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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-27-81 Council Meeting Minutes1z REGULAR MEETING JULY 27, 1981 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 27, 1981, at 7:00 p.m. The meet- ing was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak Beck, Taylor, Zielinski,Crone, Voorde and McGann Absent: Council Member Dombrowski REPORT FROM THE SUB - COMMITTEE ON MINUTES To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your sub - committee on the inspection and supervision of the minutes would res- pectfully report that it has inspected the minutes of the July 13, 1981, meeting of the Council and found them correct. The sub - committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved. /s/ Lewis A. McGann Council Member Serge made a motion that the minutes of the July 13, 1981, meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The motion carried. SPECIAL BUSINESS Council President McGann announced that there would be three meetings in August, August 10, 24 and 31st. Joseph Kernan, City Controller, indicated the Administration would like to have first reading on a bill transferring moneys in the Police Department to their motor equip- ment account. BILL NO. 74 -81 A BILL TRANSFERRING MONIES FROM THE SALARIES AND WAGES AC- COUNT IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO THE MOTOR EQUIPMENT AC- COUNT IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading August 10, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried. REPORTS Council Member Voorde indicated that the Human Resources committee had met and dis- cussed Bill No. 65 -81. Council Member Taylor made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Com- mittee of the Whole on Monday, July 27, 1981, at 7:12 p.m., with eight members pre- sent. Chairman Voorde presiding. BILL NO. 65 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $3,720,500.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DE- VELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND DESIGNATED SUBGRANTEE AGEN- CIES, FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR BEGINNING JULY 7, 1981 AND ENDING JULY 6, 1982, TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Marzy Bauer, Director of Com- munity Development, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this appropria- tion bill would be used for thirty -two activities. She indicated these activities were discussed with the Council on February 15, 1981, and at that time they received a handout entitled Summary: 1981 Communty Development Block Grant Application. She indicated that the Council received a copy of the grant application and this bill reflects the activities and amounts as presented in that final document. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING JULY 27, 1981 BILL NO. 66 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $320,000.00 FROM THE SECTION 108 LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, FOR ACQUISITION, RELOCATION AND CLEARANCE ACTIVITIES IN THE EAST BANK AND MONROE- SAMPLE DEVELOPMENT AREAS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Patrick McMahon, Director of Redevelopment, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation would be used for acquisition, relocation and clearance activities in the East Bank nd Monroe - Sample Development Areas. He indicated that the 1979 -81 Community Development application was based on a Section 108 Loan of $1,920,000, and the Council previously appropriated $1,600,000 of this loan. He indicated this appropriation was the re- mainder. Glendarae Hernandez, 702 E. South, spoke against this appropriation. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried. BILL NO. 67 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $37,000.00 FROM THE WATER WORKS DEPREC- IATION FUND FOR THE MODIFICATION BETWEEN THE BOARD OF WATER WORKS COMMISSIONERS AND MORSE ELECTRIC COMPANY. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. John Leszczynski, Director of Public Works, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated these modifications will allow the City to produce an additional 4 to 4.5 million gallons of water per day. He indicated this amount will not replace the losses suffered because of the Olive Well field contamination problems, any additional pumpage we may produce during the summer dry months will be of value. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorble, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 68 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR OPERATION OF THE YOUTH SER- VICE BUREAU SHELTER. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Marzy Bauer, Director of Com- munity Development, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this repre- sented the cost of operating the Runaway Shelter during the period July 1, 1981 through June 30, 1982. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 69 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $31,000.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND TO PROJECT CS 812, INSTALLATION OF STORM SEWERS ON MICHIGAN STREET FROM COLFAX TO LASALLE, WITHIN THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. John Leszczynski, Director of Public Works, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated the bill should be amended to indicate Michigan Street from Washington to Colfax. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend the bill, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion car- ried. He indicated this appropriation would be used for the installation of storm sewer. He indicated this will extend the City utilities away from the roadway so that any future development on the west side of Michigan Street will not disrupt the flow of traffic. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 70 -81 A BILL TRANSFERRING MONIES FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND OF 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. Joseph Kernan, City Controller, indicated this transfer would cover needed capital improvements in the Fire Department and Bureau of Traffic and Lighting. He indicated it was necessary to pursue these less efficient and more costly method as a result of the continued unavailability of the General Obligation Bond Issue. Joseph Simeri, attorney representing the crossing guards, indicated it was his understanding that this bill would be amended. he said if the amendment was in account 110.0 the crossing guards would approve. Council President McGann made a motion to amend the bill in Section I reduce Police Department account 110.0 to $6,200 making the total reduction $40,200, and increase account 251.0 by 9,500 and account 252.0 be increased to 9,700 for a total increase of $40,200, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 71 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $26,180.00 FROM THE YOUTH SERVICE BUR- EAU FUND FOR OPERATING FUNDS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, IN. REGULAR MEETING JULY 27, 1981 This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Marzy Bauer, Director of Com- munity Development, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated that Title XX funds and funds from the State are used to support the secretarial position and the operating expenses of the Youth Service Bureau. Council Member Beck made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council Member Taylor made a motion to rise and report to th Council, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. ATTEST: ATTEST: C ERK 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 7:43 p.m. Council President McGann presiding and eight members present. BILLS, SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 6943 -81 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $3,720,500.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND DESIGNATED SUBGRANTEE AGEN- CIES, FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR BEGINNING JULY 7, 1981 AND ENDING JULY 6, 1982, TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6944 -81 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $320,000.00 FROM THE SECTION 108 LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOP- MENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, FOR ACQUISITION, RELOCATION AND CLEARANCE ACTIVITIES IN THE EAST BANK AND MONROE- SAMPLE DEVELOPMENT AREAS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Beck. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6945 -81 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $37,000.00 FROM THE WATER WORKS DEPRECIATION FUND FOR THE MODIFICATION OF PUMPING FACILITIES IN THE SOUTH FIELD AND APPROVING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR SAID MODIFICATION BETWEEN THE BOARD OF WATER WORKS COMMIS- SIONERS AND MORSE ELECTRIC COMPANY. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6946 -81 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR OPERATION OF THE YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU SHELTER. This bill had second reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6947 -81 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $31,000.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND TO PROJECT CS 812, INSTAL- LATION OF STORM SEWERS ON MICHIGAN STREET FROM WASHINGTON TO COLFAX, WITHIN THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND. 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 Beck. The motion carried. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6948 -81 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING MONIES FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. 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 Beck. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Beck. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6949 -81 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $26,180.00 FROM THE YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FUND FOR OPERATING FUNDS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, IN. REGULAR MEETING JULY 27 1981 I This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 895 -81 AN INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE FINANCING OF ECONO- MIC DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES FOR DAYTON- HUDSON CORPORATION. WHEREAS, at the present time there are insufficient employmernt opportunities and insufficient diversification of business commerce and industry in and near the City of South Bend, Indiana (the "City "; and WHEREAS, the economic welfare of the City would be benefited by the acquisition and construction of economic development facilities pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 18 -6 -4.5 (the "Act "); and WHEREAS, Dayton- Hudson Corporation (the "Company "), proposes to acquire and construct economic development facilities as defined in the Act if the City will fi- nance costs of such economic development facilities pursuant to the Act; and WHEREAS, the South Bend Economic Development Commission has received an applica- tion by Dayton- Hudson Corporation for the issuance of City of South Bend Economic Development Bonds in an approximate amount of Two Million, Four Hundred Thousand ($2,400,001 Dollars, repayable over a period not to exceed thirty (30) years, with interest thereon at a rate consistent with interest rates generally paid on tax - exempt bonds at the time the bonds are issued in order to permit the remodeling of economic development facilities and the purchase of new fixtures and other physical improvements, resulting in an increase of approximately two hundred (200) additional employees, with an increased annual payroll of approximately One Million, Five Hundred Thousand ($1,500,000.00) Dollars per year. NOW, THEREFORE, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana resolves as follows: 1. The Project constitutes economic development facilities which may be fi- nanced by the City through the issuance of revenue bonds pursuant to the Act, and the City is willing upon compliance with all provisions of Indiana law to authorize the issuance of its revenue bonds in an amount of approximately $2,400,000 (or such lesser amount as may be agreed upon), which bonds will not be general obligations of the City but will be payable sole from the limited sources authorized and permitted by the Act. 2. The proposed financing will be of benefit to the economic welfare of the City and will comply with the purposes and provisions of the Act. 3. The Company may proceed with acquisition and construction of the economic development facilities in reliance with this resolution. 4. The liability and obligation of the South Bend Economic Development Com- mission, the South Bend Common Council and the City of South Bend, Indiana, shall be limited solely to the good faith efforts to consummate such proceedings and issue such Bonds, and the South Bend Economic Development Commission and the City of South Bend, Indiana, their officers or agents, shall not incur any liability if for any reason the proposed issuance of such Bonds is not consummated. This Inducement Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ John Voorde Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Kenneth Fedder, attorney for the Economic Development Commission, indicated that Dayton- Hudson intented to repair, remodel and fix -up the three Ary -way stores located in the City. Paul Mirch, Northern District Manager for Dayton- Hudson, spoke regarding the upgrading of these stores. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 896 -81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DE- VELOPMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SMALL RENTAL REHABILITATION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT. WHEREAS, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has ini- tiated a demonstration project to provide assistance to cities seeking to design pro- grams to rehabilitate small rental properties; and WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, in accordance with its Housing Assistance Plan, recognizes the need to develop such programs; r REGULAR MEETING JULY 27, 19 81 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: SECTION I. Hereby authorizes the Division of Community Development to submit an application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to parti- cipate in the Small Rental Rehabilitation Demonstration Project. SECTION II. Hereby designates the Division of Community Development as the administrative agent for the program. SECTION III. Hereby indicates its willingness to appropriate funds as necessary from the Community Development Block Grant to implement the demonstration program, if the City's application is approved. SECTION IV. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s /John Voorde Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Marzy Bauer, Director of Community Development, indicated that the purpose of the demonstration is to encourage cities to develop program to rehabilitate rental housing stock. She indicated the City's proposal allows for the rehabilitation of a number (5 -15) of single- family rental units owned and managed by one investor to be rehabilitated. Glendarae Hernandez, 702 E. South, indicated she would like to see this program in the the Monroe /Sample area. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Beck. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 897 -81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A SCRAP DEALER'S LICENSE FOR WEAVER TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend recognizes the contri- butions that recycling operations such as junk and scrap yards make to the community; and the Council further realizes that such operatins must be reasonably regulated in order to minimize any environmental or aesthetic nuisances which may be created by the operations of scrap and junk yards within the city; and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has enacted reasonable rules and regulations with regard to the issuance of licenses and the operations of the scrap and junk dealers; and WHEREAS, although Weaver Truck and Equipment is not considered a junk dealer under the definition of same in Ordinance No. 6621 -79, the requirement for licensing the premises as a scrap yard is based upon the nature of the articles stored on the property rather than the specific nature of the business being conducted; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of Ordinance No. 6621 -79, inspec- tions of the premises are required to be completed by the Neighborhood Code Enforce- ment Office and the Fire Prevention Bureau; and it has been determined that no code violations exist on the property of Weaver Truck and Equipment Company, 3700 Gertrude Street; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works, at its meeting held on July 20, 1981, ap- proved the issuance of a scrap dealer's license for Weaver Truck and Equipment Com- pany, 3700 Gertrude Street, subject to approval of the Common Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. That the license application for Weaver Truck and Equipment Company, 3700 Gertrude Street, be approved based upon the favorable review of the property by the Neighborhood Code Enforcement Office and the Fire Prevention Bureau in accordance with the inspection reports attached hereto and made a part hereof as required by Ordinance No. 6894 -81. SECTION II. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and its approval by the Mayor. /s/ John Voorde Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resoltuion at this time. Kathy Barnard, Director of Neighborhood Code Enforcement, indicated that the Board of Public Works had approved the application for a license. She indicated that inspections of the property were made by her department and the Fire Prevention Bureau, and they both gave favorable recommendations. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Beck. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 898 -81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE AWARD OF THREE CONTRACTS IN EXCESS OF $10,000.00 FOR THE REHABILITATION WORK IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELPMENT PROGRAM THROUGH THE BUREAU OF HOUSING'S REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM. I Or WKe"I I X W41 ; u ► • NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana; 1. That approval be granted to the Redevelopment Commission of the City of South Bend, Indiana, to enter into a contract with the following contractors for the rehabilitation work on the following properties: DOLLAR AMOUNT REHABILITATION CONTRACTOR ADDRESS OF CONTRACT NUMBER Shamrock Exteriors 1207 W. Thomas $13,665.00 CD6 /PR /CS -2/13 Shamrock Exteriors 1509 Virginia $11,478.00 CD6 /PR /CS -3/21 Jefferson Builders 1210 Chalfant $13,520.00 CS6 /PR /CS -2 -18 2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common council and its approval by the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana. /s/ John Voorde Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Kathy Baumgartner, Director of the Bureau of Housing, indicated that approval of this resolution was necessary in order for these homes to be rehabilitated. She indicated that the limit for the amount of assistance is $11,000, loans have been approved for two of these rehabilitations and the owner of 1509 Virginia will be paying the $478 additional cost. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council member Beck. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 899 -81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDANA, URGING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO RECONSIDER ITS PLAN TO ELIMINATE ALL HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS WHICH IT PRESENTLY PROVIDES FOR TE SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS. .. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes that Indiana State law allows the Mayor to reduce an administrative line -item budget during a calendar year, without Common Council approval; and WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed in detail the Mayor's plan to eliminate all health and life insurance benefits which the City presently provides for the School Crossing Guards; and WHEREAS, 58 of the 62 School Crossing Guards presently are receiving these insurance benefits for an annual cost to the City of approximately $31,000; and WHEREAS, the Council believes that to take away benefits from only one group of city employees without analyzing all other city employee benefit programs is unfair; and WHEREAS, the Council notes with pride that many of the School Crossing Guards have dedicated more than thirty (30) years of their lives to their jobs; and that they hold unique positions requiring a considerable amount of time and travel despite their part -time status; and WHEREAS, the Common Council believes that a more positive approach to reviewing budgetary needs should be cooperatively explored. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana: SECTION I. The Common Council believes that the City Administration's proposed plan is unfair at present, when applied to employees who have dedicated their lives to public safety and service to this Community. SECTION II. The Common Council believes that the city Administration's proposed plan is unfair at present, when applied to employees who have dedicated their lives to public safty and service to this Community. SECTION III. The Common Council recommends that the 62 School Crossing Guards be grandfathered from the elimination of health and life insurance benefits, and that the policy be considered for new guards which may be hired in the future. SECTION IV. The Council requests the City Administration to begin a study of the costs of all benefits such as PERF, and Health and Life Insurance of all City Employees so that these figures will be available when the Common Council reviews the City Budget for 1982. SECTION V. The Council requests the City Administration to work with the Council to develop positive approaches in these tight budgetary times which would not impair employee morale, working conditions, or service; and specifically requests the City Administation to further explore the possible use of monies from the Transportation Fund from the School Corporation. ICS REGULAR MEETING JULY 27,-1981 SECTION VI. 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 Beck Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Beck read the resolution. Joseph Simeri, attorney for the Crossing Guards, indicated they strongly urged the resolution be adopted. Pat Miller, 2213 Lincoln Way West, spoke against this resolution. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Serge. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 72 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $60,000.00 FROM THE SEWAGE WORKS DEPRECIATION FUND TO ACCOUNT NO. 0722, MOTOR EQUIPMENT, WITHIN THE SEWAGE WORKS DEPRECIATION FUND. This bill had first reading. .Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading August 10, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried. BILL NO. 73 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $100,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND REPAIRS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE. This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading August 10, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Report from Area Plan - 1441 Northside Blvd. Council Member.Beck made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading August 10, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Council Member Voorde asked Mr. Kernan to inform him of the personnel status of Mikki Dobski. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council Member Zielinski made a motion'to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned, at 8:25 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: CI-TY ';CLERK 4JT