02-23-81 Council Meeting Minutes

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�j REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1981 R, REfSOLUTION NO. 863 -81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING ALFRED R. KIRSITS OF THE SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR HIS COURAGEOUS AND VALIANT RESCUE ATTEMPT ON FEBRUARY 10, 1981. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes that each Firefighter swears to uphold the Firefighters Oath which calls for the "protection of life and property" in the line of duty; and WHEREAS, the courageous rescue attempt of two South Bend residents on February 10, 1981, by the South Bend Fire Department, and in particular Firefighter Alfred P. Kirsits epitomize a highly skilled and dedicated effort save life against all adversities; and WHEREAS, Firefighter Kirsits attempted rescue took place in the wake of heavy rain, a temperature of 37 degrees, a river temperature of 40 degrees, a swift water current of 20 to 25 miles per hour, and huge chunks of ice moving in the river; and WHEREAS, Firefighter Kirsits own scuba tank was knocked from his back by ice chunks, and despite being swept downstream by the swift current, he continued to battle the weather and icy river conditions for approximately two hours in the attempted rescue. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, commends the team effort of the South Bend Fire Department and in particular the courageous effort of firefighter Alfred R. Kirsits of the South Bend Fire Department in the February 10, 1981, rescue attempt of two residents from the St. Joseph River. SECTION II. The Common Council believes that the determination of Firefighter Kirsits to save life against all adversities clearly epitomizes a dedicated Firefighter who is a credit to the Department, and to the City, who went beyond the call of duty. SECTION III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approved by the Mayor. /s/ Joseph T. Serge First District /s/ Walter M.Szymkowiak Second District /s/ Beverlie J. Beck Third District /s/ Lewis A. McGann Fourth District /s /Robert G. Taylor Fifth District /s/ Walter T. Kopczynski Sixth District /s/ Beverly D. Crone At Large /s/ Richard C. Dombrowski At Large /s/ John Voode At Large Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Beck. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. Council Member Taylor made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee of the Whole on Monday, February 23, 1981, at 7:14 p.m., with eight members present. Chairman Voorde presiding. BILL NO. 11 -81 A BILL AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 21 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, GENERALLY KNOWN AS THE SOUTH BEND ZONING ORDINANCE, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Eugenia Swartz, Assistant City Attorney, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated a substitute bill had been filed with the City Clerk and an amendment should be made to accept the substitute. Council President McGann made a motion to accept the substitute bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. Ms. Swartz indicated this bill was to amend the zoning ordinance in order the clarify certain definitions of a dwelling, thereby excluding house trailer and mobile home. She indicated that a modular home was acceptable. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.