HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-24-64 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING AUGUST 24, 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, August 24, 1964, at 8:26-P.M., with all members present except
Councilman Wise. The meeting was called to order by President John L. Hunter Jr., who presided.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Counciluen Hunter, Allen, Palmer, Geib, Szymkowiak,
Glass, Smith and Muszynski.
ABSENT: Councilman Wise.
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.
Meeting of August 10, 1964.
/s/ Sohn L. Hunter Jr. )
/s/ Walter G. Glass )
/s/ Chester Muszynski )
Committee
Councilman Glass made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Smith seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
PETITIONS
Councilman Geib made a motion that petitions (items 6 to 9) be stricken from the agenda due to the fact that
reports are received from the City Planning Commission. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion
carried.
REPORT OF WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
My Committee on Ways and Means has examined the 1965 Budget and that in their opinion it generally reflects a
desire of our Administration to start building upon the surveys of the past.
The increases proposed are based upon supplying the necessary brick and mortar to build the goal of the Challenge
Team.
My Committee has met for an average of four hours per night and five to six hours on Saturdays, from August 4th
through the 18th, to analyze each department. We are proud of the sincere cooperation of our city officials.
We have been able to trim the budget some, and in this regard we offer the attached department reports containing
our recommendations totalling $73,458.00.
Attach.
OFFICE OF MAYOR
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Richard G. Geib
There can be further savings effectuated in the proposed budget for the Office of Mayor in the following.
accounts:
Account No. Reduction
A -212 Postage $ 75.00
A -213 Traveling Expenses 200:00
A -252 Repairs of Equipment 25;00_
Total Reduction $300.00
Councilman Glass made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
OFFICE OF CITY CONTROLLER
The budget of City Controller can be reduced as follows:
Account No. Reduction
B -212 Postage $ 25.00
B -213 Traveling Expenses 100.00
B -361 Official Records 300.00
B -51 Insurance 4,000.00
Total Recommended Reductions $ 7,425.00
* This is done to take out $1,000.00 deductible liability insurance rather than full coverage.
Councilman Smith made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Palmer seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
OFFICE OF CITY CLERK
There can be further savings effectuated in the proposed budget for the Office of City Clerk in the following
accounts:
Account No. Reduction
C -11 Salary of Traffic Bureau 1 @ $3,735.00
Clerks
C -212 Postage: 1,000.00
C=213 Traveling Expenses 280.00
C -54 Clothing Allowances - 540.00
Total Reduction $51555.00
Councilman Glass made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded
the motion, MotionT: carried.
I3EGBI,AR MEETING AUGUST 246 1964
OFFICE OF CITY TREASURER
The Office of City Treasurer is reasonable as presented.
Councilman Smith made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Geib seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
OFFICE OF CITY JUDGE
The office of City Judge cannot be reasonably reduced below the total $792.00 reduction effectuated by Judge
Potts.
Councilman Geib made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
BUDGET OF THE CITY COUNCIL
The budget of the City Council has been reasonably rearranged. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the
report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Glass seconded the motion. Motion carried.
OFFICE OF CITY ATTORNEY
The requested budget of the Office of City Attorney cannot be reasonably reduced beyond that which has already
been done by the City Attorney, Mr. DuComb. Councilman Geib made a motion that the report be accepted and placed
on file. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried.
OFFICE OF THE BOARD
The budget of the Office of the Board can be further reduced by effecting reductions in the following accounts:
Account No.
H -211 Freight, Express and Drayage
H -213 Traveling Expenses
H -214 Telephone and Telegraph
H -221B Electric Current - Buildings
H -223 Heat
H -252 Repairs of Equipment
H -261 Window Cleaning
H -262 Medical Service
H -266 Recording Fees
H =362 Stationery and Printing
H -37 Other Supplies
Total Reduction
Reduction
10.00
25.00
690.00
150.00
665.00
100.00
35.00
300.00
50.00
150.00
500.00
$2,675.00
It is also the unanimous opinion of this Committee that approximately $9,000.00 of this budget for lighting of
the Sample Street Bridge and its approaches which has been dictated by the State Highway Commission is out of
proportion with ample lighting needs.
Furthermore, the Account No. H -57 Rents (Naval and Marine Building) of $14,400 has been predicated upon a need
to maintain temporary space into the month of August. This would appear to be overgenerous on the part of the
city, in view of the abusive way we have had to perform all conditions of an indefinite agreement of a previous
administration. We could, if we hold the Navy and Marines to their word, save another $3,600.00 by their moving'
into their own building by June 1, or $1,800.00 if they could move by July 1.
Finally, our investigation shows that the Office of the Board has had to incorporate personnel in their budget
from other depaMtln order to better orient responsibility, and this has increased the budget of the Office of
the Board some $7,884.00.
Councilman Glass made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Geib seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
BUDGET OF THE SEWER DEPARTMENT
The budget of the Sewer Department has been reasonably presented and would appear to be justified in every
account. Councilman Smith made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Szymkowiak
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
BUDGET OF THE MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM
The budget of The Morris Civic Auditorium can be reduced as follows:
Account No. Reduction
K -251 Buildings and Structures $500.00
Councilman Allen made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Palmer seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
NEW ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
The new Engineering Department budget can be trimmed by reducing the following accounts:
Account No. Reduction
L -213 Traveling Expenses $ 100.00
L-324 Other Garage & Motor Supplies 100.00
L -363 Other Office Supplies 500-100
Total Recommended Reduction $ 700.00
Councilman Smith made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Muszynski seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 24, 1964
Budget for the Building Department
The budget for the Building Department can be reduced further than has been so far accomplished by Mr. West in
the following accounts:
Account
No.
Reduction
MB -214
Telephone & Telegraph
50.00
MB -215
Transportation Allowance
200.00
MB -241
Printing, Other Than Office
ME-363
Other Office Supplies
Supplies
100.00
MB -252
Repairs of Equipment
100.00
MB -321
Gasoline
50.00
MB -425
Parts of Equipment
200.00
MB -55
Subscription and Dues
50.00
Total Reduction Recommended
$ 750.00
Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Szymkowiak
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
ELECTRICAL AND HEATING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT
The budget 6f the Electrical and Heating Inspection Department can be reduced further than that suggested by
Mr. Clawson in the following accounts:
Account No.
Reduction
ME -214
Telephone & Telegraph
$ 110.00
ME -215
Transportation Allowances
400.00
ME -252
Repairs of Equipment
40.00
ME-363
Other Office Supplies
50.00
ME -37
Other Supplies
50.00
NE-55
Subscriptions & Dues
25.00
ME-711
Buildings and Fixed Equipment
50.00
Total Recommended Reduction
$ 725.00
Councilman Geib made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Smith seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
CITY CEMETERIES DEPARTMENT
The budget of the City Cemeteries Department can be reduced somewhat more than suggested by Mr. Engle in the
following accounts:
Account No. Reduction
N -222 Gas $ 110.00
N -251 Repairs of Buildings & Structures 50.00
N -322 Oil 10.00
N -323 Tires & Tubes 45.00
Total Recommended Reduction $ 215.00
Councilman Glass made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
The general fund may be amended to reflect a reduction in the Police Department as follows:
Account No.
Reduction
P -213
Traveling Expenses
$ 200.00
P -241
Printing, Other Than Office
150.00
Q -214
Supplies
11,000.00
P -324
Other Garage and Motor Supplies
19000.00
P -44
Other Materials
600.00
P -52
Rents
600.00
P -726
Other Equipment
800.00
Total
Reduction Police Department
$4,200.00
Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Palmer seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
The projected 1965 Fire Department should be amended as follows:
Account No.
Reduction
Q -211
Freight, Express & Drayage
$ 15.00
Q -213
Traveling Expenses
150.00
Q -214
Telephone & Telegraph
25.00
Q -222
Gas
400.00
Q -23
Instruction
100.00
Q- 252
Repairs of Equipment
500.00
Q -311
coal
1,000.00
Q -321
Gasoline
500.00
Q -322
Oil
150.00
Q -331
Household, Laundry & Cleaning
.200.00
Q -362
Stationery & Prinnting
100.00
Q -37A
"Other Supplies (General)
500.00
Q -54
Clothing Allowances
725.00
Q -55
Subscriptions and Dues
25.00
Total
Recommended Reduction
$ 4,490.00
Councilman Geib made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Muszynski seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING A MST 24 1964
DEPARTMENT OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
The budget of Mr. Cichowicz for the Department of Weights and Measures has been reasonably prepared and adequate
for the needs without further reduction being available.
Councilman Allen made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Geib seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT
The proposed budget of the Electrical Department can be further reduced as follows:
Account No.
Reduction
V -13 :'Electrical Longevity
$ 720:00
V -213
Traveling Expenses
50.00
V -214
Telephone & Telegraph
125.00
V -221
Electric Current
50.00
V -251
Repairs of Buildings &
Photographing & Blueprinting
25.00
Structures
325:00
V -312
Fuel Oil
600.00
V -37
Other Supplies
19450,00
V -55
Subscriptions and Dues
2:00
Total
Recommended Reduction
$3,322.00
Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Geib seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
RADIO DEPARTMENT
The budget of the Radio Department is reasonable in every detail
Councilman Smith made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Palmer seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
SANITATION DEPARTMENT
The budget of the Sanitation Department can be reduced by trimming the following accounts:
Account No, Reduction
XX -241 Printing, Other Than Office
Supplies $ 50,00
XX -252 Repairs of Equipment 500.00
XX -321 Gasoline 2,000.00
XX -37 Other Supplies 500,00
Total Recommended Reduction $3,050.00
Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
STREET DEPARTMENT
The budget of the Street Department can be reduced slightly by effecting the following savings:
Account No,
Reduction
S -211,
Freight, Express & Drayage
$ 25.00
S -224
Water
52.00
S -241
Printing, Other Than Office
Supplies
.100,00
S -243
Photographing & Blueprinting
25.00
S -263
Other Contractual Services
100.00
S =322
Oil
75.00
S -362
Stationery and Printing
250.00
Total
Recommended Reduction
$ 627.00
It would appear to this committee that the use of the telephone to order heavy equipment parts from out -of -town
suppliers could be curtailed by using local parts houses to place the order. In checking, I find that the part
would cost the same regardless of whether the city places the order or a local parts house, and the local parts
house would assume the telephone cost in their profit, I'm told. It would appear profitable to the city and the
local parts supplier to change our parts ordering process.
Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Smith seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
PARR DEPARTMENT
The budget of the Park Department can be reduced as follows:
Account No.
212 Postage
214 Telephone and Telegraph
12 Labor
224 Water
242 Publication of Legal Notices
261 Other Contractual Services (General)
262 Band, &ncerts
371Spray.Materials and Fertilizer
333 Other Institutional & Medical Supplies
425 Drives and Walks Materials
43 Repair Parts
263 Physicians and Hospitals
Total Recommended Reduction
Reduction
$ 50.00
674.00
1;000.00
5,000.00
50.00.
30,000.00
1,500.00
500.00
50.00
1,500.00
100.00
900.00
$ 41,324.00
Councilman Smith made a motion to substitute 12, Labor, $1,000.00, in place of 221, Electric, $1,000.00; and 371,
Fertilizer, $500.00, in place of 321, Gasoline, $500.00. Councilman Geib seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Councilman Smith made a motion that the report, as amended, be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Geib
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 24 1964
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
The proposed reduction in the City Planning Commission budget of some $3,445.00 can be added to as follows:
Account No.
Reduction
212
Postage
$ 25:00
213
Traveling Expenses
250:00
363
Other Office Supplies
100:00
721
Furniture and Fixtures
50:00
725
Office Equipment
25.00
726
Other Equipment
50.00
Total Additional Reduction
$ 600.00
Councilman Palmer made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
URBAN RENEWAL COMMISSION
The budget of the Urban Renewal Commission is too vague to be certain of possible savings. For example, we have
now in planning three projects and two projects in execution. The likelihood of any of those in planning to
become projects in execution is very uncertain but most probable. As it now stands, the Urban Renewal Department
budget shows a city share which is $11,960.00 less than that of last year. It would seem highly unwise to
contemplate further reductions. Councilman Geib made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file.
Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried.
FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES COMMISSION
The budget of the Fair Employment Practices Commission is reasonably presented. Councilman Glass made a motion
that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried.
5 MINUTE RECESS - 8:55 P.M.
Councilman Smith made a motion for a five minute recess. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried.
RECONVENED MEETING - 9:23 P.M.
WORKABLE PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
DECLARATION OF POLICY FOR THE WORKABLE PROGRAM
FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
In reviewing progress under its Program for Community Improvement, a locality is taking stock -- evaluating its
accomplishments and deciding on new goals for the coming years. This is an important process-- publicim it as
a means of building community understanding and support for community improvement objectives. Prepare a
Declaration of Policy statement to be issued by the chief executive officer and governing body to the people
of the community. The statement should identify and summarize (1) significant achievements during the past
year; (2) changes or revisions in the community's overall objectives, and (3) major goals which are set for
attainment during the coming year.
DECLARATION OF POLICY
During the past year the City has made significant progress toward broad measures to cope with blight and
deterioration, and toward reversing a declining trend in its economy.
Rousing code cnforcement received a boost by the hiring of a third inspector with a fourth to be added about
the first of 1965. This is making possible the systematic enforcement of the code, on a house to house basis
in one neighborhood (LASALLE PARK).
The site controversy on new public housing as was finally resolved aftei more than two years, thus eliminating
the threat to the Chapin Street Redevelopment Project. The resolution of this question assures adequate
relocation resources for low income families in present and currently proposed Urban Renewal Projects. The
Chapin Street Project is now nearing the conclusion of the land acquisition stage, with site clearance and
improvement as well as land disposition scheduled for 1965.
The fifteen acre "Industrial Expansion Project" for which a Survey and Planning Application has been filed,is
designed to help in the best possible utilization of the former Studebaker properties, by making future growth
possible. While a commitment has been received from the Cummins Engine Company that they will bid on the land
when it becomes available, no commitment is being made by the City, which will sell the land to the "highest
and best" bidder.
In the Sample Street Project, the rate of land'sales has been increasing. All the remaining land will become
available by late August of this year, and site improvements are expected to be completed at about the same
time.
The General Neighborhood Renewal Plan for the LaSalle Park Area and the Feasibility Study and Comprehensive
Plan for the Central Area will both be completed within the next two months. These will provide the basis
for preceding with the undertaking of the Urban Renewal Projects in those areas.
The initiation of a Community Renewal Program is being restudied by the new City Administration, with a decision
expected soon.
The City's first construction under Sec. 221 D (3)of the Rousing Act is now being planned, and major activity
along this line is expected in the LaSalle Park Renewal Area.
The most significant advance now proposed is the creation of an Area Planning Commission to include the two
cities: (South Bend and Mishawaka) as well as St. Joseph County. It will thus be a true metropolitan organizat
The new City Engineer, who is taking office on August 1, 1964 will examine the problem of air pollution
regulations, and is expected to make appropriate proposals.
Councilman Geib made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Muszynski seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST Z4, 1904
REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: August 24, 1964
Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ($2,500.00) TO THE CITY CEMETERIES
DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF.A TRUCK; SAID ($2,500.00) TO BE A TRANSFER FROM ACCOUNT N -12 INTO ACCOUNT N -722,
ALL IN THE GENERAL FUND ".
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
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
August 24, 1964
Your Committee of the Whole to whom, was referred "AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ($500.00) TO THE OFFICE OF THE
CITY CLERK FOR THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL POSTAGE TO BE A TRANSFER FROM ACCOUNT C -362 INTO ACCOUNT C -212, ALL
IN THE GENERAL FUND ".
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 Szymkowiak
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
August 24, 1964
Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING($1500.00) TO THE ELECTRICAL
DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A TRUCK; SAID ($1500.00) TO BE A TRANSFER FROM.A000UNT V -37 INTO ACCOUNT V -722,
ALL IN THE GENERAL FUND ".
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 Szymkowiak
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
REPORT OF CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
The Honorable Common Council
City of South Bend
South Bend, Indiana
Gentlemen:
August 11, 1964
The attached petition of the City Planning Commission to rezone from "D" Light Industrial Use and "F" Height
and Area District to "C" Commercial 'Use and "C" Height and Area District the property lying South of the south
right -of -way line of Western Avenue, North of the north right -of -way line of the New York Central Railroad Co.,
and North of the former southright -of -way line of the Grand Trunk Western Railway Company was legally advertised
under date of July 27, 1964 and given public hearing on August 6, 1964. The fallowing action was taken:
After due consideration the Commission found that the proposed
rezoning was in the best interest of the subject area. It was
therefore duly moved, seconded, and unanimously carried that
the petition be recommended favorably to the Council.
Very truly yours,
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Robert L. Huff, /s/
Director of Planning.
RLH /cf
attach.
Councilman Smith made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
REPORT OF CITY PLANNING`COMMISSION
The Honorable Common Council
City of South Bend
South Bend, Indiana
Gentlemen:
August 11, 1964
The attached petition of the City Planning Commission to rezone from '?B" Residential Use and "A" and "B" Height
and Area District to "A" Residential Use and "A" Height and Area District the property generally described as
bounded on the North by Indiana Avenue, on the East by Brookfield Street, on the South by Calvert Street and
on the West by the North -South alley West of Carlisle Street was legally advertised.under date of July 27, 1964
and given public hearing on August 6, 1964. The following action was taken:
(Continued)
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 24, 1964
REPORT OF CITY PLANNING COMMISSION (Continued)
After due consideration the Commission found that the
proposed rezoning would be in the best interest of the
subject area. It was therefore duly moved, seconded,
and unanimously carried that the petition be recommended
favorably to the Council.
Very truly yours,
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Robert L. Buff, /s/
Director of Planning
RLH /cf
attach.
Councilman Palmer made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
REPORT OF CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
The Honorable Common Council
City of South Bend
South Bend, Indiana
Gentlemen:
August 11, 1964
The attached petition of the City Planning Commission to rezone from "B" Residential Use and "A" and "B" Height
and Area District to "A" Residential Use and "A" Height and Area District the property generally described as
bounded on the North by St. Vincent Street, on the East by Hill Street, on the South by Corby Street, and on
the West by Niles Avenue and a line running North and South approximately 237 feet west of Lawrence Street was
legally advertised under date of July 27, 1964 and given public hearing on August 6, 1964. The following action
was taken:
After due consideration the Commission found that the predominant
use in the subject area was single family residential. It was
therefore duly moved, seconded and unanimously carried that the
petition be recommended favorably to the Council.
Very truly yours,
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Robert L. Huff, /s/
Director of Planning
RLH /cf
attach.
Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Smith seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
REPORT OF CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
The Honorable Common Council
City of South Bend
South Bend, Indiana
Gentlemen:
August 11, 1964
The attached petition of the City Planning Commission to rezone from "B" Residential Use and "D" Light Industrial
Use and "A" Height and Area District to "A" Residential Use and "A" Height and Area District the property
generally bounded by Indiana Avenue on the North, by Walnut Street on the East, by Prairie Avenue on the South,
and by the first north -south alley east of Nash Street on the West was legally advertised under date of May 25,
1964 and given public hearing on June 4, 1964. The following action was taken:
After due consideration the Commission found that the predominant
use in the subject area is single family residential. It was
therefore duly moved, seconded and carried that the petition be
recommended favorably to the Council.
Very truly yours,
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Robert L. Huff /s/
Director of Planning
RLH /cf
Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
- REPORT OF CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
The Honorable Common Council
City of South Bend
South Bend, Indiana
Gentlemen:
August 11, 1964
The attached petition of James J. and John Gruber to rezone the property at 1845 Prairie Avenue was legally
advertised under date of June 22, 1964 and given public hearing on July 2, 1964. The following action was
taken:
(Continued)
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 24 1964
REPORT OF CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Very truly yours,
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Robert L. Huff /s/
Director of Planning
RLH /cf
attach.
(Continued)
After due consideration the Commission found that
the proposed rezoning would tend to devaluate the
surrounding property and would result in spot zoning.
It was therefore duly moved, seconded and carried
that the petition be recommended unfavorably to the
Council.
Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Glass seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
REPORT OF CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
The Honorable Common Council
City of South Bend
South Bend, Indiana
Gentlemen:
August 14, 1964
The attached petition of the Humble Oil Company was originally filed October 11, 1963, considered by the Plan
Commission at their November meeting and recommended unfavorably to the Council on December 11, 1963.
Section 23 -(c) of the Zoning Ordinance reads as follows: "If the report of the Plan Commission is adverse to
the proposed change or amendment, the Ordinance shall not be passed except by a vote of at least seventy -five
(75) percentum of the members of the City Council. Failure of the City Council to pass such proposed ordinance
by said affirmative vote within ninety (90) days after its rejection by the Plan Commission shall constitute
rejection of the proposed ordinance and it shall not be reconsidered by the Planning Commission or the City
Council until the expiration of one (1) year after date of its original rejection by the Plan Commission."
In view of this section neither the Plan Commission nor the Council has the authority to act on the petition
until after December 11, 1964.
Very truly.yours,
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
William D. Murphy /s/
Assistant Planning Director
WDM/c of
attach.
Councilman Geib made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Muszynski seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 4682--64
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ($2,500.00) TO THE CITY CEMETERIES
DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURCHASE.OF A TRUCK; SAID ($2,500.00) TO BE
A TRANSFER FROM ACCOUNT N -12 =0 ACCOUNT N -722, ALL IN THE
GENERAL FUND.
The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes - 1 absent (Councilman Wise).
ORDINANCE NO. 4683 - -64
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ($500.00) TO THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
CLERK FOR THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL POSTAGE TO BE A TRANSFER
FROM ACCOUNT C -362 INTO ACCOUNT C -212, ALL IN THE GENERAL FUND.
The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8'ayes - 1 absent (Councilman Wise).
ORDINANCE NO. 4684 - -64
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ($1500.00) TO THE ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT
FOR THE PURCHASE OF A TRUCK; SAID ($1500.00) TO BE A TRANSFER FROM
ACCOUNT V -37 INTO ACCOUNT V -7222 ALL IN THE GENERAL FUND.
The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes - 1 absent (Councilman Wise).
ORDINANCE. FIRST & SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE
NO. 3702
(South of Webster St., North of New York Central Railroad
and Grand Trunk Railway Company)
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 September 28, 1964. Councilman Geib seconded the motion. Motion
carried.
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 24. 1964
ORDINANCE, FIRST & SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702
(Indiana Ave., Brookfield St., Calvert St. and Carlisle St.)
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 September 28, 1964. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE, FIRST & SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702
(St. Vincent St., Hill St., Corby St., Niles Ave.-and Lawrence St.)
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 September 28, 1964. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE, FIRST & SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702
(Indiana A*e., Walnflt-st , Prairie Ave. and.Nash Street)
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 September 28, 1964. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE, FIRST & SECOND READING
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO..3702 COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
(Property at 1845 Prairie Avenue)
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 August 31, 1964. Councilman Glass seconded the motion. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION N0, 74 - -64
RESOLUTION FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE OTHER SUPPLIES
ACCOUNT.OF THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT.IN THE AMOUNT.OF $500.00
AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM THE.GASOLINE ACCOUNT.IN THE
SAME CATEGORY.OF THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT..
WHEREAS, Certain extraordinary conditions have developed since the adoption of the existing annual budget, so
that it is now necessary to appropriate more money than was appropriated in the annual budget for the various
functions of City Government to meet such extraordinary contingencies; and,
WHEREAS, rain gear, chemicals, and repair supplies are urgently needed by the Sanitation Department to assure its
ability to properly perform its function and the sum of $500.00 is needed forthwith; and
WHEREAS, a surplus exists in another account where it is now presently needed at this time, and more specifically
as follows, to -wit:
1. Five hundred Dollars ($500.00) in Account XX -321 designated as supplies, gasoline.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, That the sum of $500.00 be
transferred to Account No. XX -37 designated as supplies ,.other.supplies.(general), by transferring it from the
following account, to -wit:
2. Five hundred Dollars ($500.00) from Account XX -321, both of said accounts being in the same category,
to -wit: supplies, of the Sanitation Department. /s/ Albert E. Palmer
Resolution adopted by a roll call vote of 8 es 11 absent Member of the Common Council
Rouncilman Wise)
RESOLUTION N0. 75 - -64
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROGRESS REPORT UNDER THE
WORKABLE PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. .
WHEREAS, a "Review of Progress Under the Workable Program for Community Improvement" was heretofore filed with
the Common Council of the City of South Bend, which report is now before the Common.Council, and
WHEREAS, the approval of the Common Council to said progress report is acquired by the Housing and Home Finance
Agency of the United State of America as a continuing requisite for the City of South Bend's eligibility_to
receive federal funds, and
WHEREAS, the Common Council has examined said report and finds it satisfactory,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, that the report captioned "Review
of Progress Under the Workable Program for Community Improvement" be, and the same is hereby in all things
ratified, approved and confirmed.
Dated and approved this 24th day of August, 1964.
/s/ John L. Hunter Jr.
Member of the Common Council
Resolution adopted by a roll call vote of 8 ayes - 1 absent (Councilman Wise).
NEW BUSINESS:
The Clerk was instructed to send a letter of congratulation to Judge Philip C. Potts in recognition of the high
degree of performance and commendable work in the function of the City Court of South Bend for the award and
honor received from the American Bar Association.
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24. 1964
There being no further business before the Council, Councilman Muszynski made a motion to adjourn. Cou
Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried and Council adjourned at 10;05 P.M.
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