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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-08-65 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 8 1965 REGULAR MEETING Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers at City Hall, on Monday, November 8, 1965, at 8:23 P:M. All members were present except Councilman Glass, who passed away on November 5, 1965. The meeting was called to order by President John L. Hunter, Jr., who presided. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilman Hunter,, Allen, Palmer, Wise, Geib, Szymkowiak, Muszynski and Smith ABSENT: Councilman Glass Councilman Muszynski gave a memoriam to Councilman Walter G. Glass, Councilman of the Third District, who passed away on November 5, L965. A prayer in memory of Mr. Glass, was given by Rev.. Paul E. Chalfant. Councilman Smith made a motion that the service be adopted and placed in the minutes. Councilman Wise seconded the motion. Motion carried. 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/ Janet S. Allen ) Committee /s/ Richard G. Geib ) Meeting of October 25, 1965 The report was accepted, as amended and placed on file. PETITION STATE OF INDIANA ) SS: ST. JOSEPH COUNTY) IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION ) OF A. HAROLD WEBER, INC ) 1. East side of Twyckenham between Corby and Campeau BEFORE THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,, PETITION TO REZONE The undersigned, A. Harold Weber, Inc., owner of the following described real estate: Lots Numbered Two Hundred Ninety -three (293),, Two Hundred Ninety -four (294), Two Hundred Ninety -five (295), Two Hundred Ninety -six (296), Two Hundred Ninety -seven (297), Two Hundred Ninety -eight (298) and Two Hundred Ninety -nine (299) in Section B Coquillard Woods, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. hereby respectfully petitions this Honorable Body to rezone said real estate from "A" Use District and "A" Height and Area District to "B" Use District and "B" Height and Area District. 2. That said land is presently zoned "A" Use District and "A" Height and Area District. 3. That attached hereto is a draft showing the real estate herein sought to be rezoned and the property located within three Hundred (300') feet thereof, which is made a part hereof and marked " EXIHIBIT A "; together with a list of the owners of such land, which is made a part hereof and marked "EXHIBIT B ". 4. That the petitioner's request for rezoning herein from "A" Use District and "A" Height and Area District to "B" Use District and "B ",Height and Area District is not contrary to the publict.interest. 5. That the owner of the real estate heretofore described respectfully petitions this board that said property be rezoned to said. "B" Use District and "B" Height.and Area District, WHEREFORE, petitioner prays that the Area Planning Commission take appropriate action to effectuate such zoning change Executed this 22nd day of October, 1965 V' A. HAROLD WEBER, INC. By /s/ William A. Hosinski, its attorney Councilman Geib made a motion that the petition be sent to the Area Plan Commission. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried. REGULAR MEETING --NOVEMBER 8 1065 REPORT OF ORDINANCE COMMITTEE To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your Committee on Ordinances to whom was referred AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702, RELATING TO OFF- STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Respectfully. report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion the form and requirements of this ordinance are not in the interest of the city and that it should be tabled in lieu of a new ordinance that is prepared and being heard by the Area Plan Commission to be submitted later this month to the South Bend Common Council. /s/ Richard G. Geib, Chairman 'j 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: Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0, 3702, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (Location: 1010 and 1012 North Olive 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 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: Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702 (Location: 138 acres, more or less, commonly known as the Izaak• Walton League). 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. ii REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE i! To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: l Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING j ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702 (Location: 11.7 acres, more or less, east of Miami Rd., North of Jackson and abutting the city limits on east) 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: Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702 (Location: East of Miami Rd., near Jackson Rd., abutting city limits on south side). 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: Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702 „(Location: 167.79 acres, more or less, generally between Colfax Rd., and Toll Road, on Portage 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 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: Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702 (General Description: 1121 N. Hickory 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 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: Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING AND TRANSFERRING $5,000.00 INTO ACCOUNT XX -252 DESIGNATED AS SERVICES CONTRACTUAL, REPAIRS OF EQUIPMENT, AND REPEALING ORDINANCES NUMBERED 4794 -65 and 4795 -65." 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. ORDINANCES, THIRD READING ORDINANCE No. 4812 -65 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3702, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (Location: 1010 and 1012 North Olive St.) The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays. ORDINANCE NO. 4813 -65 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE N0. 3702 (Location: 138 acres, more or less, commonly known as Izaak Walton League) The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays. ORDINANCV NO. 4814 -65 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE N0. 3702 (Location: 11.7 acres, more or less, east of Miami Rd., North of Jackson and abutting the city limits on the east) The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays. ORDINANCE N0, 4815 -65 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702 :(Location: East of Miami Rd., near Jackson Rd., abutting city limits on south side) The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays. ORDINANCE N0, 4816 -65 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE N0. 3702 (Location: 167.79 acres, more or less, generally between Colfax Rd., and Toll Road, on Portage Road) The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays. RRGULAR MEETING 40VEMBER 8, 1965 ORDINANCES, THIRD READING ( CONTINUED) ORDINANCE NO. 4817 -65 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702 (General Description: 1121 N. Hickory Road) The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 'ayes, 0 nays. ORDINANCE NO. 4818 -65 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING AND TRANSFERRING $5,000.00 INTO ACCOUNT XX -252 DESIGNATED AS SERVICES CONTRACTUAL, REPAIRS OF EQUIPMENT, AND REPEALING ORDINANCES NUMBERED 4794 -65 AND 4795 -65 The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays. ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING ORDINANCE, FIRST AND SECOND READING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE NO. 3702 (Location: Bounded on the North by Darden Road, on the East by Riverside Drive, on the south by the northerly boundary of Riverside Manor Second Section and on the West by Glenview Drive). 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 22. Councilman Wise seconded the motion. Motion carried., 7 ayes, 1 nay (Councilman Geib) ORDINANCE, FIRST AND SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 4819 -65 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT AND LEASE BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA, AND THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Smith made a motion for a suspension of rules. Councilman Geib seconded the motion Motion carried by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays. A public hearing on the :ordinance was held at this time. Councilman Smith spoke in favor-of the ordinance. The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays. RESOLUTION NO. 120 -65 RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MEDICAL CENTER IN SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND INDICATING THE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATION FOR SUCH PROGRAM. WHEREAS, as long ago as 1959, a consultant group under the Surgeon General of the United States urged Indiana to establish a second medical school and WHEREAS, there is evidence that Indiana already faces a severe shortage of doctors, dentists, nurses, medical research personnel and technicians and WHEREAS, this shortage will be most critical in Northern Indiana, the. center of the state's population growth and economic expansion and WHEREAS, Northern Indiana is not now adequately served by the existing state medical center in Indianapolis and WHEREAS, Northern Indiana has the two prerequisites for a medical center, namely a large population and a university with strong .graduate and research programs and . WHEREAS, the Committee on Higher Education in Northern Indiana is working diligently to bring about the establishment",6f a- secorid -state medical center at a central Northern Indiana location near the University of Notre Dame and WHEREAS, Notre Dame has expressed complete willingness to co- operate with a state medical center which would have enormous social and economic impact on all of Northern Indiana now THEREFORE, be it resolved by the South Bend Common Council that the City of South Bend and all of its citizens stand ready to assist in the Northern Indiana Medical Center Project and they urge the administrative, legislative and educational officials of the State of Indiana to take prompt action to make the Northern Indiana Medical Center a reality. /s/ John L. Hunter, Jr Member of the Common Council A Public Hearing on the above resolution was held at this time. Councilman Wise made a motion that the resolution be adopted by a roll call vote. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the _ motion. Motion carried,, g ayes, (Councilmen Hunter, Allen, Palmer, Wise,.Szymkowiak, Smith 3b;and:.Muszynski The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays. President Hunter instructed the Clerk to send copies of the Resolution to The Governor 6f Indiana and The Indiana Medical Education Study Committee. RFCiii AR MEETING NOVEMBER b, 19b9 RESOLUTION N0, 121 -65 A RESOLUTION FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION IN THE REFUNDS, AWARDS AND INDEMNITIES ACCOUNT OF THE OFFICE OF CONTROLLER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM THE RENTS ACCOUNT IN THE SAME CATEGORY, TO -WIT: CURRENT CHARGES, AND ALL BEING 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 I WHEREAS, Additional funds for refunds and awards are urgently needed by the Office of Controller . to assure its ability to properly perform its function and the sum of $1,500.00 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. One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) in Account B -52 designated as Current Charges, Rents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, That the sum of $19500.00 be transfers&&.- _ °= to the following account, to -wit: 2-. One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) to Account B -53 designated as Current Charges, Refunds, Awards and Indemnities, both of said accounts being in the same category, to-wit: Current Charges of the Office,of Controller. - /s/ Albert E. Palmer Member of the Common Council A Public Hearing on the above resolution was held at this-time. " -.: ". -, Speaking for the resolution was James Bickel, Controller. Councilman Smith made a motion that the resolution be passed by a roll call vote. Councilman Geib seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays. RESOLUTION NO. 122 -65 A RESOLUTION FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION IN THE TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCE ACCOUNT OF THE OFFICE OF CITY'JUDGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $150.00_AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM THE TRAVELING EXPENSES ACCOUNT IN THE SAME CATEGORY, TO- WIT: SERVICES CONTRACTUAL, AND ALL BEING 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 transportation allowances are urgently needed by the Office of City , Judge to assure its ability to properly perform its function and the sum of $150.00 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 Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) in Account E -213 designated as Services Contractual, Traveling Expenses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, That the sum of $150.00 be transferred from Account E -213 designated as Services Contractual Traveling Expenses, by transferring if to the following account, to -wit: . 2. One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) to Account E -215 designated as Services Contractual, Transportation Allowance, both of said accounts being in the same category, to -wit: Services Contractual of the Office of City Judge. /s/ Albert E. Palmer Member of the Common Council A Public Hearing on, =the above -res6 utionr- was' he3 d,�:at .thist-t3me. Councilman Wise made a motion that the resolution be passed by a roll call vote. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion Carried. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays. REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 8. 1965 RESOLUTION NO. 123 -65 RESOLUTION FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS TO ACCOUNTS Q -221 and Q -222 OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $625.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM THE REPAIRS OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES ACCOUNT IN THE SAME CATEGORY, TO -WIT: SERVICES CONTRACTUAL, 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 services are urgently needed by the Fire Department to assure its ability to properly perform its function and the sum of $625.00 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. Six Hundred Twenty -Five Dollars ($625.00), Q -251 Services Contractual, Repairs of Buildings & Structures. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, That the sum of $625.00 be transferred from Account Q -251 designated as Services - Contractual, Repairs of Building & Structures, by transferring it to the following accounts, to -wit: A. Three Hundred Twenty -Five Dollars ($325.00) to Account Q -221, Designated as Services Contractual, Electric Current B. Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) to Account Q -222, designated as Services Contractual, Gas All of said accounts are within the same category, to -wit: Services Contractual of the Fire Department. /s/ Albert E. Palmer Member of the Common Council A`Eiblic-Heating�6n "1he above resolution was held at this time. Councilman Palmer made a motion that the resolution be passed by a roll call vote. Councilman Wise seconded the motion. Motion carried. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays. RESOLUTION NO. 124 -65 RESOLUTION FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS TO ACCOUNTS H -214 AND H -221B, OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY IN THE AMOUNT OF $19500.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM THE ELECTRIC CURRENT ACCOUNT IN THE SAME CATEGORY, TO -WIT: SERVICES CONTRACTUAL, 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 services are urgently needed by the Board of Public Works and Safety to assure its ability to properly.perform its function and the sum of $1,500.00 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. One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) H -221, Services - Contractual, Electric Current, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITi OF SOUTH BEND, That the sum of $1,500.00 be transferred from Account H -221 designated as Services - Contractual, Electric Current, by transferring ij to the following accounts, to -wit: A. One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) to Account H -214, designated as Services Contractual, Telephone and Telegraph B. Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) to Account H -221B, designated as Services Contractual, Electric Current - Buildings. All of said accounts are within the same category, to -wit: Services Contractual of the Office of the Board of Public Works and Safety. /s/ Richard G. Geib Member of the Common Council A Public Hearing was held on the above resolution at this time. Councilman Palmer made a motion that the resolution be passed by a roll call vote. Councilman Geib seconded the motion. Motion carried. Resolution adopted by a roll call 'vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays. RFGLrLAE MEETING NOVEMBER 8, 1965 RESOLUTION NO. 119 -65 WHEREAS, WALTER G. GLASS, was at all times cognizant of the many. problems facing the City of South Bend; and devoting his efforts to the welfare of the City far beyond the ordinary call of duty; and WHEREAS, he served the City as a Councilman of the Third District since 1947, until his illness and death, November 5, 1965, and WHEREAS, in dArtying out his duties and responsibilities as Councilman, and WHEREAS, we admired him for his sound judgement, clarity of expression, loved him for his fairness and generousity, and esteemed him for his great courage, his high sense of honor, and his constant devotion to the interests of South Bend, and WHEREAS, in his passing, the members of this Governing Body have lost a staunch friend and a wise counsellor. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND: THAT they herewith record for the City the highest respect and esteem in which WALTER G. GLASS, was held in his official and unofficial capacities; and as a true, loyal and devoted citizen of the City; and do record the most sincere appreciation of the City for his devotion and assistance to its welfare; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the utmost sympathy be extended to his wife, ELLEN H. GLASS, and daughter, MISS PHYLLIS GLASS, in their great loss; and that this resolution be spread in full upon the minutes of this meeting and a copy of this resolution be delivered to his wife and daughter in token of our sympathy. DATED this 8th -flay of November, 1965. /s/ John L. Hunter, Jr. /s /,. Albert E. Palmer /s/ Walter M. Szymkowiak /s/ Richard G. Geib /s/ Janet S. Allen /s/ Edwin Thomas Smith - /s/ Chester Muszynski /s/ John V. Wise The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Council. President instructed the Clerk to send letters to the Police Chief and Fire Chief expressing the gratitude of Councilmen for the services accorded them at the funeral of Walter Glass, today. There being no further business before the Council, Councilman Smith made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Wise seconded the motion. Motion carried. Council adjourned at 9:10 P.M. ATTEST: APPROVED: PRESIDENT