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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-08-71 Council Committee of the Whole Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING MARCH 8, 1971 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 8, 1971 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, March 8, 1971 at 8 :00 p. m., with all members present. The meeting was called to order by Council President Robert 0. Laven. The invocation was given by Reverend Bernard White, St. John Baptist Church, 224 N. College Street, South Bend, Indiana. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Laven, Allen, Reinke, Craven, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer and Zielinski. ABSENT: None. RESOLVE INTO THE 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 Palmer so moved and Councilman Craven seconded the motion. Motion carried. 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 Committee of the Whole in the Council Chambers of the County -City Building on Monday, March 8, 1971, at 8:06 p. m., all members present. The meeting was called to order by Chairman William W. Grounds, who presided. nPnTATAV0P 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 COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1972 AND FIXING THE TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT, AS AMENDED. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Councilman Reinke gave the recommenda- tions of the Fees & Salaries Committee as follows: Mayor... ........ ........................$25,000 City Clerk. .. ................ For the calendar year 1972 .............. 8,000 For the calendar year 1973 .............. 8,500 For the calendar year 1974 .............. 9,000 For the calendar year 1975.. .. ...... 9,500 Members of the Common Council (each) ...... For the calendar year 1972 .............. 3,250 For the calendar year 1973 .............. 3,500 For the calendar year 1974 .............. 3,750 For the calendar year 1975 .............. 4,000 Those citizens commenting on and recommending the salaries of 'elected . officers were: Mrs. Irene Mutzel, 320 Parkovash, South Bend, Indiana; Mr. Richard T. Bohan, 114 E. Eckman, South Bend; Mrs. Lee Swan, 2022 Swygart, South Bend; Mr. Edwin T. Smith, 702 Cherry Tree Lane, South Bend; Mr. Roman Kowalski,. 802 Birchway, South Bend; Mr. Lucien Szymanski, 810 Lake Street, South Bend and Miss Virginia Guthrie, Executive Secretary,.South Bend Civic Planning Association, who read the following letter: March 5, 1971 Honorable Common Council City of South Bend, Indiana Mrs. Allen and Gentlemen: Before you as members of the Committee of the Whole next Monday evening, March 8, is a proposed salary ordinance fixing salaries for elected city officials effective January 1, 1972. We have reviewed the proposal and make the following recommendations for your earliest consideration: Salary of Mayor Members of the Common Council Judge of the City Court City Clerk $25,000.00 to remain the same in view of the sizeable increase four years ago. $ 3,000.00 to remain the same in view of the previous increase. -0- as position is eliminated. $ 7,000.00 because of the greatly reduced work load since the Clerk will have no court work or records. The Clerk's salary recommendation is based on a comparison with the salaries and duties of the Clerk of the Board of Works and Safety and the Secretary to the Mayor. And to assist you in knowing what the duties will be when the Court work is no longer the responsibility of the Clerk we are attaching a photostat copy of the duties as listed in Burns Statutes. The above recommendation is made after review and study by our Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Respectfully submitted, enc.: salaries of officials 1960 -1971 /s/ Keith J. Bondurant, Pres.,SOUTH BEND CIVIC PLANNING ASSOC.. INC_ COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MARCH 8, 1971 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ORDINANCE - Fixing Annual Salaries for Elected Officials beginning 1972 (Cont'd.) Miss Guthrie handed a copy of the letter to the Clerk-for the records. Councilman Laven moved for a five minute recess. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried. Time 9:50 p. m. The Committee of the Whole reconvened at 9:25 p. m. Councilman Reinke gave the Fees & Salaries Committee Report. Councilman Reinke offered the following substitute for Section I of the ordinance: Section I. That the following annual salaries, payable from the General Fund, are hereby fixed for the following elected officers of the City of South Bend, Indiana, effective for the elective term commencing January 1, 1972, and continuing during the years of their elective terms of office: Mayor, for the calendar years 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1975; each year .... ......................$25,000, City Clerk: For the calendar year 1972 ..............................$ 8,000 For the calendar year 1973 .............................. 8,500 For the calendar year 1974 .............................. 9,000 For the calendar year 1975 .............................. 9,500 Members of the Common Council (each): For the calendar year 1972........ ..... .............$ 3,000 For the calendar year 1973 .............................. 3,200 For the calendar year 1974 .............................. 3,400 For the calendar year 1975... ........................... 3,600 Councilman Reinke moved that the ordinance be amended to read as above stated and that the amendment be adopted by the Council. Councilman Laven seconded the motion. A- motion -to amend the by Councilman Allen that the Council should receive $3,000 each year during office. Councilman Craven seconded the motion. Motion was defeated by a vote of 3 ayes, 6 nays by a show of hand vote. Chairman Grounds asked for a_show of hands on Councilman Reinke's motion. Motion carried by a vote of 7 ayes, 2 nays. Councilman Reinke made a motion, seconded by Councilman Laven that the ordinance go to the Council favorable as amended. Motion carried. 7 ayes, 2 nays, 0 absent. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND BADGER METER MANUFACTURING COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ASSORTMENT OF WATER METERS FOR USE FROM FEBRUARY 7, 1971 TO FEBRUARY 7, 1972, IN THE AMOUNT OF $186,577.50. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Mr. John Hunter, Director of Utilities explained that Badger Meter Mfg. had a program applicable to all meters. He said these meters are to be installed in the old casings we are using now and for a $10.00 charge- -the customer may have the meter installed on the outside of the home. He stated that a program is being set up to replace many meters that are over 40 years old. He said the customer must request outside meter installation. Councilman Zielinski made a motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Motion carried. 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. rSJritiik'j #A %kj fiiy' AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND GAMON- CALMET INDUSTRIES INC. OF FLORENCE, KENTUCKY FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ASSORTMENT OF WATER METERS FOR USE FROM FEBRUARY 7, 1971 TO FEBRUARY 7, 1972, IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,257.94. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Mr. John Hunter, Director of Utilities explained that Gamon - Calmet was low bidder on these meters. Councilman Palmer made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wise, that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Motion carried. 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MARCH 8, 1971 nRnTVAWrR AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND HERSEY - SPARLING METER COMPANY, DEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS, FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ASSORTMENT OF WATER METERS FOR USE FROM FEBRUARY 7, 1971 to FEBRUARY 7, 1972, IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,779.00. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Mr. John Hunter, Director of Utilities, explained that Hersey - Sparling was low bidder in all instances for these items, and, the items can be ordered as needed. Councilman Zielinski made a motion, seconded by Councilman Craven, that the ordinance go to the Council favorable. Motion carried. 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND FREEMAN SPICER COMPANY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PUR- CHASE OF THREE 1971 PLYMOUTHS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,080.00. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Mr. John Hunter, Director of Utilities, explained that about seven different people must use these cars and that the best trade -in is made when the cars are two years old. He said these cars have about 45- thousand miles on them. Mrs. Irene Mutzel asked how many automobiles the Water Dept. owned at the present time. Mr. Hunter replied- -six 5- passenger cars. Councilman Reinke made a motion, seconded by Council- man Palmer, that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Motion carried. 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND DON MEDOW MOTORS OF MISHAWAKA, INDIANA, FOR, THE PURCHASE OF TWO 1971 HORNETS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,987.86. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Mr. John Hunter, Director of Utilities, explained that the Board recommended that these smaller cars be purchased since they can be used in this department for the type of work performed. The two units will be used by the laboratory for supervision of this department in testing, etc. and also for supervision of maintenance of plants, diversion chambers, and lift stations, etc. Councilman Reinke suggested that a record be kept of the service costs on these smaller units and compare them with the service costs for the larger vehicles this year. Mr. Hunter said a record is always kept. Councilman Reinke, made a motion, seconded by Councilman Laven, that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Motion carried. 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND MORETRENCH CORPORATION, DOWNERS GROVE, ILLI- NOIS, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A WELLPOINT SYSTEM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,094.88. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Mr. John Hunter, Director of Utilities explained this equipment was rented at a cost in excess of $2,000 to assist the City in the completion of the Olive Street sewer repair. The rental cost can be applied to the purchase price of the entire system. He said this equipment is needed not only by the Sewer Division, but can be used by the Water Works on some of their construction projects and the Board felt that the purchase w-flIbevery good. Councilman Reinke made a motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Motion carried. 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. M, COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MARCH 8 1971 ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 40 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. (Northeast Corner of Ironwood Drive and Colfax Avenue) This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Mr. Nicholas P. Cholis, an attorney, spoke on behalf of the petitioners, Crowe, Chizek and Company. He said a considerable amount of effort was spent to carry out and comply with the Area Plan recommendations. He said a single story structure was chosen to blend in with the neighborhood and much concern was given the parking and traffic considerations because of the neighborhood surroundings. He introduced Mr. Irvin Purucker of Matthews & Purucker Architectural firm, who displayed drawings of the ,proposed building. He answered questions relative to the construction of the building. Council man Laven made a motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Motion carried. 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN.'AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (Chapter 40, Municipal Code), AS AMENDED. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, an attorney, appeared as attorney for the petitioners. He said the land is now zoned "A" residential but the petition- ers have not been able to sell the land because there is a gravel pit across the street. He introduced Mr. James Plunkett, vice president -of Cloud Brothers, who would like to build a wholesale sales and storage building and office on the land. Mr. Plunkett stated that because ,of the downtown renewal program they were forced to move out of their present building and are now in temporary quarters. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion, seconded by Councilman Reinke, that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Motion carried. 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. There being no further business Grounds entertained a motion to the motion to take a five minute Time: 10:25 p. m. II ATTEST: to be considered before the Committee of the Whole, Chairman rise and report to the Council. Councilman Allen so moved with recess. Councilman Reinke seconded the motion. Motion carried. APPROVED: RK CHAIRYff _