01-27-75 Council Meeting Minutes

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1_5S REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 27, 1975 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED) ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $4,100.00 FROM THE GENERAL PARK FUND TO ACCOUNT #260.0, "OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES ". This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Miller made a motion to set the ordinance for public hearing and second reading on February 10, 1975, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried: ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $61,,804<.51 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND TO THE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT FUND. This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Newburn made a motion to set the ordinance for.publi5 hearing and second reading on February 10, 1975, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Mrs. Frederick'Mutzl of the Fair Tax Association, referred to Councilman Taylor's remark during the drug hearing regarding hatred of the 'citizens for the program. She indicated that no one had indicated that they had a hatred of the program or the drug addicts. She felt that the feeling of most of the citizens was fear, and she felt it was unfair for Councilman Taylor to say that becaus the citizens were not even 'given :a chance for rebuttal. Councilman Taylor stated that he had not meant to offend anyone; however, this was the feeling he had received. Mr. Frederick Mutzl, 320 Parkovash, indicated that he agreed with his wife. He stated that he also disagreed with Councilman Taylor's statement about the lack of security at the psychiatric wards. He stated that there very definitely was security. Councilman Taylor stated that, in answer to Mr. Mutzl's last statement, he would only respond by stating that there was a murder recently committed intone of the wards. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Nemeth brought up the matter of the request of the Park Avenue Neighborhood Association concerning the rezoning of certain lots located along Portage. He made a motion to refer the matter to the Area Plan Commission for development of an ordinance to accomplish the rezoning as requested, seconded by Council President Parent. Mr. Marchmont Kovas, 608 Park Avenue, indicated that the association now had some reservations concerning the request. He asked that this matter be held up for the time being. Councilman Nemeth withdrew his motion. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Kopczynski indicated that the Redevelopment Department was in the process of being phased out. He stated that he felt it was only appropriate that the Council find out what was happening to the Redevelopment Department vehicles, as well as other properties and equipment. He asked that the administration furnish a report.to the Council concerning the matter. Mrs. Rosemarie Wartha, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor, indicated that a report was being prepare for the Council. Council President Parent asked that the City Clerk write a letter to the Mayor requesting `the ' information. Councilman Kopczynski indicated that there were some city employees driving the Redevelopment cars which were not assigned to them. He asked if Mrs. Wartha knew who the cars were being re-assigned to. Mrs. Wartha indicated that she did not have that information; however, she indicated that some of the vehicles had been re- assigned to city employees. Councilman Kopczynski stated that he felt the Council .should be kept abreast of this situation. Council President Parent briefly talked about the needs of the older adults in the community and the request of REAL Services to provide funds for socia.l_.services to the older adults in South Ben . Councilman Kopczynski made a motion to establish a special committee on older adults for this purpose, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Councilman Taylor made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVE CITY CLERK PRE ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + 74/ ++ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ++ RRMTT.AT? ML Vrn7rT/n