11-24-75 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 24 1975 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) Mrs. Jane Swan, 2022 South Swygart Avenue, wondered how many bags would be furnished and at what intervals. Mr. Farrand indicated that 150 bags each year would be distributed and distribution would take place every six months. He indicated that additional bags would be sold for about 60% less than what could be purchased elsewhere. Councilman Serge felt the dogs would be a problem in getting into the bags. He wondered how many people in the city trash program at this time were paying customers. Mr. Farrand indicated that he was sure that there were people who did not pay their bills; however, he did not feel this was a problem. Councilman Serge wondered about the possibility of putting the filled bags inside the cans. Mr. Farrand indicated that, as long as the cans did not have to be picked up, he felt perhaps this could be responded to. He indicated that there was a limit on the maintenance per year for the vehicles of approximately $1,000. In the landfill, there were costs of 60% higher compaction. Councilman Kopczynski wondered if the Orbital compactors were available for direct_ purchase rather than just leasing. Mr. Otten stated that the trucks were available for sale; however, he did not recommend the outright sale of the trucks because of the benefits of the whole system. Councilman Kopczynski wondered about the price range, and Mr. Otten indicated that the price would range between $40,000 and $50,000 and two basic sizes of trucks were available. Councilman Miller wondered how many trucks had been purchased this year. Mr. Farrand indicated that three were purchased and three were proposed in the 1976 budget. Councilman Miller wondered if the trucks would last longer than three years. Mr. Farrand indicated that the cab and chassis was being replaced at three -year intervals, and the compactor at six -year intervals. Councilman Miller felt the Orbital System would be advantageous in terms of a clean system and less supervision. He felt the dollars did not prove out on a five - year basis. Mr. Farrand felt the Orbital System was less susceptible to increases in labor and landfill costs. Councilman Kopczynski wondered about any advantages of the regular system utilize by the city. Mr. Farrand felt the biggest advantage of the present system was that everyone was used to it and it provided more jobs. Council President Parent felt the Orbital System provided some means for the economy and he talked about inefficiencies in the present system. He felt the whole arrangement would have to be checked into. He felt he would probably want to go along with the present system for the time being. Councilman Nemeth indicated that, four years ago, a great deal of turmoil had been created with a new system. He felt that perhaps the Orbital System might be a better system; however, he stated that the Urban Observatory Program had conducted a survey and found overwhelming approval by the citizens of the present system. He felt, because of this, that the present system should not be changed. He also wondered about the possibility of laying off employees by going into a new system, and he stated that it would not be wise to do this at this time. Councilman Taylor felt it would be a mistake for the Council to "close the lid" on the topic of garbage and trash collection. He felt the Orbital System offered ecological advantages. He talked about the five -year contracts which would be utilized under the Orbital System, and he felt competition would be great every five years. He was hopeful that, if a better job was not done in the inner city, another look would be given to the Orbital System or another similar system. Councilman Horvath felt there might be a problem with trying to put bulky materials into the bags. He felt the program would not not fit into the community at this time. Councilman Nemeth made a motion that item 3J, Waste, be recommended favorably to the Common Orbital System, be stricken from the Council's Parent seconding the motion. being the regular budget for the Bureau of Solid Council and that item 3K, being the new proposed files. The motion carried, with Council President ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ALL PARKING GARAGE FEES AND FUNDS FOR THE YEAR 1976 TO THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE USES AND PURPOSES SET FORTH THEREIN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 190 OF THE ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF INDIANA OF 1955. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Michael Vance, Chief Deputy Controller, made the presentation for the ordinance. He indicated that there were no additional personnel added and the same level of expenditures was being discussed. He indicated that, in the other contractual services, there was an additional $8,000 to cover the repair of the outside surfaces of the Jefferson Street Garage. Councilman Miller wondered if this budget would go on computer in the future, and Mr. Vance state that it would as of January 1. Councilman Miller wondered about income projection, and Mr. Richard Hunt, Deputy Controller, indicated that the income from the garages and flat lots would approach the $260,000 to $280,000 mark. He stated that the income from the Parking Meter Depart- ment would approach approximately $140,000 to $150,000 with an additional $75,000 to $80,000 receipted into the Parking Meter Fund from collection of traffic violation fees. Councilman Miller asked about the balance in the fund, and Mr. Hunt indicated that he did not have that information readily available at this time. Councilman Miller made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Common Council, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ALL PARKING METER FEES AND FUNDS FOR THE YEAR 1976 TO THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE USES AND PURPOSES SET FORTH THEREIN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 208 OF THE ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF INDIANA OF 1965. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Michael Vance, Chief Deputy Controller, made the presentation for the ordinance. He indicated that the ordinance would appropriate funds to operate the parking meter "service department" and installation department. He indicated that the same budget as last year was being proposed with the exception of Account 241 which was included in order to print additional parking tickets.