10-09-61 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 9,1961 ORDINANCE NO. 4407 - - -61 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS OF SAID CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO BE APPLIED ON THE COST OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM, SANITARY AND OTHER SEWERS TO MAPLE ROAD FOR THE NORTHWEST INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AREA, AS WELL AS IN THE AREA OF LAFAYETTE BOULEVARD AND IROQUOIS AVENUE LOCATED NORTH OF THE ST, JOSEPH RIVER AND IN THE CHIPPEWA AVENUE AND IRELAND ROAD AREAS; ALSO, FOR THE ACQUIRING OF LANDS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY FOR A NEW SAMPLE STREET BRIDGE AND FOR MAKING MAJOR THOROUGHFARE IMPROVEMENTS AND ACQUIRING OF RIGHTS -OF -WAY THEREFOR, TOGETHER WITH THE INCIDENTAL EXPENSES TO BE INCURRED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Muszynski made a motion for suspension of rules. Councilman Ladewski seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 8ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Councilman Coleman). The Ordinance was then given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Councilman Coleman). ORDINANCE, FIRST AND SECOND READING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF ONE MILLION, ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,100.00.00) TO BE APPLIED ON THE COST OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM, SANITARY AND OTHER SEWERS TO MAPLE ROAD FOR THE NORTHWEST INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AREA, AS WELL AS IN THE AREA OF LAFAYETTE BOULEVARD AND IROQUOIS AVENUE LOCATED NORTH OF THE ST. JOSEPH RIVER AND IN THE CHIPPEWA AVENUE AND IRELAND ROAD AREAS; ALSO, FOR THE ACQUIRING OF LANDS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY FOR A NEW SAMPLE STREET BRIDGE, AND FOR MAKING MAJOR THOROUGHFARE IMPROVEMENTS AND ACQUIRING OF RIGHTS -OF -WAY THEREFOR, TOGETHER WITH THE INCIDENTAL EXPENSES TO BE INCURRED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Lehman made a motion that the Ordinance be set for public hearing on November 13, 1961. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried. Public hearing ordered and notice to taxpayers by legal publication given as required by law. ORDINANCE, FIRST AND SECOND READING AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE STREET AND TRAFFIC FUND, $1,458.48 The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the Ordinance be set for public hearing on November 13, 1961. Councilman Lehman seconded the motion. Motion carried, ORDINANCE, FIRST AND SECOND READING. AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN 1959 GENERAL STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND $2,317.21 The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Lehman made a motion that the Ordinance be set for public hearing on November 13, 1961. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE, FIRST AND SECOND READING AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT $500.00 The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full, Councilman Lehman made a motion that the Ordinance be set for public hearing on November 13, 1961. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried. TZF.SnT.1TTT0N WHEREAS, The Common Council of the City of South Bend is desirous of working more closely with the various appointed and elected officials of the City; and, WHEREAS, The Common Council wishes to become better informed of their activities, their plans, their budgets, and the general operations of the various departments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Common Council of the City of South Bend, shall hold an informal meeting immediately prior to the.first Council meeting of each quarter, said meeting to be held at 6:00 P.M., at a place designated by the President of the Council. BE_.IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That there be invited to said meetings such appointed or elected officials as might be deemed necessary to assist in providing a better liaison between the Council and the various departments of the City. /s/ Paul E. Krueper, Jr. MEMBER OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Councilman Krueper made a motion for adoption of the Resolution. Councilman Ladewski seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Councilman Coleman). NEW BUSINESS Councilman Tellson made a motion that the Urban Redevelopment and Housing Committee of the Council, the Park Depart- ment Board, The Housing Authority and the Redevelopment Commissioners meet with Mr. Sucher in his office on Friday, October 13th, 1961, at 7:00 P.M.. Councilman Lehman seconded the motion. Motion carried. Councilman Tellson remarked about the hazardous traffic situation on North Michigan Street at the entrance to Memorial Hospital by persons endeavoring to make a left turn into the Hospital entrance. He made a motion that this be referred to the Traffic and Transportation Committee of the Council. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion Motion carried.