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Home My WebLink About07-14-69 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING TTTT.V 7 _ l.�hC) JULY 14, 1969 1, 20164 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, met in the Council Chambers in City Hall on Monday, July 14, 1969 at 8:00, eight members present, one member absent, (Council President Robert 0. Laven) The meeting was called to order by Council Vice - President Fredrick D. Craven, who presided. ROLL CALL Present: Councilman Allen,Craven, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer, Zielinski and Reinke Absent: Councilman Laven 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 June 23, 1969 meeting of the Council and found them correct. They therefore recommend that the same be approved. There being no objections, the Report was accepted as read and placed on file. CITIZENS REQUESTS - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS Mr. Dalosko of the Veterans of Foreign Wars presented awards to Councilmen Wise and Allen and City Controller James Bickel, who represented the Mayor, for their participation in the Loyalty Day Parade held on April 26, 1969. This day was set aside as Loyalty Day by President Nixon and proclaimed by Governor Whitcomb and the Veterans of Foreign Wars to be held in the United States to conteract the Russian May Day, giving each American a day on which to demonstrate their loyalty to our Country. Councilman Craven introduced a group of young people in the audience from the Broadway Christian Parish. They were given a warm welcome of applause from the members in the Council Chambers. MAI REGULAR MEETING JULY 14, 1969 PETITION PETITION FOR ANNEXATION OF REAL ESTATE 27 Acre Tract, Portage North of Fillmore Road West of Lombardy Drive South Bend, Indiana July 8, 1969 To the Honorable Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana Neva L. Templeton, your petitioner, respectfully represents and shows: 1. The petitioner is the owner in fee simple of the tract of land comprising approxi- mately twenty -seven (27) acres in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 5, Township 37 North, Range 2 East in Portage Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, which tract is situated West of Lombardy Drive and North of Fillmore Road and is situated outside the corpor- ate boundaries of the civil city of South Bend but adjacent thereto, and which is more partic- ularly described as follows: A part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 5, Township 37 North, Range 2 East located in St. Joseph County, Indiana, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Section 5, thence North along the East line of said Section 5, 986.2 feet; thence West 1319.87 feet to the West line of said Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 5, said line being also the East line of the recorded plat of Portage Gardens, an addition recorded in the office of the County Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana; thence South along said East line of Portage Gardens, 988.71 feet to the South line of said Section 5; thence East along said South line of Section 5, 481:feet, thence North parallel with said West line of the South- east 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, 476 feet; thence East parallel with said South' line of Section 5, 260 feet; thence South parallel with said West line of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, 476 feet to the South line of said Section 5; thence East along said South line of Section 5, 582.1 feet to the place of beginning. 2. Petitioner desires that said tract of land be annexed to and become a part of the civil city of South Bend. WHEREFORE, petitioner respectfully requests that all requisite procedure be undertaken and pursued to the adoption of an ordinance annexing said real estate to the civil city of South Bend. Is/ Neva L. Templeton Attorneys F. J. Nimitz and John Montgomery Councilman Allen made a motion that the petition be placed in the Annexation Committee and simultaneously forwarded to the Area Plan Commission for their study and recommendations, which recommendations are to be redirected to the Annexation Committee for a report to the Council. Councilman Wise seconded the motion. Motion carried. 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent, (Councilman Laven, COMMUNICATION Robert C. Beutter, Atty. at Law 437 Lincoln Way East Mishawaka, Indiana 46544 July 7, 1969 Mrs. Kathryn L. Blough South Bend City Clerk South Bend City Hall South Bend, Indiana Re: Petition of Harry Jenner and Cora Jenner, and Ronald L. Snyder and Patricia A. Snyder, to rezone Lot No. 1, McKinley Terrace Addition, South Bend Dear Mrs. Blough: Please be advised that I am attorney for the petitioners in the above captioned rezoning. This matter was heard by the Area Plan Commission on June 17, 1969, and received an unfavorable recommendation. My clients do not wish to pursue this matter any further and have directed me to send this letter requesting that you strike this matter from your agenda and take no further action thereon If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Robert C. Beutter RCB/k cc: Mr. Robert Laven, President Common Council of the City of South Bend 2628 South Michigan South Bend, Indiana /s/ 14� REGULAR MEETING JULY 14,, 1969 COMMUNICATION International Institute of Municipal Clerks Museum of Science & Industry 57th & Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60637 LEADERSHIP HONOR TO LOCAL CLERK - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KATHRYN L. BLOUGH, South Bend, Indiana - CITY CLERK has received an appointment as a Committeeman of the IIMC 1969 -70, Legislation Committee for the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, thus taking her place within the Leadership Corps of this professional organization. In announcing "this very important appointment to provide a truly significant service" IIMC President Joseph T. Carneyheq ty Clerk of Englewood, New Jersey, asserted that "We are very fortunate that Mrs. Blough will,,IIMC plan, develop and institute its dynamic programs for the betterment of the free world's local governments. Interested people with her abilities are difficult to find." The new Committeeman, who has been CITY CLERK since January 1, 1964, joined the internationa: organization of her professional colleagues in January 1964. Mrs. Blough's appointed role is a recognition of her leadership ability among the 2,000 CITY CLERK'S and like officials in as many municipalities throughout the free world. Councilman Janet S. Allen read the above communication for the Council. The report was accepted as read and placed on file. REPORT FROM THE CITY CONTROLLER The report of the City Controller for Each Councilman received a copy of the the report be accepted and placed on carried. ORDINANCE, FIRST AND SECOND READING the month of June, 1969 was submitted to the Council. report prior to the meeting. Councilman Allen moved that file. Councilman Zielinski seconded the motion.Motion AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $39,400.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE BUILDING AND SINKING SEWER FUND FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES. 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 July 28, 1969. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE, FIRST AND SECOND READING AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,654.00 TO ACCOUNT C -11, "SERVICES PERSONAL" AND IN THE AMOUNT OF $286.00 TO ACCOUNT C -213, "TRAVELING EXPENSES ", IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND ALL BEING WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. 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 July 28, 1969. Councilman Zielinski seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE, FIRST AND SECOND READING AN ORDINANCE CREATING A "JUNK VEHICLE FUND" AND DENOMINATING THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY AS THE DEPARTMENT OF CITY GOVERN- MENT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REMOVAL, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF ABANDONED VEHICLES ACCORDING TO THE ABANDONED VEHICLE ACT ENACTED BY THE 1969 INDIANA GENERAL ASSEMBLY. 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 July 28, 1969. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried. REGULAR MEETING JULY 14, 1969 RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. 215 -69 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TWO DIRECTORS TO THE SOUTH BEND TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION AND FIXING THEIR INITIAL TERMS OF OFFICE, AS AMENDED. WHEREAS, under the provisions Indiana, passed by the Common Council o the 13th day of June, 1967 and pursuant General Assembly for 1965, Chapter 337, Council to appoint two residents of the South Bend Transportation Corporation. of Ordinance No. z the 12th day of to the authority Section 12, page City of South Be: 4926 -67 of the City of South Bend, June, 1967 and signed by the Mayor on contained in the acts of the Indiana 994, it is the duty of the Common ad to the Board of Directors of the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, that the following residents of the City of South Bend are hereby appointed as directors of the South Bend Transportation Commission by the Common Council of the City of South Bend for a term of years as set forth after their respective names: John F. Kasprzak shall be one of such directors and is reappointed for a period of four years. Bernard White,(Jr) shall be one of such directors and shall fill the unexpired term of Adam S. Arnold, until August 15, 1972. and all of such appointments shall be effective from the third day of July, 1969 and the first day of July, 1969, respectively. /s/ Fredrick D. Craven A public hearing was then held on the Resolution. Councilman Allen made a motion that the name of Director White be amended to read Bernard White, Jr.. Councilman Grounds seconded the motion. Motion carried. City Controller James A. Bickel commented that a meeting of the Transportation Corp. was held recently and Mr. White participated and appeared to have ,an active interest in the Corporation. Councilman Allen moved that the resolution be adopted^ e'&%Yitilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion, Motion carried. The resolution passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes; 0 nays, 1 absent, (Council - man;Laven) UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Raymond Zielinski read the following report from the Minority members of the Redistricting Committee: To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: The Minority members of the Redistricting Committee, Walter Szymkowiak and Raymond C. Zielinski: To whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORD. #3232, ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, THEREAFTER AMENDED AND AS ADOPTED AND CODIFIED OCT. 14, 1963, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND" Respectfully report that we have examined the matter and that in our opinion: the Ordinance be adopted as filed. Further, we recommend that a Public Hearing on the Ordinance be held on July 28, 1969. /s/ Raymond C. Zielinski /s/ Walter M. Szymkowiak Councilman Grounds made a motion that the report be accepted and be set for public hearing on July 28, 1969. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS" City Engineer Lloyd Taylor answered Councilman Allen's inquiries concerning the bagging of parking meters in the downtown district by contractors while construction work is going on. He explained that the City charges the contractor $1.00 per day or- _$4.00 a week while construction is underway. He explained that whenever a walkway is erected around the building, there is no charge to the contractor. Councilman Reinke moved that the Council instruct the Clerk to write a letter of appropriate communication to Mr. Charles VanDeVeire, Superintendent of the Park Department, concerning his present illness and wish him a speedy recovery. Councilman Grounds seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved by the Council. Councilman Allen commented on a recent newspaper article and picture showing young people on Marietta and Ohio Streets cutting the weeds in their neighborhood. She praised their efforts, and she said more people should follow their example. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Allen made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried. Time: 8:50 p.m. ATTEST: C ITYJ CLERK APPROVED: VICE- PRESIDENT