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Home My WebLink About05-12-69 Council Meeting Minutesv V REGULAR MEETING MAY 12, 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, May 12, 1969 at 9:00 p.m., all members present. Council -Pies Robert 0. Laven called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Grounds, Wise Szymkowiak, Zielinski, Palmer and Reinke ABSENT: None REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MINUTES To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your committee on the inspection and supervision of the minutes, would respectfully report that they have inspected the minutes of April 28, 1969 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 There being no objection, the report was accepted as read and placed on file. it 185 REGULAR MEETING MAY 12, 1969 CITIZENS REQUESTS - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS Mr. Roman Kowalski, 802 Birchwood Drive, commented that the local newspapers and television stations should have given coverage to the "Little 500" races at Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana because many local young men participated in the event. Miss Virginia Guthrie, South Bend Civic Planning Association, complimented our local Fire and Police Departments on their fine Open House held during last week's Police and Fire Week. Council - President Laven directed the Clerk to send a letter to the Police Chief and Fire Chief thanking them for their efforts in holding an Open House for the People of South Bend. This direction was unanimously approved by the Council. COMMUNICATION FROM BRUCE H. STEWART, ATTORNEY Doran, Manion, Boynton & Kamm St. Joseph Bank Building South Bend, Indiana, 46601 May 7, 1969 Common Council City Hall South Bend, Indiana Re: Rezoning Petition of Lester E. Bassett, Barbara E. Bassett, James M. Bassett, and Helen Bartol Gentlemen: I have been instructed by my clients to make formal request that the rezoning petition filed on behalf of my said clients with regard to property located at 123 East Ireland Road, South Bend, Indiana be withdrawn. We hereby make such request. Sincerely, Bruce H. Stewart, Attorney for Petitioners cc: Area Plan Commission City Clerk There being no objection, the letter was accepted as read, and placed on file. REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE To the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana: Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND CERTAIN LAND CONTIGUOUS THERETO. (STATE ROAD #23 AND VANESS STREET)" Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable and that the Third Reading of the Ordinance be held on May 26, 196 /s/ William W. Grounds 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, Indiana: Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, IDENTIFIED AS ORDINANCE NO. 4990, ORDINANCE NO. 3702, AS AMENDED, TO THE EXTENT IT IS STILL EFFECTIVE, AND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SECTIONS 40 -1 TO SECTIONS 40 -43, AS AMENDED, TO THE EXTENT IT IS STILL EFFECTIVE." (LOCATION: MAIN & EWING STREETS) 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 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, Indiana: Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25, SECTION 61 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO OVERTIME PARKING, AS AMENDED." Respectfully report that they ];lave examined the matter and that in their opinion the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable, as amended. /s/ William W. Grounds There being no objection the report was accepted as read and placed on file. REGULAR MEETING MAY 12, 1969 ORDINANCES, THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 5082 -69 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, IDENTIFIED AS ORDINANCE NO. 4990, ORDINANCE NO. 3702, AS AMENDED, TO THE EXTENT IT IS STILL EFFECTIVE, AND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SECTIONS 40 -1 TO SECTIONS 40 -43, AS AMENDED, TO THE EXTENT IT IS STILL EFFECTIVE. (LOCATION: MAIN & EWING STREETS) The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Zielinski, Wise, Reinke and Palmer) 0 nays ORDINANCES, THIRD READING GRDINANCE NO. 5083 -69 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25 SECTION 61 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO OVERTIME PARKING AS AMENDED. The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Zielinski, Reinke and Palmer) 1 nay, (Councilman Wise) ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY WATER WORKS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND THE CLOW CORPORATION, BENSENVILLE, ILLINOIS, FOR THE PURCHASE OF: I. WATER MAIN PIPE OF CAST IRON OR DUCTILE AND FITTINGS: II. MECHANICAL JOINT GATE VALVES, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $138,024.36. The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Palmer made a motion that the Ordinance be set for public hearing on June 9, 1969. Councilman Zielinski seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY WATER WORKS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND LAYNE- NORTHERN COMPANY, INCORPORATED, MISHAWAKA, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A DEEP WELL PUMP AND MOTOR, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $6,180.00. The Ordinance was given first reading by made a motion that the Ordinance be set seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING ORDINANCE title and second reading in full. Councilman Reinke for public hearing on June 9, 1969. Councilman Palmer AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3232 ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, THEREAFTER AMENDED AND AS ADOPTED AND CODIFIED OCTOBER 14, 1963, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND. The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. made a motion that the Ordinance be sent to the Redistricting Committee for Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE YEAR, 1970. Councilman Reinke further study. The Ordinance was given first reading by title. Councilman Allen objected to the second reading asserting that this was not the Ordinance handed the Councilmen at the Caucus meeting held on Thursday before Monday night Council meetings. She said she was not going to hold up the secon reading but she did not think this should become a general practice. The Clerk then proceeded with the second reading in full. Councilman Palmer made a motion that the Ordinance go to the Fees and Salaries Committee for study. Councilman Grounds seconded the motion.* Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that all the Councilmen discuss the Ordinance in the Fees and Salaries Committee and revise the salaries in the committee. Councilman Allen seconded the motion but withdrew her second. Councilman Szymkowiak's motion was defeated. *Motion carried. REGULAR MEETING MAY 12, 1969 ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING (Continued) AN ORDINANCE FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR 1970. Councilman Allen then amended the motion to read - the Ordinance go to the Fees and Salaries Committee for study and that all members of the Council be informed of the date of their meeting and also be invited to offer suggestions and criticisms, however, they may not vote as members of the Committee. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 211 -69 RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR A PLANNING GRANT. WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council adopted a resolution authorizing the City of South Bend, Indiana, to file an application with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (herein called the "Secretary ") for a grant to assist it in planning and developing a compre- hensive city demonstration program, and WHEREAS, such application has been duly filed and has been approved by the Secretary and, WHEREAS, the Secretary has tendered a proposed contract under which the United States of America (herein called the "Government ") agrees to make a grant to pay the lesser of $134,000 or 800% of the costs of planning and developing of a comprehensive city demonstration program, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, as follows: Section 1. The proposed Contract, designated "Contract for Planning Grant for a Comprehensive City Demonstration Program ", consisting of Parts I and II, under which the Govern- ment will make a grant to the City of South Bend, Indiana, to aid in the planning and developing of a comprehensive city demonstration program pursuant to Section 104 of the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966, is hereby approved. Section 2. The Mayor, Lloyd M. Allen of the City of South Bend, Indiana, or his lawful successor is hereby authorized and directed to execute said.proposed Contract and is further authorized to execute amendments to said Contract, provided such amendments do riot "in- crease the monetary obligation of the City of South Bend, Indiana. The Mayor, Lloyd M. Allen, is hereby authorized and directed to impress and attest the official seal on the necessary counterparts of said proposed Contract and any amendments thereto, and forward such counter- parts to the Secretary for execution on behalf of the Government, together with such other documents relative to the approval and execution thereof, as well as to this Resolution as may be required by the Government. Section 3. Mayor Lloyd M. Allen, or his lawful successor, is hereby authorized to file requisitions, together with necessary supporting documents, with the Government, from time to time as grant funds are required, requesting payments to be made on account of the grant provided for ih -said Contract, and to do and perform all other things and acts required to be done or performed in order to obtain such payments. Section 4. The City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby gives its assurance that the necessary non- Federal share of the cost of the planning activities, undertaken pursuant to its application as modified and the grant contract, will be duly provided. Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. Submitted for consideration this 12th day of May, 1969. /s/ Walter M. Szymkowiak Member of the Common Council Adopted by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana this 12th day of May, 1969. fs/ Robert 0. Laven President of the Common Council Presented by me to the Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, this 13th day of May, 1969. /s/ Kathryn L. Blough Kathryn L. Blough, City Clerk Approved and signed by me this 16h day of May, 1969. /s/ Lloyd M. Allen, Lloyd M. All -en, Mayor REGULAR MEETING MAY 12, 1969 u RESOLUTION NO. 211 -69 (Continued) Speaking in favor of the resolution was Mr. Charles Lennon, Model Cities Director. He explained this resolution authorized the City to enter into a contract to obtain a $134,000.00 grant to carry out the Model Neighborhood program. He stated that the big success of the Model Cities program in South Bend has been due to good publicity from the local newspapers and television stations, local neighborhood residents participation and the consideration from the Common Council. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the resolution be adopted. Councilman Reinke seconded the motion. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Grounds asked that a letter be directed to the Indiana State Highway Commission seeking restoration of the pavement on U.S. 420 in the 2300 and 2400 block of Lincoln Way West. Council- President Laven asked that the City Bus System be asked to provide bus service to the Public Housing project at Marquette Avenue and Hamilton Streets. He directed the Clerk to write both letters. The Council unanimously approved a motion by Councilman Reinke that the Council extend its sympathy to City Clerk Kathryn L. Blough, whose mother Mrs. Katherine Fahner died Monday in Reed City,Michigan, in the form of a Resolution at the next Council meeting. In reply to Councilman Szymkowiak's question concerning the repairing of the fence around the City Cemetery on LaPorte Avenue, City Engineer Lloyd Taylor said the Schuell Fence Company has the order to repair it and they will have it fixed before Memorial Day. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Grounds made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried. Time: 10:00 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: /I v AJ - PRESIDENT