HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-26-71 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING
JULY 26, 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, July 26, 1971, at 8:15 P.M., with eight members
present, one member absent. The meeting was called to order by Council President Robert O.
Laven. The invocation was given by Reverend Fred Feidler, Lutheran Bethany Church, 5302 West
Sample Street, South Bend, Indiana.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmen Laven, Allen, Reinke, Craven, Grounds, Szymkowiak,
Wise and Palmer.
ABSENT: Councilman Zielinski
Council President Robert O. Laven stated that he was pleased at the large crowd attending the
meeting for public hearings but that there would be no discussion nor action concerning the sub-
ject of trash hauling for the City of South Bend. Those attending the meeting in that interest
could feel free to leave without fear of missing possible argument in that cause.
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 Grounds so moved and Councilman Craven seconded the
motion. Motion carried. Time: 8:25 P.M.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, met in the Com-
mittee of the Whole in the Council Chambers of the County -City Building on Monday, July 26, 1971
at 8:26 P.M., eight members present, one member absent. The meeting was called to order by
Chairman William W. Grounds who presided.
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 40 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 1963, ALSO KNOWN AS
ORDINANCE NO. 3702 AS AMENDED, THE ZONING ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
(123 East Ireland Road)
Atty: Bruce Stewart
This being the time heretofore set for the continuation from the July 12, 1971 meeting on the
above ordinance, proponents and opponents werb given an opportunity to be heard thereon. This
ordinance proposes that land at 123 East Ireland, Road South Bend, Indiana be rezoned fxo m "A"
Residential to "C" Commercial. Attorney Bruce Stewart, representing Helen Basset Bartol, et al,
stated that he had submitted to the Area Plan Commission a drawing showing dry wells in required
capacity of 8.117 gallons and were indeed adequate to provide 8,300 gallons for drainage capa-
city, five wells provided; and that the plan was approved by the Area Plan Commission. Council-
man Laven specified that this ordinance needed amendment and made a motion to change the o
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nance in accordance with site development plan. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wise.carr carri
Councilman Laven then made a motion that the ordinance be approved as amended, seconded by
Councilman Palmer. Motion carried. 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Councilman Zielinski).
REGULAR MEETING
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (Continued)
ORDINANCE
JULY 26, 1971
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WATER WORKS OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND CLOW CORPORATION,
BENSENVILLE, ILLINOIS, FOR THE PURCHASE OF: I. CAST IRON
OR DUCTILE PIPE AND FITTINGS; II. MECHANICAL JOINT GATE
VALVES, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $618,063.13'
b,.
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 L. Hunter, Water Works Super-
intendent for the City of South Bend, said that negotiation for the contract for a three -year
period was entered into on June 17, 1971. Prices for the above utilities were the same for the
first two years with a possible 6/ increase in prices for the third year which was likely due to
the escalating economy throughout the nation. Chairman Grounds opened the ordinance to dis-
cussion from the floor. Miss Virginia Guthrie, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Asso-
ciation, asked if prices did not increase would the City receive the benefit of any decrease.
Mr. Hunter replied that no decrease was forseeable and that the City would get no benefit of a
decrease. Mr. Hunter stated that prices are based on an estimate of a purchase of 10,000 feet
of pipe; City could buy any quantity or none. We buy none until contract is signed and delivery
is made dependent upon need. Mrs. Faith A. Martin, Secretary for the St. Joseph County Fair Tax
Association, asked if this was the first time the City would enter into a three -year contract
for such utilities. Mr. Hunter specified that this is the first time a request has been made
for a three -year contract. Others have been for only one year. Mr. Hunter referred to his letter
to the Council dated June 23, 1971 which recommends that Clow Corporation be awarded the contract
We can justify the award, and the prices for the fittings are lower. Councilman Janet Allen
stated that she did not approve of a three -year contract for these utilities; 1968 -69 and 1970 -71
prices were too different. Mr. Hunter noted it was a mistake in not awarding a three -year con-
tract last year. He stated that he did not believe present prices would stay, he felt they would
increase. Seven companies submitted bids and Clow Corporation was the lowest bidder with no
increase in prices for two years. Councilman Janet Allen asked for alternates on this ordinance.
Mr. Hunter stated that the contract can be let for one year or any alternate; but recommended
that the Board sign a three -year contract. Councilman Reinke requested figures for a one -year
contract and Council President Laven mentioned that Mr. Hunter said the Council had requested
alternate bids for two and three years. Mr. Hunter replied the City could have a one -, two -, or
three -year contract. City Attorney Shepard J. Crumpacker noted that the Council cannot approve
or disapprove a contract; such action can only be taken on an amendment to the present ordinance
or a new ordinance. Mr. Hunter stated his department would have submitted alternates if it was
known they were wanted. Council President Laven inquired, if there are alternates, whether the
Council could vote on a suggestion of accepting the contract for the first two years. City
Attorney Crumpacker stated the Council could adopt a resolution to this effect. Councilman Janet
Allen stated there was an increase in the two -year contract and Councilman Palmer asked which bid
was the lowest. Mr. Hunter replied that Clow Corporation bid was the lowest because of trans -
portation costs. Councilman Janet Allen made a motion that this ordinance go to the Council as
unfavorable, seconded by Councilman Reinke. Motion carried. 7 ayes, 1 nay, 1 absent (Council-
man Zielinski).
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 SECTION 11 -18, ORDINANCE
NUMBERS 3913, 1 7, AND 4537 -62, A 3, OF THE NUNICIPAL CODE
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PROVIDING FOR STANDARDS
FOR INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT GENERALLY.
Mr. Forrest West, Building Commissioner for the City of South Bend, stated that this ordinance,
as proposed, is to establish an editorial change to delete from the ordinance the words, "and
all amendments thereafter ". 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 asked, "What does it affect ?" City Attorney Crumpacker stated the ordinance provides to
adopt any changes to above equipment in the future. Councilman Palmer made a motion that the
ordinance/' econded,by Co ncilm Wise. 8 ayes, 1 absent (Councilman Zielinski).
go o Council as avorable,
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9, SECTION 9 -3, ORDINANCE
NUMBER 4381 -61, ARTICLE 32, SECTION 1700.0, OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
PROVIDING FOR THE STANDARDS OF ACCEPTED ENGINEERING
PRACTICE OF PLUMBING SERVICES GENERALLY.
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. Forrest West, Building Commissioner
for the City of South Bend, stated that this action is necessary by some requirements of the
Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. He stated the City of South Bend and the
State of Indiana should adopt standard codes; Amendment by the State of Indiana, Volume 3, 1968
is the latest plumbing code. He felt the City should stay with Indiana for plumbing codes in
the future. Mr. Roman Kowalski, 802 Birchway, South Bend, Indiana, inquired if this was another
editorial change. Mr. West replied that it is to the effect that we are endorsing the Indiana
State Code. Mr. Kowalski stated he felt we needed to follow the directives of the Federal
Government. Councilman Craven 'inquired if we were weakening our current codes by these adoptions,
and if we-were allowing Romex in high -rise buildings. He stated we are endorsing the Indiana
State Code and that our city codes were better than those of the State. Mr. West replied that
the City code is too restrictive. Councilman Reinke made a motion to adopt the ordinance as
favorable, seconded by Council President Laven. Motion carried. 8 ayes, 1 absent (Councilman
Zielinski) .
REGULAR MEETING JULY 26, 1971
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (Continued)
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE I, OF THE
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, MUNICIPAL CODE, 1962, 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. Forrest West, Building Commissioner
for the City of South Bend, stated that HUD stated that the 1964 BOCA Article 5030 -68 adopted
Section H 102.1, which was deleted. That particular section of the code was established for
mobile home parks and subdivisions not now covered. Miss Guthrie stated that the City does now
have mobile home parks and subdivisions. Mr. West agreed and stated that the proposed ordinance
would reinstate that which was deleted (in other words, delete the deletion.) Councilman Reinke
made a motion to adopt the ordinance as favorable, seconded by Council President Laven. Motion
carried. 8 ayes, 1 absent (Councilman Zielinski).
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
FOR THE YEAR 1972, 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 Gerald C.Reinke recommended
the following annual salary changes from 1971 to 1972:
APPROVED
POSITION PROPOSED TO After Caucus
Assistant City Engineer
$13,440
$12,070
$12,070
Utility Commissioner
1,050
1,000
1,000
Model Cities Program Director
17,556
16,720
16,720
Police Cadet
3,150
3,000
3,000
Chief Deputy City Clerk
6,720
Abolish
.0'
Assistant Manager, Morris Auditorium
1,365
1,300
1,300
Apprentice Radio Technician
7,374
6,500
6,500
Board Member, Parks & Recreation
315
300
300
Assistant Superintendent, Maintanance
12,000_
11,500
11,500
Animal Keeper
2,892
2,500
2,500
Cashier I (typing error) -
1,570
788
788
Executive Director, Dept. of Redevelopment
18,000
16,800
16,800
Associate Director, Dept. of Redevelopment
15,000
13,716
13,716
Assistant Director, Dept. of Redevelopment
12,500
12,070
12,070
Redevelopment Engineer
12,245
11,796
11,796
Assistant Redevelopment Engineer
11,522
11,000
11,000
Rehabilitation Director II
10,262
9,875
1 0
Project Supervisor
9,742
9,000
9,000
Financial Advisor
9,217
8,778
8,778
Neighborhood Coordinator
8,400
7,800
7,800
Job Specification Writer
8,400
7,800
7,800
Job Estimator
8,400
7,800
7,800
Personnel Supervisor
2,805
2,500
2,500
E.D.P. Manager
11,500
10,000
10,500
Programmer I
7,200
6,500
0"
Programmer II
7,800
7,000
0: ":
Programmer III
8,604
7,800
0.
Systems Analyst
9,600
8,500
9,000
Keypunch Operator
5,500
5,250
5,250
Model Cities, Assistant Director
12,070
11,495
11,495
Project Coordinator
9,450
9,000
9,000
Coordinator - Communications
5,788
5,512
5,512
Manpower Coordinator
16,800
16,000
16,000
Assistant Manpower Coordinator
12,600
12,000
12,000
Public Service Careers Director
15,750
15,000
15,000
Public Service Careers Assistant Director
12,600
12,000
12,000
Job Coach
8,400
8,000
8,000
Employment Interviewer
5,668
Abolish
0
Position Classifier
5,843
Abolish
0
Recruit
7,000
Abolish
7,000
Relocation - Rehabilitation Officer
9,217
Controller
17,007
-
15,500
Programmer (delete Programmer III)
LaSalle Center Director
-
8,820
-
(increased by
8,200
Mayojb,500
Utility Man III (Waste Water Treatment Plant)
3.65
Abolish
0
Electrician's Helpert(W.Water Treatment Plant)
3.65
-
3.50
(new)
(Hrly.)
(Hrly.)
Robert Emerick, E.D.P. Manager for the Water Works, stated that the E.D.P. Manager classifica-
tion was established last year at $10,000 and classification of Computer Programmer at $7,800.
He stated that the split in that category of $7;200;,$7,800 and $8,600 was to provide a career
ladder for water works personnel and that these salaries were not out of line with what industry
is paying.. Miss Guthrie said, "Thanks for the dent, even though small, for tax relief." She
stated that the South Bend School Corporation gave a 1.491. increase to teachers; the County
Council ave $200 00 or a 5/ increase across the board. Glenn L. Barbe, Associate Director of
Redevelopment spoke in defense of the budget of Redevelopment.
REGULAR MEETING JULY 26, 1971
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (Continued)
ORDINANCE (Continued)
Mr. James A. Bickel, City Controller, stated that after passage of the ordinance, time will be
allowed for publication of the budget. Miss Guthrie stated tax increases went from 16% in 1957
to 70% in 1968. South Bend is the city with the seventh highest tax bill among cities of com-
parable size - $350,000 or 164 on the rate. This she felt was unfair. Council President Laven
stated that the public hearings on salaries was being held right now and the implication that
this ordinance is unfair was unfounded. Mr. Kenneth Buhle, Business Representative for 400 City
workers with Teamsters Local #364 of Indiana, 6,000 strong, stated that the 1.4% merit increase
to teachers comes out over a 5% increase. Mr. Buhle presented the following letter:
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"TO ALL COUNCIL MEMBERS, SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL: July 26, 1971
The Teamsters Local Union No. 364 of South Bend, Indiana, Mr. Roland
Wardlow, President, would like to go on record as favoring the Wage
and Salary Committee's recommendation of a 5% increase to all South Bend
City Workers. We are in favor of the 5% figure not because it is what
we asked for in negotiations or what we truly believe to be a decent wage
settlement but because we feel realistically this was the limit that could
be approved at this time.
The 5% figure in no way represents a pay increase or an increase in buy-
ing power to the City Employee. It is unlikely to even cover the pro-
jected cost -of- living for the year 1971. Public Employees trade at the
same market place as do all other employees in the private sector. They
have been hit by the same runaway inflation that others in the private
sector have experienced. They are entitled to at least an increase that
protects what they already have.
We know there are many people who suffer from rising inflation and those
on a fixed income suffer most, but even Social Security has been in-
creased greatly in the last year and now has a built -in cost -of- living
to insure the retiree against inflation.
A point for the taxpayer to consider is that the City, in order to perform
its duties, has to compete against private industry for its manpower. If
the City is forced or badgered into paying substandard wages, the only
losers will be the taxpayers themselves because substandard wages usually
bring substandard performance.
In closing, I again would like to support the 5% wage increase recommended
by the fees and salary committee as the rock bottom figure -- well within
the Presidential Guidelines for non - inflationary settlements.
Thank you for your consideration on this subject.
Chauffeurs, Teamsters and Helpers
Local Union No. 364"
Mrs. F. S. Wlodarski, 1869 Riverside Drive, South Bend, Indiana, Member of the St. Joseph County
Fair Tax Board, submitted the following letter:
it July 26, 1971"
"TO: Members of the South Bend Common Council
RE: Proposed Salary Ordinance for 1972
Gentlemen and Mrs. Allen:
In considering the above - identified ordinance, we urge you to keep
in mind the bond appropriations made throughout the year, rising costs
of welfare, and in particular, the Portage Township poor relief
situation.
We feel the proposed 5% increase is not in line with the ordinances
passed by contiguous cities and the County.
We recommend:
1. A 3% or cost of living increase for the deserving civil
city employee in the lower half of the salary bracket.
2. Freeze or lower incomes over $14,000.00 for some uniformity
for comparable work and responsibility. Remember some of our taxpayers'
incomes are at the poverty level.
3. Consider consolidating some department heads' positions
with assistants.
4. Allow no new personnel.
Due to the failure of the state legislators to provide tax relief
for the property owner, it is encumbent upon our City Council to help
provide that relief. This can only be accomplished by curtailing
expenditures at every level.
Yours very truly,
/s/ Faith A. Martin, Secretary
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY FAIR TAX ASS,
601'0
REGULAR MEETING
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Continued)
ORDINANCE (Continued
July 26, 1971
Fanny Grunwald, 227 South Frances Street, South Bend, Indiana, stated that rising taxes were
hard on the retired employee on limited income. She noted that when Social Security payments go
up, the City taxes also go up. She felt the taxes should be. held and relief provided so as not
to create hardship on citizens with limited income. City Attorney Crumpacker stated the City
had hoped to save money to apply to the Recruit Program (police). He said such employees would
be employed at a civilian status while they were being trained. During training, these recruits
could be observed to determine if they would make good police officers by their talents, atti-
tudes, etc. and thereby the City would be able to ascertain if they were qualified to make good
police officers. As is now, Police Cadets, once sworn in, cannot be discharged if they show to
be poor officers or improper attitude, unless they commit some serious infraction of the police
code. He further stated that salaries for cadets total - than for recruits. This pro-
gram would also release present police officers to do ncessary police duties, patroling, etc.,
and the recruits could be kept inside to handle routine paper work and similar minor duties now
being handled by present properly qualified and trained officers. He stated this program would
save the City much in tax dollars for the program of recruits budget is some 24 to 25 thousand
dollars lower than that of the police cadet training program. It was further pointed out that a
saving could also be made as recruits were not covered in the Police Pension Plan. Councilman
Palmer questioned this educational program because police cadets are also under a training pro-
gram; this recruit program would add other trainees -- where would the saving be? City
Attorney Crumpacker stated the City would have these people on the payroll in one capacity or
another. Councilman Palmer stated he could not understand that the recruits would save the City
any money. Councilman Craven stated that formerly the Council used to interview prospective
police officers (cadets). He said that the Council had received no word on this program of
recruits. Robert L. Hostetler, 206 Jennings Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, stated that every
corner that can be cut should be taken. He stated we need industry in South Bend; the more
industry coming in broadens the tax base and South Bend's taxpayers need tax relief. He further
stated that of cities all over the country of comparable size, 134 have a lower tax rate than
South Bend. Fanny Grunwald asked for clarification of the difference between police cadets and
recruits. It was explained that in the age bracket of 25 -30 and older, many men wish to get on
the Police Force. Perhaps they are not sure they will be happy as police officers, or perhaps
they will not qualify. Recruits are employed on civilian status and unqualified men will not
be accepted as police officers as opposed to cadets who are sworn in as officers prior to
training. At this point Council Chairman Grounds suggested that the Council recess for fifteen
minutes to discuss proposed salaries. It was moved by Councilman Palmer and seconded by Council-
man Wise in favor of the recess. 8 ayes, 1 absent (Councilman Zielinski). Motion carried.
Time 10:15 P.M.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING - RECONVENED
Be it remembered that the Committee of the Whole of the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, reconvened in the Council Chambers in the County -City Building on Monday, July 26, 1971
at 11:00 P.M. after a recess and the meeting was called to order by Council Chairman Grounds.
Councilman Reinke read the new recommended salary changes for the 1972 Budget including two
changes for hourly rates, and recommended that these changes be adopted by a motion, which was
seconded by Council President Laven. Councilman Reinke made the motion that the salary ordinance
.be adopted as amended; seconded by Council President Laven. Motion carried. 8 aye, 1 absent
(Councilman Zielinski).
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 Re' ke so moved,
seconded by Councilman Craven. Motion carried. Time: 1 10, P.M.
ATTEST •
CITY CLERK APPROVED: �/:� CHAIRMAN
REGULAR MEETI G - R CONVEN
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, reconvened in the
Council Chambers in the County -City Building on Monday, July 26, 1971 at 11:11 P.M. The meeting
was called to order by Council President Laven who presided.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
Your committee-on the inspection and supervision of the minutes would respectfully report that
they have inspected the minutes of the July 12, 1971 regular meeting of the Council and found
them correct. They therefore recommend that the same be approved.
/s/ Robert 0. Laven
767 Janet S. Allen
s/ Albert E. Palmer
There being no objections, the report was accepted as read and placed on file.
CITIZENS REQUESTS - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
Council President Laven dispensed with the citizens requests and miscellaneous matters, due to
the late hour., Council agreed.
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REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED July 26, 1971
REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (Continued)
COMMUNICATIONS
PETITION
LL
South Bend, Indiana"
July 21, 1971
TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
GENTLEMEN:
WE, the sole owner of the real estate described in the attached
ordinance, desire to have said real estate annexed to the City of
South Bend.
We are making said Petition as an accommodation to the Quarter-
back, Inc., who contemplate the construction of a thirteen (13) story
motel, and request that said special ordinance attached hereto for
the purpose of annexing the territory be acted upon at your earliest
convenience.
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME DU LAC
BY: /s/ Edmund P. Joyce
Exec. Vice Pres. "
Council President Laven called for the pleasure of the Council on this Petition. Petition
accepted as read by voice vote. 8 ayes, 1 absent (Councilman Zielinski).
ORDINANCE 5320 -71
This ordinance was given third reading. (At the July 26, 1971 meeting, Councilman Janet Allen
moved that continuation of public hearing on this ordinance be set for July 26, 1971, seconded
by Councilman Zielinski.)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 40 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 1963, ALSO KNOWN AS
ORDINANCE NO. 3702 AS AMENDED, THE ZONING ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
(123 East Ireland Road) Motic
Councilman Laven moved for adoption of the amendment, seconded by Councilman Janet Allen. Barrie
Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that this ordinance be passed as amended. Motion seconded
by Councilman Grounds. The ordinance was passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 1 absent
(Councilman Zielinski). (8 ayes: Councilmen Laven, Allen, Reinke, Craven, Grounds, Szymkowiak,
Wise and Palmer.)
ORDINANCE 5321 -71
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WATER WORKS OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND CLOW CORPORATION, BENSENVILLE,
ILLINOIS, FOR THE PURCHASE OF: I. CAST IRON OR DUCTILE PIPE
AND FITTINGS: II. MECHANICAL JOINT GATE VALVES, IN THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $618,063.13.
The ordinance was given third reading. Councilman Palmer made a motion that this ordinance be
defeated; seQnded by Councilman Janet Allen. The ordinance was defeated by a roll call vote
of 6 ayes (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Reinke, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer), 2 nays (Councilmen Craven
and Grounds), 1 absent (Councilman Zielinski).
ORDINANCE 5322 -71
AN ORDINANCE FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS
AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE YEAR 1972,
AS AMENDED. Councilman Reinke moved for adoption of the amendment,
seconded by Councilman Laven. Motion carried.
This ordinance was given third reading. Councilman Craven made a motion that the ordinance be
passed as amended; seconded by Councilman Reinke. The ordinance was passed by a roll call vote
of 8 ayes (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer), 1 absent
(Councilman Zielinski). Councilman Grounds then made the comment that the City's professional
people deserved this increase and he was sorry that it could not be raised above this level.
Council President Laven stated that the Council's position was one of compromise. All agreed.
ORDINANCE 5323 -71
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 SECTION 11 -18, ORDINANCE
NUMBERS 3913, 9 7, AND 4537 -62, A 3, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PROVIDING FOR STANDARDS
FOR INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT GENERALLY.
The ordinance was given third reading. Councilman Reinke made a motion for passage of this
ordinance, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The ordinance was passed by a roll call vote of
8 ayes (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer), 1 absent
(Councilman Zielinski).
REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED
July 26, 1971
REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (Continued)
ORDINANCE NO. 5324 -71
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9, SECTION 9 -3,
ORDINANCE NUMBER 4381 -61, ARTICLE 32, SECTION
1700.0, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PROVIDING FOR THE STAND-
ARDS OF ACCEPTED ENGINEERING PRACTICE OF
PLUMBING SERVICES GENERALLY
The ordinance was given third reading by the Clerk. Councilman Grounds made a motion for pass-
age of this ordinance, seconded by Councilman Palmer. The ordinance was passed by a roll call
vote of 8 ayes (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise and Palmer),
1 absent (Councilman Zielinski), and 0 nayes..
ORDINANCE NO. 5325 -71
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE I, OF THE
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, MUNICIPAL CODE, 1962, AS AMENDED.
This ordinance was oliven third reading. Councilman Janet Allen made a motion for passage of the
ordinance, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The ordinance vas passed by a roll
call vote of 8 ayes (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise and
Palmer), 1 absent (Councilman Zielinski).
ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READINGS
ORDINANCE NO. 5326 -71
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE MUNICIPAL CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS THE
TWYCKENHAM - EDISON ROAD ANNEXATION.
First and second readings of this ordinance were given by the Clerk. Council President Laven
entertained a motion for the suspension of the rules; motion was made by Councilman Grounds and
seconded by Councilman Palmer. Motion passed 8 ayes, 1 absent (Councilman Zielinski). City
Engineer Taylor explained that this ordinance provides for construction of a 13 -stn ry motel on
the South side of Edison Road and Twyckenham which property was owned by Notre Dame and who
dedicated same to Quarterback, Inc. for the proposed construction and said real estate being out-
side city limits for which proper drainage is now provided. Mr. Joseph J. Guentert inquired
what effect this proposed construction would have on the present three sewage systems, the
Turtle Creek complex also being annexed was currently overloading the sewers. Mr. Taylor ex-
plained that there is no drainage problem at present as there is a storm retention basin at the
corner of Edison Road and Eddy Street presently used by Notre Dame and there is no crowding of
open line sewers. He stated further that dry wells are required. Councilman Reinke moved for a
third reading of this ordinance, seconded by Councilman Grounds. The third reading was then
performed by the City Clerk. Councilman Reinke made a motion for the passage of this ordinance,
seconded by Councilman Grounds. A roll call vote directed passage of this ordinance, 8 ayes
(Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise and Palmer), 1 absent
(Councilman Zielinski). It was recommended that the City Clerk direct a letter to the Area Plan
Commission on the passage of this ordinance.
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION IN THE
AMOUNT OF $35,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE
FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS IN THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES FACILITY
BUDGET: U -321, "GASOLINE ", $14,000.00; U -252,
"REPAIRS OF EQUIPMENT ", $5,000.00; U -324, "OTHER
GARAGE AND MOTOR SUPPLIES, $8,000.00; AND U -43,
"REPAIR PARTS ", $8,000.00, ALL BEING WITHIN THE
GENERAL FUND.
This ordinance was given first and second readings. Councilman Grounds made a motion that this
ordinance be set for public hearing on Monday, August 9, 1971. Motion seconded by Councilman
Reinke. Motion passed, 8 ayes, 1 absent (Councilman Zielinski).
A motion was made by Councilman Wise that the Common Co City of South Bend, Indiana,
recess until the following day, Tuesday, July 27, 1971, secon e b Councilman Palmer. Motion
carried. 8 ayes, 1 absent (Councilman Zielinski). Time 11:40 P.M.