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Home My WebLink About11-23-36 Council Meeting MinutesM® ,4 '11 i 427. REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 23rd, 1936 MINUTES Be it re�embered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana., met in the Regular Session In the Council Chambers of the City Ha Mo da a�ening, Novemer 23rd, 1936 at the hour of 5:10 P. M. All members were present�:reslden i's`h°"°p er �i�e3: ' Councilman -Hull moved that the reading of the minutes for the last meeting be dispensed with. Councilman James seconded the motion. Motion carried. CERTIFICATION OF POSTING NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS In the Matter Determining Additional epproprietions for eutr$ funds fof the installation of tre•ffic lights on Lincoln Way West; transferring monies from one account to another account all under the Board of Aviation; also for a change of zoning. South Bend, Indiana. November 24th, 1936 I, Mary B. L. Taylor, City Clerk of the City of South Bend, Indiana, do hereby certify that a copy of the attached notice was published in the South Bendjf bulneand the South Bend News- Times two daily news- onpers, on the 13th dsy of November and the 20th day of November, 1936, both published in the City of Sduth Bend, Indiana, also that I have posted notices in the following places: to -wit: In the Corridor of the City In the Corridor of the Cour In the alley in the rear of pl.pces in said City. I.n_ Witne'ss whereof, I have hereunto Indiana, this 24th day of November, Hall, South 'Bend., Indiana t House, South Bend, Indiana the Court House, South Bend, Indiana, all being public set my hand ar_d affixed the Seal of the City of South Bend, 1936. . Mary B•. L. Taylor (OFFICIAL SEAL) CITY CLERK The report w s Accep +ed by the Council end ordered to be placed on file. Motion n cried. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: #3191 Your Com i.ttee of the Whole to whom was referred An Ordinance amending certain parts.of Ordinance No./2331 commonly known rs the Zoning 0•rdinance. Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion should be reported favorable. Geo. W. Goetz, Chairman. The report was accepted by the Council and ordered to be placed on file. Motion carried. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: #3192 ' Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred an Ordinance transferring the sum-of Two Hundred Dollars from certain accounts under the Board of Aviation to other accounts under the Board of Aviethn. Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion should be re- -ported fn-voTable. Geo. W. Goetz, Chairman. The report was accepted by the Council and ordered to be placed on file. Motion carried. REPORT OF THE C0R.VVITTEE OF THE WHOLE To the Common Council of the City of South Bend 43193 Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred an Ordinance appropriating the sum of One Thous?_nd Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars from the General Fund of the City of Mouth Bend to S -15, the s &me being the account for new traffic lights., under the Board of Safety of the City of South Bend, Indiana. Respectfully - report that they have examined the matter end that in their opinion should be re ported favorable. Geo. W. Goetz, Chkirman. The report was accepted by the Council and ordered to be placed on file. Notion carried. COMMUNI CAT TONS: CITY PLAN COMMISSION South Bend, Indiana Nov. 16, 1.936 To the Common CoLincil City of South Bend Gentlemen: The City Plan Commission has pot tPken any action on the pe- tition for change of zon- ing of Eleven lots in Lincoln Plaza at Lincoln Way West end Sheridan Ave. Since this petition wr-s filed more than ninety days ago, a new petition will be re- quired to re -open the preoeedings on this csse. Yours truly, D. Moomaw Sect. CITY PLAN COMMISSION South Bend, Indisne T the Common Council -City of South Bend (Gentlemen: Nov. 16, 1936 Petition of David Haslanger et al for change of zoning of lots M. N. and P_ pert of lot 0 in Wenger and Kreighbaum's Vietule Avenue add from Commercial to Residential clessificetton was considered by the City Plen Commission at a special meeting November 13 and it is recommend- ed that these lots be changed to B residence and B height and area districts. Yours truly D. Moomaw M® CONTINUED FROM PAGE CITY PLAN COMMISSION South Bend, Indiana 110 the Common Council City of.South Bend Gentlemen: Nov. 16, 1936 Petition of Katherine E. Loughman et al. for change of zoning classification of lots 25 and 26 in Jacob .Leer's survey Pnd part of Lot P Wenger and Kreighbaum's'Vistl* Ave. Add. from residence to commercial use district wee'considered s_t a s.pecial meeting of the City PIPn Commission Nov. 13, and this change in the height and area district. At the request of the City Plan Commission two petitions were combined and the amount of territory- reduced. The recommendation that the height and area district remain as at pre- sent is for the purpose of providing r suitable set beck on these lots to conform to the adjoining residence property. Yours truly D. Mooma_w s. Sect. Councilman Goetz moved recommendation of City Planning Commission be concurred. Councilmen Bierwa�en seconded the motion. Motion carried. - - REPORT OF THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEN FOR'THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 1936 Balance on Hand first of month - - - - - - - - - --- --- - - - - - '- - - - - - — 669,163.63 Balance on October 31 1936 - - - - = - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 1695,191.36 Respectfully submitted, Fred Woodward, City Controller, Report accepted by the Council and ordex ed to be placed on file. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 3191 An Ordinence amending certain parts of Ordinance N0.2331 commonly known as the Zoning Ord- inance. The Ordinance wee given its third rePding.by title end was placed upon its passage end passed by the following vote: Hull, Goetz, Bierwagen, James, Kerner, Fish, Chambers, Rnd Palicki. 9 Pyes. O ,nays. Ordinance, nd.opted.. ORDIYA NCE NO , 13 92 An Ordinance trar.Rf.erri.nq� the sum of Two Hundred. Dollars from ,'cer'tain nbcounts under the Board of Aviation to other accounts under the Board of Aviation. The Ordinance was given its third. reeding by title end was placed upon its passage and passed by the following -vote: Hull, Goetz, Biexwagen, James, Kerner, Fish, Chambers, and ! Palicki." i ayes. 0 Nays. Ordinance adopted. !ORDINANCE NO. 31�3 _ An Ordinance appropriating the sum of One Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars from the General Fund of the City of South Bend to 5 -15, the .same being the a.ccognt for, New Traffic Lights,, under the Board. of Safety of the City of South Bend, 'Indiana, The Ordinance was given its thir,,d rending by title and was placed. upon its pta.ssege end pissed by the Following vote: Hull, Goetz, Bierwagen, James, Kerner, Fish, Chambers, and Palicki. S eyes. 0 Nays. Ordinance adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 3 :An Ordinance amending Ordinance No 2331, adopted by the Con;.non Council of the City of - South Bend:, Indiana, on June 25, 1923, commonly known Ps the Zoning Ord!Tia.nce. �K�X�f i�33��KKX�k��X�giEKi�Xii�KXXXX��XiEKK�YK�Xib�XXgi�X. �X�# �X��X�S�k��dX� #XgX�X�Ki;��XX�€K�XXX �63�K�E��X��EXXK�Xg�KX�t�EX��X��X�XXXN�XXX The Ordinance was given its first reading by.♦title, i:ts- secohd� reading in full and on Motion of Councilmen Chambers the Rules. were suspended by the following vote: Hull, Goetz, Bierwagen, James, Kerner, Fish; Chambers, Pnd Palicki. 8 eyes. 0 Nays. Rules suspended and Ordinance goes to third reading. The Ordinance was given its third reeding by title and-was placed upon its passage and passed: by the follcri-ng vote Hull, Goetz, Bierwagen, Kerner, Fish, James, Chambers and Palicki 8 ayes. 0 Neys. Ordinance adopted. RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL of the City 1 South Bend, Indiana That permission be given the County Commissioners of St. Joseph County, State of Indiana, the right to remove the Reynold's Membriel Watering'Trough located on Main Street between WPShing- ton end Jefferson Streets. - Geo . F. Hull,. RMTEER 0 COMMION UOUNCTt Councilmen Chambers moved said resolution be adopted. Councilman o2 econd.ed the motion. Motion carried. RESOLUTION: WHEREAS, various civic groups of South Bend have previously expressed a belief that a. se -rage disposal plant should be built in -order to eliminate the unsanitary, filthy condition of the St. Joseph River; and, WHEREAS, the building of such sewage disposal plant would provide employment for many of the un- employed who are otherwise dependent upon the taxpayers for sustaina.nce and the such employment would provide employment at a living wage for such otherwise unemployed; and, WHEREAS, newspaper-reports indicate thet the State of Michigan is about to bring such Potion by courts as might result in forcing the City of South Bend, Indiana, to discontinue the dumpege -of sevrage in the St. Joseph River; and, a I . (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 42$ ) .:, WHEREAS, the cities of Elkhart, Mishewaka end Niles are considering the elimination of sewage from the St. Joseph River; end, WHEREAS;. the Public Works Administration of the Federal Government are favorable to grents to municipalities for this type of construction; and, WHEREAS, it is believed that the use of such funds from P.W. A. would result in large savings to the taxpayers and the weter users of this community; and, WHEREAS, it is believed that financing bf such a. project could be arranged by the securing of P vr9nt from t he Federal Government, plus the issuance of Income Bonds; and, ?WHEREAS, further delay may be very costly to this community by the exhaustion of P.W.A. funds for such purposes, thereby causing the entire expense to be borne by this community; BE IT RESOLVED THAT a•Apecial Committee of five (5) members of this Council be appointed by the President, such committee to work in conja.nction with the Board of Works, to investigate. the feasibility of the Board of Works making application at this time for e. P.W.A. grant, the pr.eperstion of plane and specifications and the outlining of method of financing; report to be made back to this council at its next meeting. HOWARD L CHBERS _ Member of the Common Council of South Bend, Indiana Councilmen Goetz moved that the Board of Works, Mayor and the City Attorney be directed: by the Council to aacertein if the City can secure a grant for a sewage disposal plant , if the City has the money to spend, and hove much it will cost the City. Councilman Hull seconded the motion. Motion carried. RESOLUTION: WHEREAS,. .e large number of businesses requiring special supervision by the Police Department And other departments of this City; and, WHEREAS, additional funds for maintenance of proper services to the citizens of South Bend are sorely needed; end, WHEREAS, a number of, occupations and/or businesses are enjoying special privileges and /or cost- ing the city supervision but ere not ?eying adequate license fees, and in some instances, not peying any license fee;, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Comptroller be requested to prepare and submit an Ordinance revising the license fees now in force and adding thereto license fees on verious businesses requirin7 special supervision end /or enjoying special privileges end /or monopolies, such aG used car lots perking lots, public utilities, -Eetc. HOWARD L. CHVA BEE'S Member of the Common Council of South Bend. Councilman James,moved said resolution be referred to the Committee on Fees And. Salaries. Councilman. Hull seconded the motion. Motion carried. Councilman Chambers moved that the Council commend the Police Department on their fine::.work in enforcing the traffic ordine•nce. Councilman Hull seconded the motion. Motion carried. Councilman Jamee,moved that the Bm rd of Works investigate a•certain brick pillar erected on corner of Mishaweke and Twyckenham Drive by the Colpert Reelty Co. which councilman Kerner suggested is a traffic hazard. Councilman Goetz moved that the Secretary of the Boe.rd of Safety convey to the Board of Safety about the big trucks parking in residential districts. men There being no further business, Council /Goetz moved to adjourn. Councilman Hull seconded the motion. Lotion cs�rried. Council P.djourned. at 9 :25 P. M— ATTEST: e- v CITY "K APRRO PRESI D