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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-20-78 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 1978 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, NOvember 20, 1978, at 7:00 p.m. Council President Parent presiding. The meeting was called to order, and the Pledge to the Flag was given. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent ABSENT: None 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 November 6, 1978, meeting of the Council and found them correct. The sub - committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved. /s /Roger 0. Parent Council Member Serge made.a motion that the minutes of the November 6, 1978, meeting of the Counc be accepted and. - placed on file, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. SPECIAL BUSINESS Mr. Arthur Schultz, 1125 N. Brookfield, presented a clock he had made to Roger Parent, Council President, to be used in the Council Chambers. The election of Council Officers was held at this time. Council Member Serge made a motion that Council Member Taylor chair this portion of themeeting, seconded by Council Member Horvath. The motion carried. Council Member Serge indicated that the special sub - committee on Council elections recommended Roger O. Parent, for.president, Joseph Serge for vic- president and Frank Horvath for chairman of the Committee of the Whole. Council Member Serge made a motion to nominate Council Member Parent for Council president,'seconded by Council Member Adams. There being no further nominations from the floor, the nominations were closed. The motion carried. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to nominate Council Member Serge for vice president, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. There being no further nominations from the floor, the nominations were closed. The motion carried. Council Member Parent made a motion to nominate Frank Horvath as chairman of the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Adams. There being no further nominations from the floor, the nominations were closed. The motion carried. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee of the Whole on Monday, November 20, 1978, at 7:10 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Frank Horvath presiding. , BILL NO. 199 -78 A BILL AMENDING SECTION 4 -3 OF CHAPTER 4, AMUSEMENTS, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. Council Member Adams indicated that the Personnel and Finance Committee had met on this bill, and there was a question as to whether this was a fee or tax. She indicated they had received an opinion from the Legal Department, however, more time was needed to study this matter. She made a motion to continue public hearing and second reading on this bill until December 11, 1978, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 209 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $39,900.00 FROM THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FUND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. L1 Mlfkoj REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 1978 Committee of the Whole Meeting Continued) This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent! were given an opportunity to be heard. Ms. Virginia Chism, Director of Human Rights, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this budget was reflective of the 1979 contract receiv( from EEOC. She said personnel costs are indicative of the raises to be received by City employe( for 1979. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. BILL NO. 210 -78 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 8., SECTION 2-- 120(a) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PERTAINING TO THE ANNUAL VACATIONS FOR CITY PERSONNEL. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponen were given an opportunity to be heard. Kathy Cekanski - Farrand, Council Attorney, made the pre- sentation for the bill. She indicated this bill would correct the provision of the Code per- taining to the vacation schedule for Waste Water Treatment Plant Operators. She said this provision was reflected in the Teamsters contract, but was omitted from the Code. Mr. Mike Lawrence, Teamsters representative, indicated that these employees work a six day, two days off, schedule, and based on this, they should be allowed a six day vacation, instead of the normal five. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 211 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $142,062.00 FROM THE SEWAGE WORKS DEPRECIATION FUND TO THE SEWAGE WORKS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF MOTOR EQUIPMENT TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS BUREAU OF SANITATION. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. John Stancati, Director of Utilities, indicated he would like to have this proposed ordinance withdrawn. He said that after a survey it was decide that they did not want to purchase the Vac -Alls. He said that they would submit a new bill to purchase two new sweepers, two giant vacs, repair the old packers, and purchase two chutes for t packers, two alley graters, leaving a balance of approximately $38,000 which could be used to bu a vac type equipment made specifically for sewers. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to strike this bill, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. BILL NO. 212 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING ALL PARKING GARAGE FEES AND FUNDS AND PARKING VIOLATION FINES FOR THE YEAR 1979 TO THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE USES AND PURPOSES SET FORTH THEREIN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 190 OF THE ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF INDIANA OF 1955. 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 indicated that the combined Meter and Garage budget for 1978 was $543,192. Council Member Adams asked if the expenses attributed to Century Center had been paid back. Mr. Mullen indicated that three - fourths had been repaid. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. BILL NO. 213 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE BUREAU OF WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1979, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1979, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. This being the time heretofore set for public 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 indicated there was a six percent increase over last years budget. He said they had reduced the work force by seven people, however, there was $50,000 in the budge for automation and valve replacement. He said they were also considering replacing two existing wells, and putting in a.-well at the Airport Industrial Park. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. Council Member Adams indicated that the Utilities Committee had met on this budget, but did not make a recommendation. She made a motion to amend line item 213, Travel Expense, by re- ducing it to $6,800. The motion did not receive a second. The motion to recommend favorable carried. BILL NO. 214 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING OF THE EXPENSES OF THE BUREAU OF SANITATION, OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1979, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1979, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. John Stancati, Director of Utilities, made the pre- sentation for the bill. He indicated this budget relfected a sixteen percent increase, due basically to the purchase of salt for the Street Department. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. Council Member Adams indicated that her Committee had met on this budget. She made a motion to amend line item 213, Travel Expense, by reducing it to $1,200. The motion did not receive a second. Mr. Peter Mullen, City Controller, indicated that because the Mayor's travel expense was cut, it was suggested that this expense be put in the utilities budgets, due to the fact that it will be necessary to do more traveling next year because of the Indiana Cities and Towns convention that South Bend will host next year. The motion to recommend favorable carried. 61V REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 1978 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) BILL NO. 215 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE BUREAU OF SOLID WASTE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1979, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1979, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. John Stancati, Director of Utilities, made the pre- sentation for the bill. He indicated there was a three percent decline in this budget, due to one less employee and new equipment recently purchased. Council Member Adams indicated that her Committee had met on this budget and recommended that Equipment Repair be amended to read zero, in account 252, and account 260, Other Contractuals, be increased to $63,026. She made a motion to amend the bill in accordance with the committee's recommendation, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion carried. She made a motion to recommend the bill to the Council favorabl as amended, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 216 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE BUREAU OF WASTE WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1979, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1979, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. John Stancati, Director of Utilities, made the pre- sentation for the bill. He indicated there was a nine percent increase in this budget, due basically to a water retention study which must be done next year. Karen Gleason, Executive Director of Civic Planning questioned line item 371, Chemical Fertilizer. Mr. Stancati indicated that was an error on the computer. Council Member Adams made a motion to amend Travel Expense to $4,500, seconded by Council Member Parent. Mr. Stancati indicated that $1,000 of this travel expense was for the Engineering Department. The motion carried on a roll call vote of five ayes and four nays (Council Memers Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, and Taylor.) Council Member Adams made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Parent. The motion carried. BILL NO. 217 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $24,570.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION COSTS TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Community Development, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated that they anticipated that the work load of their Standards personnel will triple with the implementation of the UDAG project and Century Mall. He said there also exists a need to strengthen other performance aspects of the CD program. He said based on this, they were requesting additional staff of two monitors. Council President Parent made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 218 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $5,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND BUREAU OF HOUSING. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Community Development, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation was necessary to make repairs to the slate roof of the Northeast Neighborhood Center. He indicated that approximately $20,000 had been spent to rehabilitate the Center, however, the roof has developed leaks and is causing interior damage to the structure. Mrs. Arlene Quigley, 1019 N. Francis, spoke in support of this bill. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. BILL NO. 219 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $13,300.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING AUDIT TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND'IHROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE SOUTH BEND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Community Development, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation would be used to conduct a fair housing audit. He said this audit would determine the difference in equality and quantity of information and service provided to clients by real estate firms, rental property managers, and landlords that could only result from a difference in the client's race or sex. Council Member Dombrowski questioned the need for such a survey. He made a motion to continue public hearing and second reading on this bill until December 11, seconded by Council President Parent. The motion carried on a roll call vote of seven ayes and two nays (Council Members Miller and Taylor.) BILL NO. 220 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,500 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND FOR MIAMI HILLS RETENTION BASIN PROJECT. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Patrick McMahon, Director of Public Works, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation represents the City's portion of taxes payable on the property purchased for the future Miami Hills Retention Basin. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. 368 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) BILL NO. 221 -78 A BILL TRANSFERRING $40,700.00 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, ALL ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET OF THE GENERAL FUND 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. Fire Chief Van Wiele made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this transfer was necessary in order to continue maintenance of the building repair of equipment and to meet anticipated expenses in the Fire Department. Council Member Adams made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 222 -78 A BILL TRANSFERRING $21,106.00 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, ALL ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE GENERAL PARK FUND. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponnents and opponen were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. James Seitz, Superintendent of Parks, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this transfer was necessary for the operation of the Ice Box skating facility. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. 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, and recess, seconded by Council Member Dombrows The motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 8:17 p.m. ATTEST: Al_-� City Clerk REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED ATTEST: 4�� 4t�� Chairman 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 8:35 p.m., Council President Parent presiding and nine members present. BILLS, SECOND READING BILL NO. 199 -78- A BILL AMENDING SECTION 4 -3 OF CHAPTER 4, AMUSEMENTS, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to continue public hearing and second reading on this bill until December 11, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 6500 -78 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $39,900.00 FROM THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FUND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. This bill had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILL NO. 211 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $142,062.00 FROM THE SEWAGE WORKS DEPRECIATION FUND TO THE SEWAGE WORKS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF MOTOR EQUIPMENT TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS BUREAU OF SANITATION. Council Member Taylor made a motion to strike this bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 6501 -78 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 2 -120 (a) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PERTAINING TO THE ANNUAL VACATION FOR CITY PERSONNEL. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Adams. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6502 -78 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ALL PARKING GARAGE FEES AND FUNDS AND PARKING VIOLATION FINES FOR THE YEAR 1979 TO THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE USES AND PURPOSES SET FORTH THEREIN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 190 OF THE ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE)'STATE OF INDIANA OF 1955. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. fi. 6 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 20 1978 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED) ORDINANCE NO. 6503 -78 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE BUREAU OF WATER.OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BE- GINNING JANUARY 1, 1978, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1979, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6504 -78 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING OF THE EXPENSES OF THE BUREAU OF SANITATION, OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1979, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1979, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. This bill had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6505 -78 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE BUREAU OF SOLID WASTE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1979, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1979, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. This bill had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to amend this bill, as amended in.the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Vl,ORDINANCE NO. 6506 -78 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE BUREAU OF WASTE WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1979, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1979, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. This bill had second reading. Council Member Adams made a mtoion to amend this bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. Council Member Adams made a motion to pass this bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes and one nay (Council Member Serge. ORDINANCE NO. 6507 -78 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $24,570.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION COSTS TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Adams. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6508 -78 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $5,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND BUREAU OF HOUSING. This bill had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILL NO. 219 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $13,300.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOP- MENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING AUDIT TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE SOUTH BEND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION. Council Member Horvath made a motion to continue public hearing and second reading on this bill until December 11, 1978, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried on a roll call vote of six ayes and three nays (Council Members Serge, Miller and Taylor.) ORDINANCE NO. 6509 -78 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,500 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND FOR MIAMI HILLS RETENTION BASIN PROJECT. This bill had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6510 -78 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $40,700.00 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, ALL ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE FIRE DEPART- MENT BUDGET OF THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. 3170 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 20 1978 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED) ORDINANCE NO. 6511 -78 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $21,106.00 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, ALL ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE GENERAL PARK FUND. This bill had second reading. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to pass this bill, second by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 660 -78 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE AWARD OF ONE CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF $5,000.00 FOR THE ELECTRICAL REHABILITATION WORK IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. WHEREAS, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 5872 -75, passed by the Common Council on August 11, 1975, all contracts in excess of $5,000.00 must be approved by the Common Council; an WHEREAS, low bids for the electrical rehabilitation work under the Community Development Housing Program have exceeded $5,000.00. 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 the BW Electric Company for the electrical work on the following properties: Lot #50 Madison Park 1306 Miner $ 820.00 Lot #95 No. Sunnyside 1414 E. Sorin 860.00 Lot #42 Happ & Taggart lst. 1214 E. Cedar 342.00 Lot #110 Park P1. 2nd Add. 1114 E. Bissell 465.00 Lot #40 Talbot Plt. 1036 Talbot 665.00 Lot #335 Coquillard Farms Plat Add. 1416 E. Campeau 1,120.00 Lot #26 Happ & Taggart 1206 E. Miner 1,135.00 Lot #67 Wengers 4th 506 E. Keasey 1,450.00 TOTALS $ 6,857.00 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. RESOLUTION NO. 661 -78 /s /Walter M. Szymkowiak Member of the Common Council A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE AWARD OF ONE CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF $5,000.00 FOR THE GENERAL REHABILITATION WORK IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. WHEREAS, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 5872 -75, passed by the South Bend Common Council on August 11, 1975, all contracts in excess of $5,000.00 must be approved by the Common Council; and WHEREAS, low bids for the general rehabilitation work under the Community Development Hous- ing Program have exceeded $5,000.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana; 1. That approval be granted to the Redefelopment Commission of the City of South Bend, Indiana, to enter into a contract with the Charles Brown Maintenance Company, Inc. for the general rehabilitation work on the following properties: Lot #50 Madison Park 1306 E. Miner $1,442.00 Lot #95 No. Sunnyside 1414 E. Sorin 2,945.00 Lot #42 Happ & Taggart lst 1214 E. Cedar 5,630.00. Lot #110 Park P1. 2nd.', Add. 1114 E. Bissell 4,511.00 Lot #40 Talbot Plt. 1036 E. Campeau 6,264.00 Lot #26 Happ & Taggart 1206 E. Miner 4,234.00 Lot #67 Wengers 4th 506 E. Keasey 4,645.00 TOTALS $34,450.00 2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and afters its adoption by the Common Council and its approval by the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana. /s /Walter M. Szymkowiak Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the above resolutions at this time. Mr. James Harcus, Director of the Bureau of Housing indicated the above resolutions were for the electrical and general re- habilitation work in the Community Development Housing Program. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 660 -78, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 661 -78, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The resolution was adapted by a roll call votE of nine ayes. M REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 1978 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED RESOLUTION NO. 662 -78 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT TO THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES A GRANT FOR EXHIBIT DEVELOPMENT MONIES FOR DISCOVERY HALL. WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of South Bend is the Chief Executive Officer of the City, and is the Applicant for National Endowment Funds for Discovery Hall. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: SECTION I. That the Mayor of the City of South Bend is hereby authorized to submit an ap- plication for $175,000.00 in Design and Construction funds to be used to develop and build permanent exhibits in the Discovery Hall Museum. SECTION II. That for every category established under this resolution the Mayor shall submit to the Common Council a line item budget in Ordinance form prior to any expenditures of any grant money received upon approval of the application. SECTION III. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s /Water M. Szymkowiak Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Mr. Peter Mullen, City Controller, indicated that Joseph A. Wetzel and Associates has recently completed the planning study which basically laid out the plans for permanent exhibits laying out the Industrial History of South Bend. He said through this grant they hoped to obtain partial funding for design and constructioi of the results of the planning study. He said the total project cost for this phase is $500,000 with $175,000 coming from this grant application, and the balance coming from private contributioi and in -kind match of staff time. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to adopt this resolutioi seconded by Council Member Miller. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 663 -78 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING THE SUB - STANTIAL REHABILITATION OF THE WAREHOUSE LOCATED AT 425 E. MADISON STREET, FOR THE PROVISION OF SECTION 8 ASSISTED ELDERLY HOUSING, AND EN- COURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF APPROPRIATE SECTION 8 ASSISTED FAMILY HOUSING WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend recognized at Resolution No. 649 -78 "the desirability of stimulating the development of residential, commercial and recreational uses in the East Bank area "; and, WHEREAS, the Common Council is cognizant of private sector interest in the rehabilitation/ adaptive reuse of the warehouse located at 425 E. Madison Street, in the East Bank area, as Section 8 assisted housing for the elderly. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, that: SECTION I. Appropriate steps be taken to secure from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development a commitment for the substantial rehilitation of the Warehouse located at 425 E. Madison Street as Section 8 assisted housing for the elderly. SECTION II. The Mayor is encouraged to take appropriate action to amend the City's Housing Assistance Plan (HAP) to accommodate the assisted housing project referred to above. SECTION III. The Common Council supports the development of Section 8 assisted family housing within the City of South Bend. SECTION IV. Further, the Common Council specifically encourages private sector parties to call to its attention proposed Section 8 assisted family housing projects which are consistent with the City's housing assistance plan, and which will assist the City in reaching its family housing HAP goals. SECTION V. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council, and its approval by the Mayor. /s /Roger 0. Parent Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Com- munity Development, indicated this resolution was seeking Council's support for the concept of substantially rehabilitating this warehouse for the provision of Section 8 assisted housing for the elderly. He said that additionally it re- emphasizes Council's commitment to take appropriate steps to promote the development of Section 8 assisted family housing within the City. Council Member Adams made a motion to change Section III to read: The Common Council supports the development of Section 8 assisted family housing within the City of South Bend, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. Council Member Adams made a motion to adopt this resolution, as amended, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. Council Member Miller made a motion to remove the word Robertson's and insert "the warehouse located at 425 E. Madison Street., seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 1978 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER 30TH 1978, "J.P. STEVENS WORKERS SUPPORT DAY." Council Member Taylor made a motion to withdraw this resolution, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 223 -78 A BILL TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $3,072.00 FROM CD PROGRAM 77 -605 (FIRE TRUCK) TO CD PROGRAM 77 -605 (FIRE STATION) IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,072.00. BOTH COST CATEGORIES BEING WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BUDGET FROM THE 1977 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading December 11, 1978, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 224 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE OPERATING EXPENSES OF CENTURY CENTER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1979, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1979, INCLUDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT.. This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading December 11, 1978, and refer it to the Century Center Committee, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 225 -78 A BILL TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $13,275.00 FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE HUMAN RIGHTS BUDGET OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading December 11, 1978, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 226 -78 A BILL TRANSFERRING ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS BUDGET OF THE HUMAN BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member hearing and second reading December 11, 1978 motion carried. THE SUM OF $462.00' FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN'THE HUMAN RIGHTS RIGHTS FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH Adams made a motion to set this bill for public seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The BILL NO. 227 -78 A BILL TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $1,600.00 FROM ACCOUNT NO. 251.0, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES REPAIR, TO ACCOUNT NO. 370.0, OTHER SUPPLIES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,600.00, ALL ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE BUREAU OF BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUDGET OF THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.. This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading December 11, 1978, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 228 -78 A BILL TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF NO. 130.0, EXTRA AND OVERTIME, OTHER MATERIALS, IN THE AMOUNT ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE BURE LIGHTING BUDGET OF THE.GENERAL SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. $1,120.00 FROM ACCOUNT TO ACCOUNT NO. 440.0, OF $1,120.00. ALL 9U OF TRAFFIC AND FUND OF THE CITY OF This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading December 11, 1978, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 229 -78 A BILL TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $500.00 FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE ENVIRONMENTAL/ ACTION CENTER BUDGET OF THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading December 11, 1978, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. 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Council Member Horvath made a motion to begin the December 11, 1978, meeting at 6:00 p.m., seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council Member Adams made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: X� All Ci y Clerk Pre"e f