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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-26-83 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1983 "3 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, September 26, 1983, 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, 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 September 12, 1983, meeting of the Council and found them correct. The sub - committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved. /s/ Beverlie J. Beck 7-s7-Beverly D. Crone Council Member Taylor made a motion that the minutes of the September 12, 1983, meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. SPECIAL BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 1088 -83 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CTY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA COMMENDING ALL F THE PERSONS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE "RAP WITH GRANDMA AND GRANDPA PROGRAM" WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council recognizes that the "RAP WITH GRANDMA AND GRANDPA PROGRAM" was held between June 21, 1983 and August 11, 1983; and WHEREAS, the main objective of the program was to encourage members of the Older Adults Council and other interested persons to serve at neighborhood schools in the hope of developing a rapport with the children; and WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes that volunteers were at five (5) community schools and parks during the Nutrition and Park Program hours, namely: Lincoln School, Nuner School, Studebaker School, Kennedy School, and Kelly Park. WHEREAS, the program consisted of speakers, showing crafts, playing games and puzzles, and participating in contests; and WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council congratulates all of the participants of the "Rap with Grandma and Grandpa Program" for a job well done. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CIY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend congratulates all of the participants of the "Rap with Grandma and Grandpa Program" which was held between June 21 and August 11th. SECTION II. The Common Council expresses its sincere appreciation on behalf of the community for all of the efforts and hard work of those who shared their expertise and experiences with our Community's youth. SECTION III. The Common Council wishes to especially thank Ruth Shirk, Chairman of the Rap with Grandma and Grandpa Program" and Josephine Curtis, Chairman of the Older Adults Council in coordinating this very successful program, and hopes that it will be held again in 1984. SECTION IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Beverly D. Crone Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution. Council Member Crone read the resolution, congratulated Ruth Shirk and Josephine Curtis, and presented a copy of the resolution to them. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member McGann. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. James Regeland, member of the South Bend Energy Conservation Commission, gave the commission's report on city -owned buildings. He indicated October has been declared Energy Month by the Governor, and it was the intent of the Commission to be especially active during October to show its commitment to reducing energy consumption and costs REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1983 for the South Bend City Government and the community as a whole. REPORTS Council Member Voorde indicated that the Zoning and Vacations Committee had met on Bill No. 98 -83, and no action was taken. He indicated this bill should be continued until the access agreements are filed with the City Clerk and passed on to the Board of Works. Council Member McGann indicated that the Parks Committee had met on Bill No. 104 -83 and recommended it favorable. Council Member Serge indicated that the Personnel and Finance Committee had met on Bill nos. 105, 106 and 107 -83 and recommended them favorable. Council Member Taylor made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member McGann. 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 September 26, at 7:17 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Zielinski presiding. BILL NO. 98 -83 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY: THE FIRST ALLEY EAST OF EDDY STREET RUNNING SOUTH FROM JEFFERSON BOULEVARD TO WAYNE STREET, NORTH BETWEEN LOTS 5 AND 6 AND LOTS 88 AND 89 FOR A DISTANCE OF 335 FEET MORE OR LESS BEING IN SUNNYMEDE 1ST EDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. Council Member Voorde made a motion to continue this bill until all agreements are met, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried. BILL NO. 97 -83 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 7225 -83 FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE YEAR 1984, BY THE INCLUSION OF SPECIFIC SALARY AMOUNTS FOR THE CROSSING GUARDS. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Sherry Petz, Deputy Controller, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this bill establishes salary levels for the crossing guards in 1984. Council Member Harris made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. BILL NO. 100 -83 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 2 -3 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, LIMITING THE TERM OF THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Beck spoke in favor of limiting the term of the Council president. Council Member Crone made a motion to accept the substitute bill, seconded by Council Member Harris. The motion carried. Kathryn Brookins, 701 W. LaSalle, spoke against limiting the Council president' term. Dominic DaCasta, 754 N. Cottage Grove, spoke against the substitute bill. He indicated he would like to see the presidency limited to two year terms. Council Member Crone made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Harris. The motion carried. BILL NO. 101 -83 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2 -10 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND BY THE INCLUSION OF THE ZONING AND VACATIONS COMMITTEE AS A STANDING COMMITTEE. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council President Beck made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this bill would make the Zoning and Vacation Committee a standing committee of the Council. Council Member McGann made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Harris. The motion carried. BILL NO. 103 -83 A BILL AUTHORIZING THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE INTERESTS OF W &B REALTY, AN INDIANA PARTNERSHIP UNDER THE $175,000 CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND (W &B REALTY) TO JANICE FAYE CORSON. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Kenneth Fedder, attorney for the Economic Development Commission, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated the intent of this bill was to assume the right, title, interest, duties and liabilities of W &B Partnership of the lease and trust indenture to Janice Faye Corson. He indicated the assignors will remain liable on this obligation if the assignment is approved. He indicated they will continue to operate the Koszegi Leather and Vinyl Manufacturing Company. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 104 -83 A BILL APPROVING THE SALE OF A PORTION OF VOORDE PARK DECLARED TO BE EXCESS PARK PROPERTY NOT SET ASIDE BY STATE OR CITY LAW FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. James Seitz, Superintendent of Parks, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this bill would approve the sale of two acres of land on the west end of Voorde Park. He indicated that although the Park Board is usually against the selling of any park owned land, the Board felt that the selling of a small unused portion of Voorde Park would be in the best interest of the City of South Bend. Dominic DaCosta, 754 N. Cottage Grove; and David Albert, 1252 E. LaSalle, spoke against the sale of this land. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member McGann. The motion carried. BILL NO. 105 -83 A BILL APPROPRIATING $15,000 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE GENERAL REVENUE SHARING TRUST FUND FOR REFURNISHING THE EAST SECTOR POLICE SUBSTATION. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be-heard. Joel Wolvos of the Police Department, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation would be used for maintenance repairs to bring the facility, located at 420 N. Francis, in compliance with current building codes. Dominic DaCosta, 754 N. Cottage Grove; and George Hardesty, 3204 E. Edison, spoke against this bill. Council Member Crone made a motion to amend the bill by changing the word refurnishing in the title to refurbishing, and in Section I, change the word refurnish to refurbish, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. Council Member McGann made a motion to combine public hearing on ill No. 106 -83 and 107 -83, seconded by Council Member Harris. The motion carried. BILL NO. 106 -83 A BILL APPROPRIATING $73,478.00 FROM THE LOCAL EQUAL EMPLOYMENT AND EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY FUND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. BILL NO. 107 -83 A BILL TRANSFERRING $720.00 BETWEEN VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, ALL ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FUND OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bills, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Larry Johnson, Director of Human Rights, made the presentation for the bills. He indicated that a substitute bill had been filed for Bill No. 106 -83. Council Member McGann made a motion to accept the substitute bill, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried. He indicated this appropriation would enable the Commission to enforce the law prohibiting illegal discrimination and develop programs designed to promote equal opportunity in employment and housing. He indicated that Bill No. 107 -83 is a transfer to pay unexpectly high telephone bills. Council Member Voorde - made a motion Voorde made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Harris. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend Bill No. 107 -83 to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council Member Beck made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried. ATTEST: City Clerk REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED ATTEST: an 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 8:10 p.m. Council President Beck presiding and nine members present. REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1983 BILLS, SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 7246 -83 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 7225 -83 FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE YEAR 1984, BY THE INCLUSION OF SPECIFIC SALARY AMOUNTS FOR THE CROSSING GUARDS. This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Harris. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7247 -83 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2 -3 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, BY CLARIFYING THE FIRST ANNUAL REGULAR MEETING DATE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend the bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member McGann. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass the bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7248 -83 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2 -10 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND BY THE INCLUSION OF THE ZONING AND VACATIONS COMMITTEE AS A STANDING COMMITTEE. This bill had second reading. Council Member McGann made a motion to pass.this bill, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7249 -83 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE INTERESTS OF W &B REALTY, AN INDIANA PARTNERSHIP UNDER THE $175,000 CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND (W &B REALTY) TO JANICE FAYE CORSON. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7250 -83 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SALE OF A PORTION OF VOORDE PARK DECLARED TO BE EXCESS PARK PROPERTY NOT SET ASIDE BY STATE OR CITY LAW FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES. This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7251 -83 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $15,000 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE GENERAL REVENUE SHARING TRUST FUND FOR REFURBISHING THE EAST-SECTOR POLICE SUBSTATION. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend the bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member McGann. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass the bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member McGann. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7252 -83 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $73,478.00 FROM THE LOCAL EQUAL EMPLOYMENT AND EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY FUND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend the bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member McGann. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass the bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member McGann. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7253 -83 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $720.00 BETWEEN VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, ALL ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FUND OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION. This bill had second reading. Council Member McGann 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. lf089 -83 AN INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE FINANCING OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES FOR ALLIED PRODUCTS CORPORATION. At the present time there are insufficient employment opportunities and insufficient diversification of business, commerce and industry in and near the City of South Bend, Indiana (the "City "); and REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1983 The economic welfare of the City would be benefitted by the acquisition, construction and installation of economic development facilities pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 36 -7 -12 (the "Act "); and Allied Products Corporation (the "Company "), proposes to acquire, construct and install economic development facilities as defined in the Act if the City will finance costs of such economic development facilities pursuant to the Act; and The South Bend Economic Development Commission has adopted a resolution making certain findings with respect to such proposed economic development facilities (the "Project "), and has forwarded such resolution to this Common Council; 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 financed 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 not to exceed $6,500,000, which bonds will not be general obligations of the city but will be payable - solely 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, construction and installation of the economic development facilities in reliance upon this resolution. 4. Any expenses incurred in connection with these - proceedings shall be included in the Project Costs and reimbursed from the proceeds of said Bonds. 5. The liability and obligation of the Commission and the City shall be limited solely to the good faith efforts to consummate said proceedings and issue the Bonds and neither the Commission, the city, its officers or agents shall incur any liability whatsoever if, for any reason, the proposed issuance of the Bonds is not consummated. 6. This inducement Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council. /s/ Beverlie J. Beck Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution. Kenneth Fedder, attorney for the Economic Development Commission, indicated Allied Products Corporation planned to purchase a portion of the lease complex, renovate the complex and purchase additional equipment. He indicated that approximately 25 additional employees would be hired. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION'NO. 1090 -83 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ST. JOSEPH COUNTY AND THE CITY OF MISHAWAKA FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING THE CHARTER AGREEMENT WHICH ESTABLISHES THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY EMPLOYMENT TRAINING CONSORTIUM, HEREAFTER TO BE KNOWN AS THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY JOB TRAINING PROGRAM, TO BE THE GRANT RECIPIENT AND ADMINISTRATOR OF FUNDS UNDER THE JOB TRAINING PROGRAM ACT. WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of South Bend is the Chief Executive Officer of the City; and WHEREAS, the Governor of Indiana has designated an area consisting of St. Joseph County, Indiana, as the designated service area to receive funds and administer programs under the Job Training Parnership Act; and WHEREAS, the Mayor of South Bend, in conjunction with the Chief elected officials of the City of Mishawaka and St. Joseph County, has agreed with Michiana PIC, Inc., a private industry council for the designated service area for the purposes of the Job Training Partnership Act, that a joint board consisting of the chief elected officials of Mishawaka, South Bend, and St. Joseph County and two representatives of Michiana PIC, Inc., shall act as grant recipient and the administrative entity for the Job Training Partnership funds; and WHEREAS, the City of South Bend has already entered into an agreement with St. Joseph County to establish a joint Employment and Training Consortium pursuant to Resolutions of this Council; and WHEREAS, to facilitate the transition from the Comprehensive and Employment Training Act of 1973 as amended to the Job Training Partnership Act, it would be best to utilize the already staff and expertise of the entity heretofore known as the St. .s .7,57 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1983 Joseph County Employment and Training Consortium. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the CVity of South Bend, Indiana: SECTION I. Hereby authorizes the Mayor to enter into the attached Amended Charter Agreement with St. Joseph County and Mishawaka under the Interlocal Cooperation Act, I.C. 36 -1 -7 -1 et seq., which joint venture will thereby be the grant recipient and administrative entity for purposes of the Job Training Partnership Act and the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973, as amended. SECTION II. The Mayor shall submit reports on Job Training Program Activities at the end of each fiscal quarter, detailing expenditures and services performed. SECTION III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and its approval by the Mayor. /s/ Beverlie J. Beck Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution. Tom Bodnar, Deputy City Attorney, indicated this resolution is an amendment to the current CETA Consortium. He indicated that effective October 1 the CETA program will be phased out and replaced by a program established under the Jobs Training Partnershp Act. He indicated that the Private Industry Council must be given a greater role in the organization. He indicated that the Mayor of Mishawaka will become an official member of the five man governing board. Council Member McGAnn made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. 7254 -83 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 6622 -79, PASSED AUGUST 13, 1979, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $6,000,000 CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FIRST MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS (SOUTH BEND FORGE, INC. PROJECT) (ABS INDUSTRIES, INC. - GUARANTOR) AND GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 6781 -80, PASSED MAY 27, 1980, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,000000 CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FIRST MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1980 (SOUTH BEND FORGE, INC. PROJECT) (ABS INDUSTRIES, INC. - GUARANTOR); AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AMENDED BONDS AND OF A SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL TRUST INDENTURE AND SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AGREEMENT. This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to suspend the rules and have public hearing and second reading, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Kenneth Fedder, attorney for the Economic Development Commission, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated that South Bend Forge, Inc., had been sold to Steven J. Bandawat, who will assume the obligation and continue the operation of the plant facility in South Bend, as well as maintain the employees working presently at the plant. The passage of this bill will continue to assure the operation of this facility in the South Bend area and the maintenance of the jobs. Council Member McGann made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council member Zielinski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILL NO. 110 -83 A BILL TRANSFERRING $7,738.00 BETWEEN VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN HOUSING FUND OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION. This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading October 10, and refer it to the Personnel and Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 111 -83 A BILL APPROPRIATING $70,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND TO PROJECT R &S 71, LOGAN STREET IMPROVEMENTS, WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND. This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading October 10, and refer it to the Public Works Committee seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 112 -83 A BILL APPROPRIATING $65,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND TO PROJECT R &S 8305, TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS ON IRELAND ROAD AND OTHER VARIOUS INTERSECTIONS WITHIN SOUTH BEND, WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND. This bill had first reading. Council Member McGann made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading October 10, and refer at to the Public Works Committee, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1983 BILL NO. 113 -83 A BILL APPROPRIATING $25,000.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND TO PROJECT CS821, IRONWOOD- IRELAND RETENTION BASIN, WITHIN THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND. This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading October 10, and refer it to the Utilites Committee, seconded by Council Member . The motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Ronald Radecki, 123 S. St. Peter, indicated the Studebaker collection should be protected under a city ordinance. Phil Brown, member of the Studebaker Driver's Club, indicated they have $50,000 set aside awaiting a permanent site for the collection. He indicated they were in favor of the Freeman - Spicer Building. There being no further business to come before the Council unfinished or new, Council Member McGann made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Harris. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:53 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: resident J