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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-22-71 Council Committee of the Whole Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING MARCH 22, 1971 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 22, 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 22, 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 Joseph Kimbel, Redeemer Missionary Church, 2329 Solomon Avenue, South Bend, Indiana. POT.T. rA T.T. 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 Zielinski seconded the motion. Motion carried. Time: 8 :07 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 22, 1971, at 8:08 p. m., all members present. The meeting was called to order by Chairman William W. Grounds, who presided. nRT)TNANOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF A PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND INDIANA, AND OWNED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. (Northwest Corner of Washington & Chapin Streets) 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 stated the land was located at the northwest corner of Washington Avenue and Chapin Street innerbelt. He said Mrs. Joseph P. Schmidt, 803 W. Washington, whose late husband had spent money on surveys and legal aspects of the sale, proposes to buy the tract which is adjacent to her property. He said sealed bids will be taken. City Attorney Shepherd Crumpacker said the parcel of land was appraised at $150.00. 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. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND GATES CHEVROLET CORPORATION, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 1971 CHEVROLET TILT CAB AND CHASSIS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,835.00. 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, said this unit is going to be used for the increased work that they have in the retention basins. Councilman Zielinski made a motion, seconded by Councilman Reinke, that the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Motion carried. 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. ORnTNAVOR AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND FRUEHAUF CORPORATION OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A DUMP BODY ON A CAB AND CHASSIS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $935.00. 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 said Fruehauf was low bidder on this contract. Councilman Reinke made a motion, seconded by Councilman Craven, that the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Motion carried. 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING - CONTINUED MARCH 22, 1971 nRT)TNANCF. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OF SOUTH BEND, INDI- ANA AND FERGUSON'S WELDING, SPRING AND FABRICA- TION, INC., SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A 1971 FRONT END TRUCK LOADER TO A CAB AND CHASSIS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,380.00. 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, said there were two bids for a front end loader which will be installed on the cab. Councilman Craven asked how soon the unit will be available for service after installation is completed. Mr. Hunter replied that Ferguson was the low bidder and that the unit will be in service 60 days after the delivery date. Councilman Laven made a motion, seconded by Councilman Zielinski 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 WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND ASHLAND CHEMICAL COMPANY, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF CHEMICALS FOR USE FROM FEBRUARY 7, 1971 to FEBRUARY 7, 1972, IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,840.00. 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 said there were four bidders on this chemical (chlorine) and Ashland was low bidder. He said this is the same price that he purchased it for last year from Ashland. Councilman Reinke made a motion, seconded by Councilman Craven, 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 WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND MID -STATE CHEMICAL & SUPPLY CORP., INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF CHEMICALS FOR USE FROM FEBRUARY 7, 1971 TO FEBRUARY 7, 1972, IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,206.25. 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 said four bids were received on a ton basis. Last year the chemical (hydrofluosilicic acid) was purchased for $105.00 a ton. He said this years' price is more than half the savings. Those speaking against fluoridation were: Mr. Leo Wallisch, 446 LaPorte Avenue, South Bend; Mrs Fredrick Mutzl, 320 Parkovash Avenue, South Bend; Councilman Walter Szymkowiak. Councilman Janet S. Allen urged a base be established from which proof of effectiveness of additive could be judged. Those speaking for fluoridation were: Dr. Joseph C. Mueller, Indiana University Dental School; Dr. Charles Gish, Indiana Board of Health dental division; Dr. Edward J. Molenda, President of the St. Joseph County Dental Society and Dr. Herbert A. Schiller, local physician. Councilman Wise made a motion, seconded by Councilman Laven, that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Motion carried. 5 ayes, 4 nays, 0 absent. nRDTNANC'R AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND INLAND CHEMICAL CORPORATION, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF CHEMICALS FOR USE FROM FEBRUARY 7, 1971 TO FEBRUARY 7, 1972, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,140.00. 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 said Inland was the low bidder on this contract. Councilman Reinke made a motion, seconded by Councilman Zielinski, that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Motion carried. 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 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 Zielinski so moved, seconded by Councilman Reinke. Motion carried. Time: 9:15 p. m. ATTEST: APPROVED: CLERK CHAI