06-10-96 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 10, 1996 the costs and delays associated with IURC reviews. All decisions concerning just and reasonable rates and charges and the appropriate issuance of stocks, bonds, notes or other evidence of indebtedness would continue to be made by the Common Council, after approval by the Board of Water Works Commissioners and Mayor. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The City Clerk shall certify the following public question to the St. Joseph County election Board: Shall the municipally owned utility be taken out of the jurisdiction of the Utility Regulatory Commission for approval of rates and charges and of the issuance of stocks, bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness ?. SECTION II. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council. /s /Roland Kelly Member, South Bend Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council President Kelly made the presentation. He indicated the Council was asking that the question of whether or not the Water Works should be regulated by the IURC be placed on the November ballot. He indicated the Council was petitioning the Election Board to have the question on the ballot. Joyce Boaler, 1606 Hillsdale, indicated she was involved in a petition drive that has collected 1,305 signatures, and will continue with the drive through July 26. She asked for a written legal opinion that defines the correct aspects of this entire procedure. John Stancati, director of the Water Works, indicated they were in support of this resolution. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 40 -96 A BILL TRANSFERRING $16,666.00 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the Community and Economic Development Committee and set it for public hearing and third reading on June 24, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried. BILL NO. 41 -96 A BILL TRANSFERRING $726,657 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the Community and Economic Development Committee and set it for public hearing and third reading on June 24, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried. BILL NO. 42 -96 A BILL APPROPRIATING $8,250.00 RECEIVED FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the Community and Economic Development Committee and set it for public hearing and third reading on June 24, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.