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Home My WebLink About12-08-52 Council Meeting Minutestttsss4 tsstttsts tttsttssss: s:::s t:s: stts: ttx' i °3is" :s :sss : :ss :t : :t:s:ststs :sass :t :ttss :ssss :sss : : :sts :st REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8TH, 1952 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, met in regular session in the Council Chamber, Monday, December 8th, 1952, at 8:05 P.M., with all members present except Councilman Muszynski. President Erler presided. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MINUTES To the Common Council of the City of South Bends Your Committee on the inspection and supervision of the minutes, would respectfully report that they have inspected the minutes of the previous meeting of the Council and found them correct. They therefore recommend that the same be approved. Meeting of November 24th, 1952, WALTER C. ERLER. SR. ) STANLEY C. KORPAL ) Committee W. A. HAHN ) Councilman, Nietgodski made a motion that the report be accepted. Councilman Hahn seconded the motion. Motion carried. COMMUNICATION To the City-Council: South Bend, Ind. Dec. 4-, 1952 The Senior Citizens Club is definitely against any increase in bus fare. We feel it is an injustice to people of restricted incomes as well as parents with children who have to ride the bus to school. 25 Signatures Councilman kezgodski made a motion that the communication be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Glass seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE To the Common Council of the City of South Bend:. Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "An Ordinance transferring monies from Traffic Department, T -11, Salp:ry, to T -38; G6neral Supplies, $200, all of the budget for the year 1952 of the Civil City of South Bend, Indiana ". Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion this ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Councilman Niezgods4,made a motion that the report be 4ecepted. carried. W. A. HAHN, Chairman Councilman Korpal seconded the motion. Motion 841 1-1 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8TH, 1952 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "An Ordinance transferring monies from Tuberculosis Clinic, X-261, $593*05 to W-344, Board of Health; from Fire Department, q-11, Salaries, $500, to G.-341-B, Clothing; from Police Department, P'=-ll, Salaries, $1500 to P-341, Clothing and Household, all of the budget for the year 1952 of the Civil City of South Bend, Indiana", Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion this ordinance go to the Council as favorable* W. A. HAHN, Chairman Councilman Glass made a motion that the report. be accepted* Councilman Bestle seconded the mot ion* Motion carrie REPORT OF CITY PLAN COMMISSION To the Common Council City of South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: Petition of'Anton Kovacsics for change of zoning of Lot No* 93 in J. A. Swygartts Replat of George W. Swygart's 3rd Addition was given public hearing before the City Plan Commission at their regular meeting on December 4, 1952. This change is not recommended. Yours truly yours, Do Moomaw., Secretary Councilman Korpal made a motion that the report be accepted* Councilman Glass seconded the motion. Motion carried REPORT OF CITY PLAN COMMISSION To the Common Council City of South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: Petition of John Szoke, eto al, for change of zoning of lots 174 to 182 inclusive, 188 to 196 inclusive, 199 to 207 inclusive, 215 to 223 inclusive,, 226 to 234 inclusive., 235 to 243 inclusive., in Oliver's 2nd Addition,, which is the property bounded by Swygart Street on the West, the alley North of Indiana Avenue on the South,, McPherson Street on the East and railroad property on the North was given public hearing, by the City Plan Commission at the regular meeting on December 4, 1952* This change according to the revised description is recommended by the City Plan Commission. Yours very truly, Do Moomaw, Secretary Councilman Korpal made a motion that the report be accepted. Councilman Glass seconded the motion. Motion carried* ORDINANCE NO* 3�900 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING MONIES FROM TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT, T-11, SALARIES, TO T-38, GENERAL SUPPLIES, $200, ALL OF THE BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1952 OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. The ordinance was given third reading 1. and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes - 0 nays - 1 absent (Mus'zynski)o ORDINANCE NO. 3901 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING MONIES FROM TUBERCULOSIS CLINIC, X-2610$593.05 TO W-344, BOARD OF HEALTH; FROM FIRE DEPARTMENT, Q-11, SALARIES, $500., TO Q-341-B, CLOTHING; FROM POLICE DEPARTMENT., P-11, SALARIES, $1500 TO P-341, CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD, ALL OF THE BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1952 OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA* The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes - 0 nays - 1 absent (Muszynski)e ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PASSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES BY TRUCKS AND TRAILERS ON PUBLIC STREETS IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Niezgodski made a motion that the ordinance be referred to the Committee of the Whole for public hearing on January 12th, 1953. Councilman Glass seconded the motion* Motion carried* 4 GULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8TH2 1952 ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FOR SAFEGUARDING PERSONS AND PROPERTY AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC: CREATING THE OFFICE OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR AND PRESCRIBING HIS DUTIES: ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.AND FOR ITS INSTALLATION AND REQUIRING CONFORMITY THERENTITH: MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO UNDERTAKE THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WITHOUT A PERMIT THEREFOR, AND CREATING AN ELECTRICAL, EXAMINING BOARD AND A BOARD OF REVIEW AND PRESCRIBING THEIR DUTIES: PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING BY THE ELECTRICAL EXAMINING BOARD OF PERSONS, FIRMS,.AND CORPORATIONS UNDERTAKING THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL, EQUIPMENT, AND OPERATORS OF MOVING PICTURE PROJECTORS, AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS AND DEALERS IN ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, AND MAAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO UNDERTAKE THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OR OPERATION OF MOVING PICTURE PROJECTORS WITHOUT A LICENSE EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED: PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND FARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. 8 .42 --The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Glass made a motion that the ordinance be referred to the committee on Miscellaneous Business and report back to the Committee of the Whole. Councilman Niezgodski seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF TRAFFIC ENGINEER Mr. Ernest Miller, Traffic Engineer, appeared before the Council and reported his findings at the following locations: ' Armour's, So. Chapin St. Mr. Miller informed the Council that Mr. Ray Andrysiak, City Engineer, wrote a letter to Mr. Jacobs, Branch Manager of Armour's and asked to make changes necessary to alleviate the parking of trucks and traiAers over the public walk in front of their property on So. Chapin St. Mr. Jacobs stated that they have plans for remodeling present dock. Robertson's Warehouse: Mr. Mertians, Assistant Controller, informed Mr. Miller that Robertson's acquired property on the East side between Western and Monroe Sts# to build a larger warehouse. This will eliminate standing of trucks blocking walk when not actually engaged in loading and unloading. Malleable Steel & Range Co.: Mr. Miller talked to Mr. Woolverton who promised that he would insist on parallel parking only while unloading. Radio Equipment Co.: Talked to Mr. Sunderlin, owner, who was rather reluctant to 'cut back in order to take trucks off the street. A & K Food distributor: Talked to Mr. Archer who was not too willing to go along with the idea because of the expense involved. Door would have to be raise€)And widened to take trucks off street. �r Councilman Niezgodski made a motion that the Traffic Engineer follow up his report and see that some action be taken on the above. Councilman Glass seconded the motion. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Niezgodski made a motion that the Clerk notify the Board of Works to check on petitions for street lights at Chicago and Lincoln Way West, Illinois and Lincoln Way West, and see what can be done to expedite the installation. Councilman Korpal seconded the motion. Motion carried. ` Councilman Hahn made a motion that the Clerk notify the Board of Public Safety to enforce the speed limit at McKinley Terrace Addition and Indiana Avenue from Olive Street going East. Councilman Korpal seconded the motion. Motion carried* Councilman Niezgodski made a motion that the Council dispense with all business until January 12th, 1953. Councilman Hahn seconded the motion. Motion carried. There being no further business before the Council, Councilman Hahn made a motion to adjourn, which motion was seconded by Councilman Korpal. Motion carried, and Council adjourned at 8 :45 F.M. ATTEST: IA AMR APPROVED: PRESIDENT