09/24/07 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 24, 2007 Dame. She again thanked the co-sponsors Councilmember Rouse and Kirsits for their efforts. Councilmember Kuspa stated that there has been a lot hard work that has gone into this bill. He noted that South Bend is a very collegiate town, with Notre Dame; St. Mary's, Holy Cross, IUSB, Ivy Tech, Brown Mackie etc., all being in the near vicinity. Councilmember Kuspa stated that this bill is not enforceable. He stated that lawn parking is banned in all districts of the City and not being enforced. He stated that he understands that there is a need for parking during the seven (7) Notre Dame homes games during the year, and that there could be some exception made for that. He noted that there is a disorderly house ordinance already on the books and that bill is not being enforced as it should. Councilmember Kuspa stated that parties are going to be held and those people hosting those parties are not going to register with the City. He reiterated that this bill has had a lot of hard work put into it, and as much as he appreciates everyone's diligence on this bill, it cannot be enforced. Councilmember Kuspa stated that he will not be voting in favor of this bill. Councilmember Dieter made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this 2nd Substitute Bill as amended. Councilmember Kirsits seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember Rouse excused himself from the Council Meeting. BILL NO. 54-07 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL 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, 2006 Councilmember Varner, Vice-Chairperson, Personnel & Finance Committee, reported that this committee held a Public Hearing on this bill this afternoon and sends it to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Puzzello made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill. Councilmember Kuspa seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of seven (7) ayes. BILL NO. 55-07 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND INDIANA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2008 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT Councilmember Varner made a motion to amend this bill as on file with the Office of the City Clerk. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of seven (7) ayes. Councilmember Varner noted that these last changes that have come before the Council as late as this afternoon are on file in the Office of the City Clerk for anyone who would like to see the detail. Councilmember Varner, Vice-Chairperson, Personnel & Finance Committee, reported that this committee held a Public Hearing on this amended bill as on file with Office of the City Clerk and sends it to the full Council with a favorable recommendation.