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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-25-17 Council Minutes I REPORT OF SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES TO THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND: THE SUB-COMMITTEE HAS INSPECTED THE MINUTES OF THE September 25, 2017 MEETING OF THE COUNCIL AND FOUND THEM TO BE CORRECT. THEREFORE, WE RECOMMEND TH E BE APPROVED: TIM SCOTT �� ID VARNER APPROVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL ON: October 9, 2017 ATTEST: 4EMKAAH F L R, CITY CLERK REGULAR MEETING September 25, 2017 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana met in the Council Chambers of the County-City Building on Monday, September 25th, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Council President Tim Scott and the Invocation was given by Abhinav Kotaru of the Hindu Temple and Community Center of Michiana, and Pledge to the Flag was given. ROLL CALL COUNCIL MEMBERS: Tim Scott 1St District, President Regina Williams-Preston 2nd District Randy Kelly Yd District Jo M. Broden 41h District Dr. David Varner 5th District Oliver J. Davis 6th District, Vice President John Voorde At-Large Karen L. White At-Large ABSENT: Gavin Ferlic At-Large, Chairperson Committee of the Whole OTHERS PRESENT: Kareemah Fowler City Clerk Jennifer Coffrnan Chief Deputy Clerk Alkeyna Aldridge Deputy Clerk Graham Sparks Clerk Executive Assistant Bob Palmer Council Attorney REPORT FROM THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion that the minutes of the August 28th, 2017 and September 11th, 2017 meetings of the Council be accepted and placed on file. Councilmember Karen White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. SPECIAL BUSINESS Councilmember Oliver Davis led a moment of silence and prayer in honor of recently deceased member of the South Bend Community School Corporation School Board, Ms. Maritza Robles. Councilmember Tim Scott announced to the public that Bill No. 48-17 will be continued until October 9th, 2017, and Bills No. 51-17 and 52-17 will be continued until October 9th, 2017 in the Public Input portion only,with Council voting on their portion on October 23`d, 2017. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICES Representing the City Administration: Suzanna Fritzberg RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE I REGULAR MEETING September 25, 2017 At 7:06 p.m. Councilmember Karen White made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Dr. David Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of seven(7) ayes. Councilmember Oliver Davis, Vice Chairperson, presiding. Councilmember Oliver Davis explained the procedures to be followed for tonight's meeting in accordance with Article 1, Section 2-11 of the South Bend Municipal Code. PUBLIC HEARINGS BILL NO. 33-17 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1709 W. LINCOLNWAY, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Oliver Davis, Chair of the Zoning and Annexation Committee, reported that they met this afternoon and send this bill forward with no recommendation, due to the fact that the presenter was not present for the committee meeting. David Stanton, Area Plan Commission, with offices on the 11th Floor of the County-City Building, South Bend, IN, served as the presenter of this bill. Mr. Stanton stated, The petitioner is requesting a zone change from LB, Local Business District,to CB, Community Business District. On site is a vacant vehicle repair establishment. To the north is a vacant home—so, an LB, Local Business District—and also, to the east, is a retail establishment which is zoned LB, Local Business District. To the south, across Lincoln Way West, is a business zoned LB, Local Business District, and then to the south across College is a restaurant zoned MU, Mixed Used District. The site plan includes an existing single story building situated at the corner of College and Lincoln Way West. The site is fully enclosed by barbed wire fencing. The staff is requiring written commitments: one (1), to limit the number of vehicles parked on the site for overnight or no more than five (5); and two (2), no barbed wire fencing. This comes to you from the Area Plan Commission with a favorable recommendation, subject to the written commitments. Rezoning the site to CB, Community Business District, will allow for the reuse of an existing commercial structure in a manner consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Oliver Davis asked Mr. Stanton, Could you talk about the owner-tenant relationship regarding how this is worked out? Mr. Stanton asked, So, you're talking about Monarch Industries? Councilmember Davis responded, That is correct, sir. Mr. Stanton responded, Monarch Industries is actually the owner of this property, but the tenant of the property is Mr. David Blake. He is the petitioner and he is here, too, to answer any of those questions. Councilmember Davis responded, I appreciate that. It would now be nice to hear from Mr. Blake and then, after we hear from Mr. Blake about what his intentions are, then we will proceed with the asking of Council questions. David Blake, 1709 Lincoln Way West, South Bend, IN, served as the petitioner of this bill. Mr. Blake stated, I'd just like to open up a small car repair establishment, there, and hopefully save people in the community some money. Basically, I'm retired, so this will give me something to do. I'd really like to save some of the people in the community some money based on what I see going on when it comes to repairing automobiles. I honestly don't think it takes what all these people are charging people for working on cars. Councilmember Davis asked, You've been there before? You've been in this location before or something? Can you tell us about that? 2 REGULAR MEETING September 25, 2017 Mr. Blake responded, Yeah, I've been there. I've probably been in that location about twenty- five (25) years, and I did have a detail shop, but then I opened up a place out by Notre Dame, for after I retire, and then I just left that vacant for a while, basically, for just storage and stuff. I decided I didn't want to do that barbeque place out by Notre Dame, so I decided to come back and work on cars and do that. So, when I went to apply for a license they had said that they rezoned the property because I wasn't using it, so I had to go through the process of getting rezoned back so I can use it for that purpose. Basically,that's what it was before, years ago. Councilmember Tim Scott asked, On the fencing: the barbed wire fence will come down, the chain-link fence will come down? Or is that going to get changed? Mr. Blake responded, Well,there's an eight(8) foot fence and they said that we could bring it down to six (6) feet, because there's two (2) feet of barbed wire on there to take down off the top. And then he said no more than five (5) cars parked at night, and there was a couple of other things that had to be done. But, I don't have a problem with doing what has to be done, as long as I get sufficient time to do it. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill,proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Those from the public wishing to speak in favor of this bill: Samuel Brown, 222 East Navarre Street, South Bend, IN, stated that he has known Mr. Blake and his family and stated that he hoped the Council would vote in favor of Mr. Blake. Mr. Brown stated, His family is nothing but an asset to this community. There were none from the public wishing to speak in opposition to this bill. Councilmember Scott stated, I'm in support of this and I wish you the best of luck on your endeavor, there. I sat on the committee—as well as Ms. White—on the Lincoln Way Corridor Committee to look at improvements. We did the streets, but we really haven't gone beyond the streets, and I had posed a question in committee—and I want it for the record, tonight: where does this truly fit the plan? I believe in the market enterprise working for itself, and that means that there's demand for your shop. So, looking at this, I think the other was an existing business, but I don't see how Regis Custom and Repair Shop down the road has eighteen million (18,000,000) cars parked in front of that, and how that is consistent with the plan, as well. I only bring this up because it was, I think, lessons learned by DCI. I don't think the plan is quite working for the businesses along Lincoln Way, or that anybody is really,truly invested in selling Lincoln Way for whatever developments is with it. I am in support of the local business there, but I do have many concerns with DCI. Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston stated, I'm just glad to see this coming along and I look forward to supporting you, being that it's in my district, and we are happy to see more black businesses coming up around our corridors. Thank you for your investment. Councilmember Davis stated, I'm glad to see you stayed within it—coming back so you could do something in your retirement. Enjoy yourself. Councilmember Karen White made a motion to send Bill No. 33-17 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. 43-17 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1237 & 1303 N. IRONWOOD DRIVE AND 1304 N. ROSEMARY LANE, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Oliver Davis, Chair of the Zoning and Annexation Committee, reported that they met this afternoon and send this bill forward with a favorable recommendation. 3 REGULAR MEETING September 25, 2017 Councilmember John Voorde stated,As you'll hear from the Area Plan Commission, this was given a favorable recommendation to Council with two (2) written commitments. With discussions with Councilmembers after this afternoon's committee meeting, there were, I think, three (3)more commitments the developer was willing to put in writing, and that we will be considering in our whole package tonight. Angela Smith, Area Plan Commission, with offices on the 11th Floor of the County-City Building, South Bend, IN, served as the presenter of this bill. Ms. Smith stated, The petitioner is seeking to rezone the property highlighted here to SF2, Single-Family and Two (2)-Family District. The property in question is bordered by office buffer—a small office to the north—and a single-family home zoned SF I. To the east, west, and south are single-family homes zoned SF I. The site, as you can see here in this illustration, is now a vacant site. There's also a portion of the property that includes a single-family home. This is similar to a bill that was brought to you earlier this year that included just a portion of the property. This bill was passed with an override—the other one (1)would be withdrawn. It now includes additional property that was not in the previous petition before you. The site that you see on the screen here was presented to the Area Plan Commission on August 15th, 2017. There was a public hearing held at that time. After the public hearing was closed,the Area Plan Commission, in consultation with the petitioner, agreed to table the petition until the September meeting to allow the petitioner time to meet with the neighborhood organization. When they came back before the Area Plan Commission at the September 19th, 2017 meeting, the public hearing had already been closed. There was an opportunity, however, for the petitioner to present the revised site plan that you see on the screen here to the Area Plan Commission. The revisions include reducing the number of units by four(4). The petition in front of you today contains twenty-six (26) single-family homes: two (2) that face Ironwood, two (2)that face Rosemary, with the remaining units centered around a pocket park—so, what they call a"pocket neighborhood"—in the interior portion of the site. Included here is a colored landscape graphic to help understand the spaces in here. This comes to you from the Area Plan Commission with a favorable recommendation subject to two (2) written commitments that were placed on there, one (1) being that properties adjacent to Ironwood and Rosemary shall have front doors and entryways that interact with the public street; and,two (2),the total number of homes on the site shall not exceed twenty-six (26). As Mr. Davis and Mr. Voorde indicated, afterwards there were three (3) additional written commitments that were discussed and agreed to by the petitioner, which I will let them address. The written commitment form has been presented to the Council in which the ordinance would be passed, subject to the Exhibit A as shown, and the rezoning petition, if passed, would not be mapped until those were recorded and fully executed. Ms. Smith continued, So,this comes to you, as I mentioned,with a favorable recommendation. Rezoning the property to SF2, Single-Family and Two (2)-Family District, will allow for in-fill housing on the large residential lot where services are already available. The urban residential lots will offer a variety of housing options compatible with the neighborhood. Councilmember Oliver Davis asked, In terms of what you talked about—the one (1) that's going to be withdrawn pending the outcome of tonight's vote, how does that withdrawal process take place? Ms. Smith responded, The petitioner would submit a letter to the park asking for that bill to be withdrawn, and then, I believe, the Council will take action to withdraw it formally. Councilmember Davis asked, So,that will not be withdrawn, then,tonight? Ms. Smith responded,No, I don't think they were allowed to submit it, yet. So, I think the proper action would be for them to submit a letter after this has received action. Councilmember Davis responded, I appreciate that understanding. Mike Danch, Danch, Harner& Associates, Inc., 1643 Commerce Drive, South Bend, IN, served on behalf of the petitioner of this bill. Mr. Danch stated, Mr. Pat Matthews and Mr. Tom Trager are here this evening. They are the developers of this particular site. As Angela had mentioned, what we are asking the Council to do this evening is to take a property that is owned by the developers on Rosemary and Ironwood—it takes in approximately three-and-a-half(3 '/2) acres 4 REGULAR MEETING September 25, 2017 of property. There used to be a church on the property and two (2) single-family homes. The structures have been removed. We're asking to change the zoning classification from SF I, which is Single-Family, to the SF2, Single-Family and Two (2)-Family District. The site plan before the Council this evening is the one (1) that was basically heard at the Area Plan Commission meeting. Mr. Danch explained that the plan had been revised to include twenty-six (26) single- family homes instead of an initial thirty (30). Mr. Danch stated, The houses on Rosemary and Ironwood: there was a house each removed from those frontages, so the result is that there will only be two (2) houses on each of the frontages; the public streets. The access points will remain specifically the same. We'll have one (1) access point off of Ironwood on the east. There will be an access off of Rosemary Drive on the west. There will be an interior driveway. The interior driveway system that you see here will be private. This will be handled by the Homeowners' Association. One (1) of the developments, at least for a pocket neighborhood, is for sustainability, and it's also to help use an in-fill site, which you see here. It reduces the amount of services that a municipality has to provide for single family development, or any type of development. In this particular case, the homeowners would be responsible for the interior street system: the snow plowing; basically, maintaining everything that you see within this particular development. Mr. Danch continued, The sewer line that's out there: we will be extending the center sewer into this development. There was a concern from the residents that the sewer line, in this particular case, might have an issue with the existing single-family homes to the west and to the south. Actually, we have already checked out the sanitary sewer lines—we discussed it with the Engineering Department. The sanitary sewer will be connected to Ironwood. That's where the main trump line is. So, actually, none of our sanitary sewer connection points will go to the single-family developments either to the west or to the south, so there shouldn't be any issue with any kind of sewage backups the neighbors would think would occur there. Water lines: we'll be hooking those up between Ironwood and Rosemary. The reason for that is to keep the pressure up on the line and maintain fire protection within the development, and it will also help the adjacent owners as well,because on those lines will be adjacent pressure that happens when we connect to the main lines on Ironwood and when we connect to Rosemary. Mr. Danch continued, The whole point of what we're doing here is for sustainability, but the houses that you see here, as we had mentioned in the committee meeting,these are single-family houses. The price point for these particular single family homes is $350,000; the height of the buildings is one-and-a-half(1 %2) stories. Each of the houses that you see here will have a two (2) stall garage. One (1) of the concerns that the residents had brought up at one (1) of the meetings that we had is that they were worried that this type of involvement would cause a problem with the adjacent streets where visitors to any of the owners would be parked on the streets, on Peachtree and Rosemary. In essence, what we've done here is we've totally exceeded the requirement by the zoning ordinance. Under single-family development, you're only required to have one (1)parking space per single-family home. We actually have, basically, not only the one (1)we're required to have per house, we have an additional one (1) in the garage and then we have thirty (30) visitor parking spaces along the perimeter of the site, so we shouldn't have any difficulty with the concern where any visitors to any of the owners in our twenty-six (26) lot subdivision would be parking out on Rosemary or on Peachtree. As I've mentioned to Councilmembers, anything from Rosemary—including Rosemary, going west—has restricted parking to it. One (1) of the issues that they thought may happen is that during one (1) of the six (6) or seven (7)Notre Dame games that they have for home games, that it would be an issue that people would come to this particular area, wouldn't find a place to park, and they would park on the adjacent streets. So, in essence,that would not happen for anything on Rosemary, going west. What we had suggested to the residents for Peachtree Drive is that they can definitely go to the Board of Public Works. The section of Peachtree from Ironwood going west over to Rosemary is now a restricted parking street, but they could go to the Board of Public Works to have that taken care of, so at least during Notre Dame games, they could have restricted parking, if that was an issue that they had. As far as drainage goes on this particular site, all drainage will be handled on-site. Right now, what you have in the single family development, either to the south or to the west, is the typical development that was done in South Bend before the new drainage standards came into effect. There are no tension basins to handle storm weather runoff from the houses or 5 REGULAR MEETING September 25, 2017 from the streets, so basically anything that was done on those developments goes right into the City storm sewer, which has a problem with not enough capacity. That's why the City is spending millions and millions of dollars to do the separation between the storm sewer and the sanitary sewers. Mr. Danch continued, We will be required to handle all sorts of runoff onto our site. That will be done through a French drain system underneath the parking area that you see here. So, we will not be adding any storm water from our site onto the adjacent streets or into the neighborhood or into the storm lines for the adjacent single-family development. That has to happen as part of the engineering plan. That gets taken care of when we do, obviously,the final engineering for the site. After our committee meeting, when we had gone to the Area Plan Commission, Angela had mentioned the two (2) conditions or written commitments that the developers agreed to in this particular development. There were three (3) additional ones that, based on some of the concerns that the residents had brought up,that we are also willing to commit to,which will be recorded as part of this development. The additional ones that we had talked about was a six (6) foot vinyl fence that would be put in along the entire south property line. So, that would be a commitment that would be put in. That would be done at a point in time after the curbing is placed for the paved areas that you see there. We're actually going to be doing a solid six (6) foot high vinyl fence along the north portion as well, but that commitment is to help ensure to the residents to the south, that there would be a solid fence between our property and their properties, for a visual break between the two (2). Mr. Danch continued, One (1) of the other ones is the street calming devices. One (1) of the concerns, maybe, is that people are afraid that there might be speeding within the development itself, so, as one (1) of the commitments of the engineering plan, we will do what we call "street calming devices" at both of our entranceways to make sure that there is no speeding that happens within the development or as part of the leaving of the development to go out to Ironwood or to Rosemary, so that should hopefully mitigate any of those kinds of issues. The last one (1) is the trees that we are committing to putting on the site that actually meet the commercial standards of the ordinance for the City of South Bend. So,those have a minimum tree caliper of two-and-a- half(2 1/z) inch calipers that would be done for the oak cherry trees that we have placed on the plan. So, we are going to commit to that so that someone doesn't put in smaller trees. Those are trees that would get put in as part of the overall development that we do. Those would be recorded with the development itself. Mr. Danch continued, There were some other questions that had also come up. As far as when the development starts, the whole intent of what we're trying to do here is to develop the site from west to east. So, the intent is that the first two (2) homes that you see on Rosemary, those would be the first two (2) homes that would be developed and built, and then we would work our way into the site toward Ironwood. One (1) of the other conditions that we had mentioned at the other public hearings is that the sidewalk on the east side of Rosemary, we would be extending that to the next street. Right now, that sidewalk does not continue. The residents said that, basically, they would like to see that. That's a safety issue. They like to walk in the neighborhood. So, as part of our development, we will be doing that additional sidewalk from our project, north, to the next street, so that there will be a connected sidewalk between the two (2). We will also be doing a sidewalk—and you can see on the site plan—integrated with the public sidewalks on Rosemary and also Ironwood. So, residents walking through the neighborhood can actually use the walks. They will be interconnected between our developments and the single family developments to the west and to the south. Mr. Danch continued, Snow fencing: one (1) of the residents had brought up an issue that since the site had been cleared and, as we move into the winter months, that there may be an issue with snow blowing toward Ironwood, so we will be doing snow fencing, and we will also be keeping the sidewalks clean, as well. We will also be maintaining the site through the construction process. We wanted to make sure the residents understood that so that the sidewalk will stay clear, and we will maintain the site itself as construction progresses through the development. The construction traffic: there was concern from the residents that the construction traffic would go out on Rosemary and go into their neighborhood. That will not be the case. Construction traffic will be focused and will only be allowed to go out to Ironwood. That's also usually a 6 REGULAR MEETING September 25, 2017 condition by the City Engineering Department, as well—that they make sure that any construction traffic can only go out to the arterials and not use the interior smaller streets. For the site itself, there was an issue where we were talking about landscaping. This site will be fully irrigated, so for the condition of maintaining the trees and landscaping that happens within the site around the homes that you see, we'll have a fully integrated irrigation plan, so that those plants are being maintained as well. I just wanted the Council to be aware of that. Then, from a construction standpoint, there's a development part that we call an"erosion control plan."An erosion control plan, as required by developers doing any siteas the site develops, certain things have to happen, usually when you have disturbances of land. The City Engineering Department—on the erosion control plans—maintains that no dirt from the site gets out onto any public streets; that silt fencing is maintained so that there isn't any dirt running off onto adjacent properties. That happens as part of the overall development. That continues until this development is done. So,the City has control over that erosion control plan. They maintain that, and if there are any issues—if the silt fencing is not maintained the developers are notified immediately. They are issues that have to be taken care of within about a twenty-four (24) hour period of time, otherwise the City has to go and find somebody to take care of those particular issues. Mr. Danch concluded, What we would hope for is that, based on the commitments that we have given to the Council, that we would receive a favorable recommendation and your approval to change the zoning from SF to SF2. If the development fully builds out to see those twenty-six (26) homes, it would probably be in the area of about a$9,000,000 to $10,000,000 development for single-family development in the City of South Bend. Councilmember Davis asked Mr. Danch to explain the benefits of a pocket neighborhood. Mr. Danch responded that the main benefit of a pocket neighborhood is that the maintenance of the neighborhood is carried out by the Homeowners' Association instead of the City. Mr. Danch stated, The sustainability part of this is that services are dropped drastically for a city in order to maintain these types of things, and the only thing you're looking at here, from a city standpoint, is a sewer line and a water line, and still those are just public lines that have been there. But from the intent of handling all the pavement, the traffic, everything else—that's handled within the site itself. Councilmember Davis asked, So, you can possibly do this at other in-fill sites throughout the City? Mr. Danch responded, Yes, this could be done. Depending on the size of the sites that you have, this could be done in any in-fill site in the City of South Bend. Councilmember Davis asked, Will this change the property values around those sites? Mr. Danch responded,No. You take a look at this particular development on its own as an isolated development: this development does not have any impact on existing single-family homes. The assessment for these houses is within the subdivision itself. So, $350,000 houses that are being built here do not affect any houses on Peachtree Lane. Mr. Danch explained that should any change in value happen to adjacent properties, owners of said properties have the option to appeal that change to figure out how it happened. Councilmember Jo M. Broden asked, Address, please,the architectural design—what are we going for, here? What are we looking at? Who will have input on that, and who should have input on that? Mr. Danch responded that the developer would be in charge of the architectural design of the development, but that they recognize that this development must blend in with the adjacent area. He explained that there would be a committee in place to review those plans. Pat Matthews, 52127 Fall Creek Drive, Granger, IN, approached the podium to continue the presentation, stating that he is one (1) of the developers. Mr. Matthews stated, The developers and neighborhood association have met at four(4) different occasions. They had, primarily, four (4) or five (5) concerns, all of which we've taken care of. The density had been reduced, and the SFl currently would allow for about 25.6 units on this property, and we are requesting twenty- 7 REGULAR MEETING September 25, 2017 six (26) in our SF2 zoningso, barely less than one (1) additional unit. We've got fifty-six (56) additional parking spaces. If we required one (1)per unit, that would be twenty-six (26), and we have a total of eighty-two (82). The cut-through street was one (1) of their issues initially,but we've addressed that with the private drive on the outside of the property that will slow traffic through the neighborhood—again, it is a private drive—and, in addition to that,we've added a speed bump into one (1) of our written commitments. Additionally, one (1) of their concerns was the number of variances, and the variances have dropped from the initial proposal of thirty (30) units down to twenty-six (26). Some of the design has changed, as well. On the outside corners of the entire parcel, our setback variance is not required anymore. In addition to that,today, in the eleventh hour, we scrambled to come up with some additional written commitments to satisfy some of the neighbors. The project has many benefits. The development will be a model example for other properties in the area and community. So, this is going to be a poster child. It's an excellent transition property from the commercial to the north moving to the residential on the south border of the property. Additionally, there will be a continued annuity of property taxes from this parcel, estimated to be about$164,000 a year from previous non-tax-producing use. I would ask for a favorable recommendation. Councilmember John Voorde addressed Mr. Matthews, stating, Looking at this rendition, here, of what it may look like: you show over seventy(70)trees. Obviously you can't be expected to lay out the money for a detailed landscape plan at this point until you know whether or not it's going to go, and you agreed to a two-and-a-half(2 %2) inch commercial caliper. Do you think seventy (70) trees depicted here will be something like—is this a fair representation, in other words? Mr. Matthews responded, Yes, I would say that they are a fair representation. I am going to refer to Mike Danch on this. Mike is a professional landscape architect and these drawings come from him. Mr. Danch stated, Yes, this would be a fair representation of what we're going to end up doing as the result of what you see for the development of the twenty-six (26)homes. Councilmember Broden stated, The petitioner just said something important, and I want to capture this—and I'm going to be doing this, going forward; I have done it in the past, I'm going to continue to do it. The State code,the rezoning criteria, that we are all asked to consider, to my left and to my right: one (1),pay regional regard to the Comprehensive Plan of the City of South Bend; two (2), current conditions and the character of current structures and uses in each district; third criteria,the most desirable use for which the land in each district is adapted; four (4), the conservation of property values throughout the jurisdiction; and five (5), responsible growth and development. So, five (5) criteria that we as Councilmembers are looking at with regard to your project, any other project that comes before us for rezoning. I'm sorry, that's the teacher in my background, but I do think it helps focus our conversations not only here tonight, but it has focused our conversations that go back to when this was first presented in May, and the dialogue that has been happening with residents. And the bodies that made the recommendations to us— the Area Plan Commission, the staff,the comments by our City Planning Department. So, I just want to take this opportunity to get that in the record. We have been faithful to doing that in the past. I think it needs to be stated when we do consider rezoning as a point of emphasis and education. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Those from the public wishing to speak in favor of this bill: Tim Corcoran, Director of Planning for the City of South Bend, with offices on the 14th Floor of the County-City Building, South Bend, IN, stated that the developer has worked with DCI from the beginning of the process and has acted upon every recommendation made by DCI. Mr. Corcoran stated that the project is not in a TIF area and therefore is not receiving TIF money. Tax abatements, as well, have not been and most likely will not be discussed regarding the project. Mr. Corcoran stated that there is proper fire separation of the houses in this project. He concluded, So, I think, overall, it's a pretty good project that we want to see successful, and we look forward to working with the developers as they move forward on this project. 8 REGULAR MEETING September 25, 2017 Samuel Brown, 222 East Navarre Street, South Bend, IN, urged the Council to vote in favor of the project. Steve Smith, Irish Realty, 4404 Technology Drive, South Bend, IN, stated that he is in favor of high-density development in South Bend and of this project. Mr. Smith stated, I think you guys should approve this tonight, and let's see more like it. Emily Sevedra, 1612 Church Hill Drive, South Bend, IN, stated that this project will help attract people to the City and help keep residents in the City. Ms. Sevedra stated, The growth and redevelopment adjacent to Notre Dame in the past ten (10) years has created a strong desire for many to live closer to Notre Dame. This type of pocket neighborhood, I feel, would appeal to a diverse type of buyer. Greg Aldridge, 1323 North Ironwood Drive, South Bend, IN, stated that he cannot wait for this project to get started. Mr. Aldridge stated, There will be so many good things. I spent a weekend in Annapolis, and there are neighborhoods just like this everywhere you turn. That city is just Construction City—I can't wait 'til South Bend becomes that. Those from the public wishing to speak in opposition to this bill: S.J. Szabo, with offices on Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, IN, stated, This is not the place for something like this. It's wrong for the neighbors and it's just too bloody elitist to be acceptable as a reasonable development in that fine, quiet, little neighborhood that was minding its own business before money came along; greed came along. Michael Harry, 23289 Grove Street, South Bend, IN, stated that he is in favor of this project but feels that this location is wrong for it. Mr. Harry stated, This needs to be put into action in different areas that aren't as highly trafficked. That's my main concern. Sue Kesim, 4022 Kennedy Drive, South Bend, IN, stated that the Council needs to create a new ordinance that specifically deals with the rules and guidelines for this new type of development. James Galvas, 2101 Peachtree Lane, South Bend, IN, stated, I'm going to now have what I call "the Berlin Wall." When I look north, all I'm going to see is all long, white fence. Mr. Galvas asked questions regarding the dimensions of the proposed two (2) stall garages, which are set to be twenty-two (22) feet wide and thirty (30) feet long—as opposed to 24 x 24—as well as regarding whether or not electricity would be run underground or overground for the neighborhood. Mr. Mathews returned to the podium for a rebuttal. Mr. Matthews, addressing the issue of fire protection, stated that the homes in the development are ten (10) feet apart, and therefore are not in violation of fire code. Mr. Matthews stated, As this plan gets approved, it will also be vetted by the Fire Department to make sure that there's proper access for the fire trucks to make the rounds through the neighborhood and have access to all the properties. One (1) of the questions that came up was that this wouldn't be a great neighbor. This will be a great neighbor to the neighboring association, or a part of the neighborhood association. Each member will become an adjunct member of the greater neighborhood association—that, by the way, has not been formed yet. So, we will have a proper neighborhood association for this property but the greater neighborhood association has not been formed yet, and, when that happens, we'll become a member of that also. Mr. Matthews, addressing traffic, stated that there are 15,000 cars that travel daily along Ironwood and that it is very likely that ninety percent (90%) of the traffic out of the neighborhood would exit onto Ironwood. Regarding property taxes, Mr. Matthews stated that there are formulas in place to prevent the rise of property taxes of adjacent property owners. Regarding the garage, Mr. Matthews stated, An overhead door for two (2) cars is sixteen(16) feet. A standard garage might be 20 x 20. We know this because we've built hundreds of them. Councilmember Davis asked for the dimensions of Mr. Matthews' garages. Mr. Matthews responded, They will be 22 x 22. Councilmember Davis asked, So, yours are larger than the standard ones? 9 REGULAR MEETING September 25, 2017 Mr. Matthews responded, That's correct. Mr. Matthews, addressing underground utilities, stated that they are now required and so shall be included. Mr. Danch stated, With Mr. Galvas the question about the underground utilities—anymore, when we do development, AEP almost requires underground utilities. Councilmember Dr. David Varner stated, If we could, I'd like to make accurate in the record: there are not twenty-six (26) units? Mr. Danch responded, Twenty-six (26)units. We have a written commitment that we can't do more than twenty-six (26) units. Councilmember Dr. Varner asked, I think at one (1)point it might have been suggested that there might have been $164,000 in taxes? Mr. Matthews responded, Correct. Councilmember Dr. Varner stated, If there's twenty-six (26) units, they're each paying $3,000, that's going to be about $78,000. So, somebody did a miscalculation. Mr. Matthews responded,No, I made an estimate in there that they are not all [1:08:04 under- occupied], but some are second residences. Councilmember Dr. Varner asked, So, you applied the two percent(2%) rule? Okay. That would account for a portion of it. Mr. Matthews responded, That's correct. Councilmember Dr. Varner asked, Is your expectation that a significant number will be second homeowners? Mr. Matthews responded, I don't know what the number will be or if it's our expectation that fifty percent(50%)- Councilmember Dr. Varner interjected, For the ultimate outcome—that was a highest yield outcome, if they're all single family occupied would be more[unintelligible]? Mr. Matthews responded, Correct. Councilmember Dr. Varner responded, Okay. Thank you. Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston stated she appreciated the manner in which this project has been conducted. Councilmember Williams-Preston stated, I think that this is an opportunity for the developer to demonstrate good faith with the written commitments. I'm glad to see that we were able to come to some middle ground. Councilmember Randy Kelly stated, I don't really have much to add to that, except that I appreciate the work you've done with the neighborhood, the concessions you've made. I think it's obvious that it's in everyone's best interest to do the best that is possible. So,thank you and I look forward to seeing what comes about. Councilmember Jo M. Broden stated that there has been a lot of input on this project from departments of the City as well residents and neighbors. Councilmember Broden stated that it is in the interest of the developer to, in meeting with residents and implementing suggestions, get things right. Councilmember Broden stated, I appreciate what the developers were willing to formalize tonight, in terms of these five (5) commitments. I think this is a good project, I think it hits a lot of different marks, and I will be voting in favor of this. Councilmember Dr. Varner stated, I don't think I have anything to add. Councilmember Tim Scott stated, Well, with the development notes—it's a design on a piece of paper. Eventually, there are going to be actual people living there, and I hope everybody is warm and welcoming like most South Bend citizens are when new neighbors come. Councilmember John Voorde stated, There have been half-a-dozen meetings. Some big, some small. I think thanks should go to the neighbors in the surrounding neighborhood, one (1) of which is me—at least, a couple of blocks away—because you're concerned about your quality of 10 REGULAR MEETING September 25, 2017 life. But, we already live in a pocket neighborhood. It's a nice place and we want to hold on to the good things that are there. I think this development reflects the best of that. And, quite frankly, I think maybe, in retrospect,the developers ought to thank the community and thank the Council, because you're going to end up with a better project than you first came to us with. I think this is a good project. It's going to be good for the neighborhood. A lot of the fears that people had, understandably, have been allayed. And I think the developers—because it is in their best interest to make this project as attractive as possible—they're attuned to what makes this a good project,too. Thanks to everyone, but especially the neighbors who came forth and coalesced. Councilmember Karen White stated, I would like to personally thank everyone that has taken part in this process. Indeed, it has been a long process, but it has been a very important process. To the neighbors: I'm amazed in regards to your ability to come,to share your thoughts, to give your input, but to stay the course. And you've stayed the course. And it shows that—neighbors- you do and can make a difference. To the developers: I appreciate your willingness to listen, but not only to listen, but to come back and make those adjustments so that the project that we have before us is the very best—that it's the result of a number of individuals coming together to work, to debate, to maybe not have all that you would have liked to have seen, but we do have a very excellent process and a very excellent project. Councilmember White stated that what every developer will hear from the Council whenever they present to them a project is, "Have you talked to the neighbors?" Councilmember White emphasized that any of these projects need to benefit the residents more than the developers. She stated, Again, I am very thankful, and I look forward to taking action on this project. Councilmember Oliver Davis stated favorably that this process is comparable to the preparation of a meal via crock pot—"A slow process, but a good meal"—insisting that every step has led to a stronger project. Councilmember Tim Scott made a motion to amend Bill No. 43-17 to include the written commitments presented to the Council by the petitioner. Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight(8) ayes. Councilmember Tim Scott made a motion to send Substitute Bill No. 43-17 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Dr. David Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight(8) ayes. 48-17 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING A SECTION OF CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 6 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO TAX ABATEMENTS Councilmember Tim Scott made a motion to continue Bill No. 48-17 to October 9`h 2017. Councilmember Karen White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. 50-17 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, LEVYING TAXES AND FIXING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING REVENUE TO MEET THE NECESSARY EXPENSES OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2018 Councilmember Tim Scott made a motion to accept Substitute Bill No. 50-17. Councilmember Karen White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. 11 MEETING September 25 2017 REGULAR G P , Jennifer Hockenhull, City Controller, with offices on the 12th Floor of the County-City Building, South Bend, IN, served as the presenter of this bill. Ms. Hockenhull stated, The bill before you has included in it the estimated levies that we are requesting. We are always told by Umbaugh& Associates to maximize our levies as best we can, so this is our best estimate for our levies. However, we know that they will be decreased, come February, but this is our best estimate. I also wanted to respond to a Mr. Murray who had asked a question today, in committee. Under the finance portion of the website, there is actually a property tax report that John Murphy has put together that's great. It's got great information in it and will answer a lot of residents' questions regarding the actual property tax rates and how they've gone up or gone down over the years. Councilmember Oliver Davis asked, In a nutshell for the community, how do you arrive at your best estimate? Ms. Hockenhull responded, We go ahead and put all of our estimated budget information into Gateway, which is the Department of Local Government Finance's website. We put that in, we bump it up a little bit in a lot of categories just to make sure that if we have any changes between when we advertise—which was September 10—online and when we finally pass the budget on October 23rd, we want to make sure we have wiggle room in there to move things up or down. Within the DLGF website, it actually allows us to calculate what our maximum levy would be. Dr. Varner had asked earlier about the maximum increase, I believe that was the question? Councilmember Dr. David Varner stated, There's a State limit which is provided through the State legislature every year. It's come to us and we have to operate within that. Ms. Hockenhull responded, Yes. It's roughly four percent (4%). Councilmember Dr. Varner asked, This year it's four percent(4%)? Ms. Hockenhull responded, Yes, but it will be changed with the property tax caps- Councilmember Dr. Varner responded, Thanks. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. None from the public wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to this bill. Councilmember Randy Kelly made a motion to send Substitute Bill No. 50-17 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Dr. David Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight(8) ayes. 51-17 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR DECEMBER 31, 2018 INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT Councilmember Tim Scott made a motion to continue Bill No. 51-17 to October 9th, 2017. Councilmember Karen White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. 52-17 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING 12 REGULAR MEETING September 25, 2017 MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE DESIGNATED ENTERPRISE FUNDS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2018 INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS, AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. Councilmember Tim Scott made a motion to continue Bill No. 52-17 to October 9th, 2017. Councilmember Karen White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. 54-17 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING, ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE SOUTH BEND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION'S 2018 BUDGET AND LEVYING THE TAX AND FIXING THE RATE OF THE TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING REVENUE TO FUND THE SOUTH BEND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2018 Councilmember Karen White, Chair of the Personnel and Finance Committee, reported that they met this afternoon and send this bill forward with a favorable recommendation. David Cangany, CEO of the South Bend Public Transportation Corporation, with offices at 1401 South Lafayette Boulevard, South Bend, IN, served as the presenter and petitioner of this bill. Mr. Cangany stated that the South Bend Public Transportation Corporation is committed to maintaining a high level of service for those who need it. He stated, We have actually done a couple of route optimizations. We have been able to take current routes and expand without reducing any service. Most recently,we extended Route 15A which now serves a new VA clinic that is located in South Bend. That extension was done without an increase in our operating cost. We are now providing veterans an option to get to the new clinic. Mr. Cangany stated that Route 12 would also be updated to serve the new Four Winds casino in the southwest side of South Bend. Mr. Cangany stated, We are hoping in 2018 to launch a Sunday service pilot program. I do want to point out that all this is being done without any funding from the City of South Bend or the City of Mishawaka. Mr. Cangany explained that one (1) of the corporation's goals is to increase fare box revenue through the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's contracts that the corporation has. DTSB Game Day Express was recently launched and is one-hundred percent (100%) supporter-funded. 2010 was the year of the last fare increase, Mr. Cangany explained. He stated, We've last reexamined our actual pass program in 2015, which culminated with the launch of our day pass, which has been very successful, as well. We have been proactively reducing operating costs. We currently operate twenty-two (22) compressed natural gas buses. We operate the largest compressed natural gas buses in the State. We have additional grants in to expand that fleet and reduce our diesel-powered buses. Mr. Cangany stated that the amount of federal funding for transportation remains to be seen, but that the State has increased its transportation spending for the first time in eight (8) years. Mr. Cangany continued, So, back to the budgets. The 2018 budget is just over$10,600,000, which is actually about $200,000 less than the budget for 2017, and all that's being done through additional efficiencies that I talked about. We are maintaining an accountable service. We're going to be exploring actions to increase fare box revenues and the upcoming service extension 13 REGULAR MEETING September 25, 2017 to the new Four Winds casino location. When you look at our budget, almost ninety percent (90%) of it we have absolutely no control over. When it comes to wages, benefits, fuel expenses—those are all really fixed costs. We do have a bargaining agreement with our bus operators and our mechanics that expires at the end of October. We actually head to the bargaining table next week. That really takes up a lot of our budget. When you look at our benefits: we joined the St. Joseph County Health Plan this year. We saved over$300,000 just by moving our employees over to a plan that's essentially a full-funded plan on a self-insured model. So, we're able to provide better health benefits to our employees, while being mindful of taxpayer dollars. As we continue the conversion to compressed natural gas and moving off the diesel fleet, you can see our fuel expenses have gone down. The difference between diesel and CNG is about a dollar ($1) a gallon. Mr. Cangany continued, When you look at our revenue, we are about eighty-five percent (85%) tax-funded and the taxes come from different areas. Thirty-two percent (32%) comes from local tax revenue, and that's the property taxes that we collect and the County option income tax that we collect as well. All those amounts are determined by the Department of Local Government Finance when they come in and visit. The State assistance is what is known as the Public Mass Transit Fund. It's a fund that's a general line item in the State budget that the legislature appropriates. Right now, it's about$46,000,000 that's spread throughout sixty-seven (67) of the transit agencies in the State of Indiana. One (1)thing that is a little unfortunate: some of our federal money—instead of using it to buy capital equipment, such as buses and bus shelters and all those great things that are amenities to our passengers and make our service more reliable and a much better service, we are actually having to convert that money over to maintain our system by converting it and changing it and cashing it in for eighty cents ($0.80)to fifty cents ($0.50) on the dollar to pay for the type of service that we fund. So, that's about seventeen percent (17%) of our budget. We do capitalize our preventative maintenance. Passenger fare accounts for about fourteen (14%). The target in our industry is between twenty(20%) and thirty percent (30%). So, for a smaller system it's a little common to see it low, but fourteen percent(14%), I will be candid, is rather low. Lease revenues for our South Street station lease space that is currently occupied that will become vacant in the first quarter of 2018 and then the advertisement on our buses, interest on money that is in money market accounts and things like that, all account for about one percent(1%) of our total budget. Mr. Cangany continued, As you can,with the increase in the Notre Dame contracts and the future, how we look at reevaluating our fare structure, we do think that we will be able to get $200,000 more out of the fare box, when we looked at our total collections there. Property taxes are up for 2018. We are preparing for the property tax caps that will take place in 2019 and 2020. We have been working with Umbaugh &Associates to determine what those projections will look like. As you can see,there's a slight uptick, as I mentioned, in the PMTF—the federal operating assistance. We are not using as much as we actually have to, to try to keep it for other technological needs, but we are still using the federal operating assistance. Really, our challenge is our continued effort to replace our bus fleet. As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, we had just taken a delivery of three (3) brand new buses for a total price tag of$1,500,000—$500,000 a bus. However, we did not have the local match to pay for that, so we went to 1St Source Bank and we borrowed$300,000 for the local match. As we continue to plan and budget for the years forward, we then have a bus loan payment that has to be paid off, as well. It's not sustaining, but it's how we are able to keep service on the street. As I mentioned the uncertainty of the federal funding and the State funding, we continue to look for ways to reduce operating expenses—new technology, compressed natural gas, electric vehicles, and then we are preparing for the property tax caps. Mr. Cangany continued, In 2018, we will probably continue to explore ways to expand our contract opportunities with local universities and educational institutions.Notre Dame and Saint Mary's, but then also IUSB and other institutions. Last week, I sent out another email to Dr. Spells and Ms. Coney with the South Bend Community School Corporation as a way that I think TRANSPO can really help provide some relief to the School Corporation with their transportation challenges. I look forward to hearing back from them and sitting down at the table and utilizing TRANSPO's existing services to help meet some of their needs. We're looking at workforce development partnerships, whether it's with institutions like Ivy Tech—bringing those 14 REGULAR MEETING September 25, 2017 students in to potentially work for us. There's a lot of opportunities for workforce development, not only with our current employees but bringing new folks into the workforce at TRANSPO. Mr. Cangany continued, And then the fleet modernization project. That's probably one (1) of the most important things when it comes to just making sure that service is on the street. As we start receiving money from our north side property—the development on our old property that money will go towards paying off some of the loans we have for bus payment. As of today, we've received about $170,000 from Century Builders. So, as that money continues to come in, that will go to be used for local match on our federal grants. That is the TRANSPO budget for 2018. Councilmember Oliver Davis stated that Route 14 had been extended, as well. Mr. Cangany responded, I forgot about that one (1), thank you. We are able to serve the new Martin's. Councilmember Randy Kelly stated, I just want to thank you for continuing to reach out to South Bend Schools. I know we talked about that last year. So, I appreciate you continuing that, because I think it could be mutually beneficial. Councilmember Jo M. Broden stated that she concurred with Councilmember Kelly's statements, adding that she appreciated the proposal of a Sunday service pilot program. Councilmember Broden asked, You had mentioned a matching grant that is maybe not being fully utilized, with regard to shelters, or did I misunderstand something? Mr. Cangany responded, So, we do have a grant for bus shelters and real-time bus information— just over$1,000,000. So,there are twenty-three (23) locations/twenty-five (25) locations. We will be deploying shelters in addition to the shelters that the City has already put out into the community. Those were predetermined locations. It will be more of a phased approach,just when it comes to the local match on that. Over the next two (2) or three (3) years, we're actually doing surveys right now on actual ridership at the proposed stops and locations, and they are predetermined so there is not any flexibility in moving those. I think they're all still good and viable locations, so we should see those start coming out starting in the spring to complement the shelters that are already out in the community. Councilmember Dr. David Varner thanked Mr. Cangany for his diligent work in trying to help the School Corporation with their transportation needs and also thanked him for the contract work and further negotiations with universities. Councilmember Tim Scott thanked Mr. Cangany for his presentation and commended the exploration of a Sunday service pilot program. Mr. Cangany stated, We will be signing a contract to have a couple of stops moved. Councilmember Tim Scott responded, Oh, thank you. I knew you'd bring that up, but thank you. Councilmember John Voorde stated, Good job. Councilmember Karen White stated, Thank you for your presentation. I'm very excited about the new initiatives and looking forward to the Sunday pilot program. Councilmember Oliver Davis stated that he is excited about the bus route to the new casino. Councilmember Davis asked, We're not only looking at Sunday service, but will that also extend to later service because of the fact that they are a twenty-four(24) hour operation, every single holiday, three-hundred and sixty-five (365) days a year? Mr. Cangany responded, In a conversation that I had with the City Administration a couple weeks ago, I said that I don't see the TRANSPO today being TRANSPO in five (5) years, if you will, so I think looking potentially at a holiday micro-transit project—so, deploying smaller vehicles out would be a little more efficient, especially on Sunday and late at night. I would think that's the answer. So, as we continue to see what transit goals—you know, with my recent appointment to the American Public Transportation Association Board of Directors—I think we're going to have a front seat on some of this new technology, and it would be great to bring it to South Bend. I do see the opportunity to make an impact and connect folks to jobs. 15 REGULAR MEETING September 25, 2017 Councilmember Davis announced the opening of the floor to the public, but Mr. Cangany made an additional comment. Mr. Cangany stated, One (1) more thing. You know, we always make an invitation public to have you guys come out and see our facility firsthand. It's one (1)thing that we're really proud of, and when I took the job five (5) years ago, it was one (1) of the things that really sold me on the job. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Those from the public wishing to speak in favor of this bill: Sue Kesim, 4022 Kennedy Drive, South Bend, IN, stated that she is neither for or against the bill, but that she wants more elaboration on paratransit transportation in South Bend. Those from the public wishing to speak in opposition to the bill: Samuel Brown, 222 East Navarre Street, South Bend, IN, stated that the Dunbar Homes are not being served by TRANSPO and asked the Council to urge Mr. Cangany to send minibuses to the area so that the residents there can travel to work. Mr. Brown stated that when he, at a previous date, attended a TRANSPO meeting he did not feel welcomed nor did he feel like his grievances were received. Mr. Cangany returned to the podium for a rebuttal. Mr. Cangany stated, Upon my arrival in January, 2013, there was about $1,000,000 worth of service cuts that occurred in April, 2012, and that was through a comprehensive operational analysis that was done in 2010 and 2011, where TRANSPO was forecasting a potential shortfall in our budget, and the only way to maintain service at all was to look at moving around and readjusting routes. What Mr. Brown is referring to was a former route, too,which was known as our Bendix route. That route served former Bendix complex,went down Washington Street. What is now Route 4 that serves Lincoln Way and the airport—which was just recently moved to serve the old Bendix complex, as well— that route was moved to accommodate part of the old Route 2. The old Route 2-there were parts that were cut, and parts that we integrated into Route 4. So, to go out-of-line is several hundred thousand dollars. We looked at that, we looked at extending the Route 10 to go to the new Martin's. We're talking $250,000 to add an additional bus to have thirty (30)minute frequency, sixteen(16)to eighteen (18) hours a day. What was offered as a solution—what we asked for, actually, were specifics. We would be more than happy to reach out to the folks at the Dunbar Homes, but we need to know who to talk to. We asked for who lives there?How many people live there? Where are they going? What are their trip patterns? So, if we are able to understand that, we can understand what type of service could meet their needs. More than likely, our TRANSPO Access service would meet a lot of their needs. If the individuals are elderly or disabled, that's what the service is for. The paratransit service is for individuals that have a disability that prevents them from riding the regular fixed-route service. So,they're a costly service. To provide one (1)trip on our Access service—a one (1)way trip—is thirty-six dollars ($36) a ride. To provide one (1) trip to a person on a fixed-route service, it's four dollars ($4) a ride. We charge a dollar ($1)to ride the regular fixed route. Based on federal law, the Civil Rights Act, we can charge no more than double what the regular fare is. So, those are some of the options that were put out there. So, for that cost of service, we want to make sure that individuals that are on it truly should be using the service, but, at the end of the day, that's still open and welcome for the folks at the Dunbar Homes to use. Extending a route or bringing back a route I don't see as a viable solution at this time. Councilmember Davis asked how long it would take to enact a solution upon receiving all the data he requested regarding the needs of residents at the Dunbar Homes. Mr. Cangany responded, Rather soon. We can identify what would be the best solution for the residents of the area. Councilmember Davis asked, So, you don't have that information at the present time? Mr. Cangany responded, We do not have that information. 16 REGULAR MEETING September 25, 2017 Councilmember Davis asked,Now, moving along to the other issue with paratransit in the budget—any thoughts about that? Mr. Cangany responded, You know, without specifics on dollars, I can just say that we transport about 2,000,000 people a year using our fixed-route service. Councilmember Davis asked, Is that up or down? Mr. Cangany responded, It's down, unfortunately. It's been all throughout the country, so we're following national trends, there. But our paratransit ridership is about 60,000 folks a year, and that ridership is up. We would actually like to see the reverse—up on the fixed-route, down on paratransit. So, I see that coming with some more reforms and things we will be doing to modify the Access service in the future. Councilmember Broden asked what the closest fixed-route stop to the Dunbar Homes was. Mr. Cangany responded,Not sure of the exact location, but the Number 10 along Western Avenue and the Number 4 that serves the Lincoln Way corridor but also comes down on Orange, over there by the Amtrack station. So, I don't know the exact answer to that. Councilmember Broden asked the Administration what could be done to help provide demographics data for TRANSPO. Suzanna Fritzberg, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Mayor, with offices on the 14t`Floor of the County-City Building, South Bend, IN, stated, It's a public housing unit. That's information that would be held by the public housing authority. Ms. Fritzberg stated that she would be happy to work with Mr. Cangany to get a request to the housing authority, and that the Administration would be glad to do anything to expedite the process if necessary. Councilmember Tim Scott made a motion to send Bill No. 54-17 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Karen White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight(8) ayes. 56-17 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ESTABLISHING A PART-TIME POLICE OFFICER PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND POLICE DEPARTMENT Councilmember Jo M. Broden, Chair of the Health and Public Safety Committee, reported that they met this afternoon and send this bill forward with a favorable recommendation. Scott Ruszkowski and Jeff Rynearson, Division Chief and Operations Division Chief, respectively, of the South Bend Police Department, with offices at 701 West Sample Street, South Bend, IN, served as the presenters of this bill. Chief Ruszkowski stated, We would ask the Council to pass this. A lot of components will be redundant, but I think you heard all the intent. The intent—we won't really know how it pans out until it actually happens. I know the Council, and rightfully so, was asking for updates. I think a six (6)month update, potentially, if this is passed. We plan on doing even more than that, preferably monthly, if we can, to give you our progress report. This is to supplement—not to replace. So, if we run short for special events— Notre Dame football games, Best Week Ever, whatever the event may be when we just don't have the personnel to man these things—this will be a good asset. Along with some reports that maybe take an officer too long to do: vandalism reports with no suspect information; maybe looking at cases like shoplifting—we have tons of shoplifting cases and we just don't have the personnel or resources to do every single one (1) of those, so maybe this will help out. And last, but not least, what I think is very important and a lot of people miss, is the simple fact that we can bring back the knowledge and experience of twenty (20) plus years of officers we've had to be mentors, coaches, teachers to some of our new officers, and I think that in-and-of-itself is ` worth every penny that we plan on putting into this. 17 REGULAR MEETING September 25, 2017 Councilmember Oliver Davis asked Chief Rynearson to share his thoughts on coming up with the part-time officer program. Chief Rynearson responded, In conjunction with the Legal Department,just researching this and trying to dig down and see if it's feasible, if it's legal. Obviously, they're comfortable, that's why you have the ordinance in front of you. Chief Rynearson explained that though this measure intends to supplement manpower, the ordinance does not allow part-time officers to supervise full-time officers. The number of hours part-timers can work is capped. They would not work beats. They would strictly be used to accomplish tasks that tie up full-time, sworn officers. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There were none from the public wishing to speak in favor of this bill. Those from the public wishing to speak in opposition to this bill: Samuel Brown 222 East Navarre Street, South Bend, IN, stated he thinks that it would be a better idea to put money towards the funding of a larger police force with full-time officers, as he feels more comfortable with an officer completing any given task with the full training of a sworn-in officer behind them. Chief Ruszkowski returned to the podium for a rebuttal. Chief Ruszkowski stated, The part-time officers will have, while they're working,the exact same powers—arrest, citation, etc.—that any other active police officer that works eight(8) hours a day would have. There's no difference. Councilmember Davis asked, What will they call themselves? Chief Ruszkowski responded, A police officer. Councilmember Davis asked, They wouldn't call themselves a part-time police officer? Chief Ruszkowski responded,No. That's for budgeting and accounting purposes. They will start out with the same amount of training as the officer and will continue. Chief Rynearson stated, The other point that was brought up was the funding. Our situation—it's not really funding, but it's finding and training applicants to get them up to speed to become full- time officers. So, we struggle with that just like every police department in the country, right now. Chief Ruszkowski stated, I think we're forgetting that we're not hiring the security monitor. These are retired police officers that have been in South Bend for twenty (20) or more years. So, that is the advantage that we have to go with the knowledge and experience they already had this is to continue with that training and bring that expertise maybe not for eight(8)hours but for four(4) hours—or whatever the increment is—to be able to pass that important, viable information to our newer officers. Councilmember Davis stated, These are not brand new people coming into the profession, or this is their first time job. Chief Ruszkowski responded, Exactly. Our goal is: South Bend police, retired officers. Councilmember Jo M. Broden made a motion to send Bill No. 56-17 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Karen White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight(8) ayes. 57-17 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH THE SOUTH BEND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AND THE COUNTY OF ST. JOSEPH TO 18 REGULAR MEETING September 25, 2017 ENFORCE THE COUNTY'S HUMAN RIGHTS ORDINANCE Councilmember Jo M. Broden, Chair of the Health and Public Safety Committee, reported that they met this afternoon and send this bill forward with a favorable recommendation. Lonnie Douglas, Director of the South Bend Human Rights Commission,with offices at 319 North Niles Avenue, South Bend, IN, served as the presenter of this bill. Mr. Douglas stated, My purpose in arriving before you tonight is to seek your approval to allow the City of South Bend's Human Rights Commission to enter into an interlocal agreement with the City of Mishawaka and the County of St. Joseph. In order for that to happen,three (3)things have already happened that makes it possible for us to do this. The first thing was that in February, 2017,the Common Council of Mishawaka and the County Council and the Commissioners entered into an agreement that our human rights agency mirrored. They accepted that and wanted to go forward with it. As that, they had the right to choose someone to work for them, so they could choose either the State of Indiana or the City of South Bend. On September 12th, 2017, they passed their portion of this, saying that they were willing to go with the City of South Bend. The reason for that is that there are some protections that the City of South Bend's ordinance offers that the State does not offer. If at the end of April or the 1St of May,they decide that, yes, they need this, the City of South Bend and the County will have to agree that$52,000 will have to be put into the coffers to carry forward. They have thirty (3 0) days from May 1St to decide, so, effectively, it's May 31St when the final decision will be made. The reason we feel it's necessary is that we feel that all of our constituents in the County need to find and get resolution for problems that they have here, locally. We also believe that we can resolve the problems much quicker here in the City of South Bend and the County, rather than going to Indianapolis to do this. Also, we feel that, dealing with the City of South Bend, we're not in the business of beating people up or seeking to sue people. We're in the business of trying resolve issues. And, the City of South Bend has always been that way. Councilmember Oliver Davis stated that he was not present for the committee meeting this afternoon, but stated that he felt there should be more finances allotted to the Human Rights interlocal program. Mr. Douglas responded, I'm glad you brought that up, because the City of South Bend is compensated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for investigating cases, and that could range from$1,800 to a maximum of$3,600, depending on the case. We are also compensated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for investigating employment cases. Not nearly as well as we as HUD compensates us—we get$700 a case for each case we investigate. But,that being said, that would help us offset what we're doing until we can come up with a finding or determination as to whether or not we need to go forward with this. Councilmember Davis asked, So, there will be monies possibly coming in, even though it won't be from the County or the City? Mr. Douglas responded, I'm at peace. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Those from the public wishing to speak in favor of this bill: Samuel Brown, 222 East Navarre Street, South Bend, IN, stated that he thinks this is a win for the City and the County. GlendaRae Hernandez, 702 East South Street, South Bend, IN, stated that she serves as the Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission and that this has been something for which they have wished for a long time. Ms. Hernandez stated, We're looking forward to being able to serve any citizen of the whole county. There were none from the public wishing to speak in opposition to this bill. 19 I REGULAR MEETING September 25, 2017 Councilmember Davis asked if any of the issues the Human Rights Commission encounters occur seasonally. Councilmember Davis explained that he asked that because he wanted to know whether or not looking at case trends in the first half of the year—as it is the first half of the year that will be considered in making a decision on this program—would paint a different picture than the second half of the year, and so adversely affect the decision-making process. Mr. Douglas responded that there is no seasonal employment with the Commission nor are there season trends in the occurrence of human rights abuses. Councilmember Tim Scott made a motion to send Bill No. 57-17 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Karen White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight(8) ayes. RISE AND REPORT Councilmember Tim Scott made a motion to rise and report to full Council. Councilmember Dr. David Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight(8) ayes. REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County-City building at 9:24 p.m. Council President Tim Scott presided with eight(8) members present. BILLS–THIRD READING BILL NO. 33-17 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1709 W. LINCOLNWAY, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to pass Bill No. 33-17. Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes. 43-17 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1237 & 1303 N. IRONWOOD DRIVE AND 1304 N. ROSEMARY LANE, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to pass Bill No. 43-17 as amended. Councilmember Dr. David Varner seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of eight(8) ayes. 56-17 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ESTABLISHING A PART-TIME POLICE OFFICER PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND POLICE DEPARTMENT Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to pass Bill No. 56-17. Councilmember Dr. David Varner seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes. 20 REGULAR MEETING September 25, 2017 i 57-17 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH THE SOUTH BEND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AND THE COUNTY OF ST. JOSEPH TO ENFORCE THE COUNTY'S HUMAN RIGHTS ORDINANCE Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to pass Bill No. 57-17. Councilmember Karen White seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes. BILLS FIRST READING BILL NO. 59-17 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE SOUTH BEND CITY CLERK FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2018 Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston made a motion to send Bill No. 59-17 to the Personnel and Finance Committee for Second and Third Reading on October 91h, 2017. Councilmember Jo M. Broden seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight(8) ayes. 6047 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE COMMON COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2018 Councilmember Karen White made a motion to send Bill No. 60-17 to the Personnel and Finance Committee for Second and Third Reading on October 9`h, 2017. Councilmember Jo M. Broden seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight(8) ayes. 61-17 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE MAYOR FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2018 Councilmember Karen White made a motion to send Bill No. 61-17 to the Personnel and Finance Committee for Second and Third Reading on October Th, 2017. Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. 62-17 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND NON- BARGAINING EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR OF 2018 21 REGULAR MEETING September 25, 2017 Councilmember Karen White made a motion to send Bill No. 62-17 to the Personnel and Finance Committee for Second and Third Reading on October 9th, 2017. Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight(8) ayes. 63-17 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FIXING MAXIMUM WAGES OF TEAMSTER EMPLOYEES FOR CALENDAR YEARS 2017-2020 Councilmember Karen White made a motion to send Bill No. 63-17 to the Personnel and Finance Committee for Second and Third Reading on October 9th, 2017. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight(8) ayes. 64-17 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, RE-AFFIRMING ORDINANCE NO. 10472-16 AND FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY AND MONETARY FRINGE BENEFITS OF SWORN MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2018 Councilmember Karen White made a motion to send Bill No. 64-17 to the Personnel and Finance Committee for Second and Third Reading on October 91h, 2017. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight(8) ayes. 65-17 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY AND MONETARY FRINGE BENEFITS OF SWORN MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR CALENDAR YEARS 2018, 2019, 2020 AND 2021 Councilmember Karen White made a motion to send Bill No. 65-17 to the Personnel and Finance Committee for Second and Third Reading on October 9th, 2017. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight(8) ayes. 66-17 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE AT CHAPTER 17, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 17-4 TO ADDRESS PROCEDURES FOR DOWNSPOUT DISCONNECTIONS Councilmember Dr. David Varner made a motion to send Bill No. 66-17 to the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee for Second and Third Reading on October 9th, 2017. Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight(8) ayes. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 22 REGULAR MEETING September 25, 2017 BILL NO. 17-57 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE AREA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 211 W. MONROE STREET Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to send Bill No. 17-57 to the Area Board of Zoning Appeals on October 4th, 2017, and to the Zoning and Annexation Committee on October 91n 2017. Councilmember Dr. David Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight(8) ayes. BOYD v. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION APPEAL Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to reschedule the Boyd v. Historic Preservation Commission Appeal to November 13th, 2017. Councilmember Dr. David Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight(8) ayes. NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Oliver Davis stated, You should have all gotten a notice regarding the update regarding the dog park date, which will be in Rum Village. That announcement will be on October 11th, 2017. Councilmember Tim Scott stated, I want to thank Councilmembers Broden and Williams-Preston for your comments at the Mamas Against Violence event on Saturday. Thank you very much. I could not make it. Councilmember Oliver Davis asked if Clerk Kareemah Fowler could touch base with the Robles family to ensure that flowers are sent to them on behalf of the Office of the City Clerk and the Common Council of the City of South Bend. Councilmember Karen White announced that the funeral would take place at St. Adalbert's on Friday, September 9th, 2017 at either 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. Councilmember Jo M. Broden announced that Councilmember Karen White is holding a budget hearing on October 4th, 2017, and that the Health and Public Safety Committee will piggyback off that meeting. Councilmember Broden stated, So, at the conclusion of the budget, we will be hitting, at 7 p.m.,the intersection of health and public safety issues, with regard to the budget, and focusing primarily with the Administration's help on the chronic homelessness report and how that hits the budget. It may not be restricted to that, but those are the two (2) focal points, again, looking at health and public safety issues with regard to the budget. Councilmember Oliver Davis stated that he gave a presentation, with assistance from James Mueller, to the Redevelopment Commission regarding the Ardmore resolution that the Council passed. Councilmember Davis stated that Councilmember Gavin Ferlic, who was present for the presentation,talked about the Redevelopment Commission coming up with their own resolution based on the one (1) presented to them. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Samuel Brown, 222 East Navarre Street, South Bend, IN, stated that he wants an update on when the property at 1408 Elwood would be cleaned up. Kente Lark, Inspiration School of Beauty Culture, 307 Chapin Street, South Bend, IN, stated that he and his wife started this school to empower students to impact the community. Mr. Lark stated, Our goal is to be able to reach a generation of young people that have been kind of difficult to reach. So, students that come to us, if they are in high school, they receive twelve (12) 23 REGULAR MEETING September 25, 2017 high school credits. Should they continue on to Vincennes University,they'll also receive thirty (3 0) credits, so when they go to college, they only have to go to school for one (1) year to receive their Associates Degree. We make it a point to have students do at least ten percent(10%) of everything they're required to do, from haircuts to hairstyles and everything else, for free out in the community. Today, we're partnered with the South Bend Housing Authority. We're partnered with the YWCA, the Center for the Homeless, Hope Rescue Mission. Last week, we just did the YWCA, and this upcoming Thursday we're going to be cutting hair for veterans. Between August 1St, 2017 and August 21 st, 2017 we cut and styled over four-hundred and fifty (450) heads for free for kids that are going back to school. Why do I say this? Because, we have a school where it's making a different kind of impact. A lot of people are getting shot and they're shooting. They're doing a lot of different things like that. Many of us, we have skills to organize, skills to plan, but we don't have skills to go out to the street to reach these people. The more young people we can have join our school,the more impact we have in our community. We desire for the City to look into ways, budgetary-wise, to help provide scholarships to help people to be able to attend. So, we wanted to share that,plant a little seed, and you'll hear a little bit more from us later, because things are being done. Derrick Heinz, 120 West LaSalle Avenue, Apartment 1202, South Bend, IN, stated that he is a student at Mr. Lark's cosmetology school. Mr. Heinz stated that he lost two (2) friends to gun violence. He stated that when programs to keep young people productively occupied are taken away from communities,these young people will grow bored and sometimes get in with the wrong crowd. Mr. Heinz emphasized that a haircut can do wonders for lifting the spirit of an individual and called for more collaboration between elders and the youth to make the community better. Anthony Birdie, 613 South Olive Street, South Bend, IN, stated that he appreciates what has been done on Western Avenue, but stated that he believes what has been done on Western could be done on Olive. He urged the Council to help the people of his community improve things in the neighborhood. Sue Kesim, 4022 Kennedy Drive, South Bend, IN, stated, We have 18,000 students in our South Bend schools. Seventy percent (70%) of them get a free or reduced lunch, which is 12,600 of our children that live in poverty. There is also a waiting list of one-hundred and fifty(15 0) students for Head Start because there's not enough funding, not enough federal funding. I just want to point out that this is our community and we have a lot of kids that need help. So,part of what I did today, I made a call to Joe Donnelly's office and said, "Hey, you're our hometown guy, we need some money here for Head Start. We've got one-hundred and fifty(150) kids waiting and they need your help." On a more personal level, if you talk to Joe, maybe just reiterate that the community as a whole needs some help in that area. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council,President Tim Scott adjourned the meeting at 9:48 p.m. 24