HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-24-61 Council Committee of the Whole Meeting MinutesBe it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, met in the Committee of the Whole in the
Council Chambers in the City Hall on Monday, April 24, 1961, at 8:06 P.M., with all members present. The meeting was
called to order by Councilman T. W. Lehman, Chairman, who presided.
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT - $1,500.00
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above Ordinance, proponents and opponents were given
an opportunity to be heard thereon. Councilman Glass made a motion that the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable
Councilman Kroll seconded the motion. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE
CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LANDS
(.Airport)
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above Ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an
opportunity to be heard thereon.
Speaking against said proposed Ordinance were G. Burt Ford, Attorney for the Board of Aviation. Commissioners of St.
Joseph County; Mr. George A. Sands, Attorney for William A. Dugdale, one of the owners of property included in the
proposed annexation; Mr. Thomas 0. Mays, 31421 Cleveland Road; Mr. Walter L. Clements, Attorney for the German Town-
ship Trustee; Mr. Earl Harness, 52698 Lynnewood; Mr. Edward Simpson, 53825 Moss Road. There were no proponents whq
requested to be heard. Mr. Robert L. Huff, Director - Secretary of the City Planning Commission was requested by
Councilman Coleman to explain the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Mr. Huff complied. Mr. Sands asked
several questions which were answered by Mr. Huff.
Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Councilman Ladewski seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
Chairman Lehman introduced Pamela Solbrig and Jill Frohler, Students of Riley High School, who were taking notes
of the meeting.
RECESS FROM 8:55 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. ANNOUNCED BY CHAIRMAN LEHMAN
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FROM PARKING METER FEES AND
FUNDS THE SUM OF $16,000.00 FOR AN OFF- STREET PARKING
SURVEY TO THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CIVIL
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above Ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an
opportunity to be heard thereon.
Speaking in favor of the proposed Ordinance were Byron W. Sheets, who operates a business at 136 North Michigan Street
and is a Director of the Down Town Council; Otto Baker, St. Joseph County Assessor; Mary Sweeney, Sweeney's Shamrock.
Speaking against the proposed Ordinance were Leo P. Rieder, Attorney; Joseph Serge, representing the Portage Plaza;
Howard Sigrist, 1718 South Michigan Street; Rodney Moyer, 529 West Washington; Ben Drolinger, 1230 East Wayne Street
South; Mr. A. Pietraszewski, 618 S. Phillipa Street; Stanley Harlozinski, 1614 Elwood; Larry Hertel, 1237 Queen Street
iGeor.ge Dayfield, 18150 Denslow Drive; Otto Beyer, 410 Manitou Place; Richard Dennison, 4404 Meadow Lane; Mr. Louis C.
Chapleau, Attorney for the South Bend Parking Company; Mr. Nicholas P. Cholis, Attorney;
Councilman Kroll made a motion for a five minute recess. Councilman Krueper seconded the motion. Motion granted.
Committee of the Whole recessed at 10:25 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 10:37 P.M.
After much discussion, Councilman Kroll made a motion that the Ordinance be continued in the Committee of the Whole
for two weeks. Councilman Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried.
(ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3702, COMMONLY
KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE
(South Bend Avenue between Burns and Duey)
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above Ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an
opportunity to be heard thereon,
(,Speaking against the proposed Ordinance were Owen Gardner, 1228 South Bend Avenue; Henry Hertel, 1216 South Bend
Avenue; Samuel Johnson, 1217 South Bend Avenue; Charles Dempsey, 1234 East Howard.
Attorney F. Jay Nimtz, Attorney, respresented the petitioners herein.
Councilman Coleman made a motion that the Ordinance go the Council as unfavorable. Councilman Muszynski seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3702, COMMONLY KNOWN
AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
(REAL ESTATE INVOLVED LOCATED ON WILLIAM STREET, NAVARRE
STREET, PORTAGE AVENUE)
Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the Ordinance be continued in the Committee of the Whole for two weeks.
Councilman Kroll seconded the motion. Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Councilman Kroll made a motion to adjourn.
Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried and the Committee of the Whole Meeting adjourned at 10 :53 P,
ATTEST:
CLERK
APPROVED:
CHAIRMAN