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