07-08-68 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JULY 8, 1968 u RESOLUTION NO. 191 -68 (continued) used to purchase a two -way radio for use in the Electrical Department, which will cut down on man power on certain jobs and the men can be spread around town a little better. The one way radio they now have will be loaned out to::the Fire Department. Miss Virginia Guthrie: ked if the Fire Department had their own radios and the answer was yes. Councilman Allen inquired if the need in the Fire Department for this equipment was the increased hiring of men in the Fire Department. Councilman Zielinski made a motion that the Resolution be adop by a roll call vote. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. The Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, (Councilman Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Palmer, and Zielinski)... 0 nays,'1 absent (Councilman Wise). RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 192 -68 A RESOLUTION FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION IN ACCOUNT C -212, "POSTAGE ", OF THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM ACCOUNT C -214, "PRINTING, OTHER THAN OFFICE SUPPLIES ", ALL IN THE SAME CATEGORY, AND WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. WHEREAS, Certain extraordinary conditions have developed since the adoption of the existing annual budget, so that it is now necessary to appropriate more money than was appropriated in the annual budget for the various functions of City Government to meet such extraordinary contingencies; and WHEREAS, Additional funds for Account C -212, "Postage ", are urgently needed by the Office of the City Clerk to assure its ability to property perform its function and the sum of $1,000.00 is needed forthwith; and WHEREAS, In another account where it is not presently needed; and more specifically as follows, to wit: $1,000.00 in Account C -241 designated as "Printing, Other Than Office Supplies ". NOW, THEREFORE-, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, That the sum of $1,000.00 be transferred from Account C -241 designated as "Printing, Other Than Office Supplies ", to Account C -212, designated as "Postage ", both of said accounts being in the same category and all within the General Fund. /s/ Janet S. Allen Member of the Common Council This being the time set for public hearing on the above Resolution, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Mrs. Kathryn L. Blough, City Clerk, explained the extra money was needed because of the postage rate increase and an increase in the number of notices being sent to persons who have not paid parking tickets. Councilman Allen made a motion that the Resolution be adopted by a roll call vote. Councilman Craven seconded the motion. The Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Palmer, and Zielinski). 0 nays, 1 absent (Councilman Wise). UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Janet S. Allen brought to the attention of the Council Members that the Legal Department needs to_tightea up on the Ordinance concerning tree cutting, City Attorney, Arthur Frisk, said steps have al- ready been taken regarding the Ordinance that requires property owners to remove dead elatrees from their property. Councilman Szymkowiak said Fire Station No. 4 needs an exhaust fan in the kitchen, window screens, at least two showers, and a partition in the living quarters. NEW BUSINESS Residents from the Randolph - Sampson St. areaaaked the Members of the Common Council to call the area damaged by the storm of June 25, 1968, a disaster area. Mr. Charles R. Fenner, 1809 Randolph St., spoke in behalf of the residents. Councilman Reinke said he would like the City Attorney to declare this a disaster area and see if anything can be done. He also suggested that City Engineer Mr. Lloyd Taylor investigate the cause of the flooding and see what can be done. City Attorney, Arthur Frisk, said the city has no authority to make such a decision but the matter is under investigation. Other residents described the damage done to the property. Councilman Laven told them that there were other procedures to follow in reporting such matters such-:as calling the Mayor or the city engineer's office. Mrs. Claude Sedam, 2011 S. Ironwood Drive, said they came to the council as a last resort because of the results they have had so far. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried. Time: 10:30 P.M. ATTEST: APPROVED: