06-27-77 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 27, 1977 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponen were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Patrick McMahon, Director of Public Works, made the presentation for the bill. He said money would be used to repair a cooling coil and replace a drive shaft in the main blower unit of the Morris Civic Auditorium. He said the coil, subject to the severe winter, has been damaged and requires repair. He said the shaft, for reasons yet undetermined by his office, has become warped and as presently operating on a marginal basis. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. Council Member Dombrowski asked if the building engineer from Century Center could service this building also. Mr. McMahon indicated he could and he had looked into this problem. The motion carried. BILL NO. 70 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL MONIES TO VARIOUS FUNDS AS SET FORTH IN SECTION I. FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSE OF LIABILITY AND PROPERTY INSURANCE FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DURING THE PERIOD OF JULY 15 TO JANUARY 15, 1978. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Peter Mullen, City Controller, made the presentation for the bill. He said that in January a resolution was passed accepting the proposal of Aetna Insurance for the coverage of the City. He said that at that time he informed the Council that there would be a need for additional funds to pay premiums and audit costs. He said the funds, as detailed in the ordinance, will pay premiums owed for the period July 15, 1977 through Januar 15, 1978, and therefore, allow the City to maintain present coverage as it was bid. He said premium costs have been spread among several funds, in an attempt to place premium responsibilit on the source of exposure. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to recommend the bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 71 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $91500 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS POLICE DEPARTMENT. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent were given an opportunity to be heard. Division Chief Glenn Terry of the Police Department, mad the presentation for the bill. He said there was a need for twenty -eight new in -car chargers capable of handling a 700 milampre battery attached to existing portable radios and two charger units. One charger unit would hold and charge thirty batteries while not in use at the Police Department and the other would be a five unit charger for the Bureau of Communications' repair shop.- He said modifications to the 700 milampre system allows for better contact points in the charger unit, longer life of the battery while out of the charger and more sending power. He said the system would decrease down -time on radios, keeping the vehicles functioning and avail- able for regular beat assignment. He said a bid had been accepted in the amount of $8,673, and asked the bill be amended to that amount. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to amend the amount of this bill to $8,673, to conform with the bid, throughout the bill, seconded by Council President Parent. The motion carried. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 72 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $13,500 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF AD- MINISTRATION AND FINANCE. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Peter Mullen, City Controller, made the presentation for the bill. He said this money will be used to provide the funds for our new contract with the Humane Society. He said $24,000 was budgeted for the 1977 payment, however, this was before the reorganization of the Humane Society. He said the City has arranged to continue its own animal shelter. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 73 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $1,850 FROM THE ANTI - RECESSION FUND, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS COUNTER - CYCLICAL GRANT, FOR VARIOUS ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Peter Mullen, City Controller, made the presentation for the bill. He said one of the animal control vans was damaged beyond repair. He said a settlement from Allstate Insurance, in the amount of $1,546.10 has been received and an addition $1,850 is needed to replace the van. Council Member Adams reported the Personnel and Finance Committee recommended this bill to the Council favorable. Council Member Kopczynski made a moti to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The motion carried. BILL NO. 74 -77 A BILL APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND ; (1) MIDWEST CHLORINE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS; (2) VAN WATERS AND ROGERS, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND (3) WATCON, INC., SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF CHEMICALS FOR USE FROM JUNE 1, 1977 TO JUNE 1, 1978 . IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $48,773.75.