04-13-81 Council Meeting Minutes

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I? REGULAR MEETING APRIL 13, 1981 WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes the many contributions made by the Indiana Academy in the Public Service, Inc., through its conferences and publications; and WHEREAS, the Common Council further recognizes the many years of dedicated service which this Academy has devoted to Indiana's elected public officials at the town, city, county and state levels; and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, believes that the Indiana Academy in the Public Service, Inc., is entitled to funding from the state because of its very productive and worthwhile programs which have been dedicated to improving the quality of public service in the State of Indiana. 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 urges the Indiana State Legislature to include two annual. approporiations of $125,000.00 for the Indiana Academy in the Public Service, Inc. SECTION II: The Common Council specifically requests Senator Borst of the Senate Finance Committee and Representative Long of the House Finance Committee to vigorously work toward including the requested annual appropriation of $125,000.00 for the Academy in House Bill 2017 when it is sent to a Conference Committee. SECTION III: The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana believes that the hard work and dedication of the Indiana Academy in the Public Service, Inc. through its many conferences and publications over the past several years warrant that it be funded by the State of Indiana in the requested amount. SECTION IV: The Common Council requests the City Clerk to send a copy of this Resolution to Senator Borst and Representative Long for their consideration. SECTION V. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ John Voorde Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Voorde indicated the Council had received correspondence from the Director of the Academy in the Public Service, requesting them to contact the General Assembly to try to save the appropriation that allows the Academy to conduct their activities. He indicated that a copy of this resolution should be sent to Senator Borst and Representative Long. Council Member Voorde made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes and one nay (Council Member Taylor.) BILLS, FIRST READING` BILL NO. 33 -81 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (605 PORTAGE.) This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 34 -81 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (TOWN TOWER MOTEL.) This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 35 -81 A BILL APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND TRUST INDENTURE, REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF PERTAINING TO THE WILLIAM R. DOBSLAW AND HEIKE DOBSLAW PROJECT AND APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 3 -81 OF THE SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading April 28, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 36 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $9,500 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE SUPPORT OF A NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN -UP CREW TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICE. This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading April 28, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.