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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 He indicated Bill Nos. 67 and 83 received a favorable recommendation, Bill No. 84 was being withdrawn, and Bill No. 89 received an unfavorable recommendation.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. the 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 R .P�R -E�-N6 ALT6UT �8- 19 8 6 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: esident