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Home My WebLink About07-10-67 Council Meeting MinutesJULY 10, 1967 REGULAR MEETING remembered that the Common Council of the City of at M� the Be it 1967 in City Hall in Regular Session, Monday, July 10, resided. Councilman Smith. The meeting was called to order by President John L. Hunter, who p ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Hunter, Allen, Palmer, Wise, Geib, Szymkowiak, Laven and Muszynski ABSENT: Councilman Smith REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MINUTES To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your Committee on the inspection and Of the Council have examined the minutes of trecommend that the same be approved. would respectfully report that they and found them correct. They therefore /s/ John L. Hunter, Jr. /s/ Janet S. Allen /s/ Albert E. Palmer Meeting of June 2�6; 1967 There being no objections, the report was accepted as read and placed on file. ORDINANCES FIRST AND SECOND READING ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES-OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE YEAR 1968 ee for study, and that it be set for public hearing The Ordinance was given first reading �ndeading in t� full. Councilman Allen made a motion din by title and second that the Ordinance be sent to the Fees and Salahies Co on July 24, 1967. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL IN AHEROPRIATIOF TO ACCOUNT MVH-52, "RENTS ", $17,500.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM ACCOUNT MVH -72 "EQUIPMENT ", ALL BEING IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND• Ordinance was given first reading a title and second 1967. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion motion. The Or ublic hearing on July 24, that the Ordinance be set for p Motion carried. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE HOUSING AUTHORITY CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, , WITH APURCHASE AND (Continued REGULAR- N.ET -1 JUL_'Y 10, 1967 RESOLUTION (continued) Councilman Wise made a motion that the Resolution be referred to the Urban Redevelopment and Public Housing Committee. Councilman Laven seconded the motion. Motion carried. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 23 OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSING ACT OF 1937, AS AMENDED, TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, IND IANA Councilman Wise made a motion that the Resolution be referred to the Urban Redevelopment and Public Housing Committee. Councilman Laven seconded the motion. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 160 -67 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF APPLICATION WITH THE STATE OF INDIANA FOR A GRANT UNDER CHAPTER 298, ACTS OF THE 1967 INDIANA GENERAL ASSEMBLY. WHEREAS, Chapter 298, Acts of the 1967 Indiana General Assembly and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act provide financial aid for the construction of sewage treatment works; and WHEREAS, South Bend, Indiana, herein called the Municipality, has plans for a municipal water pollution control project generally described as improvements to the existing waste water treatment plant including; chlorination facilities, final clarifiers, degritting and aeration units and sludge lagoons, which plans have been prepared or will be completed by July 31, 1967, and the Municipality intends to proceed with the construction of such works; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: 1. That the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana, be authorized to make application for a State grant and provide the Stream Pollution Control Board such information, data, and documents pertaining to the application for a grant as may be required, and otherwise act as the authorized representative of the Municipality in connection with said application. 2. That the Municipality agrees that if a Federal grant and State assistance for the Project are provided pursuant to Section 8 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 446 et seq.), and Chapter 298, Acts of 1967 Indiana General Assembly, the City of South Bend, Indiana, will pay the remaining costs of the approved construction. 3. That all statements, data and supporting documents made or submitted by the Municipality in connection with any application for Federal assistance for the proposed construction are to be deemed a part of the application for State assistance. 4. That the Municipality agrees to comply with the requirements of the Stream Pollution Control Board. 5. That certified copies of this resolution be prepared in quadruplicate to accompany an application for a State grant for the construction of the municipal water pollution control project. /s/ John L. Hunter, Jr. Member of the Common Council Councilman Geib made a motion to adopt the Resolution by a roll call vote. Councilman Wise seconded the motion. Motion carried. The Resolution was adopted by a roll call of 7 ayes,(Councilmen Hunter, Palmer, Wise, Geib, Szymkowiak, Laven and Muszynski) 1 nay (Councilman Allen), 1 absent, (Councilman Smith). RESOLUTION NO. 161 -67 RESOLUTION APPOINTING THREE DIRECTORS TO THE SOUTH BEND TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION AND FIXING THEIR INITIAL TERMS OF OFFICE. WHEREAS, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 4926 -67 of the City of South Bend, Indiana passed by the Common Council on the 12th day of June, 1967 and signed by the Mayor on the 13th day of June, 1967 and pursuant to the authority contained in the acts of the Indiana General Assembly for 1965, Chapter 337, Section 12, page 994, it is the duty of the Common Council to appoint three residents of the City of South Bend to the first Board of Directors of the South Bend Transportation Corporation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, that the following residents of the City of South Bend are hereby appointed as directors of the South Bend Transportation Corporation by the Common Council of the City of South Bend for a term of years as set forth after their respective names: John F. Kasprzak shall be one of such directors and is appointed for a period of two years. Stephen C. Lobdell shall be one of such directors and shall serve for a period of three years. Emil W. Reznik shall be one of such directors and shall serve for a period of four years. and all of such appointments shall be effective from the third day of July, 1967. /s/ John L. Hunter, Jr. Councilman,Laven made a motion that the Resolution be adopted by a roll call vote. Councilman Geib seconded the motion. Motion carried, and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 8 ayes,(Councilmen Hunter, Allen, Geib, Palmer, Wise, Szymkowiak, Laven and Muszynski) 0 nays, 1 absent (Councilman Smith). 59 .6UI,AR —PEIN6 JSJLY 10 1967 OLD BUSINESS A communication from the Indiana State Highway Commission was read by City Engineer, Lloyd Taylor, with reference to parking restrictions on Western Ave. The letter was in reply to a telephone communication from City Attorney, Robert J. Ducomb, requesting an official statement. The letter stated that parking on the street in this area is not recommended by the Indiana State Highway Commission, and that merchants were advised to provide off - street parking for their customers in that area. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Szymkowiak questioned City Engineer, Lloyd Taylor regarding trash burning restrictions in the City. Mr�rTaylor. :quoted from the ordinance with reference to the burning of trash within the City. Councilman Szymkowiak then made a motion that the ordinance be amended to dim to trash burning between the hours of 1 :00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. There being no second to Mr. Szymkowiak's; motion, he withdrew his motion. Councilman Laven made a motion that the Ordinance Committee study the existing ordinance and that the Clerk communicate with St. Joseph County Health officer, Dr. Louis How inquiring if his office has had any problems in the enforcement of the ordinance. OLD BUSINESS Councilman Allen pointed out the fact that there is a great number of false fire alarms. She suggested that the Council study a workable program that is in effect in Baltimore, Md. There being no farther business to come before the Council, Councilman Geib made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Laven seconded the motion. Motion carried. Time: 9:00 P.M. ATTEST: APPROVED: 1 CLERK