HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-27-77 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING
JUNE 27, 1977
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 27, 1977, 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 and Parent
ABSENT: Council Member Horvath
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 re-
port that it has inspected the minutes of the June 13, 1977 meeting of the Council and found th
correct.
The sub - committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved.
/s /Roger Parent
/s /Mary Chris Adams
Council Member Dombrowski made a motion that the minutes of the June 13, 1977, meeting of the
Council be placed on file, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
Council President Parent indicated that Council Members had questions to ask of the Police Depart
ment and the Mayor regarding the recent "ticket binge. He indicated that this was for their
own personal gain and the Mayor never ordered the police officers to stop their unfair tactics.
Council Member Taylor indicated that the citizen's confidence in the Police Department had been
shaken because of this tactic. He said he thought this tactic only served to undermine the ex-
ecutive branch of government. He asked who organized this "ticket binge." Police Chief Borkowsk
indicated that the FOP was the major voting body. Council Member Adams outlined the meetings
that had taken place with the FOP in an attempt to negotiate with them. She said she resented
the fact that statements have been made that the Council will not negotiate. She said she felt
the Council has been fair and no firm figure has been set. Council Member Kopczynski indicated
that when the ticket blitz started he called the Mayor and it was evident he supported this type
of tactic. He indicated he had calls from citizens that in as much as the police had time to
write this amount of tickets in such a short time it only proves they have time on their hands
and are not doing their job. He indicated that it was difficult for the Council to negotiate
when the police have said that the items they want are not negotiable. Council Member Serge
indicated that the police had disobeyed the rules of their department. He indicated he was in
favor of higher pay for the police, if there was money in the budget. Council Member Adams
indicated she hoped the Mayor was misquoted in the SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE regarding statements that
the Council resume negotiations; with the FOP. She indicated the Council had never stopped negot
Ling. Council Member Dombrowski indicated that he hoped the FOP would sit down and bargain in
good faith, Cpl: Ron Wilson, head of the wage committee, indicated they had met with the Council
three different times and were told the Council did not know how much was available, and they
could not tell us what they could give us. He said that was not negotiating. Council Member
Miller indicated he did not think the Council should get into negotiating at this meeting, and
he felt they should move on to the agenda.
REGULAR MEETING JUNE 27, 1977
Council Member Adams indicated that the Council does not know exactly how much is available.
She asked the controller to explain this situation. Mr. Peter Mullen, City Controller, in-
dicated they would not know until at least the end of this month exactly how much funding the
City would have in 1978. He said they would not know the exact amount until they receive certif
cation from the State. Council President Parent asked police officer Wells how this year's
negotiations differed from the last year. Officer Wells indicated there was very little differei
He said that year after year they are promised that if they do a good job they will be rewarded.;
He indicated they could not negotiate any part of their package until they know a firm figure.
Council President Parent indicated he was particularly concerned about the word being spread than
the Council was not negotiating in good faith, or not negotiating at all. He said in the past
we have always been able to compromise and this year's process should not be any different. He
said that $800 is around six percent of $13,000 and equivalent to what the Administration is
proposing. He said the $400 was discussed for the higher ranks because they received large in-
creases last year. He said the lower end of the scale would receive less primarily because of
the pension. He asked the Mayor how much money would be available if the Council were to apply
his recommendation across the board. Mayor Peter J. Nemeth said the Administration obviously
would not propose something if they could not fund it. He said the six percent across the board
is what the Administration feels could be funded. He said it was up to the Council to carry out
the negotiations. Council Member Adams indicated that taxes might have to be increased to meet
the six percent salary increases which would cost $850,000, including fringe. Mayor Nemeth in-
dicated he did not know what the budget was going to be, but there was a possibility that taxes
would have to be increased. Council Member Adams asked if when they were negotiating with the
Teamsters, money was set aside for police and fire. Mayor Nemeth indicated that since this was
up to the Council, he felt it best to leave it to the Council. Council Member Serge discussed
all fringe benefits the Police Department receives from the tax role. Council Member Kopczynski
discussed the crime reduction and asked how much "Sting" contributed to the reduction. Chief
Borkowski indicated that was very difficult to determine. Mr. Edward Jerzak, Jr., 1914 Kemble,
indicated to the Council that he was beaten by the police and showed his wounds to the Council.
Council President Parent asked Chief Borkowski to send him a report on this incident. Mrs. Jane
Swan, 2022 Swygart, indicated the citizens were apprehensive about reporting harrassment, becaus
they were afraid of retaliation from the police. She indicated that the people are outraged by
the petty action of the police. She said this was a blatant attempt to make this look like it
was the fault of the Council. She said she had never heard any Council Member promise rewards
for a lower crime rate. SheZaid the decline in crime is a nationwide trend and South Bend-.is not
unique. She said the Council will not be stampeded into action that will -harm the City. She
said if the Mayor does not take action, then the people of the City will have to let the Mayor
know they will not be harassed by the FOP. She said that many members of the police force do no
live in South Bend and do not pay taxes. Mr. Paul Bognar, 807 W. Washington, indicated that
police and fire negotiations caused the problem that New York City and San Francisco is now
facing. Mr. Franklin Morse, President of the Board of Public Safety, indicated that he, and the
two other members of the Board of Public Safety, were out -of -town last week. He said when he
returned he read in the paper that he would be asked to explain the silence of the Board of Publ
Safety. He said he did not consider the Board of Safety answerable to the Council. He said
they should work hand -in -hand on any mutual problem that confronts us. He said he has asked
Chief Borkowski to make a full report of any unethical problems with any police officer in the
past three days. He said the Board of Public Safety was going to pass a resolution that if any
member of the public feels there is misconduct by any officer during this period we want to know
about it and we will deal with it fairly and severely. He said the police cannot strike and the
only recourse was "slow down ", "blue flu" or "speed up ", and he felt that the speed up was the
best course to take. He said he thought everyone concerned should get back to the negotiating
table. Mr. Harry Dieter, 1030 Birchwood, indicated he has had a problem with the Police Depart-
ment for several months. He wanted to know who a person could turn to, to get answers from the
Police Department. Mrs. Betty Andrzejewski, 2922 Bonds, indicated there has to be a middle
somewhere, if the police speed up there are complaints and if they slow down there are complaint
Mr. John Radzikowski, 625 N. Brookfield,.spoke in favor of the Police Department's request for
a raise. Council President Parent indicated that most.of the Council felt the Police Department
was comprised of good employees. He said he was proud of the Police Department. He said he
would support higher salaries for.any City employee. He said he would work very hard to support
the police and he hoped the Council can give them as much as possible.
Council Member Taylor made a motion to recess, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion
carried and the meeting recessed at 7:30 p.m., and reconvened at 8:00 p.m.
Council Member Adams made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Counc:
Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Be it remembered
Whole on Monday,
Adams presiding.
BILL NO. 24 -77
that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee of the
June 27, 1977, at 8:04 p.m., with eight members present. Chairman pro tem
A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, APPROVING THE LEASING OF WATERWORKS FACILITIES
OF CLAY UTILITIES, INC.
Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to send this bill to the Utilities Committee, seconded
by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried, with Council Members Szymkowiak and Miller
opposing.
BILL NO. 25 -77 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, APPROVING THE LEASING OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL FACILITIES
OF CLAY UTILITIES, INC.
Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to send this bill to the Utilities Committee, seconded
by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried, with Council Members Szymkowiak and Miller
opposing.
BILL NO. 26 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $92,985.00 FROM FUND 30, COMMONLY
KNOWN AS THE DEPRECIATION FUND OF THE BUREAU OF WATER,
TO LINE 30.0710, COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS BUILDING STRUCTURES
AND IMPROVEMENTS, ALL FUNDS BEING WITHIN THE BUREAU OF
WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND.
REGULAR MEETING JUNE 27, 1977
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED)
Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconde
by Council Member Serge. Council Member Adams reminded the Council that this was a companion
ordinance and possibly should be sent to Committee. Council Member Dombrowski withdrew his moti
and Council Member Serge withdrew his second. Council President Parent made a motion to send
this bill to the Utilities Committee, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried
with Council Members Szymkowiak and Miller opposing.
BILL NO. 59 -77 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ANIMALS, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent:
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Peter Mullen, City Controller, made the presentation
for the bill. He said this bill was an attempt to provide better animal control and licensing
for the citizens of South Bend. He said animal control has recently become more expensive, and
this bill will attempt to generate additional income to the City which can offset these increases
costs. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to send this bill back to the Committee of the
Whole, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. Council Member Kopczynski indicated that he thougl
it only fair that the Council look at the financing of the dog control program. He said he
thought a program should be designed to take care of strays. Council President Parent indicated
he felt the problem with this bill was that it does not require animals to have rabies shots
before they are licensed. Mr. Mullen indicated that.State law provides for rabies shots. Counc.i
Member Szymkowiak indicated that the problem was stray dogs in the City. Council President Parer
indicated he felt our present animal ordinance was sufficient. Council Member Dombrowski changes
his motion, and referred this to the Committee on Public Safety,.seconded by Council Member
Kopczynski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 63 -77
A BILL APPROPRIATING $27,950.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
GRANT, COMMONLY KNOWN AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE PROGRAMS TO BE ADMINISTERED 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 bill, proponents and opponent
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Peter Mullen, City Controller, made the presentation
for the bill. He said this bill was to authorize the hiring of a museum design consultant. He
said Joseph A. Wetzel Associates have been hired. He said with this money they will be able to
put together a planning design and construction format, in order that they can be used in future
fund - raiding activities. He said funds raised from this activity will be used to pay for exhibi
design and construction costs. Council Member Serge asked if once they appropriated this money,
would this be self- sustaining. Mr. Mullen indicated this money would hopefully raise about
$200,000 for the museum. Council Member Serge asked if there would be a charge to get into the
museum. Mr. Mullen indicated that this was being discussed, but no definite decision had been
made. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable,
seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 64 -77
A BILL FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
FOR THE YEAR 1978.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent
were given an opportunity to be heard. Council President Parent made a motion that this bill be
referred to the Council with no recommendation, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The moti
carried. Mayor Peter J. Nemeth asked if there was going to be a public hearing now, or later.
Council Member Adams indicated they would hold a public hearing tonight if any one wished to spe
as well as at a later date. Mr. Peter Mullen, City Controller, proposed the following amendment
to the bill: Page 1, II. Department of Law, add hearing officer $13,780; III. Century Center -
Discovery Hall Dir /Curator (remove Curator) change salary to present $16,000 - annual proposed
$16,960; IV. Bureau of Manpower Adm., change assistant field director to supportive service
coordinator, add program review specialist at a salary of $12,402 and personnel specialist at a
salary of $12,702, change outreach worker II to client service aide II and outreach worker I to
client service aide I, add the position of job coach II at a salary of $10,911. Page 2, Parks,
change assistant superintendent of business to fiscal officer, and change proposed salary to
$15,388. Page 3. Building and Permits eliminate sub - standard office manager and chief inspecto
Page 7, General Classification, change auditor III salary to minimum $11,661 - maximum $12,949,
and auditor II salary maximum to $11,677. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to accept
these amendments, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Mr. Mike Lawrence,
representative of Teamsters Local 364, indicated he would defer his comments until the next publ
hearing. Council Member Parent made a motion to continue public hearing until July 18, a specia
meeting of the Council, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 68 -77
A BILL 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, 1977, TO JUNE 30, 1978.
Council President Parent made a motion to continue public hearing on this bill until July 18,
1.977, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 69 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $2,300 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING,
FOR EQUIPMENT REPAIR AT MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM, TO BE
ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, THROUGH
THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE.
REGULAR MEETING JUNE 27, 1977
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED)
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponen
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Patrick McMahon, Director of Public Works, made the
presentation for the bill. He said money would be used to repair a cooling coil and replace a
drive shaft in the main blower unit of the Morris Civic Auditorium. He said the coil, subject
to the severe winter, has been damaged and requires repair. He said the shaft, for reasons yet
undetermined by his office, has become warped and as presently operating on a marginal basis.
Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by
Council Member Taylor. Council Member Dombrowski asked if the building engineer from Century
Center could service this building also. Mr. McMahon indicated he could and he had looked into
this problem. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 70 -77
A BILL APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL MONIES TO VARIOUS FUNDS
AS SET FORTH IN SECTION I. FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING
THE EXPENSE OF LIABILITY AND PROPERTY INSURANCE FOR THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND DURING THE PERIOD OF JULY 15 TO JANUARY
15, 1978.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Peter Mullen, City Controller, made the presentation
for the bill. He said that in January a resolution was passed accepting the proposal of Aetna
Insurance for the coverage of the City. He said that at that time he informed the Council that
there would be a need for additional funds to pay premiums and audit costs. He said the funds,
as detailed in the ordinance, will pay premiums owed for the period July 15, 1977 through Januar
15, 1978, and therefore, allow the City to maintain present coverage as it was bid. He said
premium costs have been spread among several funds, in an attempt to place premium responsibilit
on the source of exposure. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to recommend the bill to the
Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 71 -77
A BILL APPROPRIATING $91500 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 POLICE DEPARTMENT.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent
were given an opportunity to be heard. Division Chief Glenn Terry of the Police Department, mad
the presentation for the bill. He said there was a need for twenty -eight new in -car chargers
capable of handling a 700 milampre battery attached to existing portable radios and two charger
units. One charger unit would hold and charge thirty batteries while not in use at the Police
Department and the other would be a five unit charger for the Bureau of Communications' repair
shop.- He said modifications to the 700 milampre system allows for better contact points in the
charger unit, longer life of the battery while out of the charger and more sending power. He
said the system would decrease down -time on radios, keeping the vehicles functioning and avail-
able for regular beat assignment. He said a bid had been accepted in the amount of $8,673, and
asked the bill be amended to that amount. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to amend the
amount of this bill to $8,673, to conform with the bid, throughout the bill, seconded by Council
President Parent. The motion carried. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend
this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 72 -77
A BILL APPROPRIATING $13,500 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 THE DEPARTMENT OF AD-
MINISTRATION AND FINANCE.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Peter Mullen, City Controller, made the presentation
for the bill. He said this money will be used to provide the funds for our new contract with
the Humane Society. He said $24,000 was budgeted for the 1977 payment, however, this was before
the reorganization of the Humane Society. He said the City has arranged to continue its own
animal shelter. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council
favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 73 -77
A BILL APPROPRIATING $1,850 FROM THE ANTI - RECESSION FUND,
COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS COUNTER - CYCLICAL GRANT, FOR VARIOUS
ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMINISTERED 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 bill, proponents and opponent
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Peter Mullen, City Controller, made the presentation
for the bill. He said one of the animal control vans was damaged beyond repair. He said a
settlement from Allstate Insurance, in the amount of $1,546.10 has been received and an addition
$1,850 is needed to replace the van. Council Member Adams reported the Personnel and Finance
Committee recommended this bill to the Council favorable. Council Member Kopczynski made a moti
to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The
motion carried.
BILL NO. 74 -77 A BILL APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF WATER OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND ; (1) MIDWEST CHLORINE,
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS; (2) VAN WATERS AND ROGERS, SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA AND (3) WATCON, INC., SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE
PURCHASE OF CHEMICALS FOR USE FROM JUNE 1, 1977 TO JUNE 1,
1978 . IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $48,773.75.
REGULAR MEETING JUNE 27, 1977
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED)
This being the time heretofore set for pubic hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent:
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. John Stancati, Director of Utilities, made the pre-
sentation for the bill. He said these chemicals will be used for purification of water and
additives beneficial to health. He said bids were let pursuant to thestatutes of the State of
Indiana and were found competitive. Council Member Serge made a motion to-fecommend this bill
to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council Member Tayl
made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion
carried.
ATTEST: ATTEST:
City Clerk Chairman, pro tern
Council Member Parent made a motion to recess, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The
carried and the meeting was recessed at 8:55 p.m.
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 on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 9:03 p.m.,
Council President Parent presiding and eight members present.
BILLS, SECOND READING
BILL NO. 24 -77 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, APPROVING THE LEASING OF WATERWORKS FACILITIES
OF CLAY UTILITIES, INC.
BILL NO. 25 -77 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, APPROVING THE LEASING OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL FACILITIES
OF CLAY UTILITIES, INC.
BILL NO. 26 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $92,985.00 FROM FUND 30, COMMONLY
KNOWN AS THE DEPRECIATION FUND OF THE BUREAU OF WATER,
TO LINE 30.0710, COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS BUILDING STRUCTURES
AND IMPROVEMENT, ALL FUNDS BEING WITHIN THE BUREAU OF WATER
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND.
Council Member Taylor made a motion to send these three bills to the Utilities Committee,second
by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried, with Council Members Szymkowiak and Miller
opposing.
BILL NO. 59 -77
A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ANIMALS, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
Council Member Adams .made a motion to send this bill to the Public Safety Committee, seconded
by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 6164 -77
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $27,950.00 FROM THE FEDERAL
ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY KNOWN AS GENERAL REVENUE
SHARING, FOR VARIOUS ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE PROGRAMS
TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Miller made a motion to amend the FA number to 13
seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to
pass the bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll ca
vote of eight ayes.
BILL NO. 67 -77 A BILL FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
FOR THE YEAR 1978.,
Council Member Adamd. made a motion to amend the bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole,
seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. Council Member Adams made a motion to continue public
hearing and second reading on this bill until July 18, 1977, seconded by Council Member Dombrow
The motion carried.
BILL NO. 68 -77 A BILL 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, 1977, TO JUNE 30, 1978.
Council Member Adams made a motion to continue public hearing and second reading on the bill,
until July 18, 1977, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 6165 -77
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,300 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR
EQUIPMENT REPAIR AT MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM, TO BE ADMINISTERED
BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to pass the bill, seconded by
Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
;i.
REGULAR MEETING J-TJN-E-°°2 7 , 1977
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
ORDINANCE NO. 6166 -77 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL MONIES TO VARIOUS
FUNDS AS SET FORTH IN SECTION. FOR THE PURPOSE OF DE-
FRAYING THE EXPENSE OF LIABILITY AND PROPERTY INSURANCE
FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DURING THE PERIOD OF JULY 15
TO JANUARY 15, 1978.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by
Council Member Serge. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO.
6167 -77 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $8,673 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 POLICE DEPARTMENT.
This bill had
second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend the bill,
as amended,
in the Committee
of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. Counc:
Member Taylor
made a motion to pass the bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski.
The bill
passed by a roll
call vote of eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO.
6168 -77 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $13,500 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
THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE.
This bill had
second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to pass the bill,
seconded by
Council Member
Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO.
6169 -77 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,850 FROM THE ANTI -
RECESSION FUND, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS COUNTER -
CYCLICAL GRANT, FOR VARIOUS ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS,
TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, THROUGH
ITS DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE.
This bill had
second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to pass the bill,
seconded by
Council Member
Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO.
6170 -77 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU
OF WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND; (1)
MIDWEST CHLORINE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS; (2) VAN WATERS
AND ROGERS, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA; AND (3) WATCON, INC.,
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF CHEMICALS FOR
USE FROM JUNE 1, 1977 TO JUNE 1, 1978, IN THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $48,773.75.
This bill had
second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to pass the bill,
seconded by
Council Member
Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIFTH AMENDMENT TO A CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE SOUTH BEND CITY WATER WORKS AND SEWAGE DIS-
POSAL PLANT AND CLAY UTILITIES, INC., FOR FURNISHING OF
WATER AND SEWAGE TREATMENT TO THE CLAY TOWNSHIP AREA IN
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA.
Council Member Miller made a motion to refer this resolution to the Utilities Committee, seconded
by Council Member Szymkowiak. The motion carried.
BILLS,- FIRST READING
BILL NO. 77 -77 A BILL APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF LEASE AND TRUST
INDENTURE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF PERTAINING TO GRIFFIN'S
OUTBOARD MARINE, INC.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading July 11, 1977, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion car -'
ried.
BILL NO. 78 -77 A BILL APPROVING THE FORM AND THE TERMS OF THE LEASE,
MORTGAGE, AND TRUST INDENTURE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP-
MENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF
PERTAINING TO FRANK E. SUVERKRUP, BUILDING IN THE SOUTH
BEND INDUSTRIAL PARK.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading July 11, 1977, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 79 -77
A BILL APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF WATER
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND (1) CLOW CORPORA-
TION, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (2) KENNEDY VALVE MANUFACTURING
COMPANY, ELMIRA, NEW YORK, AND (3) MUELLER CO., CHATTANOOGA,
TENNESSEE, FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ASSORTMENT OF WATER MAIN,
VALVES, FITTINGS AND HYDRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $297,914.42
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading July 11, 1977, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion car-
ried.
BILL NO. 80 -77 A BILL APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF WATER
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND CLOW CORPORATION
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE 16" BUTTER-
FLY VALVE IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $3,960.60.
REGULAR MEETING June 27, 1977
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading July 11, 1977, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 81 -77
A BILL APPROPRIATING $281,191.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION COSTS
TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPART -
MENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES /DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE
BUILDING DEPARTMENT /BUREAU OF HOUSING.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading July 11, 1977, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 82 -77
A BILL APPROPRIATING $290,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR HOUSING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION TO BE AD-
MINISTERED BY.THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN RESOURCES /DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE BUILD-
ING DEPARTMENT /BUREAU OF HOUSING.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading July 11, 1977, seconded by Councl'Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 83 -77
A BILL APPROPRIATING $450,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR PROJECT REHABILITATION GRANTS, TO BE AD-
MINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN RESOURCES /DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE BUILDING
DEPARTMENT /BUREAU OF HOUSING.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading July 11, 1977, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 84 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR THE ACQUISITION OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
FOR A LOCAL HOMESTEADING PROGRAM, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES /DIVISION
OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT /BUREAU OF
HOUSING.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading July 11, 1977, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 85 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $45,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT, FOR NON- PROFIT GROUP REHABILITATION OF SUBSTANDARD
HOUSING UNITS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES /DIVISION OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AND THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT /BUREAU OF HOUSING.
This bill had first reading.. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading July 11, 1977, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 86 -77
A BILL APPROPRIATING $25,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR THE PROVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES (LEGAL
AID), TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES /DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AND THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INC.
This bill had first
hearing and second
carried.
BILL NO. 87 -77
reading. Council Member Adams.made a motion to set this bill for public
reading July 11, 1977, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
A BILL APPROPRIATING $40,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL COSTS, TO BE
ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT /BUREAU OF SUB-
STANDARD BUILDINGS.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading July 11, 1977, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 88 -77
A BILL APPROPRIATING $69,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A DEMOLITION
PROGRAM FOR UNSAFE AND DILAPIDATED STRUCTURES TO BE ADMINISTERED
BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DE-
VELOPMENT AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT /BUREAU OF SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading July 11, 1977, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried.
REGULAR MEETING JUNE 27, 1977
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
BILL NO. 89 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $30,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR';THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A REVOLVING
FUND FOR A CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM UNDER THE STATE'S UNSAFE
BUILDING ACT OF 1973, AS AMENDED BY THE ACT OF 1977, TO BE AD-
MINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT /BUREAU OF SUB -
STANDARD BUILDINGS.
This bill had first.reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading July 11, 1977, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 90 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $20,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC PARK PROJECTS TO BE AD-
MINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN RESOURCES /COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC PARKS.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading July 11, 1977, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 91 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $360,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND, TO IMPROVE THE FIRE - FIGHTING CAPACITY OF SOUTH
BEND'S FIRE DEPARTMENT, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES /DIVISION OF COM-
MUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading July 11, 1977, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 92 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $200,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
GRANT FUND TO R &S 60, ORANGE STREET /COLFAX STREET CONNECTOR,
WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading July 11, 1977, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 93 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $100, 000. 00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS TO BE AD-
MINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN RESOURCES /DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE DEPART -
MENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading July 11, 1977, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 94 -77
A BILL APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS TO BE AD-
MINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN RESOURCES /DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE DEPART-
MENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
This bill had first
hearing and second
carried.
BILL NO. 95 -77
reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
reading July 11, 1977, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 2 -27 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY
REFERRED TO AS PARTICIPATION IN STATE AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS
BY REQUIRING APPROVAL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL FOR ALL PARTICI-
PATION IN SUCH PROGRAMS.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading July 11, 1977, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 96 -77
A BILL DESIGNATING THE BUREAU OF HOUSING OF THE DIVISION OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND TO BE THE
AGENCY OF THE CITY TO ADMINISTER A LOCAL URBAN HOMESTEADING
PROGRAM.
This bill had first
hearing and second
carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
reading July 11, 1977, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
Report from Area Plan - A 2.6 acre parcel of ground located on the north side of the inter-
section of Monroe Street and Lincoln Way East. Council Member Miller made a motion to set
this bill for public hearing and second reading July 11, 1977, seconded by Council Member Adams.
The motion carried.
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REGULAR MEETING
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REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. J. Larry Neff was sworn in as a citizen member of the Personnel and Finance Committee
Mr. J. Paul Herr was sworn in as a citizen member of the Residential Neighborhood nd
by the City Clerk, Irene Gammon. s Co Committee,
Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to change the second regular meeting of the month
July 18, 1977, at 6:00 p.m., seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried to
Member Adams asked that the City Clerk's office advertise the ordinances ] Counc
e Police and Fire salary
on July 8, and July 15, 1977, y dinnces
Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to start the July 11, 1977 meeting of the Cou
5 :00 p.m., seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. ncil at
There being no further business to come before the Council unfinished or new, Council
Dombrowski made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion c Member
the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. arried and
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED
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