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1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 2 1998 <br />APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - BUILDING BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM <br />Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and <br />the American Red Cross, 3220 East Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana, for. the costs of landscaping <br />improvements in the front yard of the Red Cross. Mr. Caldwell noted that the Agreement is in the <br />amount of $241.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and <br />carried, the Agreement was approved and executed. <br />APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - BUILDING BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM <br />Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and <br />Mr. Robert Brunke, 1608 East LaSalle, for the planting of two pear trees on their front lawn. Mr. <br />Caldwell noted that the Agreement is in the dmount of $100.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by <br />Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed. <br />APPROVAL OF 1999 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES <br />Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the 1999 Holidays <br />Schedule for City Employees was approved, as follows: <br />New Year's Day <br />Good Friday <br />Memorial Day <br />Independence Day <br />Labor Day <br />Veteran's Day <br />Thanksgiving Day <br />Day after Thanksgiving <br />Friday, January 1, 1999 <br />Friday, April 2, 1999 <br />Monday, May 31, 1999 <br />Monday July 5, 1999 <br />Monday, September 6, 1999 <br />Thursday, November 11, 1999 <br />Thursday, November 25, 1999 <br />Friday, November 26, 1999 <br />In addition to the nine (9) designated holidays above, employees may chose one (1) additional holiday <br />from the holidays listed below: <br />Martin Luther King nay Monday, January 18, 1999 <br />President's Day Monday, February 15, 1999 <br />Columbus Day Monday, October 11, 1999 <br />Monday after Christmas Monday, December 27, 1999 <br />Employee's Birthday <br />APPROVE LICENSE APPLICATION - SECOND HAND DEALER <br />Mr. Caldwell stated that the following scondhand dealers license application has been received: <br />NAME: English Rose <br />BY: Susan Kessler <br />ADDRESS: 116 South Taylor <br />FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELLING: Antiques <br />Mr. Caldwell further advised that favorable recommendations have been received from the Bureau <br />Of Traffic and Lighting, Department of Code Enforcement, Police Department and Fire Department <br />concerning the above application. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Caldwell <br />and carried, the above license application was approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's <br />Office for issuance of a license. <br />DENIAL OF REQUEST TO PURCHASE PROPERTY AT 1036 LINCOLNWAY EAST <br />Mr. Caldwell stated that unfavorable recommendations have been received by Community and <br />Economic Development and the Department of Code Enforcement in reference to a request as <br />submitted by Mr. Steve Garman, Post Office Box 562, South Bend, Indiana to purchase the City - <br />owned property at 1036 Lincolnway East. Community and Economic Development has stated that <br />the property is approximately 29,000 square feet and is bordered on the west by Bowman Creek. <br />Although Bowman Creek is not currently an attraction at this location, it is a natural waterway and <br />any City properties that may be adjacent to it should remain in City ownership. Upon a motion made <br />by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the request was denied. <br />