06-11-73 Council Meeting Minutes

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RECUILAR MRRTT C, JUNE 11, 1973 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LAND (NORTHWEST CORNER OF IRELAND ROAD - IRONWOOD DRIVE INTERSECTION). Council President Nemeth made a motion that the ordinance be continued to the July 9, 1973, regular meeting of the Common Council, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 15 -16 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS AMENDED. Council President Nemeth made a motion that the ordinance be continued to the July 9, 1973, regular meeting of the Common Council, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $4,000.00 FROM ACCOUNT NO. U -12, "SERVICES PERSONAL - WAGES ", AND $8,000.00 FROM ACCOUNT NO. U -13, "SERVICES PERSONAL - EXTRA AND OVERTIME", TO ACCOUNT NO. U -252, "SERVICES CONTRACTUAL ", ALL ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES FACILITY BUDGET, 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. Stanley Prezybylinski, Manager of the Municipal Services Facility, made the presentation for the ordinance. He explained that he was responsible for maintenance of the vehicles within the city, and he briefly explained the reason for the requested transfer. He indicated that funds in Account No. U -252 have been spent because of various type of repairs required which could not be accomplished in the Municipal Services Facility. He indicated that the request for the additional $25,000 was only an estimate because of the fact that the vehicles are getting older and repairs are more frequent. Miss Virginia Guthrie, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, asked about the fund: being transferred from the Wages and Extra and Overtime Accounts. Mr. Przybylinski indicated that there was considerable absenteeism due to illness. Miss Guthrie asked if there was no replacement for these men, and she mentioned that she only questioned this because it is not known what the fall weather will bring. Mr. Przybylinski indicated that he was not taking all the money from that account. Miss Guthrie asked how much money had been expended from the 252 Account, and Mr. Przybylinski indicated that $40,000 had been spent. Miss Guthrie asked if the $12,000 would take care of the needs, and Mr. Przybylinski indicated that it would not. Councilman Kopczynski indicated that if the city had employed qualified mechanics, the repair work on the vehicles would not have to be contracted out. Mr. Przybylinski indicated that he doubted if some of the work could ever be accomplished. He indicated that his men were not in a position to repair the heavy equipment, transmissions and tires, and he indicated that the city could not pay qualified men. Councilman Kopczynski asked if a mechanic could be hired at $12,000, and Mr. Przybylinski indicate that there would also be quite an investment in additional equipment. He could not answer Councilman Kopczynski's question. Councilman Kopczynski felt the city should hire good mechanics and pay for them. Councilman Szymkowiak indicated that he hoped Councilman Kopczynski would ask for an increase in the budget for these men if that was the case. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by Councilman Parent. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND CLOW CORPORATION, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF: I. CAST IRON OR DUCTILE PIPE AND FITTINGS; II. MECHANICAL JOINT GATE VALVES FOR A PERIOD FROM JUNE 1, 1973, TO MAY 31, 1975, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $166,069.42. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. David Wells of the Engineering Department made the presentation for the ordinance. He explained that the bidding for this equipment takes place regularly and the same practice is followed. He also mentioned that the Bureau has operated under a similar contract in the past. Miss Virginia Guthrie, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, asked about the advantage of a two -year contract, and Mr. Wells indicated that this contract was the same as previous contracts because the Council had chosen to have two - year contracts. Miss Guthrie asked if this was a firm bid on the materials, and Mr. Wells indicated that it was. Council President Nemeth asked who the members of the Bureau of Water were, and Mr. Wells indicated that Mr. Roemer, Mr. Barcome and Mr. Farrand (new Director of the Department of Public Works) served as members on that board. Mr. James Roemer, City - Attorney, indicated that, at the time of the bids, Mr. Barcome, Mr. Richardson and he had been the Board members. He also indicated that the Clow Corporation had been the low qualified bidder. Council President Nemeth asked Mr. Wells to introduce the new Director of the Department of Public Works, Mr. Farrand, and Mr. Wells introduced Mr. Farrand to the Council members and audience. Councilman Kopczynski asked if the economic condition of the country was considered when the bids were let, and Mr. Roemer indicated that the bid was firm, and he felt it was an advantage to the city. Mr. Wells indicated that the city did not have to purchase the pipe if the economy should take a "nose dive ". Councilman Miller asked if the total appropriation of the last two years had been used, and Mr. Wells indicated that it had not been. Councilman Serge made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried.