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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-23-81 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 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, November 23, 1981, 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, Beck, Taylor, Zielinski, Crone, Dombrowski, Voorde and McGann Absent: Council Member Szymkowiak 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 November 9, 1981, meeting of the Council and found them correct. The sub- committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved. /s/ Lewis A. McGann /s/ Beverly D. Crone Council Member Serge made a motion that the minutes of the November 9, 1981, meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file, by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried. SPECIAL BUSINES RESOLUTION NO. 927 -81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY ADMINISTRATION APPROPRIATE AS MUCH AS $56,000 FOR SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (STS) FOR THE 1982 CALENDAR YEAR. S- �. REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1981 WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes that the authority to appropriate funds rests solely with the City Administrtion; and WHEREAS, The Common Council has been requested by Specialized Transportation System (STS) for funds so that they may survive during the 1982 calendar year; and WHEREAS, the Common Council has learned that STS is the only paratransit system providing service to disabled persons unable to ride or use conventional public transportz and WHEREAS, the Common Cuncil recognizes that $15,000 of Community Development funds were used to assist STS in 1981 and that the City is well below ten percent (10 %) maximum of all Community Development Funds which could be used for public service activities; and WHEREAS, the Common Council believes that such an activity as STS should be a priority among the 1982 Community Development funded Public Service activities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the Cty of South Bend, Indinaa, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, recommends that the City Administration appropriate as much as $56,000.00 to help meet the immediate survival needs of Specialized Transportation System (STS) for the 1982 Calendar year. SECTION II. The Common Council further represents that it is willing to assist STS in whatever forum to achieve long term funding for it in future years of service to the community. 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/ John Voorde /s /Lewis A. McGann /s/ Beverly D. Crone /s/ Raymond C. Zielinski /s/ Robert G. Taylor Joseph T. Serge /s/ Beverlie J. Beck /s/ Walter M. Szymkowiak /s/ Richard C. Dombrowski A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Voorde indicated this resolution was the product of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee. He read the resolution, and indicated that emergency funding is needed for STS. He indicated that the Community Development Funds could be used to meet this need. Mayor Parent discussed all the Federal funds that have been cutback. He indicated there are a lot of organization with legitimate needs that will be coming to the City to ask for help. He indicated that if the Council was asking for $56,000 then other programs in Community Development would have to be cut. He indicated that the City was willing to fund $10,000. Richard Pfeil, 1203 Avondale, indicated that STS only transported the handicapped. He indicated that approximately 3% of the County's population was handicapped. He indicated they were presently servicing 563 people in South Bend, 144 in Mishawaka, and 15 in the County, for a total of 722. He indicated that they needed $56,000 to survive in 1982. Dominic DaCasta, 754 N.Cottage Grove, spoke in favor of this resolution. He asked the Council to appoint someone to a committee to try and bring in money for STS. Alice Howlett, 1004 Berkley, Irene Mutzl, 320 Parkovash, Alvina Boynton, 743 N. Diamond, Mike Magery, 2029 S. Franklin, Lisa Kosich, 1013 N. Eddy, Jerry Sconiers, 411 S. 26th, Leslie Doty, 3502 Lincoln Way West, Peter Keith, Jane Moore, 1230 Farrington, Mike Schellinger, 2524 Summit Dr., spoke in favor of this resolution. Mayor Parent indicated that the City would inititate an ordinance appropriating $10,000. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to recess, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 8:40 p.m., and reconvened at 8:55 p.m. K3Zijc4j Council Member Crone indicated that the Personnel & Finance Committee that the Personnel & Finance Committee hd met regarding licenses for public works. She indicatd there would be a meeting of the Committee of the Whole, as well as Mayor Parent and his staff regarding these licenses. Council President McGann have a preliminary report on redistricting. He indicated three district would be involved, Districts three, five and six. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. ion; REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1981 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 Monday, November 23, at 8:58 p.m., with nine members present. Chair- man Voorde presiding. BILL NO. 122 -81 A BILL TO VACATE SUNNYMEDE AVENUE FROM THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF 35TH STREET EAST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 114' (ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN FEET), ALL BEING IN FERNWOOD ADDITION TO CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. Now is the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Voorde read a letter received from Holy Cross Systems stating they objected to this vacation. Steven Drendall, 3503 Sunnymede, indicated that the land Holy Cross Systems owns would not be landlocked by this vacation. Council Member Beck question if this portion of Sunnymede had ever been used as a street. Mr. Drendall indicated it had never been used as a street. She indicated that since it had never been used as a street, perhaps it could legally belong to the property owners. Richard Hill, City Attorney, indicated that would have to be researched. Council Member Beck made a motion to table this bill indefinitely, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 125 -81 A BILL TRANSFERRING $306,691.71 FROM THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. Now is 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, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this was a temporary transfer of funds to reimburse the Police Department for the purchase of patrol cars. He indicated they planned to use proceeds from the bond sale to reimburse this transfer. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. BILL NO. 126 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $43,445.00 TO THE BUREAU OF SEWERS BUDGET LINE ITEM 260 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES FROM THE SEWAGE WORKS DEPRECIATION FUND FOR EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIRS ON SAMPLE STREET AT THE RAILROAD CROSSING EAST TO THE FIRE STATION. Now is the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mike Vance, Director of Utilities, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation would be used to pay for the repair of the Sample Street sewer system, which runs on the north side of Sample from the railroad crossing at Chapin east approximately 500 feet. He indicated that the Board of Wastewater Commissioners declared an emergency situation and replaced the entire 500 feet as opposed to making spot repairs, since this was not the first time there was been a problem with that line. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. Council Member McGann made a motion to have public hearing on the next two bills at this time, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 127 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $18,000.00 TO ACCOUNT 260, CONTRACTUAL SERVICES, WITHIN THE BUREAU OF WATER BUDGET OF THE WATER WORKS GENERAL FUND FOR THE DESIGN OF ADDITIONAL WATER STORAGE AT THE EDISON PLANT AND APPROVING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR SAID DESIGN BETWEEN THE BOARD OF WATER WORKS COMMISSIONERS AND MCDONOUGH ENGINEERING, INC. BILL NO. 128 -81 A BILL APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN STREMMEL & HILL, INC., AND THE BOARD OF WATER WORKS COMMISSIONERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $113,985.00 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF MEDIA AND REPAIR OF FILTER NOZZLES AT THE EDISON FILTRATION. Now is the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bills, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Michael Vance Director of Utilities, made the presentation for the bills. He indicated these appropriations were for the design improvements, and removal and replacement of filter media, and cleaning and repair of filter nozzels at the Edison Park iron removal plant. He indicated that the plant is 15 years old, and no media cleaning or nozzel replacement has taken place. Council President McGann made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Councilmember Dombrowski made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. ATTEST: City Clerk ATTEST: airm REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1981 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED Be it remembered that the Common Cuncil of the City of South Bend reconvened in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 9:21 p.m. Council President McGann Presiding and nine members present. BILLS, SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 6999 -81 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $306,691.71 FROM THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass the bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7000 -81 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $43,445.00 TO THE BUREAU OF SEWERS BUDGET LINE ITEM 260 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES FROM THE SEWAGE WORKS DEPRECIATION FUND FOR EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIRS ON SAMPLE STREET AT THE RAILROAD CROSSING EAST TO THE FIRE STATION. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass the bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7001 -81 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $18,000.00 TO ACCOUNT 260, CONTRACTUAL SERVICES, WITHIN THE BUREAU OF WATER BUDGET OF THE WATER WORKS GENERAL FUND FOR THE DESIGN OF ADDITIONAL WATER STORAGE AT THE EDISON PLANT AND APPROVING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR SAID DESIGN BETWEEN THE BOARD OF WATER WORKS COMMISSIONERS AND MCDONOUGH ENGINEERING, INC. This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass the bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7002 -81 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN STREMMEL & HILL, INC., AND THE BOARD OF WATER WORKS COMMISSIONERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $113,985.00 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF MEDIA AND REPAIR OF FILTER NOZZLES AT THE EDISON FILTRATION. This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass the bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO.928 -81 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREA WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1120 W. SAMPLE TO BE AN URBAN DEVELOPMENT AREA FOR PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT AND A DETERMINATION OF THE PUBLIC UTILITY AND BENEFIT OF THE PROJECT PROPOSED FOR TAX ABATEMENT CONSIDERATION. WHEREAS, the Common Council of South Bend has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Urban Development Areas for purposes of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designating the area commonly known as 1120 West Sample and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows: A parcel of land being a part of the North Half of Section 14, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, in Portage Township, City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, and being more particularly described as follows, viz: Beginning at the intersection of the South line of Garst Street with the westerly line of Prairie Avenue in said City; said intersection being the most northeasterly corner of a parcel of land Quit - claimed to Metal Resources Corporation by Penn Central Corporation in document numbered 8103153 in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana; thence North 890- 46' -31" West, along the South line of Garst Street and said South line projected, said line being a northerly line of said Quit - claimed parcel, a distance of 582.58 feet to the East line of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 14; thence North 890- 58' -10" West, along a northerly line of said Quit - claimed parcel a distance of 504.59 feet to the most northeasterly corner of a parcel of land deeded to Metal Resources Corporation by Albert Davidson in document numbered 8101507 in said Recorder's Office; thence continuing North 890 - 58'10" West, along the northerly line of said Davidson parcel a distance of 201.61 feet; thence South 670- 39' -57" West, along the northwesterly line of said Davidson parcel, a distance of 330.91 feet; thence South 00- 07' -28" West, along the westerly line of said Davidson parcel, a distance of 1108.76 feet to a northerly corner of a parcel of land deeded to Shirley R. Steinmetz, et al, in document numbered 7903987 in said Recorder's Office, said corner being the point of tangency of a curve concave northwesterly, said curve having a radius of 272.37 feet and being subtended by a chord of 316.13 feet which bears South 350- 35' -57" West, said curve being the most westerly boundary of said Steinmetz 1 1 f 1 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1981 parcel; thence southwesterly, along said curve along an arc of 337.27 feet; thence for the next six courses along the southerly and easterly lines of said Steinmetz parcel, North 760- 46' -03" East, along a non - tangent line, a distance of 175.60 feet to a point of curve; thence along a curve to the right, an arc distance of 170.42 feet, said curve having a radius of 523.66 feet and being subtended by a chord of 169.67 feet which bears North 860- 05' -27" East; thence South 840- 35' -10" East, a distance of 56.24 feet to the West line of a tract conveyed to South Bend Tribune Corp. by Warrantly Deed recorded in Deed Record 823, p. 386 in said Recorder's Office; thence North 0043' -50" East, along said West line, a distance of 7.30 feet; thence North 590- 05' -32" East along the northwesterly line of said tract, a distance of 325.48 feet to the most westerly corner of a tract Quit - claimed to Indiana Bell Telephone Co., Inc. in Deed Record 665 p. 463; thence North 280- 48' -14" East, along the northwesterl; line of said Indiana Bell parcel, a distance of 228.26 feet; thence North 610- 46' -50" West, a distance of 309.05 feet, toa point which bears South 610- 46' -50" East, a distance of 28.00 feet from the most southerly corner of said Penn Central Quit -claim parcel described in document numbered 8103153; thence North 280- 15' -41" East, parallel with a southeasterly line of said parcel, a distance of 998.17 feet, to a point on a southerly line of said Penn Central parcel; thence South 890- 58' -10" East, along said southerly line, a distance of 558.69 feet to said westerly line of Prairie Avenue; thence North 280- 06' -58" East, along said westerly line to the point of beginning, containing 18.21 acres, more or less. Subject to any easements, covenants or restrictions of record. is an Urban Development Area; and WHEREAS, the Area Plan Commission has submitted to the Council its written order approving for the Declaratory Resolution to the Council; and WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and public hearing for the purposes of hearing persons in favor of the proposed project and those remostrator! who were opposed to the proposed project; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined the public utility and benefit of the project. 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 Urban Development Area for purposes of tax abatement consideration and confirm its determination of the project's public utility and benefit. SECTION II. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by theby the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Jack Dunfee, attorney for the petitioners, Metal Resources Corporation, indicated they were going to establish a recycling plant at this location. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 929 -81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND APPROVING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF $10,000 UNDER THE SOUTHEAST RENTAL REHABILITATION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT, TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. WHEREAS, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has initiated a demonstratin project to provide assistance to cities seeking to design programs to rehabilitate small rental properties of 5 to 30 units; and WHEREAS, the City of South Bend has been selected to participate in such a demonstrate project; and WHEREAS, the City has allocated $100,000 to fund projects of this type under CD 80 -119, Southeast Rental Demonstration project, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED THAT THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND: SECTION I. Approve the following awarded by the Board of Public Works in excess of $10,000.00: New Hope Housing $50,000.00 SECTION II: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Lewis A. McGann Member of the Common Council ?3 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1981 /s/ LEWIS A. MCGANN Member ot the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Colleen Rosenfield, Community Development Director, indicated that New Hope Hosuing will be rehabilitating and managing fifteen single family rental units in the Southeast Neighborhood Strategy Area. She indicated that they had allocated a total of $100,000 of Block Grant Funds for this demonstration project for the 1981 -82 program year. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 930 -81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS TO NEGOTIATE THE SALE OF A CITY -OWNED LOT LOCATED AT 112 E. OHIO STREET. WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, pursuant to the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend, Chapter 14.5, has offered for sale the following described property: A lot or parcel of land situated in the N.W. 1/4 of Sec. 13, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, and bounded by a line running as follows, viz: Beginning 116.3 feet east of the intersection of the south line of Ohio Street and the east line of Michigan Street in the Cityof South Bend, Indiana; thence running south 49 feet; thence running east 32.2 feet; thence running north 49 feet; thence west 32.2 feet to the place of beginning. at an offering price of $307.00; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend has now received an offer to purchase the property at 112 E. Ohio Street for a price of $100.00; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has now complied with all requirements of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend, Chapter 14.5, which establishes procedures for the disposition of real property owned by the City of South Bend, and more specifical: real property valued by by the Board at less than $1,000.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend that: SECTION I. The Board of Public Works be authorized to negotiate a contract for the sale of A lot or parcel ofland situated in the N.W. 1/4 of Sec. 13, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, and bounded by a line running as follows, viz: Beginning 116.3 feet east of the intersection of the south line of Ohio Street and the east line of Michigan Street in the Cityof South Bend, Indiana; thence running south 49 feet; thence running east 32.2 feet; thence running north 49 feet; thence west 32.2 feet to the place of beginning. for a total price of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). 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 /Lewis A. McGann Member of theCommon Cuncil A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Joseph Kernan, City Controller indicated that an offering price of $307 was established for this property, however, the propospective purchasher has offered the sum of $100. He indicated that the Board of Works is desirous in placing this property back on the tax rolls. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The resolution was adpted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 931 -81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS TO NEGOTIATE THE SALE OF A CITY -OWNED LOT LOCATED AT 238 E. PARIS STREET. WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, pursuant to the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend, Chapter 14.5, has offered for sale the following described property: Lot 75, Elder Place Addition to the City of South Bend at an offering price of $461.00; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend has now received an offer to purchase the property at 238 E. Paris Street for a price of $200.00; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has now complied with all requirements of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend, Chapter 14.5, which establishes procedures for the disposition of real property owned by the City of South Bend, and more specific real property valued by by the Board at less than $1,000.00. y Ly REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1981 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend that: SECTION I. The Board of Public Works be authorized to negotiate a contract for the sale of Lot 75, Elder Place Addition tothe city of South Bend, for a total price of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00). 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 /Lewis A. McGann Member of theCommon Cuncil A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Joseph Kernan, City Controller, indicated that an appraisal price of $461 was established. He indicated that the prospective purchaser has offered the sum of $200 for the property. He indicated that the Board of Works is desirous in placing this property back on the tax rolls. Council Member Voorde made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to reconsider Resolution 9C in order to correct the address in the body of the resolution from 238 E. Paris to 112 E. Ohio, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt the resolution, as amended, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. BILL NO. 129 -81 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 6, BUILDING, AND CHAPTER 8, ELECTRICITY, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, DEALING WITH LICENSES FEES AND PERMITS. This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a mtoion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading December 14, and refer it to the Personnel & Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 130 -81 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1, SECTION 1 -4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS COUNCILMANIC DISTRICTS. This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading December 14, and refer it to the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 131 -81 A BILL ADOPTING I.C. 36 -10 -4 AS THE APPLICABLE STATUTORY BASIS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE SOUTH BEND PARK DEPARTMENT. This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading December 14, and refer it to the Park Committee, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 132 -81 A BILL TRANSFERRING MONIES FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, WITHIN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND, PARK FUND, MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND, HUMAN RIGHTS FUND, SOLID WASTE FUND, LIABILITY INSURANCE PREMIUM AND RESERVE FUND, WATER WORKS GENERAL FUND, SEWAGE WORKS OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FUND, SEWAGE WORKS DEPRECIATION FUND, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS AND CENTURY CENTER OPERATIONS FUND. This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading December 14, and refer it to the Personnel & Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 133 -81 FIRST READING ON A BILL APPROPRIATING $7,176.66 FROM THE SAVE -A -LIFE FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT. This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading December 14, seconded by Council member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 134 -81 A BILL TRANSFERRING MONIES FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS BETWEEN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. This bill had first reading. Council Member Crone made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading December 14, and refer it to the Personnel & Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. 230; Y'° 3 REGULAR MEETING BILL NO. 135 -81 NOVEMBER 23, 1981 A BILL APPROPRIATING $3,950.00 FROM THE DISCOVERY HALL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR RENTAL OF STORAGE SPACE FOR THE STUDEBAKER COLLECTION TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE. This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading December 14, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The mtoion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR T. Brooks Brademas, a local developer, spoke against the demolition of the Odd Fellows Building. He indicated he could rehab the Odd Fellows Building. He asked that the demolition be delayed. Ron Radecki, 123 S. St. Peter, representing Southhold, spoke against the demolition. Kathryn Brookins, 701 W. LaSalle, spoke against this demolition. Si Brazy, 1136 Helman Dr., spoke agianst the demolition of the Odd Fellows Building, and the use of this land as a bus terminal. Council President McGann indicated he had sent a letter to the president of the Redevelopment Commission, putting forth the concerns raised by Mr. Brademas and Mr. Raker, and asked that they not award the demolition contract until the Council's Human Resources and Economic Development Committee has a chance to schedule a meeting between the interested developers, RedeveloF Commission and the Redevelopment Staff. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Reports from Area Plan, Bill No. 87 -81 and 103 -81. Council Member Beck made a motion to set these bills for public hearing and second reading December 14, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 1q :32 p.m. ATTEST: APP OVED: City Clerk rest ent !nt