Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-09-57 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETINQ DECEMBER 9, 1957 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers, Monday, December 9, 1957, at 9:24 P.M., with all members present except Councilman Muszynski. The meeting was called to order by President Stanley C. Korpal, who presided. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen Korpal, Carr, Tellson, Christman, Kroll, Glass, Hahn, Erler. ABSENT: Councilman Muszynski. MINUTES: To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: 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. /s/ George W. Carr . /s/ Stanley C. Korpal Committee /s/ Julius B. Christman, Jr. South Bend, Ind., December 9, 1957. Minutes.of Meeting of November 25, 1957. Councilman Hahn made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Christman seconded the motion. Motion carried. COMMUNICATION• Common Council, South Bend City Hall, South Ben¢, 1, Indiana Gentlemen: ATTENTION: Mr. S. Korpal 1008 E. Fairview South Bend, 14, Ind. Your "Water Repair Insurance" plan is not good for South Bend citizens because: 1. It will not truly insure citizens because they will still have to pay for replacing the worn out pipe on a REGULAR MEETING their own property which will normally accompany other breaks. DECEMBER 9, 1957 2. The City Water Works has been recently having a surplus in excessive of five times the revenue this insurance money will bring - - -why not fix leaks that occur on city property with city money? 3. This plan is almost impossible -to control and keep honest - -it will just make politicians rich. Respectfully, /s/ Neal P. Murphy Councilman Hahn made a motion that the communication be accepted and placed on file. Councilman 177ellson seconded the motion. Motion carried. PETITION• Petition of Blenke Brothers Realty Company, Inc., to annex land from Albert Street North to the Present City Limits, situated between Michigan and Main Streets. Councilman Tellson made a motion that the petition be referred to the City Planning Commission. Councilman Carr seconded the motion. Motion carried. PETITION: Petition of Edward P. Caparo.and Florence D. Caparo to rezone Lot 59 Riverdale( 3523 Mishawaka Avenue) Councilman Hahn made a motion that the petition be referred to the City Planning Commission. Councilman Carr seconded the motion. Motion carried. PETITION: Petition of Floyd and Lucille Frisbie to rezone Lot 3 Riverdale. Councilman Carr made a motion that the petition be referred to the City Planning Commission. Councilman Kroll seconded the motion. Motion carried. PETITION: Petition of Dorothy K. Garland to annex land at Ireland Road. Councilman Hahn made a motion that the petition be referred to the City Planning Commission. Councilman Glass seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY: Common Council City of South Bend South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: December 9, 1957 Attached please find the report from Dan W. Richardson, Street Department Commissioner, in compliance with the directive issued by the Common. Council through the Board of Public Works at their regular meeting of November 25, 1957. Thanking you, I remain, AJS /tarn Board of Public Works City of South Bend South Bend, Indiana ATTENTION: Mr. Irving J. Smith, Chairman Gentlemen: Sincerely, Al E_ /s/ Anthony J. Sabo Anthony J. Sabo, Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY December 5, 1957 In compliance with the directive issued by the Common Council through the Board of Public Works at their meeting of November 25, 1957, the following report is submitted. The drainage problem which exists in the alleys running off the 400 block of North'Eddy Street and.thence West to Madisnn Street has been on our agenda for several months. A request to grade these alleys made on August 26, 1957, was accomplished four days later. At the time it was our intention to scarify these alleys and grade, however, . we were asked by Mr. Nemeth who consulted other neighboring homeowners to scarify it until a solution was found to the water standing in the alleys. After careful consideration and consultation with the Engineer's office it was decided to install a catch basin and drywell at the intersection of the alleys. A dry -we;l was decided on due to the inadequacy_of the Summers Court sewer to handle the extra burden of water. We further explained that our crane was under reppir and was not available to install the catch basin, however, we would undertake this work just as soon as the crane became available.. The repairs on our crane were completed yesterday, December 4. Today we attempted to excavate for the dry -well but found the surface too frozen to advance. We will .complete this installation just as soon as weather permits. We will then ask the Engineer's Office to survey the alleys and establish a definite drainage grade. We will then attempt to grade the alleys for the proper drainage to both the streets and the drywell. Trusting this satisfactorily answers your inquiry and with assurance that this job will be completed when weather permists, I remain, Yours very truly, DWR :MAD /s/ Dan W. Richardson, Commissioner, South Bend Street Department CC: Mrs. Freda Noble, City Clerk Councilman Albert Tellson DECEMBER 9 1957 Councilman Carr made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Tellson 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 REZONING A TRACT OF LAND ONE HUNDRED FEET IN DEPTH, AND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY -SIX FEET IN LENGTH, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BULLA STREET AND ANDERSON AVENUE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE, TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion it should be reported favorable. /s/ George Carr, Chairman Councilman Kroll made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Hahn 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 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3702 COMMONLY KNOWN AS "THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA" (Dwelling), Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion It should be referred to the Ordinance Committee. /s/ George Carr, Chairman Councilman Kroll made a. motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Carr 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 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3702 COMMONLY KNOWN AS "THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA" (Tourist Homes), Respectfully report that they have examined', the matter And that in their opinion it should be referred to Ordinance Committee. /s/ George Carr, Chairman Councilman Carr made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Kroll 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, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3702, COMMONLY KNOWN AS'THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA" (Lodging House), Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion it should be referred to Ordinance Committee. /s/ George Carr, Chairman Councilman Tellson made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Hahn 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 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3702, COMMONLY KNOWN AS'YHE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA" (Hotel) , Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion it should be referred to Ordinance Committee. /s/ George Carr, Chairman Councilman Kroll made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Carr 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 CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF SELF - SERVICE LAUNDRIES, Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion it should be reported favorable. /s/ George Carr, Chairman. Councilman Tellson made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Kroll 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 AMENDING SECTION 6 of SUB - PARAGRAPH (b) OF CHAPTER 26 OF GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 3709 (Taxicab Insurance), Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that 'in their opinion it should be reported favorable. /s/ George Carr, Chairman Councilman Glass made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Kroll seconded the motion. .Motion carried. REGULAR MEETING REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE: To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: DECEMBER 9, 1957 Your Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF SEWAGE SERVICE CHARGE TO ALL USERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF REPAIR AND /OR REPLACEMENT OF WATER SERVICE LINES AND SHUT -OFF BOXES WITHIN AND /OR UNDER PUBLIC PROPERTY, Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion IT SHOULD BE referred to the Committee of the Whole for further study. /s/ George Carr, Chairman. Councilman Tellson made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Glass seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 4199 AN ORDINANCE REZONING A TRACT OF LAND ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET IN DEPTH, AND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY -SIX (256) FEET IN LENGTH, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BULLA STREET AND ANDERSON AVENUE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE, TO "B" RESIDENCE,DISTRICT The Ordinance was given third reading and'passed..by a- roll.call-vote of..8.ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Councilman Muszynski). ORDINANCE NO. 4200 AN ORDINANCE CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF SELF - SERVICE LAUNDRIES The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Councilman Muszynski)." ORDINANCE NO. 4201 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6 OF SUB - PARAGRAPH (b) OF CHAPTER 26 OF GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 3709 (Taxicab Insurance) The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Councilman Muszynski). REPORT OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION: The Honorable Common Council City of South Bend South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: December 5, 1957 Under date of 6 June, 1957 the Planning Commission recommended favorable the annexation proposed by Blenke Brothers Realty Company, Inc.. The pending petition covers the same area and since there has been no change of conditions in or surrounding saidvarea and referal to the Commission is not legislatively required may I respectfully suggest Y_ nonreferal. , Very truly yours, /s/ Robert L. Huff Robert L. Huff RLH /mah Director- Secretary Report, accepted and ,Placed on file. REPORT OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION: The Honorable Common Council City of South Bend South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: December 6, 1957 The attached ordinance originated by the City Planning Commission to annex approximately 40 acres in three separate parcels lying north of McKinley Blvd., west of Logan Street and south of Edison Road to the City of South Bend was legally advertised on 1 November, 1957 and given public hearing under date of 7 November, 1957. The following action was taken: After due consideration The Commission found that: t 1. The annexation is in the best interests of the city and of the territory sought to be annexed. 2. The area is urban in character, being an economic and social part of the annexing city. 3. The city is financially able to provide municipal services to the annexed area within the reasonably near future. 4. The area sought to be annexed, if undeveloped, is needed for development of the city in the reasonably near future. 5. The lines of the annexation are so drawn as to form a compact area abutting the municipality. It was therefore moved, seconded and unanimously carried that the attached ordinance be recommended favorably to the Common Council. RLH /mah Very truly yours, /s/ Robert L. Huff Robert L. Huff, Director- Secretary Councilman Kroll made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Hahn seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION: The Honorable Common Council City of South Bend South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: December 7, 1957 The attached ordinance originated by the City Planning Commission to rezone property located on the south side of East: Jefferson Blvd., and immediately west of Lot 1, Logan Heights Addition (unrecorded) from "A" Residential to "C" Com- mercial and "A" Height and Area District was legally advertised under date of 5 December 1957. The following action was taken: After due consideration the Commission found that adoption of the ordinance would be a logical extension of Commercial -: zoning and that the area across the street therefrom and east thereof is now used and zoned Commercially. It was therefore duly moved, seconded and unanimously carried that the attached ordinance be recommended favorably to the Common Council. Very truly yours,. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION /s/ Robert L. Huff RLH /mah Robert L. Huff, Director- Secretary ,Councilman Tellson made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Kroll seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION: The Honorable Common Council City of ,South Bend South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: December 6, 1957 The attached - petition of Ervin Lodyga, 2337 Prairie Avenue, to annex a triangular piece of land contiguous to and south of-the city limits, east of Olive Street and north of Prairie Avenue was legally advertised on 25 November 1957 and given public hearing under date of 5 December 1957. The following action was taken: After due consideration the Commission found that public welfare would best be served by the favorable recommendation of the attached petition. It was therefore moved, seconded and unanimously carried,that the petition.be recommended favorably.to the Common Council. Very truly yours, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION /s/ Robert L. Huff RLH /mah Robert L. Huff, Director - Secretary Councilman Hahn made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Tellson seconded the motion.. Motion carried. REPORT OF THE CITY.PLANNING COMMISSION: The Honorable Common Council December 6, 1957 City of South Bend South Bend, Indiana 3 Gentlemen: . The attached petiton of Whitmore Corporation to rezone 134 feet of frontage located on the south side of East Jefferson Blvd. and immediately east of the Fernwood Addition, from "A" Residential to 11C -1" Commercial and "A'Height and area 'District was legally hdvertised on 25 November, 1957 and given public hearing under date of 5 December, 1957. The ;following action was taken': After due consideration the Commission found that property to the north and east was used and zoned Commercially and that the adoption of the ordinance would be a logical extension of Commercial zoning. It was therefore duly moved, seconded and unanimously carried that the petition be recommended favorably to the Common Council. Very truly yours, CITY-PLANNING COMMISSION /s/ Robert L. Huff RLH /mah Robert L. Huff, Director - Secretary Councilman Hahn made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Tellson seconded the motion.: Motion carried. ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING: ORDINANCE ORDINANCE ANNEXING LANDS TO AND DECLARING SAME TO BE A PART OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (Three strips of land North of McKinley Highway along Hickory Road) The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second readisig in full,. Councilman Hahn made a motion that the Ordinance be set for Public Hearing on January 13, 1958. Councilman Kroll seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3702 COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (South side of East Jefferson Street - -Logan Heights Addition) The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Tellson made a motion that the .Ordinance be set for Public Hearing on January 13, 1958. Cduncilman Hahn seconded the motion. Motion carried. 1290 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 9, 1957 ORDINANCE ORDINANCE ANNEXING LANDS TO AND DECLARING SAME TO BE A PART OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (Prairie Avenue and Olive Street) The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Hahn made a motion that the Ordinance be set for public hearing on January 13, 1958. Councilman Tellson seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 3702, AS AMENDED, WHICH ORDINANCE IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (East Jefferson Blvd. -- Whitmore Corporation) The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Christman made a motion that the Ordinance be set for Public Hearing on January 13, 1958. Councilman Kroll seconded the motion. Motion,carried. Councilman Tellson made a motion to commend the Board of Public Works and Safety on the fine action they took in the 400 Block on North,Eddy Street. Councilman Hahn seconded the motion. Motion carried. Councilman-Glass stated that there are uncontrollable juveniles in the vicinity of a High School in the City of South Bend. Re asked that the President appoint a committee wo meet with the Board of Works to see if something can be done about it. Councilman Christman made a motion to have the Board of Public Works and Safety and the Police Department make an investigat=ion of the activities mentioned by Councilman Glass, and report back to the Council at the January 13, 1958, meeting. Councilman Kroll seconded the motion. Motion carried. There being no further business before the Council, Councilman Kroll made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Christman seconded the motion. Motion carried and the Regular meeting of the Common Council adjourned at 10 :25 P.M. ATTEST: APPROVED: CLERK r ,"