08-27-79 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING G AUGUST 27, 1979 Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee of the Whole on Monday, August 17, 1979, at 7:02 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Horvath presiding. BILL NO. 93 -79 A BILL AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AND TRUST INDENTURE AND BONDS, AND APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF THE LEASE AND TRUST INDENTURE, BOND AND LEASE AND AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS AND APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 23 -79 OF THE SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RE- LATING TO THE IRELAND /IRONWOOD ASSOCIATES PROJECT. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Kenneth Fedder, attorney for the Economic Development Commission, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this $710,000 bond issue would be used for the acquisition of land and construction of a facility to be located on the southeast corner of Ireland and Ironwood. He said approximately 22 new jobs would be created. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable; seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 94 -79 A BILL APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF THE TRUST INDENTURE, USER AGREEMENT AND MORTGAGE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF, AND APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 24 -79 OF THE SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RE- LATING TO THE SMITH -ZEISZ COMPANY, INC., AN INDIANA CORPORATION, PROJECT. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Kenneth Fedder, attorney for the Economic Development Commission, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this $50,000 bond issue would be used for the construction of a new facility to be located at 54506 North Ironwood. He said approximately four new jobs will be created. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to re- commend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion car- ried. BILL NO. 95 -79 A BILL APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF TRUST INDENTURE, REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF, AND APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 22 -79 OF THE SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RELATING TO THE HUNTLEY A. HORNBECK AND MARY HORNBECK PROJECT. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Kenneth Fedder, attorney for the Economic Development Commission, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated that the $600,000 bond issue would be used for the acquisition of real estate and a facility located at 210 North Ironwood Drive. He said that approximately five new jobs will be created. Council Member Miller made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion car- ried. BILL NO. 85 -79 A BILL ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND CERTAIN TERRITORY CONTIGOUS, THERETO. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Robert Parker, Deputy City Attorney, made the presentz tion for the bill. He said that approximately 3.95 square mile tract would be annexed, including the Michiana Regional Airport. He said there were twenty -four property owners and fourteen have. filed a petition requesting that the land be annexed. He said that in compliance with annexa- tion statutes the Boards of Public Works, Public Safety and Water Works have adopted appropriate resolutions showing the time and method of furnishing of municipal services to the territory. He asked that the bill be amended in Section I by adding A through N; in Section II by adding O.P,Q; and Section III by Adding R. Council Member ADams made a motion to amend the bill, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion carried. Council Member Kopczynski asked what expenses the City would encumber as far as the operation of the airport. Mr. Parker indicated the City would maintain the roadways that were annexed, and as far as the airport is concerned they would have primary responsibility for the investigation of thefts and disturbances. He indicated that the City presently responds to all fire calls at the airport. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. BILL NO. 90 -79 A BILL APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND LAYNE- NORTHERN, MISHAWAKA, INDIANA FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TEST WELL (MAYFLOWER PLAZA ON INDIANA TOLL ROAD) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $4,850.00. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Bill Dillon, of the Water Works, made the presentatioi for the bill. He indicated that the purpose of this test well is to find out if the City can get quality water from that area, so that other wells can be constructed in the area. Council Member Adams made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 96 -79 A BILL APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF PROVIDING FUNDING FOR THE POLICE DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM. THIS APPROPRIATION WILL 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 opponents were given an opportunity to be heard.