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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-22-58 Council Meeting Minutesaxaaaoxx- xaaaxaaaaaaaaaa�sasaaaaaaaaa _xxxxxxxara =aaa�x -axa.- .�,s xea. exxxaaxxaexaaa---.. nn .- _oax..aa- a.a.o- aa- n..a -eaeaa REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1958 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers in the City Hall on Monday, September 22, 1958, at 8 :55 P.M., with all members present except Councilman Carr. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Korpal, Tellson, Christman, Kroll, Glass, Hahn, Erler and Muszynski. ABSENT: Councilman Carr. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MINUTES: To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your Committee on the Inspection an4 supervision of the minutes, would respectfully report that they have inspected the minutes of the previous meeting of the Council and found them correct. They therefore recommend that the same be approved. Stanley C. Korpal :_Committees. J. B. Christman, Jr. Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Christman seconded the motion. Motion carried. PETITION Petition of A. Cassell, and others, to rezone land on Miami Street between Ewing and Altgeld. Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the petition be referred to the City Planning Commission. Councilman Glass seconded the motion. Motion carried. COMMUNICATION: Communication for all Councilmen inviting them and their guests to attend the reception of the Mayor Of Indianapolis at the Annual Meeting of the Municipal League on September 30th in Indianapolis. Councilman Hahn made a motion that the communication be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Kroll seconded the motion. Motion carried. ,r REPORT OF CONTROLLER FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST, 1958 Balanceon hand first of month -------------------------------------------------------------------------- $3,275,232.77 Receiptsduring Month --------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- $1,153,121.38 Disbursements during Month---------------------- - - - - -- ------------------------------------------- - - - - -- $1,831,402.49 Balance on hand September 1, 1958-------------- ------ --------- ----------- --- ----------- ---------- - - - - -- $2,596.951.66 Councilman Kroll made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Hahn seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE: To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CONTRACT BETWEEN BOARD OF WATER WORKS COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, AND CLYDE E. WILLIAMS & ASSOCIATES, INC., DATED AUGUST 25, 1958, FOR SURVEY AND STUDY OF WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS, Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opin it should be reported favorable. /s/ W. A. Hahn, Acting Chairman Councilman Glass made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE: To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZIP ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS OF SAID CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO BE APPLIED TO THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION, RE- CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS, AND EXPENSES INCURRED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion it should be continued to the next Regular Meeting of the Council. /s/ W. A. Hahn, Acting Chairman Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Kroll seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 4245 - -58 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CONTRACT BETWEEN BOARD OF WATER WORKS COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND CLYDE E. WILLIAMS & ASSOCIATES, INC., DATED AUGUST 25, 1958, FOR SURVEY AND STUDY OF WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS. The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call.vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Councilman Carr). ORDINANCE NO. 4246 - -58 AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE NAME OF HOKE STREET IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND FROM THE INTERSECTION OF ALTGELD STREET SOUTH TO THE END OF WILMORE HILLS SECTION A, TO SOUTH WOODMONT DRIVE. The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Muszynski made a motion for suspension of rules. Councilman Hahn seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, I absent (Councilman Carr). The Ordinance was then given th ir d reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Councilman Carr.) ORDINANCE NO. 4247 - -58 AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE NAME OF ALBERT STREET IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND BETWEEN MICHIGAN STREET AND MAIN STREET TO BARBIE STREET. ° The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Hahn made a motion for sus- pension of rules. Councilman Kroll seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, I absent (Councilman Carr). The Ordinance was then given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Councilman Carr). NEW BUSINESS Councilman Tellson made a motion that the Traffic Engineer make a survey of all safety islands and put safety re- flectors on all islands. Councilman Glass seconded the motion. Motiai carried. Councilman Glass made a motion that the next Regular Meeting of the Council be held on October 14, 1958. Councilman Kroll seconded the motion. Motion carried. Councilman Glass asked the Clerk to write to the City Council in Aurora, Illinois, and request a copy of the Ordinanc which they recently passed, in regard to Motor Scooters. OLD BUSINESS Councilman Tellson asked the City Engineer what had been done in regard to the New Jersey Railroad. Councilman Christman stated that the Councilman had been derelict in their duty in that they had not complied with the request of the City Engineer to complete a questionaire sent by the Engineer in regard to complaints received by the Council- men about railroad crossings. Mr. Christman asked the Councilmen to complete the questionaires and return them to Mr. Andrysiak so that he would be able to have a meeting with the railroad officials to clear this matter. Mr. Kroll reported on the traffic Committee. He stated that trucks have been traveling on other streets in the area of Olive Street. He advised the Council that he had met with the Traffic Engineer and the Traffic Engineer would draw up an Ordinance and the Traffic Committee would then examine the Ordinance in order to decide what will be done to aleviate this problem. Another meeting will be held in the next two weeks or so and then a report will be given to the Council. Councilman Glass made a motion that the report be accepted:and placed on file. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried. Councilman Kroll then made a motion that the Board of Public Works and Safety be directed to have the Police Departmen enforce the existing Ordinance in regard to trucks and keep the trucks off the Muck streets. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried. There being no further business before the Council, Councilman Hahn made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Tellson seconded the motion. Motion carried and the Regular Meeting of the Common Council adjourned at 9:19 P.I. ATTEST: cLEK& PRESIDENT