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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-24-69 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING J FEBRUARY 24, 1969 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, met in the Council Chambers in City Hall on Monday, February 24, 1969, at 8:44 p.m., with all members present. The meeting was called to order by President Robert O. Laven, who presided. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer and Zielinski. ABSENT: None 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 O. Laven /s/ Janet S. Allen /s/ Albert E. Palmer Meeting of February 10, 1969. There being no objections, the report was accepted as read, and placed on file. REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1969 CITIZENS REQUESTS - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS None. D1: MTMTnWC PETITION TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE I (We), the undersigned, do hereby respectfully make application and petition the Common Council of the City of South Bend to amend the Zoning Ordinance of South Bend, Indiana as hereinafter requested, and in support of this application, the following facts are shown: 1. The property sought to be rezoned is located at the East side of Maple and Douglas Roads. 2. The property is owned by Hartman Builders, Inc., 2801 Tomahawk Trail South Bend, Indiana 26628 3. A legal description of the property is as follows: Real Estate in St. Joseph County, State of Indiana: A part of the South West Quarter of Section No. 27, in Township No. 38 North, Range 2 East, which part is described as follows, viz: "Beginning at the North West corner of the South West Quarter of Section No. 27, thence East along the East and West center line of said section, a distance of 660 feet; thence South parallel with the West line of said Section a distance of 330 feet South of the place of beginning; thence North 330 feet to the place of beginning, containing 5 acres, more or less." Adjacent property to the North is owned by St. Joseph County - County Home. Property across Maple Rd. to the West is owned by Acorn Cove. Corp. 4. It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezoned: From E Heavy Industrial Use and A Height and Area District. To "A" Residential Use and A Height and Area District. 5. It is proposed that the property will be put to the following use and the. following building(s) will be constructed (include number of dwelling units if residential) Ten Residential Units 6. Number of Off street parking spaces to be provided: None 7. Attached is a copy of: a.) an existing plot plan showing the property and other surrounding properties; b.) names and addresses of all the individuals, firms or corporations owning property within 300 feet of the property sought to be rezoned; c.) site development plan. /s/ William H. Hartman, Sec.,Treas. Hartman Builders, Inc. Signature of Petitioner Petition prepared by 2801 Tomahawk Trail, South Bend,Ind. Address 46628.. Councilman Grounds made.a.motion that the petition be forwarded to the Area Plan Commission for study. Councilman.Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried. PETITIONS PETITION TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE I (We), the undersigned, do hereby respectfully make applration and petition the Common Council of the City of South Bend to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend, Indiana as hereinafter requested, and in support of this application, the following facts are shown: 1. The property sought to be rezoned is located at: Between the East shore of the St. Joseph River and the Michigan Central Railroad right -of -way, approxi- mately 200 feet North of the Angela Bridge. 2. The property is owned by: Whitcomb and Keller, Inc. 3. A legal description of the property is as follows: A tract of land lying in the Southeast quarter of Section 35, Township 38 North, Range 2 East, in Portage Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, more particularly described as follows: Begginning at the intersection of the East edge of the St. Joseph River and the South line of said Section 35, said south line being also the north right REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1969 of way line of the Michigan Central Railroad, thence northerly and easterly along said East edge of the St. Joseph River to a point that is 200 feet north of said south line of section 35, thence East, parallel to said south line of Section 35 to a point on the West right of way line of the Michigan Central Railroad, thence southerly and westerly along said right of way line to the point of beginning. 4. It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezoned: From A Residential Use and A Height and Area District. To B Residential Use and B Height and Area District. 5. It is proposed that the property will be put to the following use and the following buildings) will be constructed (include number of dwelling units if residential) Two (2) multiple family dwellings each containing: Twenty -four (24) one bedroom units One (1) multiple family dwelling containing two three - bedroom units One (1) multiple family dwelling containing six two - bedroom units One (1)seven (7) car garage One (1) four (4) car garage 6. Number of off street parking spaces to be provided: One Hundred and Twenty (120). 7. Attached is a copy of: a.) an existing plot plan showing the property ;and other surrounding properties; b.) names and addresses of all the individuals, firms or corporations owning property within 300 feet of the property sought to be rezoned; c.) site development plan. Whitcomb and Keller, Inc. By: Richard L. Nelson Signature of Petitioner(s) Richard Nelson, Executive Vice President Whitcomb and Keller Building Address 230 West Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana 46601 Joseph T. Helling Suite 600, 224 W. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, Indiana 46601 Petition prepared by Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the petition be forwarded to the Area Plan Commission for study. Councilman Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF CITY CONTROLLER The report of the City Controller for the month of January, 1969 was submitted to the Council. Each Councilman received a copy of the report prior to the meeting. Councilman Allen made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Zielinski'seconded the motion. Motion carried. 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 40 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 1962, AS AMENDED, ALSO KNOWN AS ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AND THE ACCOMPANYING MAP THERETO, GENERALLY KNOWN AS THE SOUTH BEND ZONING ORDINANCE. 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. REGULAR MEETING REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: FEBRUARY 24, 1969 Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND STOCKBERGER MACHINERY, INCORPORATED OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE `.(1) SULLAIR MODEL 150 -GP PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR IN THE SUM OF $3,101.00." Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and in their opinion the Ordinance go to the Council favorable. s/ William W. Grounds Chairman 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 APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND STOCKBERGER MACHINERY, INCORPORATED OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) SULLAIR MODEL 150 -GP PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR IN THE SUM OF $3,101.00." Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion the Ordinance coo to the Council as favorable. /s/ William W.Grounds Chairman 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 APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND A. H. CHOITZ & COMPANY, INCORPORATED OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A JOHN DEERE TURF TRACTOR IN THE SUM OF $4,150.80." Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. /sr/ William W. Grounds Chairman 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 APPROPRIATING $2,500.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT B -725, "OFFICE EQUIPMENT" 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 objections, the report was accepted as read,and placed on file. ORDINANCES, THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 5060 -69 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 40 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 1962, AS AMENDED, ALSO KNOWN AS ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AND THE ACCOMPANYING MAP THERETO, GENERALLY KNOWN AS SOUTH BEND ZONING ORDINANCE (AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK, PHASE II) The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer and Zielinski), 0 nays, 0 absent. M REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1969 ORDINANCES, THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 5061 -69 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND STOCKBERGER MACHIN- ERY, INCORPORATED OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) SULLAIR MODEL 150 -GP PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR IN THE SUM OF $3,101.00. The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, (Councilmen Laven, Craven, Allen, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer and Zielinski), 0 nays,0 absent. ORDINANCES, THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 5062 -69 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND STOCKBERGER MACHINERY, INCORPORATED OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) SULLAIR:MODEL 150 -GP PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR IN THE SUM OF $3,101.00. The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, :(Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer and Zielinski), 0 nays,0 absent. ORDINANCES, THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 5063 -69 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WASTEWATER.TREATMENT PLANT OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND A. H. CHOITZ & COMPANY, INCORPOR_- ATED OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A JOHN DEERE TURF TRACTOR IN THE SUM OF $4,150.80. The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer and Zielinski), 0 nays,0 absent. ORDINANCES, THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 5064 -69 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,500.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT B -725, "OFFICE EQUIPMENT" IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CONTROLLER. The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer and Zielinski), 0 nays,0 absent. ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE MAKING OF A TEMPORARY LOAN FOR THE GENERAL FUND AND THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF WARRANTS OF THE CITY FOR SUCH PURPOSE. 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 March 10, 1969. Councilman Craven seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE MUNICIPAL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS LYING NORTH OF DOUGLAS ROAD, WEST OF MAPLE ROAD AND SOUTH OF THE NORTHERN INDIANA TOLL ROAD. The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the Ordinance-be referred to the Area Plan Commission and the Annexation Committee for a report. Councilman Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried, ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE MUNICIPAL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, WHICH IS GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS LYING EAST OF LINDEN ROAD, SOUTH OF INWOOD ROAD AND NORTH OF THE SOUTH BEND BY -PASS. L REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1969 The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Allen made a motion that the Ordinance be referred to the Area Plan Commission and the Annexation Committee for a report. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND VARIOUS SUPPLIERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT TOTALING $8,670.83. 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, March 10, 1969. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND VARIOUS SUPPLIERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT TOTALING $9,712.31. The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Szymkowiak made the motion that the Ordinance be set for public hearing, March 10, 1969. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 205 -69 WHEREAS, GOD, in His Infinite Wisdom, has called from this life, MRS. ELLA M. MORRIS, South Bend Civic Leader who gave .generously of her time and resources to make South Bend a better place in which to live and rear children WHEREAS, her untimely death has brought much grief and sorrow to her bereaved family and many friends. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the members of the COMMON COUNCIL, hereby extend to MRS. JUDD LEIGHTON, and MRS. OLIVER C. CARMICHAEL, JR. daughters of MRS. ELLA M. MORRIS, and to the other members of the family our sincere sympathy in this their deepest hour of sorrow; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a page be set aside in the Council Records in the City of South Bend and this Resolution be copied thereon and a copy duly certified by the Clerk be sent to Mrs. Judd Leighton and Mrs. Oliver C. Carmichael, Jr., and other members of the family. /s/ Mrs. Janet S. Allen /s/ Gerald Reinke Is/ Walter M. Szymkowiak /s/ John V. Wise fs/ Fred D. Craven /s/ William W. Grounds /s/ Robert O. Laven /s/ Albert E. Palmer. /s/ Raymond C. Zielinski Adopted by the COMMON COUNCIL of the City of South Bend, Indiana this 24th day of February 1969. /s/ Kathryn L. Blough, City Clerk APPROVED: Robert 0. Laven /s/ President,of the Common Council REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1969 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Allen thanked all the councilmen for returning their district maps with suggested possible sites for low- income public housing in their districts. Councilman Craven stated that it was his understanding that Fireman's Holiday pay could be taken out of this year's budget. Councilman Allen agreed that this was also her understanding. However, Councilman Craven said the Council was advised by Robert M. Parker, Chief Deputy Attorney, that to raise firemen's pay midway in a budget year was not permitted, only a decrease in salary budget is possible. Councilman Craven said that holiday pay should be included in next year's budget. Councilman Reinke asked that it go on record that the statements of Councilman Craven and Councilman Allen were their own personal statements and not the reflec- tion of the Council. He said that he understood the increase could.not be made in this year's budget. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Wise accepted the responsibility of helping the singing organization find a suitable meeting place. This before this evening's meeting. They sang original songs, can help change the attitude of the world and help people and should work together for a better world. OLD BUSINESS "Up With People" young people's group entertained the Common Council not protest music, which they believe to realize they are all the same Councilman Craven stated that so many of the city cars have a front plate with just..one number on them and he wondered if that was the city's method of identification. Lloyd Taylor, City Engineer said this was identification for maintenance purposes. Councilman Laven suggested a nice decal with the City Seal for all City vehicals. This would be under the jurisdiction of the Board of Works. Mr. Taylor agreed this was a good idea. Councilman Laven Announced a meeting in Council Chambers with local PTA presidents and the area PTA Council and other interested groups on Tuesday, February 25, 1969 at 7:30 P.M. He urged all Councilmen to be in attendance. There being to adjourn. at 9:30 p.m. ATTEST: no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Grounds made a motion Councilman Zielinski seconded the motion. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned APPROVED: PRESIDENT