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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-08-68 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING JULY 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, July 8, 1968 at 9 :08 P.M., eight members present, (Councilman Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Pal:mor, and Zielinski). One absent (Councilman Wise). The Meeting was called to order by President Robert 0. Laven, who presided. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Palmer, and Zielinski. ABSENT: Councilman Wise 0 REGULAR MEETING JULY 8, 1968 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 June 24, 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 AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF THREE PARCELS OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND OWNED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA ". Respectfully 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 There being no objection, 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 APPROPRIATING $5,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT B -53, "REFUNDS, AWARDS AND INDEMNITIES" IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CONTROLLER ". Respectfully 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 There being no objection, 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 CHAPTER 40 OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 4608 -63 COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA ". (Crumstown Hwy. & Bendix Dr.) Respectfully 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 There being no objection, the report was accepted as read, and placed on file. PETITION TO THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY: We petition your honorable body to do whatever is necessary to alleviate flooding conditions during heavy rains due to the overflow of the Clyde Creek. The devastation caused by this creek in the last heavy rain fall is extensive, and the need for corrective measures is imperative. /s/ Residents of Surrounding Area Mr. Charles R. Fenner, 1809 Randolph Street, read the above petition to the Members of the Common Council, and thanked the Board of Public Works and Safety for their assistance in sending help to clean up the debris from the recent storm. Petition was accepted as read and referred to the Board of Public Works and Safety. ORDINANCES, THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 5019 -68 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF THREE PARCELS OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND OWNED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 5 ayes, (Councilmen Laven, Craven) Reinke, Grounds, Palmer). 3 nays, (Councilman Allen, Szymkowiak and Zielinski). 1 absent, Mr. Wise. Councilman Allen voted no and felt the Park Board should have been at the meeting. They had another meeting and was under the impression the Ordinance was on the Agenda for 1st and 2nd reading. Councilman Palmer said he would vote yes, if they give consideration to building a new fire station in the 5th district. ORDINANCES, THIRD READING REGULAR MEETING JULY 8 1968 ORDINANCES, THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 5020 -68 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $5,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT B -53, "REFUNDS, AWARDS AND INDEMNITIES" IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CONTROLLER. The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote 8 ayes, (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Palmer, and Zielinski). 0 nays, 1 absent (Councilman Wise). ORDINANCES, THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 5021 -68 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 40 OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 4608 -63 COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. (Crumstown Highway and Bendix Dr.) The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote 8 ayes, (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Palmer, and Zielinski). 0 nays, 1 absent (Councilman Wise). ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4381 -61 COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE BUILDING CODE FOR THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. (PUMBING ORDINANCE) The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Reinke made a motion the Ordinance be referred to the Ordinance Committee. Councilman Grounds seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9, SECTION 9 -3 (30), AND CHAPTER 11, SECTION 11 -3 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 1962 (Electrical Ordinance) The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Grounds made a motion the Ordinance be referred to the Ordinance Committee. Councilman Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried. Coundilman Allen objected to the second reading of the Ordinance and to the way the Ordinance was written. ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING It is excess verbage which results in the high cost of printing, since very few changes are-being made. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE YEAR 1969. The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Allen made a motion the Ordinance be referred to the Fees and Salary Committee and brought out of Committee for Public Hearing July 22, 1968. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried. RFg0TJTTT0Wq RESOLUTION NO. 191 -68 A RESOLUTION FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION IN ACCOUNT V -726, "OTHER EQUIPMENT" OF THE ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $763.88, AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM ACCOUNT V -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 a 2 -way radio are urgently needed by the Electrical Department to assure its ability to properly perform its function and the sum of $763.88 is needed forthwith; and WHEREAS, a surplus exists in another account where it is not presently needed; and more specifically as follow, to -wit; $763.88 in Account V -722 designated as "Motor Equipment" NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, that the sum of $763.88 be transferred from Account V -722 designated as "Motor Equipment ", to Account V -726 designated as "Other Equipment ", both of said accounts being in the same category "Properties" and being within the General Fund. /s/ Fredrick D. Craven Member of the Common Council This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above Resolution proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon., Gene Radecki, Electrical Engineer explained the money was to be REGULAR MEETING JULY 8, 1968 u RESOLUTION NO. 191 -68 (continued) used to purchase a two -way radio for use in the Electrical Department, which will cut down on man power on certain jobs and the men can be spread around town a little better. The one way radio they now have will be loaned out to::the Fire Department. Miss Virginia Guthrie: ked if the Fire Department had their own radios and the answer was yes. Councilman Allen inquired if the need in the Fire Department for this equipment was the increased hiring of men in the Fire Department. Councilman Zielinski made a motion that the Resolution be adop by a roll call vote. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. The Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, (Councilman Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Palmer, and Zielinski)... 0 nays,'1 absent (Councilman Wise). RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 192 -68 A RESOLUTION FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION IN ACCOUNT C -212, "POSTAGE ", OF THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM ACCOUNT C -214, "PRINTING, OTHER THAN OFFICE SUPPLIES ", 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 Account C -212, "Postage ", are urgently needed by the Office of the City Clerk to assure its ability to property perform its function and the sum of $1,000.00 is needed forthwith; and WHEREAS, In another account where it is not presently needed; and more specifically as follows, to wit: $1,000.00 in Account C -241 designated as "Printing, Other Than Office Supplies ". NOW, THEREFORE-, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, That the sum of $1,000.00 be transferred from Account C -241 designated as "Printing, Other Than Office Supplies ", to Account C -212, designated as "Postage ", both of said accounts being in the same category and all within the General Fund. /s/ Janet S. Allen Member of the Common Council This being the time set for public hearing on the above Resolution, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Mrs. Kathryn L. Blough, City Clerk, explained the extra money was needed because of the postage rate increase and an increase in the number of notices being sent to persons who have not paid parking tickets. Councilman Allen made a motion that the Resolution be adopted by a roll call vote. Councilman Craven seconded the motion. The Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Palmer, and Zielinski). 0 nays, 1 absent (Councilman Wise). UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Janet S. Allen brought to the attention of the Council Members that the Legal Department needs to_tightea up on the Ordinance concerning tree cutting, City Attorney, Arthur Frisk, said steps have al- ready been taken regarding the Ordinance that requires property owners to remove dead elatrees from their property. Councilman Szymkowiak said Fire Station No. 4 needs an exhaust fan in the kitchen, window screens, at least two showers, and a partition in the living quarters. NEW BUSINESS Residents from the Randolph - Sampson St. areaaaked the Members of the Common Council to call the area damaged by the storm of June 25, 1968, a disaster area. Mr. Charles R. Fenner, 1809 Randolph St., spoke in behalf of the residents. Councilman Reinke said he would like the City Attorney to declare this a disaster area and see if anything can be done. He also suggested that City Engineer Mr. Lloyd Taylor investigate the cause of the flooding and see what can be done. City Attorney, Arthur Frisk, said the city has no authority to make such a decision but the matter is under investigation. Other residents described the damage done to the property. Councilman Laven told them that there were other procedures to follow in reporting such matters such-:as calling the Mayor or the city engineer's office. Mrs. Claude Sedam, 2011 S. Ironwood Drive, said they came to the council as a last resort because of the results they have had so far. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried. Time: 10:30 P.M. ATTEST: APPROVED: