HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-14-68 Council Committee of the Whole Meeting MinutesCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
OCTOBER 14, 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, October 14, 1968, at 8;00 P.M., eight members present, Council-
men Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Palmer, and Zielinski. One absent, Councilman Wise.
The invocation was given by Councilman Robert 0. Laven. The meeting was called to order by Chairman William
W. Grounds, who presided.
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE
MUNICIPAL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
(Located Near Ironwood and Edison)
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above Ordinance, proponents and opponents were
given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Mr. Joseph T. Helling, Attorney representing the petitioner, Mrs.
John F. Buzby, and Portage Realty, explained that if annexed and rezoned, Portage Realty Corp. would erect
three apartment buildings. Speaking against the Ordinance was Mr. Arthur James, 18107 Edison Road, who questioned
the feasibility of the annexation and asked what would happen to his property.* Councilman Reinke made a motion
the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Councilman Craven seconded the motion. Motion carried.
* Councilman Allen asked if Mr. James" property would still be in the County. The answer was "yes ".
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO
ACCOUNT B -53, "REFUNDS, AWARDS AND INDEMNITIES"
IN THE CONTROLLERS OFFICE IN THE AMOUNT OF
$5,000.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF SAID SUM FROM AC-
COUNT P -11, "SERVICES PERSONAL" IN THE POLICE
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 Attorney Arthur W. Frisk, said there have been several
judgments and claims against the city:and there are about $4,000.00 in claims still pending. The total put
in this account this year, with this appropriation, will be $21,000.00. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion
the Ordinance go the the Council as favorable. Councilman Reinke seconded the motion. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO
ACCOUNT P -252, "REPAIR OF EQUIPMENT ", IN THE
AMOUNT OF $3,000.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF SAID SUM
FROM ACCOUNT P -11, "SERVICES PERSONAL" IN THE
POLICE 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. Police Chief Thomas H. McNaughton said there had not been enough
money appropriated for the year and the money was needed for the repair of squad cars and motorcycles.
Councilman Zielinski made a motion the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Councilman Palmer seconded
the motion.
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ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION
TO ACCOUNT Q -43, "REPAIR PARTS" IN THE AMOUNT
OF $1,000.00 AND TO ACCOUNT Q -252, REPAIRS OF
EQUIPMENT" IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,200.00 AND THE
TRANSFER OF SAID SUMS FROM ACCOUNT Q -11, "SAL-
ARIES" IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET, ALL BE-
ING 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. Fire Chief Joseph L. Zurat said the money was needed for the repair
of cars. Also speaking for the Ordinance was James A. Bickel, City Controller. He explained nb.:safety
vehicle is insured for collision but if the other vehicle involved pays, the money then goes into the General
Fund. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion the Ordinance go the Council as favorable. Councilman Palmer
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
There being no further business before the Committee of the Whole, Councilman Allen made a motion to rise and
report to the Council. Councilman Zielinski seconded the motion. Motion carried. Time: 8:38 P.M.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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