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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-14-62 Council Meeting MinutesBe it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Monday, May 14, 1962, at 8 :51 P.M., with all members present except Councilman Ladewski. The meeting was called to order by President Joseph T. Kroll, who presided. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Kroll, Allen, Tellson, Coleman, Glass, Krueper, Lehman and Muszynski. ABSENT: Councilman Ladewski. 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 tyey 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 Tellson South Bend, Ind., May 14, 1962. Minutes of April 23, 1962. Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Coleman seconded the motion. Motion carried. PETITION Petition of John T. Hartman, et al, to rezone land on the east side of the 2800 block of South Michigan Street. Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the petition be referred to the City Planning Commission. Councilman Coleman seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF CONTROLLER FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL, 1962 Balance on Hand first of Month ---------------------------------------------------------------------- $3,122,128.44 Receipts during Month ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $2,353,931.99 Disbursements during Month ------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- $2,601,391.68 Balance on Hand April 30, 1962--------------------------- - - - - -- ------------------------------ - - - - -- $2,874,668.75 Councilman Lehman 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 FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE STREET AND FUND - $500.00, Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion IT SHOULD BE favorable as amended. /s/ T. W. Lehman,.Chairman May 14, 1962 Councilman Lehman 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 ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LANDS (1.4 acres on Lilac Road South of Darden Road), Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion IT SHOULD BE REPORTED FAVORABLE. /s/ T. W. Lehman, Chairman May 14, 1962 Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Lehman 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 ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LANDS (38.9 acres along the Pennsylvania Railroad), Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion IT SHOULD BE REPORTED FAVORABLE. /s/ T. W. Lehman, Chairman May 14, 1962 Councilman Lehman 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 ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LANDS (.6 acres in Wilmette Park), Respectfully report that they have examined the matt and that in their opinion it should be reported favorable. May 14, 1962 /s/ T. W. Lehman, Chairman Councilman Lehman made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Musz ynsk,i 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 ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LANDS (213 acres - Gertrude Street south of Rum Village), Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion it SHOULD BE REPORTED FAVORABLE. /s/ T. W. LEHMAN, Chairman May 14, 1962 Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Lehman 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 ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LANDS, (S acres on Dunn Road adjacent to Tarkington School), Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion IT SHOULD BE REPORTED FAVORABLE. /s/ T. W. LEHMAN, Chairman May 14, 1962 Councilman Lehman 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 ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LANDS, (39 acres on Jackson Road west of Ironwood), Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion IT SHOULD BE REPORTED FAVORABLE. /s/ T. W. Lehman, Chairman May 14, 1962 Councilman Lehman 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 ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LANDS (13.2 acres on Ironwood north of Ireland),.Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion IT SHOULD BE REPORTED FAVORABLE. /s/ T. W. LEHMAN, Chairman May 14, 1962 Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Lehman 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 AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED (Edison east of Ironwood), Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion it SHOULD BE REPORTED FAVORABLE. /s/ T. W. LEHMAN, Chairman May 14, 1962 Councilman Lehman 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 AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED.(Northwest corner of Edison and Ironwood), Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion IT SHOULD BE CONTINUED IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE UNTIL MAY 28, 1962 May 14, 1962 /s/ T. W. LEHMAN, Chairman Councilman Lehman 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 AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED (Land lying 660 feet north of Edison and 290 feet West of Ironwood), Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion it SHOULD BE CONTINUED IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE UNTIL MAY 28, 1962. May 14, 1962 /s/ T. W. LEHMAN, Chairman 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 AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED (Land North of Edison and west of Ironwood), Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion IT SHOULD BE CONTINUED IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE UNTIL MAY 28, 1962. May 14, 1962 /s/ T. W. LEHMAN, Chairman Councilman Coleman made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Lehman seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE To the Cpmmon Council of the City of South Bend: Your Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE OFFICE OF BOARD OF WORKS AND SAFETY - $500.00, Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion IT SHOULD BE REPORTED FAVORABLE. May 14, 1962 /s/ T. W. LEHMAN, Chairman Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Lehman seconded the motion, Motion carried. ORDINANCE• -N ®:4453 --- 62 AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE STREET AND TRAFFIC FUND, $32,000.00, AS AMENDED The Ordinance was given third reading, as amended, and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent, (Councilman Ladewski). ORDINANCE NO. 4454 - - -62 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LANDS (1.4 acres on Lilac Road) The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent ( Conncilman Ladewski) ORDINANCE NO. 4455 - - -62 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LANDS (38.9 acres along the Pennsylvania R.R.Tracks) The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8'ayes,Onays, 1 absent (Councilman Ladewski). ORDINANCE NO. 4456 - - -62 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LANDS (.6 acres in Wilmette Park) The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Councilman Ladewskil ORDINANCE NO. 4457 - - -62 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LANDS (213 acres (Gertrude Street south of Rum Village) The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Councilman Ladewskil ORDINANCE NO. 4458 - - -62 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LANDS (5 acres on Dunn Road adjacent to Tarkington School) The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Councilman ORDINANCE NO. 4459 - - -62 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LANDS (39 acres on Jackson west of Ironwood) The Ordinance was given third reading and passed.by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Councilman Ladewski ORDINANCE NO. 4460 - - -62 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LANDS (13.2 acres on Ironwood north of Ireland) The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Councilman Ladews ORDINANCE NO. 4461 - - -62 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED (Recently annexed land on Edison east of Ironwood) The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Councilman Ladewski; ORDINANCE NO. 4462 - - -62 AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE OFFICE OF BOARD OF WORKS AND SAFETY - $500.00 i. The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Councilman Ladewski). ,; REPORT OF CITY PLANNING COMMISSION May 11, 1962 The Honorable Common Council City of South Bend South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: The attached petition of Virgil A. Place, et al, to annex to the City of South Bend, Indiana, 93.8 acres in Section 27, T38N, R2E, being generally described as bounded on the north by the Indiana Toll Road, on the east by Portage Road, on the west by Maple Road, and on the south by the present city limits extended west to Maple Road and extended east to Portage Avenue was legally advertised under date of April 23, 1962 and given public hearing on May 3, 1962. The following action was taken: After due consideration the Commission found that the six determinants of annexation exist. It was therefore duly moved, seconded, and unanimously carried that the petitioh.be recommended favorably to the Council. Very truly yours, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION /s/ Robert L. Huff Robert L. Huff Director of Planning RLH /mah attach. Councilman Lehman made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Coleman seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF CITY PLANNING COMMISSION May 11, 1962 The Honorable Common Council City of South Bend South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: The attached petition of Place and Company, Inc., et al, to zone "A" Residential Use and "A" Height and Area District the recently annexed property being generally described as a parcel of land 1,195 feet east and west by 556.45 feet north and south at the southwest corner of Ireland and Miami Roads, excepting therefrom the following: To be zoned "C" Commercial Use and "A" Height and Area District the property generally described as a parcel of land 450 feet east and west by 350 feet north and south at the southwest corner of Ireland and Miami Roads; and also to be zoned "B" Residential Use and '.'A" Height and Area District the property generally described as a parcel and land 286,3 feel east and west by 230.45 feet north and south bounded on the north.by Ireland Road and lying 45o feet west of Miami Rpad was legally advertised under date of April 23, 1962 and given public hearing on May 3, 1962. The following action was taken: After due consideration the Commission found that the proposed zoning would be the most logical for the area in- volved and that substantial justice would be done by the granting of the petition. It was therefore duly moved, seconded, and carried (one member abstaining) that the petition be recommended favorably to the Council. Very truly yours; CITY PLANNING COMMISSION /s/ Robert L. Huff Director of Planning RLH /mah Attach. Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Lehman seconded the motion. Motion carried, REPORT OF CITY PLANNING COMMISSION May 11, 1962 The Honorable Common Council City of South Bend South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: The attached proposed ordinance originated by the City Planning Commission to zone "E" Heavy Industrial Use and "F ". Height and Area District the recently annexed land bsing generally described as a parcel of land 640 feet east and west by 330 feet north and south bounded on the west by Maple Road and on the north by the east -west centerline of Section 27, T38N, R2E, also the present city limits, was legally advertised under date of April 23, 1962 and given REPORT OF CITY PLANNING COMMISSION (continued) public hearing on May 3, 1962, The following action was taken: After due consideration the Commission found that the proposed zoning would be the most logical zoning for the property in question and that substantial justice would be done by the granting of the petition. It was therefore duly moved, seconded, and unanimously carried that the petition be recommended favorably to the Council. Very truly yours, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION /s/ Robert L. Huff Robert L. Huff Director of Planning RLH /mah Attach. Councilman Lehman made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF CITY PLANNING COMMISSION May 11, 1962 The Honorable Common Council City of South Bend South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: The attached proposed ordinance originated by the City Planning Commission to zone "A" Residential Use and "A" Height and Area District the recently annexed land being generally described as a parcel of land containing 109 acres at the northeast corner of Maple Road and Douglas Road (also known as Lathrop Avenue) was legally advertised under date of April 23, 1962 and given public hearing on May 3, 1962. The following action was taken: After due consideration the Commission found that the proposed zoning would be the most logical zoning for the property in question and that substantial justice would be done by the granting of the petition. It was therefore duly moved, seconded, and unanimously carried that the petition be recommended favorably to the Council. Very truly yours, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION /s/ Robert L. Huff Robert L. Huff Director of Planning RLH /mah attach. Councilman Lehman made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LANDS (93.8 acres south of the Toll Road between Portage and Maple Roads) The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Coleman made a motion that the Ordinance be set for public hearing on May 28, 1962. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED (Ireland and Miami Roads) The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the Ordinance be set for public hearing on May 28, 1962. Councilman Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED (Maple Road) The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Coleman made a motion that the Ordinance be set for public hearing on May 28, 1962. Councilman Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED (Maple and Douglas Road - 109 acres) The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Allen made a motion that the Ordinance be set for public hearing on May 28, 1962. Councilman Lehman seconded the motion. Motion carried. COMMUNICATION FROM MAYOR BRUGGNER To the Honorable Members of the Common Council of the City of South Bend Gentlemen: May 11, 1962 I have today requested the Board of Public Works and Safety to do all things necessary to alleviate the damage created by the recent windstorm emergency which occurred on April 30th. As you know, the ravages and damages of this wind storm caused a large number of trees, located in the parkways, to COMMUNICATION -FROM MAYOR 3RUGGNER (continued) be destroyed and damaged. It is therefore necessary that we take immediate steps for the removal of all tree stumps' from the parkways at the cost of the Civil City and the Park Department. I have, therefore, requested that an Ordinance be introduced at your meeting on Monday, May 14, 1962, making certain funds available for this emergency. I respectfully request that your Council fulfill this possibility by approving the transfer. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Frank J. Bruggner Frank J. Bruggner, Mayor FJB /ab Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the Communication be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Lehman seconded the motion, Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FOR EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE STREET AND TRAFFIC GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT NO. S -265 EMERGENCY REMOVAL OF TREES AND STUMPS AFFECTING STREETS AND TRAFFIC $15,000.00 The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Allen made a motion that the Ordinance be set for public hearing on June 11, 1962. Councilman Glass seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 4463 - - -62 (Superceded by Ordinance No. ) AN ORDINANCE FOR APPROPRIATIONS IN THE SANITATION FUND - $15,767.55 The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Lehman made a motion for suspension of rules. Councilman Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, O nays, 1 absent (Councilman Ladewski). The Ordinance was then given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Councilman Ladewski). NOTE THIS ORDINANCE WAS NOT SIGNED BY THE MAYOR. SUPERCEDED BY ORDINANCE NO. PASSED ON 1962. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, God, in His Infinite Wisdom, has called from this life MRS. MARTHA LADEWSKI, mother of EUGENE LADEWSKI, Councilman - at- Large; and, WHEREAS, her untimely death has brought much grief and sorrow to her husband, Walter Ladewski; her sons, Eugene Ladewski, Reverenc Roman Ladewski, C.S.C., and Stanley Ladewski; and her daughters, Mrs. Genevieve Speer and Miss Loretta Ladewski. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That we, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, do hereby extend to our Councilman, Eugene Ladewski, and the entire family of MRS. MARTHA LADEWSKI, our sincere sympathy in this, their deepest hour of sorrow; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a page beset aside in the Council Records of the City of South Bend and this Resolution be copied therein and a copy, duly certified, be sent to Councilman Ladewski and his family. JOSEPH T. KROLL T. W. LEHMAN PAUL E. KRUEPER, JR. CHESTER MUSZYNSKI J. CHESTER ALLEN HAROLD L. COLEMAN WALTER G. GLASS ALBERT TELLSON ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, this 14th day of May, 1962. FREDA G. NOBLE, CITY CLERK BY: /s/ Dorothy G. Scheer Deputy City Clerk APPROVED: /s/ Joseph T. Kroll JOSEPH T. KROLL, President of the Common Council NEW BUSINESS Councilman Tellson presented a petition signed by trash haulers reque6ting.extension of hours at the City Land Fill. Councilman Tellson moved that the petition be referred to the Board of Public Works and Safety for attention. Councilman Krueper seconded the motion. Motion carried. Councilman Lehman, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole, announced a meeting of the Committee of the Whole to be May 26, 1962, at 9:00 A.M. There being no further business before the Council, Councilman Coleman made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried and the Regular Meeting of the Common Council adjourned at 9:45 P.M. ATTEST: APPROVED: Deputy City Clerk President