03-28-77 Council Meeting Minutes

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r_iiv REGULAR MEETING MARCH 28, 1977 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED) BILL NO. 42 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $23,040.00 FROM THE ANTI - RECESSION FUND COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE COUNTER- CYCLICAL GRANT, FOR VARIOUS BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE. This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading April 13,1977, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 43 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $40,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO-AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FOR VARIOUS BUILDING CODE COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRA- TION AND FINANCE. This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading April 13, 1977, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Mrs. Jane Swan, 2022 Swygart, indicated there was an article in the South Bend Tribune concerning the housing across the country and the trend away from cities persists. She said that Chicago has not been effected by this trend because of a recent ruling requiring employees to live within the city limits. Miss Kathleen Cekanski, Council attorney, indicated she had talked with Mrs. Esther Waldon, 7272 S. Fellows,, and she wants to bring to the Council's attention the problem of non - enforcement of the no smoking rule on City busses. Council President Parent asked the City Clerk's office to refer this to the City Attorney. Mr. Frederick Mutzl,, 320 Parkovash, indicated he would like to back this lady up regarding smoking on busses.. Council Member Kopczynski indicated he re- ceived quite a few calls on this problem. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Report from Area Plan - 240 Rue DeVille. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading April 13, 1977, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Council Member Kopczynski made a motion that the Council have only one meeting in April, and that meeting be April 13, 1977, at 7:00 p.m., seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. Council Member Serge asked the City Clerk's office to write a letter to the State Highway Com- mission, about the lack of street lights between St. Mary's College and St. Joseph High School. Council Member Adams indicated that she had not notified all Council Members when she had a com- mittee meeting. Council President Parent indicated that this was not necessary, however, if a Council Member sponsors a bill, he should be notified of a committee meeting even if he is not a member. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new., Council Member Taylor made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: CITY CLERK PRESIDENT �, - J^-1 �__