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Home My WebLink About07-20-70 Council Special Committee of the Whole Meeting MinutesJULY 20, 1970 SPECIAL MEETING Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, met in Special Session in the County -City Building, in the Council Chambers, on July 20, 1970 at 8:10 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Council President Robert 0. Laven, who presided. The invoca- tion.was given by Reverend Matt Kafka, St. Adalbert Church, S. Olive Street, South Bend, Indiana Council President Laven instructed the Clerk to read the Notice of Special Meeting of the Common Council that was received by each Councilman. TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL: NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL You are hereby notified that there will beta "Sp cial Meting" of thlocommon council of the City of South Bend, Indiana on the 20th day of y, City Building, in the Council Chambers, for the purpose of: A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED ORDINANCES: AN ORDINANCE FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE YEAR 1971. AND AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY OF FIREMEN FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1971. AND AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY OF POLICEMEN FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR OF 1971. The Chief of Police or any member of Police Force is directed to serve a copy of this notice to each member of the Common Council and make Dated: July 15, 1970 Robert 0. Laven, President, Common Council /s/ Kathryn L Blough In City Clerk of the City of South Bend, The within call came to hand this 15th day of July, 1970, which I served by reading the same to each Councilman upon the date designated, as follows: Janet S. Allen /s/ F. D. Craven Fred D. Craven /s/ Gerald C. Reinke Gerald Reinke /j Al Palmer Albert E. Palmer William W. Grounds walter M. S Walter M. 5 John V. Wise Raymond C. Zielinski 400 SPECIAL MEETING JULY 20, 1970 Special Meeting Notice Continued or by leaving a certified copy thereof at the last and usual place of residence of such members as I was unable to find, as follows: /s/ William W. Grounds /s/ Robert 0. Laven /s/ Raymond C. Zielinski /s/ Janet Allen /s/ John Wise Signed /s/ Bruce R. Stickley #151 Member of the South Bend Police Department ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Laven, Allen, Reinke, Craven, Grounds Szymkowiak, Palmer and Zielinski Absent: Councilman Wise Council President Laven entertained a motion to resolve the Council into the Committee of the Whole on the state of the City to consider the items listed on the agenda for the consideration of the Committee of the Whole. Councilman Zielinski so moved and Councilman Grounds seconded the motion. Motion carried. Time: 8:11 p.m. IICOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING 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 the County -City Building on Monday, July 20, 1970, at 8:12 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairman William W. Grounds. 11 ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY OF POLICEMEN FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR OF 1971. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above Ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Miss Virginia Guthrie, Executive Secretary of the South Bend Civic Planning Association, Inc. read the following letter and asked that it be entered into the record: II July 17, 1970 Members of the Committee of the Whole South Bend Common Council South Bend, Indiana 11Mrs. Allen and Gentlemen: After much deliberation and consideration that members of the Police and Fire Depart- ments have tenure and are independent of changes in city administration, we are approving the salaries as proposed for these two Departments. We consider the service by these two departments is being rendered in an effective manner under difficult circumstances. Further that the work is of the utmost importance and that it is essential to maintain the high calibre of the personnel. Respectfully, SOUTH BEND CIVIC PLANNING ASSN. INC. by order of the Board of Directors Miss Virginia Guthrie /s/ Assistant Secretary Miss Guthrie asked Chief Loren Bussert to comment on the Educational program as written in the Ordinance and whether or not it is working satisfactorily. He said the emphasis as placed on education in the Ordinance is very effective, and in addition, the Cadet program has been very successful in attracting new applicants. He said he believes the Law Enforcement Educational Act, which the Police Cadet program is a part of, has helped up -grade the department. He also answered various questions from the Councilmen. Councilman Zielinski made a motion that the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried. 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. SPECIAL MEETING - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JULY 20, 1970 nPnTNANCE AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY OF FIREMEN FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1971. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above Ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Miss Virginia Guthrie, Assistant Secre- tary , South Bend Civic Planning Association, said the same letter as read for the Police Annual Pay Ordinance would also apply to the Firemen's Annual Pay Ordinance,(see page 400). There were no further comments on the Ordinance. Councilmen Szymkowiak made a motion that the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Councilman Zielinski seconded the motion. Motion carried. 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE YEAR 1971. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above Ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Mayor Lloyd M. Allen spoke on behalf of the proposed ordinance. He stated that the Council had a.difficult task before them. However, he stated that they must arrive at an equitable balance, keeping in mind that they have a respon- sibility to the taxpayers and the employees of the city. Mr. Kenneth Buhle, a representative of the Teamsters Union, which represents many city employees, submitted the following letter in support of the proposed ordinance. July 20, 1970 Mr. Frederick D. Craven 1012 East Fairview South Bend, Indiana 46614 Dear Mr. Craven: The City Council will shortly be considering the budget insofar as it affects the South Bend City Employees. As you may know, we represent a significant number of the City Employees in the various departments. I wish to let you know that we strongly support the recommendations of the City Administration that these employees be given a 6/ increase in their wages. We are all aware of the repid increase in the cost -of- living which has dealt very harshly with employees in the wage brackets under consideration. For example, the cost -of- living rose slightly over 2/ during the first four months of this year. Projected for the full year of 1970, we would have in excess of a 6/ rise in the cost -of- living. This increase would, of course, never be recovered even if the 6/ increase in wages is approved for next year. Incidentally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has determined that an urban family of four would require an annual income of $10,077.00 to maintain what they classify as an "intermediate" standard living in the spring of •1969. This so- called intermediate standard of living, which is by no means a luxury one, is 11/ higher than the identical budget figured for the spring of 1967. I don't have to tell you that the income of the men whom we represent does not approach the standard of living outlined in the BLS survey. In general, therefore, while we truly believe that the proposed 6% increase is inadequate, we ask you to support it as the very minimum owed by the community to its employees. Sincerely, CHAUFFEURS, TEAMSTERS AND HELPERS LOCAL UNION NO. 364 /s/ Norman C. Murrin President 9w cc: Michael J. Lawrence Ken Buhle 462 SPECIAL MEETING - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE JULY 20, 1970 ORDINANCE - (FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES CONT'D.) Miss Virginia Guthrie, Assistant Secretary, South Bend Civic Planning Assoc., observed that as proposed, the salary increases would mean a 42 -cent increase in the property taxes for each $100 of assessed valuations. She said the low - income taxpayers deserve serious consideration. She read the following letter from the South Bend Civic Planning Assoc. Board of Directors: July 17, 1970 Members of the Committee of the Whole South Bend Common Council South Bend, Indiana Mrs. Allen and Gentlemen: With reference to the general salary ordinance before you Monday evening (July 20th) we recommend for the year 1971 that all salaries included in this ordinance be increased four per cent (4/) over the amount paid in 1970. This will absorb the major portion of the increase in the cost of living which we believe should be shared by the employees and not paid entirely by the home owners and 'property taxpayers. We consider that a change in the method of counting days of paid vacation, from calendar days to working days, gives additional days of paid vacation, and that this is a new and added benefit to employees for 1971. Retirement plans are a good and accepted means of keeping employees through an extended period of time. But where employment results from election or appointment by elected persons, retire- ment plans, we believe, can be of little beneficial effect. Therefore we oppose establishing a new retirement plan for elected or appointed city employees. Respectfully, SOUTH BEND CIVIC PLANNING ASSN. INC. By order of the Board of Directors /s/ (Miss) Virginia Guthrie Assistant Secretary Mrs Lee Swan, 2022 S. Swygart St., Miss Fanny Grunwald, 227 S. Frances St., and Roman Kowalski, 802 Birchwood St., spoke against the high proposals in the ordinance. Mr. Richard J. Pfeil, President of the Board of Park Commissioners, defended substantial pay proposals for Park Depart- ment employees. He cited several employees who were doing an outstanding job. Councilman Allen noted that she did not feel the large increases in salaries were justified. Councilman Reinke, chairman of the Fees & Salaries Committee, stated that he felt the employees should have a cost of living increase. Council- President Laven observed that the salaries were recommended by the Fees & Salaries Committee, which consisted of Councilmen Reinke, Chairman, and Grounds, Zielinski and Craven. He commended them for a good job and also thanked the department heads for their cooperation. Councilman Laven made a motion carried. Time: 9:07 p.m. The Committee of the for a recess. Councilman Allen seconded the motion. Motion Whole reconvened at 11:00 p.m. ordinance: Councilman Reinke read the following amendments to the proposed Controller 10,711 Director of Purchasing 11,521 Chief Deputy Controller 9,875 City Engineer 16,198 Assistant City Engineer 11,495 Project Engineer 10,973 Draftsman 6,466 City Attorney 11,000 Chief Deputy City Attorney 6,750 Deputy City Attorney 4,500 Legal Advisor 4,000 Building Commissioner 13,846 Assistant Building Commissioner 8,158 Street Superintendent 11,756 Utility Commissioner 11000 Model Cities Program Director 16,720 Utilities Director 13,585 Employees' Safety Director 8,000 Director, Sub - Standard Buildings 8,158 Radio Dispatcher 6,172 Superintendent I 11,246 Superintendent.IV 12,000 Assistant Superintendent I 9,546 Assistant Superintendent II 9,962 Assistant Superintendent III 10,158 Assistant Superintendent IV 10,350 403 SPECIAL MEETING - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE JULY 20, 1970 ORDINANCE - (FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, CONT-D.) Operator II $6,132 Auditor III 9,683 Chemist I 9,000 Chemist II 9,400 Chemist III 9,600 Chemist IV 9,800 Assistant Chemist I 8,174 Assistant Chemist II 8,574 Assistant Chemist III 8,774 Assistant Chemist IV 8,974 Meter Reader IV 6,088 Chief Deputy City Clerk 6,400 Barrett Law Clerk 7,500 Bailiff 6,265 Manager, Morris Auditorium 9,000 Cementery Sexton 7,581 Communications Supervisor 10,000 Radio Technician II 8,959 Director, HR & F.E.P.C. 13,376 Field Worker I 8,674 Field Worker II 9,1.07 Sealer of Weights & Measures 9,683 Assistant Superintendent, Business 10,017 Attendant, Storyland Zoo 1,130 Cashier, Erskine & Elbel 3,151 Refrigeration & Pool Engineer 8,000 Greenskeeper 7,500 Exec. Director, Dept. of Redevelopment 16,000 Assoc. Director, Dept. of Redevelopment 13,063 Asst. Director, Dept. of Redevelopment 11,495 Redevelopment Engineer 11,234 Relocation - Rehabilitation Officer 8,778 Commercial Rehabilitation Specialist 7,733 Relocation Director 9,405 Rehabilitation Director 8,883 Relocation Officer 8,778 Planner 9,092 Real Estate Officer 10,450 Finance Officer 8,778 Financial Advisor 8,360 Personnel Supervisor 2,671 Mayor's Secretary 6,300 Secretary II 5,398 Secretary III 6,221 Crossing Guard II 1,858 E.D.P. Manager 10,000 E.D.P. Programmer ' 7,800 Machine Operator 6,000 Keypunch Operator 5,000 Model Cities, Assistant Program Director 11,495 Project Coordinator 9,000 Councilman Reinke made a motion that the amendments be adopted. Councilman Craven seconded the motion. Motion carried. Councilman Reinke made a motion that the Ordinance go to the Council favorable, as amended. Councilman Zielinski seconded the motion. Motion carried. 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. There being no further business to be considered before the Committee of the Whole, Chairman Grounds entertained a motion to rise and report to the Council. Councilman Allen so moved, seconded by Councilman Zielinski. Motion carried. Time: 11:10 p.m. (ATTEST: CI' APP ED: CHAIRMAI i