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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 28, 2009 BILL NO. 79-09 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 9 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE BY INCLUDING REGULATIONS FOR LIMITED PARKING WHERE A FEE IS CHARGED ON NON-RESIDENTIAL AREAS This bill had first reading. Councilmember Rouse made a motion to refer this bill to the Residential Neighborhoods Committee and set it for Public Hearing and third Reading on October 12, 2009. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilmember Puzzello advised that the Greenhouse and Conservatories under the guidance of the Botanical Society President Martha Lewis have been working diligently this past summer cleaning and preserving those historic buildings. She stated that she would like to revisit the issue of funding for those facilities. Councilmember LaFountain reiterated what Councilmember Puzzello said and asked Park Superintendent Phil St. Clair to see what funds are available and to work toward “green initiatives” with the University of Notre Dame. He encouraged seeking grants and funding for “green solutions.” Councilmember Henry Davis advised that he is concerned with the City’s policy on sewer back-ups. He stated that his direct concern was how residents are treated when they called after having a sewage back up that is clearly not their fault. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to come before the Council at this time. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR There was no one present wishing to speak to the Council at this time. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the President Derek D. Dieter adjourned the meeting at 9:08 p.m. ATTEST: ATTEST: ____________________________ ____________________________ John Voorde, City Clerk Derek D. Dieter, President 19