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<br />community building. He felt this was not realistic and new units would have to be constructed.
<br />Councilman Horvath talked about the "phasing out" of many of the federal programs the city was
<br />involved in. He wondered about the problems this project would create in the future. He
<br />supported, however, the program for construction of housing units for the elderly. Mr. Brademas
<br />indicated that the housing would be constructed and then financed on a 40 -year mortgage and, if
<br />there was no subsidy at that time, it would not create too great a problem. The developer would
<br />be responsible for the amortization of paying off the mortgage. Councilman Serge indicated that
<br />a monthly rental price had been mentioned at the Area Plan Commission hearing of $190. He
<br />wondered if the construction of a fence around the facility would be added to the total price, and
<br />Mr. Brademas indicated that that would be correct. Councilman Serge wondered about the screening
<br />of the applicants, and Mr. Brademas stated that the federal government requires a check on the
<br />future tenants which would include a credit check. If the lease requirements were not met, the
<br />tenants may be evicted; however, he felt there would be no problems with the elderly. He stated
<br />that the elderly make excellent tenants. He stated that, since the Area Plan Commission hearing
<br />and the mention of the $190 a month figure, the Section 8 Program had been changed somewhat and
<br />the increase was necessary to $200 a month.
<br />Council President Parent made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Common
<br />Council, as amended, seconded by Councilman Serge. Councilman Kopczynski talked about the minorit]
<br />groups in the Western Manor Apartments. He asked about Harbor Homes and the LaSalle Park area.
<br />Mr. Brademas indicated that across the country, in terms of family units in low -rent public
<br />housing, from 80% to 900 of the families were minorities. For the elderly, 10% to 15% were
<br />minorities. Councilman Kopczynski indicated that the retired black people were moving south. He
<br />indicated that the City of South Bend was approximately 15% black. He could not understand how
<br />this type of construction could be in line with the open housing aspect. He felt programs such as
<br />these were concentrating minorities in one specific area. Mr. Brademas indicated that he would
<br />provide housing accommodations to everyone regardless of race, color or creed. Unless there was
<br />a major change in the thinking of the communities, the number of minority elderly would be less
<br />than 10 %. There was a call for the question. Councilman Szymkowiak wondered what had happened
<br />to his amendment concerning the construction of a fence around the property. Chairman Newburn
<br />indicated that there had been no second to Councilman Szymkowiak's amendment. Councilman Serge
<br />indicated that he would second such an amendment. Chairman Newburn indicated that, at the appro-
<br />priate time, there had been no second made, and he would not accept a second to that motion at
<br />this time. There was another call for the question. Chairman Newburn asked for a roll call vote
<br />on the motion to stop debate. The motion to stop debate carried by a roll call vote of five ayes
<br />(Councilmen Serge, Taylor, Horvath, Newburn and Parent) and four nays (Councilmen Szymkowiak,
<br />Miller, Kopczynski and Nemeth). The motion to recommend the ordinance favorably to the Common
<br />Council, as amended, carried.
<br />ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FIXING MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM
<br />SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS
<br />AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
<br />INDIANA, WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
<br />RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT"FOR
<br />THE YEAR OF 1975.
<br />This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
<br />opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. William Hojnacki, Director of the Department
<br />of Human Resources and Economic Development, made the presentation for the ordinance. He explainec
<br />that the salaries reflected those minimum and maximum salaries of persons in his department. He
<br />stated that only three positions were new, those being the Environmental Coordinator dealing with
<br />substandard buildings, etc., the Director of Community Affairs dealing with citizen participation,
<br />and the Director of the Bureau of Planning and Management responsible for all Community Development
<br />planning and management activities. He stated that the remainder of the positions were Manpower
<br />positions. He indicated that the salary of the Counseling Placement Specialist II was in error anc
<br />the maximum should be amended to read $12,500 rather than $12,100 because this individual was
<br />already at the maximum.
<br />Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, wondered about the other
<br />positions and the establishment of a range to provide increases during the year. Mr. Hojnacki
<br />indicated that the Manpower budget year runs from October to October. Community Development would
<br />probably run from June to June. He explained that the positions are not programmed for raises.
<br />Mr. Evans wondered if any of the salaries were dictated by the federal government. Mr. Hojnacki
<br />indicated that the salaries were dictated to a point and all salaries are listed within the prograr
<br />Mr. Evans wondered about the number of persons under Mr. Hojnacki's jurisdiction, and Mr. Hojnacki
<br />indicated that there were 124 individuals. Mr. Evans wondered how the director's salary was
<br />justified under the Manpower Program. Mr. Hojnacki indicated that the qualifications were con -
<br />siderable and the manpower field was very technical. Mr. Evans wondered about the availability of
<br />these types of persons in the Manpower Program. Mr. Hojnacki indicated that industry has
<br />specialists; likewise, education. He indicated that it was difficult to find someone with
<br />experience in education and governmental areas. Mr. Evans wondered if there was a shortage of
<br />these types of persons. Mr. Hojnacki indicated that he could not answer that question. Mr. Evans
<br />indicated that he was trying to draw a comparison with the proposed salaries and the salaries of
<br />employees within the city budget. He indicated that the proposed salaries were somewhat higher
<br />than some of the cabinet positions. He feltthis meant that eventually the administrative persons
<br />might look to the federalprograms for better - paying jobs. He wondered if the federal positions ans
<br />salaries were based on the cost of living in Washington, D.C. If so, this was not right, and he
<br />expressed concern with tax funds, not just South Bend taxes. He indicated that, if some of the
<br />people were receiving the maximum, any decrease would be difficult. Councilman Nemeth wondered if
<br />job descriptions had been written for the positions listed in the ordinance. Mr. Hojnacki stated
<br />that, in the Community Development proposals, there were descriptions of the positions. Mrs. Iren(
<br />Mutzl, 320 Parkovash, a member of the Fair Tax Association, asked if all the positions were filled,
<br />except the three positions Mr. Hojnacki had identified. Mr. Hojnacki indicated that all positions
<br />were filled except two. Mrs. Mutzl stated that the city already had a substandard building directs
<br />She wondered about the need for another position dealing with substandard buildings. She expresses
<br />concern about the high salaries as did Mr. Evans. Councilman Taylor indicated that some of the
<br />councilmen wished to take a second look at the ordinance. He made a motion to continue the public
<br />hearing on the ordinance until the second regular meeting in May. Council President Parent seconde
<br />the motion. The motion carried.
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