HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-26-66 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING JULY 26, 1966
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 Tuesday,July 26, 1966 at 12 :22 A.M, with all members present. The meeting was
called to order by President John L. Hunter, -;fir:,_ who'-p're'sided.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmen Hunter, Allen, Palmer, Wise, Geib, Szymkowiak,
Laven, Smith and 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 examined
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 July 11, 1966
There being no objections, the report was accepted as read and placed on file.
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_REGULAR MEETING JULY 26 1966
PETITION
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 the City 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 approximately 3911 -17 S. Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana.
2. The property is owned by Estelle C. Cover
3. A legal description of the property is as follows:
Three Hundred (300) feet in width, North and South, off of the entire South
Side of the Chippewa Knoll Realty owned by Seller in South Bend, Indiana,
which Chippewa Knoll realty is the real estate owned by Seller and described
as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the South line of Chippewa Avenue and the
Westerly line of South Michigan Street; thence Southerly on the Westerly
line of said South Michigan Street a distance of 735 feet, more or less,
to the North line of Lot No. 69 in Chippewa Heights Third Addition in South
Bend, Indiana;thence West along the North Line of Lot No. 69 and Lot No.
108 in said Chippewa Heights Third Addition to the Easterly line of South
Main Street; thence North along the Easterly line of South Main Street to the
South line of Chippewa Avenue; thence East along the South line of Chippewa
Avenue to the point of beginning.
4. It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezoned: From "B Residential
Use and B Height and Area District To: "C" Commercial Use and A 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: One story building for the use of Restaurant and Bar.
6. Number of off street parking spaces to be provided: 103
7. Attached is a copy of: a.) an existing plot plan showing my property and other surrounding properties;
b.) names and addresses of all the individuals, firms or corporations owning property within 300 feet
of the property sought to be rezoned; c.) site development plan
/s/ Robert L. Berkheiser - 19690 Dice St.
Petitioner
Petition prepared by Ben Piser, Attorney
Councilman Laven made a motion that the petition be referred to the Area Plan Commission. Councilman Smith
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 TO AMEND SECTION 11 OF ORDINANCE NO. 4838 -66
ENTITLED "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"
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion the Ordinance go to the
Council favorable, as amended.
There being no objections, the report was accepted and placed on /s/ Edwin Thomas Smith, Chairman
file.
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 CHAPTER 40 OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (N.E. Corner of Ironwood and Colfax)"
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion the.Ordinance go to the Council
as unfavorable.
/s/ Edwin Thomas Smith, Chairman
There being no objections, the report was accepted and placed on file.
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 FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS
AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE YEAR 1967"
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion the Ordinance go to the
Council favorable, as amended.
/s/ Edwin Thomas Smith, Chairman
There being no objections, the report was accepted and placed on file.
REGULAR MEETING JULI 40, 17VV
ORDINANCES, THIRD READING
ORDINANCE NO. 4870 -66
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 11 OF ORDINANCE NO. 4838 -66
ENTITLED "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 REG-
ULATING 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 9 ayes, 0 nays.
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 40 OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (N.E.Corner
of Ironwood and Colfax)
The Ordinance was given third reading and defeated by a roll call vote of 3 ayes (Councilmen Allen, Laven and Smith)
6 nays (Councilmen Hunter, Palmer, Wise, Geib, Szymkowiak and Muszynski)
ORDINANCE NO. 4871 -66
AN ORDINANCE FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS
AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE YEAR 1967
The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays.
ORDINANCE, FIRST AND SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO ACCOUNT
F -213, "TRAVELING EXPENSES ", IN THE.AMOUNT OF $600.00
AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM ACCOUNT F -11, "SERVICES
PERSONAL ", ALL 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 August 8, 1966. Councilman Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE, FIRST AND SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FROM THE
GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 TO ACCOUNT K -223, "HEAT ".
The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Allen made a motion that
the Ordinance be set for public hearing on August'$, 1966. Councilman Laven seconded the motion. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE, FIRST AND SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $500.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND
TO ACCOUNT NO. L -252 (REPAIRS OF EQUIPMENT) IN THE ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT
The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Allen made a motion that
the Ordinance be set for public hearing on August 8, 1966. Councilman Laven seconded the motion. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE, FIRST AND SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO ACCOUNT NO. L -321,
GASOLINE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $250.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME
FROM ACCOUNT L -213, TRAVELING EXPENSES, ALL 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 August 8, 1966. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 133 -66
A RESOLUTION FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION IN THE ELECTRIC
CURRENT ACCOUNT OF THE CITY CEMETERIES DEPARTMENT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $30.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM THE TRANS-
PORTATION ALLOWANCES 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 electric service are urgently needed by the City Cemeteries Department to assure
its ability to properly perform its function and the sum of $30.00 is needed forthwith; and
WHEREAS, A surplus exists in another account where it is not presently needed; and more specifically as follows,
to wit:
1. Thirty Dollars ($30.00) in ACCOUNT N -215 designated as Transportation Allowances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, That the sum of $30.00 be
transferred from ACCOUNT N -215 designated as Transportation Allowances, by transferring it to the following
account, to -wit:
2. Thirty Dollars ( #30.00) to ACCOUNT N -221 designated as Electric Current, both of said accounts being in
the same category, to wit: Service Contractual of the City Cemeteries Department.
L. Hun
REGULAR MEETING J V 26. 1966
Councilman Muszynski made a motion for the adoption of the Resolution. Councilman Wise seconded the motion.
Motion carried. The Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays.
RESOLUTION NO. 134 -66
A RESOLUTION FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION
IN THE OTHER EQUIPMENT ACCOUNT OF THE CITY
CEMETERIES DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $40.00 AND
THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM THE MOTOR EQUIP-
MENT ACCOUNT IN THE SAME CATEGORY, TO -WIT:
PROPERTIES, 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 mowing equipment are urgently needed by the City Cemeteries Department to
assure its ability to properly perform its function and the sum of $40.00 is needed forthwith; and
WHEREAS, A surplus exists in another account where it is not presently needed; and more specifically as
follows, to -wit:
1. Forty Dollars ($40.00) in ACCOUNT N -722 designated as Motor Equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, That the sum of $40.00 be
transferred from ACCOUNT N -722 designated as Motor Equipment, by transferring it to the following account,
to -wit:
2. Forty Dollars ($40.00) to ACCOUNT N -726 designated as Other Equipment, both of said accounts being in
the same category, to -wit: Properties of the City Cemeteries Department.
/s/ John L. Hunter Jr.
Member of the Common Council
Councilman Wise made a motion for the adoption of the Resolution. Councilman Geib seconded the motion.
Motion carried. The Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays.
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned. Time: 12 :45 A.M.
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