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<br />REGULAR MEETING MARCH 24, 2003
<br />APPROVE AGENCY CONTRACT FOR PARTICIPATION - AMERICORPS - UNITED WAY
<br />OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
<br />Mr. Gilot advised that the Board is in receipt of a Contract between the City of South Bend and
<br />United Way of St. Joseph County, for participation in the AmeriCorps Program. Therefore, upon
<br />a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the Contract was approved and
<br />executed.
<br />APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - FENCING AT TECH DATA - DIVISION "A" -
<br />CAL -PRO FENCE COMPANY - PROJECT NO. 103-023
<br />Mr. Gilot advised that the Board is in receipt of a Construction Contract between the City of South
<br />Bend and Cal -Pro Fence Company, 1700 West Ford Street, South Bend, Indiana, for the above
<br />referred to project. It was noted that this Contract is in the amount of $61,831.00. Therefore upon
<br />a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the Contract was approved and
<br />executed.
<br />DENY REQUEST - TO CLOSE STREET - WASHINGTON FROM NOTRE DAME AVENUE
<br />TO ST. PETERS STREET - BLOCK PARTY
<br />Mr. Gilot stated that unfavorable recommendations have been received by the Division of
<br />Engineering, Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a request as submitted
<br />by Mr. Matthew Hyde, 819 East Washington Street, South Bend, Indiana, to conduct the above
<br />referred to block party on April 26, 2003 from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Mr. Hyde was present and
<br />stated he has hired security for this event and that the block party would be held during the daytime
<br />hours. He also stated he would work with the City to comply with whatever means necessary. Mr.
<br />Gilot advised Mr. Hyde that he could reapply with written proof from the Police Department that
<br />offered assurance all problems addressed by the Police Department would be resolved. Upon a
<br />motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the recommendation was denied.
<br />APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE
<br />SCLEROSIS WALK
<br />Mr. Gilot stated that favorable recommendations have been received by Traffic and Lighting, Park
<br />Department, Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a request as submitted
<br />by Ms. Dawn Czarnik, 232 West Joliet Street, Schererville, Indiana to conduct the above referred
<br />to walk on May 10, 2003, from 11:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., on the designated route as submitted.
<br />Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the recommendation was
<br />approved.
<br />APPROVAL OF LICENSE APPLICATION FOR MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT - SALON
<br />NOUVEAU - 1733 NORTH IRONWOOD
<br />Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations from Ms. Cheryl Capelin,
<br />1733 North Ironwood, South Bend, Indiana for a License Application for a Massage Establishment.
<br />Favorable recommendations were received from the Fire Department, Police Department, Building
<br />Commissioner and the Police Department. Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr.
<br />Littrell and carried, the License Application was approved.
<br />UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION - PETITION TO VACATE AN ALLEY NEAR 1200
<br />BLOCK WEST JEFFERSON BOULEVARD
<br />Mr. Gilot indicated that Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Newbill, 1217 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend,
<br />Indiana, submitted a request for an alley vacation near the 1200 block West Jefferson. Mr. Gilot
<br />advised the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations concerning this request from the
<br />Division of Engineering, Police Department, Bureau of Sanitation, Department of Economic
<br />Development, and the Department of Public Works. The Area Plan Commission recommends denial
<br />of this request. This alley serves as access not only for the adjoining properties, but also the multi-
<br />family complex located on the northern half of the block. Vacating this alley will make it more
<br />difficult for the residents of this complex to access their parking area. The Fire Department concurs.
<br />Engineering stated that if the alley were to be vacated, the petitioner will be responsible for closing
<br />the curb and sidewalk. Upon a motion made by Mr. Gilot, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the
<br />Board instructed the Clerk of the Board to forward a letter to the homeowner advising them of the
<br />recommendations and comments.
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