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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-23-75 Council Meeting Minutes++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + /. + + + + + + + ++ REGULAR MEETING JUNE 23, 1975 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 23, 1975, at 7:07 p.m., Council President Roger O. Parent presiding. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent. ABSENT: None. REGULAR MEETING JUNE 23. 1975 REGULAR MEETING (CONTINUED) At this time, Council President Parent indicated that Mr. Robert G. Swanson, President of the Michiana Chapter of the National Paraplegia Foundation, had asked to make a short presentation to the Council. He introduced Mr. Swanson to the audience and Council members. Mr. Swanson indicate( that he resided at 2734 Arrowhead Drive, and he presented to Council President Parent petitions containing 8,000 signatures of citizens of South Bend who supported the need for public transporta• tion for the elderly and disabled persons in the community. He stated that these persons advocate a program to provide public transportation in the form of a dial -a -bus or mini -bus, etc., and the installation of hydraulic lifts for wheelchair persons. He talked about the needs of the elderly in the downtown area once the housing project was completed. He stated that there was not a groce: store in the immediate vicinity, something which was a necessity. He talked about the possibility of an injunction being filed against the Public Transportation Corporation of South Bend because o: its neglect shown to the handicapped and elderly for many years. He mentioned the possibility of future funds for the Public Transportation Corporation being cut off if the injunction was filed. He asked that the City Council attend the meeting of the County Council which was scheduled for June 24th because a public hearing was to be held at that time concerning the proposed employment tax for the Public Transportation Corporation. Council President Parent thanked Mr. Swanson for his efforts in helping the handicapped and elderly of the community. Councilman Taylor made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Councilman Serge. The motion carried. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee of the Whole on Monday, June 23, 1975, at 7:15 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Odell Newburn presided. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT AND INDENTURE OF TRUST AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF PERTAINING TO ALFRED ZEILER, JR. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Kenneth Fedder, Attorney for the South Bend Development Commission, indicated that the commission has been active although he had not appeared before the Council for a few weeks asking for approval of bond issues. He stated that, on May 23, 1975, the commission passed its resolution pertaining to the application of Alfred Zeiler. He indicated that the County Council had also passed a resolution agreeing with the underlying purpos, of the application. He indicated that Mr. Richard Kramer, the attorney representing the firm, Alectrico Corporation, was present to make a brief explanation concerning the bond issue. Mr. Kramer indicated that the amount of the proposed bond was $425,000 over a period of 20 years in accordance with the terms of the lease agreement and indenture of trust. He introduced Mr. Alfred Zeiler, principal stockholder of the corporation. He explained that the company dealt with elec- trical contracts for industry and electrical rewinding and rebuilding work. He indicated that, if the bond issue was approved, Mr. Zeiler would be able to acquire an existing facility in St. Joseph County. This facility would be remodeled and re- equipped. At the present time, 44 persons were employed and the firm handled an annual payroll of $550,000 to $575,000. With the new facili- the number of jobs would be increased to 75 persons with a payroll around $900,000 and over. Councilman Kopczynski asked about the normal area of operation for the firm. Mr. Zeiler indicated that the normal area would be expanded to approximately 75 miles along Lake Michigan. Councilman Kopczynski wondered how long the corporation had been in existence, and Mr. Zeiler indicated that the firm had been in existence 13 years. Councilman Serge asked about the location of the company, and Mr. Kramer indicated that the firm would be moved from Union Street in Mishawaka to Currant Road north of McKinley Highway. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Common Council, seconded by Councilman Serge. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE FINANCING AND ACQUISITION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND THE LEASING OF THE SAME TO ST. JOSEPH DEVELOPMENT CO., INC., AN INDIANA CORPORATION; AUTHORIZING THE SUBLETTING OF PORTIONS OF SUCH PROJECT TO, AMONG OTHERS, ST. JOSEPH BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AN INDIANA BANKING ASSOCIATION; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND CONFIRMING THE SALE OF $2,300,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1975 (ST. JOSEPH DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. PROJECT) FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COST OF FINANCING AND ACQUIRING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND NECESSARY EXPENSES INCIDENTAL THERETO; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INDENTURE SECURING THE BONDS; APPROVING THE FORM OF A SUBLEASE FROM ST. JOSEPH DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. TO ST. JOSEPH BANK AND TRUST COMPANY; AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Kenneth Fedder, Attorney for the South Bend Development Commission, made the presentation for the ordinance. He stated that the application has been worked on at the commission level for several years. He stated that, on January 16, 1974 an ordinance and resolution was filed with the Council which was referred to the Ordinance Committ He requested that the ordinance and resolution be stricken on the basis of the new ordinance which was filed on May 30, 1975, which was having public hearing at this time. Councilman Nemeth made a motion to strike the ordinance and resolution pertaining to St. Joseph Development which was filed in the City Clerk's Office on January 16, 1974, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried. Mr. Fedder indicated that the facility was already in operation at the present time and was occupied primarily by the IBM Corporation. He stated that Mr. C. Victor Manny from the Chicag �y . REGULAR MEETING JUNE 23 1975 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) Bond Firm, Borge and Pitt, was the attorney working on the bond. He explained that the commission met on May 23, 1975, and reviewed the various documents pertaining to the bond issue of $2,300,000, He stated that the American Fletcher National Bank from Indianapolis would be the purchaser of the bonds. The project was located in the downtown renewal area; and Mr. Fedder introduced Mr. Manny to the Council. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Common Council, seconded by Council President Parent. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $25,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMIN- ISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Police Chief John Walsh made the presentation fo the ordinance. He explained that the appropriation of $25,000 would be used for the continuation the overtime foot patrol program which he felt was very helpful and effective. Mrs. Lee Swan, 2022 South Swygart Avenue, wondered how the areas for the program were chosen. Pol: Chief Walsh indicated that the high crime areas were incorporated into the program. Mrs. Swan wondered how many crimes were recorded in areas covered by the foot patrol. Chief Walsh indicated that he could furnish that information although he did not have it readily available. Mrs. Swan indicated that she questioned the effectiveness of the program although she stated that she would not ask Chief Walsh to stop the program. She felt the program could be more effective. She suggested that every attempt be made to make the program more effective. Councilman Serge thanked (Chief Walsh for the fine job his department had done in the Pinhook area. He felt the program was effective in that area and it did help to prevent crime. Councilman Horvath felt the figures furnished to the Council by Chief Walsh were very impressive and the Council could see from those figures that the program was working. He stated that he was aware that the money was limited; however, he wished the program could be incorporated into all areas of the city. Councilman Szymkowiak wondered if the motorcycles which were purchased in the past were being used by the officers. He wondered if this would be feasible and would be an asset to the officers involved in the program. Chief Walsh indicated that the cycles were purchased some time ago and were very small and could not be ridden easily. He indicated that there had been some discussion on getting rid of the cycles. Councilman Szymkowiak indicated that the Council had been told that the cycles were needed and it would help the department. He wondered why something that could not be used had been purchased. Chief Walsh indicated that he could not answer that question because he had not been Police Chief when the cycles were purchased. Council President Parent indicated that he supported the program. He felt the purpose of the program was to deter crime and this was being done. Councilman Kopczynski asked about the amount of time used in which the officers were actual: on foot. Chief Walsh indicated that two - thirds of the total hours spent on the program were spent on foot. Some of the time had been spent in cars, at Jackson High School, the downtown area and al Pinhook. Councilman Kopczynski wondered if anything was being done to assign the officers to this type of work as a part of routine work in the event revenue sharing funds would not be available for the program in the future. Chief Walsh indicated that officers from the beat cars would have to be removed to accomplish the program at the present time. He stated that this was not being (done. Councilman Kopczynski stated that the cycles purchased previously were useless, and he wondered how they would be disposed of. Chief Walsh indicated that the Board of Public Works wouli advertise for bids. Councilman Nemeth wondered if the program could continue through 1975 with the appropriation request of $25,000. Chief Walsh indicated that the amount of $25,000 would take the program through October or November. He stated that, thus far this year, $45,000 had been expender Mr. Michael Carrington, Public Safety Director, indicated that, initially a $90,000 request for the year was made. He stated that the Council had asked that the amount be cut in half. This had beet done and an appropriation of $45,000 had been approved by the Council. He stated that, because of fiscal problems, the administration had requested that only $25,000 be requested at this time. Councilman Miller made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Common Council, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. There being no further business to a motion to rise and report to the (ATTEST: CITY CLERK (REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED come before the Committee of the Whole, Councilman Taylor made Council, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried ATT HAIRMAN Be it remembered that the regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, reconvened in the Council Chambers at 7:40 p.m., Council President Parent presiding and nine membe3 present. IREPORT 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 respectfully report that it has inspected the minutes of the June 9, 1975, regular meeting of the Council and found them correct. The sub- committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved. s/ Roger 0. Parent Councilman Kopczynski made a motion that the report be accepted as read and placed on file and the minutes be approved, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING JUNE 23, 1975 REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED) REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Councilman Kopczynski made a motion to waive the reading of the report of the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Counci men Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent). REPORT FROM THE AREA PLAN COMMISSION (503 East Ohio Street) The Honorable Common Council June 18, 1975 City of South Bend County -City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 In Re: A proposed ordinance and site development plan of Huron N. and Marjorie D. Ruge, to zone from "B" Residential, "B" Height and Area, to "D" Light Industrial, "D" Height and Area, property located at 503 East Ohio Street, City of South Bend. Gentlemen: The attached rezoning petition of Huron N. and Marjorie D. Ruge was legally advertised June 7 and June 14, 1975. The Area Plan Commission gave it a public hearing on June 17, 1975, at which time the following action was taken: "Upon a motion by Rollin Farrand, being seconded by Joseph Serge and carried, the petition of Huron N. and Marjorie D. Ruge, to zone from "B" Residential, "B" Height and Area, to "D" Light Industrial, "D" Height and Area, property located at 503 East Ohio Street, is returned to the Common Council by the Area Plan Commission with an unfavorable recommendation. The reason being that the petition is in conflict with the Southeast Neighborhood Rehabilitation Program." The deliberations of the Area Plan Commission and points considered in arriving at the above decision are shown in minutes of that public hearing and will be forwarded to you at a later date to be made a part of this report. Attached for your consideration in the review of this matter is the Area Plan Commission Staff Report. Very truly yours, s/ Richard S. Johnson RSJ /cm Executive Director attach. cc: Huron N. and Marjorie D. Ruge Mr. Saha Councilman Kopczynski made a motion to set the ordinance referred to in the report for public hearing and second reading on July 14, 1975, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. REPORT FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Mr. Rollin Farrand, Director of the Department of Public Works, made his quarterly report to the Council. He talked about the annual report recently furnished the Council and filed with the City Clerk which had been prepared by the Department of Public Works. He felt his employees had done a great job, as well as other governmental employees. He indicated that organizational charts were included in the annual report which showed the 14 bureaus within the department. He indicated tha each bureau head had submitted a report on the respective bureau. He felt the problem of theft at the Municipal Services Facility had been taken care of, there had been some additional security measures taken, changes in the personnel system had been made, and the vandalism in the city's cemetery was reported. He stated that budget data was not included in detail although some dollar figures were given. He estimated that the city was saved a great deal of money because the department had not hired consultants for many projects but had done the work in- house. Council President Parent thanked Mr. Farrand for his presentation, and Councilman Taylor commended Mr. Farrand on the annual report, indicating that it was very substantial. ORDINANCES, SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 5845 -75 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT AND INDENTURE OF TRUST AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF PERTAINING TO ALFRED ZEILER, JR. This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion to pass the ordinance, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent). ORDINANCE NO. 5846 -75 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE FINANCING AND ACQUISITION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND THE LEASING OF THE SAME TO ST. JOSEPH DEVELOPMENT CO., INC., AN INDIANA CORPORATION; AUTHORIZING THE SUBLETTING OF PORTIONS OF SUCH PROJECT TO, AMONG OTHERS, ST. JOSEPH BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AN INDIANA BANKING ASSOCIATION; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND CONFIRMING THE SALE OF $2,300,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1975 (ST. JOSEPH DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. PROJECT) (continued) REGULAR MEETING JUNE 23, 1975 IREGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED) (ORDINANCE NO. 5846 -75 (CONTINUED) FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COST OF FINANCING AND ACQUIRING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND NECESSARY EXPENSES INCIDENTAL THERETO; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INDENTURE SECURING THE BONDS; APPROVING THE FORM OF A SUBLEASE FROM ST. JOSEPH DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. TO ST. JOSEPH BANK AND TRUST COMPANY; AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO. This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Serge made a motion to pass the ordinance, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent). ORDINANCE NO. 5847 -75 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $25,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Horvath made a motion to pass the ordinance, seconded by Councilman Serge. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent). (RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 487 -75 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE AWARDING OF THREE CONTRACTS IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR REHABILITATION WORK IN THE SOUTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. WHEREAS, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 5689 -74, passed by the South Bend Common Council on June 24, 1974, all contracts in the Neighborhood Development Program in excess of $5,000 must be approved by the Common Council; and WHEREAS, low bids for three properties to be rehabilitated under the Neighborhood Development Program have exceeded $5,000. 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 Slatile Roofing and Sheet Metal Company for the rehabilitation of the following property: Lot 10 H. Studebaker's 1st 610 E. Indiana Ave. $5,546.00 2. That approval be granted to the Redevelopment Commission of the City of South Bend, Indiana, to enter into a contract with Madison Builders, Inc. for the rehabilita- tion of the following properties: 77 Bowman Place 416 E. Indiana Ave. 5,030.00 162 Wenger's & Krieghbaum 510 E. Pennsylvania Ave. 6,218.00 3. 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/ Roger 0. Parent Member of the Common Council XQ I signed only to provide an opportunity for public discussion and Council action on the issue. A public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Mr. Keith Crighton, Manager of the Bureau of Housing, indicated that, on June 17th, the projects were advertised and three bids had received in excess of $5,000 for the rehabilitation of the following properties in the following amounts; 610 East Indiana Avenue $5,546.00 Slatile Roofing and Sheet Metal Company 416 East Indiana Avenue 5,030.00 Madison Builders, Inc. 510 East Pennsylvania Avenue 6,218.00 Madison Builders, Inc. Councilman Serge made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll Gall vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent). RESOLUTION NO. 488 -75 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND TO APPROVE SPECIAL ENGINEERING STUDIES AND REPORTS OF THE ARCHITECT'S CONTRACT FOR THE CIVIC CENTER PROJECT. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has approved various appro- priations as required per the contractual arrangements specified in the Architect's Contract for the Civic Center Project, Resolution No. 374 -73, passed June 11, 1973; and REGULAR MEETING JUNE 23, 1975 REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED) RESOLUTION NO. 488 -75 (CONTINUED) WHEREAS, the Civic Center Authority and the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend has approved the following special reports required of the Architect: 1. Foundation Report - Halpert & Neyer $17,000 2. Spread Footing Design - Skilling, Helle, 9,500 Christiansen, Robertson $26,500 and WHEREAS, the Civic Center Authority and the Board of Public Works has authorized the architectural firm of Philip Johnson and John Burgee to proceed with the above reports. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana: SECTION I. That the proposed contracts pertaining to the above in the amount of $26,500 approved by the Civic Center Authority and Board of Public Works are hereby approved. 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/ Walter T. Kopczynski Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Mr. Patrick McMahon of the Department of Public Works, indicated that he was requesting the Council's concurrence for the proceeding of two reports for the Civic Center in the area of soil study and re- design work for the footing system. He stated that the request for the reports was $26,500. As a result of the work, the Civic Center Authority anticipated a net savings of $150,000 in the construction. Councilman Miller made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent). RESOLUTION NO. 489 -75 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND GUARANTEEING THE TIMELY COMPLETION OF THE WHITE WATER WAY CONSTRUCTION. WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, pursuant to the development of certain riverfront properties as outlined in the St. Joseph River Corridor Study, has developed plans and specifications for the construction of White Water Way; and WHEREAS, the City of South Bend has made application to the Economic Development Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce for project funding under Title X, Job Opportunities Program Assistance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend as follows: SECTION I. That said city will successfully complete the project in a timely manner to the satisfaction of the EDA. SECTION II. That said city will promptly pay all amounts due. SECTION III. That said city will either complete construction within the amount of the approved construction line item, plus such change orders as are approved by EDA, or that said city will provide any additional funds needed to successfully com- plete the project in a timely manner. SECTION IV. 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/ Walter T. Kopczynski Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Mr. Patrick McMahon of the Department of Public Works, indicated that the city has received a grant from the Economic Development Administration for approximately 80% of the project costs of the White Water Way construction. He stated that one of the requirements was that the city agree to paying promptly the amount due as its share and to complete construction within the amount approved. Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, wondered if the resolution should be amended to include a phrase such as "following the approval of the Economic Development Administration, the city agrees to successfully complete the project ". Mr. McMahon indicated that the resolution was drafted in accordance with the wording received from the EDA. He stated that the city would not actually commit itself until the funds were received. He stressed that the resolution was merely an explanation of intent. Councilman Miller made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The resolution was adopted by a rollcall vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent). ORDINANCES, FIRST READING ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $62,500.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY (continued) REGULAR MEETING JUNE 23t 1975 REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED) ORDINANCE (CONTINUED) REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMIN- ISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion to set the ordinance for public hearing and second reading on July 14, 1975, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF $205,500 OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF ISLAND PARK AND WHITE WATER RAPIDS. This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Newburn made a motion to set the ordinance for public hearing and second reading on July 14, 1975, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $255,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND TO ACCOUNT NO. 260.1, "ARCHITECT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FEES AND EXPENSES ", AND THE SUM OF $28,000.00 TO A NEW ACCOUNT NO. 510.0, "INSURANCE ", BOTH ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM F.A. 75, "CIVIC CENTER CONSTRUCTION ", TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Horvath made a motion to set the ordinance for public hearing and second reading on July 14, 1975, seconded by Councilman Miller. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $85,000.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND FOR PROJECT CS -2, MODEL CITIES SEWER SEPARATION. This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Horvath made a motion to set the ordinance for public hearing and second reading on July 14, 1975, seconded by Councilman Miller. The motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Nemeth made a motion to strike from the Council's files the ordinance and resolution filed in the City Clerk's Office on January 16, 1974, pertaining to the issuance of Economic Development Revenue Bonds for St. Joseph Development Company (in view of the fact that the Council had acted upon another ordinance for issuance of the bonds at this meeting), seconded by Councilma Taylor. The motion carried. Councilman Newburn made a motion to strike from the Council's files the two ordinances he had introduced concerning the administration of the Police Department and the establishment of a merit plan for the policemen and firemen, which ordinances were filed in the City Clerk's Office on March 7, 1973. The motion was seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Miller made a motion to appoint Richard Hendricks to the Police Merit Plan Study Commission, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried unanimously.. Councilman Serge wondered about the legality of certain portable neon signs being set up on the sidewalks at certain business establishments in the city. Mr. Rollin Farrand, Director of the Department of Public Works, indicated that, quite frequently, the signs were not legal if set up in the right -of -way. He indicated that the problem of wiring must be taken care of from the electrical standpoint and the wiring could not interfere with pedestrian traffic. He asked that any complaints be referred to his department or the Building Department for appropriate action. Councilman Newburn talked about the junk yard located on South Main Street. He indicated that a fence had been constructed but now the cars were being parked and stored outside the fence area. He asked that something be done to correct the situation. Mr. Rollin Farrand, Director of the Department of Public Works, indicated that he would direct some attention to that specific problem and the matter would be resolved. Councilman Szymkowiak indicated that, at the corner of College and Washington Street, there were junk cars stored. He hoped Mr. Farrand could also take care of that problem. Mr. Farrand indicate that it was hoped the city could purchase the property; however, there had been some problems with the mortgage for the property, etc. Councilman Szymkowiak felt the owner was in violation of the city's ordinances, and he should be made to correct the problem - -not force the city to purchase hi; property so that it would be cleaned up. Councilman Miller wondered about a starting date for the construction of the Randolph Street retention basin. Mr. Farrand indicated that the appraisals were quite old and had to be updated. He stated that a counter -offer had been made for the property based on the updated appraisal. Councilman Miller requested that, in the meantime, the area be mowed and the city maintain the property including the removal of rubble. Mr. Farrand indicated that this would be done. Councilman Kopczynski referred to the old zoning violations he -had brought to the attention of the city and nothing had been done about them. He wondered why the violations had not been pursued. He felt some people have been discriminated against, and he stated that he had specific cases of the small businessmen being "pushed around ". He felt there was a possibility of malfeasance con- cerning this matter. He stated that he wanted to get together with the board in an effort to get $ W 6 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 23s 1975 IIREGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED) answers to his questions. Mr. Farrand stated that some action had been taken on one of the cases Councilman Kopczynski had brought to his attention. He stated that he would check into the other violations. Councilman Kopczynski indicated that he did not want promises but specific action because it was unfair to let the violations exist. Council President Parent wondered if Councilmaj Kopczynski's comments should be directed to the Board of Public Safety rather than to Mr. Farrand who was a member of the Board of Public Works. Mr. Farrand indicated that, in the Building Department, there was not one man specifically assigned to zoning violations. He felt the depart- ment tried to respond to complaints and cease and desist orders have been issued quite regularly. He stated that, if the orders did not work, the matter was turned over to the City Attorney's' Office and he then had no control over the matter. Councilman Kopczynski wondered why some of the properties being demolished were not being demolished according to the contracts. He asked Mr. Barcome for an explanation to his question. He wondered if the bills were paid before the propert3 was inspected after demolition. Mr. James Barcome, City Controller, indicated that a few contrac- tors had been paid in advance; however, a report was requested by Mr. Stokes prior to demolition it an effort to solve the problem. He stated that he understood Councilman Kopczynski's concern and he, too, felt the work should be finished satisfactorily before payment was made. He indicated that it was difficult to get bidders on many of the demolition contracts. Councilman Kopczynski indicated that he would write a letter concerning the violations he had observed. Councilman Serge wondered who should be called concerning the pickup of trash and rubble after the summer environmental crews had worked in a specific area. Mr. Farrand indicated that the debris should always be picked up the following day. He stated that Councilman Serge should direct any complaints to him concerning the matter. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Councilman Taylor made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Nemeth. The motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED CITY CLERK PRES EN ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++....++ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ++