08-24-81 Council Meeting Minutes

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I REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 24 1981 BILL NO. 83 -81, A BILL APPROPRIATING $40,200.00 FOR CAPITAL EQUIPMENT AND REPAIRS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading September 14, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried. BILL NO. 84 -81 A BILL AMENDING THE SALARY ORDINANCE FOR FIREFIGHTERS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR '1981..' This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading September 14, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Pat Miller, 2213 Lincolnway West, spoke regarding the bond issue. Dominic DaCasta, 754 N. Cottage Grove, indicated that it was reported in the Tribune, regarding a pending park bond, that a Ms. Dobski was hired, and one of the major phases of her job is to collect signatures for for this bond. He indicated he was opposed to salary subsidy for an employee to gather signatures. He asked that the Council take a stand in regard to the reorganization that the South Bend School Corp- oration is attempting to make. Joseph Kernan, City Controller, indicated that regarding a City employee being paid to fight the interests of the citizens. He indicated there was no attempt on the Administration's part to fight anyone. He indicated we have a City employee who is spending some time working for the park bond issue, because it will generate economic development and generate jobs for the City of South Bend, and the work that is being done is in the best interests of the City of South Bend. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council Member Voorde indicated he did not vote of suspension of rules for the sale of the property to Lock Joint Tube, because he did not see any reason to suspend the rules. He indicated that the resolution involved the sale of public land and due process should be maintained.. Mayor Parent indicated the City had been working for quite awhile on this issue, with Councilman Serge and all of the neighborhood groups in the area. He indicated they would not have asked for suspension of rules if they had been told there was opposition. He indicated he would call a Special Meeting Monday, August 31. NEW BUSINESS Council Member Beck indicated she would like to make a public condemnation of the South Bend School Corporation Board of Trustees, for having out -of -town meetings, renting vans and traveling to LaPorte, renting a room there. She also condemned them for selling for the idea of selling our schools. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council Member Beck made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: Clerk APPRO D: a /,Z/ City President