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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-07-76 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING JUNE 7, 1976 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 7, 1976, at 7:00 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: Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent ABSENT: None Council Member Taylor made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Counci Member Horvath. 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 Whol on Monday, June 7, 1976, at 7:04 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Frank Horvath presided REGULAR MEETING JUNE 71 1976 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 21 OF THE CITY CODE OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 1971, ALSO KNOWN AS ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, AND GENERALLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and op- ponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. John Oxian, Vice President of the Historic Preservation Society, made the presentation for the ordinance. He said the ordinance establish- ing the commission contained certain aspects which the commission would like to have clarified or deleted, and that was the purpose of this amendment. He said that Section I of the original ordinance contained powers which the commission should not possess. He said Section II of the amendment clarifies historic landmarks and designations, and Section III is an overlay aspect for an historic district. Council President Parent said he supported the proposed amendment and thought it was an improve- ment to the ordinance. He made a motion that this ordinance be recommended favorably to the Council, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 5437 -72, COMMONLY KNOWN AS CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 16 -6 "GARBAGE AND TRASH COLLECTION: CITY FEES, MANNER OF COLLECTION: PRIVATE PARTY RESPONSIBILITY" OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and op- ponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Rollin Farrand, Director of the Department of Public Works, made the presentation for the ordinance. He briefly discussed the Solid Waste Budget. He indicated this.was based on 10,549 customers, with a constant number of senior citiz of approximately 4,500. He said expenditures are based on continuing the present replacement schedule of three units per year. He said present personnel requirements are based on CETA, and any change in that program will have an effect on the ability to maintain salary expenditures wit the limits anticipated in this projection. He said on June 1 he directed a memo to the Mayor indicating that significant reductions could be made in these budgets if certain assumptions are made. He said these assumptions include the continuing availability of CETA personnel for back - of regular personnel for vacation and sick leave, no increase in landfill costs, a certain minim equipment replacement, and effective maintenance of existing equipment, and no significant overa decrease in the number of customers. He said this was an independent budget, it is not on the tax structure, and this program should be operated in the black. Mr. Maurice Cohen, 725 E. Eckman, spoke regarding the rate increases of all utilities and how they effect the senior citizen. He said when the garbage collection was under the Street Depart ment, they were in the black. He said in Mishawaka this was on the tax roles. He said there was not one mill on the tax roles for the senior citizen. Mr. Andrew Seiffert, Recording Secretary for Bendix Local 9 Retirees, said he was asked to speak against the raise in the trash hauling. He said that social security puts one dollar in the retirees' hands and the City attempts to take two dollars away. Mrs. Jane Swan, 2022 Swygart, indicated that she had attended the caucus meeting and felt that t Council has a great deal of compassion for the senior citizen. She said she thought it should b understood that this was not a Council ordinance. She said that perhaps the best alternative wa to get this off the tax role completely. She indicated that private haulers give the $1.50 rate even if you are under 65, if you are disabled, a widow, etc. Mr. Lester Fox, Executive Director of REAL Services, indicated that he would like to point out that there were not too many older adults in attendance because they are being victimized on the streets and they feel safer in their homes. He said of the 10,600 customers using this service, 42.5% were older persons. He said some feel the reduced rate was to get them to participate, and now they are the victims of the rate increase. Mr. Ted Dylewski, 444 S. Wellington, Chairman of the Area Council UAW Senior Citizens, indicated their members are wondering why the senior citizen is being picked on from all angles. Council President Parent indicated he thought the present system was inefficient, and the entire system should perhaps be aligned to better service the customers. He said he was in favor of raising the rate from $3.00 to $3.50 for the regulars and for the older adults from $1.50 to $2.0 He said he thought this was realistic and will meet the needs for at least one year. He made a motion that this ordinance be amended wherever necessary, that the rates be increased from $1.50 to $2.00 for the older adults and $3.00 to $3.50 for the regulars, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion that this ordinance be recommended favorably to the Council as amended, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council Member Kopcz made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. ATTEST: ATTEST: 40� /-�- A"Z4�11 CITY CLERK CHAIRMAN is >ki REGULAR MEETING JUNE 7, 1976 REGULAR MEETING — RECONVENED Be it remembered that the regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of South Bend recon- vened in the Council Chambers at 7:40 p.m., Council President Parent presiding, and nine members present. REPORT FROM THE SUB - COMMITTEE ON THE MINUTES To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your sub - committee on the inspection and supervision of the minutes would respect- fully report that it has inspected the minutes of the May 24, 1976 meeting of the Council and found them correct. The sub - committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved. /s/ Mary Christine Adams /s/ Roger 0. Parent Council Member Serge made a motion that the report be accepted as read, placed on file and the minutes approved, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Council Member Horvath made a motion to waive the reading of the report of the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried with a roll call vote of nine ayes (Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent) . PRTTTTnN.q I, the undersigned, do hereby respectfully make application and petition the Common Counci of the City of South Bend to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as hereinafter requested, and in support of this application, the following facts are shown: 1. The property sought to be rezoned is located at the square block bounded by Portage Avenue, Kinyon Street, Anderson Avenue, and Bulla Street, in the City of South Bend, Indiana. 2. The property is owned by LaSalle, Inc.., an Indiana corporation which is an affiliate of the National Bank and Trust Company of South Bend, a national banking association. 3. A legal description of the property is as follows: Lots numbered 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20, all as shown on the Recorded Plat of Morris Park Addition to the City of South Bend, recorded June 21, 1906, in Plat Book 9, Page 40, in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana. 4. It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezoned From "B" and "A" Residence Use and "A" Height and Area District To "C -1" Commercial District Use and "A" Height and Area District 5. It is proposed that the property will be put to the following use and the following building will be constructed: The property will be used entirely for the operation of a branch bank facility of the National Bank and Trust Company of South Bend. A one -story branch banking facility will be constructed on the property. 6. Number of off - street parking spaces to be provdied. Fifty -two (52) off - street parking spaces will be provided. 7.­. Attached is a copy of (a) an existing plot plan snowing my property and other surrounding properties; (b) names and addresses of all the individuals, firms or corporations owning property within 300 feet of the property sought to be rezoned; and (c) site development plan. /s/ G. Burt Ford Petition Prepared By LASALLE, INC. By /s/ A. A. Largent, Vice President PETITION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LAND. The undersigned, being the fee simple title holders of the following described realty, to -wit: REGULAR MEETING JUNE 7, 1976 REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED Part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 30, Township 37 North, Range 3 East, St. Joseph County, Indiana, described as beginning at a point on the South line of said Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, 803.98 feet West of the Southeast corner thereof, which point is on the center line of a highway known as Ireland Road; running thence North 420.42 feet; thence West 207.22 feet; thence South 420.42 feet; thence 207.22 feet to the place of beginning. which property is contiguous to the present City limits of South Bend, hereby respectfully peti- tion the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana to annex and bring within the City Limits of said City the above described real estate. Nohl A. Lueneburg and Betty R. Lueneburg; husband and wife; Anthony J. Panzica and Irene A. Panzica, husband and wife; and Joseph S. Panzica and Sandra K. Panzica, husband and wife By: Richard W. Morgan Attorney for Petitioners We, the undersigned, do hereby respectfully make application and petition the South Bend Common Council to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the.City of South Bend, Indiana as hereinafter requested, and in support of this application, the following facts are shown: 1. The property sought to be rezoned is located at 18181 and 18163 Ireland Road, South Bend, Indiana. 2. The property is owned by: The west one -half of the property is owned by Nohl A. Lueneburg and Betty R. Lueneburg, husband and wife; and the east one -half of the property is owned by Anthony J. Panzica and Irene A. Panzica, husband and wife, and Joseph S. Panzica and Sandra K. Panzica, husband and wife. 3. A legal description of the property is as follows: Part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 30, Township 37 North, Range 3 East, St. Joseph County, Indiana, described as beginning at a point on the South line of said Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, 803.98 feet west of the Southeast corner thereof, which point is on the centerline of a highway known as Ireland Road; running thence North 420.42 feet; thence WEst 207.22 feet; thence South 420.42 feet; thence East 207.22 feet to the place of beginning. 4. It is desired and requested that the fore going property be rezoned: From A Residential Use and A Height and Area District To C Commercial Use and A Height and Area District 5. It is proposed that the property will be put to the following use: Restaurant 6. Number of off - street parking spaces to be provided. 108 7. Attached is a copy of (a) an existing plot plan showing my property and other surround- ing property (b) names and addresses of all the individuals, firms or corporations owning property within 300 feet of the property sought to be rezoned; and (c) site development plan. Nohl A. Lueneburg and Betty R. Lueneburg, husband and wife; Anthony J. Panzica and Irene A. Panzica, husband and wife; and Joseph S. Panzica and Sandra K. Panzica, husband and wife By: Richard W. Morgan Attorney for Petitioners Petition Prepared By: Richard W. Morgan Council Member Taylor made a motion to refer 7 A and 7 C to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. Council Member Kopczynski.made a motion to refer 7 B to the city engineer, and the public works committee, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. 4G9 REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 7, 1976 REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED ORDINANCES, SECOND READING. ORDINANCE NO. 5987 -76 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 21 OF THE CITY CODE OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 1971, ALSO KNOWN AS ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, AND GENERALLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to pass the ordinance seconded by Council Member Taylor. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Counci Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent). ORDINANCE NO. 5988 -76 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 5437 -72, COMMONLY KNOWN AS CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 16 -6 "GARBAGE AND TRASH COLLECTION; CITY FEES, MANNER OF COLLECTTON: PRIVATE PARTY RESPONSIBILITY" OF THE..MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend this ordinance, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass the ordinance, as amended, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Council Member Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams,Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent). RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 522 -76 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SUP- PORTING THE REENACTMENT OF THE FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING GRANT PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the Federal Government is currently _considering the reenactment of the Federal Revenue Sharing Grant Program; and WHEREAS, Federal Revenue Sharing Grant Funds have been an important and valuable source of financing for many local governmental programs in the City of South Bend; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of South Bend to continue to receive Federa Revenue Sharing Grant Funds of an amount which will allow a continuation of local governmental services at their present level; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of South Bend that new burdensome administr tive procedures not be made a condition to receipt of Federal Revenue Sharing Grant Funds; and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend supports the reenactment of the Federa' Revenue Sharing Grant Program at a workable level without unnecessary new administrative burdens,! NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend: SECTION I. That the Common Council fully supports the reenactment of the Federal Revenue Sharing Grant Program. SECTION II. That the Common Council fully supports the 3 3/4 year entitlement financing method of funding -the Federal Revenue Sharing Grant Program. SECTION III. That the Common Council fully supports elimination of the Fascell Supplement Formula for determining the amount of local government's share of Federal Revenue Sharing Grant Funds." SECTION IV. That the Common Council fully supports elimination of the Rosenthal moderniza= tion amendment to the Federal Revenue Sharing Grant Program receipt procedure. SECTION V. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adop- tion by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Robert G. Taylor /s/ Walter T. Kopczynski /s/ Richard C. Dombrowski /s/ Frank Horvath /s/ Terry S. Miller /s/ Mary Christine Adams /s/ Roger 0. Parent /s/ Joseph T. Serge /s/ Walter T. Szymkowiak A public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Mayor Peter J. Nemeth indicated that this resolution was a concentrated effort by various lobbying groups to try and protect the reveni sharing program. He indicated that Section II of the resolution indicates that we feel Congress should vote for the 3 3/4 year entitlement financing method. He said in this way, the cities would be able to plan the future use of this money. He sail -that Section III indicates we are supporting elimination of the Fascell Supplemental Formula -for determining the amount of local government's share of Federal Revenue Sharing Grant Funds. He said,Section IV deals with support ing the elimination of the Rosenthal modernization amendment to the program receipt procedure. He indicated he had been asked to come to Washington and he will take a copy of the resolution to our Congressman in hope that he will change his mind and support this program. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The resolu- tion was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent). REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED RESOLUTION NO. 523 -76 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RATE CHANGES FOR ALL CITY - OPERATED FLAT PARKING LOTS AND FOR THE JEFFERSON STREET PARKING GARAGE AS ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, JUNE 1, 1976 JUNE 7, 1976 WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana did, on the lst day of June, 1976, adopt a resolution amending the rates and charges to be collected for parking of vehicles in City - operated flat parking lots and for the Jefferson Street Parking Garage, which resolution is as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 17, 1976 OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of South Bend did, on the 19th day of June, 1969 adopt a resolution fixing the rates and charges to be collected for parking of vehicles in off - street parking facilities, which resolution was approved by the Common Council on the 23rd day of June, 1969; and WHEREAS, Chapter 190, Acts of 1955 of the Indiana General Assembly, provides the Board of Public Works with the power, subject to approval of the Common Council, to fix the rates and charges to be collected for the parking of vehicles in off- street parking facilities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend that the following charges be made in the parking rates charged for all City- operated flat lots and for the Jefferson Street Parking Garage. 1. The City- operated flat lot at Western and St. Joseph shall charge a monthly rate of $11.00; the City - operated flat lot referred to as the "hole" shall charge a monthly rate of $12.00; the City- operated flat lot at Main and Colfax shall charge a monthly rate of $12.00; the City - operated flat lot at Washington and St. Joseph shall charge a monthly rate of $14.00; and the City- operated flat lot at Washington and Michigan shall charge a monthly rate of $14.00. 2. Rates at the Jefferson Street Parking Garage shall be set as follows: (a) The monthly rate shall be $23.00 per month. (b) The hourly rate shall be set as follows: One hour or,less One to two hours Two to three hours Three to four hours Four to five hours Five to six hours Six to seven hours. Seven or more hours Adopted this 1st day of June, 1976 ATTEST: /s /Patricia DeClercq Clerk $ .35 $ .50 $ .65 $ .80 $ .95 $1.10 $1.25 $1.35 Maximum /S/ BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Rollin E. Farrand /S/ Thomas J. Brunner., Jr. /S/ Peter H. Mullen NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, that the foregoing resolution of the Board of Public Works be, and the same is, hereby approved by the Common Council and shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Mary Christine Adams A public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Mr. Peter Mullen, City Controller, indicated this resolution concurs with the South Bend Parking Facilities Study Commission's recommendation. Council President Parent said he would like to thank the Commission, and he thought the result was a reasonable compromise. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt resolution, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent). ORDINANCES, FIRST READING ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. (CHAPTER 21 MUNICIPAL CODE). (SQUARE BLOCK BOUNDED BY PORTAGE AVE., KINYON ST., ANDERSON AVE., AND BULLA ST.). REGULAR MEETING JUNE 7, 1976 REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,.CERTAIN LAND (18183 and 18163 IRELAND ROAD) . This ordinance had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to refer this ordinance to the City Engineer and the Public Works Committee, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 40 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (18181 and 18163 IRELAND ROAD) . This ordinance had first reading. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to refer this ordinanc� to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Horvath. The motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Mr. Maurice Cohen, 725 E. Eckman, indicated he had tried four doors before he found one that was open in order to get into the building tonight. He said he thought all doors should be open for fire purposes. Council President Parent directed the City Clerk's office to write a letter to the Commissioners that the doors should be left open, or the ones that are left open should be designated. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council Member Taylor indicated that the Committee had met on the ordinance establishing fire lanes at the Scottsdale Mall. He said the majority viewpoint was to leave the responsibility of keeping the fire lanes clear with the owners and operators of the mall. He said he personally felt that since we have the enabling legislation that allows for such a contract the citizens would be best served by passing the ordinance; however, the Committee's recommendation is not to approve the contract. A discussion ensued, as to whether or not to handle the ordinance at this meeting, or the next regularly scheduled meeting. Council Member Taylor made a motion that the ordinance be continued until the next regularly scheduled Council meeting, seconded by Council Member Miller. The motion carried, with Council Member Horvath opposing. NEW BUSINESS Council President Parent presented the proposed rules and regulations of the City Council, prepa by the Council attorney. He said this was a major revision of the Municipal Code. He said he would like the Council, as well as other civic associations who deal with the Council, to help with these proposed rules. He indicated that the AAUW, in accordance with their request, had participated with the Council attorney on this matter. Police Chief Borkowski made a report of the Police Department since he took the position of chief "I was asked to serve our Community as Chief of Police beginning the first of the year. With that responsibility facing me, I asked for certain individuals to work in positions of divisiona chiefs and captains and lieutenants. The combined experience of these superior officers have led them to make certain recommendations that by implementation we thought would speed us along a smooth road of service. Each and every person has demonstrated dedication. The smooth road has turned rocky at times and we must re- assess new ideas and approaches continually. Even at that, crime is a social problem and should be better controlled by a concerned, willing citizenry. Muc of the police effort is in an area of service whether at home or away. Most of our officers do participate in some citizen or church group that frequently uses the experience of the officers in the area of most concern to them. We have been trying to serve in a way beneficial to all based on information coming to us. We are open to suggestions and methods of improving our talen and have tried to demonstrate that. ACCOMPLISHMENTS, ACTIVITIES AND INVOLVEMENTS FIRST 1/3 OF 1976 1. Crimes against persons have decreased 17.5% reported to police. These are the major categori of murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. 3. 32% of robberies have been cleared by arrest. 3. Crimes against property has been rising causing an increase in effort but resulting in less success against these sneaky hoodlums burglarizing our homes and stealing anything not fastened d securely. At the same time fewer vehicles are being stolen. 4. Almost 8,000 separate cases have been reported to the department. 5. Over $28,000 in burglarized property has been recovered, this being $7,000 more than last yea Recoveries in property lost in robberies has doubled. 6. About 200 more accidents have been investigated and about 200 more moving violation tickets have been issued. The state and county benefit from this effort more than the city in dollar distribution as a result. 7. The special operations section reports the narcotics unit has established cases 87 times already for sale or possession. 8. The tactical unit effected 18 arrests for cases connected with receiving stolen property. 9. Sick and injured time is running behind last year. We are grateful for this. 10. The vice unit counts 56 arrests for gambling or liquor law violations and has had many pre - crnni-Ai -i nnc Ai- i-ho a+ -=+-n l a-vscl �2 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 7, 1976 REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED 11. Two of our cadets have been accepted for training as Indiana State Troopers. Just last we the sheriff has accepted two more cadets. 12. Much time has been required in protection of various presidential candidates. 13. Increased visible foot patrol in the downtown area has been put into effect. 14. Nearly 3,000 hours have been worked in overtime at no direct dollar cost by officers with cars assigned 24 hours a day. 15. Commendations from the public continue to roll in as the community continues to praise in- dividual and team efforts of police officers. 16. The computer continues to pinpoint high crime areas and has cut down some civilian work loac by doing some of the national reports required. 17. Advanced training has been going on at an accellerated speed with inservice and outside schooling. 18. Morale seems to be high. 19. Citizen involvement with CB radios has assisted in patrolling high crime areas under the direction of the Crime Prevention Unit. 20. Several meetings regarding the proposed contract, duty manual, merit plan and thelike cause some turmoil as attention is drawn away from the task of crime prevention, apprehension and patrc 21. Less than 2% of our cases that go to court are being lost by acquittals. This brief summary is just that. With support from you, the administrative staff of the City, and the citizens we can all expect to work toward a more peaceful, tranquil community. Council Member Szymkowiak asked about the officers that take the squad cars home, he wanted to know who assumes liability to the family in case they would be injured. The chief indicated they are told they must have some insurance to protect their family. Council Member Szymkowiak in- dicated that he did not recommend the family being in the car. He said he would like the questic of liability researched. Council Member Dombrowski asked about the legal aspect, since he felt the City would be liable for anyone riding in a police car. Chief Borkowski indicated they do not have insurance on the police cars. Council Member Dombrowski asked about what happens to a prisoner in case of an accident. The chief indicated that this was - covered through the City be- cause it was police business. Council Member Serge asked if it was an administrative change when they cancelled the 116 police commissions. Chief Borkowski indicated it was done by the Board of Public Safety at his recom- mendation. He indicated that he was responsible for these people while they held a commission, and they had to be trained every two years at City expense. Council President Parent asked if the gun permit would be the alternative, and the chief indicated it would. Council Member Adams said that in other words you are then removing the City from liability if there would be a pro- blem and the chief indicated that was true. Council President Parent asked what problems the chief felt were most important. The chief in- dicated that it was distribution of manpower, and paper work. Council President Parent asked what type of thing can be done to correct the situation. Chief Borkowski said they are trying to eliminate some of the -paper work for the detectives, and make our police report simpler giving the officers more time on the street. He said that at present they were saturating the high crime areas trying to get a handle on the ,problem. Council Member Serge asked what they could do to curtail crime, and if they needed.more men on thepolice department. The chief indcicated that he did not think they needed more men at this time. He said if some of the people they apprehended stayed in jail a while it would help. He said they were going to run out of money soon for the foot patrol. Council Member Kopczynski thanked the chief for being at the meeting. Council President Parent also thanked him. Mr. Peter Mullen, City Controller, indicated that August 30 was the date the budget had to be adopted, and he wondered if there would be any problem with the Council changing the date of the meeting. Council President Parent indicated they would look into this, and if necessary change the date, at a later time. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council Member Adams made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried, and ,the meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk