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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-23-62 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING APRIL 23, 1962 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana_, met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers on Monday, April 23, 1962, at 8:12 P.M., with all members present except Councilman Muszynski. The meeting was called to order'by President Joseph T. Kroll, who presided. ROLL -CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Kroll, Allen, Ladewski, Tellson, Coleman, Glass, Krueper and Lehman ABSENT: Councilman Muszynski 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. /s/ Joseph T. Kroll /s/ T. W. Lehman . Committee /s/ Albert E. Tellson South Bend, Ind., April 23, 1962 Minutes of Meeting of April 9, 1962 Councilman Coleman made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried. PETITION Petition of Place and Company to zone recently annexed land (Southwest corner of Miami and Ireland). Councilman Lehman made a motion that the petition be referred to the City Planning Commission. Councilman Glass seconded the motion. Motion carried. �v COMMUNICATION LAKE MICHIGAN REGION PLANNING COMMITTEE A joint committee of the American Institute of Architects Chapters Winconsin - Chicago - Northerin Indiana - Western Michigan 223 Lincolnway East Mishawaka, Indiana 20 April 1962 Mr. Milton S. Ries, President South Bend- Mishawaka Chamber of Commerce Sherland Building South Bend, Indiana Dear Mr. Ries: The time question continues to be a controversial issue. This is unfortunate. Based on readily available facts and on objective analysis of the situation, it is self- evident that Central Time with daylight summer time, is the proper and best time not only for this area but all Indiana. There are many sound reasons for this conclusion of which the following are only a few of the more important:. 1. The United States government through the Interstate Commerce.Commission which has the responsibility for establisl ing time zones, has in every instance reaffirmed its position that the correct time for our geographic location is Central Standard Time. It's most recent official report and investigation was dated June 9, 1961. This represent the unbiased.expert judgment of those most qualified to render an opinion. 2. All time as we experience it in our day -to -day living is related to the movement of the sun. Humans obviously cannot alter this movement of the sun. The sun's position is constantly changing in relation to every point on earth and consequently it can never be at the same moment even remotely near the same position in Indiana that it is along the east coast of the United States. Because of this simple elementary fact, the various Time Zones were established in the first place to try to equalize this variable relationship. Through this device of limited bands of time running north and south across the world, this sun differential was thus minimized within each zone. Self- evidently if Eastern Time is taylored for the eastern part of the United States,;it cannot be equally satisfactory for our own area 1,000 miles to the west. 3. It is argued by many that to be on Eastern Time will keep this area in step with New York and the east coast, whereas being on Central Time places us one hour behind. Actually in many respects and for all practical pur- .:poses, this is not true. A good example is the matter of television which affects the vast majority of our population. Since the Chicago -New York axis is the main one between these two time zones and since both cities simultaneously move their time forward in the spring and back in the fall to accommodate their daylight time periods, any area which remains on a single time the year around must automatically shift its TV viewing time schedule twice a year because the major broadcasting chains are tied to New York and Chicago time changes.. 4. It is also obvious that C.S.T. railroad schedules in effect here would be out of step with local E.S.T. There is strong indication that rail traffic and mass transit carriers may well be returning to their former importance in our transportation system. There are also many commuter time relationships with Chicago which will immediate- ly and adversely be affected. South Bend is the eastern terminal for the South Shore Railroad. This community would, therefore, if on Eastern Time, probably be the only city on the line not on Central Time. 5. A towering and all- important objection to E.S.T. for us is the fact that this area will eventually be, if it has not already become, an integrated part of the great mid- american urban complex centered on Lake Michigan, with the Chicago metropolitan area as its nucleous. Eventually this should be the major urban center of the country. As a vast Regional City, the time situation necessarily should be uniform throughout its extent. 6. To assume that there are more ties with the east coast than with the central part of the country is to accept a basic economic unreality. It is an illusion predicated on the fact that today financial and many large business headquarters, plus the seat of the federal government are all located in the east. This condition is a remnant of out colonial development and will eventually, in a large measure, change. As the country matures, as the present trend to the west continues and becomes more evident, with the center of population of industry and other elements of our economy moving likewise, the increasing importance of the mid- continental region will force such a re- allignment. But headquarters operations are not synonymous with total operations. Our fundamental cultural, industrial, agricultural and transportation ties are inextricably bound with the Great Lakes- Mississippi Valley Region of which we are a part. 7. There is in this attitude favoring a change to eastern time an imitative pattern, and a lack of self - determinati that certainly never characterized the original pioneer population of the central part of the United States. The very terminology "Central" is a connotation of our enviable position in the nation and should be a source of considerable pride. To climb on the "Eastern" bandwagon subtly downgrades this region and its communities and should be opposed on that basis alone. 8. The whole Eastern Time concept for this area goes counter to historic inevitability. The trend of natural forces is always toward the national or continental center of a land mass rather than to its fringes. This area of ours so near the very hub of this geographic wheel of North American civilization should certainly not ignore that lesson of the past. 9. Finally, if any change is to be made, the only logical one is a single global time in which each and every place .has one and the same time, all the time. This perhaps, is the ultimate solution to our recurring time problems, - although even in that system, while the hour is the same,.its local implications are variable. However, there would be a simplification of schedules and other troubles which now confront us with the many different zones in time - shrunken world. It is only reasonable to assume, then, that any suggested time change should be predicated on a thorough under- standing of the alternatives and the inevitable consequences. There are other valid reasons for opposing this time change which have been repeatedly emphasized in public and need no repetition here. Actually, the long- term disadvantages of eastern Time for this region will become progressively more apparent, even in those areas of Indiana and Michigan now usingkit, with the likelihood that they will return to Central Standard Time, unless (continued) COMMUNICATION (continued) world -wide time intervenes. Therefore let us hope that any action which may be taken here will be based on a comprehensive unemotional recognition of all these considerations. Sincerely, /s/ Paul F. Jernegan Paul F. Jernegan P FJ"jh Chairman Enc• map copies to: S.B.Tribune Mayor Canfield Mishawaka City Planning Association Mishawaka Enterprise Mishawaka Times South Bend and Mishawaka City Councils Mayor Bruggner South Bend Civic Planning Association Councilman Tellson made a motion that the Communication be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Coleman seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF CONTROLLER FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 1962 Balance on Hand first of Month ------------------------------------------------------------------------- $3,165,460.23 Receiptsduring Month ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $1,191,734.87 Disbursements during Month ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- $1,235,066.66 Balance on Hand March 31, 1962 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- $3,122,128.44 Councilman Lehman made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Ladewski seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY Irving J. Smith South Bend City Attorney_ South Bend, Indiana RE: Ochstein vs. City of South Bend Injunction Suit Dear Mr. Smith: Pursuant to your request for status report on the above captioned suit we wish to report that no decision has been reached by the Marshall County Circuit Court as of this date. We were ih�hopes that the Judge would be able to give us a decision in time for the Monday, April 23, Council meeting but the said court has been involved with a jury trial which finished last Thursday and the Judge therefore did not have time to form his opinion in the interim. We feel that a decidion shall be reached some time this week and we shall inform you as soon as it is received. With reference to your inquiry as to the building permit issued to Mr. Ochstein for the subject premises at 2202 West Dunham Street, we wish to point out the fact that this permit was for the purposes of repairing an existing building at the rear of said premises. This of course is entirely proper inasmuch as the subject premises are located in the light and heavy industrial zoning district. We feel that the question of the junk yard has been mooted inasmuch as we have information to the effect that Mr. Ochstein is selling off the rear half of-the subject premises for ware- housing purposes. and that he intends to utilize the front yard for garage purposes and that he has abandoned the intention of utilizing said premises for junk yard purposes. In any event, we shall request of the Judge to render a decision so that the injunction suit may be finally con- cluded some time this week. Very truly yours, /s/ Norman Kopec Norman Kopec Asst. City Attorney NK /w CouncilmanColeman made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file and that a copy of said report be sent to Councilman Muszynski. Councilman Allen 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 FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE STREET AND FUND.$50,000.00, Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion IT SHOULD BE CONTINUED IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE UNTIL THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. /s/ T. W. Lehman, Chairman April 23, 1962. Councilman Lehman made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Coleman seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE, FIRST AND SECOND READING AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE OFFICE OF BOARD OF WORKS AND SAFETY - $500.00 The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Lehman made a motion that the Ordinance be set for public hearing on May 14, 1962. Councilman Glass seconded the motion. Motion carried. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the conditions of the streets in the City of South Bend are in such a condition that may of them are in need of major repairs, and WHEREAS, such repairs will necessitate all available funds in the years to come, and WHEREAS, the present and future budgets of the Street Department are and will be strained by the constant repairs to unimproved streets, and 427 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 23, 1962 RESOLUTION (continued) WHEREAS, it is estimated that between 30% and 50% of the current street repair money is used for the upkeep of unimproved streets, and WHEREAS, it is the desire of all citizens to improve the City and its streets, and WHEREAS, the money now spent in maintaining and repairing unimproved streets can be used for a better purpose. THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City Engineer through the City Council initiate a program to pave twelve (12) miles of unimproved streets, one (1) in each councilmanic district in each of the years 1962 and 1963. Said streets are to be selected by the Councilman in whose district the streets are located, the City Engineer and any interested Councilman -at- Large. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in event of a remonstrance of 51% of the people affected the Council agrees to override such remonstrance in order to provide the City with better streets and stop the present drain of tax dollars on unimproved streets, thus allowing these dollars to be better used elsewhere. /s/ Paul E. Krueper, Jr. Paul E. Krueper, Jr. Councilman, 4th District Councilman Krueper made a motion that the Resolution be. sent to the Committee of the Whole and that a copy be sent to the City Engineer for study as to the feasibility.of the Resolution. Councilman Coleman seconded the motion. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Lehman moved -to edjourn...Councilman Ladewski seconded the motion. Motion carried and the Regular Meeting of the Common Council adjourned at 8 :31 P.M. ATTEST: CLERK APPROVED: f PRESIDENT