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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-28-66 Council Meeting Minutes124 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, met in the Council Chambers of City Hall, in Regular Session, on Monday, March 28, 1966 at 8:00 P.M. , with all members present, except Councilmen Geib, Smith and Muszynski. The meeting was called to order by President John L. Hunter, Jr., who presided. President Hunter introduced Reverend Garry Hesser of First Christian Church, who gave the Invocation. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilman Hunter, Allen, Palmer, Wise Szymkowiak, and Laven ABSENT: Councilman Geib, Smith and Muszynski REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MINUTES To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your Committee on the inspection and .superikision 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 /s/ Albert E. Palmer Meeting of March 14, 1966 There being no objections, the minutes were accepted as read, and placed on file. COMMUNICATION March 15, 1966 Common Council City Hall South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: In Re: Petition of Vita F. Earll and Roy E. Douthitt Recently we filed a petition to rezone certain property at 1138 Lincoln Way East in South Bend, Indiana As attorney for Vita F. Earll and Roy E. Douthitt, please accept this letter as official request to have this petition for rezoning withdrawn. Thank you. Sincerely yours, /s/ Charles W. Roemer Attorney for Petitoners There being no objections, the communication was accepted as read. PETITION March 15, 1966 I, the undersigned, do hereby respectfully make application and petition the Common Council to amend the zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend, as hereinafter requested, and in support of this application, the following facts are shown. 1. The property sought to be rezoned is located at 800 Block N. Twyckenham Dr. 2. The property is owned by A. Harold Weber, Inc. 3. A legal description of the property is as follows: Lots numbered Two hundered 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. 4. It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezoned: From A District Use and A Height and Area District To B District Use and B Height and Area District. 5. It is proposed that the property will be put to the following use and the following building will be constructed: (attached) /s/ A. Harold Weber, Inc. j Signature of Petitioner Allen Councilman made a motion that the petition be referred to the Area Plan Commission. Councilman Laven seconded j the motion. Motion carried f. ii i REGULAR MEETING -- REGULAR _MARCH- _24��9b6 PETITION March 23, 1966 I, the undersigned, do hereby respectfully make application and petition the Common Council of the City of South Bend as hereinafter requested, and in support of this application, the following facts are shown. II 1. The property sought to be rezoned is located at 3000 East McKinley, South Bend, Indiana. it 2. The property is owned by The Light Company 3. A legal description of the property is as follows: Starting at a point 455k feet South of the Northwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Section No. 8; thence running East 232 feet; thence North 117 feet; thence due East 125 feet; thence due North to the center line of U.S. Highway No. 20 (McKinley Avenue); thence in a general Northeasterly direction along said center line of said U.S. Highway 20 approximately 230 feet to the East line of-petitioner's property; thence due South 280 feet; thence due West 175 feet to petitioner's dedicated right -of -way: thence due South 600 feet along said right -of -way; thence 400 feet in a Southeasterly direction on a 300 angle; thence due West approximately 540 feet to the West line of the Northeast Quarter of Section 8; thence North along said line to the place of beginning. 4. It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezoned From A Residence District a Use and A Height and Area District To C Commercial District Use and B Height and Area District 5. It is proposed that the property will be put to the following use and the following building will be constructed. At the resen p t time no new buildings are contemplated, and existing structures and installations will be continued. Some remodeling of the one principal structure shown on the Site Development Plan will occur to facilitate the improvement of a portion of the structure as a club house, restaurant, and related uses to the golf course. A portion of the existing structurHiwill be refurbished and _utilized for the sale of all types of home appliances, including, YP pp , u ing, but not limited to, such things as refrigerators, television sets, gas ranges, etc. 6. Number of off street parking spaces to be provided: The existing parking facilities available for the patrons of the golf course and present appliance business will be adequate to handle future needs. LIGHT COMPANY, INC. By: Douglas D. Seely, ar., Its Attorney Councilman Laven made a motion that the petition be referred to the Area Plan Commission. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried. PETITION March 23, 1966 We, the undersigned, do hereby respectfully make application and petition the Common Council of the City of South Bend to amend the zoning Ordinance of South Bend, Indiana as hereinafter requested, and in support of this application, the following facts are shown: 1. The property sought to be rezoned is located at the easterly side of York Road add commences approximately 400 feet south of the south line of Jackson Road in South Bend, Indiana. 2. The property is owned by Crest Manor Development Corp. but is being purchased on contract by Edward J. Sikora dnd Ora J. Stahl. 3. A legal description of the property is as follows: A tract of land in the Northeast Quarter (k) of Section 31, Township 37 North, Range 3 East, Centre Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point 400 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Northeast Quarter W of said Section 31; thence East a distance of 523 feet on a line 400 feet South of and parallel to the north line of said Section 31, to the Northwest corner of the 4 -H Fairgrounds property; thence South a distance of 837.5 feet along the West property line of the Fairgrounds; thence West a distance of 523 feet to the West line of said Northeast Quarter (k); thence North on the West line of said Northeast Quarter (k) a distance of 837.5 feet to the Point of Beginning. 4. It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezoned: From A Residence Use and A Height and Area District To: B Residence Use and A Height and Area District. 5. It is proposed that the property will be put to the following use and the following buildings will be constructed. A 180 -unit apartment project as more particularly disclosed on the site development plan which will be submitted to the Area Plan Commission on or before the hearing on this petition. 6. Number of off street parking spaces to be provided: Spaces for at least 270 vehicles. (continued) 1 � ui � _ L•TT PETITION (Continued) /s/ Ora J. Stahl Is/ Edward J. Sikora I • Signature of petitioner Signature of petitioner Crest Manor Development Corp. I� By /s/ Albert E. Nall, President Councilman Allen made a motion that the petition be referred to the Area Plan Commission. Councilman Laven seconded the motion. Motion carried. PETITION March 22, 1966 • We, the undersigned, do hereby respectfully make application and petition the Common Council of the City of South Bend,-Indiana, to amend the zoning Ordinance of South Bend No. 3702 is hereinafter requested, and in support of this application, the following facts are shown: 1. The property sought to be rezoned is located at 2909, 2913 and 2917 S. Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana. 2. The property is owned by Mrs. Cary E. Roach, a widow of adult age; Robert M. Kuntz and Mamie A. Kuntz, husband and wife; and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert E. Schuch 3. A legal description of the property is as follows: Lots Numbered 58 59 60,61 and 62 as shown on the recorded plat of Oakside Third Addition to the City of South Bend, Indiana. 4. It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezoned: From: B Use and B Height and Area District To: C Use and C Height and Area District. 5. It is proposed that the property will be put to the following use and the following building will be constructed. Lots 61 and 62, upon which there is presently located a residential structure, will be remodeled for use as a beauty shop. No immediate plans have been made for any construction on Lots 58, 59 and 60. 6. Number of off street parking spaces to be provided: • Approximately seven off street parking spaces will be provided for the beauty shop, but this will be expanded if the need arises. By /s/ William Voor Attorney for the Petitioners Councilman Laven made a motion that the petition be referre& to the Area Plan Commission. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried. PETITION . March 23, 1966 Petition for Annexation To: The Common Council of the City of South Bend. The undersigned John H. Buzby and Frances H. Buzby, residents of St. Joseph County, Indiana, respectfully show: 1. That this is an application for the annexation of certain lands. to the. City of South Bend, Indiana; I� that said territory adjoins said Municipal Corporation and is more particularly described as follows: `I . A description of a lot or parcel of land situated in the Southeast quarter of Section 31, Township 38 North, Range 3 East, St. Joseph County, Indiana, described as follows, viz: Beginning (330) feet West of the Southeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 38 North, Range 3 East; thence North (661) feet, more or less; thence West (262.5) feet to the East line of Rosemary Lane; thence South along said East Line of Rosemary Lane (448) feet, more or less, to a point (212) feet North of the South line of the said Southeast Quarter; thence-East parallel with said South line of the said Southeast Quarter (242.5 feet to the Western Boundary of the Recorded plat of Wildwood Addition, as recorded in the office of the - Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana; thence South (212) feet along said Western boundary of the Plat of Wildwood Addition to place of beginning sometimes known as lots 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, Buzby's First Addition Proposed. . That a survey and plat thereof, is more particularly described in EXHIBIT A, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. 2. That said real estate is presently unimproved; that the undersigned are the owners thereof and constitute a majority of the owners of said land sought to be annexed. That the undersigned feel the annexation to be in the best interests of the City of South Bend and of the territories sought to be annexed; that the area in question is urban in character and is an economic and social part of the City of South Bend, Indiana. That the City of South Bend is financially able to provide municipal service to the annexed area and that the same is needed for the development of the city , in the reasonably near future; the.area to be annexed forma a compact area abutting the municipality. WHEREFORE, petitioners pray that said territory be annexed to said South Bend, Indiana. /s/ John H. Buzby Signature of Petitioner _ /s/ Frances H. Buzby Signature of Petitioner PETITION (Continued) Councilman Allen made a motion that the petition be referred to the Area Plan Commission. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE March 18, 1966 To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your Legislative Committee to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION II OF CHAPTER 26 OF ORDINANCE NO. 4608 -63, BEING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 1962, RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BEING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES, AND SUBSTITUTING NEW SECTIONS IN LIEU OF THOSE_'.REPEALED'." Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion the Ordinance should be reported favorable to the Council. Councilman Allen made a motion that the report be accepted as read, and that the Ordinance be set for public hearing on April 11, 1966. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Reports the Taxi Cab Ordinance favorably with the following amendments: 1. Section I-- Definitions ' Sub- paragraph F line 4 -- eliminate the word "individual "; the word "Certificates" should be changed to read "Certificate" Sub - paragraph F line 5 -- Change the word "have to "has" Subparagraph F, last line -- Change the word "company" to "business" Sub- paragraph J, first line -- add the words "on public property" inserting them between the words "place" and "where ". Sub - paragraph J next to last line -- eliminate the words,from and including, "install ", through to the end of the paragraph and substitute for those words "receive passengers ". Subparagraph M -- eliminate this paragraph in its entirety and add a new sub - paragraph M as follows: Operator -- any person owning, in charge of, or managing a taxicab business in the City. 2. Section 6 -- Liability Insurance Required Line 4 -- Substitute the words "Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00)" in lieu of words "Twenty-Five Thousand ($25,000.00)" Line 6 -- Change the word "accident" to read "occurrence ". Line 8 -- Substitute the words "One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00)" in lieu of words "Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00)" Line 10- Substitute the words "Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00)" in lieu of the words "One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00). Line 12- Change the word "accident "to read "occurrence ". Add at the end of this section the following words - - -: "Such policy of insurance on file in the office of the City Controller shall contain the following provision: The City of South Bend, through the office of the City Controller, will be given 15 days notice prior to the effective date of the cancellation or other material change of this policy." 3. Section 7 -- Fees Line 4 -- Change the words "Fifty Dollars($50.00) to read "Thirty -Five DollarsC$35.00)" Line 1-- eliminate the following words - - "or continued in operation" Line 2-- eliminate the word "annual" and substitute therefore the word "initial" Add the following to the end of this section: "The initial license fee of $500.00, as provided for in this section shall not apply to persons now having a valid certificate of public convenience and necessity" Line 6 & 7 - Eliminate the words "Shall be for the calendar year and" 4. Section 11-- Application For Drivers License Line 3 - -Last sub - paragraph the word "suffering" should be substituted for the word "inflicted" Add to this last paragraph the following words: "The provisions of this section shall not apply to persons now having a valid taxicab drivers license at the time this ordinance becomes effective, but such persons shall comply with the renewal provisions of this section on and after January 1, 1967 ". 5. Section 20 -- Designation of Taxicabs Line 3 -- Eliminate the word "owner" and substitute therefore the words "Holder of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, and the - number of the license plainly painted 5 inches in height, on the rear of such vehicle." REGULAR MEETING 4 ►���ttl:�t� �t1. REPORT OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE 6. Section 21-- Taximeter Required Line 6-- Eliminate the word "either" Line 6 -- Eliminate the word "'the" and substitute the word "a" Line 7- .- Eliminate the words "transmission or from one of the front wheels" and substitute the words "non- powered wheel" 7. Section 22- -Rates of Fare - -Rate Card Required Eliminate the preamble beginning with words "No owner " and ending with the word "rates " and substitute t following words "The rates of fare charged by the operator of any taxicab shall be as follows:" 8. Section 25 -- Solicitation, Acceptance and Discharge of Passengers If Eliminate sub - paragraph (d) Cruising and substitute the following: (d) Cruising - -Any taxicab driver may solicit-, employment by driving through any public street without stopping, other than when required because of obstruction of traffic, and at such a speed as not to interfere with or impede traffic.,, 9. Section 26 - -Taxi Stands, etc. Sub - paragraph (b) line 1 -- Change the word "presentation " to read "representation" Sub - paragraph (b) line 3 -- eliminate the word "license" and substitute therefore "Holder of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity " Sub - paragraph (b), second paragraph, line 1 -- eliminate the word "or" and substitute therefore the word "and" Sub - paragraph (b), second paragraph, Line 4-- eliminate the word "occupation" and substitute therefore the word "occupancy". Sub - paragraph (b), third paragraph, line 2-- eliminate the word "individual" and substitute therefore the word "a" Sub - paragraph (b), third paragraph, line 3-- change "certificates " to "certificate" and change "have" to "has ". Sub - paragraph (b),fourth paragraph, - -Add the following words to the end of the paragraph: "Such taxistand permits shall continue to be valid from year to year upon payment of the prescribed fee or until suspended or revoked pursuant to the provisions of this ordinance." Sub - paragraph (b), fifth paragraph, 5th line, eliminate the word "enroach " and substitute therefore the word "encroach" Sub-paragraph (b), fifth paragraph, add the following words to the end of the paragraph: "Such taxistand permit may revoked by the Board of Public Works and Safety for good cause shown after due notice to the holder of the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity; and hearing. " 10. Section 27--- Parking, etc. Line 1 - -- after the word "owner" add the words, "or operator" Line 5-- eliminate the word "owner" and substitute the word "holder" 11. Section 45-- Effective Date This should become section 48 and section 45 should read as follows: LICENSE -- REQUIRED No person shall operate any commercial bus, making five or more stops within the city for the purpose of taking on or discharging passengers, without first having obtained a license for such bus. A SECTION 46 SHOULD BE ADDED FEES Any person desiring to obtain a license under Section 45 shall pay to the City Controller, for the benefit of the city, for each commercial bus to be so operated, an annual license fee of seventy - five dollars for each vehicle having a rated seating capacity of more than twelve passengers; provided, that such license fee shall not apply to commercial vehicles which are operating under the terms of any contract entered into by the owner thereof with the Board of Public Works and Safety and.ratified by the Common Council and which are operated regularly under a regular time schedule; provided further, that the license fees for vehicles operated under any such contract and which have rated seating capacity of more than twelve passengers shall be twenty -five dollars per year. Section 47 -- SUBSTITUTE VEHICLES: No license required by Section 45 shall be required for vehicles held in reserve for the purpose of substituting while vehicles on which license has been issued are being repaired, in which case the license'tagc: on the vehicle for which a license has been issued and which is being repaired may be transferred temporarily to,such reserve vehicle while it is being used as a substitute for the regular vehicle. Councilman Allen made a motion that the amendments, as submitted be adopted. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF AREA PLAN COMMISSION March 21, 1966 The Honorable Common Council City of South Bend South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: The attached ordinance amending the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend, Indiana, 1962, as`amended, also known as Ordinance No. 4563, the Subdivision Ordinance of the City of South Bend, Indiana was legally advertised under date of March 5, 1966 and given public hearing on March 15, 1966. The following action was taken: After due consideration it was moved by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Wise and unanimously carried that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Common Council. The deliberations of the Area Plan Commission are shown in the-excerpts of the minutes attached hereto and made a part of this report. Very truly yours, /s/ John K. Wilson Executive Director There being no objections, the report was accepted as read. REPORT OF THE AREA PLAN COMMISSION March 21, 1966 The Honorable Common Council City of South Bend South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: The attached ordinance amending Section 40 -19 of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend, Indiana, 1962 as amended was legally advertised under date of March 5, 1966 and given public hearing on March 15, 1966. The following action was taken: It was moved by Mr. Wise, seconded by Dr. Huys and unanimously carried that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Common Council. The deliberations of the Area Plan Commission are shown in the excerpts of the minutes attached hereto and made a part of this report. Very truly yours, /s/ John K. Wilson Executive Director. There being no objections, the report was accepted and placed on file. ORDINANCE, THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 4838 -66 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 36 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,1962, RELATING TO TAXICABS AND OTHER VEHICLES; AND ENACTING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TAXICABS AND OTHER VEHICLES; LICENSING TAXICABS AND TAXICAB DRIVERS; PROVIDING FOR TAXICAB STANDS ON THE PUBLIC STREETS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, AS AMENDED The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 6 ayes (Councilmen Hunter, Allen, Palmer, Wise, Szymkowiak, and Laven) 0 nays, 3 absent (Councilmen Geib, Smith and Muszynski) ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 1962, AS AMENDED, ALSO KNOWN AS ORDINANCE.NO. 4563, THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 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 April 11, 1966. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried. �.�9 � ul'1 9 1/�y`f! U ►zi��J���S�!!�%l�l� ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 40 -19 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 1962, AS AMENDED The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Palmer made a motion that the Ordinance be set for public hearing on April 11, 1966. Councilman Laven seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCES. FIRST AND SECOND READING AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $80,974.23 FROM THE SOUTH BEND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY BUILDING AUTHORITY FUND:.. TO THE GENERAL FUND OF SOUTH BEND AND APPROPRIATING $80,974.23 TO ACCOUNT L71- BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND IMPROVEMENTS, SAID ACCOUNT BEING IN THE GENERAL FUND. The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Laven made a motion that the Ordinance be set for public hearing on April 11, 1966. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,600.00 FROM THE SURPLUS IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND TO ACCT. MVH 726 -OTHER EQUIPMENT The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Laven made a motion that the Ordinance be set for public hearing April 11, 1966. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried. ! RESOLUTION NO. 129 -66 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION, U. S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT AND /OR LOAN UNDER THE TERMS OF PUBLIC LAW 89 -136 WHEREAS, under the terms of Public Law 89 -136, the United States of America has authorized the making of grants and /or loans to public bodies and private or public nonprofit organizations or associations to aid • in financing the construction of specific public projects: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND; 1. That Mayor Lloyd M. Allen be and he is hereby authorized to execute and file an application on behalf of City of South Bend with the Economic Development Administration, U. S. Department of Commerce, for a grant and/ or loan to aid in financing the construction of: The project involves new water works facilities to be constructed as an expansion and improvement program to If existing facilities. These new facilities will include filtration plants, wells and transmission mains which will eliminate the "red water " problems of the community and also provide an adequate quality and quantity of water for industrial use and fire Opotection. ! 41 1 2. That Howard Goodhew, Water Works Superintendent, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to furnish such information as the Economic Development Administration, U. S. Department of Commerce, may reasonably request in connection with the application which is herein authorized to be filed. /s/ Albert E. Palmer Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the above resolution at this time. Howard Goodhew, Waterworks Superintendent spoke (� in favor of the resolution. Councilman Allen spoke against the pdoption of the resolution. Councilman ` Vise made a motion for a recess. Councilman Laven seconded the motion. Motion carried. Time: 9:15 Y.M. Reconvened. Time: 9:25 P.M. Councilman Laven made a motion that the the Resolution be adopted. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried. The Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 5 ayes (Councilmen Hunter, Palmer, Wise, Szymkowiak and Laven) 1 nay (Councilman Allen) 3 absent (Councilmen Geib, Smith and Muszynski). — REGULAR MEETING MARCH 28, 1966 RESOLUTION NO. 130 -66 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION WITH THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT AND /OR LOAN UNDER THE TERMS OF PUBLIC LAW 89 -136 WHEREAS, under the terms of Public Law 89 -136, the United States of America has authorized the making of grants and /or loans to public bodies and private or public nonprofit organizations or associations to aid in financing the construction of specific public projects: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND: 1. That Mayor Lloyd M. Allen be and he is hereby authorized to execute and file an application on behalf of City of South Bend with the Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, for a grant and /or loan to aid in financing the construction of: Improvements to existing Waste Water Treatment plant to provide for chlorination of final effluent to reduce pollution of the St. Joseph River and to provide for sanitary sludge disposal and mechanization of primary screen trash racks at plant. 2. That Howard Goodhew, Water Works Superintendent, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to furnish such information as the Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, may reasonably request in connection with the application which is herein authorized to be filed. /s/ Albert E. Palmer A Member of the Commom Council A public hearing was held on the above resolution at this time. Howard Goodhew, Water Works Superintendent spoke in favor of the resolution. Councilman Allen spoke against the adoption of the resolution. Councilman Laven made a motion that the resolution be adopted. Councilman Wise seconded the motion. Motion carried. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 5 ayes (Councilmen Hunter, Palmer, Wise, Szymkowiak and Laven) 1 nay (Councilman Allen), 3 absent (Councilmen Geib, Smith and Muszynski) President Hunter read a communication from City Engineer, Lloyd S. Taylor, concerning the condition of railroad crossings in the city. Upon the suggestion of Miss Virginia Guthrie, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, President Hunter instructed the Clerk to make a note of the fact that today is the one hundred thirty -fifth birthday of the City of South Bend, Indiana. There being no further business before the Council, Councilman Wise made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Laven seconded the motion. Motion carried and Council adjourned at 9 :50 P.M. ATTEST: APPROVED: SIDENT