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REGULAR MEETING
MAY 13, 1974
Be it.remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Council Chambers of
the County -City Building on Monday, May 13, 1974, at 7:05 p.m., Council President Peter J. Nemeth
presiding. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller,
Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath,
Newburn and Nemeth.
ABSENT: None.
Council President Nemeth indicated that members of the American Association of University Women
were present in the audience. He asked that they stand and be recognized.
Councilman Horvath made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Counci
Taylor. The motion carried.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee of the
Whole on Monday, May 13, 1974, at 7:06 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Odell Newburn
presided.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER
40 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
(4201 South Main Street).
No one was present to make the presentation for the ordinance. The Council, therefore, decided to
move on to the next item on the agenda. Just prior to rising and reporting to the Council, this
ordinance had public hearing (see last public hearing of this date).
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ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING
ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, CHAPTER 40 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, FORMERLY REFERRED TO AS ZONING
ORDINANCE NO. 3702 (bounded by Ironwood
Drive and the Scottsdale Addition).
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Joseph Roper, Attorney at Law, residing at
107 North Eddy Street, made the presentation for the ordinance. He referred to an overlay of the
property in question, indicating that Place.and Company, the petitioner and his client in the
rezoning, was requesting a rezoning from "A -2" Planned Residential Development to "A" Residential.
He explained that the 20.69 acre tract was bounded on the east by Ironwood Drive, on the north by
the South Bend Water Works, and on the west and south by sections of the Scottsdale Addition. He
stated that, about one and one -half years ago, the whole area was requested to be rezoned to the
Planned Residential Development District; however, the area on the west end had been platted and
multiple family dwellings had been constructed. He indicated that the buildings have not been a
success. In order to put the land to the best possible use, it was being requested that the west
area be zoned to "A" Residential.
Councilman Szymkowiak asked how many homes would be built and when, and Mr. Roper indicated that,
if the Council granted the rezoning, an official plot would be presented to the Area Plan Commissic
immediately in order that the homes could be constructed.
Councilman Taylor made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by
Councilman Serge. The motion carried.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING
ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, CHAPTER 40 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, FORMERLY REFERRED TO AS ZONING
ORDINANCE NO. 3702 (Linden Avenue).
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Richard Johnson, Executive Director of the
Area Plan Commission, made the presentation for the ordinance. He referred to an overlay of the
area which was proposed to be rezoned as initiated by the Area Plan Commission. He stated that,
about two months ago, a petition had been submitted to rezone certain properties within the area
and the petitions were not acted upon favorably because it was thought it would be undesirable to
have only two lots zoned residential in an industrial area. He indicated that the proposed ordin
would unify the area to a residential use according to the land -use plan.
Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by
Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A RIGHT -OF -WAY TO
CHICAGO SOUTH SHORE AND SOUTH BEND RAILROAD
ALONG WESTMOOR STREET AND RATIFYING PER-
MISSION TO LAY RAILROAD TRACKS ACROSS
STREETS.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Rollin Farrand, Director of the Department
of Public Works, made the presentation for the ordinance. He requested that the Council amend the
ordinance to change the word "right -of -way" to "easement" in the following places: in the first
line of the title, in the fourth line of the third paragraph, and in the second line of Section I.
Council President Nemeth made a motion to amend the ordinance as requested by Mr. Farrand, seconde
by Councilman Taylor. Councilman Miller wondered about the problem of advertising the ordinance
title if certain words in the title were changed, and Mr. James Roemer, City Attorney, felt there
would be no legal problem. Councilman Szymkowiak asked if South Shore was in agreement to the
easement and if the problems in that area regarding the tracks and traffic would be corrected. Mr
Farrand stated that the ordinance refers to the portion of Westmoor Street (running east and west)
along the north side of Bendix Drive. He indicated that the area had been a problem area for quit
some time. The street is presently a 60 -foot plus street with the tracks down the middle. There
are two lanes of traffic on both sides of the tracks. The city was approached by the railroad in
order to coordinate efforts to improve the situation. It was suggested that it might be possible
to relocate the tracks outside the streets. This would eliminate further maintenance problems
and general problems of the street itself. The easement would be granted so that if the track was
abandoned, there would be no problem. Mr. Farrand stated that, if the Council acted favorably on
the proposed ordinance, he would have to come back before the Council for funds for the improvemen ,
He concluded by indicating that this would be a definite asset to the city and the railroad.
Councilman Horvath wondered who would remove the tracks, and Mr. Farrand indicated that the railro �
would locate the new tracks. He stated that it has not been determined if the old tracks would be
salvaged and who would remove them. The motion to amend the ordinance carried. Mr. Gene Evans,
Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, wondered ,about the problem of snow removal.
Mr. Farrand stated that the city has no means of removing snow from the tracks; however, this wool
be no different than any other situation where tracks cross city streets.
Councilman Parent made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, as amended,
seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The motion carried.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $31,500.00 FROM
THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY
REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR
VARIOUS PUBLIC PARKS PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMIN-
ISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH
ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Robert Goodrich, Director of the Public
Recreation Department, made the presentation for the ordinance. He explained the various summer
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programs sponsored by the Park Department. The first program consisted of opening four of the high
school gyms and pools five evenings a week for six weeks. The schools included are Adams, LaSalle,
Riley and Washington. Approximately 44 persons would be needed for a cost of $17,000. The second
program concerned the summer track program with sites at Adams /Notre Dame, Jackson, LaSalle, Riley
and Washington. Five additional aids would be needed and $5,000 would be needed for leadership and
transportation. It was requested that $1,000 also be used for purchase of track uniforms. For the
instructional swim program at the Public Natatorium, the amount of $2,500 was requested to cover
three certified instructors and two dressing room attendants. The life time sports program con-
sisted of instruction in golf, tennis and bowling and would be conducted on 36 playgrounds through-
out the city. The amount of $1,500 for fees and transportation was requested for this program.
Basketball clinics would be conducted at each high school and $2,000 would be needed for instructor
An amount of $2,500 for purchase of equipment such.as basketballs, table tennis equipment, track
equipment and awards, ribbons and certificates was requested.
Miss Fanny Grunwald, 227 South Frances Street, wondered about the summer jobs created by the programs.
Mr. Goodrich stated that about 75 or 80 additional summer jobs would be created; however, there wer
certain qualifications for some of the positions, such as lifeguards, etc. Mr. Gene Evans,
Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, wondered about the use of revenue sharing
funds for salaries, and Mr. James Roemer, City Attorney, stated that the.funds could be utilized fo
salaries if the necessary requirements were met. Mr. Evans stated that some of the salaries would
be paying approximately $4.26 per hour. He questioned whether or not the hourly rate was more than
necessary to attract the people to a summer program. Mr. Goodrich felt the hourly rates were not
too high. He reminded Mr. Evans that some of the salaries to be paid would be paid to custodians
for their work and would involve time and a half because.the work was required in the evenings. Mr
Evans wondered if the equipment purchased each year was expended in one summer. Mr. Goodrich state
that the equipment used out -of -doors usually does not last longer than one season. He felt there
was a need to replace a portion of the equipment. Mr. Evans then asked if the equipment purchased
would be used year- round, and Mr. Goodrich stated that some of the equipment is used year -round and
not just during the summer months. Councilman Serge wondered about the number of players that woul
have to be dressed on the track team. Mr. Goodrich answered that, for a local meet, there might be
300 to 400 South Bend entrants. Several age groups were represented in the track program. He
stated that there were five locations and about 150 to 200 people at each location. Councilman
Taylor wondered if the Jackson School pool was open during the summer. Mr. Goodrich stated that
the pool was used during the day for instructional swimming and then it was rented out for a couple
hours in the evening. He indicated that, at one time, the pool was open to the public but it was
not a great success because of the number of private pools in the area. Council President Nemeth
wondered about the eligibility requirement in the bowling program. Mr. Goodrich stated that this
Iwas geared for children and the city pays the fee. He thought the fee was about 40� per child.
lCouncilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by
Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried.
IIORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $37,000.00 FROM
THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY
REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR
VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMIN-
ISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH
ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing-on-the above ordinance, proponents and
opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Walter Lantz, Deputy Controller, made the
presentation for the ordinance. He explained that the funds requested would be used for improveme
in office staff location with the improvements to take place on the 14th floor, 12th floor and
Council Chambers. He stated that, under the terms.of the present lease agreement, the city pays
26.515% of the total cost of the operation and maintenance and debt retirement. The amount of spa
allotted to the city was 26.515 %; however, in the past, this space was not available. Now certain
offices had been moved and space was made on the 12th floor for the relocation of the Deputy
Controller's Office, Personnel and Purchasing, Manpower and the Print Shop.
Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, wondered.why the city was
assuming the responsibility of remodeling the Council Chambers, and Council President Nemeth stat
that the Council offices were to be remodeled and not the Council Chambers. He stated that the
offices would be carpeted and desks and chairs would be purchased for the councilmen.
Councilman Serge made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by
Councilman Horvath. The motion carried.
IIORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING .$46,000.00 FROM
THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY
REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR
VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMIN-
ISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH
ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Rollin Farrand, Director of the Department
of Public Works,.made the presentation for the ordinance. He stated that, because of recent
increases in gasoline, it had been estimated that additional funds would be needed. He indicated
that gasoline has increased from 24.9 per gallon to 35.8 per gallon and this had not been antici
pated in the current budget. He concluded that the amount of $46,000 would cover the purchase of
gasoline for a three -month period beginning July 1, and it would be necessary to request a further
appropriation at that time based on the then current price of gasoline.
Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, wondered about the anticipa
gallon usage for 1974. Mr. Farrand stated that it was approximately 35,000 gallons per month; how
ever, that figure had been varying from month to month, and he stated that the number of gallons p
month has dropped since December. Mr. Evans was pleased that the number of miles driven was being
held down somewhat and there was a reduction in the gasoline used. Councilman Kopczynski stated
that he has received a number of complaints about cars being left running, particularly the Police
Department cars. Mr. Farrand stated that he emphasizes that the Department of Public Works turn
off the engines. He could not speak for the Police Department. Councilman Kopczynski stated that
there was considerable consumption of oil because of the engines left running. He also talked abo
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the bicyclization of the police department in Richmond, Virginia. He wondered about utilizing suc
a system in South Bend. Councilman Serge stated that a stronger system has been developed on the
use of gasoline, and Mr. Farrand stated that the city now uses a key system at the Municipal
Services Facility for distribution of gasoline to the city -owned vehicles. He indicated that this
has decreased the amount of gasoline used. Councilman Szymkowiak wondered about bids received on
gasoline, and Mr. Farrand stated that the last time the city did not advertize for bids. He
indicated that the city negotiates contracts and is almost forced to deal with the prior supplier.
He stated that there was not much of a response on the bids in the past.
cilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by
cilman Serge. The motion carried.
Councilman Kopczynski asked if Mr. Farrand was in charge of the city -owned vehicles. He wondered
who was in charge of the entire fleet of cars. Mr. James Barcome, City Controller, stated that
each individual department head has jurisdiction over the vehicles. Councilman Kopczynski asked if
each department head requested the vehicles, and Mr. Barcome stated that the department heads reque
the vehicles, and the Mayor makes the recommendation. He stated that all budgets are submitted to
the Mayor prior to Council approval.
RDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $115,500.00 FROM
THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY
REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR
VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMIN-
ISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH
ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Rollin Farrand, Director of the Department of
Public Works, made the presentation for the ordinance. He explained that revenue sharing funds wer
being requested for the signalization of the Miami - Ridgedale intersection in the amount of $27,500;
the grading, paving and drainage of Inwood Road in the amount of $44,000; and the grading, paving
and drainage of Denslow Drive in the amount of $44,000. He further explained that the signaliza-
tion of the Miami intersection is at a point where Ridgedale intersects Miami to the east and
Chippewa to the west. He stated that there have been heavy increases in traffic volumes on Miami,
making it extremely difficult and dangerous for traffic to enter Miami from the residential side
streets. Mr. Farrand considered this a very important safety project. Regarding the paving of
Inwood Road and Denslow Drive, Mr. Farrand stated that the two streets are county take -over streets
and severe deterioration has occurred during the last two winters. He also mentioned that both
streets have severe drainage problems. He made reference to the resolution on the agenda approving
improvements and the impoundment of taxes in the Meadowview Addition. He recommended that the
improvements be considered for Inwood Road and Denslow Drive with revenue sharing funds, and the
impounded taxes could then be put back into that fund.
Mr. Maurice Cohen, 725 East Eckman Street, expressed support of the signalization of the Miami -
Ridgedale intersection. Mr. Paul Deignan of St. Mary's Academy, also expressed support of the
signalization project. He felt it was a very needed improvement that should be made as soon as
possible.
Councilman Taylor made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by
Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $18,655.00 FROM
THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY
REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR
VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMIN-
ISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH
ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Walter Lantz, Deputy Controller, requested
certain line item amendments to the ordinance as submitted to the City Clerk and requested that
the ordinance be re- scheduled for public hearing in order to legally advertize the amendments.
Council President Nemeth asked if the total would remain the same, and Mr. Lantz indicated that
it would; however, certain line items were to be added and required publication before a public
hearing could be held. Council President Nemeth made a motion to amend the ordinance to include
the following line items:
Account
Description
Amount
252.0
Equipment Repair
$
500.00
261.0
Equipment Leasing (13 Weeks)
7 Vans
9,100.00
2 Automobiles
2,600.00
Total Services Contractual
$12,200.00
321.0
.Gasoline
$
3,050.00
363.0
Other Office Supplies
500.00
(Film and Office Supplies)
370.0
Other Supplies
950.00
Total Supplies
$
4,500.00
430.0
Repair Parts
$
100.00
Total Repair Parts
$
100.00
725.0
Office Equipment
$
475.00
(Desk, Chair, Typewriter)
726.0
Other Equipment
1,380.00
Total Properties
$
1,855.00
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uncilman Taylor seconded the motion. The motion carried.. Council President Nemeth.then made a
tion that the ordinance be re -set for public hearing and second reading at the next regular
eting of the Council, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried.
INANCE AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $40,500.00 FROM
THE LOCAL.ROAD.AND STREET FUND AND $4,500.00
FROM THE.CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
FOR PROJECT R & S 64, MISHAWAKA AVENUE AT THE
INTERSECTIONS OF IRONWOOD DRIVE, 26TH STREET
AND 30TH STREET.
his being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
pponents were given an opportunity to.be heard. Mr. Rollin Farrand, Director of the Department of
ublic Works, made the presentation for the ordinance. He explained that the request for funds was
eeded for the reconstruction of the signals.at.Mishawaka Avenue and Ironwood Drive, 26th Street
nd 30th Street. The reconstruction would provide a signal system that conforms to current stan-
ards for this type of installation. The present signals on the corner posts have proven difficult
or the motorist to see and this has resulted in a high accident record of the intersections.
uncilman Szymkowiak asked about the lights presently used.. Mr. Farrand stated that the lights
uld be salvaged and used for replacement of certain equipment. Councilman Szymkowiak wondered
out the Ardmore and Bendix project, and Mr. Farrand stated that the project was being worked on
d some funds were available from the TOPICS Fund. He was hopeful that the project could be sent
the state within the next couple of months. Councilman Szymkowiak asked why there was such a
lay on the project, and Mr. Farrand indicated that he had no logical explanation other than the
oject had apparently been set aside during the change over of city engineers.
cilman Miller made a motion that the ordinance go to.the Council as favorable, seconded by
cilman Szymkowiak. The motion carried.
INANCE AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $81,000.00 FROM
THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND AND $9,000.00
FROM THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
FOR R & S 52(A), ANGELA BOULEVARD AT THE
INTERSECTION OF.MICHIGAN STREET (U.S. 31).
is being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
ponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Rollin Farrand, Director of the Department of 1,
blic Works, made the presentation for the ordinance. He explained that $90,000 was requested for
• reconstruction of the Michigan - Angela intersection because the present peak -hour demand exceedec
• capacity of the intersection. The proposed improvement would add additional lane capacity at
e intersection to handle the traffic demand.
Mr. Charles Howell, 1118 Duey Street, hoped the Council would not approve the ordinance because he
felt improvements were needed at various other intersections more than the Angela intersection.
He did not want to see all the benefit of the improvement go to Notre Dame. Councilman Parent
indicated that the intersection would benefit many persons and not just the University of Notre Dam
He felt the improvement was needed to expedite the flow of traffic. Councilman Kopczynski asked if
the property that was being received from Notre Dame was within the city limits, and Mr. Farrand
stated that the city has clear title to that land and can annex the right -of -way if it is not withi
the city limits.
uncilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by
uncilman Taylor. The motion carried.
INANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING
CHAPTER 40 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA (4201 SOUTH MAIN STREET).
his being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
pponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. William.Firestone, the petitioner in the
ezoning, made the presentation for the ordinance. He explained that he was requesting a change in
he zoning from "A" Residential to "D" Light Industrial in order to operate a print shop.
r. Maurice Cohen, 725 East Eckman Street, wondered where the property was located, and Mr. Firesto
ndicated that the property was behind the Dutchman Restaurant at 4201 South Main Street. He state
hat the new parking plan has been approved. Council President Nemeth wondered why the area had to
e rezoned to light industrial in order to utilize.a print shop, and Mr. Firestone answered that th
rea Plan Commission had recommended the zoning classification. Councilman Szymkowiak felt a print
hop could be operated in a commercial district, and Mr. Firestone explained that there were no
ommercial properties in the immediate area. The closest commercial property was the restaurant;
owever, there was another lot between his property and that of the restaurant. Mr. Ralph
tonebraker, Assistant Executive Director of the Area Plan Commission, indicated that this was a
ransitional zone and the land -use plan applied.
ilman Kopczynski made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by
ilman Szymkowiak. The motion carried.
ere being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council President Nemeth
de a motion to rise and report to the Council and recess, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The
tion carried, and the Council recessed at 8:22 p.m.
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CHRfRMAN
it remembered that the regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
convened in the Council Chambers at 8:46 p.m., Council President Nemeth presiding and nine member
esent.
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PORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
Your committee on the inspection and supervision of the minutes, would respect-
fully report that they have inspected the minutes of the April 22, 1974, regular
meeting and found them correct.
They, therefore, recommend that the same be approved.
s/ Peter J. Nemeth
ouncilman Taylor made a motion that the report be accepted as read and placed on file and the
inutes be approved, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried.
REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Councilman Taylor made a motion to waive the reading of the report of the Committee of the Whole,
seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen
Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth).
REPORT FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Rollin Farrand Director of the Department of Public Works, made his quarterly report to the
Council. He introduced Mr. James Meehan, the new manager of vehicle maintenance at the Municipal
Services Facility. He talked about the building improvements and gave credit for that to Mr.
Stanley Przybylinski. He stated that floor drains to eliminate the problem of water at the
Municipal Services Facility had been installed. Theft problems have been reduced and keys dis-
tributed in the equipment and tool room. Mr. Farrand further stated that there have been some
organizational changes within the department. Additional personnel have been assigned to the
11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. shifts and small labor and repair work is being done within the facility.
The slurry machines were rebuilt during the winter months and several vehicle components were being
rebuilt. In comparing January through April of 1973 and 1974, the outside repair account was down
53.9 %, repair parts were down 38.9% and other parts were down 32.6 %. He complimented Mr. Meehan
for his work done on the vehicles. Councilman Newburn wondered if there was a program of checking
the patrol vehicles before being taken out on the streets. Mr. Meehan stated that the inspection
of the vehicle is left to the driver of the car. In the event oil is needed, the Municipal Service
Facility would add"it. Mr. Meehan also indicated that oil has been made available to the officers
at the station for their use on weekends. Councilman Newburn stated that some vehicles, in an
emergency run, have run out of gas. He questioned this and felt this should be the responsibility
of the driver to make sure the vehicle had a full tank of gas, enough oil, etc. Mr. Meehan stated
that in an emergency run, running out of gas cannot be prevented. He indicated that Councilman
Newburn was correct in saying that the responsibility of the cars was up to the Police Department.
Councilman Kopczynski questioned certain claims submitted to the city for purchase and adding of
it to the city -owned vehicles. He felt the cars should not need that much oil, and he wondered
by there was so much oil consumed. Mr. Farrand stated that the city has secured warranty service
when needed on the cars. Councilman Kopczynski wondered if the fleet of vehicles in the Police
Department was adequate. Mr. Meehan was reluctant to generalize. He stated that the detective
cars are in excellent shape, and the marked cars were in fair shape. He mentioned that each driver
rives a car differently and not all cars were, therefore, in the same condition. Councilman
Kopczynski wondered if the new program at the Municipal Services Facility would help to prolong the
life of the vehicles, and Mr. Meehan expressed hope that it would. Councilman Szymkowiak could not
understand why the police officers did not check their cars for gas, oil, water and air in the tire
before each run. He felt that was the responsibility of the driver of the car as Councilman
Newburn had stated. Councilman Parent felt the impression that the officers do not check the cars
as wrong. Councilman Horvath stated that the average mileage on the vehicles was 24,000. He.
indicated that this does not mean that the car has been driven to full mileage capacity at the
resent time. He felt there would be many more miles driven by the present vehicles. Council
resident Nemeth thanked Mr. Farrand and Mr. Meehan for their presentation.
ETITIONS TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE
I(We), 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, Indiana, as hereinafter requested, and in support of this application, the
following facts are shown:
1. The property sought to be rezoned is located at 3027 McKinley Avenue, South
Bend, Indiana.
2. The property is owned by Larry L. Nifong.
3. A legal description of the property is as follows:
Lot Numbered 50 as shown on the recorded Plat of McKinley Terrace
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 "B" Residential Use and "A"
Height and Area District.
5. It is proposed that the property will be put to the following use and the
following building will be constructed: principal office of realtors.
6. Number of off - street parking spaces to be provided: six.
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) site development plan.'
s/ Jack C. Dunfee, Jr.
Attorney for Petitioner
REGULAR MEETING MAY 13 1974
REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
PETITIONS TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE (CONTINUED)
I(We), the undersigned, do hereby respectfully make application and petition the
Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, 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 at 2822 South Michigan Street.
2.
The property is owned
by Dr. Ronald
Milovich, Optometrist.
3.
A legal description of
the property
is as follows:
The front of this site has been excavated (approx. 3 foot bank)to the
sidewalk level. The front of the house on the north side has an extending
brick wall, the south side also has an extended brick wall, also on the
south side is an entrance. The front area has a patio, the center which
is about 15 feet long and has a half circle of flower bed with an aluminum
post and a sign with the names of the two doctors, Dr. Ronald Milovich and
Associate, Dr.. James A. Van Fleit.
The front of the house has an entrance and is constructed with face brick.
The inside has a waiting room for about five chairs, a receptionist's room,
two examination rooms, a large fitting room and a laboratory. The back area
is black- topped with dry well with provisions for 10 -12 parking spaces.
4. It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezoned from "B"
Use and "B" Height and Area District to "C" Use and "C" Height and Area
District.
5. It is proposed that the property will be put to the following use and the
following building will be constructed: offices for two optometrists.
6. Number of off - street parking spaces to be provided: 12 parking spaces,
blacktop and 1200 gal. dry well.
7. Attached is (a) an original ordinance and 25 copies; (b) an original petition
and 20 copies; (c) a $10 filing fee; (d) an existing plot plan showing my
property and other surrounding properties; (e) names and addresses of all
the individuals, firms or corporations owning property within 300 feet of
the property sought to be rezoned; and (f) 5 copies of a site development
plan.
s/ Dr. Ronald Milovich
Petitioner
I(We), the undersigned, do hereby respectfully make application and petition the
Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, 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 at:- Multiple parcels of
property on the south side of East Jefferson Boulevard, on the east and
west sides of 35th Street in South Bend, Indiana; and more commonly
located in those portions of the 3500 and 3600 blocks of East Jefferson
Boulevard.
2. The property is owned by Whitmore Corporation, 3618 East Jefferson
Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana.
3. A legal description of the property is as follows:`
Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 of Jerome's First
Addition to the City of South Bend, Indiana;
Lots 1, the south half of Lot 8, the south half of Lot 9, Lots 13, 14
and 15 of Plat of Fernwood, City of South Bend, Indiana; and
A parcel of property adjacent to Jerome's First Addition and described
as follows:
A part of the North Half (1/2) of the Southeast Quarter of Section Eight
(8), Township Thirty -seven (37) North, Range Three (3) East, which part
is bounded by a line running as follows, viz: Beginning on the North
line of the right -of -way of the Grand Trunk Western Railway Company
which point is 308.32 feet East of the intersection of the East line
of 32nd Street in the City of South Bend, and the North line of the
said right -of -way of the Grand Trunk Western Railway Company, thence
East from said point of beginning along the North line of said railroad
right -of -way 145.83.feet, more or less, to the Southwest corner of Lot
18, as shown on the recorded Plat of Jerome's First Addition to the
City of South Bend, thence North 190.23 feet to the Southwest corner
of Lot 7 as shown on the recorded Plat of Jerome's First Addition,
thence West 148 feet, more or less, to the Northeast corner of a tract
of land conveyed by the grantors herein to the St. Joseph County Chapter
of the National Red Cross on December 11, 1967; thence South 190 feet,
more or less, to the place of beginning.
REGULAR MEETING MAY 13x Li2A_
MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
ETITIONS TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE (CONTINUED)
4. It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezoned from "A"
Residential Use and "A" Height and Area District to "C" Commercial Use and "A"
Height and Area District.
5. It is proposed that the property will be put to the following use and the
following building will be constructed: The property will be used for
professional offices. Currently residential buildings exist on Lot 1
Fernwood, and Lot 6 and 13 of Jerome. Other lots are vacant, but offices
will be constructed thereon.
6. Number of off - street parking spaces to be provided: 133 parking spaces,
each 10' x 201.
7. Attached is (a) an original ordinance and 25 copies; (b) an original petition
and 20 copies; (c) a $10 filing fee; (d) an existing plot plan showing my
property and other surrounding properties; (e) names and addresses of all the
individuals, firms and corporations owning property within 300 feet of the
property sought to be rezoned; and (f) 5 copies of a site development plan.
s/ James F. Groves
Attorney for Petitioner
Councilman Kopczynski made a motion to refer the three petitions to the Area Plan Commission,
seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried.
ORDINANCES, SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 5660 -74 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING
CHAPTER 40 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA (4201 SOUTH MAIN STREET).
This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Miller made a motion that the ordinance pass, second
by Councilman Parent. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge,
Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth).
ORDINANCE NO. 5661 -74 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING
ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, CHAPTER 40 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, FORMERLY REFERRED TO AS ZONING
ORDINANCE NO. 3702 (BOUNDED BY IRONWOOD
DRIVE AND THE SCOTTSDALE ADDITION).
This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Parent made a motion that the ordinance pass,
seconded by Councilman Taylor. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen
Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth).
ORDINANCE NO. 5662 -74 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING
ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, CHAPTER 40 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, FORMERLY REFERRED TO AS ZONING
ORDINANCE NO. 3702 (LINDEN AVENUE).
This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Miller made a motion that the ordinance pass,
seconded by Councilman Taylor. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen
Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth).
ORDINANCE NO. 5663 -74 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A RIGHT -OF -WAY TO
CHICAGO SOUTH SHORE AND SOUTH BEND RAILROAD
ALONG WESTMOOR STREET AND RATIFYING PER-
MISSION TO LAY RAILROAD TRACKS ACROSS
STREETS.
This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Taylor made a motion to amend the ordinance by
deleting the word "right -of -way" and inserting the word "easement" in the first line of the title,
in the fourth line of the third paragraph and in the second line of Section I, seconded by
Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried. Councilman Newburn then made a motion that the
ordinance pass, as amended, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The ordinance passed by a roll call
vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath,
Newburn and Nemeth).
ORDINANCE NO. 5664 -74
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $31,500.00 FROM
THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY
REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING,
FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC PARKS PROGRAMS, TO BE
ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS.
This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion that the ordinance pass,
seconded by Councilman Taylor. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen
Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth).
ORDINANCE NO. 5665 -74
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $37,000.00 FROM
THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY
REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING,
FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMS, TO BE
ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Serge made a motion that the ordinance pass,
seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Counci
Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth).
REGULAR MEETING MAY 13 1974
11REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
11ORDINANCE NO. 5666 -74
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $46,000.00 FROM
THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY
REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING,
FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMS, TO BE
ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Serge made a motion
seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak, The ordinance passed by a roll
(Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski,
IIORDINANCE NO. 5667 -74
that the ordinance pass,
call vote of nine ayes
Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth).
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $115,500.00 FROM
THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY
REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR
VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMIN-
ISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH
ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Parent made a.motion that
seconded by Councilman Taylor. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote
Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn
INANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $18,655.00 FROM
THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY
REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING,
FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMS, TO BE
ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
the ordinance pass,
of nine ayes (Councilmen
and Nemeth) .
This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Newburn made a motion to amend the ordinance as
amended in the Committee of the Whole portion of the meeting, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The
motion carried. Councilman Parent then made a motion that.the amended ordinance be set for public
hearing and second reading on May 28, 1974, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried.
IIORDINANCE NO. 5668 -74
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $40,500.00 FROM
THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND AND $4,500.00
FROM THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
FOR PROJECT R & S 64, MISHAWAKA AVENUE AT
THE INTERSECTIONS OF IRONWOOD DRIVE, 26TH
STREET AND 30TH STREET.
This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Taylor made a motion that the ordinance
seconded by Councilman Miller. The ordinance passed.by a roll call vote of nine ayes
Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth).
ORDINANCE NO. 5669 -74
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $81,000.00 FROM
THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND AND $9,000.00
FROM THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
FOR R & S 52 (A), ANGELA BOULEVARD AT THE
INTERSECTION OF MICHIGAN STREET (U.S. 31).
This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Serge made a motion that the ordinance
seconded by Councilman Parent. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes
Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth).
RESOLUTIONS
IIRESOLUTION NO. 420 -74
A RESOLUTION APPROVING IMPROVEMENTS TO BE
MADE IN ANNEXED TERRITORY PURSUANT TO
ANNEXATION ORDINANCE REQUIRING IMPOUNDMENT
OF TAXES (IRONWOOD, INWOOD AND RETENTION
BASIN) .
pass,
(Councilmen
pass,
(Councilmen
WHEREAS, the area described in Ordinance 5009 -68, and which real estate-is specifically
described in the Ordinance attached hereto and made a part hereof and marked Exhibit A, was
annexed to the City of South Bend effective 7- 12 -73; and
WHEREAS, said Ordinance provides pursuant to provision permitted by the annexation
laws of the State of Indiana for impoundment of one -half of all municipal property taxes
to be imposed upon the annexed territory for a three -year period following the effective
date of the annexation; and
WHEREAS, it is presently estimated that $37,800 will be collected for impoundment
pursuant to said Ordinance over a three -year period; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend proposes to extend
municipal services and benefits and make public improvements for the benefit of the annexed
area during 1974 by using the funds which at a later date will be appropriated for such
purpose and which benefits and improvements will be of a cost and benefit in excess of the
amount of property taxes to be impounded for said area over the three -year period.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana:
SECTION I. The City of South Bend in discharge of it
No. 5009 -68 to use one -half of the municipal property taxes
a three -year period for the extension of municipal services
of public improvements in said territory, shall during 1974
practicable, extend the following services and benefits and
ments in the annexed territory:
s obligation under Ordinance
collected and impounded over
and benefits and the making
or as soon thereafter as
make the following improve-
GULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
A. Construct sanitary sewer project for which the City's share of the cost will
be $30,000.00.
B. Make street improvements for Denslow and Inwood Streets at a cost of
$88,000.00.
C. Pave Sampson Street at a cost of $10,000.00.
D. Install street lights in the area at an estimated cost of $1,600.00 per year.
SECTION II. That municipal property taxes impounded in the future for the benefit
of said area shall upon receipt for impoundment be transferred by appropriate ordinance
to reimburse the funds from which the monies for the improvements herein set forth will
in the future be appropriated.
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage by the Common Council, and its approval by the Mayor.
s/ Odell Newburn
Member of the Common Council
N public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council President Nemeth indicated that
Kr. Rollin Farrand, Director of the Department of Public Works, had briefly explained the resolutio .
luring the public hearing on the ordinance appropriating $115,500 for construction projects. He
asked if there were any questions or comments from the audience. There being no questions or
comments, Councilman Taylor made a motion that the resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman
Kopczynski. Council President Nemeth questioned the installation of street lights and the total
.mount and wondered if this was the total amount to be expended. Mr. Farrand stated that there are
items that cover more than the tax impoundment. Council President Nemeth wondered about the amount
contained in the ordinance passed by the Council, and Mr. Farrand stated that the only item that
pertains to the ordinance for construction projects was the street improvement for Denslow and
Inwood Streets at a cost of $88,000. The resolution passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes
(Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth).
ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
INANCE AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ORDINANCE NO.
5650 -74 AND OTHER CITY LAWS APPLYING TO
BICYCLES.
is ordinance had first reading. Councilman Parent made a motion to refer the ordinance to the
blic Safety Committee and also to set the ordinance for public hearing and second reading on
ne 10, 1974, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried.
INANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ANIMALS,
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND
his ordinance had first reading. Councilman Parent made a motion to refer the ordinance to the
ublic Safety Committee and also to set the ordinance for public hearing and second reading on
une 10, 1974, seconded by Councilman Serge. The motion carried.
RDINANCE 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) - 3027 McKINLEY
AVENUE.
his ordinance had first reading. Councilman Taylor made a motion that the ordinance be referred
o the Area Plan Commission, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried.
INANCE 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) - 2822 SOUTH
MICHIGAN STREET.
s ordinance had first reading. Councilman Taylor made a motion that the ordinance be referred
the Area Plan Commission, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried.
RDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING
ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, CHAPTER 40 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, FORMERLY REFERRED TO AS ZONING
ORDINANCE NO. 3702, AS AMENDED (3500 AND
3600 BLOCKS OF EAST JEFFERSON BOULEVARD).
his ordinance had first reading. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion that the ordinance be refer
o the Area Plan Commission, seconded by Councilman Parent. The motion carried.
INANCE AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A NEW ACCOUNT,
260, "OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES ", AND
TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $4,000.00 FROM
ACCOUNT 110; "SERVICES PERSONAL ", TO THIS
ACCOUNT, BOTH ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE
COMMON COUNCIL BUDGET, CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA.
Chis ordinance had first reading. Councilman Miller made a motion that the ordinance be set for
) ublic hearing and second reading on May 28, 1974, seconded by Councilman Parent. The motion
tarried.
REGULAR MEETING , 1974
REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE BUREAU OF WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AND McCULLOUGH & ASSOCIATES
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA,
FOR VARIOUS ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL SER-
VICES RENDERED AND FEES AND EXPENSES
INCURRED PURSUANT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
WITH THE CITY DATED FEBRUARY 20, 1973, IN
THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $14,157.24.
his ordinance had first reading. Councilman Parent made a motion that the ordinance be set for
ublic hearing and second reading on May 28, 1974, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion
arried.
RDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE BUREAU OF WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AND (1) L. 0. GATES CHEVROLET
CORPORATION, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND (2)
JORDAN FORD CITY, INCORPORATED, SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN VEHICLES
IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $16,307.59.
his ordinance had first reading. Councilman Newburn made a motion that the ordinance be set for
ublic hearing and second reading on May 28, 1974, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion
arried.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Maurice Cohen, 725 East Eckman Street, wondered if the Street Department had two trucks
bered 110. He stated that he had seen the truck on state roads south of the city. He also
tioned the placement of the decals on the city -owned vehicles.
r. William Hojnacki, Director of the Department of Human Resources and Economic Development,
tated that the Housing Committee and the Human Resources Committee had referred to them an
rdinance dealing with the implementation of the housing plan and a drug abuse appropriation. He
oped the Council would set the ordinances for public hearing and take action soon. Council
resident Nemeth stated that the Council intended to take care of the matter in the unfinished
usiness portion of the meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ouncil President Nemeth explained that, regarding the sign and outdoor advertising ordinance,
hich was passed by the Council on March 11, 1974, as amended, another vote of the Council was
eeded according to the statutes because the Area Plan Commission had approved the amended ordinan
ith the exception of the amendment concerning signs painted directly onto buildings. Councilman
arent made a motion that the ordinance pass, as amended by the Council, seconded by Councilman
aylor. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Mill
arent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth).
ouncil President Nemeth indicated that the Public Works Committee had referred to it on April 22,
974, ordinances appropriating $28,500., $244,268 and $20,000 out of revenue sharing funds for the
epartment of Public Works. He asked what the recommendation of the committee was, and Councilman
orvath made a motion that the ordinances appropriating $28,.500 and $244,268 be set for public
earing and second reading on May 28, 1974, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried.
ouncil President Nemeth indicated that the Housing Committee had referred to it on April 22, 1974,
rdinances appropriating $40,000 from the Park Fund and $563,000 out of revenue sharing funds for
he Department of Human Resources. He asked what the recommendation of the committee was, and
ouncilman Miller made a motion that the ordinances both be set for public hearing and second
eading on May 28, 1974, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried.,
ouncil President Nemeth indicated that the Human Resources Committee had referred to it on
pril 22, 1974, an ordinance appropriating $39,173 out of revenue sharing funds for the Department
f Human Resources. He asked what the recommendation of the committee was, and Councilman Serge
ade a motion that the ordinance be set for public hearing and second reading on May 28, 1974,
econded by Councilman Parent. The motion carried.
ouncilman Parent referred to a letter written by the policemen questioning the need of the Public
afety Department. He commended Mayor Miller's stand on the need of the department.
ouncil President Nemeth wondered about the proper zoning of the Delos House located on Bartlett
venue. He asked that the City Attorney check into the matter as the Council would be having a
ublic hearing concerning the drug abuse appropriation at the May 28th meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
uncilman Miller made a motion that the next regular meeting of the Council be held on Tuesday,
y 28, 1974, at 7:00 p.m., seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried.
ere being no further business to
de a motion that the meeting be
d the meeting adjourned at 9:30
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come before the Council, unfinished or new, Councilman Parent
adjourned, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried,
p.m.
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