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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-10-69 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING MARCH 10, 1969 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 10, 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, March 101". 1969, at 8:14 p.m., with all members present. The meeting was called to order by President Robert 0. 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 inspected the minutes of February 24, 1969 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 There being no objections, the report was accepted as read, and placed on file. CITIZENS REQUESTS - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS Council President Robert 0. Laven acknowledged a visiting group of young men from the South Bend Chapter of the Order of DeMolay and also several John Adams High School students. He commended them on their interest in City Government. Councilman Zielinski read the following petition for members of the LaSalle Park District: To The Members of the Common Council City of South Bend State'of Indiana Gentlemen: We, the people of the Area in the City of South Bend, Indiana, known as the LaSalle Park District, petition the Members of the Common Council of the said City of South Bend, Indiana and the South Bend Redevelopment Commission, for the right and the privilege of continuing to have our own Neighborhood Tavern in our Community. Respectfully submitted, :February 20, 1969. Members of the LaSalle Park District South Bend, Indiana Councilman Laven recommended the petition be 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 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." 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. 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 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." 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. 153 REGULAR MEETING REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: MARCH 10, 1969 Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "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." Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Al William W. Grounds Chairman There being no objections, the report was accepted as read, and placed on file. ORDINANCES, THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 5065 -69 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 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. 5066 -69 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 third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer and Zielinski), ORDINANCES, THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 5067 -69 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. (Councilmen 0 nays, 0 absent. 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 PROHIBITING THE EXPOSING OF MINORS TO HARMFUL MATERIALS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. 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 on March 24, 1969.' Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 206 -69 RESOLUTION OF LOCAL GOVERNING BODY APPROVING CHANGES IN BUDGET, WORK PROGRAM AND ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE ON COMPREHENSIVE CITY DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM. WHEREAS, The City of South Bend, Indiana, on March 26, 1968, resolved to undertake a comprehensive city demonstration program to rebuild or revitalize blighted and deteriorating areas and generally improve conditions for the people who live in such areas; and WHEREAS, The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development has authorized the City of South Bend, Indiana, to embark on a program pursuant to Title I of 0134: REGULAR MEETING MARCH 10, 1969 IIRESOLUTION NO. 206 -69 (Continued) the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966 to make grants to, and contract with, City Demonstration programs; and WHEREAS, the Secretary has authorized a lessor amount for such program than was previously approved by the Common Council, thereby necessitating a revised budget, and a revised work program; NOW,THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Common changes in the budget and work program and the for the comprehensive demonstration program. Adopted this 10th day of March, 1969 Council approves the proposed proposed administrative structure /s/ Walter M. Szymkowiak A Member of The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. Speaking in favor of the Resolution Mr. Charles Lennon, Executive Director of the Model Neighborhood Program outlined the progress made so far and stated that the revised work program has been set up on a month by month basis. The Federal Government approved a $167,000 one -year plan budget, of which $134,000.01 will come from federal grants and $41,500 in local non -cash contributions. A 60 -man model plan 'F agency; 36 elected from the neighborhood,and 24 city -wide representatives, will be appointed by ;the Mayor. :The election will take place Wednesday, April 2, 1969. The planning will be done from March 15 this year to March 15, 1970. This is a neighborhood improvement plan project which involves an area more than a square mile extending west from William St. to Bendix Drive. Councilman Reinke inquired of Councilman Laven whether the Council has control over the program budget. Councilman Laven stated the Council will make the final decisions on expenditures. Printed notices are being mailed to the residents explaining the program and urging them to participate in the election. Virginia Guthrie, Civic Planning Association representative, stated that she had not.had suffi- cient time to study the documentation that Mr. Lennon had provided for the Council. Councilman Reinke made a motion that a 10- minute recess be taken at this time so Miss Guthrie could review the budget. Councilman Craven seconded the motion. Motion Carried. Time: 8:37 p.m. The meeting of the Common Council reconvened at 8:41 p.m. President Robert O. Laven presided. Miss Guthrie said she understood the resolution was going to be passed at this time but she said that in the future she would like to receive a copy of this type of information before each meeting so she could study it more closely. Councilman Allen voiced her disapproval of the large sum of money being spent for travel expenses by the staff. Councilman Reinke asked who would set guide lines as to what officials would be paid for mileage. Mr. Lennon said the Board would set the guide lines. Councilman Laven said a requirement of this Board or agency would be to submit vouchers in the normal city procedure. Councilman Laven stated that Mr. Lennon had done a difficult job very well and wished him well in his program. Councilman Szymkowiak promised he would work closely with Mr. Lennon. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the Resolution be adopted by a roll call vote. Council- man Wise seconded the motion. Motion carried. 9 ayes (Councilmen Allen, Craven, Grounds, Laven, Palmer, Reinke, Szymkowiak, Wise and Zielinski.) 0 nays. 0 absent. RESOLUTIONS IRESOLUTION NO. 207 -69 RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM IN AN AREA OF THE SOUTHEAST PART OF THE CITY WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Analysis recently prepared by the Area Plan Commission, recommends various governmental action to arrest blight and deteriora- tion within the City of South Bend, and WHEREAS, said Neighborhood Analysis designates the general area south of the central businesstas requiring immediate attention, and WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes that a program should be undertaken to rehabilitate and renew this area: NOW, THEREFORE, the Common Council requests the Redevelopment Commission to initiate steps to investigate and develop an application for a Neighborhood Development Program covering the general area located south of the central busi- ness district with priority consideration given to the area generally referred to as the Ohio - Keasey area. 4 district Adopted this 10th day of March , 1969 /s/ Robert O. Laven A Member of the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 207 -69 (Continued) MARCH 10, 1969 A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. Council - President Robert 0. Laven made the following statement: "The Council has initiated action to the Redevelopment Commis- sion to conduct a study as it applies to the 1968 Housing Law to look into the entire area. The Council recognizes the condition of the area and is expressing their concern in this form and are directing the Department of Redevelopment to conduct such a further study. This is the purpose of this Resolution this evening. In our districts, stress has been maintained on the need to involve and keep posted the area residents. We also further understand the concern to be kept cognizant of the situation." Councilman Allen asserted that she wanted to go on record that she does not approve a large, multi -stage program - -'only in the immediate Ohio - Keasey area." Councilman Szymkowiak stated it -was most important to upgrade the property in this area. Councilman Craven said anything that is done will come before the Council on a year -to -year basis and we will see it as it develops. Councilman Grounds declared he was opposed to a complete urban renewal program and wants to avert the tearing out of a lot of homes. He stated that "we can help in other ways, such as making loans, improving streets and rehabilitation." Councilman Reinke made a motion that the Resolution be adopted by a roll call vote. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carries. 9 ayes, (Councilmen Allen, Craven, Grounds, Laven, Palmer, Reinke, Szymkowiak, Wise and Zielinski) 0 nays 0 absent. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Allen asked if a new junk auto ordinance has been prepared as yet. City Attorney Crumpacker disclosed that he has written to other cities that have workable junk auto laws upon which to pattern one for our city, however, he stated "as it stands, we can't go on private property to remove junk cars. Junk cars parked on streets are covered by existing ordinances." Councilman Reinke instructed the Clerk, to write a letter of condolence to Mayor Lloyd Allen on the recent death of his brother, Charles, who lived in Indianapolis. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Zielinski made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Grounds seconded the motion. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:24 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: CLERK l� I PRESIDENT