HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-28-82 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING JUNE 28, 1982
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, June 28, 1982, at 7:00 P.M. The
meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given.
ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Szymkowiak Beck, Taylor, Zielinski,
Crone, Dombrowski, Voorde and McGann
Absent: Council Member Serge
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 June 14, 1982, meeting of
the Council and found them correct.
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The sub - committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved.
/s/ Lewis A. McGann
/s/ Beverly D. Crone
Council Member Dombrowski made a motion that the minutes of the June 14, 1982, meeting
of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Zielinski.
The motion carried.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
Council Member Crone made a motion to appoint Janeanne Petrass to the Historic Preservatic
Commission, to fill the term of Joyce Shirk who has resigned, seconded by Council
Member Tqaylor. The motion carried.
REPORTS
Council Member Voorde indicated that the Human Resources and Economic Development
Committee had met regarding bill nos. 64 and 65 and recommended them favorable.
Council Member Voorde indicated that the Public Works Committee had met on bill nos.
62 and 63, and recommended them favorable. Council Member Crone indicated that the
Personnel & Finance Committee had met and reviewed Bill No. 61 -82, and recommended
the substitute bill favorable.
Council Member Dombrowski 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 Committee
of the Whole on June 14, 1982, at 7:04 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman
Voorde presiding.
BILL NO. 46 -82
A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE SEWER REPAIR FUND TO
CERTAIN LINE ITEMS WITHIN THE SEWER REPAIR INSPECTORS
BUDGET OF THE SEWER REPAIR FUND.
Now is the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and
opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Michael Vance, Director of Utilities,
made the presentation for the bill. He indicated the bill should be amended in
Section I, by reducing the amount to $25,530; and reducing account 110, to $10,124;
account 148 to $980; account 148.1 to $609; and account 222 to $800. Council Member
Beck made a motion to amend the bill, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The
motion carried. Mr. Vance indicated that the original ordinance contained a section
covering the administrative costs of running this program. He indicated they did
not ask for funds at that time, because they did not know what the costs would be.
He indicated that the running of this program as taxing the duties of the Department
of Sanitation, therefore, they were asking for funds to cover administative costs.
Council Member McGann made a motion to amend this bill by cutting the funding in
half, for a total of $12,765, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council
favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 49 -82
A BILL DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK
UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 5565 -73, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990-
68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND (518 NORTH LAFAYETTE.)
Council Member McGann made a motion to continue public hearing on this bill indefinitely,
seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 61 -82
A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 4 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, BY THE INCLUSION
OF NEW SECTION 4 -22 ENTITLED CARNIVALS, CIRCUSES OR FAIRS.
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 Dombrowski made a
motion to to accept the substitute bill filed with the City Clerk, seconded by Council
Member McGann, the motion carried. Council Member Crone made the presentation for
the bill. She indicated that at the time the Council passed the new license ordinance
several sections were eliminated, after careful review with the legal department and
the City Controller's office. However, the Legal Department says they are unable to
control the problem of carnivals under the present ordinances. She indicatd this
-bill goes several steps further than the former licensing ordinance. She indicated
there would be mandatory parking requirements, restroom facilities, regulation of
ingress and egress to public roads, noise control, litter control, crowd control,
and hours of operation. She indicated that the substitute bill refers only to circuses
and carnivals, it eliminated fairs. Richard Hill, City Attorney, indicated that the
substitute bill was a combined effort, and they believed the bill will protect neighbor
Fred Rice 717 S. Kentucky; Mary Rice 717 S. Kentucky; Sandra and Cindy Jimenez,
26038 Grant Rd; spoke in opposition to this bill. Council member Szymkowiak made a
motion to revcommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by
Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
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BILL NO.62 -82 A BILL APPROPRIATING $260,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND
STREET FUND TO PROJECT R &S 8203, ARDMORE TRAIL WIDENING AND
SIGNALIZATION PROJECT, WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET
FUND.
Now is the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and
opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. John Leszczyski, Director of Public
Works, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this project entails the
widening and signalization of Armore Trail from Sheridan to Kentucky Street. He
indicated that Ardmore Trail will be a much safer stree to travel. Council Member
Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded
by Council member Zielinski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 63 -82
A BILL APPROPRIATING $100,000.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER
BUILDING AND SINKING FUND TO PROJECT CS819, ADMORE TRAIL
STORM SEWERS PROJECT, WITHIN THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING
AND SINKING FUND.
Now is the time heretofore set for public hearing
opponents were given an opportunity to be heard.
Public Works, made the presentation for the bill.
would be used for installation of storm sewers on
Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill ti
Council Member Taylor. The motion carired.
BILL NO. 64 -82
on the above bill, proponents and
John Leszczynski, Director of
He indicated this appropriation
Armore Trail. Council Member
D the Council favorable, secondedby
A BILL APPROPRIATING $30,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FOR
THE STUDEBAKER MUSEUM TO BE ADMINISTRERED BY THE DEPARTMENT
OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE 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. Gust Saros, Director of Discovery
Hall, indicated this appropriation would be used toward the display of the Studebaker
Vehicle collection. He indicated that half of this money will be put into the escrow
account to guarantee the rent on the Freeman - Spicer Building, and the other half
will be used to assist with the costs incurred moving the Studebaker collection into
the new location. Council Member McGann made a motion to recommend this bill to the
Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 65 -82
A BILL APPROPRIATING $2,315,683.00 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
AGENCIES, FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR BEGINNING JULY 7, 1982 AND
ENDING MARCH 31, 1983, TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
Now is the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and
opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Jon Hunt, Director of Human Resources
and Economic Development, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated the bill
should be amended in the Statement of Purpose and Intent, by adding will receive on
or about July 7, 1982; and in Section I, reduce Real Services Handyman Program to
$7,000. Council Member McGann made a motion to amend this bill, seconded by Council
Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. Mr. Hunt indicated this appropriation would
be used for thirty activities. He indicated the difference between the total $4,176,000
of programmed income /1982 entitlement and the $2,315,683 of this appropriation ordinance
consists of the following itesm; Section 108 Loan Repayment, Competitive Group Housing
and Unspecified Local Option. He indicated that these activities were previously
discussed with the Council on May 10, 1982, and at that time you received a handout
which gives a concise description of the project activities and funding amount.
Council Member McGann made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable,
as amended, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. 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 the Council, seconded by Council
Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
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REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
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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 7:55 p.m. Council
Prsident McGann presiding and eight members present.
BILLS, SECOND READING
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ORDINANCE NO. 7066 -82
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE SEWER REPAIR FUND
TO CERTAIN LINE ITEMS WITHIN THE SEWER REPAIR INSPECTORS
BUDGET OF THE SEWER REPAIR FUND.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a
bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by
The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to
seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by
ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7067 -82
motion to amend this
Council Member Beck.
pass the bill, as amended,
a roll call vote of eight
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 4 OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, BY THE
INCLUSION OF NEW SECTION 4 -22 ENTITLED CARNIVALS, CIRCUSES
OR FAIRS.
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 Dombrowski.
The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass the bill, as amended,
seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight
ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7068 -82 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $260,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD
AND STREET FUND TO PROJECT R &S 8203, ARDMORE TRAIL WIDENING
AND SIGNALIZATION PROJECT, WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET
FUND.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to pass this bill,
seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight
ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7069 -82 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $100,000.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE
SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND TO PROJECT CS819, ADMORE
TRAIL STORM SEWERS PROJECT, WITHIN THE CUMULATIVE SEWER
BUILDING AND SINKING FUND.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Szymkowiak 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. 7070 -82
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $30,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL
ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE
SHARING FOR THE STUDEBAKER MUSEUM TO BE ADMINISTRERED BY
THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to pass this bill,
seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight
ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7071 -82
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,315,683.00 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
AGENCIES, FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR BEGINNING JULY 7, 1982 AND
ENDING MARCH 31, 1983, TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE DIVISION
OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to amend this bill,
as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The
motion carried. Council Member Beck made a motion to pass the bill, as amended,
seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight
ayes.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A SCRAP DEALER'S LICENSE TO
HERMAN T. WILLIAMS, D /B /A SOUTH MAIN AUTO PARTS, 1819 SOUTH
MAIN STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to continue this resolution indefinitely,
seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 96jr- 82 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE AWARD OF ONE CONTRACT IN
EXCESS OF $10,000.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF PAINT THROUGH THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PAINT -UP PROGRAM AND MONROE /SAMPLE
PAINT -UP PROGRAM AS ADMINISTERED BY THE BUREAU OF HOUSING.
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WHEREAS, low bids for the purchase of paint under the Community Development
Paint -up and Monroe /Sample Paint -up programs have exceeded $10,000.
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 C. E. Lee Company, Inc., to
supply paint for the Paint -up programs. The total amount of the contract shall not
exceed thirty -eight thousand dollars ($38,000.00).
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/ Lewis A. McGann
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Kathryn Baumgartner,
Director of the Bureau of Housing, indicated there were three Paint -up programs
operating in the City; Monroe /Sample Street Area, one city -wide to any homeowner
cited by Neighborhood Code Enforcement for peeling paint, and one with the Neighborhood
Groups within the strategy areas who are painting homes of elderly and /or handicapped
individuals. Fred Rice, & Mary Rice, 717 S. Kentucky; Jane Swan, 1706 S. Walnut,
spoke against the price of this paint. Kathy Baumgartner indicated the paint was
publically bid and had certain requirements. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion
to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council member Beck. The resolution was adopted
by a roll call vote of five ayes and three nays (Councvil Members Crone, Drombowski
and Voorde.)
RESOLUTION NO. 968 -82 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT TO THE
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT, AN APPLICATOIN FOR A GRANT UNDER THE "PARTNERSHIPS
FOR NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE DELIVERY DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM."
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, acting through the office of the Mayor and the
Common Council, has successfully sought to supplement existing revenue sources through
discretionary funds from Departments of the United States Government; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Partnerships For Neighborhood Service Delivery
Demonstration Program is to strengthen the links between the executive departments
of the City of South Bend and neighborhood based organizations in order to lead to
increased levels of service delivery to Cty residents; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor is the Chief Executive Officer of the City, and is the applicant
for a grant called "Partnerships For Neighborhood Service Delivery Demonstration
Program" under the auspices of the United States Department of Hosuing and Urban
Development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of South
Benfd, Indiana:
SECTION I. Hereby establish the authority of the Mayor of the City of South
Bend to submit an application for funds in the amount of One Hundred Thousand ($100,000)
dollars to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development under the
"Partnerships For Neighborhood Service Delivery Demonstration Program."
SECTION II. Hereby designates the Department of Development as the administrative
agent for the program. The Department of Development shall submit to the Common
Council in a line item budget in ordinance from prior to any expenditures of any
grant money received upon approval of this application.
SECTION III. The Department of Development shall submit a copy of the "Partnerships
For Neighborhood Service Delivery Demonstration Program" to the members of the Common
Council prior to submittal of the grant application to the Department of Housing and
Urban Development.
SECTION IV. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by theCommon Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s /Lewis A. McGann
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Jon Hunt, Director of the
Department of Development, indicated the purpose of this demonstration program was
to develop partnerships between local governments and neighborhood groups to deliver
public services more effectively. He indicated that neighborhood organizations
would take a direct role in administering services. He indicated the services would
be new, or higher levels of existing services already provided by neighborhood groups,
and will not detract from present city services in any way. Council Member Szymkowiak
made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Beck. The resolution
was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
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RESOLUTION NO. 9§&82 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND APPROVING THE LEASE OF THE STORYLAND ZOO PROPERTY
WITHIN RUM VILLAGE PARK TO ORPHAN ANIMAL CARE FACILITY.
WHEREAS, the City ofSouth Bend, Indiana, owns a facility known as Storyland Zoo
which is located within Rum Village Park in the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, said facility has been closed by the Board of Park Commissioners and
is no longer operated for a public purpose due to the lack of funds; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Park Commissioners has continued to maintain the vacant
facility in order to prevent deterioration and vandalism of said facility and the
Board of Park Commissioners does not intend to reopen the facility for a public
purpose within the reasonably foreseeable future; and
WHEREAS, it is in the City's best interest that the facility be occupied and
maintained in order to prevent deterioration and vandalism of said facility; and
WHEREAS, the Orphan Animal Care Facility is an Indiana not - for - profit corporation
with tax exempt status, organized for the purpose of rehabilitating injured wild
animals and it desires to lease the Storyland Zoo facility to be used as an animal
refuge and rehabilitation center; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend desires to encourage and facilitate the care
and rehabilitation of injured wild animals within the City of SouthBend; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Board of Park Commissioners to enter
into a lease agreement with Orphan Animal Care Facility
for the use and maintenance of the Storyland Zoo property as a wild animal refuge
and rehabilitation center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend
as follows:
SECTION 1. That this lease, a copy of which is attached hereto, dated June 21,
1982, for the lease of the Storyland Zoo property between the,Board of Park Commissioners
and the Orphan Animal Care Facility is hereby approved.
SECTION 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage by the South Bend Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Lewis A. McGann
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Mr. James Seitz, Superintendent
of Parks, indicated this lease could be renewed for two years. He indicated Animal
Care would pay all utility costs incurred, with the exception of water. He indicated
all changes, alterations, improvements, remodeling and new construction would be
done at Animal Care's expense, and they would be responsible for the maintenance and
repair of all structures. He indicated there would be a resident caretaker. He
said the Park Board would appoint a representative to serve as an advisory member of
Animal Care's Board of Directors. Paul Nash, a representative of Animal Care, indicated
they cared for injured animals, and were a wildlife rehabilitation center. Council
Member Voorde made a motion to continue public hearing on this resolution until July
12, and refer it to the Park and Recreation Committee, seconded by Council Member
Dombrowski. The motion failed on a roll call vote of two ayes (Council Members
Dombrowski and Voorde) and six nays. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt
this resolution, seconded by Council Member Beck. The resolution was adopted by a
roll call vote of six ayes and two nays (Council Members Dombrowski and Voorde.)
Council Member Taylor made a motion to recess, seconded by Council Member Beck. The
motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 8:30 p.m., and reconvened at 8:52
p.m.
BILLS, FIRST READING
BILL NO. 66 -82
A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE
EAST -WEST 1/2 ALLEY WHICH EXTENDS FROM LAFAYETTE ST., ON
THE EAST TO THE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY ON THE WEST AND IMMEDIATELY
ABUTTED BY LOTS 64 & 65 OF SOUTH BEND CITY ADDITION.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second reading July 12, 1982, seconded by Council Member
Zielinski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 67 -82 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE
FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY NORTH OF EWING AVENUE RUNNING WEST
FROM CATALPA TO THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY FOR A DISTANCE
OF 140 FEET, ALL BEING IN CITY VIEW PLACE, SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA.
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This bill had first reading. Council Member Zielinski made a motion to set this
bill for public hearing and second reading July 12, 1982, seconded by Council Member
Crone. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 68 -82 A BILL APPROPRIATING $28,438.22 FROM THE YOUTH SERVICE
BUREAU FUND FOR OPERATING FUNDS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE
YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second reading July 12, 1982, seconded by Council Member
Crone. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 69 -82 A BILL APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR OPERATION OF -THE YOUTH
SERVICE BUREAU SHELTER.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second reading July 12, 1982, seconded by Council Member
Voorde. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 70 -82 A BILL APPROVING THE AWARD OF A BID IN THE AMOUNT OF
$39,891.00 TO SLATILE ROOFING FOR ROOF REPAIRS TO BE DONE
AT THE SOUTH BEND WATER WORKS BUILDING, WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, DIGESTER #1 AND DIGESTER #3.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for
public hearing and second reading July 12, 1982, seconded by Council Member Taylor.
The motion carried.
BILL NO. 71 -82
A BILL APPROVING THE AWARD OF BIDS FOR CHEMICALS, FOR THE
SOUTH BEND WATER WORKS AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, TO
K. A. STEEL CHEMICALS, CONSERVATION CHEMICAL COMPANY,
HERCULES, INC., FISHER -CALO CHEMICAL COMPANY, BONDED CHEMICAL
COMPANY AND WATCON, INC.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for
public hearing and second reading July 12, 1982, seconded by Council Member Zielinski.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 7072 -82
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 4 OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, BY THE
INCLUSION OF NEW SECTION 4 -40 ENTITLED OUTDOOR MOTION
PICTURE THEATERS.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to suspend the rules
and have public hearing and second reading on the bills, seconded by Council member
Zielinski. The motion carried on a roll call vote of eight ayes. 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 Lewis McGann, made the presentation
for the bill. He indicated a substitute bill had been filed with the City Clerk.
Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to accept the substitute bill filed with the
City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried. Council
Member McGann indicated he was introducing this bill as a result of the public outcry
recently heard about the moives being seen and heard by both paying and non - paying
patrons in our City. He indicated this bill would require all outdoor motion picture
theaters to meet the same licensing standards. He indicated that the screen of an
outdoor theater shall be of such height and angle so that the picture is not visible
from any public highway, right -of -way, street or alley. Kathy Cekanski - Farrand,
Council Attorney, indicated that the substitute bill contained a new section entitled
Legal Findings. She indicated this bill meets the constitutional requirements and
meets the delicate balance of legitimate business interests of the outdoor theater
business, with the public health and safety requirements this budy is in charge of.
Carolyn Photenhauer, assistant City Attorney, indicated that the Administration
shares the Council's concerns with the problems that can be created by an outdoor
theater. She indicated they supported this bill. Council Member Beck indicated she
felt more time should be given to studying the implications of this bill. Fred
Rice, 717 S. Kentucky; Ann Ayds, 1318 Elliott; Clifford Ayds, 1318 Elliott; Oscar
Brookins, 701 W. LaSalle; Pastor Terry Wallace, Fellowship Baptist Church; spoke in
opposition to this bill. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to pass this bill,
seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of seven
ayes and one nay (Council Member Beck.)
BILL NO. 73 -82
A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, BY THE INCLUSION OF NEW
ARTICLE 7 ENTITLED NOISE CONTROL.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Voorde made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second reading July 12, 1982, and refer it to the Residential
Neighborhood Committee, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Reports from Area Plan - Bill No. 48 -82 - 530 Ireland Rd.
Landmark - 644 Monroe.
Council Member Zielinski made a motion to set these bills
second reading July 12, seconded by Council Member Crone.
Council Member Voorde made a motion to set Bill No. 32 -82
second reading July 12, seconded by Council Member Beck.
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PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Clifford Aydes, 1318 Elliott and Mary Rice, 717 Kentucky, spoke regarding pornography
in the City. Paul Hooker, 914 E. Donald, spoke in support of the stationary noise
ordinance. Jim Brown, 4638 Fellows, spoke against the rezoning at 530 E. Ireland.
NEW BUSINESS
Council Member Voorde made a mtoion to reconsider his motion to set Bill No. 32 -82
for public hearing, as it should be Bill No. 33 -82, 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 9:45 p.m.
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