02-14-83 Council Meeting Minutes

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4 ?1 REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 1983 SECTION I. The Common Council of the Civil City of South Bend, Indiana, urges the 103rd Indiana General Assembly to amend the current inn - keeper tax procedure of St. Joseph County by adopting House Bill 1516. SECTION II. The Common Council believes that H.B. 1516 would eliminate administrati cost at the State level by requiring the hotel -motel tax to be submitted to the St. Joseph County Treasurer instead of the State Revenue Department, and would correct the fiscal and budgeting problems for our community which are associated with this tax by having the County Treasurer be responsible for its administration. SECTION IV. The Common Council authorizes the City Clerk to send a certified copy of this Resolution upon its adoption to the Ways and Means Committee of the State House of Representatives. 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/ Beverly Crone Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Crone read the resolution. Joseph Kernan and Brian Hedman spoke in favor of this resolution and House Bill 1516. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 13 -83 A BILL VACATING THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE 1ST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF OLIVE STREET RUNNING BETWEEN POLAND AND DUNHAM EXCEPTING THE 14' EAST -WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR A DISTANCE OF 260' ALL BEING IN SUMMIT PLACE 3RD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading February 28, 1983, and refer it to the Zoning and Vacations Committee, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. BILL NO. 14 -83 FIRST READING ON A BILL TRANSFERRING $22,503 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, ALL ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading February 28, 1983, and refer it to the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Council Member Serge was concerned about having fire hydrants installed and the safety of the citizens in the Riverside Place, in the event of a fire. Mr. John Leszczynski, City Engineer, mentioned that the hydrants are located so that there would be no difficulty in protecting the citizens in the event of a fire. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Irene Mutzl, 320 Parkovash, indicated that the Rules of the Council should be changed because concerned citizens could not speak in front of the Council on any particular subject unless it was for or against. Council Member Beck mentioned that the Rules & Regulations Committee would research this and mentioned that a question could be raised any time on any item on the agenda. Carl Yoder, 1822 Sherman Avenue, indicated his concern about the safety of citizens and firemen entering Riverside Place in the event of a fire, since there were no fire hydrants. Mr. John Leszczynski, City Engineer, mentioned that although the fire hydrants were of some distance from the citizens' homes,they would be able to cover these homes in the event of a fire, because the City has pumpers and tanks. Kathryn Brookins, 701 W. LaSalle spoke on the "Fredrickson House" being made into a public park. She was particularly concerned about the future of the house itself and the land surrounding the house. Council Member McGann mentioned that the Parks & Recreation Committee would meet to discuss this matter, and that a notice would be sent to her. Jack Detzler, 50575 Bristol Street, also spoke explaining the location of the house, the assessed value, and its contents. Richard Hill, City Attorney, explained briefly the terms of the will and the feelings of the Park Department. Beverly Crone expressed the desire that the council Park Committee be kept abreast of the matter. Michael McFarland, 1730 O'Brien, spoke in relation to the self- insurance health program. Council.Member Beck mentioned that perhaps the Personnel & Finance Committee could meet and discuss his survey. There being no further business to come before the Council, Member McGann made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: unfinished or new, Council Member Taylor. The motion I — // n