HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-24-66 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 24. 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, Monday, October 24, 1966 at 8:00 P.M., vni h all members present. The meeting was called
to order by President John L. Hunter, Jr., who presided. President Hunter introduced Reverend Roy Katayama,
River Park Methodist Church, who gave the invocation.
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 October 12, 1966
There being no objections, the report was accepted as read and placed on file.
REPORT OF AREA PLAN COMMISSION
October 19, 1966
The Honorable Common Council
City of South Bend, Indiana
Gentlemen:
The attached rezoning petition of the Department of Redevelopment was legally advertised under
date of October 8 and 15 and given public hearing on October 18, 1966. The-following action was
taken:
After due consideration it was moved, seconded and carried that the
ordinance and site development plan be recommended favorably to the
Common Council.
The deliberations of the Area Plan Commission and points considered in arriving at the above decision
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 - Secretary
There being no objections, the report was accepted as read and placed on file.
PETITION
TO THE SOUTH BEND CITY COUNCIL
The residents of the Southwest section of South Bend, Indiana, respectfully submit and state the following:
That posts commonly known as railroad ties erected in the 1700 block of Arnold Street, South Bend, Indiana,
are hazardous and dangerous to the citizens of this section of said city.
That the general public has been deprived of safe travel and adequate parking.
That the following names and addresses are of the Petitioners and that the original Petition is filed with the
South Bend Board of Works and Public Safety:
C. R. Perkins
Edward E. Rapp
Mrs. H. Mishiler
Vivialey Blly
Rev. Samuel Tabb
John G. Wamser
Stephan J. Horvath
Mrs. Joseph Freitanz
Mrs. V. Strippinger
Richard L. Mitchell
Mrs. May BesilAn
Joseph L. Gonl
Joseph 0. Szabo
Mr. KastnoVih
1618 Arnold St.
1725 Arnold St.
1617 Arnold St.
1610 Arnold St.
1610 Arnold St.
1529 Arnold St.
1515 S. Arnold St.
1513 S. Arnold St.
1521 S. Arnold St.
1225 S. Arnold St.
1735 S. Arnold St.
1640 S. Arnold St.
1133 W. Indiana Ave.
1134 W. Indiana Ave.
WHEREFORE, petitioners pray this Honorable tribunal take necessary action to make said street a thoroughfare.
JOHN S. GONAS
417 Odd Fellows Building
The petition was referred to the Board of Public Works and Safety with a request that a report be given the
Council before the next regular meeting, November 14, 1966.
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ORDINANCE, THIRD READING
ORDINANCE NO. 4897 -66
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC. 40 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA OF 1962,
MORE SPECIFICALLY KNOWN AS ORDINANCE NO. 4608 -63
ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND ON OCTOBER 14, 1963, AND COMMONLY
KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. (Location: 3004 Edison
Rd. between Rockne Dr., and Brummi.tt Lane)
The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 7 ayes (Councilmen Allen,
Palmer, Geib, Szymkowiak, Laven, Smith and Muszynski) 2 nays (Councilmen Hunter and Wise)
ORDINANCE, FIRST AND SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 40, SECTION 40 -14
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, 1962, ALSO KNOWN AS ORDINANCE NUMBER
3702, ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ON THE 14th DAY OF
OCTOBER, 1963, AND KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE
IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND.
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 14, 1966. Councilman Wise seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 140 -66
RESOLUTION FOR TRANSFER IN THE PARK GENERAL
FUND -- $300.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF THE 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 I. That the following accounts be reduced in the the amounts set opposite said accounts:
Acct. No. Classification
52 Current Charges
53 Current Charges
Item Amount
Rents $100.00
Refunds, Awards &
Indemnities 200.00
Total $300.00
Section II. That the following account be increased in the amount set opposite said account:
Acct. No. Classification
57 Current Charges
Item
Amount
Taxes (Gross Income) $300.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of South Bend that the sum of $300.00 be
transferred from Account #52 and Account $53 to Account #57 as set out above in Sections T and II of
this resolution.
That the transfer of funds as set forth in Section I and Section II are required for the proper
and efficient operation and function of the Department of Public Parks of South Bend, Indiana and an
extraordinary emergency is declared to exist concerning the foregoing transfer.
/s/ John L. Hunter, Jr.
Member of the Common Council
James Seitz, Secretary of the Park Board spoke in favor of the Ordinance. Councilman Laven made a
motion that the Resolution be adopted.by a roll call vote. Councilman Geib seconded the motion. Motion
carried. The Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 9 ayes (Councilmen Hunter, Allen, Palmer,
Wise, Geib, Szymkowiak, Laven, Smith and Muszynski) 0 nays.
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RESOLUTION NO. 141 -66
A RESOLUTION FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION IN THE
"BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND IMPROVEMENTS" ACCOUNT
OF THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,634.93
AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM THE "LAND" ACCOUNT
IN THE SAME CATEGORY, TO -WIT: PROPERTIES, AND ALL
BEING IN THE GENERAL FUND.
EEEWIMMMA •.•
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 building construction are urgently needed by the Sanitation Department to
assure its ability to properly perform its function and the sum of $1,634.93 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. One Thousand Six Hundred Thirty -Four Dollars and Ninety -Three Cents ($1,634.93)in ACCOUNT XX -73
designated as "Land ".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, That the sum of $1,634.93
be transferred from ACCOUNT XX -73 designated as "Land ", by transferring it to the following account, to -wit:
2. One Thousand Six Hundred Thirty -Four Dollars and Ninety -Three Cents ($1,634.93) to ACCOUNT XX -71 des-
ignated as "Buildings, Structure§ and Improvement" both of said accounts being in the same category, to -wit:
"Properties" of the Sanitation Department.
/s/ John L. Hunter, Jr.
Member of the Common Council
Speaking in favor of the Resolution was Mr. Lloyd S. Taylor, City Engineer. Councilman Smith made a motion
that the Resolution be adopted by a roll call vote. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted by a roll call vote of 9 ayes(Councilmen Hunter, Allen, Palmer, Wise, Geib, Szymkowiak,
Laven, Smith and Muszynski.) 0 nays.
RESOLUTION NO. 142 -66
A RESOLUTION FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION IN THE
"BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND IMPROVEMENTS" ACCOUNT
OF THE CITY CEMETERIES DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$250.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM THE "LAND"
IMPROVEMENT" 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 erecting a metal tool shed are urgently needed by the City Cemeteries
to assure its ability to properly perform its function and the sum of $250.00 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. Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) in ACCOUNT N -73 designated as "Land Improvement ".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND. That the sum.of $250.00
be transferred from ACCOUNT N -73 designated as "Land Improvement', by transferring it to the following account,
to -wit:
2. Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) to ACCOUNT N -71 designated as "Buildings, Structures, Improvement ",
both of said accounts being in the same category, to -wit: "Propertiesu of the City Cemeteries Department.
/s/ Edwin Thomas Smith
Member of the Common Council
Mr. Clifton P. Engle, City Cemeteries Sexton, spoke in favor of the Resolution. Councilman 9zymkowiak made
a motion that the Resolution be adopted by a roll call vote. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion
carried. The Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 9 ayes (Councilmen Hunter, Allen, Palmer, Wise,
Geib, Szymkowiak, Laven, Smith and Muszynski) 0 nays.
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION IN
THE'TEMPORARY HELP" ACCOUNT OF THE OFFICE OF CITY
CLERK IN THE AMOUNT OF $460.00 AND THE,TRANSFER
OF THE SAME FROM THE "SALARIES AND WAGES, REGULAR"
ACCOUNT IN THE SAME CATEGORY, TO -WIT: SERVICES
PERSONAL, AND ALL BEING IN THE GENERAL FUND.
Speaking in favor of the Resolution, and explaining it's need was Kathryn L. Blough, City Clerk.
Councilman Allen made a motion that the Resolution be referred to a Special Committee for study,
and that a report be given at the next regular meeting, November 14, 1966. Councilman Smith seconded
the motion. Motion carried, 5 ayes (Councilmen Allen, Geib, Laven, Smith and Szymkowiak) 4 nays (Councilmen
Hunter, Palmer, Wise and Muszynski). President Hunter appointed Councilman Allen Chairman of the Special
Committee, with Councilmen Laven, Geib, Smith and Szymkowiak as its members.
RESOLUTION NO. 143 -66
A RESOLUTION FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION
IN THE "POSTAGE" ACCOUNT OF THE OFFICE OF CITY
CLERK IN THE AMOUNT OF $248.66 AND THE TRANSFER
OF THE SAME FROM THE "TRAVELING EXPENSES ", "PRINTING,
OTHER THAN OFFICE SUPPLIES" AND "REPAIRS OF
EQUIPMENT" ACCOUNTS 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 metered postage are urgently needed by the Office of City Clerk to
assure its ability to properly perform its function and the sum of $248.66 is needed forthwith; and
WHEREAS, A surplus exists in other accounts where it is not presently needed; and more specifically
as follows, to -wit:
1. One Hundred Thirteen Dollars and Eighty -Five Cents ($113.85) in ACCOUNT C -213 designated as
"Traveling Expenses ", and
2. Eighty -Six Dollars and Seventeen Cents ($86.17) in ACCOUNT C -241 designated<as "Printing,
Other Than Office Supplies ", and
3. Forty -Eight Dollars and Sixty -Four Cents ($48.64) in ACCOUNT C -252 designated as "Repairs of
Equipment ".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, That the afore-
mentioned sums $113.85,$86.17 and $48.64, from the aforementioned accounts respectively, C -213, C -241 and
C -252, be transferred to the following accounts, to -wit:
4. Two Hundred Forty -Eight Dollars and Sixty -Six Cents ($248.66) to ACCOUNT C -212 designated as
"Postage ", all of said accounts being in the same category, to -wit: Services Contractual of the Office of
City Clerk.
/s/ Walter M. Szymkowiak
Member of the Common Council
Kathryn L. Blough, City Clerk, spoke in favor of the Resolution. Councilman Muszynski made a motion that
the Resolution be adopted by a roll call vote. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried.
The Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 9 ayes (Councilmen Hunter, Allen, Palmer, Wise, Geib,
Szymkowiak, Laven, Smith and Muszynski) 0 nays.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Muszynski informed the Council of the operation of a junkyard in a residential district on
the 500 block of South Walnut St. Robert J. DuComb, City Attorney stated that an investigation would
be made, and recommended informing the Board of Public Works and Safety. President Hunter instructed the
Clerk to inform the Board of Works of the situtation.
There being no further business before the Council, Councilman Wise made a motion to adjourn. Councilman
Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried. Council adjourned at 9:25 P.M.
ATTEST:
CLERK
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT