12-02-09 Community/Campus Advisory Coalition ( CCAC)

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~,~~a F` ` ,r x.,'.= ~' '~ i'.,~ r ~ , r.:., ~. .-. ~,e; .. ~:~~F Community/Campus Advisory Coalition (CCAC) 0~: `~S iyf ~;I ~''}. ~ l -: ~c The December 2, 2009 meeting of the Community/Campus Advisory Coalition was held at the University of Notre Dame downtown office. The meeting was called to order at approximately 3:30 p.m. by South Bend Common Council at Large Member AI "Buddy" Kirsits. Council Member Kirsits welcomed everyone in attendance and asked that everyone introduce themselves. Attendees included: Assistant City Attorney Ann-Carol Nash, South Bend Common Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Common Council Member Ann Puzzello, University of Notre Dame Representatives, Student Body President Grant Schmidt, William Kirk, Brian Coughlin, Tim Sexton and Observer Reporter Megan Hemler, Holy Cross Representatives Joe Garvey and Sarah Fugarino, Robinson Center Adult Program Coordinator Marguerite Taylor, Alcoholic Beverage Board Member Mike Carrington, Attorney Richard Nussbaum, Landlords of Off- Campus Housing Representative Mark Kramer, Northeast Neighborhood Representative, Bill Stenz and other unidentified members of the community. Crime and Safety Meeting Notre Dame representatives enthusiastically discussed the details of the first meeting of anew group formed to address off campus safety issues. The meeting, held at the Robinson Center on November 12th, was attended by about 100 people and brought together both students and neighborhood residents with the common goal of safety for everyone in the neighborhoods. One major goal will be organizing a neighborhood watch program. Grant Schmidt will be talking to Holy Cross and Saint Mary's representatives about joining the group at the next meeting. The next Crime and Safety meeting will be held on December 10th at 4:00 p.m. at the Fire Station at 803 N. Notre Dame Avenue. Officer Hecklinski of the South Bend Police Department will be attending. Tim Sexton said they will report the group's progress to CCAC.