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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 14 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, August 14, 1972 at 8:00 p.m. The meeting was
called to order by President Peter J. Nemeth and the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was given.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski,
Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth.
ABSENT: None
Council President Nemeth said that Mayor Miller had requested an opportunity to speak to the
Council at this time. The Mayor spoke on the administration position on the trash proposals.
Three trash ordinances have been introduced and the Council and the administration recognize
that this is a high priority program. The administration feels it can wait no longer to begin
a refuse pickup program and wants one which is fair to all. Mayor Miller said that he is
recommending the ordinance signed by Councilman Kopczynski. This ordinance provides for the
city to collect trash in competition with the private haulers. They are recommending that the
effective date of the ordinance be changed to April 1, 1973 or within sixty days from that date,
based on advice from the State Board of Accounts that all legal requirements have been fulfilled,
They are also recommending that Section 16 -11 be removed from the ordinance. Mayor Miller com-
mended the members of the Council for their diligent action and participation in drafting these
ordinances to solve a problem that affects the entire community.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REFUSE ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This ordinance had second reading in full.
RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Councilman Taylor made a motion that the Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole,
seconded by Councilman Serge. 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 at 8 :40 p.m. with nine members
present. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Odell Newburn who presided.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AND
TRUST INDENTURE AND THE ISSUANCE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
REVENUE BONDS PERTAINING TO GENTNER PACKING CO., INC.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on this ordinance, proponents and
opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Kenneth Fedder, Attorney for the Economic
Development Commission, passed out to members of the Council a proposed amendment to the Lease
and Trust Indenture which is to be made a part of this ordinance, based on a change in the law.
The change means that, if there is any change in the use or ownership of the property, the
lease and trust indenture and bond agreement is still binding. Gentner Packing Company now
employs 80 people and, when expansion plans are completed, they anticipate employing up to 115
persons. The Council acted favorably on a Resolution regarding this matter at an earlier
meeting. Councilman Nemeth moved to amend the lease, adding a new Section 7.8 on page 15 as
follows:
"Section 7.8. The lessee expressly covenants that the lease rental payments shall be paid as
provided in this Lease and Indenture of Trust regardless of whether or not the Leased Premises
are used or useful, or whether any applicable laws, regulations or standards prevent or pro-
hibit the use of the Leased Premises ". Councilman Parent seconded the motion to amend and it
carried. Councilman Kopczynski moved that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable as
amended, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REFUSE ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
Councilman Nemeth made a motion that the Council consider all three Refuse Ordinances at the
same time, rather than separately. Councilman Parent seconded the motion and it was carried.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinances, proponents and
opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Maurice Cohen, 725 E. Eckman Street, said
REGULAR MEETING
PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED)
AUGUST 14, 1972
that since he did not have a copy of the ordinance which was read tonight, he was not clear on
some of the provisions. He said he is as interested as anyone in keeping the City of South Bend
clean. He said sometimes financial circumstances keep people from hiring trash haulers and he
said he was opposed to adding the trash bill to the water bills. City Attorney Charles A.
Sweeney, Jr. said that it was his recollection that the Council had already held the public
portion:of'the public hearing on two of the refuse ordinances and had then tabled them for the
Council portion. Councilman Miller said that this was true but that the Council was now going
to open all three ordinances for public hearing. Mr. Cohen continued that he would oppose using
Street Department equipment and personnel for any part of the refuse removal program as they
must be used full time on the street programs. He said certain areas, like the Ohio - Keasey area,
have a much greater problem than others and the answer to the problem is enforcement of the law
not passing new ordinances. He said three mayors have tried to find solutions to the trash prob-
lem. He said senior citizens who have very little trash would not be treated fairly by these
ordinances and that the Council is discriminating against men who have an investment in a packer
truck.
Mrs. Frederick Mutzl, 320 Parkovash, a member of the Fair Tax Association, said that of the
three ordinances presented, she likes the last one presented the best. She said two things are
not clear, one the cost to the homeowner and the income for the hauler. Councilman Parent said
that the maximum rate would be set by the Council and the hauler's income would depend upon the
number of routes he had. Mrs. Mutzl said that the ordinance would be difficult to enforce. She
said there is an ordinance against high weeds now but there are many areas where the weed problem
is ignored. Mr. Kenneth Buhle, representing Teamsters Local #364, said that there has already
been considerable debate on the ordinances, but he would like to express his opposition to the
two ordinances presented earlier and to the one which had second reading tonight. He said there
is no indication that the problems in South Bend are caused by the method of pick -up. He urged
the Council to defeat all three ordinances. Mr. John J. Roper, Attorney, spoke against all
three ordinances. He based his opposition on the effect the ordinances would have on the pri-
vate trash.hauler - the one -man, one -truck concept. This man earns all his living from this one li
truck and fears being completely eliminated from an opportunity to make his living. This man
cannot compete with a large firm which will bid for routes and have performance bonding power
and which can use sophisticated advertising brochures and a public relations program to get his
customers. He said the city would find it much easier to bid to one firm rather than to 30 or
40 individuals. He said the small, independent hauler is one of a group of vanishing Americans,
like the small farmer and the independent grocer. He said the question is "Do the ends --
collecting trash, improving sanitation, etc. - justify the means ?" He asked that the Council
guarantee this one man with one truck a future. Without him, without his values and spirit, the
city will be much sadder and a lot less wiser.
Mr. George Herendeen, Attorney for the Independent Trash Haulers, spoke in opposition to all
three ordinances. He said there is no indication that the homeowners are disenchanted with the
service being rendered by the independent haulers. He said when this is the case, the homeowner
can "can us ". He said the independent haulers are solicited daily by householders to perform
this service. A homeowner might not want to face up to the obligation of keeping his property
clean but the Council could resolve this problem by removing the trash of people who will not do
it themselves. He said the city should be given the power to do what the people won't do. He
said when a situation exists, such as a speedway on a city street, it is remedied by complaints.
Enforcement of the law provides the remedy. He said that Councilman Parent had been wise to
recommend that the Council pass the penalty section of one of the ordinances. He also said that
city equipment and city workers are not being used to full capacity in the Sanitation Department.
Some of the city workers work for independent haulers later in the day, rather than being
occupied a full day by the Sanitation Department. He said representatives of the independent
haulers are willing to participate with the city administration and a committee of the Council
or with any one else to ultimately get a comprehensive plan. Mr. Herendeen said that he would
recommend favorably Councilman Parent's proposal to adopt the penalty clause and asked that the
Council vote no on.any and all other sections of the three ordinances.
Miss Virginia Guthrie, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, said that she had
noted that the City Engineer had said that it would not be possible to put any of these plans
into effect next year. She said that the ordinances call for an effective date of January 1st
and asked where these items are in the 1973 budget and how the city would collect the funds.
She said that there will be an automatic increase in sewage rates next January 1st and asked if
this plan would increase the water rates even more. Councilman Parent said that the statement
that Mr. Richardson had said the plan could not be implemented next year was Mr. Parent's mis-
interpretation of the remarks.
Mrs. Lee Swan, 2022 Swygart Street, said that she has mixed emotions about the trash plans. She
said that, in her attempts to get an independent hauler to pick up her trash, she found that it
was impossible to get one over a period of several months. She said that she received promises
and apologies but no service. She said that in December, 1970, the County passed an Air Pollu-
tion Ordinance and there has not been one case of enforcement. She asked what powers of enforce-
ment the ordinances provide. Councilman Nemeth said that basically where trash and garbage
accumulates, the property owner would receive a notice to clean it up and so many days to do it.
If they failed to do it, the city uo uld go out and clean it up and bill the property owner on
their water bill. Mrs. Swan objected to placing the billing on the water bills and Councilman
Nemeth asked her if she had any alternative suggestions. She said that she did not but that
Mishawaka has added it to the property assessment.
Mrs. Ann Wlodarski, of the Fair Tax Association, asked "If the proposal passes, can we strike
the entire budget item for the Sanitation Department ?" Councilman Newburn said that, in time,
that is the expectation. Mrs. Wlodarski said that it would appear the city would need quite a
billing staff to implement the program.
Mrs. Conchita Washington, 749 S. Sheridan Street, said that she was not speaking as a representa-
tive of any group. She said that there is no way any of the ordinances can be implemented with-
out denying some person's rights to make a living. If a home owner or dweller is not keeping his
residence clean, then the law is not being enforced. She said that, after talking with a
Councilman, a weed situation which had existed for many years was finally being taken care of.
She said weeds contribute to the throwing of debris and provide areas for crimes to occur. She
said she does not see why it takes four ordinances to amend one issue. She said that the Mayor
campaigned on the right of free enterprise and keeping the trash haulers independent and
evidently these were just campaign promises. She said the ordinances would take tax - paying
citizens off the tax rolls and put them on the welfare rolls.
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 14, 1972
PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED)
In rebuttal, Mayor Miller answered some of the questions raised in the public hearing. He said
there are 33 city employees who will be eliminated from their jobs if the city does not go into
some sort of trash pick -up plan. They would like to keep these people off welfare. He said he
would not favor passing just the enforcement portion of any of the ordinances. He said you
cannot have city policemen enforcing the trash laws as we do not have the manpower to do this.
In regard to enforcement of the County Air Pollution Ordinance, he said there was no increase in
the County Budget to allow for enforcement of the ordinance. In regard to inefficiency and lack
of proper use of the sanitation vehicles and workers, they are working under a union contract
negotiated with the Sanitation Department. Under the new proposal, a new contract would be
negotiated with equipment and men working a full eight -hour day. He said the city would only bill
for the customers they receive, the private haulers would do their own billing. The $307,000
budget for the Sanitation Department could be eliminated entirely from the 1974 tax base. The
city would probably charge $3.00 per month, the same as private haulers, with a lower rate for
senior citizens and this would relieve some people from paying for garbage pick -up which they
don't use. He said the city administration wants to provide a clean city with an equal program,
fair to everyone and to protect every neighborhood. Mr. William Richardson, Director of Public
Works, said that at the August 28 budget hearing, the Sanitation Department will be budgeted at
$305,000 for 1973. One of the reasons the Mayor is asking for the delay in the effective date
until April 1st is because there are a number of legal and fiscal problems to be ironed out. The
city would start in October to survey all of the water customers with residences to determine the
number of potential customers. They would have to have approval from the State Board of Accounts
to allow the money collected by the Utilities Department to be in an accumulating fund for the
next year. The Civil City would initially fund the department. During the course of the year,
as money is received from the customers, it will be paid to the City Controller. They will then
come to the Council to transfer the money into the operating budget for the refuse department.
Miss Guthrie asked Mr. Richardson how you can repay the city if you don't know how many customers
you will have. Mr. Richardson said that if there were not enough customers, the operating costs
would drop. Miss Guthrie then asked if the people the city was serving would have to pay more.
Mr. Richardson said that right now they are going in the dark on this matter. Miss Guthrie
observed that those were the truest words spoken tonight.
Councilman Serge said that his district does not have the problems of some of the other districts
in regard to the matter of trash removal but that if people are approached in the right manner
they will usually do what is right. He has had good cooperation with the Sanitation Department
in cleaning up certain areas in his district. He said when you see someone who is not obeying
the law, you should do something about it. Councilman Szymkowiak said that we have a problem
with enforcement. He said it is the responsibility of the Health Department to enforce violations
of unsanitary conditions, garbage and litter. He suggested two men be assigned to patrol the
city, one East of Michigan Street and one West of Michigan Street. These men should patrol the
alleys, spot check for debris, and report any violations to the Health Department. He said there
needs to be regulation of private haulers' trucks, as some have no tarpaulin, the sidewalls are
broken down and they spill trash on the streets. He said the citizens should be educated about
the difference between trash and garbage. There should be no garbage put in trash cans. He said
that in his district many of the residents do not even have garbage cans. Councilman Miller said
that the total city pick -up would cost $850,000, a savings of $650,000 over present costs for
trash and garbage pick -up which amount to $1,600.000. Under the total city plan, the cost per
household would be $2.00 per month., $1.00 for elderly persons. The city needs to solve the
problem of garbage pickup in certain areas. Enforcement is only effective when a small percentage
of the people are not complying. He said that to reduce the budget by $300,000, the Sanitation
Department budget amount, would amount to a 10� reduction on the tax rate. Councilman Parent
said that he did not introduce his trash ordinance to complicate matters. He said he is concerned
with the growing problem and the cost of refuse pickup is too high. Under the ordinance he intro-
duced, the city would have no more than 20/ of the refuse pickup routes and the private haulers
would have 80 %. The one -man, one -truck operation would have difficulty staying in business.
However, the ordinance provides that any private hauler who is contracting less than 15% of the
city would not have to post a bond. There are still a lot of questions regarding his ordinance,
but he said he has questions about the ordinance Mayor Miller is supporting, also. He said that
he would like to try to remedy the enforcement provisions of the existing ordinances and continue
to study the other proposals. Councilman Taylor said that the question is what kind of respon-
sibility does the Council really have toward garbage and trash pickup in South Bend, Indiana. Is
it the same responsibility as providing for the Fire Department, the Police Department, and the
Street Department? It is mandatory that we are committed to try to have as clean a city as
possible. The goal we strive for is to get something better than we have. This problem keeps
coming up in Council after Council, nothing has been done and the problem has not gone away. The
past several mayors have felt committed to do something to improve the garbage and trash
situation. The Independent Trash Haulers have not solved the problem. Mr. Taylor said that Mr.
Roper's comments about the vanishing American hit right in the heart as he loves private enter-
prise. But he said we should also think about the children who will be bitten by rats in areas
where litter and garbage are allowed to accumulate. What about those Americans? He said this is
a very emotional issue but the response should not be emotional. He said his first choice would
be to retain private enterprise and go along with Councilman Parent's ordinance, with 80/ private
haulers and 20/ city pickup. He said competition between the city and private haulers would
provide a healthier atmosphere and protect the consumer. He said if the Council fails to act in
this matter, it will keep coming up again and again. Councilman Kopczynski said that with the
ordinance he has presented there is no bidding. The city would only serve people who are not able
to get service at the present time. He said that widows and retired people who do not have a
large amount of trash find it hard to find a hauler. The larger entrepreneurs would charge as
much as $7.00 a month for such service. He said that those in private enterprise know about com-
petition. Government is notorious for being inefficient. He said that, as a businessman he must
face competition and that private haulers should not be afraid of competition. He said that
putting the trash bill on the water bill was the only way they could come up with and it will let
the people know what they are paying and what they are getting. He said the ordinance is misunder
stood by many of the people. Councilman Horvath said that there was not much more to add to what
had already been said. He said he agreed with Councilman Kopczynski that a lot of this has been
misinterpreted. He said that people are now paying a minimum of $36.00 per year for trash removal
and another $12 to $14 for garbage pickup on the tax rate. Under the ordinance proposed, this
could be cut to $30 to $35 a year for both. The real objective is to clean up the city.
Councilman Nemeth said that when this issue first came up in the spring he had announced he would
not vote on any ordinance regarding refuse removal because the matter of a conflict of interest
might arise, since he had represented the Independent Trash Haulers last year. He said that he
would abstain from voting on any refuse ordinance tonight. However, he said he felt a responsi-
bility to speak out about this matter. He asked "What is our responsibility as Councilmen ?"
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 14, 1972
PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED)
He said it is to represent the wishes of the people. If one ordinance must be chosen, Council-
man Kopczynski's competition ordinance would allow the people to decide whether they want city
pickup or a private hauler. If the all -city pickup is doing the job, who do you call when your
trash is not being picked up? He said that the problem is different in different districts of
the city and that the recommended remedy for one district does not apply to all districts. He
said we should not penalize the majority for the minority nor the minority for the majority.
He said that if he were voting, he would case his vote for the competition ordinance.
Councilman Newburn said that he is opposed to government competition with private enterprise.
He said if present laws are carried out we will have a clean city. He called for strict enforce-
ment of existing ordinances.
Councilman Parent made a motion that the Committee of the Whole recommend that the Council:
1. Amend the refuse ordinance of the City of South Bend by
substituting Article 7 of the proposed ordinance signed by
Walter Kopczynski for the present Article 7.
2. All three refuse ordinances be referred to a Committee of
the Common Council with instructions that a committee report
to the Council no later than the last Council meeting in April, 1973.
3. Assign the committee to prepare a refuse pickup plan in cooperation
with the Independend Trash Haulers, the City's Bureau of Sanitation,
the concerned unions and other interested and affected parties.
4. Instruct the committee to recommend to the Council a refuse pickup
plan which is consistent with the following objectives:
a) Confirms the City's responsibility in maintaining adequate
aesthetic and health standards of all properties in the City
regardless of their location.
b) Ensures that all persons will use the service of a refuse
collector to dispose of their garbage and trash.
c) Provides all dwelling units in the City with refuse pickup
at reasonable cost.
d) Protects and fosters the development of private enterprise in
refuse hauling and also allows the City to maintain a capacity
in refuse hauling.
e) Prevents a monopoly from developing, whether it be a private
hauler or city hauler dominated monopoly.
f) Eliminates costly duplication of city haulers' and private haulers'
routes and prevents the expensive practice of having more than one
private hauler doing the same route or area.
g) Promotes competition among refuse haulers while eliminating the
excessive cost of the uncontrolled search for clients in all areas
of the City by all refuse haulers.
h) Assures a fair low cost for refuse pickup for persons 65 years old
and over.
i) Provides for a refuse pickup system with the flexibility to allow
for many different types of services requested by City residents,
such as back -of- the -house pickup.
j) Assures that adequate records will be kept and reports filed by
both the private and City refuse haulers.
k) Provides for periodic leaf pickup throughout the city.
1) Eliminates the eyesore caused by having refuse on the curb three
or four days per week.
m) Provides for more adequate licensing procedures for refuse hauling
equipment.
n) Provides for an effective system for the enforcement of any
proposed Refuse Ordinance.
There was no second to the motion. Councilman Taylor moved for a five minute recess, seconded
by Councilman Szymkowiak. Motion carried. Time: 10:30 p.m.
The Committee of the Whole meeting reconvened at 10:40 p.m. Councilman Parent made a motion
that the Committee of the Whole recommend to the Council that Article 7, Penalty, from the pro-
posed ordinance signed by Councilman Kopczynski, be substituted for the existing Article 7 in
the Municipal Code, and that all three refuse ordinances be referred to a Committee of the
Common Council with instructions that a committee report to the Council no later than the last
Council meeting in April, 1973. The motion was seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The motion
failed by a roll call vote of two ayes (Councilmen Szymkowiak and Parent) and six nays
(Councilmen Serge, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath and Newburn) one abstention (Councilman
Nemeth).
Councilman Miller asked that an amendment, proposed by him at the June 26, 1972 public hearing
on the proposed ordinance signed by him and on which no action was taken, be read at this time
The amendment was read as follows: "Strike Section 16 -8 D. Strike Section 16 -30. Amend
Section 16 -10B to read "The charge for city collection of garbage and trash and disposal shall
be $1.50 for all households which can present to the Bureau of Refuse Removal a receipt for an
exemption over 65 statement and $2.00 per month for all other households ". Add Section 16 -56,
"Severability. If any portion of this ordinance be declared or adjudged invalid, the remaining
sections shall remain in full force and effect so long as they do not conflict with existing
law ". Councilman Taylor seconded the amendment. The motion to amend failed by a roll call vote
of three ayes (Councilmen Miller, Taylor, and Horvath) five nays (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak,
Parent, Kopczynski and Newburn) one abstention (Councilman Nemeth).
Councilman Taylor moved that the ordinance signed by Councilman Parent be amended as follows:
That it have an effective date of October 1, 1973. Section 16 -6 (d) should read "The Board of
Public Works and Safety will advertise for refuse pickup bids no later than July 5th of each
third calendar year. Bids will be subject to review annually by the Board of Public Works and
any rate increases must be approved by the Common Council ". Section 16 -6 (g) (3) the amount
should be changed to one -third of the refuse pickup fee set by the Council. Delete Section
16 -11, Paragraph "(e). The motion to amend was seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion
failed by a vote of three ayes (Councilmen Miller, Taylor, Horvath) five nays (Councilmen Serge:
Szymkowiak, Parent, Kopczynski and Newburn) one abstention (Councilman Nemeth).
Councilman Kopczynski made a motion to amend the refuse ordinance he signed as follows:
Section 16 -11, delete paragraph (b); Section 16 -11, delete paragraph (c). Section 2 change the
effective date to April 1, 1973. Councilman Miller seconded the motion to amend. The motion
carried by a vote of five ayes (Councilmen Serge, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski and Horvath) three
nays (Councilmen Szymkowiak, Parent, and Newburn) one abstention (Councilman Nemeth) .
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 14, 1972
PUBLIC HEARING (Continued)
Councilman Miller moved that the ordinances contained in Items 4B, C and D go to the Council with
no recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried by a voice
vote, Councilman Parent voting nay and Councilman Nemeth abstaining.
Councilman Nemeth made a motion to Rise and Report to the Council, seconded by several. The
motion carried.
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
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Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana reconvened in the
Council Chambers of the County -City Building at 11:05 p.m., Council President Peter J. Nemeth
presiding.
REPORT FROM COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
Your committee on the inspection and supervision of minutes would respectfully report that they
have inspected the minutes of the July 24 regular and July 31 and August 9 special meetings 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 Taylor, seconded by Councilman Serge and carried, the report was
accepted and placed on file.
CITIZENS REQUESTS - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
President Nemeth said that any citizen wishing to speak could do so, on any matter other than
trash. Mrs. Lee Swan, 2022 Swygart Street, questioned the wording of an ordinance to be given
first and second reading at tonight's meeting. President Nemeth said that, since the ordinance
would be set for public hearing, any discussion on it should be delayed until the time of the
public hearing. Mr. James Beck, 1630 Randolph Street, called the attention of the Council to the
situation that exists in the Clyde St.- Twyckenham area where water from clogged sewers causes
extensive damage. He said the problem has existed for many years. Mr. Nemeth asked Mr. Beck if
he had made a written report of the situation to the Board of Works. Mr. Beck said that he had
not but that the problem had been called to the attention of the city many times before. Mr.
Nemeth suggested that since there is a new administration, this matter should be brought to their
attention in written form and asked Mr. Richardson, Director of Public Works, if he would care to
comment. Mr. Richardson said that he is aware of the problem to which Mr. Beck referred and that
there is a project now on the books, to be completed before the end of the summer, which should
alleviate the problem.
PETITION TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE
I, the undersigned, do hereby respectfully make application and petition the Common Council of
the City of South Bend to amend the Zoning Ordinance of South Bend, Indiana as hereinafter
requested, and in support of this application, the following facts are shown.
1. The property sought to be rezoned is located between North Ironwood and Rosemary Lane, south
of 1503 North Ironwood.
2. The property is owned by David W. Kessler.
3. A legal description of the property is as follows:
Metes and bounds as follows: 181.1 N & S x 568.84 E & W beginning 731.1 S
of the NE cor. of 6 -37 - 3E, containing 2.36 acres (Also the following:
The West 190' of the 1303 and 1311 N. Ironwood, Legal descriptions as follows:
91' x 268.8 beginning 640' south of NE cor. 6 -37 -3E legal, also known as
1303 N. Ironwood.
90' North & South by 367' E & W beginning 550' S of the North Sec. line of
the West side of Ironwood Road, 6- 37 -3E.
4. It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezoned from "A" Use and
"A" Height and Area District to "A -2" Use and "A" Height and Area District.
5. It is proposed that the property will be put to the following use and the following buildings
will be constructed: 20 buildings each containing 1 dwelling unit for a total of 20
dwelling units.
6. Number of off - street parking spaces to be provided: For 110 automobiles, 40 covered and
70 uncovered.
7. Attached is a copy of a) existing plot plan showing my property and other surrounding
properties; b) names and addresses of all the individuals, firms or corporations owning
property within 300 feet of the property sought to be rezoned; c) site development plan.
/s/ David W. Kessler
Signature of Petitioner
1323 North Ironwood Drive
South Bend, Indiana
Petition Prepared by: Petitioner
Councilman Taylor made a motion that the petition be referred to the Area Plan Commission for
their recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Parent'-and was carried.
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 14, 1972
PETITION TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE
I, the undersigned, do hereby respectfully make application and petition the Common Council of
the City of South Bend to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend as hereinafter
requested, and in support of this application, the following facts are shown:
1. The property sought to be rezoned is located on the North Side of Ireland Road between St.
Joseph Street, if extended northerly across Ireland Road and Fellows Street. See Exhibit
A attached hereto.
2. The property is owned by various parties, all of which have either optioned to sell to
Petitioners or have agreed to include their property in this petition.
3. A legal description of the property is as follows: Lots Numbered One Hundred Sixty -five
(165) to One Hundred Seventy (170), inclusive, as shown on the recorded plat of Myers and
Funks Third Plat of Chippewa Heights Addition to the City of South Bend, Indiana.
4. It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezoned from "A" Residential Use
and "A" Height and Area District to "C -2" Planned Shopping Center District Use and "CU
Height and Area District.
5. It is proposed that the property will be put to the following use and the following buildings
will be constructed: A Neighborhood Shopping Center of less than 100,000 square feet con-
sisting of not more than 32,000 square feet of Gross Leasable Area of uses from Amongst those
permitted by Sub - Section 4Aof Section 4B of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend.
6. Number of off - street parking spaces to be provided: 258 as shown on the petitioner's
preliminary development plan, but the actual number of parking spaces will be determined by
the actual uses and the off - street parking requirements of the said Zoning Ordinance.
7. Attached is a copy of a) an existing plot plan showing my property and other surrounding
properties; b) names and addresses of all the individuals, firms or corporations owning
property within 300 feet of the property sought to be rezoned; c) reeliminary site develop-
ment plan.
RALPH CHARLES TREMEL
BY: Jack C. Dunfee, Jr., Attorney -at-
Law, Thornburg, McGill, Deahl,
Harman, Carey & Murray
645 First Bank Building
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Petition Prepared by: Jack C. Dunfee Jr.
Councilman Serge made a motion that the petition be referred to the Area Plan Commission for
their recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kopczynski and was carried.
REPORT FROM AREA PLAN COMMISSION
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July 20, 1972 "
The Honorable Common Council
of the City of South Bend
4th Floor, County -City Building
South Bend, Indiana 46601
In Re: Petition to rezone property at Ironwood and Fox
Gentlemen:
The request for rezoning was heard at the Area Plan Commission Public
Hearing of July 18, 1972. At that meeting this request was recommended
unfavorably to the Common Council of the City of South Bend for the following
reasons:
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1. The property in question is too small for such development.
The setback required from Ironwood would eliminate one parking
space in the rear and when Ironwood is enlarged the new right-
of-way would place the building 10 feet away.
2. The characteristic of the neighborhood is residential. To
encroach upon this residential character with a non - residential
use would be detrimental to the area.
If there are any questions, please ask.
Sincerely,
/s/ Howard
Howard Bellinger, Executive Director
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Councilman Taylor made a motion that the ordinance referred to in the report be set for public
hearing and third reading on September llth, 1972. Councilman Kopczynski seconded the motion
and it carried.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Councilman Nemeth entertained a motion to waive the reading of the Committee of the Whole report,,
so moved by Councilman Parent, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried.
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 14, 1972
ORDINANCES. THIRD READING
5417 -72 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE
AND TRUST INDENTURE AND THE ISSUANCE OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS PERTAINING TO GENTNER ((
PACKING CO . , INC. o . S cj 6
This ordinance had third reading. Councilman Parent made a motion that the ordinance be passed,
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.)
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REFUSE ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
Councilman Parent made a motion that the enforcement section of the Ordinance, Article 7, be
passed. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Councilman Miller called a point of order
and said that you can't vote on a part of an ordinance. You must vote for the whole thing.
Councilman Newburn said that he felt you must vote on the entire ordinance as proposed. The
chair ruled that Mr. Parent's motion was out of order. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion that
the ordinance be passed, as amended, seconded by Councilman Serge. The motion failed by a vote
of four ayes (Councilmen Serge, Miller, Taylor and Kopczynski) and four nays (Councilmen
Szymkowiak, Parent, Horvath, and Newburn) one abstention (Councilman Nemeth).
Councilman Miller then raised a point of order on the matter of Councilman Nemeth abstaining.
He said he believed a Councilman must vote on every ordinance unless the Council allows him to
abstain. Councilman Parent said that there was a valid reason for Mr. Nemeth's abstention
because of the conflict of interest matter raised by Mr. Nemeth having represented the Independ-
ent Trash Haulers previously. Mr. Parent said that he had abstained from voting on the Salary
Ordinance in July and that Councilmen have abstained in the past. Councilman Nemeth said that
he would like an opinion from the City Attorney on this matter and called for a recess until
Mr. Sweeney could be located. Time: 11;15 p.m.
The regular meeting reconvened at 11:40 p.m. City Attorney Charles A. Sweeney, Jr. asked Mr.
Nemeth for the reason for his abstention. Mr. Nemeth said that, basically, he had represented
the Independent Trash Haulers last year and when this issue first came before the Council, to
avoid a conflict of interest charge, he had announced that he would not vote on the matter.
However, he said that he would speak out on the matter. To avoid innuendo, he would refrain from
voting on any matter involving garbage and trash pickup. Mr. Sweeney said that, in his opinion,
Mr. Nemeth had a legitimate reason for abstention.
Councilman Kopczynski raised a point of order on the matter of the order of voting. He said
that the Municipal Code requires Councilmen to vote in order by District, then the Councilmen -at-
large and last the President. He said that the 2nd District Councilman held up his vote until
the end and voted last and not as specified in the Code. Mr. Sweeney said that, according to
Section 2 -7 and 2 -8 of the Municipal Code, a member of the Council who did not vote when called
upon and later attempted to vote out of order - not make a change in his vote - that vote would
be void and would have no effect. Councilman Newburn made a motion that Councilman Nemeth be
excused by the Council from voting on the trash ordinances, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak.
The motion failed by a vote of four ayes (Councilman Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor and Newburn) and
four nays (Councilmen Serge, Parent, Kopczynski and Horvath) one abstention (Councilman Nemeth).
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REFUSE ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
Councilman Miller moved to amend this ordinance as follows: Change the effective date to April
1, 1973. Strike Section 16 -8 D. Strike Section 16 -30. Amend Section 16 -10B to read "The
charge for city collection of garbage and trash and disposal shall be $1.50 per month for all
households which can present to the Bureau of Refuse Removal a receipt for an exemption over 65
statement, and $2.00 per month for all other households ". Add Section 16 -57, "Severability.
If any portion of this ordinance be declared or adjudged invalid, the remaining sections shall
remain in full force and effect so long as they do not conflict with existing law Councilman
Taylor seconded the motion to amend. The motion passed by a vote of five ayes (Councilmen Serge
Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath) three nays (Councilmen Szymkowiak, Parent and Newburn) and
one abstention (Councilman Nemeth). Councilman Miller made a motion for passage of the ordinance
as amended, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion failed by a vote of four ayes (Councilmen
Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski and Horvath) four nays (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Parent and
Newburn) and one abstention (Councilman Nemeth).
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REFUSE ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
Councilman Parent made a motion that this ordinance be referredto a Committee of the Council with
instructions that a report be made to the Council no later than the last meeting in March, 1973.
Councilman Newburn seconded the motion. The motion failed by a vote of three ayes (Councilmen
Szymkowiak, Parent and Newburn) five nays (Councilmen Serge, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath)
one abstention (Councilman Nemeth). Councilman Taylor made a motion for passage of the ordinance,
seconded by Councilman Miller. Councilman Miller said that the blame for lack of passage of the
trash ordinances lies with the City Administration. They waited until the last possible moment
to take a position publicly. There has been no direction from the Mayor and the administration
on this issue. He said that they had failed to make even a "one- shot" trash collection in the
Ohio - Keasey area, even though the Mayor had called the trash removal issue a high priority
problem. Councilman Parent said that he differed with Councilman Miller on those statements.
He said that he has been working on a trash removal ordinance for a long time and has communicate
with members of the Administration, the Board of Works and Mr. Richardson for input into the
ordinance. Councilman Taylor said that he found Mr. Parent's remarks peculiar since he did not
back his own amendment. The question was called and the ordinance was defeated by a roll call
vote of two ayes (Councilman Miller and Taylor) and six nays (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak,
Parent, Kopczynski, Horvath and Newburn) one abstention (Councilman Nemeth).
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO._ 319 -72 A RESOLUTION FOR TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET - $6800.00
WHEREAS, certain extraordinary conditions have developed since the adoption of the existing
annual budget so that it is now necessary to transfer money from one account to another in the
same category in the annual budget for various functions of the Fire Department to meet such
extraordinary emergencies and
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 14, 1972
RESOLUTION NO. 319 -72 (Continued)
WHEREAS, it has been ascertained that certain accounts in the Fire Department have more money
than is needed at this time
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
SECTION 1. That the following accounts be reduced in the following amounts;
Account No.
263
722
Classification
Services Contractual
Properties
Item
Amount
Telephone Alarm System $1800.00
Motor Equipment 5000.00
$6800.00
SECTION 2. That the following accounts be increased in the following amounts:
Account No. Classification
Item
Amount
252
Services Contractual Repair of Equipment
$1800.00
726
Properties
Other Equipment
5000.00
$6800.00
That the
transfer of funds
as set forth in Sections 1 and 2
are required for the
proper and efficient
operation of the
Fire Department of South Bend and
an extraordinary emer-
gency is declared to
exist concerning
the foregoing transfer.
This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common
Council of the City of South Bend.
/s/ Peter J. Nemeth
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Fire Chief Jack Bland explained that
the Council is aware of the emergencies relating to equipment which have occurred in the Fire
Department. They are asking for funds to be transferred so that proper repairs to equipment may
be made. Miss Virginia Guthrie, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, said
that a lot has been transferred out of the motor equipment fund and asked the Chief if he could
take that much more from the account. Chief Bland explained that, because they have rebuilt an
old tanker truck at a cost of $2000, they will not have to purchase one now and that $20,000
had been allowed for that purchase. Councilman Newburn said that the concern of the general
public is that we not have failure of fire equipment. Chief Bland said that the Council might
be interested to know that Engine Four threw a rod tonight. Councilman Kopczynski asked the
Chief how many miles there were on that engine. Chief Bland replied that he did not have that
information with him. Councilman Kopczynski asked what make the truck was and how old it was.
Chief Bland replied that it was a Waukesha and was a 1957 or 1958 model. Councilman Serge moved
that the resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman Newburn. The resolution was adopted by
a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski,
Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth).
RESOLUTION NO. 320 -72
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA, IN
THE MATTER OF SOUTH BEND TOY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
HWEREAS, South Bend Toy Manufacturing Company, Inc., has submitted its intention to the Economic
Development Commission of South Bend to purchase, remodel and expand the building located at
3300 West Sample Street, in the City of South Bend, Indiana
WHEREAS, South Bend Toy Manufacturing Company, Inc., has submitted a statement of public service
to the above Economic Development Commission of the City of South Bend and said Commission has.
forwarded this statement of public service with their approval and comments to the South Bend
School Corporation, a copy of which is attached, and
WHEREAS, the affirmative response and analysis of the South Bend School Corporation has been
received as presented to the Clerk of the City of South Bend and attached, and
WHEREAS, the statement of public service by South Bend Toy Manufacturing Company, Inc., and the
Economic Development Commission of the City of South Bend have been submitted for approval and
comments to the Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County and the affirmative action and comments
of the Area Plan Commission have been received by the Clerk of the City of South Bend as
attached, and
WHEREAS, the requirements of the application as described in the "Municipal Economic Development
Act of 1965 of the State of Indiana" as amended have therefore been met to this point, including
a projection of the number of jobs created, the estimated payroll created and the approximation
of the costs of construction, and the impact on utilities and fire and police facilities of the
City of South Bend with the approvals of the school corporation and the Area Plan Commission
having jurisdiction of the area in which the proposed facility is to be built, and
WHEREAS, South Bend Toy Manufacturing Company, Inc., seeks approximately $1,735,000.00 from an
issue of revenue bonds of the Economic Development Commission of the City of South Bend to be
signed by its Mayor and by its City Clerk and further desires to enter into a lease of not to
exceed 25 years duration to be known as a net net net least sufficient to pay the principal and
interest of these bonds and obtain title at the end of the lease, and
WHEREAS, by virtue of the net net net lease, the South Bend Toy Manufacturing Company, Inc.
indicates its intention to pay a.11 expenses of the operation, maintenance, insurance, property
taxes, whatever of the facility,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend that the statement
of public service on the part of the - Economic Development Commission of the Area Plan Commission
and the South Bend City School Corporation be accepted and approved, and
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the South Bend City Common_ Council authorize the Economic Develop-
ment Commission of the City of South Bend to proceed to make preliminary agreements with the
proposed lessee, the South Bend Toy Manufacturing Company, Inc., in the nature of a conditional
commitment to enter into a lease with the South Bend Toy Manufacturing Company, Inc. and
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 14, 1972
RESOLUTION NO. 320 -72 (Continued)
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Economic Development Commission of the City of South Bend,
shall, as soon as the new lease form is properly prepared, submit the same to the clerk of
the City of South Bend to be prepared by a member of the Common Council as a proposed ordinance
for the acceptance of same and issuance of revenue bonds to cover the amount of money needed.
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Mr. Karl G. King, Jr., President
Economic Development Association
320 W. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Dear Karl:
/s/ Peter J. Nemeth
President of the Common Council
Pursuant to our conversation, this letter states our intention to apply for financing
assistance by means of the issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds through the Economic
Development Commission of the City of South Bend for our proposed purchase, remodeling
and expansion of the property at 3300 West Sample Street, South Bend, Indiana. This
property is presently owned by the Bendix Corporation and has been vacant for approxi-
mately one year. We intend to move from our present location at 1012 S. High Street,
which is inadequate and impractical to expand to accomodate our projected growth in
sales, manufacturing and employment. Our company is currently leasing the High Street
property with the lease expiring January 31, 1973.
After thorough investigation of the possibilities of remodeling our High Street plant
and finding excessive costs involved because of the mill type construction, low ceiling
heights, lack of available land, and the inherent inefficiencies of manufacturing
operations in multi -story buildings, we began, with the concurrence of our parent
company, the Milton Bradley Company of Springfield, Mass. to actively seek other plant
sites in the Middle West. The West Sample Street property seemed to have the best
potential locally, however, extensive remodelling was found to be necessary to properly
accommodate this property for our operations.
Following is information which we understand is desired from us as a preliminary step
in qualifying for the financing desired:
1. History of the Company: This Company was started in 1874 on the old Mill Race in
South Bend by John W. Teel and Frederick H. Badet. The original products were
croquet sets. Other action games joined the product line and toys soon followed.
By 1888 the Company had been named the South Bend Toy Manufacturing Company and
moved to its present location at 1012 S. High Street.
In 1895 the Company produced the first willow doll carriages to be presented in
the American market. Since that time South Bend has been the leading manufacturer
of croquet sets and doll vehicles. Recent developments have been directed into the
leisure time field and rapid growth has been experienced in the recreational and
family-type game markets. Sales, which have doubled in the past seven years, have
prospects of continuing to increase substantially in future years.
II. Ownership Progression:
Teel and Badet 1874 -1888
The South Bend Toy Manufacturing Company 1888 -1957
Fohrman and Dorgan 1957 -1958
Fohrman and Dorgan and Playskool Mfg. Co. 1958 -1959
Playskool Mfg. Co. 1959 -1968
Milton Bradley Co. 1968-
III. From our investigations and projections to date we can state that:
The buildings at 3300 West Sample Street exist in sound condition and to our knowledge
there will be no conflict with the Area Plan Commission.
The burden on the Fire and Police Departments, as a result of this move, will not
change and there are no extensions of public sewer, water and roadway facilities
required.
We estimate that an additional 100 people from the currently unemployed local labor
force will be needed in the near future to meet our increasing sales projections.
IV. Analysis of Costs:
1. 1972 -1973
Purchase of existing property at 3300 W. Sample St.
Remodelling of Plant and Offices
Improve Ventilating System
New Lumber Storage Bldg. and Dry Kilns
New Gas Fired Boiler and Vastine System to
Utilize Dust and Shavings - Non Polluting
Roof Repair
Repair R.R. Siding
Relocation of Drainage Pond
Fees and Misc. Items
Moving Costs
2. 1974 Construction
Finished Goods Warehouse - New Construction
150,000 sq. ft.
Should there be any questions
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or additional information required,
Very truly yours,
Louis R. Chreist,
$750,000.
350.000.
40,000.
275,000.
75,000.
20,000.
5,000.
25,000.
45,000.
150,000.
$1,735,000.
$1,500,000.
please get in touch with me.
Jr. President
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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 14, 1972
RESOLUTION NO. 320 -72 - ATTACHMENTS
" July 28, 1972 of
Mr. Frank Miles, President
Area Plan Commission
County -City Building
South Bend, Indiana
Dear Mr. Miles:
Our Commission has an application from South Bend Toy Manufacturing Company,
Inc. of South Bend, Indiana for an industrial revenue bond issue of $1,750,000
for the purposes of purchase, remodeling and expansion of a facility at 3300
West Sample Street in South Bend.
At the present time, this company employs approximately three hundred fifty
people and estimate that an additional one hundred people will be needed in
the near future. This increased employment would be from the currently un-
employed local labor force and therefore be of no additional burden to the
school system.
It is our understanding that the utilities necessary to service this facility
are readily available and therefore there will be no additional cost to the
city by virtue of this project. Likewise, police and fire protection require-
ments would not be changed from present requirements.
In accordance with the Economic Development Act, State of Indiana, our Com-
mission is to forward a statement of public service to the Area Plan Commission
having jurisdiction over the area in which the facility is located.
We would appreciate your approval in the near future.
Cordially,
Karl G. King, Jr., President
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF SOUTH BEND
KGK JR. /nt
CC: Jerry J. Miller, Mayor, City of South Bend
Peter J. Nemeth, President, South Bend City Council
Charles Sweeney, Jr., South Bend City Attorney
Kenneth Fedder, Attorney for Economic Development Commission of South Bend
Louis R. Chreist, Jr., President, South Bend Toy Manufacturing Co., Inc.
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Mr. Aaron H. Huguenard, Jr., President
South Bend School Board
635 South Main Street
South Bend, Indiana
Dear Mr. Huguenard:
July 28, 1972 it
Our Commission has an application from South Bend Toy Manufacturing Company, Inc.
of South Bend, Indiana for an industrial revenue bond issue of $1,750,000 for
the purposes of purchase, remodeling and expansion of a facility at 3300 West
Sample Street in South Bend.
At the present time, this company employs approximately three hundred fifty
people and estimate that an additional one hundred people will be needed in
the near future. This increased employment would be from the currently un-
employed local labor force and therefore be of no additional burden to the
school system.
It is our understanding that the utilities necessary to service this facility
are readily available and therefore there will be no additional cost to the
city by virtue of this project. Likewise, police and fire protection require-
ments would not be changed from present requirements.
In accordance with the Economic Development Act, State of Indiana, our Com-
mission is to forward a statement of public service to the school corporation
having jurisdiction of the area in which the facility is located.
We would appreciate your approval in the near future.
Cordially,
Karl G. King, Jr. President
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF SOUTH BEND
KGK Jr. /nt
cc: Jerry J. Miller, Mayor, City of South Bend
Peter J. Nemeth, President, South Bend City Council
Charles Sweeney, Jr., South Bend City Attorney
Kenneth Fedder, Attorney for Economic Development
Louis R. Chreist, Jr., President, South Bend Toy Manufacturing Co., Inc.
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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 14, 1972
RESOLUTION NO. 320 -72 - ATTACHMENTS
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Economic Development Commission of South Bend
14th Floor, County -City Building
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Attention: Karl King, Jr., President
Gentlemen:
August 8, 1972 "
Re: South Bend Toy
The staff of the Area Plan Commission has reviewed the application for a
proposed bond issue to permit the purchase and remodeling and expansion of an
industrial building located at 3300 West Sample Street in the City of South Bend.
We find the site to be located on the south side of Sample Street and is zoned
for "Heavy Industrial" uses. We are pleased to report that the proposal is con-
sistent with the development plan for the South Bend area.
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Very truly yours,
HOWARD BELLINGER,
Executive Director
Mr. Karl King, President
Economic Development Commission of South Bend
County -City Building
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Dear Mr. King:
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August 7, 1972 "
The Board of School Trustees for the South Bend Community School Corporation
endorses wholeheartedly the application from South Bend Toy Manufacturing Company,
Inc. of South Bend, Indiana for an industrial revenue bond issue of $1,750,000 for
the purposes of purchase, remodeling and expansion of a facility at 3300 West
Sample Street in South Bend.
The School Corporation does not consider that this project would cause any major
change in school enrollments nor bring any burden upon present school facilities.
Sincerely,
Aaron Huguenard, President
Board of School Trustees
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The resolution was read in full. Councilman Parent made a motion that the clerk read only
paragraphs 1, 6, 7, 8,9, and 10 in the next three resolutions as the information in the other
paragraphs is the same in each resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Taylor and
carried.
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Mr. Kenneth Fedder, Attorney for the
Economic Development Commission, spoke for the resolution. He explained that the next three
resolutions all follow the format of this first one. Under no circumstances will these agree-
ments become general obligations of the City of South Bend. Milton Bradley, parent company of
South Bend Toy, has been contemplating moving the company to another city. This would put 250
to 300 people out of work. The cost of remodeling the present plant would be too high. The com-
mission would like to retain the company in South Bend with the hope that they will add 100 to
200 employees when the move and expansion plans are completed. The Commission is not just trying
to solicit new business for South Bend but also hoping to retain the ones we have. South Bend
Toy has a commitment to purchase existing facilities on Sample Street and are asking the Council
for favorable action on the resolution. Councilman Miller made a motion for adoption of the
resolution, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The resolution was approved and adopted by a roll call
vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath,
Newburn and Nemeth).
RESOLUTION NO. 321 -72
WHEREAS, Metal Stamp, Inc.,- has submitted its intention to the Economic Development Commission
of South Bend to build and contract a building on property located on Indiana Highway #23, in
St, Joseph County, Indiana
WHEREAS, Metal Stamp, Inc., has submitted a statement of public service to the above Economic
Development Commission of the City of South Bend and said Commission has forwarded this statement
of public service with their approval and comments to the South Bend School Corporation, and the
Polk, Lincoln, Johnson School Corporation, a copy of which is attached, and
WHEREAS, the affirmative response and analysis of the South Bend School Corporation and the Polk,
Lincoln, Johnson School Corporation has been received as presented to the Clerk of the City of
South Bend and attached, and
WHEREAS, the statement of public service by Metal Stamp, Inc. and the Economic Development Com-
mission of the City of South Bend have been submitted for approval and comments to the Area Plan
Commission of St. Joseph County and the affirmative action and comments of the Area Plan Commis-
sion have been received by the Clerk of the City of South Bend as attached, and
WHEREAS, the requirements of the application as described in the 'Municipal Economic Development
Act of 1965 of the State of Indiana' as amended have therefore been met to this point, including
a projection of the number of jobs created, the estimated payroll created and the approximation
of the cost of construction, and the impact on utilities and fire and police facilities of the
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 14, 1972
RESOLUTION NO. 321 -72 (CONTINUED)
City of South Bend with the approvals of the school corporations and the Area Plan Commission
having jurisdiction of the area in which the proposed facility is to be built, and
WHEREAS, Metal Stamp, Inc. seeks approximately $250,000.00 from an issue of revenue bonds of the
Economic Development Commission of the City of South Bend to be signed by its Mayor and by its
City Clerk and further desires to enter into a lease of not more than 25 years duration to be
known as a net net net lease sufficient to pay the principal and interest of these bonds and
obtain title at the end of the lease, and
WHEREAS, by virtue of the net net net lease, the Metal Stamp, Inc. indicates its intention to pa
all expenses of the operation, maintenance, insurance, property taxes, whatever of the facility,
THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of South Bend that the statement of
public service on the part of the Economic Development Commission of the Area Plan Commission
and the South Bend City School Corporation and the Polk, Lincoln, Johnson School Corporation be
accepted and approved, and
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the South Bend City Common Council authorize the Economic Devel-
opment Commission of the City of South Bend to proceed to make preliminary agreements with the
proposed lessee, Metal Stamp, Inc., in the nature of a conditional commitment to enter into a
lease with Metal Stamp, Inc., and
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Economic Development Commission of the City of South Bend
shall, as soon as the new lease form is properly prepared, submit the same to the Clerk of the
City of South Bend to be prepared by a member of the Common Council as a proposed ordinance for
the acceptance of same and issuance of revenue bonds to cover the amount of money needed.
Mr. Karl G. King, President
Economic Development Commission
320 W. Jefferson Boulevard
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Dear Mr. King:
/s/ Peter J. Nemeth
President, South Bend City Common Council
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This letter is our formal application to your Commission to underwrite.. .-an
Industrial Revenue Bond for the needed plant expansion by Metalstamp, Inc. As back-
ground information, Metalstamp, Inc. is an Indiana Corporation formed in April,
1968 to purchase the Walkerton stamping plant of Arrowhead Engineering Corp. At
that time the plant employed nine persons with annual sales of approximately
$400,000. Presently we are employing thirty persons and have a sales volume in
excess of $1,500,000. Our company has a sound financial statement, to which our
bank can attest, with a net worth.n excess of $200,000. The officers--and sole
owners of Metalstamp, Inc. are Robert W. Klotz, President and Treasurer, and
Ernest Zeller, Vice President and Secretary.
With regard to our need for a new plant, we have reached near full production
capacity at our Walkerton plant and have just been awarded a large automotive
stamping contract. We are proposing to build a- 131750 square foot all -steel building
on a 15 -acre tract of land located on Indiana Highway 23 south of town in Greene
Township. We will be equipping the building with several large presses to handle
heavy and high volume stamping work. There will be sufficient floor space to
install several additional large presses as new jobs warrant the equipment. We
plan to employ ten to fifteen new people within the first year and will have potential
employment of fifty or more within a few years. Included in the employment will be
skilled tool and die makers as well as general laborers. The utility needs of our
plant will be minimal. We have checked with Indiana & Michigan Electric Co. and
there is ample electricity in the area to handle our needs. There will be no need
for water and sewage as we will be providing our own well and septic system. Police
and fire protection will be provided by the now existing county authorities.
The total revenue bond issue that we are requesting to finance the above project
is $250,000. Of the total amount, $130,000 will be for land and building and the
balance for equipment. We -have presented this project to our bank, The National Bank
and Trust Co. of South Bend and they are very willing to be the direct purchaser of
the bonds. Your Commission should have a letter of record from ahe bank confirming
their commitment.
Based upon the above information, we respectfully request that your Commission
will act favorably to approve our application for this Industrial Revenue Bond issue
and proceed with the necessary work to get the bond issue approved by the earliest
possible date.
Respectfully yours,
Robert W. Klotz, President
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Mr. Howard Goodhew, President
South Bend School Board
635 South Main Street
South Bend, Indiana
Dear Mr. Goodhew:
Our Commission has an application for an industrial revenue bond issue for Metal-
stamp, Inc. at Walkerton, Indiana. Mr. Robert W. Klotz, President and Treasurer,
and Mr. Ernest Zeller, Vice President and Secretary, desire to build a 13,750
square foot all -steel plant building on a fifteen acre tract of land located on
Indiana Highway #23 south of town in Greene Township. They will be equipping
the building with several large presses to handle heavy and high volume stamping
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work. They will employ an additional ten to fifteen people to their present
thirty, and may increase that to fifty additional employees within a few years.
The utility needs of the new plant should cause no additional burden to the
County for service. According to Mr. Klotz and Mr. Zeller, they will provide
their own water and sewage by well and septic system. They believe that police
and fire protection will be adequately provided by the now existing County
authorities.
The amount of application for the industrial revenue bond issue to finance the
project is $250,000.00. The National Bank and Trust Company of South Bend
have indicated their desire to purchase these bonds.
It is necessary under the Industrial Development Act, State of Indiana 1965 as
amended that we obtain approval of the School Corporation having jurisdiction
of the area in which the applicant is to be located. It is our feeling that
probably the employment of this plant would be drawn from Walkerton itself, but
we ask that you check this for its impact on the school system and would
appreciate your affirmative reply as soon as conveniently possible.
Sincerely,
Karl G. King, Jr.
President
Economic Development Commission of
South Bend
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CC: Jerry J. Miller, Mayor, City of South Bend
Peter Nemeth, President, South Bend City Council
Charles Sweeney, Jr., South Bend City Attorney
Kenneth Fedder, Attorney for Economic Development Commission
Robert W. Klotz, Pres. & Treas., Metalstamp, Inc.
Ernest Zeller, Vice Pres. & Secy., Metalstamp, Inc.
Mr. Frank Miles, President
Area Plan Commission
County -City Building
South Bend, Indiana
Dear Mr. Miles:
June 23, 1972
We have an application for an industrial revenue bond issue for Metalstamp, Inc.
at Walkerton, Indiana. Mr. Robert W. Klotz, President and Treasurer, and Mr.
Ernest Zeller, Vice President and Secretary, desire to build a 13,750 foot all -
steel plant building on a fifteen acre tract of land located on Indiana Highway
#23 south of town in Greene Township. They will be equipping the building with
several large presses to handle heavy and high volume stamping work. They will
employ an additional ten to fifteen people to their present thirty, and may
increase that to fifty additional employees within a few years.
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The utility needs of the new plant should cause no additional burden to the
County for service. According to Mr. Klotz and Mr. Zeller, they will provide
their own water and sewage by well and septic system. They believe that police
and fire protection will be adequately provided by the now existing County authorities.
The amount of application for industrial revenue bonds to finance the project is
$250,000.00. The National Bank and Trust Company of South Bend have indicated their
desire to purchase these bonds.
Under the Industrial Development Act of 1965, State of Indiana, as amended, it
is necessary for the Economic Development Commission to obtain the approval of the
Area Plan Commission having jurisdiction of the area in which the applicant is
located. We understand, also, that there is an application for rezoning bearing
on this application for an industrial revenue bond issue pending before you.
We would appreciate your approval as soon as it is conveniently possible.
Sincerely,
Karl G. King, Jr.
President
Economic Development Commission of South Bend
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cc. Jerry J. Miller, Mayor, City of South Bend
Peter Nemeth, President, South Bend City Council
Charles Sweeney, Jr., South Bend City Attorney
Kenneth Fedder, Attorney, Economic Development Commission
Robert W. Klotz, Pres. & Treas., Metalstamp, Inc.
Ernest Zeller, Vice Pres. & Secy., Metalstamp, Inc.
of South Bend
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Economic Development Commission of South Bend
County -City Building
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Attention: Karl G. King, Jr., President
Dear Mr. King:
August 4, 1972
In Re: Metalstamp, Inc.
This letter is in response to the proposal set forth in your letter of
June 23, 1972 pertaining to the issuance of a revenue bond for Metalstamp, Inc.
of Walkerton, Indiana.
As I noted in our telephone discussion covering this matter the land in
question loaa.ted along Indiana Highway No. 23 in Greene Township is presently
zoned "A" Agricultural which does not permit manufacturing activities. However,
Metalstamp, Inc. has petitioned for the subject property to be zoned from "A"
Agricultural to "M" Manufacturing. This matter will be given public hearing by
the Area Plan Commission at its regularly scheduled meeting August 15, 1972 at
7:30 p.m. Following the public hearing the Area Plan Commission will submit its
recommendation to the County Commissioners for final action of granting or denying
the petition for changing the property from "A" Agricultural to "M" Manufacturing
as proposed by Metalstamp, Inc.
Should the property in question be rezoned to "M" Manufacturing your Commission
can anticipate favorable action on the part of the Area Plan Commission for the
proposed bond issue in favor of Metalstamp, Inc.
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HOWARD BELLINGER,
Executive Director
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Charles Sweeney, City Attorney
Kenneth Fedder, E.D.A. Attorney
Robert W. Klotz, Metalstamp, Inc.
Ernest Zeller, Metalstamp, Inc.
Mr. Karl King, President
Economic Development Commission of South Bend
County -City Building
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Dear Mr. King:
June 27, 1972 "
The Board of School Trustees for the South Bend Community School Corporation
endorses wholeheartedly the construction project of Metalstamp, Inc. at
Walkerton, Indiana, to build an all -steel plant building on a fifteen acre tract
of land located on Indiana Highway #23 south of town in Greene Township.
The School Corporation does not consider that this project would cause any major
change in school enrollments nor bring any burden upon the present school facilities.
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Sincerely,
Howard Goodhew, President
Board of School Trustees
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A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Mr. Kenneth Fedder, Attorney for the
Economic Development Commission made the presentation for the resolution. Metalstamp has a firm
commitment from a bank to purchase the bonds. There is a need for this type of operation in
the community. Several contracts are coming to Metalstamp which they cannot adequately fulfill
with their present facilities. They will provide opportunities for unskilled workers and also
for skilled tool and die makers. The project will be beneficial to our community. Councilman
Szymkowiak moved that the resolution be adopted, 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).
RESOLUTION NO. 322 -72
WHEREAS, Koszegi Leather and Vinyl Products, Inc. has submitted its intention to the Economic
Development Commission of South Bend to construct and furnish an addition to their existing
property located on South Chapin Street, in the City of South Bend, County of St. Joseph, State
of Indiana
WHEREAS, Koszegi Leather and Vinyl Products, Inc. has submitted a statement of public service
to the abive Economic Development Commission of the City of South Bend and said Commission has
forwarded this statement of public service with their approval and comments to the South Bend
School Corporation, a copy of which is attached, and
WHEREAS, the affirmative response and analysis of the South Bend School Corporation has been
received as presented to the Clerk of the City of South Bend, and attached, and
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WHEREAS, the statement of public service by Koszegi Leather and Vinyl Products, Inc., and the
Economic Development Commission of the City of South Bend have been submitted for approval and
comments to the Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County and the affirmative action and comments
of the Area Plan Commission have been received by the Clerk of the City of South Bend as
attached, and,
WHEREAS, the requirements of the application as described in the "Municipal Economic Development
Act of 1965 of the State of Indiana" as amended have therefore been met to this point, including
a projection of the number of jobs created, the estimated payroll created and the approximation
of the cost of construction, and the impact on utilities and fire and police facilities of the
City of South Bend, with the approvals of the school corporation and the Area Plan Commission .
having jurisdiction of the area in which the proposed facility is to be built, and
WHEREAS, Koszegi Leather and Vinyl Products, Inc. seeks approximately $300,000.00 from an issue
of revenue bonds of the Economic Development Commission of the City of South Bend to be signed
by its Mayor and by its City Clerk and further desires to enter into a lease not to exceed 25
years duration to be known as a net net net lease sufficient to pay the principal and interest
of these bonds and obtain title at the end of the lease, and
WHEREAS, by virtue of the net net net lease, the Koszegi Leather and Vinyl Products, Inc.
indicates its intention to pay all expenses of the operations, maintenance, insurance, property
taxes, whatever of the facility,
THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of South Bend that the statement of
public service on the part of the Economic Development Commission of the Area Plan Commission
and the South Bend City School Corporation be accepted and approved, and
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the South Bend City Common Council authorize the Economic Devel-
opment Commission of the City of South Bend to proceed to make preliminary agreements with the
proposed lessee, Koszegi Leather and Vinyl Products, Inc., in the nature of a conditional commit-
ment to enter into a lease with Koszegi Leather and Vinyl Products, Inc., and
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Economic Development Commission of the City of South Bend
shall, as soon as the new lease form is properly prepared, submit the same to the Clerk of the
City of South Bend to be prepared by a member of the Common Council as a proposed ordinance
for the acceptance of same and issuance of revenue bonds to cover the amount of money needed.
/s/ Peter J. Nemeth
President, South Bend City Common Council
July 28, 1972 to
Mr. Karl King, Chairman
Economic and Development Commission
116 South Michigan Street
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Dear Mr. King:
I am writing to you in efforts that you may be of assistance to my corporation
for the express purposes of an Industrial Revenue Bond issued for the following
purposes:
1. Purchase property containing 60,000 square feet - land space.
Price approximately $50- 60,000.00.
2. In addition to my present facility 100 x 100 with two stories contained
in all 20,000 square feet.
3. The retirement of approximately $100,000.00 of indebtedness of my present
facility which contains 27,000 square feet and 60,000 square feet of land
approximately.
Total cost of the above project would be as follows:
Approximately $50- 60,000.00 for the purchase of additional land. Approximately
$120,000.00 for the 20,000 square feet addition, and, of course, $100,000.00 of
debt retirement owed on the present facility. The approximate book value per my
company records for our present land, buildings and machinery and equipment is as
follows:
Land $13,087.00
Buildings $183,029.00
Machinery and Equipment $86,034.00
In addition to the request for the monies under the Bond Issue for the building,,
we are also requesting the balance of approximately $20- 40,000 for the purchase
of new machinery and equipment used in the day to day process in my business.
At the present time our corporation employs approximately seventy people in the
South Bend, St. Joseph County area and with the future expansion will employ
'an additional fifty, bringing total employment at our corporation to one hundred
and twenty people.
Attached you will find our corporate year =end statement which has been prepared
by John Dobson & Company, and as you can see, we have had another growth expansion
year with good profits to the corporation.
I sincerely feel that this coming venture will be both gratifying for South Bend
and St, Joseph County and to the future growth of our corporation, and will inure
to the benefit of all citizens of South Bend.
Respectfully submitted
Endre Koszegi, President
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Mr. Aaron H. Huguenard, Jr., President
South Bend School Board
635 South Main Street
South Bend, Indiana
Dear Mr. Huguenard:
..Our Commission has an application from Koszegi Leather and Vinyl Products, Inc.
of South Bend, Indiana for an industrial revenue bond issue of $300,000 for the
purposes of expansion, additional land purchase and the acquisition of new
machinery and equipment at their present location on South Chapin Street.
At the present time, this corporation employs approximately seventy people in the
South Bend, St. Joseph County area, and with the future expansion expects to
employ an additional fifty people which would benefit the community through increased
employment. This increased employment would be from people already living in the
area and therefore be of no additional burden to the school system.
It is our understanding that the utilities necessary to service this expanded facility
would be readily available and therefore there will be no additional cost to the city
by virtue of this project. Likewise, police and fire protection requirements would
not be changed from present requirements.
In accordance with the Economic Development Act, State of Indiana, our Commission is
to forward a statement of public service to the school corporation havein jurisdiction
of the area in which the facility is located.
We would appreciate your approval in the near future.
Cordially,
Karl G. King, Jr. President
Economic Development Commission of South
Bend
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CC: Jerry J. Miller, Mayor, City of South Bend
Peter J. Nemeth, President, South Bend City Council
Charles Sweeney, Jr., South Bend City Attorney
Kenneth Fedder, Attorney for Economic Development Commission of South Bend
Endre Koszegi, President, Koszegi Leather & Vinyl Products Inc.
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Mr. Frank Miles, President
Area Plan Commission
County -City Building
South Bend, Indiana
Dear Mr. Miles:
Our Commission has an application from Koszegi Leather and Vinyl Products, Inc.
of South Bend, Indiana for an industrial revenue bond issue of $300,000 for the
purposes of expansion, additional land purchase and the acquisition of new
machinery and equipment at their present location on South Chapin Street.
At the present time, this corporation employs approximately seventy people in
the South Bend, St. Joseph County area, and with the future expansion expects
to employ an additional fifty people which would benefit the community through
increased employment. This increased employment would be from people already
living in the area and therefore be of no additional burden to the school system.
It is our understanding that the utilities necessary to service this expanded
facility would be readily available and therefore there will be no additional
cost to the city by virtue of this project. Likewise, police and fire protection
requirements would not be changed from present requirements.
In accordance with the Economic Development Act, State of Indiana, our Commission
is to forward a statement of public service to the Area Plan Commission having
jurisdiction over the area in which the facility is located.
We would appreciate your approval in the near future.
Cordially,
Karl G. King, Jr., President
Economic Development Commission of South Bend
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CC: Jerry J. Miller, Mayor, City of South Bend
Peter J. Nemeth, President, South Bend City Council
Charles Sweeney, Jr., South Bend City Attorney
Kenneth Fedder, Attorney, Economic Development Commission of South Bend
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Economic Development Commission of South Bend
14th Floor, County -City Building
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Attention; Karl King, Jr., President
In Re: Koszegi Leather and Vinyl Products, Inc.
Gentlemen:
The Staff of the Area Plan Commission has reviewed the bond application for
Koszegi Leather and Vinyl Products, Inc. The proposed expansion involves property
located in the Sample Street Industrial Renewal Park and is consistent with the
general development plan for theCity of South Bend.
The Redevelopment Department is aware of this proposal and finds it to be con-
sistent with the Urban Renewal Plan.
Very truly yours,
Howard Bellinger
Executive Director
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Mr. Karl King, President
Economic Development Commission of South Bend
County -City Building
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Dear Mr. King:
The Board of School Trustees for the South Bend Community School Corporation
endorses wholeheartedly the application from Koszegi Leather and Vinyl Products,
Inc. of South Bend, Indiana for an industrial revenue bond issue of $300,000
for the purposes of expansion, additional land purchase and the acquisition of
new machinery and equipment at their present location on South Chapin Street.
The School Corporation does not consider that this project would cause any
major change in school enrollments nor bring any burden upon present school
facilities.
Sincerely,
Aaron Huguenard, President
Board of School Trustees
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A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Mr. Kenneth Fedder, Attorney for the
Economic Development Commission explained that Mr. Koszegi has been in our community for 13
years as a successful businessman. He was Indiana Small Businessman of the Year. The business
employs 70 persons. They hope to bring employment up to 150 with the planned expansion of the
business. They have a commitment from a bank to purchase the bonds. The venture will provide
for,additional employees, additional construction work and will be of benefit to the community.
Councilman Kopczynski moved that the resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman Newburn.
The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak,
Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth).
RESOLUTION NO. 323 -72
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA, IN THE
MATTER OF INTERNATIONAL BAKERS SERVICES, INC.
WHEREAS, International Bakers Services, Inc. has submitted its intention to the Economic Devel-
opment Commission of South Bend to build and construct a building on property located on land
contiguous to the Airport Industrial Park, in the City of South Bend, County of St. Joseph,
Indiana
WHEREAS, International Bakers Services, Inc. has submitted a statement of public service to the
above Economic Development Commission of the City of South Bend and said Commission has forwarded
this statement of public service with their approval and comments to the South Bend School
Corporation, a copy of which is attached, and
WHEREAS, the affirmative response and analysis of the South Bend School Corporation has been re-
ceived as presented to the Clerk of the City of South Bend and attached, and
WHEREAS, the statement of public service by International Bakers Services, Inc., and the Economic
Development Commission of the City of South Bend have been submitted for approval and comments
to the Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County and the affirmative action and comments of the
Area Plan Commission have been received by the Clerk of the City of South Bend as attached, and
WHEREAS, the requirements of the application as described in the "Municipal Economic Development
Act of 1965 of the State of Indiana" as amended have therefore been met to this point, including
a projection of the number of jobs created, the estimated payroll created and the approximation
of the cost of construction, and the impact on utilities and fire and police facilities of the
City of South Bend with the approvals of the school corporation and the Area Plan Commission
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having jurisdiction of the area in which the proposed facility is to be built, and
WHEREAS, International Bakers Services, Inc., seeks approximately $350,000.00 from an issue of
revenue bonds of the Economic Development Commission of the City of South Bend to be signed by
its Mayor and by its City Clerk and further desires to enter into a lease not to exceed 20 years
duration to be known as a net net net lease sufficient to pay the principal and interest of these
bonds and obtain title at the end of the lease, and
WHEREAS, by virtue of the net net net lease, the International Bakers Services, Inc., indicates
its intention to pay all expenses of the operation, maintenance, insurance, property taxes,
whatever of the facility,
THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of South Bend that the statement of
public service on the part of the Economic Development Commission of the Area Plan Commission and
the South Bend City School Corporation be accepted and approved, and
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the South Bend City Common Council authorize the Economic Devel-
opment Commission of the City of South Bend to proceed to make preliminary agreements with the
proposed lessee, International Bakers Services, Inc., in the nature of a conditional commitment
to enter into a lease with International Bakers Services, Inc., and
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Economic Development Commission of the City of South Bend shah
as soon as the new lease form is properly prepared, submit the same to the Clerk of the City of
South Bend to be prepared by a member of the Common Council as a proposed ordinance for the
acceptance of same and issuance of revenue bonds to cover the amount of money needed.
/s/ Peter J. Nemeth
President, South Bend Common Council
/s/ Walter M. Szymkowiak
Member, South Bend Common Council
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Mr. Karl G. King, Jr., Corporate Vice President
in charge of the Downtown South Bend Council
South Bend Chamber of Commerce
320 W. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Dear Mr. King:
Further to our conversation, yesterday, International Bakers Services, Inc.
would like to apply for financing under the Economic Development Commissions Industrial
revenue bond plan. We will need $350,000 for twenty years and we have a commitment
from the St.` Joseph Valley Bank, Elkhart, to purchase the bonds.
Our company has been in business since 1946 and have been profitable down through
the years. We have a net worth in excess of $325,000.00 and our annual sales this
year should approach almost $1,000,000.00.
International Bakers must move from the leased facilities at our present location
on U.S. 31, North. We prefer to stay in South Bend and believe that our remaining
here will not only keep a well -known international business in this area but benefit
the community through increased employment because of our expansion plans.
We now employ about 12 persons and this could double in the near future. Our
employment while significant, should not present any unforeseen problems to the
school system.
The company controls land contiguous to the Airport Industrial Park Phase III and
would like to build facing the'toll road, with an entrance on Cleveland Road. The
land was initially zoned Industrial by the area plan commission when annexed by the
city several years ago and, therefore, should comply with the planned expansion
designated for this area.
We plan to erect an all brick building with steel columns and steel beams.
Utilities need not be extended just for our company. International Bakers will
be able to tap in to those provided by the city to the Airport Industrial Park Phase
III project. We do not have any pollution from the items we make. There are no
unusual hazards associated with our industry, and, therefore, would not expect to
become a burden to the police or fire departments.
Please give me a call if there is a need for any further information.
Sincerely,
INTERNATIONAL BAKERS SERVICES, INC.
William E. Busse, President
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" July 19, 1972 "
Mr. Frank Miles, President
Area Plan Commission
County -City Building
South Bend, Indiana
Dear Mr. Miles:
Our Commission has an application from International Bakers Services, Inc. of South
Bend, Indiana for an industrial revenue bond issue of $350,000 to enable them to build
a building on land contiguous to Airport Industrial Park - Phase III facing the Toll
Road with an entrance on Cleveland Road.
This building would house this well -known international business in this area and
benefit the community through increased employment with the expansion plans. The
company presently employs twelve people and expects to double this number in the near
future, and more later.
The planned building would not contribute to pollution, cause any unusual hazards,
nor be an increased burden to the police or fire department. The utility expansion
in Airport Industrial Park - III will service this building also.
The increased employment would be from people already living in the area and therefore
be of no additional burden to the school system. The planned building would be an
addition to our tax base and of benefit to the tax revenues, and therefore the school
system.
In accordance with the provisions of the Industrial Development Act, State of Indiana,
it is necessary for us to secure approval from the area plan commission having juris-
diction of the area in which the project is to be built.
We would appreciate your approval in the near future.
Cordially,
Karl G. King, Jr., President
Economic Development Commission of South Bend
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CC: Jerry J. Miller, Mayor, City of South Bend
Peter J. Nemeth, President, South Bend City Council
Charles Sweeney, Jr., South Bend City Attorney
Kenneth Fedder, Attorney, Economic Development Commission of South Bend
William E. Busse, President, International Bakers Services, Inc.
" July 19, 1972 "
Mr. Aaron H. Huguenard, Jr., President
South Bend School Board
635 South Main Street
South Bend, Indiana
Dear Mr Huguenard:
Our Commission has an application from International Bakers Services, Inc. of South
Bend, Indiana for an industrial revenue bond issue of $350,000 to enable them to
build a building on land contiguous to Airport Industrial Park - Phase III facing
the Toll Road with an entrance on Cleveland Road.
This building would house this well -known international business in this area and
benefit the community through increased employment with the expansion plans. The
company presently employs twelve people and expects to double this number in the
near future and more later.
The planned building would not contribute to pollution, cause any unusual hazards,
nor be an increased burden to the police or firec'bpartment. The utility expansion
in Airport Industrial Park - Phase III will service this building also.
The increased employment would be from people already living in the area and
therefore be of no additional burden to the school system. The planned building
would be an addition to our tax base and of benefit to the tax revenues, and,
therefore, the school system.
In accordance with the provisions of the Industrial Development Act, State of
Indiana it is necessary for us to secure approval from the school corporation having
jurisdiction of the area in which the project is to be built.
We would appreciate your approval in the near future.
KGK /nt
Cordially,
Karl G. King, Jr., President
Economic Development Commission of South Bend
CC: Jerry J. Miller, Mayor, City of South Bend
Peter J. Nemeth, President, South Bend City Council
Charles Sweeney, Jr., South Bend City Attorney
Kenneth Fedder, Attorney, Economid. Development Commission of South Bend
William E. Busse, President, International Bakers Services, Inc.
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RESOLUTION NO. 323 -72 - ATTACHMENTS
of August 8, 1972
Economic Development Commission of South Bend
14th Floor, County -City Building
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Attention: Karl King, Jr., President
In Re: International Bakers Services, Inc.
Dear Mr. King:
The Staff of the Area Plan Commission has reviewed the bond application for
International Bakers Services, Inc, of South Bend and finds the proposal to be con-
sistent with the Comprehensive Development Plan for the South Bend Area. The area
in question is zoned "Heavy Industrial" which permits the proposed development.
Very truly yours,
Howard Bellinger,
Executive Director
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Mr. Karl King, President
Economic Development Commission of South Bend
County -City Building
South Bend, Indiana 46601
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The Board of School Trustees for the South Bend Community School Corporation endorses
wholeheartedly the application from International Bakers Services, Inc. of South Bend,
Indiana to build a building on land contiguous to Airport Industrial Park -Phase III
facing the Toll Road with an entrance on Cleveland Road.
The School Corporation does not consider that this project would cause any major
change in school enrollments nor bring any burden upon present school facilities.
Sincerely,
Aaron Huguenard, President
Board of School Trustees
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A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Mr. Kenneth Fedder, Attorney for the
Economic Development Commission, explained that International Bakers have been in the community
since 1946. They would build a completely new building near Phase III of the Airport Industrial
Park and their employment could be doubled. Councilman Nemeth asked which bread is involved in
this project. Mr. Karl King, President of the Economic Development Commission, explained that
International Bakers make the formulas for many bakeries, among them Kreamo. They are a
developer rather than a producer. Councilman Kopczynski moved that the resolution be adopted,
seconded by Councilman Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes,
(Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth).
ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE-CONFIRMING A CERTAIN RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY
THE BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, PROHIBITING THE USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITHIN
THE PROPERTY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND UNDER THE JURISDICTION
OF THE BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS.
This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Parent objected to the second reading at this time
and moved to refer the Ordinance to the Council Committee on Parks and Recreation. Councilman
Taylor seconded the motion and it was carried.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AND TRUST
INDENTURE AND BONDS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
REVENUE BONDS PERTAINING TO PETROCHEM AUTOMOTIVE CORP.
This ordinance had first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Taylor made a
motion that the ordinance be set for public hearing and third reading on September 11, 1972.
Councilman Kopczynski seconded the motion and it was carried.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE NO. 4990,
CHAPTER 40, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (FORMERLY ZONING ORDINANCE
NO. 3702). (Between N. Ironwood and Rosemary Lane)
This ordinance had first reading by title. Councilman Parent objected to the second reading and
moved to refer the ordinance to the Area Plan Commission for their recommendation. Councilman
Horvath seconded the motion and it was carried.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED,
COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, (CHAPTER 40, MUNICIPAL CODE).
(North Side of Ireland, Between St. Joseph and Fellow)
This ordinance had first reading by title. Councilman Parent objected to the second reading and
moved to refer the ordinance to the Area Plan Commission for their recommendation. Councilman
Taylor seconded the motion and it carried.
REGULAR MEETING
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
AUGUST 14, 1972
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Council President Nemeth said that an ordinance introduced before the Council on March 13, 1972
in regard to a zoning amendment submitted by David Kessler, has now been repladed by a newly
submitted ordinance and asked for a motion to strike the earlier ordinance from the files, so
moved by Councilman Newburn,-seconded by Councilman Parent. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Nemeth thanked Deputy City Clerk Mary Ann Ryback for the very capable job she did tonight
in the absence of City Clerk Irene Gammon.
There being no further business, unfinished or new, to come before the Council, Councilman
Newburn made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Parent. The motion carried and the
meeting adjourned at 12 :45 a.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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