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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-08-68 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR_MEETING- APRIL 8. 1968 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana met in the Council Chambers in City Hall on Monday, April 8, 1968 at 8 :20 P.M., with seven members present, (Councilmen Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Palmer, and Zielinski), two absent, (Councilman Laven and Wise). The meeting was called to order by Vice President Craven, who presided. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Palmer, and 'Zielinski. ABSENT: Councilmen Laven and Wise. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MINUTES To the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana: Your Committee on the inspection and supervision of the minutes would respectfully report that they have examined the minutes of the previous meeting of the Council and found them correct. They therefore recommend that the same be approved. /s/ Robert 0. Laven /s/ Janet S. Allen /s/ Albert E. Palmer Meeting of March 25th, and 26th, 1968 There being no objections, the report was accepted as read, and placed on file. REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 36 -9, RATES OF FARE OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 1962, SAID ARTICLE BEING COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE TAXICAB ORDINANCE". Respecffully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. /s/ William W. Grounds Chairman 6 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8, 1968 REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO ACCOUNT Q -312, "FUEL OIL1° IN THE AMOUNT OF $700.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF SAID SUM FROM ACCOUNT Q -11, "SERVICES PERSONAL" IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, ALL BEING WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND ". Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and in their opinion the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable., s/ William W. Grounds Chairman There being no objections, the report was accepted as read, and placed on file. PETITION Councilman Grounds made a motion the Petition to rezone property located on the north side of Corby Street running from approximately the 2900 block eastward to the 3100 block, be returned to Area Plan Commission. Seconded by Councilman Palmer. Motion carried. ORDINANCES. THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 4993 -68 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 36 -9, RATES OF FARE OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 1962, SAID ARTICLE BEING COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE TAXICAB ORDINANCE. The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote 7 ayes, (Councilmen, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Palmer, and Zielinski), 0 nays, 2 absent, (Councilmen_Laven and Wise). ORDINANCES, THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 4994 -68 AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO ACCOUNT Q -312, "FUEL OIL" IN THE AMOUNT OF $700.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF SAID SUM FROM ACCOUNT Q -11, "SERVICES PERSONAL" IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, ALL BEING WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote 7 ayes, (Councilmen Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Palmer, and Zielinski), 0 nays, 2 absent, (Councilmen Laven and Wise). ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL-APPROPRIATION' IN ACCOUNT P -37, "OTHER SUPPLIES" OF -THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,200.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM ACCOUNT P -722, "MOTOR EQUIPMENT ", ALL BEING WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the Ordinance be set for public hearing on April 22, 1968. Councilman Grounds seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 40 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND INDIANA, 1962, AS AMENDED, ALSO KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS AMENDED. The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Grounds made a motion that the Ordinance be set for public hearing on April 22, 1968. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried. REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8, 1968 RESOLUTION NO. 181 -68 A RESOLUTION FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION IN ACCOUNT 722, "MOTOR EQUIPMENT ", OF THE DE- PARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT, IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE HUNDRED ($500.00) DOLLARS, AND THE TRANS- FER OF SAME FROM ACCOUNT 725, "OFFICE EQUIP- MENT:, ALL IN THE SAME CATEGORY, AND WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT FUND. WHEREAS, Certain extraordinary conditions have developed since the adoption of the existing annual budget, so that it is now necessary to appropriate more money than was appropriated in the annual budget for the various functions of city government to meet such extraordinary contingencies; and WHEREAS, Additional funds for the purchase of one automobile is needed by the Department of Redevelopment to assure its ability to function and the sum of $500.00 is needed forthwith; and WHEREAS, A surplus exists in another account where it is not presently needed; and more specifically as follows, to -wit: $500.00 in Account 725 designated as "Office Equipment" NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, That the sum of $500.00 be transferred from Account 725 designated as "Office Equipment" to Account 722 designated as "Motor Equipment ", both of said accounts being in the same category "Properties" and being with -in the Redevelopment Fund. /s/ Gerald C. Reinke Member of the Common Council Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the Resolution be adopted by a roll call vote. Councilman Reinke seconded the motion. Motion carried. 7 ayes, (Councilmen Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Palmer, and Zielinski). 0 nayes, 2 absent, (Councilmen Laven and Wise). RESOLUTION NO. 182 -68 A RESOLUTION FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION IN ACCOUNT Q -722 MOTOR EQUIPMENT, OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, IN THE AMOUNT OF THREE HUNDRED FIFTY($350.00) DOLLARS, AND THE TRANSFER OF SAME FROM ACCOUNT Q -726 OTHER EQUIPMENT, ALL IN THE SAME CATEGORY, AND WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. WHEREAS, Certain extraordinary conditions have developed since the adoption of the existing annual budget, so that it is now necessary to appropriate more money than was appropriated in the annual budget for the various functions of city government to meet such extraordinary contingencies; and WHEREAS, Additional funds for the purchase of one cab and chassis is needed by the Fire Department to assure its ability to function and the sum of $350.00 is needed forthwith; and WHEREAS, A surplus exists in another account where it is not presently needed; and more specifically as follows, to -wit: $350.00 in Account Q -726 designated as Other Equipment NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, That the sum of $350.00 be transferred from Account Q -726 designated as "Other Equipment" to Account Q -722 designated as "Motor Equipment ", both of said accounts being in the same category "Properties" and being within the General Fund. s/ Albert E. Palmer Councilman Allen made a motion that the Resolution be adopted by a roll call vote. Councilman Reinke seconded the motion. Motion carried. 7 ayes, (Councilmen Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Palmer, and Zielinski). 0 nayes, 2 absent, (Councilmen Laven and Wise). RESOLUTION NO. 183 -68 A RESOLUTION FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION IN ACCOUNT P -725, "OFFICE EQUIPMENT ", OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $600.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM ACCOUNT P -722, "MOTOR EQUIPMENT ", ALL IN THE SAME CATEGORY, AND WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. WHEREAS, certain extraordinary conditions have developed since the adoption of the existing annual budget, so that it is now necessary to appropriate more money than was appropriated in the annual budget for the various functions of city government to meet such extraordinary contingencies; and WHEREAS, additional funds for the Police Department are needed to assure the department's ability to properly perform its functions, and the sum of $600.00 is needed forthwith; and WHEREAS, a surplus exists in another account where it is not presently needed; and more specifically as follows, to -wit $600.00 in Account P -722 designated as "Motor Equipment" NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, that the sum of $600.00 be transferred from Account P -722 designated as "Motor Equipment" to Account P -725 designated as "Office Equipment ", both of said accounts being in the same category "Properties" and being within the General Fund.. sl William W. Grounds REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8 1968 RESOLUTION NO. 183 -68 (continued) Councilman Reinke made a motion that the Resolution be adoped by a foil call vote. Councilman Zielinski seconded the motion. Motion carried. 7 ayes, (Councilmen Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Palmer, and Zielinski). 0 nayes, 2 absent, (Councilmen Laven and Wise). RESOLUTION NO. 184 -68 WHEREAS, the City of South Bend is the owner of the following described real estate, to -wit: Lot Numbered Twenty -six (26) Smith Homes Addition, recorded in Plat Book 19, page S in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana, and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has found and declares the above - described real estate is no longer needed for City purposes, and that the said above- described real estate is required by the City of South Bend, Department of Redevelopment, for furtherance of the development of the Urban Renewal Plan for LaSalle Park Project Ind. R -57 for the development of low and moderate income housing, and to obtain a non -cash grant -in -aid toward said Project, and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend deems it in the best interest of the City of South Bend to transfer and convey said real estate to the Department of Redevelopment for such purposes, NOW, THEREFORE, the Common Council of the City of South Bend does hereby find and declare that the above - described real estate is no longer needed for City purposes and further finds and declares that the Department of Redevelopment of the City of South Bend is coextensive with the territory of the City of South Bend, and that the above - described real estate should be conveyed and transferred to the City of South Bend_for the use and benefit of its Department of Redevelopment. IT IS FURTHER. RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of South Bend are hereby authorized and directed to execute all necessary documents for the conveyance and transfer of the above- described real estate to the City of South Bend for the use and benefit of its Department of Redevelopment. Adopted this 8th day of April, 1968. /s/ Fredrick D. Craven Vice President of the Common Council of the City of South Bend ATTEST: /s/ Kathryn L. Blough Clerk of the City of South Bend Councilman Reinke made a motion that the Resolution be adopted by a roll call vote. Councilman Zielinski seconded the motion. Motion carried. 7 ayes, (Councilmen Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Palmer, and Zielinski). 0 nays, 2 absent, (Councilmen Laven and Wise). NEW BUSINESS Councilman Allen asked the Legal Department to review the dead elm removal ordinance and the ordinance on fair employment practices and amend it to prohibit discrimination on account of sex. Councilman Allen requested a communication to the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners to demolish at county cost several substandard structures on property the county owns by virtue of delinquent taxes. Councilman Reinke suggested that the councilmens names appear on the communication. Councilman Grounds commended Fire Chief Cecil C. McHenry on being on the scene at a recent fire in the middle of the night. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Allen made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Grounds seconded the motion. Motion carried. Time: 8:58 P.M. ATTEST: AP15ROVED: PRESIDENT