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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-22-75 Council Meeting Minutes++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++. �7 ... + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ++ REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 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, September 22, 1975, at 7:04 p.m., Council President Roger 0. Parent presiding. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given. REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 22f 1975 REGULAR MEETING (CONTINUED) ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent. ABSENT: Councilman Kopczynski. Councilman Horvath made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Councilman Taylor. 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, September 22, 1975, at 7:05 p.m., with eight members present and one member abse Chairman Odell Newburn presided. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE RECEIVING AND CONVEYING OF A GIFT OF REAL PROPERTY TO THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. James Roemer, City Attorney, asked that the ordinance be stricken from the record. He stated that there had been considerable discussion between the administration and Park Department as to a use for the property, and the land could not be combined with other property to be utilized as a park. He explained that the property was immediately adjacent to the Southeast Neighborhood Center which was owned by United Way. He agai stated that the city would have no use for the property in question. Councilman Nemeth made a motion to strike the ordinance from the files, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. 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 ERGO INSTRUMENTS, INC. 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 Economic Development Commission, made the presentation for the ordinance. He indicated that the particular issue had been approved by the County Council as the project was located in the county. He stated that the commission had also approved the matter prior to filing with the City Clerk. The organi- zation was moving from Kalamazoo and was in the business of making surgical instruments which woul be furnished not only to the City of South Bend but other cities in the midwest. He introduced Mr. Joseph Horvath, one of the members and partners of Ergo Instruments. He stated that the commission had met and felt that this bond issue would be of economic need and benefit to the community. Councilman Nemeth stated that the commission had acted favorably on the resolution approving the matter, and he made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Common Council, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF LEASE AND TRUST INDENTURE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF PERTAINING TO SIBLEY MACHINE & FOUNDRY CORPORATION. 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 Economic Development Commission, made the presentation for the ordinance. He indicated that over 400 persons were employed by Sibley, and a major program on construction would be undertaken on a long -range basis. He introduced Mr. Warren McGill, the attorney representing the firm. Mr. McGi indicated that the issue was for $1 million at 7.15% interest for 20 years. The area for the building was approximately 156 feet by 216 feet. The issue also included $493,000 for new moldin equipment. The bond issue would allow for construction of a new building immediately south of th existing building on Eckman Street, and the number of employees would be increased by 30 persons. The increased payroll was expected to be approximately $300,000 per year. He introduced Mr. Robert Herreman and Mr. Stephen Nyers who were present representing Sibley. Mrs. Jane Swan, 2022 South Swygart Avenue, wondered if anything would be done about the air pollution problem being caused by Sibley. Mr. McGill indicated that the proposed operation complied with all the environmental protection rules and regulations; also, that the unit would be enclosed and would not produce pollution. Mr. Herreman indicated that he did not feel there would be an increase in air pollution. He felt the firm had made many advancements concerning the pollution problem in the past. Councilman Nemeth made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Common Council, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. Councilman Nemeth indicated that this was only the first stage of several stages for the project. Mr. McGill indicated that, in all, there would be approximatel 90 additional employees. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND CREATING A BOARD OF MANAGERS TO BE KNOWN AS THE SOUTH BEND CIVIC CENTER BOARD OF MANAGERS. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Fred Kahn, member of the Civic Center Building Authority, made the presentation for the ordinance. He indicated that the Board of REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 22 1975 (COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) Managers was required under state statutes and would be comprised of nine members, five of which would be appointed by the Mayor with the remaining four members being appointed by the Common Council. Mrs. Marian Waggoner, 52876 Timberland Drive, expressed hope that some qualified women 'would be considered for appointment to the Board of Managers. She recommended that this be accomplished. Councilman Miller made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Common Council, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $5,200.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS PARK DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Ray Nemeth, Assistant Superintendent of Park! made the presentation for the ordinance. He indicated that the funds would be used for the purcha! of playground equipment. Councilman Horvath wondered where the equipment would be installed, and Mr. Nemeth indicated that improvements in the equipment would be made at Pulaski Park, Booth Tarkington and Edison Park. Council President Parent talked about the renovation of equipment of many of the existing parks versus the purchasing of additional park land. 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 APPROPRIATING $8,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS PARK DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Robert Niezgodski, Assistant Superintendent of Business, made the presentation for the ordinance. He referred to Mr. Seitz's letter of September 3rd and stated that the boiler at the LaSalle Recreation Center was in need of replace- ment in view of the fact that repair would be so expensive. He stated that it had been originally thought the replacement would cost approximately $8,000, but it had been learned that the equipmeni could be purchased for $6,000. He asked that the Council amend the ordinance accordingly. Councilman Nemeth made a motion to amend the ordinance by reducing the amount of $8,000, wherever mentioned, to $6,000, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. Mr. Niezgodski indicate( that a mechanic from Illinois had determined that there had been a malfunctioning thermostat causing the problem. Councilman Taylor asked if the Park Department would be bidding for the equipment, and Mr. Niezgodski indicated that it would. Councilman Horvath wondered about a warranty on the boiler. He stated that it was only eight years old. Mr. Niezgodski indicated that the warranty had covered only a one -year period. Mr. Ray Nemeth, Assistant Superintendent of Parks, stated that there was only a one -year warranty on most boiler parts. Councilman Miller wondered about the junk value of the old boiler and the possibility of trade in. Mr. Niezgodski indicated that the boiler would be salvaged. Councilman Serge made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Common Council, as amended, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $85,000.00 BETWEEN VARIOUS ACCOUNTS IN THE BUREAU OF STREETS, ALL ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. John Baumgartner, Manager of the Bureau of Streets, made the presentation for the ordinance. He stated that, because of the increase in asphalt materials and slurry materials, including aggregates, additional funds were needed in order to complete the street program. He indicated that these cost increases were not known at the time the 1975 budget was prepared. He stated that there was a 33% increase in slurry material: since last year. 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 TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $5,000.00 BETWEEN VARIOUS ACCOUNTS IN THE BUREAU OF VEHICLE MAINTENANCE, ALL ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Mike Laskowski, Manager of the Bureau of Vehicle Maintenance, made the presentation for the ordinance. He explained the reason for the transfer from the salaries and wages account and garage and motor supply account to the equipment repair account, indicating that the department was not equipped to handle transmission, hydraulic and radiator repairs to the vehicles. Councilman Serge made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Common Council, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1975 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF. $9,550.00 BETWEEN VARIOUS ACCOUNTS IN THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. David Wells, Manager of the Bureau of Design and Administration, made the presentation for the ordinance. He indicated that the funds would be used to pay for the land at Fire Station No. 4 which was a debt owed to the Redevelopment Department. He submitted to the Council members material concerning the cost of the station. Councilman Miller wondered if the Council would have to approve the purchase of the land in addi- tion to the transfer of funds. Mr. Wells indicated that, by appropriating the money, the Council was giving its approval for the purchase. Councilman Miller wondered if there was any plan at the present time for anything additional to be constructed on the land. He felt the total uses of the land should be considered. He wondered if the land would have to be tied up for a fire station. Mr. Wells indicated that he was not aware of that. Councilman Szymkowiak talked about the procedure used in acquiring the land and building the station. He disagreed with the practice followed. Councilman Miller made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably.to the Common Council, seconded by Councilman Serge. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Councilman Horvath made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Councilman Miller. The motion carried. ATTEST: CITY CLERK REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED Be it remembered that the regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the Council Chambers at 7:35 p.m,., Council President Parent presiding and Counci Kopczynski absent. 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 respectfully report that it has inspected the minutes of the September 8, 1,975, regular meeting of the Council and found them correct. The sub- committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved. s/ Roger O. Parent Councilman Miller made a motion to accept the report as read and place it on file and approve the minutes, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Councilman Newburn 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 eight ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent) with Councilman Kopczynski absent. REPORT FROM THE AREA PLAN COMMISSION (southeast corner of Thomas and Walnut) The Honorable Common Council City of South Bend County -City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 September 17, 1975 In Re: A proposed ordinance and site development plan of Richard L. Kennedy to zone from "A" Residential, "A" Height and Area, to "C" Commercial, "E" Height and Area, property located at the southeast corner of Thomas and Walnut Streets, City of South Bend Gentlemen: The attached rezoning petition of Richard L. Kennedy was legally advertised September 6 and September 13, 1975. The Area Plan Commission gave it a public hearing on September 16, 1975, at which time the following action was taken: "Upon a motion by Kenneth Woods, being seconded by Garrett Mullins and unanimously carried, the petition of Richard L. Kennedy to zone from "A" Residential, "A" Height and Area, to "C" Commercial, "E" Height and Area, property located at the southeast corner of Thomas and Walnut Streets, City of South Bend, is returned to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation, subject to a final site plan, by the Area Plan Commission." The above recommendation is made subject to a final site plan and the preliminary site plan is attached hereto. 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 considera- tion in the review of this matter is the Area Plan Commission staff report. REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1975 REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED) REPORT FROM AREA PLAN COMMISSION (CONTINUED) Very truly yours, s/ Richard S. Johnson RSJ /cm Executive Director attach. cc: Richard L. Kennedy Councilman Miller made a motion to set the ordinance referred to in the report for public hearing and second reading on October 6, 1975, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The motion carried. REPORT FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Council President Parent indicated that it had been decided to cancel the report. ORDINANCES, SECOND READING ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE RECEIVING AND CONVEYING OF A GIFT OF REAL PROPERTY TO THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Newburn made a motion to strike the ordinance from the files, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 5886 -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 ERGO INSTRUMENTS, INC. This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Taylor made a motion to pass the ordinance, seconder by Councilman Horvath. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent) with Councilman Kopczynski absent, ORDINANCE NO. 5887 -75 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF LEASE AND TRUST INDENTURE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF PERTAINING TO SIBLEY MACHINE & FOUNDRY CORPORATION. This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Newburn made a motion to pass the ordinance, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent) with Councilmai Kopczynski absent. ORDINANCE NO. 5888 -75 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND CREATING A BOARD OF MANAGERS TO BE KNOWN AS THE SOUTH BEND CIVIC CENTER BOARD OF MANAGERS. This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Miller made a motion to pass the ordinance, seconder by Councilman Taylor. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent) with Councilman Kopczynski absent, ORDINANCE NO. 5889 -75 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $5,200.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS PARK DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS. This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Serge made a motion to pass the ordinance, seconded by Councilman Newburn. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent) with Councilman Kopczynski absent ORDINANCE NO. 5890 -75 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $8,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS PARK DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS. This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Taylor made a motion to amend the ordinance as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Councilman Nemeth. The motion carried. Councilman Taylor then made a motion to pass the ordinance, as amended, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent) with Councilman Kopczynski absent. ORDINANCE NO. 5891 -75 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $85,000.00 BETWEEN VARIOUS ACCOUNTS IN THE BUREAU OF VEHICLE MAINTENANCE, ALL ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Newburn made a motion to pass the ordinance, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent) with Councilman Kopczynski absent. REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 22 1975 REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED) ORDINANCE NO. 5892 -75 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $5,000.00 BETWEEN VARIOUS ACCOUNTS IN THE BUREAU OF VEHICLE MAINTENANCE, ALL ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Serge made a motion to pass the ordinance, seconded by Councilman Newburn. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent) with Councilman Kopczynski absent ORDINANCE NO. 5893 -75 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $9,550.00 BETWEEN VARIOUS ACCOUNTS IN THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Newburn made a motion to pass the ordinance, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent) with Counci Kopczynski absent. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 495 -75 A RESOLUTION FOR TRANSFER OF FUNDS IN THE GENERAL PARK FUND $4,100.00. ALL TRANSFERS ARE BEING MADE IN THE SAME BUDGET CLASSIFICATIONS WITHIN THE GENERAL PARK FUND. WHEREAS, certain extraordinary conditions have developed since the adoption of the existing annual budget so that it is now necessary to transfer money from one account to another in the same category in the annual budget for various functions of the Department of Public Parks to meet such extraordinary emergencies; and WHEREAS, it has been ascertained that a certain account in the Park General Fund has more money than is needed at this time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND: Section I. That the following accounts be reduced in the amount set opposite said account, to -wit: Acct. No. Classification Item Amount 312.0 Supplies Fuel Oil $4,100.00 Section II. That the following account be increased in the amount set opposite said account, to -wit: Acct. No. Classification Item Amount 321.0 Supplies Gasoline $4,100.00 That the transfer of funds as set forth in Sections I and II are required for proper and efficient operation and function of the Department of Public. Parks of South Bend and an extraordinary emergency is declared to exist concerning the foregoing transfer. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council of the City of South Bend. s/ Roger O. Parent Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Mr. Robert Niezgodski, Assistant Superintendent of Business, explained that the funds would be used in the gasoline supply account because a shortage had occurred as a result of higher prices charged by the suppliers and the heavier schedule of grass mowing caused by the more than usual amounts of precipitation. He indicated that the amount was available from the fuel oil account because of last year's mild wing and the reducing of the thermostats to 68 degrees. Councilman Serge made a motion that the resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak -.' The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller Taylor, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent) with Councilman Kopczynski absent. ORDINANCES, FIRST READING ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF LEASE AND TRUST INDENTURE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF PERTAINING TO NORMAN F. ERNSBERGER - LAVERN D. JESSUP, A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Horvath made a motion to set the ordinance for publi hearing and second reading on October 6, 1975, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF LEASE AND TRUST INDENTURE AND INDUSTRIAL (continued) REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 22f 1975 REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED) ORDINANCE (CONTINUED) DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF PERTAINING TO HAMILTON MANUFACTURING AND WAREHOUSE, INC. This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Newburn made a motion to set the ordinance for public hearing and second reading on October 6, 1975, seconded by Councilman Miller. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $35,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS PARK DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS. This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Miller made a motion to set the ordinance for public hearing and second reading on October 6, 1975, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Miss Fanny Grunwald, 227 Frances Street, again brought up the problem of the pedestrians coming from the east end of Jefferson to downtown and the fencing off of the Civic Center site. She could not understand why a walkway could not be fenced off through the site. Council President Parent indicated that the entire area would be needed from time to time for storage of materials, construction and the movement of heavy equipment. He indicated that, as soon as landscaping was done, a sidewalk would be constructed in order to allow easy access to downtown. Councilman Newburn talked about the liability of the city if any pedestrians should be injured while walking through the construction site. Miss Grunwald indicated that she could not understand this. She felt there would be no safety problem. Council President Parent suggested that an excerpt of the minutes of the meeting be forwarded to show Miss Grunwald's concern for a walkway. Mr. Richard Ludwick, 730 Park Avenue, expressed concern over the delayed move of the Delos House from Bartlett Street to Frances Street. He wondered when the move was actually going to take place. Councilman Serge indicated that the Indiana State Fire Marshall had approved the home and the keys had been given to the Mental Health Center. He indicated that the rent now being paid at Bartlett Street was coming from funds of the Mental Health Center. Council President Parent directed the City Clerk to write Mr. Joseph Stephens of the Mental Health Center asking him to inform the Council on the date Delos House would be moving to its new location. He indicated that the move has taken a great deal more time than anticipated, and he stated that he was glad the program would be moving into his district. Councilman Szymkowiak felt the residents of Bartlett Street should be made to move out of the house within 48 hours. He felt the delay had taken long enough. He recommended that this be done and the move accomplished within 48 hours. He suggested that the Clerk write a letter indicating that this should be done. Council President Parent felt the Council could not force Delos House to move. He felt that the letter should state the Council impatience and urge the relocation as soon as possible. Mrs. Jane Swan, 2022 South Swygart Avenue wondered where the rent money was coming from for Delos House since February when the Council's appropriated funds for the rent had supposedly run out. She questioned the integrity of officials both public and private, concerning circumstances of this kind. Councilman Nemeth suggested that the Mental Health Center be asked to come to the next Council meeting to answer these questions. Councilman Miller indicated that the revenue sharing funds appropriated by the Council were part o: a contract with Mental Health and were merely listed as a line item as a part of an exhibit to the ordinance. He felt that all questions concerning Delos House should be directed to the Mental Health Center. He stated that the Council had very little to do with the program other than pro- vide funds for rent and purchase the property on Frances Street. He indicated that the Council ha( no power or authority over Delos House. Councilman Nemeth felt the question being asked concerninc the rent had not been answered. He felt the Council should write a letter asking that a represen- tative come to the next Council meeting or at least answer the question by way of a letter. Mrs. Swan wondered if it was possible that the Mental Health Center could refuse the building on Frances Street on some grounds, and Council President Parent indicated that that was a possibility Councilman Szymkowiak felt the delay was unnecessary and he again stated that Delos House should bi asked to move out of the Bartlett Street house within 48 hours. Councilman Serge indicated that the residents of Delos House wanted many extras in the home. He indicated that some damage had been done by some of the youths which amounted to between $2,000 and $3,000, because they had not been satisfied with the remodeling that had been done. As a result of this, the keys had been taken away and repair of the damage had taken place. Councilman Miller felt there was misunder- standing on the issue. He wondered why the improvements had not been bid as normal procedure. Councilman Serge indicated that a low bid had been received in the amount of $12,000. Councilman Miller stated that he had understood that the remodeling "had been a botch job on the part of the contractor ". Council President Parent indicated that there have been problems beyond the control of the Mental Health Center. He did not feel that the integrity of the Council should be question because the move had not been accomplished as yet. He indicated that perhaps representatives of the Northern Indiana Drug Abuse Services and Mental Health should come to the next Council meeting NEW BUSINESS Councilman Nemeth made a motion to reschedule the Council meetings in October to the 6th and 20th, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried. Council President Parent indicated that the Board of Public'Works had passed a resolution regarding the sale of real estate at 1033 Georgiana and 920 South Franklin Street. He stated that if there was objection to the sale, the Council would have to notify the Board of Public Works. There appeared to be no objection on the part of the Council to the sale of the property. Councilman Miller felt the Council should proceed with the naming of the members to the newly - created Civic Center Board of Managers. He indicated that it was generally the feeling that the present Civic Center Building Authority members should continue for at least one term on the Board of Managers. He wondered if the Board of Managers could approve the leases on October 6th. Mr. Richard Hunt, Deputy Controller, indicated that the lease in question was the lease between the city and the authority. He felt, if the list of members could be prepared and the individuals appointed, it would tie up the loose ends, but he felt it was not necessary for State Board 320 -=RE--Q- -,SEPTEMBER = ..22.,.1:9.7_. REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED) approval. Councilman Miller felt the Council should be in a position to make the necessary appointments on October 6th. Councilman Nemeth asked about the ordinance creating the Board of Managers, and Mr. Hunt indicated that he felt there would be no problem with the State Board. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Councilman Nemeth made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Miller. The motion to adjourn carried, and the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. ATTEST: j�� � 1� ,1.x.,1,✓ CI 17Y CLERK APPROVED-- E +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- K++ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ++