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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-26-64 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 26, 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, October 26, 1964, at 8:28 P.M., with all members present except Councilman Muszynski. The meeting was called to order by President John L. Hunter Jr., who presided. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilman Hunter, Allen, Palmer, Wise, Geib, Szymkowiak, Glass and Smith. 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/ John L. Hunter Jr. ) Committee Meeting of October 13, 1964. " Walter G. Glass ) Councilman Smith made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 26 1964 REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: October 26, 1964 Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702 ". (Location: Washington, Laurel, Napier and Walnut Sts.) 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 Glass 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: October 26, 1964 Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702 ". (Location: Indiana Ave., Prairie Ave., Walnut St. and Magnolia St.) 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 Glass made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF COMMITTEE, OF THE WHOLE To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: October 26, 1964 Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 9 TO ORDINANCE NO. 4207 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF SEWAGE SERVICE CHARGES TO ALL USERS OF CITY SEWER SERVICE OR CITY WATER SERVICE FOR THE PURPOSE OF REPAIR AND /OR REPLACEMENT OF WATER SERVICE LINES, SHUT -OFF BOXES AND WATER METER MANHOLES ", AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ". 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 Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: October 26, 1964 Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ($3,000.00) TO THE SEWER DEPARTMENT FOR THE REPAIRS TO SEWER REPLACEMENT; SAID ($3,000.00) TO BE A TRANSFER FROM ACCOUNT J -12 INTO ACCOUNT J -262, ALL BEING 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 Allen made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE N0, 4696 - -64 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702 (Washington, Laurel, Napier and Walnut Streets) The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes - 1 absent (Councilman Muszynski).' ORDINANCE NO. 4697 - -64 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702 (Indiana Ave., Prairie Ave., Walnut St. & Magnolia St.) The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes - 1 absent (Councilman Muszynski),I ORDINANCE NO. 4698 - -64 AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 9 TO ORDINANCE N0, 4207 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF SEWAGE SERVICE CHARGES TO ALL USERS OF CITY SEWER SERVICE OR CITY WATER SERVICE FOR THE PURPOSE OF REPAIR AND /OR REPLACEMENT OF WATER SERVICE LINES; SHUT -OFF BOXES AND WATER METER MANHOLES ", AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4260. The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes - 1 absent (Councilman Muszynski). ORDINANCE N0, 4699 - -64 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING 4$3,000.00) TO THE SEWER DEPARTMENT FOR THE REPAIRS TO SEWER REPLACEMENT FROM ACCOUNT J -12 INTO ACCOUNT J -262, ALL BEING IN THE GENERAL FUND. The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes - 1 absent (Councilman Muszynski). REGULAR iM RTT= OCTOBER 26, 1964 ORDINANCE NO. 4700 - -64 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SOUTH -BEND CITY WATER WORKS AND THE KOONTZ- WAGNER ELECTRIC CO., INC., FOR.ELECTRICAL WORK TO BE DONE ON THE SOUTH BEND CITY WATER WORKS CENTRAL CONTROL SYSTEM IN THE SUM OF $21,200.00. 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 November 9, 1964. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. After some discussion, Councilman Wise made a motion to reconsider the ordinance. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Councilman Wise made a motion for suspension of rules. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 8 ayes - 1 absent (Councilman Muszynski). The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes - 1 absent (Councilman Muszynski). ORDINANCE, FIRST & SECOND READING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SOUTH BEND CITY WATER WORKS AND THE STANCO MIDWEST SALES CO., FOR THE PURCHASE OF HIAB SPEED LOADER MODEL 177 WITH 18 FEET BOOM LENGTH IN THE SUM OF $4;210.00. 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 November 9, 1964. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE. FIRST & SECOND READING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SOUTH BEND CITY WATER WORKS AND THE MEMPHIS EQUIPMENT CO. FOR THE PURCHASE OF REO "M" SERIES 2'k TON 6X6 RECONDITIONED TRUCK IN THE SUM OF $4,395.00. 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 November 9, 1964. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried. 5 MINUTE RECESS - 8 :50 P.M. RECONVENED MEETING - 8 :55 P.M. ORDINANCE NO. 4701 - -64 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SOUTH BEND CITY WATER WORKS AND THE B & G CONSTRUCTION CO. INC., FOR GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORK ON THE WATER WORKS CENTRAL CONTROL SYSTEM IN THE SUM OF $49,403.00. The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Wise made a motion for suspension of rules. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 8 ayes - 1 absent (Councilman Muszynski). The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes - 1 absent (Councilman Muszynski). ORDINANCE, FIRST & SECOND READING AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM STREET AND TRAFFIC FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $203,000.00 TO MOTOR EQUIPMENT ACCOUNT S -722. The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Glass made a motion for suspension of rules. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. After some discussion, Councilman Glass with- drew his motion and Councilman Szymkowiak withdrew his second to the motion. Councilman Gafb made a motion that the ordinance be set for public hearing on November 9, 1964. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE, FIRST & SECOND READING ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS TO THE SERVICES - CONTRACTUAL ACCOUNTS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,500.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM THE SERVICES - PERSONAL ACCOUNT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. 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 November 9, 1964. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE FIRST & SECOND READING AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,340.00 AND THE REDUCTIONS IN THE SAME AMOUNT OF ANOTHER ACCOUNT, TO -WIT: ACCOUNT L -11. 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 November 9, 1964. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried. REGULARTT_NG OCTOBER 26 1964 RESOLUTION NO. 80 - -64 RESOLUTION FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE PARK GENERAL FUND - - - -- $3,800.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF SAME FROM ONE ACCOUNT TO ANOTHER IN THE SAME CATEGORY OF THE PARK GENERAL,FUND. 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 the Department of Public Parks to meet such extraordinary emergencies, and, WHEREAS, it has been ascertained that certain accounts in the Park General Fund have more money than is needed at this time Section 1. That the following accounts be reduced in the amounts set opposite each account, to -wit: Accts. No. Classification Item Amount 261 Services Contractual 311 Supplies 425 Materials 711 Proper -ties Other Contractual, Services General Coal Drives & Walks. Buildings, Fixed Equip- ment Total $1,000.00 600.00 1$00.00 700.00 $3,800.00 . Section 2. That the following accounts be increased in the amounts set opposite each account, to -wit: Acct. No. Classification Item Amount 221 Services Contractual Electric Current $1,000.00 372 Supplies Zoo Feed 600.00 41 Materials Building 13500.00 726 Properties Other Equipment 700.00 Total $3,800.00 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend that the sum of $3,800.00 be transferred from Accounts No. 261, 311, 425 and 711 to Accounts No. 221, 372, 41 and 726 as set out above in Sections 1 and 2 of this resolution. That the transfer of funds as set forth in Section 1 and Section 2 are required for the proper and efficient operation and function of the Department of Public Parks of South Bend, and an extraordinary emergency is declared to exist concerning the foregoing transfer. /s/ Richard G.Geib Member of the Common Council Councilman Smith made a motion for the adoption of the Resolution. Councilman Glass seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 8 ayes - 1 absent (Councilman Muszynski). RESOLUTION NO. 81 - -64 RESOLUTION FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE OTHER SUPPLIES (GENERAL) ACCOUNT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $400.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM THE SUPPLIES (OIL) ACCOUNT IN THE SAME CATEGORY OF THE POLICE 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, Fingerprint and accident supplies are urgently needed by the Police Department to assure its ability to properly perform its function and the sum of $400.00 is needed forthwith; WHEREAS, A surplus exists in another account where it is not presently needed at this time; and more specifical as follows, to -wit: 1. Four hundred Dollars ($400.00) in Account P. 322 designated as supplies, oil. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, That the sum of $400.00 be transferred to Account No. P -37 designated as supplies, other supplies (general), by transferring it from the following account, to -wit: 2. Four hundred Dollars ($400.00) from Account P. 322, both of said accounts being in the same category, to -wit: supplies, of the Police Department. /s/ John L. Hunter Jr. Member of the Common Council Councilman Allen made a motion for the adoption of the Resolution. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 8 ayes - 1 absent (Councilman Muszynski). RESOLUTION RESOLUTION FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE SUBSCRIPTIONS AND DUES ACCOUNT.QF.THE CITY PLAN.COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF $75.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM THE INSURANCE ACCOUNT IN THE SAME CATEGORY OF THE CITY PLAN COMMISSION. 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, (Continued) REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1964 RESOLUTION (Continued) WHEREAS, Subscriptions and Dues in Professional Associations are urgently needed by the City Plan Commission to assure its ability to properly perform its function and the sum of $75.00 is needed forthwith; and WHEREAS, A surplus ex ists in another account where it is not presently needed at this time; and more specifically) as follows, to -wit: ;I 1. Seventy -five Dollars ($75.00) in Account 51 designated as Current Charges- Insurance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, That the sum of $75.00 be transferred to Account No. 55 designated as Current Charges- Subscriptions and Dues by transferring it from the following account, to -wit: 2. Seventy -five Dollars ($75.00) from Account 51, both of said accounts being in the same category, to -wit: Current Charges of the City Plan Commission. /s/ Walter M. Szymkowiak Member of the Common Council Councilman Allen made a motion for the rejection of the Resolution. Councilman Geib seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 7 ayes (Councilmen Hunter, Allen, Palmer, Wise, Geib, Glass and Smith), 1 nay (Councilman Szymkowiak), 1 absent (Councilman Muszynski). RESOLUTION NO. 82 - -64 RESOLUTION FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH ACCOUNT OF OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS $1,000.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FRONT THE ELECTRIC CURRENT ACCOUNT IN THE SAME CATEGORY. AND ALL IN THE GENERAL FUND. 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, Additional funds for telephone and telegraph service are urgently needed by the Office of the Board of Public Works and Safety to assure its ability to properly perform its function and the sum of $1,000.00 is needed forthwith; and WHEREAS, A surplus exists in another account where it is not presently needed at this time; and more specifically as follows, to -wit: 1. One thousand Dollars in Account H -221 designated as Service - Contractual, Electric Current. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, That the sum of $1,000.00 be transferred to Account No. H. 214 designated as Services- Contractual, Telephone and Telegraph, by transferring it from the following account, to -wit: 2. One thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) from Account H -221, both of said accounts being in the same category, to -wit: Services - Contractual of the Office of the Board of Public Works and Safety. /s/ Albert E. Palmer Member of the Common Council Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion for the adoption of the Resolution. Councilman Wise seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 8 ayes - 1 absent (Councilman Muszynski). RESOLUTION NO, 83 - -64 RESOLUTION FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE EXTRA OVERTIME WAGE ACCOUNT OF THE STREET DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,500.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM THE OFFICE SALARY ACCOUNT IN THE SAME CATEGORY OF THE STREET DEPARTMENT. WHEREAS, Certain extraordinary conditons 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, Funds for overtime wages are urgently needed by the Street Department to assure its ability to properly perform its function and the sum of $9,500.00 is needed forthwith; and WHEREAS, A surplus exists in another account where it is not presently needed at this time; and more specifically as follows, to -wit: 1. Nine thousand five hundred Dollars ($9,500.00) in Account S -11 designated as Services- Personal,11 Salary. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, That the sum of $9,500.00 be transferred to Account S -13 designated as Services - Personal, Extra and Overtime by transferring it from the following account, to -wit: 2. Nine Thousand Five Hundred ($9,500.00) Dollars from Account S -11, both of said accounts being in the same category, to -wit: Services- Personal of the Street Department. /s/ John L. Hunter Jr. Member of the Common Council Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion for the adoption of the Resolution. Councilman Glass seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 8 ayes - 1 absent (Councilman Muszynski) REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1964 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Councilman Geib announced that the Urban Redevelopment and Housing Committee is not prepared to make its report at this time, but hope to at the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS: Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion to name the new St. Joseph River Bridge the John F. Kennedy Bridge. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Smith made a motion that the Council wish success and victory to Senator Barry M. Goldwater. Councilman Geib seconded the motion. President Hunter asked for a voice vote on the motion and it passed 8 -0. Opuncilman Szymkowiak was taken by surprise by the vote and failed to register an audible nay. Councilman Geib made a motion that the Legislative Committee make a study as to whether the City Planning Commission would be in existence After'64 and report back at the next meeting. Councilman Wise seconded the motion. Motion carried. President Hunter announced that members of the Legislative Committee are as follows: Water Glass, Chairman;,Chester Muszynski, John Wise, John Hunter, Walter Szymkowiak and Janet Allen. There being no further business before the Council, Councilman Geib made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried and Council adjourned at 10 :22 P.M. ATTEST: APPROVED: PRESIDENT