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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-28-72 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING + + + + ' +- +' 1 +` 1 +­1 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + FEBRUARY 28, 1972 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana met in the Council Chambers of the County -City Building on Monday, February 28, 1972 at 8:01 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Peter J. Nemeth who asked everyone to stand and give the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. The Invocation was offered by Reverent Marty Rini, Assistant Pastor of Holy Cross Catholic Church, South Bend, Indiana. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth. ABSENT: None RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Council President Nemeth entertained a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilman Parent so moved, seconded by Councilman Miller, Motion carried. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana met in the Committee of the Whole in the Council Chambers of the County -City Building on Monday, February 28, 1972 at 8:04 p.m. with nine members present. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Odell Newburn, who presided. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND GAMON- CALMET INDUSTRIES, INC., FLORENCE, KENTUCKY FOR THEoPURCHASE OF AN ASSORTMENT OF WATER METERS FOR USE FROM FEBRUARY 7, 1972 TO FEBRUARY 7, 1973, IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,886.24. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Mr. Paul Krueper, Utilities Superin- tendent, explained that this and the other ordinances scheduled for public hearing tonight cover the purchase of a variety of water meters and valves and chemicals for use by the Water Works. Miss Virginia Guthrie of the South Bend Civic Planning Association, asked Mr. Krueper if these contracts were the same ones submitted to the old Council and held over for this year. Mr. Krueper replied that they were and that bids were taken on these contracts in 1971. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. Motion carried. REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 28, 1972 REGULAR MEETING - CONTINUED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING - CONTINUED ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND HERSEY PRODUCTS, INC., DEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS, FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ASSORTMENT OF WATER METERS FOR USE FROM FEBRUARY 7, 1972 TO FEBRUARY 7, 1973 IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,180.00. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Mrs. Frederick Mutzl, 320 Parkovash, asked if all the meters will be used and if they are different. Mr. Krueper answered that they are different sizes and that it is necessary to keep various sizes ready for use as needed. Councilman Horvath made a motion that the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by Councilman Serge, and carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND ROCKWELL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, MELROSE PARK, ILLINOIS, FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ASSORTMENT OF WATER METERS FOR USE FROM FEBRUARY 7, 1972 TO FEBRUARY 7, 1973, IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,678.00. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion that the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by Councilman Parent, and carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ;WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANTA AND ASHLAND CHEMICAL COMPANY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE PURCHASE OF CHEMICALS FOR USE FROM FEBRUARY 7, 1972 TO FEBRUARY 7, 1973 IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,136.00. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Councilman Serge made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable. The motion was seconded by Councilman Parent and was carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND MID -STATE CHEMICAL & SUPPLY CORPORATION, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF CHEMICALS FOR USE FROM FEBRUARY 7, 1972 TO FEBRUARY 7, 1973 IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,125.00. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Herbert A. Schiller, M.D., 1813 East Cedar Street, and Chairman of the South Bend Citizens Committee for Fluoridation, spoke in favor of adding fluoride to South Bend's water. Speaking against fluoridation were: Mrs. Fannie Grunwald, 227 S. Frances Street; Frederick Mutzl, 320 Parkovash; Mrs. Frederick Mutzl, 320 Parkovash; Leo Wallisch, 446 LaPorte Avenue; Mike Vellner, 1133 N. Adams Street; Dr. Helen M. Calvin, 103 S. Eddy Street; Mrs. Janet Allen, 125 W. Marion Street; and Councilman Walter Szymkowiak. Councilman Taylor Made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by Councilman Horvath, and carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT'BETWEEN THE WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND INLAND CHEMICAL CORPORATIOV, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE PURCHASE OF CHEMICALS FOR USE FROM FEBRUARY 7, 1972 TO FEBRUARY 7, 1973 IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,811.50. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Councilman Horvath made a motion that the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND BADGER METER MANUFACTURING COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ASSORTMENT OF WATER METERS FOR USE FROM FEBRUARY 7, 1972 TO FEBRUARY 2, 1972 IN THE AMOUNT OF $210,212.36. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by Councilman Serge. Motion carried. There being no further business to be considered before the Committee of the Whole, Chairman Newburn entertained a motion to rise and report to the Council, so moved by Councilman Nemeth, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. Motion carried. Time 8:55 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 28, 1972 REGULAR MEETING - CONTINUED REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana reconvened in the Council Chambers in the County -City Building on Monday, February 28, 1972 at 8:56 p.m. Council President Peter J. Nemeth presiding. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MINUTES Your committee on the inspection and supervision of minutes would respectfully report that they have inspected the minutes of the February 14 reguarl meeting of the Council and found them correct. They, therefore, recommend that the same be approved. /s/ Peter J. Nemeth /s/ Terry S. Miller Upon motion made by Councilman Parent, seconded by Councilman Newburn, and carried, the report was accepted as read and placed on file. CITIZENS REQUESTS - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS Leo Wallisch, 446 LaPorte Avenue, spoke about law and order and thenumber of purse snatchings and street crimes being committed. He said that he thought parents should be made responsible for the actions of their children. Councilman Nemeth said that the law does stipulate that parents can be held responsible for property damage caused by their minor children. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Councilman Parent made a motion that the reading of the Committee of the Whole report be waived, seconded by Councilman Miller, and carried. ORDINANCES, THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 5379 -72 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND GAMON- CALMET INDUSTRIES, INC., FLORENCE, KENTUCKY FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ASSORTMENT OF WATER METERS FOR USE FROM FEBRUARY 7, 1972 TO FEBRUARY 7, 1973, IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,886.24. This Ordinance was given third reading. Councilman Parent moved that the Ordinance be amended by striking the words "for use" from the fifth line of the title of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kopczynski and carried. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion for passage of the ordinance, as amended, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The Ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth). ) nays. ORDINANCE NO. 5380 -72 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND HERSEY PRODUCTS, INC., DEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS, FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ASSORTMENT OF WATER METERS FOR USE FROM FEBRUARY 7, 1972 TO FEBRUARY 7, 1973 IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,180.00. This ordinance was given third reading. Councilman Parent moved that the ordinance be amended by striking the words "for use" from the title of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kopczynski and carried. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion for passage of the ordinance, as amended, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth). 0 nays. ORDINANCE NO. 5381 -72 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT'.'BETWEEN THE WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND ROCKWELL MANUFAFTURING COMPANY, MELROSE PARK, ILLINOIS FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ASSORTMENT OF WATER METERS FOR USE FROM FEBRUARY 7, 1972 TO FEBRUARY 7, 1973 IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,678.00. This Ordinance was given third reading. Councilman Parent made a motion that the ordinance be amended by striking the words "for use" from the title of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak and carried. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion for passage of the ordinance as amended, seconded by Councilman Newburn. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth). 0 nays ORDINANCE NO. 5382 -72 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND ASHLAND CHEMICAL COMPANY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF CHEMICALS FOR USE FROM FEBRUARY 7, 1972 TO FEBRUARY 7, 1973 IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,136.00. This ordinance was given third reading. Councilman Parent made a motion that the ordinance be amended by striking the words "for use" from the title of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak and was carried. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion for passage of the ordinance as amended. Councilman Newburn seconded the motion. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth). 0 nays. MMM REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 28, 1972 REGULAR MEETING - CONTINUED ORDINANCES, THIRD READING - CONTINUED ORDINANCE NO. 5383 -72 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND MID -STATE CHEMICAL & SUPPLY CORPORATION, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF CHEMICALS FOR USE FROM FEBRUARY 7, 1972 TO FEBRUARY 7, 1973 IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,125.00. This Ordinance was given third reading. Councilman Parent made a motion that the ordinance be amended by striking the words "for use" from the title,of the ordinance. Councilman Kopczynski seconded the motion and it was carried. Councilman Taylor made a motion for passage of the ordinance as amended, seconded by Councilman Horvath. Councilman Newburn asked why some of the chemicals were purchased in South Bend and some from other cities. Mr. Krueper replied that the contracts were awarded on bids where the best price could be obtained. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes (Councilmen Serge, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth). One nay (Councilman Szymkowiak). ORDINANCE NO. 5384 -72 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND INLAND CHEMICAL CORPORATION, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE PURCHASE OF CHEMICALS FOR USE FROM FEBRUARY 7, 1972 TO FEBRUARY 7, 1973 IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,811.50. This Ordinance was given third reading. Councilman Parent made a motion that the ordinance be amended by striking the words "for use" from the title of the ordinance. Councilman Kopczynski seconded the motion and it was carried. Councilman Kopczynski moved for passage of the ordinance as amended, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth). 0 nays. ORDINANCE NO. 5385 -72 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND BADGER METER MANUFACTURING COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ASSORTMENT OF WATER METERS FOR USE FROM FEBRUARY 7, 1972 TO FEBRUARY 7, 1973 IN THE AMOUNT OF $210,212.36. This Ordinance was given third reading. Councilman Parent made a motion that the ordinance be amended by striking the words "for use" from the title of the ordinance. Councilman Kopczynski seconded the motion and it was carried. Councilman Kopczynski moved for passage of the ordinance as amended, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth). 0 nays. ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3702 COMMONLY KNOWN AS "THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA ". This ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Upon motion by Councilman Szymkowiak, seconded by Councilman Kopcznyski, and carried, the ordinance was set for public hearing on March 13. 1972. 11 RESOLUTIONS 11 RESOLUTION NO. 297 -72 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE REPRESENTATIVE AUTHORIZED TO APPLY WITH THE APPROPRIATE AGENCY FOR A GRANT UNDER THE TERMS OF PUBLIC LAW 660. (WHEREAS, the City of South Bend is undertaking the construction of certain sewage works improvements; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Public Law 660 Federal Funds are available in the form of an outright grant for certain stream pollution abatement projects; and, WHEREAS, it is believed that the major portion of the sewage works improvements proposed by the City of South Bend, Indiana, qualify for a federal grant; and, WHEREAS, the Federal Water Quality Administration requires that the authorized representative of the City of South Bend, Indiana's governing body be designated by both name and title, INOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: That Jerry J. Miller, Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana, be authorized to sign applications and such other documents as may be necessary, including the offer and acceptance form. /s/ Peter J. Nemeth Member of the Common Council REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 28, 1972 REGULAR MEETING - CONTINUED RESOLUTIONS - CONTINUED RESOLUTION NO. 297 -72 A public hearing was held on this Resolution at this time. David Wells, Assistant City Engineer, explained that the city has filed for State and Federal Grants for the expansion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $4,451.275. We must keep filing for these grants and the city must make application each year. Miss Guthrie asked how the money would be used if it were received and whether it could eventually reduce our sewage rates. Mr. Wells explained that we never get the amount of money requested and that the purposes for which it can be spent are included in the bond ordinance. In answer to a question by Councilman Newburn, Charles Watkins, Deputy City Controller, explained that under Public Law 660 the Mayor is designated to sign applications for grants but that the Council would pass any resolutions regarding funds granted. The clerk then proceeded with the third reading of the resolution. Councilman Taylor moved for adoption of the resolution, seconded by Councilman Parent. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth). 0 nays. There being no further business, unfinished or new, to come before the Council, Councilman Parent made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Horvath. Motion carried. Time 9:32 pm. ATTEST: 4" /r CITY CLERK APPROVED: PRESID]