10-14-10 (CCAC) Community/Campus Advisory Coalition

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Ann-Carol Nash was requested to give an update and she advised that a Notice to Abate she is sending this week relates to an incident at Clover Village. She did not see a lot of issues currently with parking. She recently attended Police roll-calls and one concern was regarding the "Pedi taxis" (operated on bicycles) for safety issues. They work fine in some situations but not in others. This is an issue that should be addressed with Steve Goen. Tim Sexton stated that Notre Dame Campus does have Pedi taxis on campus -not off. AI Kirsits stated he had received a call about a concern regarding taxi stands and wanted to know if there was any feedback from students. Tim replied that the numbers of use were down but they are still used. Ann-Carol said there has been concern because taxis are letting people off in the middle of the street and this was discussed with Kathy Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE BOARD Mike Carrington introduced himself and explained that a lot of people do not know what is the function of the Liquor Board. He represents Saint Joseph County Beverage Board and stated they make recommendations on licenses, renewals, etc. What they do is advisory and they meet with people who have licenses or apply for licenses. He currently has some cases now with a third strike. When underage people come in to drink they are evenhanded about going in and checking on age-related drinking. Some of the license holders lament students with false I.D.'s but his general impression is it all works reasonably well. After hearing discussions with all the members, things appear to have calmed down. A lot of things are not re-inventing the wheel and he addressed the Committee as a wonderful thing. He complimented Captain Hammer on a great job. He also stated that Notre Dame may need to go meet with Community leaders when some big event occurs. Dick Nussbaum stated that it was important for Captain Hammer to be there and having representatives all come together and be positive is very mature and responsible. AI Kirsits said that he encourages everyone to keep coming to these meetings and mentioned the Notre Dame Marching Band had been in a video that can be seen on YouTube. He also reminded everyone that if you see something suspicious, call the Police. Tim Sexton from Notre Dame stated that in two weeks they are having an alcohol awareness meeting on campus. Jeff Jones from IUSB said the "Race Against Hunger" fundraiser was being held there tomorrow.