HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-27-64 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING
APRIL 27, 1964
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, April 27, 1964, at 9 :20 P.M., with all members present. The
meeting was called to order by President John L. Hunter Jr., who presided.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmen Hunter, Allen, Palmer, Geib, Szymkowiak,
Wise, Glass, Smith and Muszynski.
ABSENT: None.
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/ John L. Hunter Jr. }
/s/ Walter G. Glass ) Committee
/s/ Chester E. Muszynski )
Minutes of April 13, 1964
Councilman Glass made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Muszynski seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 10 OF THE YEAR 1962 ENTITLED A
RESOLUTION APPROVING TWO ADDITIONAL TRACTS OF LAND AS A PART OF PROPOSED
LOW RENT HOUSING PROJECT IND. 15 - 3 WHICH TRACTS ARE LOCATED ON THE
WEST SIDE OF FREMONT STREET BETWEEN BERGAN STREET AND MARQUETTE BOULEVARD
IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND.
Section I. Resolution No. 10 of the year 1962 entitled "A Resolution Approving Two Additional Tracts of
Land as a Part of Proposed Low Rent Housing Project Ind. 15 - 3 Which Tracts are Located on
the West Side of Fremont Street between Bergan Street and Marquette Boulevard in the City of
South Bend" be and is hereby repealed.
Section II. This resolution shall be effective upon the signatures of the President of the Common Council
and the Mayor for the city of South Bend',being affixed hbreto.
/s/ Richard G. Geib
Member of Common Council
Proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Speaking in favor of the proposed
Resolution were the following: Mr. Jerome Lukas, 2019 Bergan St., Mr. Roman Guentert, 1606 N. Fremont St., and
Mr. Elmer L. Crowell, 2601 Portage Ave., President of the Northwest Civic Association,
Councilman Geib made a motion for postponement of the Resolution to seek a co- operative arrangement with the
Housing Authority. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 9 ayes - 0 nays,
PETITION
Petition of Albert E. Nall to annex 75 acres East of Miami Road South of Jackson Road. Councilman Geib made a
motion that the petition be referred to the City Planning Commission. Councilman Smith seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
PETITION
Petition of Sylvia Pence,.et al, to rezone Lincolnway East and Twcykenham Drive. Councilman Glass made a motion'
that the petition be referred to the City Planning Commission. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion
carried.
REGULAR MEETING APRIL 27.196.4
REPORT OF THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER, 1963
Balance on Hand First of Month . . . . . . . . $ 3,728,972.45
Receipts During Month . . . . . . . . . . . . a 3:167110153.09
Disbursements During Month 4,069,124.72
Balance 12 -31 -63 . . . . 0 . . . 0 . . . . . . $ 3, 331, 000.82
REPORT OF THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 1964
Balance on Hand First of Month . . . $ 3,331,000.82
Receipts During Month . . . . . . . 0 1, 991, 290.40
Disbursements During Month 996,581.38
Balance 1 -31 -64 . . . . . 4,.325, 709.84
Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the reports be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Szymkowiak
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
April 27, 1964
Your Commiteee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION IN THE PARK DEPART-
MENT-- $375.00.
Respectfully report thUtthey have examined the matter and that in their opinion this ordinance go to the Council
as favorable.
/s/ Edwin Thomas Smith, Chairman
Councilman Glass made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Muszynski seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
April 27, 1964
Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO.
3702". (Location: South side of Ireland Road West of Miami Road).
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion this ordinance go to the Council .
as favorable.
/s/ Edwin Thomas Smith, Chairman
Councilman Geib made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE April 27, 1964
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 ". (Location: Mayflower Road and Linden Avenue).
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion this ordinance go to the Council
as favorable.
/s/ Edwin Thomas Smith, Chairman
Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file.
the motion. Motion carried.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
April 27, 1964
Councilman Szymkowiak
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 ". (Location: 54 Acre tract at Miami and Jackson Roads).
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion this ordinance be set for
public hearing on May 25th.
/s/ Edwin Thomas Smith, Chairman
Councilman Smith made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Geib seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
April 27, 1964
Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN MUNICIPAL BONDS
OF 1962 -- $621,290.37 ".
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion this ordinance go to the Council
as favorable.
/s/ Edwin Thomas Smith, Chairman
Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Geib seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
,REGULAR MEETING
REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE April 27, 1964
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 32, SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE N0,
4608 -63, BEING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 1962, REDEFINING THE TERM "RESTANRANT ".
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion this ordinance be referred to
the Ordinance Committee for study.
/s/ Edwin Thomas Smith, Chairman
Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Palmer seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
April 27, 1964
Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,500.00 FOR THE USE BY THE BOARD
OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY FOR PROCURING AN ENGINEERING SURVEY OF THE ST. JOSEPH RIVER DAM IN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA ".
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion this ordinance go to the Council'
as favorable.
/s/ Edwin Thomas Smith, Chairman
Councilman Allen made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Palmer seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: April 27, 1964
Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO.
3702 ". (Location: Gertrude, Carlisle and Ewing Ave.).
Repsectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion this ordinance go to the
Council as favorable.
/s/ Edwin Thomas Smith, Chairman
Councilman Allen made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Geib - seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
April 27, 1964
Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO.
3702 ". (Location: Swygart, Gertrude, Calvert and Ewing Ave.).
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion this ordinance go to the
Council as favorable.
/s/ Edwin Thomas Smith, Chairman
Councilman Geib made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Muszynski seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
April 27, 1964
Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE
NO. 3702 ", (Location: Eddy, St. Louis, Napoleon and St. Vincent).
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion this ordinance go to the
Council as favorable.
/s/ Edwin Thomas Smith, Chairman
Councilman Geib made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Muszynski seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
REPORT OF CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
The Honorable Common Council
City of South Bend
South Bend, Indiana
April 17, 1964
Gentlemen:
The attached petition of the South Bend Housing Authority to rezone from "A" Residential Use and "A" Height and
Area District to "A -1" Residential Use and "A" Height and Area District the property generally bounded on the
north by Hamilton Street, on the east by Fremont Street, on the south by Marquette Blvd., and on the west by
Meade Street was legally advertised under date of April 6, 1964 and given public hearing on April 16, 1964. The
following action was taken:
After due consideration the Commission duly moved, seconded and carried (5 -2 -Mr. Glass
abstaining) a motion that the petition be recommended favorably to the Council.
Very truly yours,
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Robert L. Huff cf /s/
RLW ct- attachlanning
Councilman Glass made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Muszynski seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
MUUIaAK M LTINU APRIL 27, 19b4
ORDINANCE NO. 4641 - -64
AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION IN THE
PARK DEPARTMENT FUND - -- $375.00
The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes (Councilmen Hunter, Allen,
Palmer, Wise, Geib, Szymkowiak, Glass and Smith), 1 nay (Councilman Muszynski).
ORDINANCE NO, 4642 - -64
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE
NO. 3702
(South side of Ireland Road West of Miami Street)
The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 "ayes - 0 nays.
ORDINANCE NO. 4643 - -64
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO,
3702 AS HERETOFORE AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED,
(Mayflower Road and Linden Avenue)
The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes - 0 nays.
ORDINANCE N0, 4644 - -64
AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN
MUNICIPAL BONDS of 1962 -- $621,290.37.
The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes - 0 nays.
ORDINANCE NO. 4645 - -64
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,500.00 FOR THE USE BY THE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY FOR PROCURING AN ENGINEERING
SURVEY OF THE ST. JOSEPH RIVER DAM IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA.
The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes (Councilman Hunter, Allen,
Palmer, Wise, Geib, Szymkowiak, Glass and Smith), 1 nay (Councilman Muszynski).
ORDINANCE NO. 4646 - -64
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING
ORDINANCE NO. 3702
(Gertrude, Carlisle and Ewing Ave,)
The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes - 0 nays.
ORDINANCE NO. 4647 - -64
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING
ORDINANCE NO. 3702
(Swygart, Gertrude, Calvert and Ewing Avenue)
The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes - 0 nays.
ORDINANCE NO, 4648 - -64
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING
ORDINANCE NO. 3702
jEddy, St. Louis, Napoleon and St. Vincent Sts.)
The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes - 0 nays.
ORDINANCE - FIRST & SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE
NO. 3702, AS AMENDED
(Hamilton, Fremont, Marquette and Meade Sts.)
The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Szymkowiak made a
motion that the ordinance be set for public hearing on May 11th. Councilman Glass seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE - FIRST & SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $50,000.00) TO THE STREET
DEPARTMENT IN THE PURCHASE OF STREET AND ALLEY MATERIALS;
SAID($50,000.00) TO BE A TRANSFER FROM FUND S -12 INTO
FUND S -421.
The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Smith made a motion
that the ordinance be set for public hearing on May 11th. Councilman Geib seconded the motion. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE - FIRST & SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE 1960
GENERAL STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND -- $1,523.63
The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Geib made a motion that
the ordinance be set for public hearing on May 11th. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion
carried.
REGULAR MEETING Arn1j,
ORDINANCE NO. 4649• -64
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SOUTH BEND
CITY WATER WORKS AND THE JAMES B. CLOW & SON, INC..FOR THE
PURCHASE: OF PIPES AND FITTINGS IN THE SUM OF $7,291.64 AND
VALES IN THE SUM OF $4,230.75.
The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Geib made a motion for
suspension of rules. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of
9 ayes - 0 nays.
The ordinance was given third reading by title and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes - 0 nays.
ORDINANCE - FIRST & SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN SEWAGE
DISPOSAL FUND -- $581993.21
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 11th, 1964. Councilman Szynmkowiak seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE - FIRST & SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN
MUNICIPAL BONDS OF 1961 -- $19,465.28
The ordinance was given first reading by title and
that the ordinance be set for public hearing on May
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE - FIRST & SECOND READING
second reading in full. Councilman Palmer made a motion
lith, 1964. Councilman Glass seconded the motion.
AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE SANITATION FUND -- $1,077.55
The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion
that the ordinance be set for public hearing on May 11th, 1964. Councilman Geib seconded the motion. Motion
carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Glass and the Fire Chief requested the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance urging property owners
to use containers with holes and covers for burning debris instead of wire baskets.
There being no further business before the Council, Counc ilman Muszynski made a motion to adjourn. Councilman
Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried and Council adjourned at 10 :23 P.M.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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CLERK