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Home My WebLink About02-24-59 Council Meeting MinuteszazsassaszszzzsazssssssssaaaszzszzzszszsaasaaAaa_: saazaastaszzszazszsazsszzzzssaszszzazssazzssssazzzzszasszs _sass_ss REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1959 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers, Tuesday, February 24, 1959, at 8:48 P.M., with all members present. The meeting was called to order by President Stanley C. Korpal, who presided. ROLL CALL: PRESENT Councilmen Korpal, Erhardt, Tellson, Christman, Kroll, Glass, Hahn, Erler and Muszynski. ABSENT: None. MINUTES: Report of 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 previous meeting of the Council and found them correct. They therefore recommend that the same be approved. Stanley C. Korpal Julius B. Christman, Jr. : Committee Donald F. Erhardt South Bend, Ind. FEBRUARY 24, 195 9 Minutes of Meeting of February 10, 1959. Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Kroll secnnded the motion. Motion carried. PETITION: Petiton of Joseph Auer, Administrator of the estate of Julia Nagy, to rezone 2019 Prairie Avenue. Councilman Kroll made a motion that the petiton be referred to the City Planning Commission. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF CITY CONTROLLER FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 1959 Balanceon hand first of month -------------------------------------------------------------------------- $2,773,757.17 Receiptsduring month----------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- 547,090.42 Disbursementsduring month------------------------------------------------------------------------ - - - - -- 634,650.37 Balance on hand January 31, 1959 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ $2,686,197.22 Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Glass seconded the . motion. Motion carried. s 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 TRANSFERRING FROM STREET AND TRAFFIC GENERAL FUND THE SUM OF $62,800.00 TO STREET DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT S -13 - SERVICES PERSONAL (Extra and Overtime) $21,092.00; TO ACCOUNT S -252 - REPAIRS OF EQUIPMENT $682.00; TO ACCOUNT S -262 - RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT $18,600.00; TO ACCOUNT S -331 - GASOLINE $703.00; TO ACCOUNT S -334 - OTHER GARAGE & MOTOR SUPPLIES $1,169.00; TO ACCOUNT S -38 - GENERAL SUPPLIES $23.00; TO ACCOUNT S -43 - STREET AND ALLEY MATERIALS (Salt) $18,590.00; AND TO ACCOUNT S -451 - PARTS OF EQUIPMENT $1,941.00; ALL OF THE BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1959 OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND DECLARING AN EXTRAORDINARY EMERGENCY, Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion IT'SHOULD BE REPORTED favorable. /s/ Joseph T. Kroll, Chairman Councilman Muszynski 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 OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF ONE MILLION ($1,000,000.00) DOLLARS 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 REPORTED Favorable as amended in the Committee of the Whole. /s/ Joseph T. Kroll, Chairman Councilman Muszynski made a motiion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Christman seconded the motion. Motion .carried. r REGULAR MEETING REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE: To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: FEBRUARY 24. 1959 Your Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS I, II, III, IV, VI AND VIII OF ORDINANCE NO. 4207 ENTITLED'71AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF SEWAGE SERVICE CHARGES TO ALL USERS OF CITY SEWER SERVICE OR CITY WATER SERVICE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REPAIR AND /OR REPLACEMENT OF WATER SERVICE LINES, SHUT -OFF BOXES AND WATER METER MANHOLES." Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion it should be reported favorable as amended. /s/ Joseph T. Kroll, Chairman Councilman Erhardt made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 4258 - - -59 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING FROM STREET AND TRAFFIC GENERAL FUND THE SUM OF $62,800.00 TO STREET DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT S -13 - SERVICES PERSONAL (Extra and Overtime) $21,092.00; TO ACCOUNT S -252 - REPAIRS OF EQUIPMENT $682.00; TO ACCOUNT S -262- RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT $18,600.00; TO ACCOUNT S -331 - GASOLINE $703.00; TO ACCOUNT S -334 - OTHER GARAGE & MOTOR SUPPLIES $1,169.00; TO ACCOUNT S -38 - GENERAL SUPPLIES $23.00; TO ACCOUNT S -43 — STREET AND ALLEY MATERIALS (Salt) $18,590.00; AND TO ACCOUNT S -451 - PARTS OF EQUIPMENT $1;941.00; ALL OF THE BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1959 OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND DE- CLARING AN EXTRAORDINARY EMERGENCY. The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays. ORDINANCE NO. 4259 - - -59 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) TO BE APPLIED TO THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION, RE- CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS, AND EXPENSES INCURRED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays. ORDINANCE NO. 4260 - - -59 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS I, II, III, IV, VI AND VIII OF ORDINANCE NO. 4207, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF SEWAGE SERVICE CHARGES TO ALL USERS OF CITY SEWER SERVICE OR CITY WATER SERVICE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REPAIR AND /OR REPLACEMENT OF WATER SERVICE LINES, SHUT -OFF BOXES AND WATER METER MANHOLES.(AS AMENDED) The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, O nays. OLD BUSINESS: Councilman Kroll asked the City Engineer what was berg done about the bad railroad Crossings. Mr. Andrysiak, Engineer stated that he has been in contact with the railroad Officials and they have assured him that they are guaging their work according to the eather conditions but that theyhope to start something within the next ten C ity days Councilman Kroll made a motion that a'cease and desist order be issued against the Bremen Iron and Metal Company. Mr. Smith, City Attorney, stated that a cease and desist order had been issued but that the Bremen Iron and Metal Company had not complied with it and that an affidavit is now being prepared against them. Councilman Kroll asked about violations of inter -city trucks and Mr. Smith, City Attorney, suggested that an officer be on Olive Street twenty -four hours a day for the next two weeks to check violations and that another officer be assigned to roam the entire area twenty -four hours a day and that a report of arrests made and dis- positions be made at the next Council meeting. NEW BUSINESS: Mr. George Sage, 1016 S. Lafayette Blvd., was protesting the removal of two -hour parking signs in front of his home and in the neighborhood. He filed petitons protesting this action. Councilman Erler suggested that the petitions be referred to the transportation Committee for study. A meeting of the traffic committee with Clem.F. Hazinski, Traffic Engineer, is scheduled for 7 P.M., Thursday, February 26th in the Police Classroom. Councilman Tellson submitted two names of persons selected to represent the people of Eisenhower Drive who are re- questing information as to how to remove excess water from the streets in their neighborhood. The names were John U. Salas, 2442 Eisenhower Drive and Peter Smith, Jr., 2802 Eisenhower Drive. Mr. Andrysiak, City Engineer was asked to write to these men and advise them of the sewer situation in their area. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Hahn made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Erler seconded the motion. Motion carried and the Regular Meeting of the Common Council adjourned at 9:20 P.M. ATTEST: APPROVED: