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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-19-76 Council Meeting MinutesY 19 1976 REGULAR MEETING JUL , 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, July 19, 1976, at 6:00 p.m., Council President Roger O. Paren' 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 Counc' Member Kopczynski. 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, July 19, 1976, at 6:05 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Frank Horvath presiding. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FIXING 111AXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, WITHIN THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE YEAR FROM JULY 1, 1976 TO JUNE 30, 1977. Council Member Parent made a motion to handle the public hearing on the Community Development ordinance and the regular salary ordinance together, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motis` carried. .1 REGULAR MEETING T COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE YEAR 1977. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and op- ponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mayor Peter J. Nemeth made the presentation for the ordinance. He said he was attempting to professionalize city government, and this extended through the entire city government from the top to the bottom; consequently, the proposed high increases were an attempt to maintain the best professional personnel. He said the Common Council should be commended for their efforts to come up with the fairest and most professional package. He said as mayor he had the authority to amend the salary ordinance upward, and the Council can only lower salaries. He indicated he was requesting the Council to consider the following upward amendments: 24 additional for all hourly workers; and under the Community Development program; Chief "Planner 15,416 Rehabilitation Project 9,020 Fiscal Officer 14,350 Director $13,276 Accounting Clerk II 7,550 Chief Inspector 12,186 Auditor II 10,800 Cost Estimator 10,166 Morris Theatre House Emergency Repair Project 13,736 River Bend Plaza 11,716 Director 12,166 Director 13,550 Relocation Officer 11,086 Under the Civil City, the following changes were made: Buyer 10,086 Draftsman 9,020 Printing Technician 10,083 Enviromental Coordinator 14,966 Safety Coordinator 10,666 MSF - Janitor 7,924 Fiscal Officer 14,470 Sexton 10,245 Morris Theatre House Bureau of Streets - General Foreman 13,736 Manager 11,716 Foreman 12,666 Radio Dispatcher II 7,466 E.E.O. Director 16,036 Radio Dispatcher I 6,966 Municipal Parking Manager 11,191 Mayor's Action Center Parking Meter Manager 9,994 Director 8,886 Collector - Repairman 9,308 Manpower Administration Bureau of Water Programmer 10,466 Director 18,966 System Analyst 11,266 Deputy Director 16,966 Keypunch Operator III 8,510 Program Review Keypunch Operator II 7,731 Officer 15,966 Keypunch Operator I 7,182 Coordinator Summer Meter Foreman 10,490 Program /Planner 13,966 Meter Reader IV 8,033 Outreach Worker II 9,216 Meter Reader III 7,589 Outreach Worker I 8,216 Meter Reader II 5,775 Director Human Rights 15,466 Billing Department Coordinator 8,287 Field Worker II 11,766 Customer Relations Supervisor 8,729 Field Worker I 11,366 Head Cashier 7,407 Construction and Maintenance Asst. Super. of Shut -Off Man 91852 Business 12,766 Foreman III 11,166 Potawa`Eom_ i Grounds Foreman II 10,529 Keeper 9,074 Foreman I 9,850 Custodian, Pinhook 7,135 Bureau of Wastewater - Chemist IV 11,756 Greenskeeper 13,466 Chemist III 11,546 Park Naturalist 9,966 Chemist II 11,336 Recreation Center Chemist I 10,916 Director 10,384 Assistant Chemist IV 10,889 Recreation Center Assistant Chemist III 10,679 Asst. Director 8,540 Assistant Chemist II 10,469 Supervisors, Recreation Assistant Chemist I 10,049 Centers 12,466 Bureau of Sanitation - Superintendent II 14,716 Recreation Leader 8,256 Superintendent I 12,516 Senior Citizens Director 6,483 Foreman III 11,302 Supervisor - Natatorium 8,553 Secretary I (Maximum) 6,686 Acct. Clerk I (Maximum) 7,236 Sealer of Weights & Clerk IV (Maximum) 7,346 Measures 13,500 Clerk III (Maximum) 7,025 Clerk II (Maximum) 6,686 Meter Maid 6,185 Clerk I (Maximum) 6,411 Recruits 8,886 Auditor II (Maximum) 11,016 Dog Warden 8,666 Telephone Operator 7,183 Radio Operator 7,183 Director, Communications Radio Dispatcher III 8,601 and Electronics 15,466 Barrett Law Clerk 10,156 Radio Technician III 13,966 Chief Deputy City Clerk 9,766 Radio Technician II 12,466 Deputy City Clerk 8,707 Radio Technician I 11,966 Installer II 9,466 Installer I 8,966 Youth Services Bureau Director 15,966 Asst. Director 13,466 Dir. School Services Coord. 10,966 Outreach Worker 9,466 REGULAR MEETING JULY 19, 1976 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED The mayor indicated an error had been made on the proposed ordinance and the salary for the position of traffic supervisor should be $5.08 per hour. He said that under Municipal Servile Facility, the positions of Stock Clerk II and Stock Clerk I should be removed, since listed in another place on the proposed ordinance. The mayor requested consideration be given to the fol- lowing positions; deputy director of Community Development, since that position is assistant to the head of the department; city attorney and deputy city attorney, since improvements have been made in that department and they will save the City money in the future; building commissioner, since that position is now vacant and it must be filled by a professional engineer, as well as changes that are going to be made in that department as far as duties are concerned; the adminis trative assistant to the Mayor, since there is a well qualified person in that position at prese and if 'he should leave he would not hire someone to replace him at that figure without discuss it with the Council; mayor's receptionist, since this position has assumed additional duties of the Mayor's Action Center. Council Member Kcpczynski made a motion to amend the ordinance in ac- cordance with the administration's request, seconded by Council President Parent. The motion carried. Council President Parent asked if this had to be handled by separate motions, and ther was an indication they should be handled separately. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to amend the Community Development ordinance as per the request of the administration, seconded by Council President Parent. The motion carried, Council Member Miller opposing. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to amend the Civil City employee's salary ordinance as per the request of the administration, seconded by Council President Parent. The motion carried, Council Member Miller opposing. Council President Parent indicated the job of coming up with a salary ordinance that is acceptabl is not an easy one. He said the proposals he was going to make would reduce some of the salaries and recommend an increase of certain salaries at the lower end of the scale. Council President Parent made a motion that the Community'Development ordinance be amended,-as follows; Deputy Director $15,500 Inspector I $9,470 Urban "Planner 13,216 Bureau of Housing Director 16,000.- Financial Advisor. 10,466 remove the positions of Intergovernmental Coordinator and Financial Officer; seconded by Council Member Serge. Council Member Kopczynski indicated he thought it unfair to vote on the entire package since members of theCouncil might not agree with one or two changes. Council President Parent indicated he was just presenting these amendments in this form and any Council Member cowl amend further. The motion carried, Council Members Miller and Kopczynski opposing. Council President Parent made a motion to amend the Civil City employee's salary ordinance as follows; City Attorney $13,242 Inspector II 9,800 Chief Deputy City Attorney 10,000 Inspector I 9,470 Deputy City Attorney 7,000 Maintenance Man 8,492 Controller 17,000 Enviromental Protection Officer 9,270 Director of Personnel 14,161 MSF Manager - Building 13,291 Assistant Director of Personnel 12,550 MSF Manager - Vehicle 14,016 Director of Purchasing 14,000 Manager, Bureau of Streets 18,189 Century Center Ex. Director 20,916 Asst. Manager Bureau of Streets 15,966 Security Chief 12,000 Manager, Solid Waste 13,894 Discovery Hall Director /Curator 12,500 Manager, Traffic & Lighting 15,500 Human Resources Director 15,000 Asst. Manager, Traffic & Lighting 12,785 E.E.0 Monitor 9,500 Superintendent IV - Utilities 15,116 Manpower Asst. Field Director 12,56.6 Superintendent III - Utilities 14,566 Planner II 11,26.6 Superintendent II - Utilities 14,316 Planner I 9,866 Project Engineer 14,216 Coordinator Grants & Evaluation 14,350 Asst. Superintendent IV 13,134 Job Coach 9,566 Asst. Superintendent III 12,932 Intake Specialist II 8,950 Asst. Superintendent II 12,726 Intake Specialist I 8,000 Asst. Superintendent I 12,299 Client Specialist II 12,551 Manager, Bureau of Water 18,500 Client Specialist I 11,466 Programmer 10,466 Superintendent of Parks 18,000 System Analyst 11,266 Asst. Superintendent of Parks 15,000 Internal Control Supervisor 14,166 Florist 1 10,614 Manager, Wastewater 16,216 Refrigerator & Pool Engineer 11,966 Chief Chemist 13,800 Park General Supervisor 12,766 Secretary IV (Maximum) 8,501 Forester 12,636 Secretary III (Maximum) 7,786 Potawatomi Zoo Director 12,000 Secretary II (Maximum) 7,236 Recreation Aide 7,486 Acct. Clerk IV (Maximum) 9,106 City Engineer 17,000 Acct. Clerk III (Maximum) 8,336 Project Engineer 14,466 Acct. Clerk II (Maximum) 7,764 Engineer .12,533 Stenographer II (Maximum) 7,016 Engineering Aide III 11,516 Stenographer I (Maximum) 6,466 Engineering Aide II 10,488 Stock Clerk II (Maximum) 8,996 Engineering Aide I 10,184 Stock Clerk I (Maximum) 8,446 Building Commissioner 17,500 Auditor III (Maximum) 12,216 Sub - Standard Building Director 14,500 Auditor I>; (Maximum) 10,041 Inspector III 10,800 Adm. Asst. to the Mayor 18,000 Receptionist 7,236 He removed the positions of Real Estate Manager, Program Manager, Technical Director, Asst. Engineer (Century Center) Custodian, Guards,.Morris Theater Box Office Assistant, Director of Public Safety; changed Assistant Building Commissioner to Sub- Standard Building Director; removed Chief Inspector, Assistant Manager of Solid Waste, and Court Liaison. Council President Parent's motion was seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried, Council Member Miller opposing. 0 Council Member Adams asked the Chair if he would accept additional amendments at this time. Coun it Member Horvath indicated he would. Council Member Adams indicated she would like her amendments handled separately, however, the Chair indicated they should be handled in a package like the others were handled. REGULAR MEETING JULY 19, 1976 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) Council Member Adams commended Councilman Parent for a fantastic job. She then made the followin amendments; the manager of the Bureau of Streets, his salary be left at $18,500; cut the security chief at the Century Center to $10,000; increase recreation aide to $7,700; cut environmental protection officer to $9,100. The motion was seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The motion lost. Mayor Peter Nemeth said the Council was reducing the salary of the Human Resources Director from $17,400 to $15,000, and granting the $5,000 under Community Development; however, he would be mak- ing $22,000 as of July and then be cut back to $20,000 next year. He said he would suggest the $19,000 be cut to $18,000 and cut the Community Development supplement down to $2,000. He in- dicated the deputy director would be making less than the director of the Bureau of Housing and he would respectfully request that this cut be reconsidered. He said the Council was cutting the city attorney's salary to $13,242 and he would request the Council to look ahead and that they are trying to upgrade that department. He indicated that at the very least they should cut this no further than $14,000. He said he appreciated the Council's willingness to upgrade the deputy city attorney to $7,000, but he did not think this was the time to punish the city attorney staff for what has happened in the past. He indicated that the building commissioner was a professional engineer and they could go out on the market in excess of $20,000 and he would respectfully reques the Council give that position more than $17,500. He said the Bureau of Vehicle Maintenance re- quires a competent manager and it was a difficult position to fill when people found it paid below $18,000, and he felt the city was getting a bargin at $15,000, so he would request the Council reconsider this position. He indicated he had discussed the receptionist before and the money be- ing saved certainly warranted some consideration in that area. Council Member Kopczynski said he would like to present some amendments to the salary ordinance and he would like each position to be voted individually. He made a motion that the city attorney salary be decreased from $16,000 to $15,000, seconded by Council Member Miller. The motion lost on a roll call vote of three ayes (Council Members Szymkowiak, Miller and Kopczynski) and six nayE (Council Members Serge, Taylor, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent). Council Member-Kopczynski made a motion to decrease the chief deputy city attorney from $12,000 to $11,500, seconded by Council Member Miller. The motion was lost on a roll call vote of three ayes (Council Members Szymkowiak, Miller and Kopczynski) and six nays (Council Members Serge, Taylor, Adams, Dombrowski Horvath and Parent). Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to reduce the deputy city attorney'E proposed increase from $8,400 to $8,150, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The motion lost on a roll call vote of four ayes (Council Members Szymkowiak, Miller, Kopczynski and Adams) and five nays (Council Members Serge, Taylor, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent). Council Member Kopczyr made a motion that the salary of the manager of the Bureau of Streets be $18,490, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. Council Member Adams indicated that they were upgrading certain positi and that she would like to speak in favor of this motion. Council President Parent indicated that particular position was recently upgraded, therefore, he would speak against the amendment. Counc Member Szymkowiak indicated the street commissioner puts in many, many hours and is doing a',terrif job. The motion lost by a roll call vote of four ayes (Council Members Szymkowiak, Miller7xopczyn and Adams) and five nays (Council Members Serge, Taylor, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent). Counci Member Kopczynski made a motion that the building commissioner's proposed salary be reduced from $19,000 to $18,500, since the department will be completely reorganized, seconded by Council MembE Szymkowiak. The motion lost by a roll call vote of three ayes (Council Members Szymkowiak, Millet and Kopczynski) and six nays (Council Members Serge, Taylor, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent Council Member Kopczynski made a motion that the proposed salary for the manager of the Bureau of Vehicle Maintenance be $14,990, seconded by Council Member Adams. Council Member Adams "indicated that before voting on this motion, she would like to know the dollar value of the equipment for which this position is responsible. Mr. Peter Mullen, City Controller, indicated that it was wort in excess of $1,000,000. Council Member Adams indicated she thought they should have competent people in this department and we would save on preventative maintenance. Council Member Horvath indicated that an $800 increase was sufficient and more than he wanted to go for. The motion lost of a roll call vote of four ayes (Council Members Szymkowiak, Miller, Kopczynski and Adams) and five nays (Council Members Serge, Taylor, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent). Council President Parent indicated that he would like to recommend that the Council hear from the public at this time. Mr. James Seitz, Superintendent of Parks, said the assistant superintendent's salary was recommenc at $16,500, and he has been with the department many, many years and he deserves this raise. He said he strongly urged the Council go along with this increase. He indicated the zoo director wa: going to take a pay cut at $12,000. He said the forester was also transferred from hourly and he strongly recommended the Council to reconsider that salary at $13,000. Mr. Maurice Cohen, 725 E. Eckman indicated that every year the upper echelon get padded salaries and the lower get stepped on. He spoke on the increases and indicated he thought the police and fire should receive more money. Mr. Mike Lawrence, Business Agent for Teamsters 364, indicated that in the amendment the Teamster! were threw a $41 bone. He said the original negotiations was for a 24� per hour general increa! and even with the 2� that has been added the increase would be in the area of 6 %. He said the only reason they did not strike was that they could not carry the 2/3 majority vote necessary. HE said there was a great deal of resentment among the rank and file. Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, said that at the caucus meeting he presented the Council with a letter from Civic Planning and he would like to read it into the record: South Bend Common Council County -City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 Dear Council Members: The South Bend Civic Planning Association has reviewed the Salary Ordinances before you and wish to express our appreciation to the officials who responded to our questions willingly and with helpful information. The proposed salaries in most instances appear reasonable and fair. In some cases however, the proposed increases are, in our opinion, higher than they should be. REGULAR MEETING JULY 19 1976 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED These excesses occur primarily in the top positions in various departments. We recognize the need for adequate salaries to attract qualified people and retain them, and the contention that these increases are necessary to bring the level of compensation up to allow the city to compete in the manpower market may be valid. But we believe an increase which has less immediate impact is needed. It is our recommendation that salary increases be limited to a maximum of $1500 this year. If increases are needed to raise city salaries to levels comparable to industry and other cities, our recommendation will allow for this to occur over a span of 2 to 3 years. We would further recommend that the proposed salaries for Director, Controller, Engineer, and Park Superintendent in the Community Development Salary Ordinance be reduced to one -half of the proposed amount. We have attached a breakdown of the salaries as they would be constituted under our recom- mendations. Thank you for your consideration of these suggestions. cc: City Administration News Media Very truly yours, SOUTH BEND CIVIC PLANNING ASSN. INC. Gene Evans Executive Secretary He said there have been comments regarding performances, and they would point out that this ad- ministration has only been in office less than one year. He said one of the concerns of Civic Planning is the source of funds that will be available to fund these positions if they are in- corporated into the budget. He said we all recognize we are still operating under the frozen tax rate. He said the administration talks about money saved as though that money belongs to them, and the money does not belong to the administration it belongs to the taxpayers. Ms. Lois Dress, personnel director for a local CPA firm, spoke regarding the reduction of salaries for the personnel director and assistant personnel director. She said the City was not paying a salary commensurate with experienced personnel people. Council Member Adams said that on page 6 of the ordinance, cutting out the court liaison position is actually costing the taxpayer, since a full -time police officer is filling that position and we are costing the taxpayer more by leaving it as a policeman rather than a civilian, since the policemen made more money. She made a motion to reinstate the court liaison position at $10,000, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. Council President Parent indicated he had asked this pos- ition be eliminated since the administration plans to place it in another category, and he agreed with Council Member Adams that this should not be done by a police officer. Mr. Peter Mullen, City Controller said that at budget time they planned to put this position in as an accounting clerk at the same dollar value. Council Member Adams asked why they did not call it what it was, and she thought the position name should reflect what they are doing and that is not an accountin clerk, secretary, or etc. Council Member Kopczynski indicated it should be retained as court liaison so there will be some record as to that position. Council Member Horvath said he was in- clined to agree that the position should be called court liaison. A roll call vote was taken on the motion and passed by nine ayes (Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent). Council Member Adams indicated we are trying to bring our positions in line with other public an private business and on page 1 under Century Center, the security chief is proposed at $14,700 and amended to $12,000. She said it was her understanding that the security chief of the County - City Building is in the $8,000 range. Council Member Adams made a motion that this salary be . amended to $10,000, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion lost on a roll call vote of fou ayes (Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller and Adams) and five nays (Council Members Taylor Kopczynski, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent). Council Member Adams made a motion to change the assistant director of personnel to 11,550, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. Mayor Nemeth indicated that he resented some of the things that had been said about some of the management people. Council Presi.dent Parent said the salary of the assistant personnel director that was proposed at $15,000was substantially under what the mater requestgd.The motion was lost on a roll call vote of three ayes (Council Members Kopczynski, Adams, and Horvath) and six nays (Council Members Serge,.Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Dombrowski and Parent). Council Member Adams made a motion that the Community Development ordinance be referred to Counci: favorably, as amended, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion carried, Council Member Miller opposing. Council Member Adams made a motion that the ordinance fixing maximum salaries of appointed officel and employees go to Council favorably as amended by Councilman Parent, seconded by Council Member' Dombrowski. The motion carried, Council Member Miller, opposing. Council Member Horvath said that he was not thoroughly in agreement with some of the salaries but he went along with them. He said he thought this was a fairly good proposal. Council Member Kopczynski said the record clearly shows it was a five -four Council and he thought it was unfortunate. He said he thought theCouncil should put more thought into these things. Council President Parent indicated he did not think it was fair to insinuate that others did not use their intelligence when voting on this ordinance. He said this was obviously a compromise bu- one has to give in. He said he would like to commend Council Member Adams for all the work she did on this salary ordinance. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recess, seconded by Council Member Adams. The meeting was recessed at 8:10 p.m., and reconvened at 8:25 p.m. REGULAR MEETING JULY 19, 1976 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY OF POLICEMEN FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1977. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and op- ponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Taylor made the presentation for the ordinance, as sub - committee chairman on public safety. He said he would like to express his appreciation to his fellow Councilmen, the Police Department and the wage negotiating team, and the administration. He then read the levels of salary increases, as well as the different sec- tions of the ordinance. Council Member Adams made a motion to change service years for corporals, in Section 1, to start at three to five years, since there are no corporals, under three years of service; to add a new paragraph under "officer in training" in Section 1, to read - An officer in training shall remain in that status until satisfactory completion of the mandatory law enforcement training program; Section 6, insert the word "complete" after (3) and change recommendations of to "promotion by the Board of Safety." This motion was seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion carried, Council Member Adams said she would like to further amend this by changing this so that each polic officer would have at least a $200 increase, by changing Section 2 after the word rank to read - shall receive at least a $200 increase from his 1976 level, seconded by Council Member Parent. Council Member Serge asked how many men this would include, and it was indicated it was a small number of men who would no longer be receiving incentive pay. There was feeling expressed on the Council that perhaps this should be $550 instead of $200. Council Member Miller indicated he was in favor or upgrading the department so he would recommend the Council go with $550. Council Mem- ber Taylor said that one of the reasons for the negotiations was to knock out all of the differeni pay categories in the department and simplify the pay program. He said it would be his recom- mendation this amendment be defeated. Council Member Adams indicated that many of the men will receive a minimum increase and they have been compensated with the educational incentive, and these men have received good wages for educational incentive in the past so she did not think they should be the fall guy. She said at this time she would recommend we pay the $200 increase, or that we refer this to next week and get some facts and figures on the implications. Council Pre- sident Parent indicated he would go along with the $200 because it would not cost more than what the City could afford. Mayor Nemeth indicated that in effect they were eliminating the incentive because of the merit system. He indicated he supported Councilman Taylor's stand and position on this. The motion was defeated by a roll call vote of four ayes (Council Members Serge, Szymkowia} Adams and Parent) and five nays (Council Members Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Dombrowski and Horvai Mr. George Herendeen, attorney for the FOP, said they would like to acknowledge the unusual coop- eration they were able to achieve this year. He said that for the purpose of designation they would like service years indicated from zero to one for officer in training, one to two for patrol man, and two to three for patrolman first class. He said when they came -to the Council to make a presentation they left in friendly territory and what we tried to accomplish was greater than in past years. Council Member Miller made a motion to amend Section 1, by putting service years above patrolman first class and make it two years and above, and one to two for patrolman, and zero to one for officer in training, Council Member Adams seconded the motion. The motion carries Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, said he would call the Council's attention to the paragraph in their letter regarding salary increases being limited to $1,500 maximum and there are three positions in this ordinance which are proposed at more than $1,500. He said they would respectfully request consideration of their recommendation. Mr. Maurice Cohen asked about the 3% the police contribute, since he wanted to know where it goes. He was told it stayed in the City. Mrs. Jane Swan, 2022 Swygart, indicated that by their silence they gave their consent. She said she thought the Council had worked harder than ever this year. Council Member Adams, in reply to Mr. Evans, indicated that although many salaries are over $1,500 level the average is $500 a person for the police department. She said that she would like to postpone passage until next week. The motion lost as there was no second. Council Member Horvath said the wage committee agreed to this package and the Council should not cut or increase. Council Member Miller made a motion this ordinance go to Council favorably, as amended, seconded by Council Member Taylor. ThE motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY OF FIRE FIGHTERS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1977. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and op- ponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Taylor made the presentation for the ordinance. He read the ordinance. He said the wage committee of the Fire Department has asked for an amendment. He made a motion to change the maximum received by paramedics to $800, and to change the third paragraph in Section 2 to read - For regularly assigned drivers of fire trucks andother heavy equipment, the tillermen, and personnel assigned to drive ambulances on regular or rotation basis, $250.00 per year. This motion was seconded by Council Member Serge,: The motion carried. Mr. Larry Ambler, general counsel for the Firefighters Union 362, thanked the Council on behalf of the wage committee. Mr. Larry Dygulski, paramedic on the Fire Department spoke regarding the proposed ordinance. He briefly discussed the paramedic program and the education needed. Mr. Dale Wedel - Chairman of the Wage Committee for the Fire Fighters, thanked the Council. He said he would like the Council to explain the increases for the upper echelon of the department. Council Member Adams said they had asked for $500 across the board, and you are always telling us you are on a level with police- men, so your upper echelon should be on a level with the police. Mr. Wede,l asked if in the futul they could put the dates of holidays in the ordinance, and was told they could. Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, indicated since the Fire Department did not negotiate their upper echelon he wondered if the Police Department did. He was told that the proposal given to the Council by the Police Department included all ranks, and the Fire Department's was captain and below. Mr. Randy Magdalinski, paramedic on the Fire Department, indicated he thought the money for in- REGULAR MEETING COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED JULY 19, 1976 creases should have been divided equally among all people working for the City not only management Mr. Tom Balukiewicz, South Bend Fire Department, said he would like to correct an error, they did not propose $500 they proposed a $1,000 increase. He said in the discussions with the Counci they talked about insurance and were told nothing could be done in this area. He said they would like to remind the Council of their commitment to come up with an insurance package this year. Council Member Taylor indicated they could not call it a Council commitment. He said he would do everything in his power to see that the City establishes an insurance committee. He said it was not a Council commitment it was a pledge on his part. Council President Parent made a motion to send this ordinance to Council favorably as amended, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $8,100.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND AND $900.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS TO PROJECT R &S 72, CONSTRUCTION OF DONMOYER AVENUE FROM MAIN STREET TO MICHIGAN STREET This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Rollin Farrand, Director of the Department of Public Works, made,the presentation for the ordinance. He said that on September 5, 1975, th Indiana Arterial Road and'Street Board notified the City of their approval of $38,700 in LRSA Funds for the above referenced project. This money is matched by an appropriation of $4,300 from the Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund for a total of $43,000. He said bids have been ad- vertised, accepted, and a contract for the project awarded to Reith - Riley, in the amount of $31,558.25. He said total right -of- way acquisition costs have been incurred of $16,643.46, in- cluding a condemnation amount of $12,500. He said the additional amount requested is necessary to provide sufficient funds for the right -of -way acquisition and construction of this project. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to refer this ordinance to Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PERTAIN - ING TO ANNUAL VACATIONS FOR CITY PERSONNEL. 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. Peter Mullen, City Controller, made the pre- sentation for the ordinance. He said this ordinance would equalize the areawide practice of other employers granting some paid vacation after six months of continuous employment. He said those who have one but less than eight years would receive ten days of vacation; those with eight years but less than sixteen years would receive fifteen working days of paid vacation; and those having twenty or more years would receive twenty -five working days of paid vacation. Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, said that this was an in- crease in vacation policy and he would like to point out that in addition there are twelve holi- days being provided for all city employees. He said this was more generous than the city needs to be. Council Member Parent made a motion to refer this ordinance to the Council favorably, seconded b Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried, Council Member Horvath opposing. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND (1) CLOW CORPORATION, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND (2) KENNEDY VALVE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, ELMIRA, NEW YORK, FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ASSORTMENT OF WATER MAIN VALVES AND FITTINGS IN THE AMOUNT OF $197,421.11. 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 Stancati, Manager of the South Bend Water Works, made the presentation for the ordinance. He said they had accepted the lowest bid on all items. Council Member Adams asked how this compared with previous years, and Mr. Stancat: indicated ther was a slight increase. Council Member Adams made a motion that this ordinance be referred to Council favorably, secondec by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND A. H. CHOITZ, INC., SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A MODEL GRR 160S AIR COMPRESSOR IN THE AMOUNT OF$4,608.00. 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 Stancati, Manager of theSouth Bend Water Works, made the presentation for the ordinance. Council Member Serge made a motion that this ordinance be referred to Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING.A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND (1) BADGER METER, INC., MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, AND (2) NEPTUNE-METER COMPANY, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, FOR THE PUR- CHASE OF AN ASSORTMENT OF WATER METERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,316.00. REGULAR MEETING COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED JULY 19, 1976 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 Stancati, Manager of the Water Works, made the presentation for the ordinance. He said every year they purchase, 3,000 new meters. He said the bid with Badger Meter, Inc., is not the lowest, however, it was their recommendation we take the Badger meters because they are the best. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to refer this ordinance to Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $35, 400.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY RE- FERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMIN- ISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and op- ponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mayor Peter J. Nemeth made the presentation for the ordinance. He said this is a matter relating to downtown development. He said the $35,400 is to be used to continue further advertising for our "City in a Box." He said they were taking advertisements in the WALL STREET JOURNAL and the total cost is approximately $29,000, which make up the greatest bulk of the above figure. He said he would respectfully request favorably con- sideration of this ordinance. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to refer this ordinance to Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. Council Member Adams asked if some of the $4,000 travel money could be taken from Urban Observatory, which has $4,000 in their budget for downtown development. Mayor Nemeth indicated that the purpose for the travel was that members of the committee could go personally to any one interested in our down- town area. He said as far as Urban Observatory is concerned it is not strictly the City that is involved, there are other departments and universities. Council Member Szymkowiak asked if the Mayor planned to use some of the promotional expense out of his budget. The Mayor indicated that was a possibility. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $3,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY RE- FERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS TO BE ADMIN- ISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS FIRE DEPARTMENT. 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 Board of Public Works, made the presentation for the ordinance. He said the $3,000 was needed for the repair and replacement of parts needed for the snorkel. He indicated the funds were needed and that he would recommend favorable consideration of this appropriation. Mr. Paul Bognar, 805 W. Washington, asked if the original bidder had fulfilled his obligation, and if all avenues were exhausted to make the original contractor perform. Mr. Farrand said he did not believe that any of this was for straightening out of the snorkle. He said that some of these things should have been included in the orignal contract, but it appears it was properly handled. The people responsible signed off the contract and said the contractor had done his work. Mr. Bognar indicated that we took the low bid thinking we saved $690 and it is costing the City $3,000. Council President Parent said he would like to point out that he wrote a letter to Hill -White and had received a reply. He said he really felt they fulfilled their contract ad- equately. Council Member Kopczynski indicated that Hill -White had bent over backwards in fixing this truck. Council Member Adams said this came about because of a lot of verbal change orders. Council Member Taylor made a motion that this ordinance be referred to the Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Miller. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CER- TAIN LAND (18183 and 18163 IRELAND ROAD). 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. Rick Morgan, attorney, made the presentation for the ordinance. He introduced the petitioner, Mr. Gary Lueneburg. He said this involved two parcels of land on the north side of Ireland Road. He said they were seeking to have it rezoned to "C" commercial after it has been annexed. He said they plan to build a restaurant in that location. Council Member Parent made a motion that this ordinance be referred to Council favor- ably, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council Member Taylor made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion carried. Council Member Horvath made a motion to recess, seconded by Council Member Parent. The meeting was recessed at 9:47 p.m., and reconvened at 10:10 p.m. (� c �c City Clerk Chairman REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED Be it remembered that the regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of South Bend re- convened in the Council Chambers at 10:10 p.m., Council President Parent presiding, and nine members present. REGULAR MEETING JULY 19, 1976 REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED 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 June 28, 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 REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Council Member Adams made a motion to waive the reading of the report of the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried with a roll call vote of nine ayes (Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent) . PETITIONS TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE We the undersigned, do hereby respectfully make application and petition the City of South Bend, Indiana 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 West side of Miami Road, beginning 556.45 feet South of the intersection of Miami and Ireland Roads, running thence South 173.73 feet and being 420.00 feet in depth. 2. The property is owned by Robert's Cleaning Centers, Inc., an Indiana corporation having its principal offices in South Bend, Indiana. 3. A legal description of the property is as follows: Part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of said Southeast Quarter of Section 25, 556.45 feet South of the Northeast corner thereof; thence continuing South on said East line (being also the centerline of Miami Highway) a distance of 173.70 feet; thence West a distance of 420.00 feet to a point; thence North a distance of 173.73 feet to a point; thence East a'distance of 420.00 feet to a point of beginning; said real estate containing approximately 1.675 acres, subject to legal highways. 4. It is desired and requested that thefor.egoing property be rezoned From "C" Commercial 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 and the following build- ing will be constructed A one -story building containing a self - service laundromat of approximately 7,320 square feet and an automobile washing and cleaning establishment of approximately 1,840 square feet is presently located on said real estate. The laundromat portion of said building will cotninue to be operated as a self- service laundromat containing approximately 58 washing machines. The car wash portion of the building will be re- modeled and an addition containing approximately 576 square feet will be added to the front thereof so that the former car wash portion of the building as remodeled may be used as an Arby's Roast Beef Restaurant. 6. Number of off - street parking spaces to be provided. 70 parking spaces, in accordance with the zoning requirements of the City of South Bend, Indiana. 7. Attached is a copy of (a) an existing plot plan showing my property and other surrounding properties; (b) names and addresses of allthe individuals, firms or corporations owning property within 300 feet of the property sought to be rezoned; and (c) site development plan. ROBERT'S CLEANING CENTERS, INC. BY: THORNBURG, McGILL, DEAHL, HARMAN, CAREY & MURRAY /s/ Stephen A. Seall Signature of Petitioner Stephen A. Seall Petition Prepared By REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED) JULY 19, 1976 I, the undersigned, do hereby respectfully make application and petition the Common Council of the City of South Bend to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend as herein- after requested, and in support of this application, the following facts are shown: 1. The property sought to be rezoned is located at S/E corner of St. Joseph Street and Ireland Road 2. The property is owned by Dr. Elmer Graber 3. A legal description of the property is as follows: A part of the North one -half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 25, Township 37 North, Range 2 East described as beginning at a point 918.56 feet East of the intersection of the East line of the Michigan Road and the South line of Ireland Road in the North half of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 25; running thence South 300 feet; thence West 177.2 feet; thence North 300 feet; thence East 177.2 feet to the place of beginning and being known as Lot Numbers 11 & 12 in a proposed plat of said North half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 25, Township 37 North, Range 2 East. Subject to legal highways. 4. It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezoned From "C" Commercial and "A" 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 and the following building will be constructed 1 building containing an Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chip Restaurant 6. Number of off - street parking spaces to be provided. 38 7. Attached is a copy of (a) an existing plot plan showing 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/ Elmer R. Graber 5260 Brooktrails Drive South Bend, Indiana 46637 I,1:the undersigned, do hereby respectfully make application and petition the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend as hereinafter requested, and in support of this application, the following facts are shown: 1. The property sought to be rezoned is located at 505 -515 North St. Joseph Street, South Bend, Indiana. 2. The property is owned by Max Koenig, Ina Rosenberg, Irving Rosenberg and Elaine Koenig. 3. A legal description of the property is as follows: Fifty -five (55) feet taken off of and from the West end of Lots One Hundred Twenty -one (121), One Hundred Twenty -two (122) and One Hundred Twenty -three (123) of the Original Plat of the Town, now City of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, together with the vacated 14' alley lying west of and adjoining said lots. 4. It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezoned: From B Residential Use and B Height and Area District To C Commercial Use and F Height and Area District 5. It is proposed that the property will be put to the following use and the following build- ing will be constructed: One story warehouse, 96 feet by 140 feet. 6. Number of off - street parking spaces to be provided: Seventy -four (74) 7. Attached is (a) an original ordinance and 30 copies; (b) an original petition and 30 copies (c) a $10.00 filing fee; (d) an existing plot plan showing my property and other surrounding properties; (e) names and addresses of all the individuals, firms or corporations owning pro- perty within 300 feet of the property sought to be rezoned; and (f) 5 copies of a site develop- ment plan. /s/ Max Koenig Signature of Petitioner Petition prepared by: Robert D. Lee, Attorney at Law 502 First Bank Building South Bend, Indiana REGULAR MEETING JULY 19 1976 REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED Council President Parent indicated these would be handled with the applicable ordinances when had first reading. ORDINANCES, SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 5989 -76 AN ORDINANCE FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, WITHIN THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE YEAR FROM JULY 1, 1976 TO JUNE 30, 1977. This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend the ordinance as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. Mayor Peter J. Nemeth indicated he would like to be heard. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion that we con- tinue discussion on the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried by a rol: call vote of five ayes (Council Members Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski and Adams) and fou: nays (Council Members Serge, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent). The Mayor indicated that earlier in the day he had received word from the-Council regarding raising the increases, and that he had indicated he would be inclined to do so if the Councilwould go along with what he had asked for. He said he acted in good faith and made the amendments and he hoped the Council would also do so. Council Member Taylor said he thought it should be kept in mind that this Council gave the larges- raises to cabinet level positions and sub - cabinet level positions than probably any Council in th4 history of the City. He said there were nine people on the Council that were obviously extremely unhappy with certain salary levels. He said he felt the Council had acted very fairly. He indica- that there were certain levels set that he did not agree with and that if he were to act personal: he would be willing to cut certain positions that he had passed tonight. He indicated the Mayor received most of what was asked for, at least to the degree where he can successfully operate the city. Council Member Kopczynski said in all fairness to the citizens of South Bend the Council should give the mayor a chance to reorganize the city, particularly in the attorney's office and the Building Department. He said he thought.it would be well if the Council would compromise with the Mayor. Council Member Taylor made .a motion that debate be cut, seconded by Council Memb( Horvath. Council Member Miller raised a point of order that a Council Member should be able to speak on an issue. Council President Parent said the Council has the right to cut off debate. H( said he would rule the point of order, out of order. Council Member Adams asked if they could hear from the Council attorney. Council President Parent said they could, and indicated they cou: override the decision on the roll call vote. A roll call vote was taken on the motion to cut off debate and it passed by a vote of five ayes (Council Members Taylor, Kopczynski, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent) and four nays (Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller and Adams). A roll call vote was taken to pass the ordinance as amended, the ordinance passed on a vote of six ayes (Council Members Serge, Taylor, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent) and three nays (Council Members Szymkowiak, Miller, And Kopczynski). (This ordinance was voted on without a motion or a second, for correction of procedural defect see July 26, 1976 meeting, under Unfinished Business. ORDINANCE NO. 5990 -76 AN ORDINANCE FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE YEAR 1977. This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend the ordinance as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Horvath. The motion carried. Council Member Adams made a motion to reconsider the position of Building Commissioner, and that salary be changed to $18,500, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion lost on a roll call vote of four ayes (Council Members Szymkowiak, Miller, Kopczynski and Adams) and five nays (Council Members Serge, Taylor, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent). Council Member Miller said that against all good advice and principles of Council integrity, and recognizing that he probably should not say anything, he indicated this was the biggest sham that has ever been foisted upon the public, as far as he was concerned. He said the salaries were mad in a secret meeting of five Councilmen and adjusted somewhat by the president. Council President Parent said that he was off the issue, and ruled him out of order. He indicated this could be taken up under the citizen's portion of the meeting. He indicated that Council Member Miller sho speak directly to the ordinance. Council Member Miller said that this ordinance was given to on Council Members at 3:30 p.m., at a meeting today, after an unprecedented presentation to the press. Council President Parent indicated he would have to rule Council Member Miller out of order. Council Member Miller indicated he was explaining his vote on this ordinance. Council President Parent indicated that the Council would have to let him continue, since he had ruled him out of order. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to let the Councilman continue, seconded by Council Memb Szymkowiak. Council President Parent indicated that Council Member Miller should continue. Council Member Miller said he felt that decisions on this ordinance were not made by the full Council, as they have been done in the past. He indicated he did not have much disagreement with the actual dollars set, but he abhorred the process. He indicated that there were amendments mad tonight and in all cases the five votes held solid. He indicated that this was a prior decision and he did not feel this was the--way Council should operate. He said he was not given a chance to present his position on these salaries. He indicated this was grossly unfair to the Council. Council President Parent indicated he had an obligation to defend his integrity. He said the pro- posal that he presented before the Council, and first presented publically on Friday, was discussE with Council Members prior to its presentation. He indicated he even met with Councilman Miller on Sunday afternoon to go over the many aspects of the proposal. Council Member Miller indicated that no changes were made. Council President Parent indicated that Council Member Miller had madE to attempt to contact him about this issue, and had read a newspaper in caucus while the Council discussed the ordinance. He indicated that allegations were unethical in character, and that he was being accused of doing things in secret when he was trying to do a service for the Council anc the community in trying to come up with a compromise proposal. He indicated that there.have been all kinds of occasions in the past where proposals were not discussed with all nine Council Member; He indicated he thought Council Member Miller's accusations were totally reprehensible and he was going to ask a Council committee to look into this matter. REGULAR MEETING JULY 19, 1976 REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED Council Member Horvath made a motion to pass this ordinance as amended, seconded by Council Memb Dombrowski. The motion passed on a roll call vote of six ayes (Council Members Serge, Taylor, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent) and three nays (Council Members Szymkowiak, Miller and Kopczynski). ORDINANCE NO. 5991 -76 AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY OF POLICEMEN FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1977. 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 Adams. The motion carried. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this ordinance as amended, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent). ORDINANCE NO. 5992 -76 AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY OF FIRE FIGHTERS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1977. This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to amend this ordinance as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this ordinance as amended, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Council Members Serge, Szym- kowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent). ORDINANCE NO. 5993 -76 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $8,100.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND AND $900.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IM- PROVEMENT FUNDS TO PROJECT R &S 72, CON- STRUCTION OF DONMOYER AVENUE FROM MAIN STREET TO MICHIGAN STREET. This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The ordinance passed by (Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Parent) . ORDINANCE NO. 5994 -76 motion to pass this ordinance, a roll call vote of nine ayes Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, PERTAINING TO ANNUAL VACATIONS FOR CITY PERSONNEL. This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this ordinance, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes (Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, and Parent) and one nay (Council Member Horvath). ORDINANCE NO. 5995 -76 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND (1) CLOW CORPORATION, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND ( 2) KENNEDY VALVE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, ELMIRA, NEW YORK, FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ASSORTMENT OF WATER MAINS, VALVES AND FITTINGS IN THE AMOUNT OF $197,421.11. This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this ordinance, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent) . ORDINANCE NO. 5996 -76 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND A. H. CHOITZ, INC., SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A MODEL GRR 1605 AIR COMPRESSOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,608.00. This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to pass this ordinanc( seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent) . ORDINANCE NO. 5997 -76 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND (1) BADGER METER, INC., MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, AND (2) NEPTUNE METER COMPANY, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ASSORTMENT OF WATER METERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,316.00. This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to pass this ordinanc seconded by Council Member Adams. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent). REGULAR MEET IN_G —T L • • REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED ORDINANCE NO. 5998 -76 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $35,400 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FOR VARIOUS ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPART- MENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE. This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to pass the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent) . ORDINANCE NO. 5999 -76 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $3,000.00 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 FIRE DEPART- MENT. This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to pass this ordinance seconded by Council Member Adams. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent). ORDINANCE NO. 6000 -76 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LAND. (18181 and 18163 Ireland Road). This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this ordinance, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent). Council Member Parent made a motion to recess the meeting, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The meeting recessed at 10:32 p.m., and reconvened at 10:45 p.m. Council President Parent announced that this evening Councilman Miller did not obey his call to order. He said that furthermore he has a responsibility as a public official to be very careful about any accusations made to another person. He said his behavior in caucus by reading a news- paper is not exemplary of a City Council Member and therefore he was taking the following action; "I strip him of the commitee chairmanship on the Law and Ordinance Committee, and take him off th Sub - committee on Minutes." RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 526 -76 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE AWARDING OF ONE CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR RE- HABILITATION WORK IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. WHEREAS, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 5872 -75, passed by the South Bend Common Counc on August 11, 1975, all contracts under the Community Development Housing Program in excess of $5,000 must be approved by the Common Council; and WHEREAS, the low bid for 36 properties to be rehabilitated under the Community Development Housing Program has 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 Charles Brown Maintenance Service for the rehabilitation of the following properties in accordance with project specifications of the Housing Allowance Elderly and Handicapped Referrals Program: 510 S. 24th Street 3902 Western Avenue 338 N. Olive Street 824 S. Jackson Street 1235 E. Campeau Street 1701 S. Scott Street 1311 Hine Street 1314 Hine Street 219 E.' Donald Street 2214 Chapin Street 1229 Napier Street 1225 Eastbrook Drive 1134 S. Franklin Street 617 Cottage Grove 617 N. Walnut Street 1306 E. Miner Street 1921 S. Brookfield Street 1909 S. Ironwood Drive 721 24th Street 1114 N. Burns Street 1157 E. Fox Street 220 E. Indiana Avenue 729 N. Cushing Street 733 S. Kaley Street 714 S. Brookfield Street 2609 Western Avenue 221 N. O'Brien 1019 Woodward Avenue 1813 W. Linden Avenue 709 N. St. Louis Boulevard 809 E. Fairview Street 838 S. Webster Street 502 31st Street 1854 E. Randolph Street 1306 S. Main Street 1060 N. Burns Street TOTAL $15,103.00 2. That 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/ Mary Christine'Adams Member of the Common Council 11 494 REGULAR MEETING JULY 19, 1976 REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED NEW BUSINESS Council Member Kopczynski thanked the Council for the flowers sent to him in the hospital. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to approve the sale of City -owned real estate at 217 N. Walnut and 923 E. Bowman, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. There bieng no further business to come before the:Council, unfinished or new, Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried, and the meeting was adjourned at 10 :50 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: City Clerk Pres d nt