HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-09-68 Council Committee of the Whole Meeting MinutesCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 9, 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, September 9, 1968, at 8:07 P.M., nine members present, (Council-
men Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer, and Zielinski). None absent. The invo-
cation was given by Reverend Kenneth Dallagher, Calvary Temple. The meeting was called to order by Chairman
William W. Grounds, who presided.
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE 4990
(CHAPTER 40 MUNICIPAL CODE) OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA. North Side Ireland Road between Ireland Road
and Walter St. (Ayr -Way)
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above Ordinance, proponents and opponents were
given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Speaking in favor of the Ordinance was Mr. John K. Wilson, executive
director of the Area Plan Commission, which has made a favorable recommendation for the rezoning. He explained
that an extensive study had been made of the area and that a great deal of land use in this area is commercial
zoning. City Engineer, Lloyd S. Taylor, explained the solution to the traffic problem that would be created.
by the rezoning. Repretentng'the petitioners_-was.Attorney Joseph T. Helling, who stated the necessary
changes recommended by the Area Plan Commission had been made in the Plot Plan. Speaking against the Ordinance
was Attorney F. G. Feeney, representing the remonstrators. Mr. Feeney presented the following exhibits:
Exhibit I - Remonstrance Petition with 99 property owners signatures; Exhibit II - Signatures of 153 parents
of children attending John O'Brien Elementary School; Exhibit III - Minutes of July 29, 1929 Board of Commissio
meeting; Exhibit IV - Minutes of May 13, 1929 Board of Commissioners meeting; Exhibit V - Minutes of March 10,
1930 Board of Commissioners meeting; Exhibit VI - Letter from Jerome T. Ewald, St. Joseph County Surveyor,
and Exhibit VII - photographs of homes located in area to be rezoned. Others speaking against the Ordinance
were Colonel H. J. Abraham, 4328 S. Fellows St, Mrs. Albert Sipotz, 202 E. Walter, Mr. Russell T. Cecil,
4302 Fellows, Mr. Oscar J. VanWooley, 4321 S. Fellow, Mr. Joseph B. Dosmann, 4312 Fellows, and Mr. H. Clifford
Rich- 4412 S. Fellow Street. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion for a ten minute recess. Councilman
Laven seconded the motion. Motion carried. Time: 10:10. Reconvened: 10:45 P.M. Councilman Reinke made a
motion to continue the public hearing until September 23, 1968. Councilman Laven seconded the motion. Motion
lost. 2 ayes., 7 nays. Councilman Allen made a motion the Ordinance go to the Council as unfavorable.
Councilman Craven seconded the motion. Motion carried.
HEARING OF INTERESTED CITIZENS REGARDING TRUCK TRAFFIC ON INNERBELT
At this time a group of citizens from the First District asked to be heard concerning the truck traffic on
the Innerbelt. Mr. Walter Rice, 410 W. Marion St., spoke in behalf of the residents of this area explaining
the noise of traffic and trucks using this Innerbelt. Others.protesting the Innerbelt noises were Mrs. Julia
Omacht, 436 N. Lafayette Blvd., Mr. Philip L. Nicar, 309 W. Marion, Miss Aphrodite Pappas, 512 W. Madison,
Miss Anna Pappas, also 512 W. Madison. Councilman Allen stated that the sewer drains have been put where
a person steps on them when stepping down from the cross walks. Councilman Laven made a motion this matter
be referred to the Council Traffic Committee for study. Councilman Reinke seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 1968
There being no further business before the Committee of the Whole, Councilman Laven made a motion to rise and
report to the Council. Councilman Wise seconded the motion. Motion carried. Time: 11 :16 P.M.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
CLERK r CHAIRMAN
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