07-11-05 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETINGJULY 11, 2005 She stated that the role of an At-Large Councilmember is a unique relationship with the citizens of the entire City. The At-Large Members work closely with the District Councilmembers. Councilmember White advised that she is currently the Chairperson of the Health and Public Safety Committee that oversees the regulations governing the overall operation of the Common Council, as well as all matters of public trust. The Health and Public Safety Committee oversees the Fire and Police Departments along with EMS, Ordinance Violations Bureau and Code Enforcement. The Health and Public Safety Committee has passed numerous bills to provide public safety. In 2004, the New Central Fire Station opened. It is truly a state of the art facility. In 2005, Police nd Headquarters completed their remodel and is 2 to none. Currently, negotiations are underway with the Police and Fire Department. Councilmember White stated that she is working together with the Council’s intern Brad Powlen and the Youth Council to positively connect with city government and provide an educational partnership with st needs of youth in the City of South Bend. Together we can make South Bend a 21 Century City. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:12 p.m., Councilmember Kuspa made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember Kelly, Chairperson, Committee of the Whole, presiding. Councilmember Kelly explained the procedures to be followed for tonights meeting in ã accordance with Article 1, Section 2-11 of the South Bend Municipal Code and that pamphlets were available to the pubic, which outline the Council rules and procedures, and are located on the railing in the Council Chambers. PUBLIC HEARINGS BILL NO. 28-04 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR CERTAIN LAND IN GERMAN TOWNSHIP CONTIGUOUS THEREWITH; STEVE & JEAN COOREMAN, 21300 BLOCK OF CLEVELAND ROAD & 52804 LYNNEWOOD AVENUE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Kelly advised that there has been a request by the petitioner to strike this bill from consideration. Therefore, Councilmember Kuspa made a motion to strike this bill. Councilmember White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 25-05 PUBIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3610 EDISON ROAD, 3612 EDISON ROAD, 3618 EDISON ROAD AND 1315 HICKORY ROAD, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 4, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Kuspa, Chairperson, Zoning & Annexation 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. th Mr. P. J. Thuringer, Staff Planner, Area Plan Commission, 11 Floor County-City Building, South Bend, Indiana, presented the report from the Commission. 2