HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-09-64 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 9, 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, November 9, 1964, at 8:17 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: Councilmen Hunter, Alien, Palmer, Geib,
Szymkowiak, Glass, ~Smith "and Muszynski.
ABSENT: Councilman Wise.
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_�3E�ULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 9, 1964
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 inspec
the minutes of the previous meeting of the Council and found them correct. They therefore recommended that the
same be approved.
/s/ John L. Hunter Jr. )
t' Chester Muszynski ) Committee
Meeting of October 26, 1964. It Walter G. Glass )
Councilman Smith made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Geib seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
REPORT OF ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
November 9, 1964
Your Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE SANITATION OF VENDING FOOD
AND BEVERAGES, TO LICENSES AND PERMITS APPLICABLE THERETO,, ESTABLISHING MINIMUM SANITATION STANDARDS, AND
DEFINING TERMS AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH ".
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opin/THE ORDINANCE NEEDED TO BE
REDRAFTED, AND SUCH WAS DONE. THE ORDINANCE IS BEING OFFERED FOR FIRST AND SECOND READING-AT THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COMMON COUNCIL THIS 9TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1964.
/s/ Janet S. Allen, Chairman
Councilman Geib made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Allen seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
REPORT OF CITY CONTROLLER OF'THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 1964
Balance on Hand First of Month . . . . . . . $ 3, 540, 947.92
Receipts During the Month 1,178,993.57
Disbursements during Month 1,726,918.61
Balance September 30, 1964 0 . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . 2,9933,022.88
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: November 9, 1964
Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "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."
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 Glass seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: November 9, 1964
Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SOUTH BEND CITY
WATER WORKS AND THE MEMPHIS EQUIPMENT CO. FOR THE PURCHASE OF REO "M" SERIES 2k TON 6 %6 RECONDITIONED TRUCK IN
THE SUM OF $4,395.00 ".
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 Szymkowiak 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: November 9, 1964
Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM STREET AND
TRAFFIC FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 TO MOTOR EQUIPMENT ACCOUNT S -722 ".
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.
OR i 0 1:
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
November 9,
Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "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 ".
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:
November 9, 1964
Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE GENERAL E
FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,340.00 AND THE REDUCTIONS IN THE SAME AMOUNT OF ANOTHER ACCOUNT, TO -WIT: ACCOUNT L- 11
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.
ORDINANCE NO. 4702 - -64
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 third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes - 1 absent (Councilman Wise).
ORDINANCE NO. 4703 - -64
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 third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes - 1 absent (Councilman Wise).
ORDINANCE NO. 4704 - -64
AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM STREET
AND TRAFFIC FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 TO MOTOR
EQUIPMENT ACCOUNT S -722.
The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes - 1 absent (Councilman Wise).
ORDINANCE N0.4705 - -64
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 third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes - 1 absent (Councilman Wise).
ORDINANCE NO. 4706 - -64
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 third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes - 1 absent (Councilman Wise).
ORDINANCE, FIRST & SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $1,200.00 FROM
THE GENERAL FUND TO:THE BUILDING DEMOLITION, REPAIR AND
CONTINGENCY FUND.
The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in ftill. Councilman Glass made a motion that
the ordinance be set for public hearing on November 23, 1964. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE, FIRST & SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,044.09 FROM THE STREET
AND TRAFFIC FUND TO ACCOUNT S -252 DESIGNATED AS REPAIRS
OF EQUIPMENT.
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 November 23, 1964. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 9T1964
ORDINANCE NO. 4707 - -64
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SOUTH BEND
CITY WATER WORKS AND THE B.I.F. DIVISION OF THE NEW YORK
AIR BRAKE CO., FOR CONTROL AND METERING EQUIPMENT IN THE
SUM OF $4030868.00.
The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Szymkowiak 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 Wise).
The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8-'ayes - 1 absent (Councilman Wise).
ORDINANCE NO. 4708 - -64
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SOUTH.BEND
CITY WATER WORKS AND WALLACE & TIERNAN, INC., FOR CHLORINE
FEEDING EQUIPMENT IN THE SUM OF $1710371.00.
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. Motion carried by a roll call vote of
8 ayes - 1 absent (Councilman Wise).
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 FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE GENERAL
FUND TO THE 1963 CITY ELECTION BUDGET ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT
OF $11,908.56.
Councilman Smith made a motion that the ordinance be referred to the Elections Committee for study. Councilman
Geib seconded the motion. After some discussion, Councilman Smith withdrew his motion and Councilman Geib
withdrew his second to the motion.
The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Glass made a motion that
the ordinance be set for public hearing on November 23, 1964. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE, FIRST & SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE SANITATION OF FOOD AND
BEVERAGE VENDING, TO LICENSES AND PERMITS APPLICABLE
THERETO, ESTABLISHING MINIMUM SANITATION STANDARDS, AND
DEFINING TERMS AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH.
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 23, 1964. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE, FIRST & SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FROM THE
GENERAL FUND TO THE POSTAGE ACCOUNT OF THE OFFICE OF CITY
CLERK IN THE AMOUNT OF $600.00.
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 23, 1964. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 84 - -64
RESOLUTION FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE OIL ACCOUNT
OF THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $150.00 AND
THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM THE GASOLINE ACCOUNT IN THE
SAME CATEGORY OF THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT,ALL WITHIN THE
GENERAL FUND.
Councilman Allen moved that the Resolution be amended in the following manner:
In the 3rd paragraph WHEREAS clause, delete the word "supply" and
substitute the word "surplus ".
Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried. Resolution amended.
The Resolution, as amended, reads as follows:
RESOLUTION FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE OIL ACCOUNT
OF THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $150.00 AND
THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM THE GASOLINE ACCOUNT IN THE
SAME CATEGORY OF THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT,ALL WITHIN THE
GENERAL FUND, AS AMENDED.
WHEREAS, Certain extraordinary conditions have developed since the adoption of the existing annual budget, so
that it i s 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 oil is urgently needed by the Sanitation Department to assure its ability to properly perform
its function and the sum of One- hundred Fifty ($150.00) Dollars 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- hundred Fifty ($150.00) Dollars in Account XX -321 designated as
Supplies, gasoline.
(Continued)
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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 9, 1964
RESOLUTION NO. $464 (Continued)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, that the
sum of One- hundredFifty ($150.00) Dollars be transferred to Account No. XX -322 designated as Supplies, oil,
by transferring it from the following account, to -wit:
2. One- hundred Fifty ($150.00) Dollars from Account XX -321, both of
said accounts being in the same category, to -wit: Supplies, of
the Sanitation Department.
/s/ John Wise,
Member of the Common Council
Councilman Glass made a motion to adopt the Resolution, as amended. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion.
Motion carried by a roll call vote of 8 ayes - 1 absent (Councilman Wise).
NEW BUSINESS:
AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO STREET SNOW REMOVAL, AND REGULATING
TRAFFIC, PARKING AND OTHER CONDUCT DURING PERIODS OF SNOW REMOVAL
CONDITIONS, PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF VEHICLES AND PROVIDING
FOR PENALTIES, AS AMENDED.
Councilman Geib made a motion that the ordinance be given first and second reading tonight. Councilman
Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried.
The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Geib made a motion to
amend Section 1, Definitions, paragraph 5, that numeral (3) be deleted and "(e)" substituted; also Section 2,
General Provisions, paragraph (c), second line of sub- paragraph (1) be amended by deleting the word "emergency"
and inserting "removal conditions ". Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Councilman Smith made a motion that the ordinance, as amended, be set for public hearing on November 23, 1964.
Councilman Geib seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Councilman Smith suggested that the Mayor inform department heads not to send out Christmas cards with "tax money ",
Councilman Szymkowiak suggested that parking be free Monday nights on downtown streets during December for the
Christmas season to "give the City a shot in the arm ".
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Councilman Glass informed the Council that the Legislative Committee does not have anything to report on the
status of the area planning commission.
There being no further business before the Council, Councilman Smith made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Geib
seconded the motion. Motion carried and Council adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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PRESIDENT