02-24-75 Council meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1975 REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED) in the vicinity of Lincolnway West and Bendix Drive. He stated that the northwest area of the cit, might be left short as far as fire protection was concerned. He wondered if additional funds would be requested from the Council for equipping the station. Chief Bland indicated that, to the best of his knowledge, he did not see any additional requests for funding; however, he did not want to definitely say there would be none. Councilman Kopczynski wondered about the specific plans and maps which helped determine the location of the new-station. Chief Bland indicated that all specificiations were arrived at on flow requirement methods. After this was determined, the decision had been reached. Councilman Kopczynski wondered if the time factor was considered, and Chief Bland felt that time was distance and this was also considered. Councilman Kopczynski felt the Sample Street area would require no less than what the Bendix area required, and only one fire truck was located at Gladstone and Western. Chief Bland stated that what was good in one area was not necessarily good in another area. Councilman Horvath felt the Council was getting off the subject. Councilman Kopczynski stated that he felt he had a right to receive answers to his questions. Council President Parent ruled for order. Councilman Kopczynski objected. Councilman Szymkowiak indicated that this was the public hearing on the ordinance and everyone had a right to speak. Councilman Horvath indicated that the matter being heard was the selling of the stations, and he felt Councilman Kopczynski's questions could be answered at another time. Council Presiden- Parent asked for a motion to uphold Councilman Horvath's point of order, and Councilman Newburn stated that he felt a motion was not necessary. He felt the president could rule on the matter. There was further discussion on the point of order and Councilman Kopczynski's questioning, and again Council President Parent ruled for order. Councilman Nemeth, also in an effort to stop debate, suggested that the Council consider whether or not the station on Lincolnway should be included in the resolution if there appeared to be so much controversy involving that station. Councilman Horvath agreed with Councilman Nemeth. Councilman Nemeth asked about any definite plan, for the property on Lincolnway. Mr. Farrand stated that there has been some interest expressed on purchasing the property. Councilman Nemeth stated that he was concerned about selling the propert, at a good price rather than just trying "to get rid of the property at this time ". Mr. Farrand stated that there were two appraisals on the property based on the B- Residential zoning. Councilm< Nemeth indicated that the appraisals only apply to the building. He hoped the administration woulc be looking closely at this matter before selling the property. He made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Councilman Newburn. At this point, Councilman Kopczynski again stated that he had a right to speak on every aspect of fire protection throughout the city. He questioner Council President Parent's manner of conducting the meeting. Council President Parent stated that in the future, the whole issue would be taken before the Council if such outbursts were to occur. Councilman Horvath expressed concern about the selling of the fire station at this time. He wondered if the city should hold onto the property for a short period of time. He felt the city should not act too hastily on selling the property on Lincolnway. Mr. Farrand indicated that the Council has expressed considerable concern over the uses of the property in the future, and it was felt that the city should sell the property. Councilman Kopczynski again referred to the flow requirements in the Sample Street area and indicated that he would continue his questioning because he felt it pertained to the issue being discussed. Chief Bland indicated that he would have to check the files, and he would furnish to Councilman Kopczynski the fire survey if he desired which showed the specific information. Councilman Kopczynski talked about the expansion of the Sample Street area and no additional fire stations. He felt more information was needed and his specific questions should be answered. He stated that he had asked for this information before and had never received any answers. He stated that he would not be "muzzled" by the Counci: President in the future when he wished to pose questions to the administration. Council President Parent asked for a motion to recess. Councilman Taylor made such a motion, seconded by Councilman Miller. The motion carried. Recessed at 9:07 p.m. Reconvened at 9:12 p.m. There was a call for the question. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of six ayes (Councilmen Serge, Miller, Taylor, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent) and three nays (Councilmen Szymkowiak, Kopczynski and Horvath). ORDINANCES, FIRST READING ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) - 3501 West Washington Avenue. This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Horvath made a motion to refer the ordinance, along with the petition, to the Area Plan Commission, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $350,000 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER SINKING AND BUILDING FUND, TO PROJECT CS -7, OLIVE STREET SANITARY SEWER TRUNK RECONSTRUCTION, WITHIN SAID FUND. This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion to set the ordinance for public hearing and second reading on March 10, 1975, seconded by Councilman Miller. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $72,500.00 FROM THE SEWAGE WORKS IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR STEP ONE OF THE LABORATORY RENOVATION AND ENLARGEMENT. This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Newburn made a motion to set the ordinance for publ hearing and second reading on March 10, 1975, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $12,600.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC SAFETY (continued)