01-27-10 (CCAC) Community Campus Advisory Coalition

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Community/Campus Advisory Coalition (CCAC) January 27, 2010 Meeting Minutes Page 2 commented that Cpl. Pat Hecklinski of the South Bend Police Department has been a very helpful resource for the task force. He also noted that there were no burglaries of off-campus student housing over the holidays. Holy Cross Sarah Fugarino reported that Holy Cross has a safety lecture given by Notre Dame police. Student government is working on a lounge renovation that should be completed by the end of the year. Robinson Center Marguerite Taylor reported that she was asked to watch the homes of six students over the Christmas break. Ms. Taylor announced a very important INDOT meeting will be held on February 18th at 6:00 p.m. at Perley School. This meeting is to discuss the widening of State Road 23 which will have a significant impact on the neighborhood. She asked that all concerned about the project and its impact on the neighborhood come to the meeting and express their concerns. Ms. Taylor also announced a reception to honor neighborhood volunteers will be held at the Robinson Center on February 26th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Snow Removal Snow removal continues to be a problem. The biggest snows this season have occurred during the Christmas break when students were not here. Cathy Toppel said that snow removal is not just the responsibility of tenants. The burden of snow removal falls on the owner of the property, especially when owners are aware that school is not in session and the students are gone. If the City has to remove the snow, it can bill the owners. Ms. Toppel will work on an ordinance allowing for ticketing residents who do not remove snow from the sidewalks in a timely manner. It was also noted that when the snow melted, litter in the form of bottles, cans and disposable cups was exposed. Both Grant Schmidt and Mark Kramer said that email reminders will be sent out to students about promptly removing snow from sidewalks. Mr. Kramer also said he has started a "Good Neighborhood" segment in his tenant newsletter. Students are asked to submit stories about what they have done to be a good neighbor. He is offering a prize of a $100.00 Master Card to the winner.