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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-09-53 Council Meeting MinutesRBGULAR MEETING MUCH 9TH, 1953 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bond, Indiana, met in regular session in the Council Chambers March 9th, 19530 at 8.-15 P.M., with all members present except Councilmen Bestle and Niezgedski* President Erler presided* REPON OF COMMITTEE ON MINUTES To the Common Council of the City of South bends Your Committee an the inspection and supervision of the minutes, would respectfully report that they have inspected the Xinutes of the previous meeting of the Council and found them correct* They therefore recommend that the, same be approved* Meetings of February 9th & 25th, 1953* WALTER C. ERLER SR. ) IST,ANLEY Co KORPAL Committee Wo A. HAHN Councilman'Muzzynski made a motion that the report be accepted* Councilman Glass seconded the motion. Motion carried* 857 II REGULAR MEETING MARCH 9TH, 1953 PETITION We believe that South Bend should follow Mishomka's example and adopt an ordinance confining dogs to their owner's property at all times, and not just in the summer months. 'When a dog ruins our lams and shrubs it is trespassing with its owner's permission. A dog that challenges the right of anyone, child or adult, to walk on a public sidewalk is a menace and usually owned by someone completely indifferent to the rights of the neighbors and the general public* Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the City Attorney prepare an ordinance relative to the above petition for the next Council meeting* Councilman Glassheconded the motion. Motion carried. PETITION To the Common Council City of South Bend We the undersigned, petition your Honorable Boty for a change of zoning of the following described real estate, situated in the City of South Bend, Indiana, and described as follows, to wits A lot or parcel of land forty (40) feet in width, North and South, taken off of and from the entire North side of Lot Number 17.-in the section addition to Pleasant View Subdivision to the City of South Bend, Indiana, be changed from "C " Commercial and "D ",Height and Area District to "A" Residence and "A" Height and Area District. Property located at Southeast corner. of Vassar Ave. and College St. 9 (Signed) Alexander Nowacki Regina Nowacki Councilman Korpal made a motion that the petition be referred to the City Plan Commission. Councilman Hahn seconded the motion. Motion carried. PETITION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH-BEND, INDIANAt The undersigned hereby respectfully petition the Common Council to amend and supplment present zoning ordinances by the adoption of an ordinance zoning the following described real estate in the City of South Bend, County of St. Joseph, State of Indiana, as "A" Residential. District and "A"" Height and Area Districtt Beginning on the present city limits at a point 200 ft, south of the center of section 19 T. 37 N. R. 3 East; thence east along the present city limits 200 ft* south of the east and west center line of said section 19 a distance of 1320 ft., more or less, to the east line of the North West Quarter of the South East Quarter; thence south 955 ft., more or less, to a point 165 ft north of the south line of the North West Quarter of the South East Quarter; thence west 1320 ft., more or less, to the north and south center line of said section 19; thence north along the north and south center line of said section. 19 a distance of 955 ft., more or less, to the place of beginning; all in the North West Quarter of the South East Quarter section 19 To 37 N.,R. 3 east (otherwise known as Twyckenham Hills* section Ito i a proposed addition to the City of South Bend); excepting therefrom the following described tract of land known as Lot X in Twyckenham Hills section "G" a proposed addition to the City of South Bend, described as followss Beginning at a point on the east line of the North West Quarter of the North East Quarter of section 19 T. 37 North, Range 3 east 200 ft. South of the South East corner of Lot numbered 280 Twyckenham Hills section "E" an addition of the City 4f South Bend; thence south 340 ft.; thence in a southwesterly direction 155 ft* to the easterly line of Hill Top 'Drive a proposed street; thence in a northwesterly direction along the easterly line of said proposed Hill Top Drive 465 ft.; thence northeasterly 50 ft„ to a point which is 120 ft..south of the south line of Ridge Dale Road; thence east and parallel at 120 ft* south of the south line of the said Ridge Dale Road 410 fto to the place of beginning; and The undersigned respectfully petition that the following described real estate located in the City of South Bend, County of St. Joseph, State of Indiana, known as Lot X in Twyckenham Hills Section "G "' a proposed addition to the City of South Bend, described as follows bw zoned as "B" Residential District and "A"" Height and Area Districts Beginning at a point on the east line of the North West Quarter of the North East Quarter of section 19 T. 37 North, Range 3 Bast 200 ft* South of the South,East corner of Lot numbered 280 Twyckenham Hills section "E" an addition of the City of South Bend;thenee south 340 ft.; thence in a southwesterly direction 155;.ft& to the easterly line.of-Hill Top Drive a proposed street; thence in a northwesterly direction along the easterly line of said proposed Hill Top Drive 465 ft.; thence northwa.sterly 50 ft* to a point which is 120 ft* south of the south line of Ridge Dale Road; thence east and parallel at 120 ft* south of the south line of the said Ridge Dale Road 410 fto to the place of beginning. Dated this 9th day of March, 1953. PTACE & COMPANY, INC. By James T. Peacock .P. Councilman Hahn made a motion that the petition be referred to the City Plan Commission. Councilman gorpal seconded the motion. Motion carried. REGULAR MEETING REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: MARCH 9TH. 1953 Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "An Ordinance prohibiting the passing of motor vehicles by trucks, trailers and certain other vehicles on public streets in the City of South Bend, Indiana% Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion th6ireport of the Traffic Committee be accepted and the ordinance be tabled for six months. W. A. HAHN, Chairman Councilman Korpal made a motion that the report be accepted. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE To the Common Council of the City of South Bends Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "An Ordinance for safeguarding persons and property and promoting the welfare of the publict creating the office of electrical inspector and prescribing his duties: establishing standards for electrical equipment t£nd for its installation and requiring conformity therewith: making it unlawful to undertake the installation of electrical equipment without a permit therefor, and creating an electriealexaminii board and a board of review and prescribing their dutiest providing for the licensing by the electrical examining board of persons, firms, and corporations undertaking the installation of electrical equipment, and operators of moving pie'ture projectors, and electrical contractors and dealers in electrical equipment, and making it unlawful to undertake the installation of electrical equipment or operation of moving picture projectors without a license except as otherwise provi dedt: providing penalties for the violation of this ordinance, and repealing all ordinance: and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith ". Respectfully. report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion this ordinance be referred to a committee of three for further study and to report back to the Committee of the Whole at its next meeting. W. A. HAHN, Chairman Councilman Korpal made a motion that the report be accepted. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion* Motion carried. REPORT OF CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA., FOR 'THE MONTHS OF JANUARY & FEBRUARY, 1953. JANUARY, 1953 Balance on hand . #eo . . . . . . . 0 . 10849,430.29 Receipts during month . . . . . . . . 252,856.14 Disbursements during month . 430,611.09 Balance . . 196710675.34 FEBRUARY, 1953 Balance on hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 196710675.34 Receipts during month . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . f . . . . . . . 3200654.22 Disbursements during month . . . . . . . . . . # 5029599.24 Balance . ". . . . 194890730.32 Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the reports be accepted. Councilman Korpal seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF CITY PLAN COMMISSION To the Common Council City of South Bend, Indiana Gentlemenx The attached petition was presented to the Board of Zoning Appeals at its regular meeting on February 26th. The Board has directed the secretary to return the petition to the 'Council stating that the petition is not in regular order and that the Board of Zoning Appeals cannot hear petition or make recommendations in matter of zoning change. Yours truly, D. Moomaw, Seoy. Councilman Korpal made a motion that the report be accepted. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF CITY PLAN COMMISSION To the Common Council City of South Bend, Indiana Gentlement Petition of Morris Be and Reuben Hoffman for change of zoning of Lot -20 in Sommers Addition from B residence and A height and area districts to C commercial and E height and area districts was given public hearing before the City Plan Commission. This change is approved. Respectfully, m. Moomaw, Seey.. Councilman. Korpal made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Hahn seconded the motion. Motion csarried. REGULAR ZNG REPORT OF CITY PLAN COMKISSION To,the Common Council City of South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: 953 Petition.of Place & Coo for annexation of an unplatted tract of 35 acres at the southeast portion of the City has been considered by the City Plan Commission. The annexation is approved* Councilman Glass made a motion that the report be accepted. carried. REPORT OF CITY PLAN COMMISSION To the Common Council City of South Bend, Ind. Gent lemenr Respectfully, D• Moomaw, Secy. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion Petition for change of zoning of property on the west side of N. Michigan Ste from Bartlett St. to Park Lane from B residence and C height and area.distriots to C commercial and D height and area district was given public hearing before the City Plan Commission on February 5, 1953. The Board of Park Commissioners have made a suggestion (see attached letter) that this change would be more satisfactory if made to the C -1 district instead of C commercial. Petitioners have verbally amended their petition to conform to the above suggestion and to leave the height and area district as it is at present (C height and area)• At their meeting on Feb* 5, 1953s, the City Plan Commissi acted to recommend that the change be made from B residence to 0-1 Commercial* Yours truly, D. Moomaw, Seoy. Councilman. Korpal made a motion that the report be accepted. Councilman Hahn seconded the motion. Motion carried* REPORT OF CITY PLAN COMMISSION To the Common Council City of South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: Petition of'Rt. Rev. Msgr• John S. Sabo for annexation of an unplatted tract of ground north of Angela Ave* and west of U.S. Highway No* 31,, being the tract to be occupied by the Ste Joseph County Catholic High School, has been considered by the City P,an.Commission* This annexation-is approved* Yours truly, D. Moomaw, Secy Councilman Hahn made a motion that the report be accepted* Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried* REPORT OF CITY PLAN COMMISSION To the Common Council City of South Bend,, Indiana Gentlemen s Petition of Louis Major for change of zoning of a tract of land one -half mile east of Ironwood Drive on the south side of McKinley Ave. from A residence and A height and area districts to C -1 commercial and D height and area districts was given public hearing before the City Plan Commission at their regular meeting on March 5,1953. This change is recommend. Yours truly, D* Moomaw, Secy• Councilman Hahn made a motion that the report be accepted. Councilman Glass seconded the motion. Motion carried* ORDINANCE NO. 3908 ANNEXING LANDS TO AND DECLARING SAME TO BE A PART OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. ( Unplatted tract of 35 acres at the Southeast portion of City) The ordinnce was given first reading by title and second reading in full* Councilman Muszynski made a motion for suspension of rules* Councilman Glass seconded the motion• Motion carried by a roll call vote of 7 ayes - 0 nays - 2 absent (Councilmen Bestle and Niezgodski)• The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 7 ayes - 0 nays - 2 absent (Councilmen Bestle and Nie zgodski) • MEETING ORDINANCE NO. 3909 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3702 COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE. (Property on West side of N. Michigan St. from.Bartlett St. to Park Lane) The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Glass made a motion for suspension of rules. Councilman Hahn seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 7 ayes - 0 nays - 2 absent (Councilmen Bestle and Niezgodski). The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 7 ayes - 0 nays - 2 absent (Councilmen Bestle and Niezgodski)• ORDINANCE NO. 3910 AN A.N ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. (Unplatted tract of ground North of Angela Ave. and Vest of U.S. Highway No. 31) The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Korpal made a motion for suspension of Pules. Couneilman.Hahn seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 7 ayes - 0 nays 2 absent (Councilmen Bestle and Niezgodski). The ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 7 ayes - 0 nays - 2 absent (Councilmen Bestle and Niezgodski). ORDINANCE NO. 3911 AN' ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 3702 COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE {CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. (Tract of land one -half mile East of Ironwood Drive on .the South side of McKinley Avenue) The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Hahn made a motion for suspension of rules. Councilman Glass seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 7 ayes - 0 nays - 2 absent (Councilmen Bestle and Niezgodski). The ordinance was given third reading and passed by,a roll call vote of 7 ayes - 0 nays - 2 absent (Councilmen Bestle and Niezgodski). . ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING MONIES FROM M -2161, BUILDING DEPARTMENT, TRAVELING EXPENSE, ELECTRICAL TEPARTMENT, $100.00 TO M- 711, PROPERTIES FOR ELECTRICAL EEPARTMENT (TO PURCHASE T.V. TESTING EQUIPMENT); FROM P -11, PONCE SALARIES, $294.30 TO E -119 OFFICE OF CITY JUDGE, SALARY OF BAILIFF (TO BRING SALARY UP TO 9% INCREASE FOR 1953); FROM L-724, ENGINEER PROPERTIES, $1300.00 TO ENGINEER L- 11,,SERVICES PERSONAL (FOR HIRING SUMMER - TIME- MRAFTSMAN); - FROM,P -111, POLICE DEPARTMENT, SERVICES PERSONAL, '2500.00 TO P -334, .POLICE "DEPARTMENT, OTHER GARAGE AND MOTOR SUPPLIES. The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the ordinance be referred to the Committee of-the 'Whole for public hearing on March 23rd. Councilman Hahn seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ALL PARKING METER FEES AND FUND TO THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE USES AND PURPOSES SET FORTH THEREIN IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 236 OF THE ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF INDIANA OF 1945, AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 303 OF THE ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF 1951. The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Hahn made a motion that the ordinance be held up until March 23rd. Councilman Korpal seconded the motion. Motion carried. Bond of 011ie Fries, Treasurer of the City of South Bend, Indiana, for a four year term dated January 1st, 1953, in the amount of $100,000.00 with Travelers Indemnity Company was submitted to the Council. Councilman Hahn made a motion to approve the bond for 011ie Fries, City Treasurer. Councilman Pinter seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 7 ayes - 0 nays - 2 absent (Councilmen Bestle and Niezgodski•. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the Board of Public Works contact the officials of the railroad company relative to installing flasher signals at the crossings in the 1400 -1500 block of South Kendall, Chapin streets and Catalpa Avenue. Councilman Pinter seconded the motion. Motion carried. Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the Board of Public Works notify the Traffic Engineer to meet with union officials relative to solving the parking situation on Franklin St. from Garst St. to Broadway. Councilman Korpa seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE° AN ORDINANCE.AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3702 COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE. (Northeast corner of Eddy & Madison Sts.) The ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Hahn made a motion that the ordinance be held in the Committee of the Whole for public hearing on March 23rd. Councilman Korpal seconded the motion. Motion carried. 861 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 9TH, 1953 Councilman Muszynski made a motion that.the Board of Public Works notify the Police Department to check on cars parking on the sidewalk in the vicinity of Franklin Street between Garst St. and Broadway. Councilman Korpal seconded the motion. Councilman Korpal made a motion that the Board of Public works submit a report to the Council relative to the agreement with the Dependable Disposable Company. Councilman Muszynski 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. ATTEST: APPROVED: LE: PRESI DENT