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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-23-83 Council Meeting Minutes17FI REGULAR MEETING MAY 23, 1983 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, May 23, 1983, at 7:OO p.m. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak McGann, Taylor, Zielinski, Crone, Harris, Voorde and Beck Absent: None 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 May 9, 1983, meeting of the Council and found them correct. The sub - committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved. 4s4 Beverlie J. Beck Isl Beverly D. Crone Council Member Serge made a motion that the minutes of the May 9, 1983, meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried. SPECIAL BUSINESS Council President Beck indicated that the May 23 meeting of the Common Council would be aired on Cable Channel 3, May 24, at 7:00 p.m. Council President Beck indicated that an informal meeting concerning the "Violin Woman" would be held on June 27, 1983, at 4:00 p.m., in the Chambers. Council Member Harris made a motion to suspend the rules and have public hearing on a resolution, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO..1055 -83 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING MARCHMONT KOVAS FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY AS THE CITY GOVERNMENT WRITER FOR THE SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE. WHEREAS, Marchmont Kovas has been employed by the South Bend Tribune since March of 1940; and WHEREAS, Marchmont Kovas began as a general assignment reporter and then was promoted to the "City Hall Beat" in November of 1963; and WHEREAS, for the past twenty (20) years, Marchmont Kovas has brought objectivety and the highest standards of professional journalism in his reporting of South Bend City Government. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council, on behalf of all of the citizens of South Bend, publicly commends and thanks South Bend Tribune writer Marchmont Kovas for his more than forty years of dedicated service to our Community. SECTION II. The Common Council publicly acknowledges the many contributions to our Community through his thoughtful and factual writings, and wishes him and his family continued good fortune in the years ahead. 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/ Joseph T. Serge /s/ Beverlie J. Beck /s/ Walter M. Szymkowiak /s/ Lewis A. McGann /s/ Rogert G. Taylor /s/ Raymond C. Zielinski /s/ Beverly D. Crone /s/ John J. Harris, Jr. /s/ John Voorde V. REGULAR MEETING MAY 23, 1983 A public hearing was held on the resolution the resolution. She commended Marchmont for reporting. Council Member Szymkowiak made 'a by Council Member Serge. The resolution was ayes. at this time. Council Member Crone read his dedication, and many years of government motion to adopt this resolution, seconded adopted by a roll call vote of nine Council Member Taylor made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Voorde. 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 May 23, 1983, at 7:08 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Zielinski presiding. BILL NO. 26 -83 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (3026 - 3102 ARDMORE TRAIL.) This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Larry Magliozzi, from Area Plan, indicated this rezoning received a favorable recommendation. Michael Murphy, attorney representing the petitioner, described the surrounding area, which is basically commercial. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The motion carried. BILL NO. 34 -83 A BILL APPROPRIATING $7,250.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND TO ASSIST IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PARENTS` RESOURCE CENTER BY PROJECT HEAD START OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY AND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY 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. Colleen Rosenfeld, Director of Community Development, made the presentation for this bill. She indicated these funds would be used to move a portable classroom building to 533 S. Scott, to provide services such as; teaching sewing skills, child behavior and development, and to provide parents with a common meeting place and establish a library for use by parents. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. BILL NO. 37 -83 A BILL APPROPRIATING $25,000 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL AREVENUE SHARING FOR THE WESTERN AVENUE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 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.. Jon Hunt, Director of.Economic Development, made the presentation for this bill. He indicated this appropriation would initiate the Western Avenue Economic Development Project. He indicated the funds will be used to develop design standards, the financing mechanisms, and the management components of this project. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The motion carried. There being no further business to Member Taylor made a motion to rise Member Voorde. The motion carried. ATTEST: City Clerk REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED come before the Committee of the Whole, Council and report to the Council, seconded by Council ATTEST: C irman 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 7:35 p.m. Council President Beck presiding and nine members present. BILLS, SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 7188 -83 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (3026 - 3102 ARDMORE TRAIL.) This bill had second reading. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. REGULAR MEETING MAY 23, 1983 ORDINANCE NO. 7189 -83 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $7,250.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND TO ASSIST IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PARENTS` RESOURCE CENTER BY PROJECT HEAD START OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY AND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. 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. ORDINANCE NO. 7190 -83 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $25,000 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL AREVENUE SHARING FOR THE WESTERN AVENUE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had second reading. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 1056 -83 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE FOR A RECYCLING /TRANSFER STATION (STC RECYCLING, INC.) FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1983. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend recognizes the contributions that recycling operations such as recycling /transfer stations make to the community; and the Council further realizes that such operations must be reasonably regulated in order to minimize any environmental or aesthetic nuisances which may be created by the operations of recycling /transfer stations 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 recycling /transfer stations; and WHEREAS, in accordance with these rules and regulations, inspections of the recycling /transfer station have been completed by the Department of Code Enforcement and the Fire Prevention Bureau, and it has been found that such premises are fit and proper for the maintenance and operation of such a business; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works, at its meeting held on May 16, 1983, recommended the approval of the recycling /transfer station license for STC Recycling, Inc. by appropriate action 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 the following recycling/ transfer station be approved based upon the satisfactory review of the property by the Department of Code Enforcement and the Fire Prevention Bureau as of inspections made on May 13, 1983, and subsequent favorable recommendation by the Board of Public Works. STC Recycling, Inc. 445 N. Sheridan St. 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. John Leszczynski, City Engineer, indicated this resolution met all requirements of the Engineering Department and the Code Enforcement Department. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1057 -83 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. WHEREAS, the U.S. Small Business Administration was recently authorized to. provide funds for the rehabilitation of public parks and recreation areas and only projects whose primary focus is landscaping are eligible for funding; and WHEREAS, funds for landscaping for the East Race Project have been deleted because of budgetary reductions and said landscaping is essential for the final completion of the East Race Project. 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 U.S. Small Business Administration to provide , �.fF4 REGULAR MEETING MAY 23, 1983 landscaping funds for the East Race Project. 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 A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. James Seitz, Superintendent of Parks, this grant was needed to provide landscaping funds for the East Race Project. Council "Member Serge made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 38 -83 A BILL VACATING THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE SECOND ALLEY WEST OF HARRIS STREET RUNNING SOUTH FROM POLAND STREET, WHICH IS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Zielinski made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading June 13,1983, and refer it to the Zoning and Vacations Committee, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 39 -83 A BILL APPROPRIATING $20,500.00 FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A NEIGHBORHOOD PAINT -UP PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading June 13, 1983, and refer it to the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried. BILL NO. 40 -83 A BILL APPROPRIATING $60,500 FROM THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FUND FOR CAPITAL EQUIPMENT AND REPAIRS. This bill had first reading. Council Member Crone made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading June 13, 1983, and refer it to the Public Safety Committee, seconded by Council Member Taylor.. The motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council'Member Zielinski made a motion to set Bill No. 20 -83 for public hearing and second rading June 27, 1983, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Council Member Crone made a motion to set Bill No. 35 -83 for public hearing and second reading, June 13, 1983, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Mr. James Seitz, Superintendent of Parks, gave a progress report concerning the Fredricks House. He indicated there were insufficient assets to build a park, and it will depend upon the 1st Source Bank on a decision concerning the house. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council Member Taylor made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member McGann. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. ATTEST: Ci y Clerk APPROVED: t�.�_ ..'f