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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-25-46 Council Meeting Minutes415 REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 25th. 1946 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Fend; Indiana, met in Regular Session, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, on Monday, February 25th, 1946, at 8:30 P.Y., with all members present except. Councilmen McCarthy,-Hull and Brannan. The reading of the Minutes of the previous meeting was waived. President Korpal presided. COMMUNICATION: A letter from J. Chester Allen, Atty, enclosing -a copy of a petition which has been presented to the Northern Indiana Transit Company, requesting that the bus company furnish bus service to the residents of the area east of Eddy Street, was read. The petition. had 355 signers. Councilman Niezgodski made a motion that the communication and copy of petition be referred to the Transportation Committee. Councilman Bishop seconded the motion. Motion carried. REMONSTRANCE: To the City Council of South Bend, Indiana. South Bend, Ind. Feb. 259 1946. We, the undersigned, hereby remonstrate against the proposed changing of Olive Street in South Bend, to a boulevard. The facts on which we base our remonstrance are as follows: 1 The undersigned are all engaged in the business of retailing solid fuel. 2. The businesses of the undersigned are located on Olive Street or in the immediate vicinity. 3. In delivering solid fuel, Olive Street is the only conveniently located North and South route for the trucks of the undersigned to use. 4. There is no other North and South Street so located as to provide,a feasible route for use by trucks in their deliveries across the city. 5. Should the trucks of the undersigned-be—excluded from traversing Olive Street, it would cause each of the undersigned great additional expense, and extensive loss of time in conducting their normal deliveries of solid fuel. (23 Signers) Councilman Bishop made a motion that this petition be filed. Councilman Heideman seconded the motion. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE SOLE To the Common CounciI of Ehe..City of South Bend: Your Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred "An ordinance changing South Olive Street from its intersection with %stern Avenue to its intersection with West Sample Street, from a Street to a Boulevard and giving the care and control thereof to the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of South Bend, Indiana" Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion this ordinance be reported-favorably to the Council. Councilman Niezgodski made a motion that the report be accepted. Councilman Miroeha seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - JANUARY, 1946. Balance on hand First of Month -------------------------------------------- - - - - -- $1,111,179.03 Receipts during month - -- -------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- 192,785.21 Disbursement during month --------------- ----------------------- - -- -- --- - - - ------ 1160840.85 Balance January 31st, 1946 --------------------------- --------------------- - - - - -- 1,187,123 -.39 Councilman Heideman made a motion to accept the report._ Councilman Bishop seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 3551 AN ORDINANCE CHANGING SOUTH OLIVE STREET FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH WESTERN AVENUE TO ITS INTERSECTION YVITH 'NEST SAMPLE STREET, FROM A STREET TO A BOULEVARD AND GIVING THE CARE AND CONTROL. 7HEREOF.TO THE BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a.roll call vote of 4 ayes - 2 nays (Heideman and Bishop) 3 absent (McCarthy, Brannan and Hull) ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 2331 (AS AMENDED) OF THE MUNICIPAL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. (NORTHWEST.—CORNER OF PRAIRIE AVENUE AND MAGNOLIA STREET) (LOT NO. 19) The Ordinance was given first and second reading.` Councilman Mirocha made a motion that the ordinance be set for public hearing on March 11th, 1946. Councilman Bishop seconded the motion. Motion carried. F1416 II FEBRUARY 25th, 1946 Contd RESOLUTION: WHEREAS, The State of Indiana is about to construct a hospital for the care and treatment of crippled children, and 7EMEAS, said hospital is to be erected in the northern part of the State, and VEEREAS, good and advantageous locations for such hospital are to,be found within the city limits of South .6end, Indiana, and TEEREAS, the people in the City of South - -Bend, Indiana, are desirous of offering their own hospitality and help in addition.to the care and treatment which may be afforded such crippled children. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, that the proper persons and authorities be advised that the City of South 'end, Indiana, through its Mayor and its Common Council, invite the use of all of the city's facilities and extend the hospitality of all of its citizens for and on behalf of the crippled children of the State and respectfully request and urge the selection of South Bend as the site for the new crippled children's hospital, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent by the Clerk of the City of South Bend, Indiana, to the Governor and to the members of the Governor's Committee for the selection of a site for such hospital. GEORGE H. HEIDEMAN Member of the Common Council Councilman Bishop made a motion that the Resolution be adopted. Councilman Niezgodski seconded the motion. Motion carried. RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND: THAT,the members of the Common Council are all very happy over the fact that their fellow member, Councilman George Hull, is making a satisfactory recovery from his recent illness, and THAT, he has been greatly missed at the Council Meetings, and THAT, all members of the Council are looking forward to his early return to the Council Meetings. (Signed by.all members of the Common Council) Councilman Richardson, made,a motion that the Resolution be adopted. Councilman Bishop seconded the motion. Motion carried. Councilman Niezgodski made a report that he had received numerous complaints'to the effect that the street light at the first alley West of Olive on Prast Blvd., is not bright enough and requested that the matter be referred to the Board of Public Works and Safety. for.investigation. There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:55 P.M. ATTEST: / V• Deputy City Clerk- PRO ident