10-28-57 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING .00TOBER 28, 1957 of all aspects of the amendments and their effects before action is taken, rather than the utilization of opinions formed on the basis of but a single aspect of the much broader problem. It would seem, as well, that study of the entire picture of truck traffic regulation in comparable communities, whose applicability is recognized by all parties concerned, be initiated. Further, we urge that every effort be made for representation in the study by all parties whose business or personal life may be affected, in addition to the parties immediately connected with the controversy, and that all parties be given ample opportunity to become aware of Council action and be heard in the matter. ADOPTED, on this 25th day of October, 1957, at South Bend, Indiana, by THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS S E A L CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF SOUTH BEND Councilman Carr made a motion that the communication be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Kroll seconded the motion. Motion carried. PETITION Petition to annex three strips;'of land from the present city limits east to Hickory Road and North of McKinley Highway. f Councilman Hahn made a motion that the petition be referred to the City Planning Commission. Councilman Carr seconded the motion. Motion carried. CONTROLLER'S REPORT OF SEPTEMBER, 1957 Balance on.hand first of Month ---------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- $3,010,727.04 Receipts during month-------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- $ 793,763.74 Disbursements---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- $11100,118.74 Balance on hand October 1, 1957------------------------------------------------ ------ -- --- --- -- ------ $2,704,372.60 Councilman-Erler made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY: The Board of Public Works and Safety received the following report which was in reply to a request by the Board for and investigation: October 28th, 1957 RE: Drewry's Ltd. To the Members of the Common Council: Gentlemen: On the 15th; 16th and 17th of October, 1957, Sgt. R. J. Podell inspected the chimneys at the Drewry Plant: On each occasion he found no soot eminating from the chimneys and less than 2% smoke coming out. On October 23rd, 1957, Sgt. Podell interrigat4 Mr. Nelson Mr. Nelson, the Chief Engineer, and he informed me that smoke seldom is seen coming from the chimneys since they converted to oil fired burners and, in addition, have in operation in the boiler room a moke warning devise and a smoke indicator. The investigation revealed an exceptionally efficient and clean operation. Yours sincerely, ` /s/ Sgt. R. J. Podell R. J. Podell, Sgt. Sanitation Officer Board of Health P;b Councilman Carr made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Christman seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE: To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FI0 M THE GENERAL FUND $280.00 TO OFFICE OF CITY JUDGE, ACCOUNT 216A TRAVEL EXPENSES - BAILIFF, $200.00 AND TO OFFICE OF CITY JUDGE, ACCOUNT 216B, TRAVEL EXPENSES - PROBATION OFFICER, $80.00, ALL OF THE BUDGET FOR THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR 1957, AND DECLARING AN EXTRAORDINARY EMERGENCY, respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion it should be reported favorable. /s/ G. W. Carr, Chairman Councilman Glass made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Kroll seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE: To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FROM THE GENERAL FUND $1600.00 TO OFFICE OF CONTROLLER, ACCOUNT B -241 ADVERTISING & PUBLICATION OF NOTICES $400.00, AND TO OFFICE OF CONTROLLER, ACCOUNT B -59 SOCIAL SECURITY $1200.00, ALL OF THE BUDGET FOR THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR 1957, AND DECLARING AN EXTRAORDINARY EMERGENCY, Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion it should be reported favorable. /s/ G. W. Carr, Chairman Councilman Tellson made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Hahn seconded the motion. Motion carried.