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Home My WebLink About12-08-47 Council Meeting Minutes1947 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the-City of South-Bend, Indiana, met in regular session in the Council Chambers, City Hall, _L'ecember 8th, 1947, at 7;40 P.M., Frith all members present except Councilman, Richardson. President Brannan `presided. The reading of the Minutes of the previous meeting was waived. REPORT OF ORDINANCE CO1a:IITTEE A report from the Ordinance Committee, concerning an Ordinance proposing to amend the Zoning Ordinance by limiting the height of tanks to one hundred seventy -five feet, vias read. Councilman Niezgodski made a motion that the report by the Ordinance Committee be accepted as read. Councilman "McCarthy, seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF UIE BOARD OF ?AfO a S AND SAFETY Members of the Common Council, City Hall, South Bend, Indiana. Gentlemen; Attached hereto are copies of reports rendered to the Board of Public 0nrorks and Safety by Mr. William Qualls. In all instances where Mr. Qualls recommended the installation of street lights the Board has ordered the lights installed. lVe believe these reports are self explanatory. Weral.so wish to advise that street lights ordered in at Orchard and Monson Streets; Evling Avenue and Chapin Stre Crumstowfi Avenue and Bendix Drive; Bonds Avenue and Bendix Drive; Prast Avenue and Bendix Drive; and the lights which were , turned off during the war in Twyckenh.am Addition are all installed and are noii in service. Very truly yours, BOARD OF P'.JBLIC !TT RKS AND SAFETY. James P. Conboy, Clerk.. Councilman A?iezgodski made a motion that the report from Mr. Qualls, relative to the lighting conditions on Meade Street, particularly at 1flea.de & Yapier, be held in abveyance in the Council for further investimation. Councilman ;llc Car thy seconded the motion. Motion carried. Councilman Bishop made a motion that the report be accepted. Councilman Korpal seconded the motion. Motion carried REPORT OF THE BOARD OF 'i'ORKS AP?D SAFETY Members of the Common Council, City Hall, South Bend, Indiana., Gentlemen: Attached hereto are copies of reports from Mr. William Qualls, relative to petitions for Street Lights, -which we believe axe self - explanatory. Very truly yours, BOARD OF PUBLIC" v'.ORKS `± ND SAFETY James P. Conboy, Clerk. Councilman Bishop made a motion that the report be accepted. Councilman Korpal:econded the ,motion. Motion carried REPORT OF Tom' C'I'TY PLAN COMMISSION To The Common Council, City of South Bend, Ind. Gentlemen: Petition for a change of zoning classification of Lot. #25 in Leeper's 2nd Addition, was considered by the City Plan Commission at their regular meeting: November 6th. The City Plan Commission recommends this change. Councilman Bishop made a motion that the report be accepted. his motion. D. MOOMA17, Seely There being no second Councilman Bishop withdrew REPORT OF THE CITY CONTROLLER OF' THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, MONTH OF OCTOBER, 1947. Balance on hand first of month -------------------------------------------------------------- $1,148,411.63;: Receiptsduring month ----------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- 214,430..80 Disbursements ------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- 219,833.03 Balance October 31st, 1947 ------------------------------------------------------------ - - - - -- 1,143,.009.40 Councilman Heideman made a motion that the report be accepted. Councilman korpal seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING MONIES FROM H 251A, STREET LIGHTING FUND, TO H- -261, GARBAGE COLLECTION, X6,341.57, DECLARlNG AN LIH:RGENCY The Ordinance was ^iven first and second reading. Councilman Niezgodski made a motion that the Ordinance be referred to the Committee of the 'Whole for Public Hearing on December 22nd, 1947, at 7:30 P.M. Councilman McCarthy seconded the motion. Motion carried. D; REGULAR MEETING- contd ORDINANCE NO. 3625 DECEKBER 8th. 1947. AN ORDIN_ 7CE ORDERING A•T,D PROVIDING FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF A PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE IN ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA9 FOR PARK PURPOSES. (ELVvDOD AVENUE) The Ordinance was given first and second reading. C ®uncilman Niezgodski made a motion for suspension of rules. Councilmen Bishop seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 7 ayes - 0 nays - 1 absent (Richardson) The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll tail vote of 7 ayes - 0 nays - 1 absent (Richardson) ORDINAL CE A17 ORDINANCE AIMENDING SECTIONS 3, 16, 21 and 40 OF ORDINANCE NO. 29790 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AN SECTION 19 OF ORDINANCE NO. 3309 OF THEORDINANCES OF SAID CITY, ,HICH Ar,iENDYENTTS PROVIDE AN APPLICATION FORM FOR LICENSES: PIUVIDE FOR ]HE DUTIES OF THE CITY CONTROLLER AND CHIEF OF POLICE: PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC HLARING UPON SUCH TAXICAB AND TAXI DRIVER LICENSES: PROVIDE THE STASrDARDS UPON ,'i .tICH SUCH LICENSES MAY BE GRA ITED: PROVIDE FOR AN A.PPIrAL OF APPLICANTS FOR TAXICAB LICENSES: PROVIDE FOR THE IWOCATION AND RE- INSTATM ENT OF SUCH LICENSES AND OF ALL LICENSES RELATING TO TILE DRIVING OF TAXICABS: PROVIDE FOR THE NON- TRANSFERABILITY OF SUCH LICENSES: PROVIDE FOR BONDS OR INSUR ANCE POLICIES PROTECTING THE PUBLICC AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HER. E '.ITH. Councilman Niezgodski made a motion that this Ordinance be held for further study by the Councilmen, until the, next meeting of the Council. Councilman Heideman seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2331 (As Amended) COiZIONLY KNO ?,iN AS THE 40NING ORDIK.0CFS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDI�iNA. (Limitinf� the height of tanks or' containers v. ,herein inflammable solids, :liquids or gases are stored to 175 ft.) Councilman Mjirocha made a motion that the Council concur with the report pf the Ordinance Committee and table this Ordinance. Councilman: Neizgodski seconded the motion. Motion carried. Ordinance tabled. PESOLUTIOItiT tl- THEREAS, some two or more years ago 'petitions were filed with the Common Council of the City of South Bend, requesting street lights at 30th and Hastings and 24th and Hastings Streets; And liT-I RE'AS, said petitions were referred to the Board of Public ;'Torks and Safety, of the City of South Bend, with a request from the Council, that the said Board of Public 7iorks and Safety, report back to the Council at the next regular meeting of the Council, as to their findings; And, 77HERE :S, shortly thereafter the Board of Public '`works and Safety, reported that a street light had been ordered installed at 30th and ;castings, but to date'no light has been installed and no report has been forth- coming dh the 24th and Hastings Streets light, even though repeated requests have been made for a report on these petitions. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, that the Board of Public Works and Safety, be requested to take immediate steps to secure the installation of street lights at 30th and Hastin"s and at 24th and Hastings Streets. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the CoTw.on Council and approval by the `Mayor. MELTON 0. BRANNAN Member of the Common Council Councilman Bishop made a motion that the Resolution be adopted and that 4000 lumen lights be installed. Counci Iran Niezgodski seconded the motion. motion carried. RESOLUTION 7arEREAS, The City of South Bend, is approaching the close of its fiscal years; And, :WHEREAS, the office of the City Controller will be required to make numerous payments and close its numerous and complicated accounts; And, 7EIR EAS, it is desirable that the work of said office be simplified when possible, NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana. SECTION 1. That all employees of the City be paid their salaries in full for the month of December on the 15th day of said month. SECTION 11. The Controller of the City of South Bend, is hereby authorized to make said salary payments upon said date. SECTION 111. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Dated this 8th day of December, 1947. J. bV. MCCARTHY Member of the Common Council Councilman McCarthy made a motion that the Resolution be adopted. Councilman Korpal seconded the Motion. ,lotion carried. There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8 :30 P.M. ATTEST: APPROVED: C ERK