Laserfiche WebLink
REGULAR MEETING JUNE 7, 1976 <br />REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED <br />to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. <br />ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING <br />WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, <br />INDIANA,.CERTAIN LAND (18183 and 18163 <br />IRELAND ROAD) . <br />This ordinance had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to refer this ordinance to <br />the City Engineer and the Public Works Committee, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion <br />carried. <br />ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING <br />CHAPTER 40 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SOUTH <br />BEND, INDIANA (18181 and 18163 IRELAND <br />ROAD) . <br />This ordinance had first reading. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to refer this ordinanc� <br />to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Horvath. The motion carried. <br />PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR <br />Mr. Maurice Cohen, 725 E. Eckman, indicated he had tried four doors before he found one that was <br />open in order to get into the building tonight. He said he thought all doors should be open for <br />fire purposes. Council President Parent directed the City Clerk's office to write a letter to <br />the Commissioners that the doors should be left open, or the ones that are left open should be <br />designated. <br />UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br />Council Member Taylor indicated that the Committee had met on the ordinance establishing fire <br />lanes at the Scottsdale Mall. He said the majority viewpoint was to leave the responsibility <br />of keeping the fire lanes clear with the owners and operators of the mall. He said he personally <br />felt that since we have the enabling legislation that allows for such a contract the citizens <br />would be best served by passing the ordinance; however, the Committee's recommendation is not to <br />approve the contract. A discussion ensued, as to whether or not to handle the ordinance at this <br />meeting, or the next regularly scheduled meeting. Council Member Taylor made a motion that the <br />ordinance be continued until the next regularly scheduled Council meeting, seconded by Council <br />Member Miller. The motion carried, with Council Member Horvath opposing. <br />NEW BUSINESS <br />Council President Parent presented the proposed rules and regulations of the City Council, prepa <br />by the Council attorney. He said this was a major revision of the Municipal Code. He said he <br />would like the Council, as well as other civic associations who deal with the Council, to help <br />with these proposed rules. He indicated that the AAUW, in accordance with their request, had <br />participated with the Council attorney on this matter. <br />Police Chief Borkowski made a report of the Police Department since he took the position of chief <br />"I was asked to serve our Community as Chief of Police beginning the first of the year. With <br />that responsibility facing me, I asked for certain individuals to work in positions of divisiona <br />chiefs and captains and lieutenants. The combined experience of these superior officers have led <br />them to make certain recommendations that by implementation we thought would speed us along a <br />smooth road of service. Each and every person has demonstrated dedication. The smooth road has <br />turned rocky at times and we must re- assess new ideas and approaches continually. Even at that, <br />crime is a social problem and should be better controlled by a concerned, willing citizenry. Muc <br />of the police effort is in an area of service whether at home or away. Most of our officers do <br />participate in some citizen or church group that frequently uses the experience of the officers <br />in the area of most concern to them. We have been trying to serve in a way beneficial to all <br />based on information coming to us. We are open to suggestions and methods of improving our talen <br />and have tried to demonstrate that. <br />ACCOMPLISHMENTS, ACTIVITIES AND INVOLVEMENTS <br />FIRST 1/3 OF 1976 <br />1. Crimes against persons have decreased 17.5% reported to police. These are the major categori <br />of murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. <br />3. 32% of robberies have been cleared by arrest. <br />3. Crimes against property has been rising causing an increase in effort but resulting in less <br />success against these sneaky hoodlums burglarizing our homes and stealing anything not fastened d <br />securely. At the same time fewer vehicles are being stolen. <br />4. Almost 8,000 separate cases have been reported to the department. <br />5. Over $28,000 in burglarized property has been recovered, this being $7,000 more than last yea <br />Recoveries in property lost in robberies has doubled. <br />6. About 200 more accidents have been investigated and about 200 more moving violation tickets <br />have been issued. The state and county benefit from this effort more than the city in dollar <br />distribution as a result. <br />7. The special operations section reports the narcotics unit has established cases 87 times <br />already for sale or possession. <br />8. The tactical unit effected 18 arrests for cases connected with receiving stolen property. <br />9. Sick and injured time is running behind last year. We are grateful for this. <br />10. The vice unit counts 56 arrests for gambling or liquor law violations and has had many pre - <br />crnni-Ai -i nnc Ai- i-ho a+ -=+-n l a-vscl <br />