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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-26-79 Council Meeting Minutes:17 REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 1979 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, February 26, 1979, at 7:00 p.m. 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 February 12, 1979 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 February 12, 1979, meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. 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, February 26, 1979, at 7:02 p.m., with nine members present: Chairman Frank Horvath presiding. BILL NO. 13 -79 A BILL APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF LEASE, MORTGAGE AND TRUST INDENTURE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF PERTAINING TO MARLIN DEVELOPMENT CO., AN INDIANA PARTNERSHIP AND IMAGINEERING ENTERPRISES, INC., AN INDIANA CORPORATION. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent., were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Kenneth Fedder, attorney for the Economic Develop- ment Commission, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this $100,000 bond issue was for additional funds needed to complete the project, to construct and equip a facility located at the corner of West Sample and Webster Street. Council Member Taylor made amotion to recom- mend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. BILL NO. 241 -78 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (SCOTTSDALE ADDITION SECTION "I ".) This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent: were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Jack Dunfee, attorney for the petitioner, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this was the last sub - section to be completed in Scottsdale. He said they were asking for A -1 zoning which would allow single family and two, family resident uses. He distributed a map to the Council showing the proposed area to be re- zoned and gave a brief discription of the plans. Mr. Keith Hostetler, 2011 Thornhill, spoke against Americana Realty's plans for this area. He said it would have an adverse effect on the neighborhood, due to the fact that the homes they were planning to build were inferior to those located in the neighborhood. Mr. Bob Edwards, 1828 Thornhill, spoke against this rezoning due to the type of units they were proposing to build. Many of the Council members indicated they have viewed the proposed homes and agreed that they should not be built in the area. Council Member Taylor indicated he was against this rezoning andmade a motion to recommend this bill to the Council unfavorable, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. BILL NO. 10 -79 A BILL FIXING THE ANNUAL SALARIES, PAYABLE FROM THE GENERAL FUND, FOR OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND TO BE ELECTED FOR THE TERM COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1980, 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 oppportunity to be heard. Council President Roger Parent, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated he had filed a bill establsihing the salaries of elected officials which provided a 5.5% increase for everyone except the City Clerk. He indicated his bill was amended by the Council to change the 5.5% to a straight $500 across the board for the Council, for the next four years. Council Member Adams indicated that the Mayor of Fort Wayne would receive $36,900 for the next four years, and the Mayor of Hammond would receive $29,000. She made an amendment to change the mayor's salary to $33,500 in 1980, $34,500 in 1981, $35,500 in 1982 and $36,500 in 1983. The motion did not receive a second. Council Member Miller made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 1979 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED BILL NO. 14 -79 A BILL ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL REVIEW PROCESS PERTAINING TO THE RATE STRUCTURE AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. David Wells, Manager of Design and Administration, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this bill was filed at the request of the Environmental Protection Agency. He said the EPA has released the final payment due the City for construction of the improvements at the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the sum of appoximatel $750,000. He said the CIty will also be eligible to obtain its final payment from the State of Indiana which would be in the sum of $350,000. Council Member Miller indicated he felt this was more bureaucratic red tape and he did not feel it was necessary to pass this bill. He made a motion to table this bill, seconded by Council Member Parent. The motion carried. BILL NO. 17 -79 A BILL APPROPRIATING $14,240.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR THE 1979 ETHNIC FESTIVAL, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES. 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 this budget reflects increases due to the proposed change in locatio Council Member Miller, as well as several other members of the Council felt there should be fire works. Council Member Taylor indicated that the Council was in favor of fire works. Council Member Serge made a moiion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The motion carried. BILL NO. 19 -79 A BILL APPROPRIATING $200,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND TO PROJECT R &S 53 (REVISED) SAMPLE STREET, OLIVE TO CHAPIN, WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. David Wells, Manager.of Design and Administration, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation reflects the estimate of the acquisition costs. He said construction funds reflecting the City's 30% match to programmed Federal Funds will be appropriated at a later date, once right -of -way acquisition has been initiated. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favora seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. BILL NO. 20 -79 A BILL APPROPRIATING $305,000.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND TO PROJECT R &S 60, ORANGE ST COLFAX ST CONNECTOR, WITHIN THE LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS FUND. This being the time heretofore 'set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent; were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. David Wells, Manager of Design and Administration, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated that $13,000 was required to pay the cost of the revisions to the plans and environmental reports which resulted from the utilization of the South Shore right -of -way. He said $12,000 is required to address the cost of final right -of -way acquisition. He'said the City's 30% of the construction costs will be the balance of this appropriation $280,000, plus the previously appropriated $200,000 of Community Development Funds Council Member Serge gave a favorable committee report from the Public Works Committee. Counci. Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 21 -79 A BILL APPROPRIATING 184,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND, AND $16,000.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND TO PROJECT R &S 61 MICHIGAN STREET -MAIN STREET CONNECTOR, WITHIN THE LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS FUND. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. David Wells, Manager of Design and Administration made the presentation for the bill. He indicated $70,152 was estimated to be required to com- plete the necessary right -of -way acquisition. He said that $129,848 was estimated to be re- quired to address the cost of construction. He said construction will commence immediately upon completion of right -of -way acquisition. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seocnded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The motion carried. BILL NO. 22 -79 A BILL APPROPRIATING $83,500.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD.AND STREET FUND TO PROJECT R &S 7903, IRELAND ROAD, FELLOWS TO U.S. 31, WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. David Wells, Manager of Design and Administration, made the presentation for the bill. He said that in order to relieve an extremely conjested traffic problem along Ireland Road, it was proposed that this section we widened to five (5) lanes. He said all related fees are included in the $83,500 estimate. Council Member Szymkowia made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. e, REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 1979 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED BILL NO. 23 -79 A BILL APPROPRIATING $106,600.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND TO PROJECT R &S 7904, IRONWOOD AND PLEASANT INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS, WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. David Wells, Manager of Design and Administration, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated that the present intersection was not sufficien- to handle traffic demands. He said widening and improved channelization, together with new traffic signals are proposed with this appropriation. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 24 -79 A BILL APPROPRIATING $110,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROADS AND STREET FUND TO PROJECT R &S 7905, LINCOLNWAY EAST AND TWYCKENHAM DR. INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. David Wells, Manager of Design and Administration, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated that the.present intersection is not sufficient to handle current raffic demands. He said this will allow the City to pursue the improvement of the intersection by widening, channelization and signalization. He said this appropriation reflects the estimated cost of engineering and 30% of the estimated cost of construction. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 25 -79 A BILL. APPROPRIATING $220,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND TO PROJECT R &S 7906, MIAMI STREET VIDAUDCT LOWERING WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents' were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. David Wells, Manager of Design and Administration, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated that the present viaduct on Miami Street is severely restricted with respect to clearance height. He said the demand for additional clearancl will be even greater during -the closing of Twyckenham for the bridge reconstruction. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. There bieng 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 Dombrowski The motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 7:58 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED ATTEST: President 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 8:07 p.m., Council President Parent presiding and nine members present. BILLS. SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 6553 -79 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF LEASE AND TRUST INDENTURE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF PERTAINING TO MARLIN DEVELOPMENT CO., AN INDIANA PARTNERSHIP AND IMAGINEERING ENTERPRISES INC., AN INDIANA CORPORATION. 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 eight ayes (Council Member Kopczynski was absent from the Chambers.) BILL NO. 241 -78 A BILL AMENDING ORDIANNCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (SCOTTSDALE ADDITION SECTION "I ") This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to defeat this bill, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6554 -79 AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE ANNUAL SALARIES PAYABLE FOR OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND TO BE ELECTED FOR THE TERM COM- MENCING JANUARY 1, 1980, AND FIXING A TIME HWEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend the bill, as amended in the January 22, 1979, meeting of the Council, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion carried on a roll call vote of eight ayes and one nay (Council Member Adams.) BILL NO. 14 -79 A BILL ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL REVIEW PROCESS PERTAINING TO THE RATE STRUCTURE AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. This bill had second reading. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to table this bill, second by Council Member Serge. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes. w� REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 1979 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED ORDINANCE NO. 6555 -79 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $14,240.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR THE 1979 ETHNIC FESTIVAL, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES. 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. ORDINANCE NO. 6556 -79 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $200,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND TO PROJECT R &S 53 (REVISED) SAMPLE STREET, OLIVE TO CHAPIN, WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND. This bill had second reading. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to pass this bill, secondE by Council Member Serge. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6557 -79 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $305,000.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND TO PROJECT R &S 60, ORANGE ST - COLFAX ST CONNECTOR WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREETS FUND. 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. 6558 -79 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $184,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND, AND $16,000.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND TO PROJECT R &S 61, MICHIGAN STREET - MAIN STREET CONNECTOR, WITHIN THE LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS FUND. 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. ORDINANCE NO. 6559 -79 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $83,500.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND TO RPOJECT R &S 7903, IRELAND ROAD, FELLOWS TO U.S. 31 WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND. 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. ORDINANCE NO. 6560 -79 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $106,600.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND TO PROJECT R &S 7904, IRONWOOD AND PLEASANT INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS, WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND. 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. ORDINANCE NO. 6561 -79 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $110,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND TO PROJECT R &S 7905, LINCOLNWAY EAST AND TWYCKENHAM DR., INTERSECTION WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND. 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. ORDINANCE NO. 6562 -79 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $220,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND TO PROJECT R &S 7906, MIAMI STREET VIADUCT: LOWERING WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET 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 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND SUPPORTING THE DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT IN ITS EFFORTS TO MAKE CERTAIN LAND AVAILABLE FOR BIDDING AND ACQUISITION BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC. Council Member Horvath made a motion to withdraw this bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 684 -79 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PROCLAIMING MARCH 12 -18, "SOUTH BEND ENERGY AWARENESS DAYS." WHEREAS, energy efficiency is recognized as a key to easing the energy problem in South Bend and nationwide; and WHEREAS, the education of the pbulic and the implementation of the conservation ethic into our lifestyle is vital to the growth and future welfare of the citizens of South Bend;, and WHEREAS, increasing the level of public consciousness toward reserving energy resources for the future will create better understanding and cooperation as we meet the energy situation; and WHEREAS, the recognition of the economic impact of energy in South Bend and the values of energy conservation measured by the dollars that can be saved by every citizen will reaffirm the support behind energy efficiency; REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 1979 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby fully supports "South Bend Energy Awareness Days" organized for the week of March 12 -18 by the South Bend Energy Conservation Commission. SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s /Roger 0. Parent Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Serge chaired this portion of the.meeting. Council President Parent indicated this resolution was an attempt to make more people aware of the problems we face now and in the future. Mr. Sidney Wolf, Chairman of the South Bend Energy Commission, inidcated this was the first public function and they expected this to be the start of many good things to come in the future. He explained the different functions that would take place during Energy Week. Council Member Kopczynski indicated he thought the Administration, as well as the Council, should come up with some energy saving ideas for the City. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Adams. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 685 -79 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE INDIANA COMMITTEE FOR THE HUMANITIES FOR THE YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of South Bend is the Chief Executive Officer of the City, and is the Applicant for funding of any grant applications which may be made by the City of South Bend, Indiana. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana that: SECTION I. The Mayor of.the City of South Bend is hereby authorized to submit an applica- tion for funding in the amount of $6,550.00 to the Indiana Committee for the Humanities, for funding of a program focusing on ethnic and neighborhood awareness to be oeprated by the Youth Service Bureau in conjunction with its summer fun program. SECTION II. The Executive Director of the Youth Service Bureau shall be designated the Administrative Agent for this grant. For every category established under this Resolution, the Mayor shall submit to the Common Council a line item budget prior to the expenditures of any grant money received upon approval of this application. SECTION III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s /Mary Christine Adams Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Mr. Pat Flemming, Director of Recreatic for the Youth Service Bureau, indicated they were requesting this grant of $6,500, in order to complement the rich tradition of the Summer Fun Program with a focus on neighborhood and ethnic awareness. He said the Summer Fun Program will be involved in various humanities activities including oral and written histories, creative writing, dramatic presentations and community forums. Council Member Adams made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Serge. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 686 -79 A RESOLUTION TO FILE AN APPLICATION TO THE INSTITUTE OF MUSEUMS SERVICES. WHEREAS, the City of Knuth Bend, Indiana, Department of Public Parks is desirous in up- grading information on the many species at Potawatomi Zoo by the way of improved graphics, either by sign or an audio system, and WHEREAS, funds are needed for such a project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, that permission is hereby given to the Department of Public Parks to submit an application to the Institute of Museums Services for funds to improve the graphics program at Potawatomi Zoo. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s /Mary Christine Adams Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Mr. James Seitz, Superintendent of Public Parks, indicated that this grant request of $14,421.83, would be used to hire a person, purchase equipment and supplies to establish a program of graphics (transfer information) either by sign or audio for the many animal species at the zoo. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 26 1979 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED BILLS. FIRST READING BILL NO. 27 -79 A BILL DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 5565 -73, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND (TIPPECANOE PLACE.) This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan; seconded by Council Member Horvath. The motion carried. BILL NO. 28 -79 A BILL DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 5565 -73, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND (530 CARROLL STREET.) This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, l seconded by Council Member Horvath. The motion carried. BILL NO. 29 -79 A BILL APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF TRUST INDENTURE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF PER- TAINING TO BATH INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. PROJECT. This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading March 12, 1979, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 30 -79 A BILL APPROPRIATING $51,400.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR THE PURPOSE OF STREET DEPARTMENT TRUCK REPAIR, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH THE BUREAU OF STREETS. This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading March 12, 1979, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 31 -79 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 21, ARTICLE 2, DIVISION 7, SECTION 21 -18, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND (UNION STATION.) This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Mr. Conrad Damian, President of the Southeast PAC, indicated there was a lack of planning for the Monroe /Sample area. He indicated that the Council by resolution had mandated citizen input into plans for that area. He presented the Council with a map outlining areas to be preserved for residential use, commercial and mixed uses. He indicated that the Council should halt the destruction of the neighborhood. Mr. Rey Hernandez, 702 E. South, spoke against the executive session held regarding their neighborhood. Mrs. Essie Smith, 845 Clinton, indicated there shoulc be a plan for the Monroe /Sample area that meets everyone's ideals. Mrs. Watsey Gauldin, 702 S. Rush, asked the Council to help them save that area. Evelyn Baker, income property owner at 609 S. Rush, indicated that her peroperty might be taken away from her and she needed this for incomE for retirement. Dortha Newell, 813 S. Rush, indicated her home was almost paid for and she could not afford to purchase another home. Holly Brown, 215 E. Bronson, indicated that the peop7 of this neighborhood were important. Sylvester Williams, 720 Rush, indicated that the Monroe/ Sample area needed redevelopment, but there was a way to develop an area without harassing the people. Mrs. Marge Spieker, 511 E. Bronson, indicated that the Southeast Neighborhood was show- ing great improvement. Glenda Hernandez, 702 E. South, indicated that the term blighted was no longer applicable to that area because of the sudden interest shown by the private sector. Mrs. Esther Waldren, 7272 Fellows, read a poem depicting the plight of the Southeast Neighborhood. Council President Parent asked the Clerk to write a letter to the mayor indicated that many people had voiced their opinions regarding the handling of the Monroe /Sample area, as well as their opposition to the executive session. Council Member Kopczynski indicated he had sent a letter to the Mayor protesting the executive session. Council Member Miller indicated there would be more meetings regarding this area. Glenn Terry, Division Chief, indicated that he was updating the status of Maurice Woods. He said the Pension Board had met and directed he should be put on disability. Council Member Kopczynski question Chief Terry about a suit the F.O.P. had filed. Chief Terry indicated the suit involved his interpretation of the phraseology of the police salary ordinance.' Council.Member Kopczynski indicated he would like to be kept appraised of this suit in writing. UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORTS FROM AREA PLAN - "Upon a motion by June Stratton, being seconded by Rene Vandewalle and unanimously carried, the petition of Glenn R. Nunemaker to zone from "A" Residential, "A" Height and Area, to "B" Residential, "C" Height and Area, property located at 107 South Greenlawn Avenue, property bounded by Jefferson Boulevard on the south, Esther Street on the west and Greenlawn Avenue on the east, City of South Bend, is returned to the Common Council with an un- favorable recommendation.." REGULAR MEETIN7 FEBRUARY 26, 1979 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED REPORT FROM AREA PLAN - "Upon a motion by Joseph Serge, being seconded by Patrick McMahon and carried with June Stratton voting "Nay ", the petition of the American National Bank and Trust Company, to zone from "B" Residential, "A" Height and Area, to "C -1" Commercial, "A" Height and Area, property bounded by Bendix Drive on the west, Green Street on the north and Bonds Avenue on the south, City of South Bend, is returned to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation, subject to the vacation of the existing alley, the dedication of the new 14 foot alley easement per Board of Public Works approval, and a final site plan." Council Member Adams made a motion to set the applicable bills for public hearing and second reading March 12, 1979, seconded by Council Member Taylor. 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 Taylor. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 9:29 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: 4"-, Xir�d4 City Clerk Presi e