12-15-75 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 15, 1975 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) If an agreement is reached with the owner on demolition or rehabilitation, the Board could grant additional time to the owner for repairing the structure. Mr. Stokes indicated that all this takes a considerable length of time. He stated that a two -week bidding period is also necessary and then another month is given before the house is actually demolished. Councilman Serge in- dicated that he was pleased with the demolition of homes in his district. Mr. Stokes indicated that he felt his staff had responded well to the numerous complaints received. Councilman Kopczynski asked for a list identifying the properties being considered for demolition and the condition of each property and action taken by the Board, if any. He felt that many structures he had viewed should be demolished and were not. Mr. Stokes indicated that he had that informa- tion available and could supply such a list to Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE BALANCE OF $24,000.03 FROM THE URBAN REDEVELOPMENT FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. 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 explained the state law allowed for the transfer of funds from a dormant fund to the General Fund. He stated that the funds in the Urban Re- development Fund were unused and standing idle and the city was allowed to transfer out of this fund. Councilman Miller made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Common Council seconded by Councilman Taylor. Councilman Kopczynski wondered if there would be a deficit in the General Fund, and Mr. Vance indicated that, since the General Fund did not have a working balance with this appropriation and after the fall tax distribution and repayment of temporary loans, the General Fund would have a balance of approximately $500,000 as of December 31. The motion carries At this time, Chairman Newburn expressed his thanks to the citizens of South Bend and the Council for the opportunity to serve as a Council member. He indicated that his concern for the city would not lessen because of the ending of his term of office. He indicated that he was pleased with the contacts he has had with the citizens. He expressed regret in having to lose an active part in the legislative branch of government. He talked about the disagreements within the Council and felt differences of opinion were needed for the betterment of the community for its citizens. He then indicated that the Council would take a short recess. Recessed at 8:40 p.m. Reconvened at 9:00 p.m. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $195,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS FIRE EQUIPMENT, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS BUREAU OF FIRE SAFETY. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Councilman Horvath made a motion to continue this ordinance to January 19, 1976, regular meeting of the Council, seconded by Councilman Dzymkowiak. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Councilman Taylor made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried. ATTEST: C TY CLERK REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED Be it remembered that the regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of South Bend re- convened in the Council Chambers at 9:01 p.m., Council President Parent presiding and nine member! present. REPORT FROM THE SUB - COMMITTEE ON MINUTES To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your sub - committee on the inspection and supervision of the minutes would respectfully report that it has inspected the minutes of the November 1975, regular meeting of the Council and found them correct. The sub - committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved. s/ Roger 0. Parent Councilman Taylor made a motion that the report be accepted as read, placed.-on file and the minutes be approved, seconded by Councilman Miller. The motion carried. REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Councilman Kopczynski made a motion to waive the reading of the report of the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried:by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent).