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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-28-70 Council Committee of the Whole Meeting MinutesCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING SEPTEMBER 28, 1970 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 28, 1970 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, met in the Council Chambers in the County -City Building on Monday, September 28, 1970 at 8:02 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Council President Robert 0. Laven. The invocation was given by Reverend George W. Phillips, Executive Director of Teens, Inc., 724 W. Washington Avenue, South Bend, Indiana. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Laven, Allen, Reinke, Craven, Szymkowiak Wise, Palmer and Zielinski. ABSENT: Councilman Grounds RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 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 Craven seconded the motion. Time: 8:05 p.m. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, met in the County - City Building, in the Committee of the Whole, in the Council Chambers on Monday, September 28, 1970 at 8:06 p.m. In the absence of Chairman William Grounds, the meeting was called to order by Council Vice - President Gerald C. Reinke, who presided. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF TWO PARCELS OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND OWNED BY THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Chief Deputy City Attorney Robert Parker spoke in behalf of the City who stated that new srate statutes authorize the city admin- istration to make transfers of real estate to another-city agency without Council approval, how- ever before a deed can be executed,by the Mayor, the ordinance for conveyance of the land to another body and approving the sale, must be passed by the Common Council. Councilman Allen objected to the demolition of the old City Hall building and stated that other cities are spending millions of dollars to restore buildings much older than our City Hall so that they will have some character left in their city. Also opposed to the demolition was Mrs. Fredrick Mutzl, 320 Parkovash, South Bend, Indiana. In reply to Councilman Laven's inquiry as to what the use of this site will be in the downtown renewal program, Mr. B. 0. Ashenfelter, executive director of the Redevelopment Department, said it has a retail credit use involved but could be changed. City Engineer Taylor said the building roof was in bad condition and the building was in need of many repairs. He also stated that for the transfer and demolition the city will be given $263,712 in non -cash credits by the federal government, which means the city will get about $750,000 in grants for downtown renewal. Attorney Parker said the two parcels of real estate involved are one parcel which was formerly used and occupied by the Water Works on Lincoln Way and Washington Streets and the site which was formerly used and occupied by the city as a City Hall and parking lot. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion, seconded by Councilman Craven, that the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Motion carried. 7 ayes, 1 nay, 1 absent (Council- man Grounds). 11 ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS TO ACCOUNT L -722, "MOTOR EQUIPMENT in the amount of $5,300.00 TO ACCOUNT L -725, "OFFICE EQUIPMENT" IN THE AMOUNT OF $600.00 AND TO ACCOUNT L -726, "OTHER EQUIPMENT" IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,100.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF SAID SUMS FROM ACCOUNT L -11, "SERVICES PERSONAL ", ALL BEING IN THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AND ALL BEING WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. City Engineer Lloyd Taylor explained that the funds were needed for the purchase of two automobiles; one of which will be used by Mr. Cecil McHenry who is in charge of weed control and abandoned vehicles; the other being a Van -type automobile; a new typewriter for the Engineering Department and radios to be used in cars. He stated the surplus funds in the account L-11 were being transferred to these accounts for the purchase of the items listed, subject to the approval of the Council. Councilman Szym- kowiak made a motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Motion carried. 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Councilman Grounds). REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 28, 1970 There being no further business to be considered before the Committee of the Whole, Chairman Reinke entertained a motion to rise and report to the Council. Councilman Allen so moved, seconded by Councilman Wise. Motion carried. Time 8:37 p.m. 1 ATTEST : CIW CLERK APPROVED: I