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11 November 18th. 1935 REGULAR MEETING ■
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Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, met in the
Regular Session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, Monday evening November 18th, 1935, at
the hour of 7:35 P. M. All Members were present except Councilman James and Councilman Chambers.
President Hull presided. 0o- ,jncilman Goetz moved that the reading of the minutes of the last
meeting be dispensed with. Councilman Bierwegen seconded the motion. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATION:
STATE - -BOARD OF TAX COMM ISSIOrERS
231 State House
Indianapolis, Indiana
November 7, 1935
Mary B. L. Taylor
City Clerk
South Bend, Indiana
Dear Ma.dgm :
Please be advised thpt a hearing will be held. in the County Auditor?s- office og Wednesday, Nov-
ember 13th, tt 10:00 A.M.., regarding addition�ll• appropriations forthe City of ouch Bend, St.
Joseph County, Indiana.
very truly yours,
STATE BOARD OF TAX DOMMISSIM11TERS
C. A. KetchLLm
Secretary.
The Communication was accepted,and ordered to be pleced on file. Motion carried.
CENTRAL LABOR UNION OF SOUTH BEND
St. Joseph County, Indiana
103 West LaSalle Avenue
Nov. 15, 1935•
Mr. George Hull,
President of City Council,
City Hall,
City
Dear Sir:
At the lest reguler meeting of the South Bend Central Labor Union, it was decided to hold a
conference in order to discuss conditions in Nazi. Germany. This conference will represent all
South Bend Trade Unions, - leading churches, civic, fraternal, and profesiona.l groups. We are
inviting you to send delegates to this conference which will be held at the Centre.l Labor Temple
'corner of LaSalle and Michigan Streets on Sunday afternoon, November 24, at 2 o'clock.
Sincerely yours,
(Seal) - Frank Martins
The Communication was accepted and ordered to be placed on file. Councilman Hull appointed Counc
w n Fish, BierwPgen ?nd Palicki to be present,at meeting on November 24th, at 2 o'clock.
STATE BOARD OF TAX 001,7,,ISSIONERS
231 State House
Indianapolis, Indiana
November 19, 1935
Mary B. L. Taylor, Cleft
South Bend, Indiana.
Dear Madam:
We.enclose, herewith, certified copy of the order as made by this board in the matter of a.dditio
al appropriations for the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.
Very truly yours,
STATE BOARD OF TAX 00M.1,TISSIONERS
C. A. Ketchum
Secretary
SPATE OF INDIANA
OFFICE OF THE STATE BOARD OF TAX COMMISSIONERS
In the matter of additional
appropriations for the City No. 1357.
of South Bend, St. Joseph
County, Indiana.
November 19, 1935
(A petition having been filed by the proper legal officials of the City of South Bend,'St. Joseph
County, Indiana, in the matter of -Pdditional appropriations in the amounty of $7,246.6 ;
and;
This matter having been set for hearing_ on November 13th, at 10:00 A.M., and report havin.v been
made, this board having considered all the facts, does now affirm said- a.dditonal eppropripti.ons
in the amount of $7,246.63.
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STATE BOARD OF TAX CO"M`ISSIONERS OF INDIANA
PHILIP ZOE'RCHL'R, Clkeirmar.
Attest:
S E C R E T A R Y
STATE OF INDIANA -
OFFICE OF THE STATE BOARD
OF TAX CO?, .MISSIONERS
I, C. A. Ketchum, Secretary of the state board of tax commissioners, do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing is a full, true end complete copy of the order as made by this board in the
above entitled matter on this the 19th day of November, 1935.
Witness my hand end the seal of this board on this the 19th day of November, 1935.
C. A. Ketchum
Secretary
The Communication was accepted and ordered to be placed on file. Notion carried.
REPORT OF STREET 00MMISSIONER:
October 31, 1935
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND CITY 0OU1\TCIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
HONORABLE SIRS:
The following is r report of work done by my departments during the month of October, 1935
per your request.
259 loads of cinders - spread -in ruts and holes in streets and alleys
2019
paper
cans emptied (65 per day average)
425
blocks
of streets cleaned by hand
(day crew)
1296
blocks
of streets cleaned by hand
(night crew)
393
miles
of street s cleaned by machine
77
street
intersections cleaned
1270
loads
of sweepings taken to -dumps
4
street
signs repaired
14
cut down and removed
1394
cu. yds
of asphalt pavement smoothed
9
holes
in streets repaired (sunken
pavement)
32
cuts in
brick pavement repaired
27
cuts in
asphalt pavement repaired
6
cuts in
concrete pavement repaired
14 tons of scrap asphalt cooked and used to repair streets
19 tons of cold asphalt used to repair streets
160 blocks of dirt streets and alleys graded
72 blocks of streets flushed
1 block of dirt street oiled
36 broken glass calls
272 dead animals taken to dump
6 manholes installed
1 catch basin installed
5 sewers repaired (cave —ins)
6 main sewers flushed
13 private sewers flushed
.6 manholes cleaned
7 menholes repaired
98 catch basins flushed
33 catch basins repaired
1157 catch basins cleaned
Respectfully submitted,
J. C. Weer
Commissioner of Streets
Councilman Fish moved that the report be accepted end placed on file. Councilman Bierwngen
seconded the motion.
October 31, 1935
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND CTTY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIA "TA.
HONORABLE SIRS:
The following is a report of the work done in the city of South Bend, by the Works Progress
Administration during the month of September, 1935, showing the cost of same to the Street De-
partment, per your request.
I CASH EXPEI?DED.FROM SPECIAL APPROPRIATION FOR W. P. A.
;11465 gallons of kerosene 0 80
1 road plow with 6 extre shares
12 scythe stones
1 crosscut saw
60 danger bombs
1 rule
1,000 1811 grade stakes
1, 000 20 it if
115 2nd hand axle shafts
42 2nd hand drive shafts
8 bars steel
12 pair hip boots
2 files
1 case matches
230 barrels cement
3 pieces 12" sewer t, ile
60 nieces 8" sewer the
6 pieces 8" sewer elbows
3 keg nails
6 hammer handles
6.
$117.20
98.50
1.56
4..95
90.00
.50
18.00
25.00
28.75
10.50
1.60
43.44
7.00
499.to
.�7
37.80
7.56
13.25
.50
( CONTINUED FROM PAGE 335)
400 stove bolts end. washers
31 nails
33 dipner-s
8 strap hinges
19 padlocks
6 brick hummers
2 wracking bars
4 claw- hammers
1 box lumber crayons
40 balls mason line
105 pick handles
6 pieces chalk
Lumber for tool boxes, toilets, and. bprricades
230 g2llons gasoline 0 .151
26 qts oil G 12¢
Repairs to tractor
Operator 145 hours @ 44¢
Job
#1
62
hours
5.45
Job
#2
15
hours
12.66
Job
#
38
Hours
-X2.07
Job
#
59
hours
.7
Job
#7
171
hours
1.2
Job
#8
4.2
tours
.79
Job
#12
5
hours
.22
154 gellons gasoline @ .151
14 quarts oil @ 12¢
Repeias
Operator 1222 hours @ 44¢
Job
#1
352
hours
34.65
Job
#2
5
hours
4.50
Job
#3
21
hours
15.90
Job
#6
58
hours
52.20
5 gallons gesoline @ .151
2 ; quarts oil- @320
Operator 8 hours @440
Job #6 8 hours
2 m6n 440 hours *44o
60 new bombs purchased
1465 gallons kerosene @8¢
1 case matches
233 P-,211ons gasoline @ .151
27 quarts oil @ 12¢
Truch repair
4.52
PLOWING EXPENSE
$34.75
3.12
20 . ._33 �� 58�2
6 -
122.47
3.72
6.02
3.17
16.71
9.45
7.63
1.50
1.08
1 .50
5.00
1
177.1
6i,3- 05.45
Cost per hour 54 4/10 cents
GRADING EXPENSE
$27.75
1.60,
27.63
53.90
110.99
Cost per hour 90¢
ROLLER EXPENSE
LIGHTING EXPENSE
.24
4. 52
$193.6o
90.00
117.20
7.00
35.15
3.24
1.46
447.69
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PAYROLL EXPENSE
This expense was incurred due to the necessity of the ci.ttT furnishing labor on the various- ',pro-
jects in order to expediate them. Supervision and labor was furnished to assist in the construc
tion of manholes, catch basins, and dreins, '1sb:to1-1haul cinders, gravel, end rock to the various
jubs. A bl?cksmith is kept busy constantly reppiring tools damaged on the sundry projects. This
item does not include labor furnished in the operation of the grader, plow, or roller none the
Labor of settin-v out danger lights.
Tomlinson, foreman 8 days @ 4.40 35.20
Scott, foremen 7 days @ 4.40 30
.00 66.00
Smith, driver 103 hours
Kwesneski, driver 17 "
Jennings, driver 106 "
Lake, driver 24 "
Seiler, driver 58
Grant, driver 100
Shaw, driver 4 " •
Dierdorf, driver 41 "
Laszlo, driver 4 11
DeVos, driver 16, "
Kindel, driver 9 "
Rose, driver it
Vernon, driver if
Sokol, driver 4
(CONTITIUED FROM PAGE 336(
Andrzjewski, bl2cksmith 150 "
Miscellaneous 517
1192 Hours @ 44¢ 524.48
55910.48
ACTUAL CASH EXPENDITURES DURING MONTH
Materials end supplies ?purchased from W. P. A. fund $1,30F.45
Plowing expense
Grading if
Roller
Lighting
Payroll "
122.47
110.99
4.52
233. 5
gg0.45
11.9
Money spent from street department funds
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$1,061.94 .
$2,367.39
Job #1 Max Grimes, supervisor
Grading and graveling on Chalfont St., Sorin St., Jacobs Street, Bissell St., and Corby St.
3,567 cu yds of dirt removed
39331 cu yds of gravel dug from pit and spread on streets
12,553 sq yds of streets resurfaced
765 sq•`yds of alleys resurfaced
3,302 sq_ yd.s of sidewalk graded
150 lin ft of bank sloped
150 men and 13 trucks furnished by the Federal Government
City Cost
Plow and Tractor furnished 6z hours
.48
Grader furnished 32 hours
4 5
43-51
Proportionate cost of lighting
3 sledges
5.55
1 dir -oer
.10
5 b211s mason line
3.20
1 axe
1.55
5 shovels
10. 0
7 rakes
5.25
6 barricades
9.00
150 15" grade stakes
2.�j70
100 24" 11 11
6 picks
7, 44
50 bed stakes
.60
1 push broom
1.00
2 pieces keil
.20
$6.44
I'
Job #2 John $molter, supervisor
Grading and graveling on N. Olive St., Berger St., Fremont St., Mr-rquette Blvd., Hamilton St.,
and adjacent alleys.
1,690 lin ft of terrace and walk graded
591 lin ft of streets fine graded and graveled
1,206 lin ft of streets rough graded
5,555 cu yds of dirt removed,
556 cu yds of gravel dug from pits and. used on streets
130 men and 15 trucks furnished by the Federal Government
City Cost
Plow and Tractor furnished 15 hours
Grader furnished 5 hours
Proportionate cost of lighting
27 shovels
6 sledges
2 axes
128 picks
2 pails
2 dippers
2 toilets
14 barricades
4 rakes
6 crowbars
1 crosscut saw
2 pick handles
100 bed stakes
100 24" grade stakes
2 padlocks
12.66
4.50
43.51
35.10
11.70
3.10
.4o
.20
20.00
21.00
5.12
1.50
4.95
1.00
1.20
2.50
1.00
$204.46
( CONTINUED FROM PAGE 337)
Job #3 John Smop-er, supervisor
Grading and graveling streets and alleys, 1?yinv brick and other work on N. Brookfield St., W.
Bully St., Elwood St., Wilbur St., VanBuren St., California Ave., Sancome St., College St., and
adjacent alleys.
360 sq yds of brick streets laid
11 catch basins built
2 manholes reset
50 lin ft of curb replaced
2 stone retaining_ walls built
5,266 sq yds of dirt streets graded and graveled
1,652 sq yds of alleys graded and graveled
4,Og5 cu yds of dirt removed
1,2 2 cu yds of gravel used
39 cu yds of bed sand used
1.3 loads of sand used
121 =men Fnd 14 trucks furnished by the Federal Government
Oity Cost
Plow ?nd Tractor furnished 38 hours
Grader furnished 21 hours
Proportionate cost of lighting
10,000 brick
21 sacks cement
2 sledges
3 picks
L� sacks lime
2 rakes
2 nieces keil
4 crov�ba r
1 toilet
100 24" grade stakes
150 1911
5 barricades
2 points
2 padlocks
2 tool boxes
2 nush brooms
2 brick hammers
1 wheelbarrow
2 pair goggles
Job #4 Mr. Hutter, supervisor
Opening No. Side Blvd. grading and graveling
32.07
15.90
43.51
30.00
11.34
396
3. .72
1.50
2.36
.20
1.20
10.00
2.50
2.70
12.00
1.50
1.00
30.00
2. ""0
2.50
3.50
2. -16
219.12
3Q,465
sq yds
of
streets graded
4,215
cu yds
of
dirt removed
537
cu yds
of
?,r -vel dug from pit ar_d sere ^d on street
2,476
lin ft
of
brick curb laid
146 men and 13 trucks furnished by Federal Government
City Cost
6 rakes -
4 sledges
4 bells mason line
2 peits
1 cup
125 24" grade Stares
50 shovels
1 sledge hendles
50 bed stakes
5 nicks
3 pitch forks
100 15" grade stakes
1 dipper
1 tool box
1 padlock
Proportionate cost of lighting
5.29
7.92
1.40
.10
3.12
65.00
.6o
9.92
3.75
1.50
.10
15.00
43. .50
102.10
Job #5 C. Bolkp, supervisor
Grading streets and alleys on Pleasant St. and in vicinity
9,241 cu yds of dirt removed
4 manholes repaired
17 catch basins re-paired
72 cu vds of gravel spread on streets
67 lords of stone used in making Stone drains.
149 men and 12 trucks furnished by the Federal Government
City Cost
Plow Pnd Tractor furnished 59 hours 49.79
Proportionate cost of lighting 43.$1
6 shovels 1.80
19 picks 23.56
2 axes 3.10
9
•
1
loll
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4
•
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3
pails
.60
3
bells mason line
1.20
3
msttocks
2.34
iF
sledges
7.80
6
barricades
00
4.00
2
trowels
.90
1176:97 .
2
grub hoes
2.50
250
15" grade Stpkes
4.50
1
toilet
10.00
6
crowbars
1.50
1
red flag
.25
1
dipper
.10
450
bed stakes
$165-85r `
Job #6 Robert Harris, supervisor
Grading end graveling in vicinitIT of Falcon St. and -Western Ave.
26,3F5 sq yds of rough grade
121,05 sq yds of sub L7rade
51523 sq yd.s of fi -nished gravel street
16, 453 sq yds of sidewalk #rad.e
15 stone catch basins built
1,720 cu yds of dirt removed
1,954 cu yds of gravel spread on streets
52 loads of stone hauled, to job
131 men and 12 trucks furnished by the Federal Government
City Cost
Grader furnished 5: hours
52.20
Roller furnished 5 hours
4.52
Proportionate cost of lighting
43.51
46 shovels
59.50
200 15" grade stakes
3.60
200 241i n n
5-00
6 rakes
7.44
1 dipper
.10
2 bells meson line
.90
1176:97 .
Job #7 Bert Gr2ny, Supervisor
Grading and graveling at St. Joseph St. and .0onmoyer Ave. and other streets and alleys in vicinii
2,934 loads of dirt removed
395 cu yds of gravel spread on streets
7 blocks of streets- fine graded
5 blocks of streets rough:graded
2 blocks of streets graveled
140 men and 15 trucks furnished by the Federal Government
City Cost
Plow
and Tractor furnished 17 hours
14.24
Proportionate
cost of lighting
43.51
1
tool box
15.00
l
padlock
.50
10
mattocks
7.50
100
15" grade stakes
1.50
6
shovels
7.50
14
picks
17.3
1
pail
.20
1
dipper
i10
5
bells meson line
2.00
5
barricades
12.00
450
bed stakes
4
push brooms
4.00
15
pick handles
7.50
1
roll roofing paper
� 1.50
$140-71
Job #16 Irvin Goss, supervisor
Repair of sidewalks and curb
This job divided into four gangs
GPng #1
575 lin ft of sidewalk raised, lowered, and natc!LLed
1226 lin ft of curb raised, lowered, and patched
This work was done on Mprriett2 St., Lake St., Western Ave., and Kentucky St.
Gang__ #2 Only w ^rked .as a single unit two days
327 sq ft of curb raised, lowered -and patched
This work done on Merrietta St., Indiana Ave., Lincoln Way East and Leer S +.
Gang #3
3,525 lin ft of sidewalk cleaned
155 " " " burm leveled
120 If " it sidewalk graded leveled
90 cu yds of dirt removed
�y
(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 339)
This work wss done in all-.parts of the city.
Gang #4 Gang #2 worked with this gang- wxcept for two days
210 tin ft of sidewelk grrded
$18 " " " streets graded and --raveled
2,366 lin " " sidewalk cleaned
5,850 sq ft of weeds and brush cut down
42sa ft of sidewelk replaced
261 loads of dirt removed
185 cu yds of gravel used
This work was done in all ports of the City.
86 men and 7 trucks furnished by the Federal Government
(City Cost
1,12
sacks of cement
6.48
shovels
50.70
14
crowbars
4.20
5
sledges
9.75
balls mason line
2.00
barricades
6.00
4
axes
6.20
7
picks
8.65
1
pail
.20
1
dipper
.10
2
red flags
•50
125
24" grade stakes
.68
Proportionate cost of lighting
139.90
Job #8 8 to 19 inclusive except for #16 were not started until the last week of the month. Lue
to confusion of getting started and eclimated no reports were made to us for September but ell
work done thet one week will be included in the October reports. Consequently t'-.is report will
show only the city cost on these v2rious jobs.
Job #8 'gym. Downes, supervisor
Plow 2nd tractor furnished 4- hours
Proportionate cost of lighting
4 red Flags
1 ball meson line
50 18" grade stakes
1 sledge
1 axe
100 shovels
1 tool box
1 padlock
1 pail
1 dipper
4 picks
2 push brooms
Job #9, 10, 11 Arthur Fowler, supervisor
Grading alleys 2nd terraces
5 push brooms
6 pitch forks
10 rakes
13 axes
50 shovel.. s
9 picks
2 red flags
3 pails
3 dippers
6 scythes
2 scythe stones
1 pair hedge shears
3.79
6.21
1.4o
.90
1.95
1.55
130.00
15.00
•50
.20
.10
4.96
2 .,00
0168-56
5.00
7.50
13.80
20.15
65.00
9.92
.6o
.30
7.50
.20
131.72
Job #12 0. A. Ewltz, supervisor
Grading and resurfacing streets
Plow s nd T re ctbr furnished 5 hours 4.22
3 red flags •75
75 shovels 97.5'
4 picks 4.20
l pail
1 dipper •10
107.73
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Job # 13 Stanley Przybylinski, supervisor
Grading end resurfacing streets Pnd Plleys
Proportionate
60 shovels
1 sack lime
2 red flags
2 pails
6 picks
1 axe
50 18" grade
1 stedgr
2 bprricpdes
cost of lighting
stakes
6.21
78.00
.5
.50
0
7.44
1.55
.90
1.95
.00
$100.40
Job #14 Mr. Segety, supervisor
Grading and resurfecinp, streets end alleys
75 shovels
7 nicks
1 tool box
1 pe_dlock
1 pail
1 dipper
Proportionate
cost of lighting
97.50
F.6S
15.00
.50
.20
.10
6.21
$129.19
t
Job #15
Grading and resurfacing streets and alleys
Proportionete
70 shovels
2 rakes
1 pail
1 dipper
2 red fl2 rs
1 padlock
1 ball mason
cost of lighting
line
Job #17 Mr. Sanders, supervisor
Cleaning river bank
150 shovels
Proportionate cost of lighting
32 scythes
2 scythe stones
-3r pails
3 dippers
40 rakes
2 balls mason line
14 mattocks
10 picks
15 axes
1 tool box
3 padlocks
6.21
91.00
2.76
.20
.10
.50
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0
-1017
195.00
6.21
40.00
.6o
47.20
190
10.x2
12.x+0
23.25
15.00
1.50
8353.3
Job # 18 John Stempeck, supervisor
Building well along river and race b^nks
Proportionate cost of lighting 6.21
30
shovels
39.60
6
mattocks
10
picks
12.40
2
rakes
2.36
1
pail
.20
1
dipper
.10
2
sledge hammers
3.96
1
axis
1.55
2
crowbars
.60
4
hoes
5.00
1
sand screen
2.00
162
sacks ceT ent
89.10
3
lbs nails
.12
1
roll ro6fing ?gaper
1.50
_ 2
padlocks
1.00
12
pair rubber boots
43.80
1
tool box
15.00
1
push broom
1.00
1
sack lime
.45
230.03
ONTINUED FROM PAGE 341)
RECAPITUL!4TION
1 136.44
2 2o4.46
219.12
162.10 i
5 165.55
6 176.97
7 140.71
S 168.56
9, 10, 11 137.9
12 113 •
14 100.
1 129'.19
15 101.67
6 139.00
17 353.39
18 2-30.03
.2, 78.75
Respectfully submitted,
J. C..Weer
Commissioner of Streets
KJJX1N Councilman Fish moved that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman
a.gen second.ed.the motion.
T OF CITY CLERK-FS- CERTIFICATE OF PROOF OF POSTING OF NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
he matter determining additional appropriations for funds to discharge a judgment against they
of South Bend in favor of Frank Grzeszcyk also e claim of Frank Hogan and a salary claim
Al W. Hosinski.
South Bend, Indiana,
November 20th, 1935
vary B. L. Taylor, City Clerk of the City of South Bend, Indiana do hereby certify that a copy
he attached notice was published in the South Bend News— Times and the 6outh Ber..d Tribune, two
y Newspapers, on the 8th end the 15th of November, 193F, both published in the pity of South
Indiana, also that I have posted notices in the following places, to —wit.
{ In the Corridor of the City Hall, South Bend, Indiana.
j In the Corridor of the Court House, South Bend, Indiana
II In the alley in the rear of the Court House, South Bend, Indiana,
ell being Public Places in said City.
itness- Whereof,,I,,.have hereunto set my hand Pnd affixed the Seal of the City of South Bend,
ar_e, this 20th day of November, 1935.
Mary B L. Taylor
ICIAL SEAL) CITY CLERK
Report was eccepted-by the Council and ordered -to be placed on file. Motion cerried.
RT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
he Common Council of the City of South Bend:
Your Committee of the Whole to whom. rows referred an Ordinance appropriating the sum of
.33 from the General fund of the City of South .Bend to accoutt No. B -11A for the discharge of
dgment in the sum of $187.45 ;against the City-of South Bend. in favor of Frank Grzeszczyk, alf
aim of Frank Hogan in the sum, of $34.88, and the sum of $200.00 for Al W. Hosinski for salar,
ms. Respectfully report thrt they have examined the matter and that in their opinion should
dopted. Wm. Bierwagen, Chairman.
report was accepted by the Council and ordered to be placed on file. Motion carried.
NAN,CE NO. 3138 and of the
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $422.33 from the General F City of South
to Accounty No. B —ilk. for the discharge of a judgment in the sum of $187.4; against the Cit3
ad outh Bend in favor of Frank G. Grzeszczyk, also a claim of Frank Hogan in the sum of $34.98
he sum of $200.00 for Al W. Hosinski for salary claim.
The ordinance wa .-iven its third reading by.title, end was placed upon its passage and pass
y the following vote: Hull, Goetz, Bierwagen,- Kerner, Fish, Rasmussen end Palicki. Ayes 7
rs . Ordina nce adopted.
TANCE NO. 1139
An Ordii.n?nce repealing Ordinance No. 2851 and Ordinance No. 2913.
The Ordinance was given its first reading by-title, it-, second reading in full and on mot i-o]
ouncilma.n Rasmussen said ordinance was referred to the Committee of the Whole. Councilman
wagen seconded the motion. Motion carried.
NANOE NO. 3140
An Ordinance defining construction contrectcr-s; Providing for the licensing and regulation
eof; fixing the fees for such licenses, the manner of obtaining such licenses, revoki;ng,I,the
e, and prescribing penel.ties for violation.
The Ordinance wa.s given its first reading by-tile, President Hull_ Moved that the second
ing of the Ordinance be dispensed with as each C ^uncilman had a copy. Councilman Kerner
ed that said ordinance be referred to Committee of the Whole. Councilmen Goetz amended motio:
referring said ordinance to Ordinance Committee and then back to the Committee of the Whole.
ncilman Fish seconded the motion. Motion carried.
OLUTION:-
EAS, the mounting toll of death end injury due to traffic accidents presents to every com-
ity a serious Pad vital question which must be settled for the sake of the public wel -fare; an
EAS, in Sputh Bend and surrounding communities a movement has been launched to unite public
nion in a firm resolve to reduce this toll through promotion of traffic safeguards end. other
ropriated. methods;
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THEREFORE, BE IT R7SOLVED: thpt the Common Council of the City of South Bend express its full
support of this movement ar_d urge wide support on the pert of all citizens;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Common Council of the City of South Bend memorialize P11
officers and employes of said city to give active aid and cooperation so that the goal of this
campaign for safety may more readily be achieved.
Wm. E. Rasmussen
ME34BER OF THE CO)PION COUNCIL
Councilman Fish moved that the Resolution beaccepted and placed on record. Councilman Rasmussen
seconded the motion.
RESOLUTION:
BE IT RESOLVED'BY THE COMMON COUNCIL of the City of South Bend, State of Indiana; that the City
Controller of sf id City is hereby authorized and directed to pay on the 20th day of December,
1935, ell monthly splPries of officials and employees of said city, becoming due for the month
Clf December,1935•
Geo. F. Hull
'41MBER OF THE 001nION COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
Councilman Fish moved that the Resolution be accepted and placed on record. Councilman Bier -
wagen seconded the motion.
MESSAGE OF MAYOR GEORGE W. FREYERA%.UTH :
November 18, 1935
THE COMMON COUNCIL
City of South Bend, Indiana.
Gentlemen:
While on my vacation I visited several cities on the west coaet and noted their traffic
conditions and traffic lfws. In no city did I find the laws as set forth entirely satisfr7ictory,
nor were they obeyed or carried out to the full extent. In many cases the city officials were
-prone to overlook minor offenses until it became difficult to tell just where to draw the line.
There is no doubt th?t the regulations in all cities could be improved end better protection
for the public thus obt2ined.
From whet I was Pble to learn the traffic laws anal regulations of South Bend are eauP1 to
those of other cities, but much can and should be done to make our city more sPfe and sane along
this line.
In the larger cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, and MinnFapolis the "Step"
end "Go" signals are observed by the pedestrians as well as by those driving cars. In ChicPgo
and mPny midwest cities this is not the case, and there is no doubt objections to both systems.
The most common complPint and. the greatedt cause of automobile accidents is the driving of
cars by persons who have indulged in the use of intoxicating beverages and do not realize the
danger in driving after drinking such beverages. It is agreed by all, that, is the most diff-
icult element to control. The recent accident in Mishawaka in which four of our young people
lost their lives and others were seriously injured, shows the necessity of strict regulations
to avoid automobile accidents. It is noted that the most accidents are among the younger people
who after having become under the influence of drink, lose respect for themselves and regard for
others. We must take note of accidents when groups of young people obtain liquor by the flask
and indulge in drinking parties in public places and places of entertainment, until they are not
in their norm21 mind. Recently, at a public social affair, several groups of young people were
conster_tly p2ssing aroung and parteking'of liquor from a bottle until it was evident that the
liquor was taking effect. If these young people were to return home in an automobile driven by
one of them nothing but an accident could be expected. They were seemingly of good families and
one wonders if they were in a condition to meet their parents when they returned home that early
morning. The police report that this brazen drinking is a common occurrence st most social func-
tions, and that it is the direct cause of many accidents. Th-e.State Liquor Law encourages this,
but it has come to such P deplorable condition that something must be done to stop`it. This
traffic slaughter must .not continue.
We have gone to some expense Pnd trouble to make a traffic survey to determine the number
of accidents occuring end their cause, and if possible to recommend a system to lessen the
hazArds. The report of this survey which took many weds to make is in your hands. The Mayor
respectfully requests thet your honorable body study this report XXX XXXXXKKK#K #XXKXKKXXNKXX *NYIXX
carefully, end appoint 2 committee to work with the City Attorney, the Chief of Police end the
Chief of the Fire Department in drafting an Ordinence necessary to protect the public Pgainst
traffic slPuohter.
Reppebtfully;
Geo. W. Freyermutt,
Mayor of South Bend.
Councilman Fish moved that the Messap7e be accepted and placed on record. notion carried.
On Motion of Councilman Rasmussen the Council adjourned at 7:55 o'clock P. M.
ATTEST APPROVED
CLERK U PR 7NT