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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-27-68 Council Committee of the Whole Meeting MinutesCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MAY 27, 1968 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 City Hall on Monday May 27, 1968 at 8:00 P.M., nine members present, (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer, and Zielinski). The Invocation was given by Dr. Richard E. Lentz, First Christian Church. The meeting was called to order by Chairman William W. Grounds, who presided. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA CERTAIN LANDS AND PROVIDING, AFTER ANNEXATION SHALL TAKE EFFECT, THAT FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS, ONE HALF (2) OF THE MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAXES TO BE IMPOSED UPON THE ANNEXED TERRITORY SHALL BE IMPOUNDED AND PLACED IN A SPECIAL FUND SOLELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ANNEXED TERRITORY. (Ironwood, Inwood, and Retention Basin) This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the. above Ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. City Engineer Lloyd Taylor outlined the proposed annexation areas and answered questions of the remonstrators. He explaified:_that the Common Council had asked the Area Plan Commission and his department to develop an annexation plan about two years ago. Mr. Taylor explained also that a city's expansion plan must be based on a forward looking program and someone has to be farsighted enough to determine how big a city will be. Others speaking in favor of the annexation program were Miss Virginia Guthrie, executive secretary of the South Bend Civic Planning Association, and Councilman Janet S. Allen who asked, "how many would be living in this location if it were not for the City of South Bend ". City Attorney Arthur Frisk read from the Burns Statue some of the laws govern- ing annexation. Those speaking against the annexation were Mr. C. Garritt Bunting, 18150 Inwood Rd., Mr. Will Yeamans, 18160 Inwood Rd., Oscar Napp, 59237 Ironwood Rd., Rose Wittmer, 1803 Denslo Drive, W.C.Shelton, 18185 Southernview Dr., Walter Johnson, 18160 Southernview Dr., Mr. Bruce Stewart, 18120 Southerview Dr., speaking for his neighbors, Mr. Paul Rolke, 18165 Southernview Dr., Mr. William Hayden, 18216 Inwood Rd., and Mr. Dick Dreisbauer, 18200 Southernview Dr. 'Councilman Laven made a motion that the Public Hearing be continued to June 10, 1968. Councilman Wise Seconded the motion. Motion carried. Councilman Zielinski moved for a five minute recess. Seconded by Councilman Craven. Motion carried. Time: 9:20_'P.M. Reconvened: 9:30 P.M. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA CERTAIN LANDS AND PROVIDING, AFTER ANNEXATION SHALL TAKE EFFECT, THAT FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS, ONE HALF (2) OF THE MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAXES TO BE IMPOSED UPON THE ANNEXED TERRITORY SHALL BE IMPOUNDED AND PLACED IN A SPECIAL FUND SOLELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ANNEXED TERRITORY (Ironwood and Jackson) This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above Ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. City Engineer Lloyd Taylor outlined the proposed annexation area. Speaking against the Ordinance were Mr. Joseph Stahl, 18481 E. Jackson Road, Mr. Omer DeMaegd, 60013 Ironwood Road, and Mr. John Dooley, 18358 Jackson Road. Councilman Reinke made a motion the Public Hearing be continued to June 10, 1968. Councilman Craven seconded the motion. Motion carried. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MAY 27;.1968 ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO ACCOUNT XX -252, "REPAIRS OF EQUIPMENT ", IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,584.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF SAID SUM FROM ACCOUNT XX -722, "MOTOR EQUIPMENT ", IN THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT, ALL BEING WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above Ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. City Engineer Lloyd Taylor explained the appropriation was needed for repair and maintenance of heavy equipment used at the sanitary landfill. Councilman Reinke made a motion that the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried.: ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO ACCOUNT U -215, "SERVICES CONTRACTUAL" IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,000.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF SAID SUM FROM ACCOUNT U -11, "SERVICES PERSONAL" IN THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES FACILITY, ALL BEING WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above Ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Richard J. Duck, manager of the Municipal Services Facility, said it was to be used for commercial washing of city vehicles. Councilman Laven made a motion that the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $21,500.00 FROM THE MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND TO ACCOUNT MVH -51, "INSURANCE" IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above Ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. City Controller James A. Bickel explained this was for payment of increased liability insurance premiums. Councilman Palmer made a motion that the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Councilman Zielinski seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO ACCOUNT B -252, "REPAIRS OF EQUIPMENT ", IN THE AMOUNT OF ,$500.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM ACCOUNT B -363 "OTHER OFFICE SUPPLIES ", IN THE OFFICE OF CONTROLLER, IN THE GENERAL FUND. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above Ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. James Borrer, Deputy in the Controllers Office, said the appropriation was for repair of a bookkeeping machine in the controller's office. Councilman Laven made a motion that the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY WATER WORKS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND THE JOHNS- MANVILLE SALES CORPORATION, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF ASBESTOS -CEMENT WATER PIPE AND PIPE FITTINGS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $80,860.00. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above Ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Councilman Zielinski made a motion that the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY WATER WORKS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND THE CLOW CORPORATION, BENSENVILLE, ILLINOIS, FOR THE PUR- CHASE OF: I. WATER MAIN PIPE OF CAST IRON OR DUCTILE AND FITTINGS: II. MECHANICAL JOINT GATE VALVES, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $124,874.36. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above Ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Councilman Wise made a motion that the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried. There being no further business before the Committee of the Whole, Councilman laven made a motion to rise and report to the Council. Councilman Craven seconded the motion. Motion carried. Time: 9:40 P.M. ATTEST: J CLERK APPROVED: CHAIRMAN