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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-26-71 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED Be it remembered Council Chambers members present. presided. that the Common Council of in the County -City Building The meeting was called to JANUARY 26, 1971 the City of South Bend, Indiana, reconvened in the on Tuesday, January 26, 1971 at 12:31 a.m., all order by Council - President Robert O. Laven, who REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 26, 1971 REPORT FROM THE 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 the January 11, 1971 meeting of the Council and found them correct. They therefore recommend that the same be approved. /s/ Robert O. Laven Isl Janet S. Allen s Albert E. Palmer There being no objections, the report was accepted as read and placed on file. PETITIONS Petition to amend Zoninq Ordinance: We, the undersigned do hereby respectfully make application and petition the Common Council of the City of South Bend to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as hereinafter requested, and in support of this application, the following facts are shown. 1. The property sought to be rezoned is located at approximately 1617 North Bendix Drive, South Bend, Indiana. This real estate is located on the West side of North Bendix Drive between Elwood Avenue and Keller Street, and being approximately 425 feet South of Keller Street. 2. The property is owned by Louis Gruszynski and Pelagia Kaniewski with an option to purchase by Charles H. Auger and James E. Plunkett, subject to the rezoning being granted. 3. A legal description of the property is as follows: Part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 33, Township 38 North, Range 2 East described as follows: Beginning at a point 40 feet West and 425 feet South of the Northeast corner of said Quarter Quarter Section (which point is on the West line of Bendix Drive); thence South 160 feet; thence West 565 feet, more or less, to the East line of the recorded Replat of Lincoln Plaza 2nd Addition; thence North 160 feet to the Southwest corner of the property conveyed to Robert Blum Lodge 278 Independent Order of Odd Fellows, by a deed recorded October 22, 1970 in Deed Record 731 page 635 thence East along the South line of said Odd Fellows property 565 feet to the place of beginning, in St: Joseph County, Indiana. 4. It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezoned: From "A" Residential Use and "A" Height and Area District TO "C" Commercial Use and "A" Height and Area District. 5. It is proposed that the property will be put to the following use and the following building will be constructed: One (1) Building of masonry construction, cement blocks on the sides and brick front, approximately 80 feet by 200 feet. Building to be used for offices, warehousing and wholesale display area for appliances, furniture, carpeting, kitchen cabinets, T.V.s and radios. 6. Number of off street parking spaces to be provided. Black Top will be provided for Twenty (20) parking spaces. There is sufficient land available for expansion of parking spaces, if needed. 7. Attached is a copy of (a) an existing plot plan showing my property and other surrounding properties; (b) names and addresses of all the individuals, firms or corporations owning property within 300 feet of the property sought to be rezoned; (c) site development plan. Louis Gruszynski Pelagia Kaniewski /s/ F. Jay Nimtz, their Attorney & Agent 511 W. Colfax Ave. South Bend, Indiana 46601 /s/ Charles H. Auger Petition prepared by: /s/ James E. Plunkett F. Jay Nimtz Councilman Zielinski made a motion, seconded by Councilman Grounds, that the petition be referred to the Area Plan Commission for study. Motion carried. REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Council- President Laven entertained a motion to waive the reading of the Committee of the Whole Reports. Councilman Allen so moved, seconded by Councilman Wise. Motion carried unanimously. REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 26, 1971 ORDINANCES, THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 5262 -71 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND WORTHINGTON CORPORATION, HARRISON, NEW JERSEY,. FOR THE REPAIR OF A 42MC -1 WORTHINGTON PUMP IN THE SUM OF $5,870.00. The ordinance was given third reading. Councilman Grounds made a motion, seconded Zielinski, for `passage'of the ordinance. There being no discussion on the motion, nance was passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Reinke, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer and Zielinski) 0 nays, 0 absent. ORDINANCE NO. 5263 -71 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND TRACTOR MART, INC. OF NILES, MICHIGAN, FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 1971 CUB LOW BOY 15 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,050.00. 99 by Councilman the ordi- Craven, Grounds, The ordinance was given third reading. Councilman Allen made a motion, seconded by Councilman Grounds, for passage of the ordinance. There being no discussion on the motion, the ordinance was passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Reinke, Craven, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer and Zielinski) 0 nays, 0 absent. ORDINANCE NO. 5264 -71 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COM- PANY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,887.65. The ordinance was given third reading. Councilman Zielinski made a motion, seconded by Council- man Wise, for passage of the ordinance. There being no discussion on the motion, the ordinance was passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Reinke, Craven, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer and Zielinski) 0 nays, 0 absent. ORDINANCE NO. 5265 -71 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND,GATES CHEVROLET, INCORPORATED OF SOUTH BEND; INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1)1971 CHEVROLET TRUCK IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,085.00. The ordinance was given third reading. Councilman Craven made a motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, for passage of the ordinance. There being no discussion on the motion, the ordinance was passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Reinke, Craven, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer.and Zielinski) 0 nays, 0 absent. ORDINANCE NO. 5266 -71 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND A.H. CHOITZ & CO., INC. OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 1971 JOHN DEERE MODEL JD301, 40 H.P. TRACTOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,591.55. The ordinance was given third reading. Councilman Grounds made a motion, seconded by Councilman Zielinski, for passage of the ordinance. There being no discussion on the motion, the ordi- nance was passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Reinke, Craven, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer and Zielinski) 0 nays, 0 absent. ORDINANCE NO. 5267 -71 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND GATES CHEVROLET, INCORPORATED OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 1971 CHEVROLET VAN TRUCK IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,086.20. The ordinance was given third reading. Councilman Zielinski made a motion, seconded by Council- man Allen, for passage of the ordinance. There being no discussion on the motion, the ordinance was passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Reinke, Craven, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise , Palmer and Zielinski) 0 nays, 0 absent. O REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 26, 1971 ORDINANCES, THIRD READING (Cont'd.) ORDINANCE NO. 5268 -71 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $417,048.50 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND TO THE ACCOUNT "SERVICES CONTRACTUAL" WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND. The ordinance was given third reading. Councilman Reinke made a motion, seconded by Councilman Zielinski, for passage of the ordinance. There being no discussion on the motion, the ordinance was passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Reinke, Craven, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer and Zielinski) 0 nays, 0 absent. I ORDINANCE DEFEATED AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE MUNICIPAL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, WHICH IS GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS ST. MARY'S ANNEXATION. The ordinance was given third reading. Councilman Reinke made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wise, for the defeat of the ordinance. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 6 ayes (Councilmen Allen, Reinke, Craven, Szymkowiak, Wise and Zielinski) 3 nays (Councilmen Laven, Grounds and Palmer) 0 absent. ORDINANCE DEFEATED AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE MUNICIPAL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, WHICH IS GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS NOTRE DAME ANNEXATION. The ordinance was given third reading. Councilman Craven made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wise, for the defeat of the ordinance. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 6 ayes (Councilmen Allen, Reinke, Craven, Szymkowiak, Wise and Zielinski) 3 nays (Councilmen Laven, Grounds and Palmer) 0 absent. ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FROM THE REDEVELOPMENT FUND TO ACCOUNT NO. 261, "OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES" IN THE DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT. The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Reinke made a motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, that the ordinance be set for public hearing on February 8, 1971. Motion carried. 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE ANNUAL SALARIES, PAYABLE FROM THE GENERAL FUND, FOR OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND TO BE ELECTED FOR THE TERM COMMENC- ING JANUARY 1, 1972 AND FIXING THE TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT, AS AMENDED. The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Palmer made a motion, seconded by Councilman Grounds, that the ordinance be set for public hearing on February 8, 1971. Motion carried. 9 ayes, 0 rays, 0 absent. RESOLUTION A.RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY TRANSFER OF IDLE FUNDS TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. Council - President Laven instructed the Clerk to only read the title of the Resolution. He entertained a motion to defer the public hearing until the next Council meeting held on February 8, 1971. Councilman Reinke so moved, seconded by Councilman Allen. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Zielinski moved for adjournment. Councilman Wise seconded the motion. Motion carried. Time: 12:45 a.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: PRESIDENT