12-09-40 Council Meeting Minutes

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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY November 28, 1940 TO THE C0181ON COUNCIL: At the regular meeting of the Common Council on October 14, 1940, a request was made of the Board of Works and Safety as to the status of the petition for street lights at the corner of Oakside and Dale Ave., Oakside and High St., and Woodside and Dale Ave. This petition was referred to Mr. Qualls for investigation and report and he has recommended the installation of a 4000 lumen overhead mast arm light at the intersection of Dale Ave.,.and Oakside Blvd., at a cost of $32.40 per year The installation of boulevard lights at this location is not recommended. We have ,written Dr. E. J. Cain, one of the petitioners advising him of Mr. Qualls' recommendation. The Board of Public Works and Safety is of the opinion that a 4000 lumen light should be installed, but they do not fapprove of the boulevard type construction. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY Clyde E. Williams, Chairman Councilman Hull made a motion that the report be tabled. The motion was adopted by a unanimous favorable vote. REPORT OF CITY PLAN COI+RAISSION Dec. 6, 1940 To the Common Council City of South Bend, Ind. Gentlemen: At the regular meeting of the City Plan Commission, Dec. 5, 1940, a plat was submitted for their approval of the subdivision of a portion of the light industrial territory fronting on Esther St. south of the old watch factory into building lots for residence development. This plat is to be known as John Adams 1st Addition and is now zoned "D" light industrial and "E" height and area district. The City Plan Commission recommends that the zoning classification of this subdivision be changed to "B "'residence district and "A" height and area district. Yours truly, D. Pi00112V , Sect. It was agreed to consider report at time ordinance is read. REPORT OF THE CITY CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND - For the Month of October, 1940 Balance on Hand First of Month ------------------------- -- -- --- - -- $858,765.44: Total Balance and Receipts - - - -- - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -- -- - -- 41,144,586.53 Balance - - - -- '-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - $953,315.72 Councilman Pulaski made a motion that the report be accepted. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE REDUCING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR 1941 AND TRANSFERRING THE AMOUNT SO REDUCED TO THE GENERAL FUND., The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes - 0 nays. `after third reading in full. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $500.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT FOR MOTOR E0,91PMENT AND DECLARING AN' EME:RGENCY.