL'S SOUTHWEST ADDITION,
BLOCK 6.
Council Member Taylor made a motion to strike this bill, seconded by Council Member
Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
Council Member Beck made a motion to combine public hearing on Bill Nos. 86 and
87 -88, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 86 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE
EXPENSES OF SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1987, AND ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 1987, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND
OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT.
BILL NO. 87 -86 A BILL LEVYING TAXES AND FIXING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE
PURPOSE OF RAISING REVENUE TO MEET THE NECESSARY EXPENSES FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1987.
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 Puzzello
announced that with the hard work of the Council and Administration they have been
able to set the 1987 tax rate at a one cent decrease from the 1986 rate. Council
Member Beck made a motion to accept the amended version of the budget on file with
the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The motion carried. Mayor
Parent thanked all the people who worked so hard to get a budget with less than a
zero increase for 1987. He indicated this was the best budget the Administration
and Council have been able to put together in the seven years he has been Mayor.
Michael Vance, Controller, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated the tax
rate would be 5.89 per $100 of assessed value. He indicated the present rate is
$5.90 so it is a reduction of one cent. He indicated that the City had a 17 and 1/2
million dollar increase in assessed valuation. He said the City has been able to
keep the budget at the same level and still will be able to do the things they
wanted do as far as debt service. He indicated that when citizens get a tax bill it
not only has the City's tax rate, but it has the Counties, the Trustees, TRANSPO,
the airport, School City and the libraries. Council Member Beck made a motion to
accept the amended version of Bill No. 87 -86 on file with the City Clerk, seconded
by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Council Member Puzzello read the
following amendment to Bill No. 86 -86: Park Bond Fund is cut $223,000; Controllers
Budget (other contractuals) $66,000; Board of Public Works (rents) $30,000; Police
Department (data processing) $10,000, (other equipment) $5,000, (radio equipment)
$5,000, (other supplies) $5,000. Council Member Beck made a motion to accept this
amendment, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. Sharon Derrick,
President of NOW, asked if the Council had cut a secretary from the budget. The
Council indicated they did not cut a secretary. Thereas Ghilarducci, assistant
professor of Economics at Notre Dame, spoke regarding women being segregated against
in the area of wages. Joe Guenert, 3510 Corby, asked questions regarding the budget
and Mr. Vance answered his questions. Council Member Barcome made a motion to
recommend Bill No. 86 -86 to the Council favorable, as amended, and set it for
second reading July 25, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
Council Member Beck made a motion to recommend Bill No. 87 -86 to the Council
favorable, as amended, and set it for second reading July 25, seconded by Council
Member Taylor. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 88 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE
EXPENSES OF THE CENTURY CENTER FUND AND THE PARKING GARAGE FUND
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JANUARY 1, 1987 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1987, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING
CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT.
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 18, 1986
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 that neither the Parking Garages
.or Century Center anticipated any tax dollars going into their budgets. Council
Member Beck made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, and set
it for second reading on August 25, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion
carried.
There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council
Member Barcome made a motion to rise and report to the Council and recess, seconded
by Council Member Beck. The motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 8:10
p.m.
ATTEST:
;City Clerk
ATTEST:
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED " v
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in
Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 8:25 p.m.
Council President Beck presiding and nine members present.
BILLS, SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 7678 -86 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 21 OF THE
SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED "ZONING,"
CONCERNING PARKING SPACE AREA REQUIREMENTS.
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This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill,
.seconded by Council Member Barcome. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight
ayes and one nay (Council Member Paszek.)
ORDINANCE NO. 7679 -86 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED
PROPERTY: THE EAST /WEST ALLEY EXCEPTING THE THRU
NORTH /SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY BOUNDED BY MICHIGAN STREET ON
THE EAST, MAIN STREET ON THE WEST, ABUTTING LOTS 297
AND 304 OF PART OF THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF SOUTH BEND ON
THE NORTH, AND ABUTTING LOTS 298 AND 303 OF PART OF THE
ORIGINAL PLAT OF SOUTH BEND ON THE SOUTH, ALL IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, PORTAGE TOWNSHIP, ST. JOSEPH
COUNTY, INDIANA.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor 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. 1426 -86 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS TO SUBMIT
A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF
NATURAL RESOURCES FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION
FUNDS.
WHEREAS, Land and Water Conservation funds are available through the Indiana
Department of Natural Resources to be used to help finance park development through
the State of Indiana and,
WHEREAS, the South Bend, Indiana Board of Park Commissioners is the recipient of
funds in the will of the late Arthur A. Fredrickson which funds are to be used to
construct a park in the City of South Bend to be known as Fredrickson Park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana as follows:
SECTION I. The President of the Board of Park Commissioners has the authority
to file a grant application with the Indiana Department of Natural resources for
Land and Water Conservation Funds which will be used for the development of
"Fredrickson Park.
SECTION II. This resolution shall be in full force and effect after its passage
by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 18, 1986
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. James Seitz,
Superintendent of Public Parks, indicated this is a fifty percent reimbursable
grant, and the funds would be used to help finance the development of the proposed
Fredrickson Park. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this resolution,
seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine
ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1427 -86 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2722 WEST TUCKER 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 2722
West Tucker and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows:
A part of the southwest 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 of Section 15, Township 37
north. Range 2 east and a part of the east 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of the
northeast 1/4 of Section 16, Township 37 north, range 2 east, being a part of
Lot No. 16 in the subdivision of said Section 16, all being in Portage Township
and now within the City of South Bend, Indiana, described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the south line of Tucker Drive 260 feet south and
780.93 west of the northeast corner of the southwest 1/4 of the northwest 1/4
of said Section 15; thence west along said south line of Tucker Drive and its
westerly extension, 600.00 feet; thence south parallel with the west line of
said Section 15 a distance of 498.41 feet to the north right of way line of
Indiana Northern Railway Company; thence east along said north right of way
line, 600.60 feet to a point 780.93 feet west of the east line of the southwest
1/4 of the northwest 1/4 of said Section 15; thence north parallel with said
east line of the southwest 1/4 of the northwest 1/4, 495.90 feet to the point of
beginning, containing 6.851 acres, more or less.
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 or 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. Gerald Lerman, owner of
Steel Warehouse Company, indicated they were planning to purchase machinery for
their operation, which after installation will increase their employment between
seven and fifteen employees. He indicated this machinery will help to maintain
their competitive strength in the market place. Council Member Taylor 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 combine public hearing on the next two
resolutions, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1428 -86 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1904 NORTH KENMORE 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 1904
North Kenmore and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows:
A tract of land in the Northeast Quarter of section thirty -three (33), Township
Thirty -eight (38) North, Range Two (3) East, in and part of the unrecorded plat
of the Airport Industrial Park, city of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana,
more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of Section
Thirty -three (33), Township thirty -eight (38) north, range two (2) East; thence
South zero degrees seven minutes twenty -nine seconds west (S0000712911) a
distance of eight hundred fifteen and fifty -two hundredths (815.52) feet to a
point on the north line of Voorde Drive projected East; thence north eight -nine
degrees forty minutes nine seconds west (N8904910911) on and along the north
line of Voorde Drive a distance of one thousand two hundred eighty -eight and
fifty -six hundredths (1,288.56) feet to the east line of Progress Drive; thence
north zero degrees eighteen minutes fifty -one seconds east (N00018'51E) on and
along the East line of Progress Drive a distance of Eight Hundred Eighty -five
and Zero Hundredths (885.00) feet to a one -half (1/2) inch iron pipe and the
place of beginning; thence continuing north zero degrees eighteen minutes
fifty -one seconds east (N00018151 11E) along said east line of Progress,Drive a
distance of three hundred and zero hundredths (300.00) feet to a One (1) inch
iron rod; thence south eight -nine degrees forty minutes nine seconds east
(S89049151 "W) a distance of Three Hundred and Zero Hundredths (300.00) feet to
a one (1) inch iron rod; thence north eight -nine degrees forty minutes nine
seconds west (N89040109 "W) a distance of three hundred sixty and zero
hundredths (360.00) feet to the place of beginning.
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
RESOLUTION NO. 1429 -86 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1904 NORTH KENMORE 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 1904
North Kenmore and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows:
A tract of land in the Northeast Quarter of section thirty -three (33), Township
Thirty -eight (38) North, Range Two (3) East, in and part of the unrecorded plat
of the Airport Industrial Park, city of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana,
more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of Section
Thirty -three (33), Township thirty -eight (38) north, range two (2) East; thence
South zero degrees seven minutes twenty -nine seconds west (S0000712911) a
distance of eight hundred fifteen and fifty -two hundredths (815.52) feet to a
point on the north line of Voorde Drive projected East; thence north eight -nine
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degrees forty minutes nine seconds west (N8904910911) on and along the north
line of Voorde Drive a distance of one thousand two hundred eighty -eight and
fifty -six hundredths (1,288.56) feet to the east line of Progress Drive; thence
north zero degrees eighteen minutes fifty -one seconds east (NO0018151E) on and
along the East line of Progress Drive a distance of Eight Hundred Eighty -five
and Zero Hundredths (885.00) feet to a one -half (1/2) inch iron pipe and the
place of beginning; thence continuing north zero degrees eighteen minutes
fifty -one seconds east (NO0018151 11E) along said east line of Progress Drive a
distance of three hundred and zero hundredths (300.00) feet to a One (1) inch
iron rod; thence south eight -nine degrees forty minutes nine seconds east
(S89049151 "W) a distance of Three Hundred and Zero Hundredths (300.00) feet to
a one (1) inch iron rod; thence north eight -nine degrees forty minutes nine
seconds west (N89040109 "W) a distance of three hundred sixty and zero
hundredths (360.00) feet to the place of beginning.
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 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. Tim Woods, attorney,
indicated Cerilean Products manufactures cultured marble for use in the housing
industry. He indicated they planned to add 10,000 square feet to its existing
facility and hire approximately six additional permanent full -time employees. He
indicated that they also were considering the purchase of a fully automated marble
machine at an approximate cost of $100,000, which will be used in the new plant
addition. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1428 -86
seconded by Council Member Barcome. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote
of nine ayes. Council Member Braboy made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1429 -86,
seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote
of nine ayes.
BILLS, FIRST READING
BILL NO. 92 -86
A BILL TO VACATE CERTAIN ALLEYS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY IN BULLA'S
ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF LOWELL, NOW A PART OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill
for second reading and public hearing September 8 and refer it to the Zoning and
Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 93 -86 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED JUST
NORTH OF THE CORNER OF LAFAYETTE AND SAMPLE STREETS, SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE STREET.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to refer this
bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Council President Beck asked that a meeting be set up between the Council, the Board
of Works, and the negotiating team. As well as a meeting with Project Future and
the Council.
Council Member Zakrzewski thanked Jim Seitz, Superintendent of Parks for cleaning up
Navarre Park.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Council Member Barcome introduced Tony Scott, 214 N. Sadie, president of People
E United Against Drugs. Mr. Scot indicated there would be a conference at the Century
Center. He indicated that the drug problem in South Bend is extremely bad. He
indicated he felt that the Common Council should take a stand, since none of our
children were immune from exposure to drugs. Council Member Barcome indicated it
was an honor for the Common Council to help in this effort. He read the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 1430 -86 COMMON COUNCIL STATEMENT ON DRUG AND YOUTH
WHEREAS, the Common Council for the City of South Bend, Indiana is concerned
about all youth and the prevalence of unlawful drug usage on the National, State,
and Local levels; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council for the city of South Bend, Indiana is concerned
about the future of the youth of the youth of South Bend and the harmful effects of
drug misuse; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council encourages any and all residents of the City of
South Bend to fight against drug abuse among the youth in our community; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council believes that the youth of South Bend will be better
served by assuring that unlawful drugs will not be prevalent within the City of
South Bend; and
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Common Council for the City of South Bend is against any unlawful
drug use by its residents and particularly its youth.
2. That the South Bend Common Council hereby encourages all residents to be
concerned about educating our youth about the dangers of drug misuse.
3. That the South Bend Common Council commends and supports People United
Against Drugs, which is an organization directing its attention to educating youth
about he use and misuse of unlawful drugs, for sponsoring programs designed to
further instruct youth against using unlawful drugs and encourage youth to stay away
from unlawful drugs.
The undersigned members of the South Bend Common Council agree with the
statement above:
/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
Council Member Barcome made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council
Member Braboy. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
Mary Ellen Guenert, 3510 Corby, asked if any action had been taken regarding a
request that Mr. Staley apologize for remarks he made against Catholics.
Joseph Guenert, 3510 Corby, indicated that people cannot understand why the mayor is
pursing the stadium with such vigor. He indicated there was a finders fee of
$10,000 in the lease purchase arrangement for the stadium.
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 8:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED:
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