10/22/07 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 22, 2007 Councilmember Ann Puzzello made the presentation for this Resolution by reading it in its entirety. She noted that she will see that the Resolution gets to the Family Justice Center. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There was no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution. Councilmember Varner made a motion to adopt this Resolution by acclamation. Councilmember White seconded the motion which carried. UPDATE GARY GILOT -RELIEF EFFORT IN NAPPANEE, INDIANA Gary Gilot, Director, Public Works Department, 13th Floor County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, Indiana, stated that twenty-one (21) City of South Bend employees from various departments Street, Code Enforcement, Water Works went to Nappanee to provide clean-up. He stated that approximately 700 cubic yards of debris was collected. Items such as aluminum siding, tree branches, etc. were colleted. Mr. Gilot stated that he is very proud of the City's efforts to help a neighboring community in need. Councilmember Varner offered comments and thanked Mr. Gilot and the employees who help the town of Nappanee. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:15 p.m. Councilmember Dieter made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember White, Chairperson, Committee of the Whole, presiding. Councilmember White explained the procedures to be followed for tonight's meeting in accordance with Article 1, Section 2-ll of the South Bend Municipal Code. Councilmember White stated that a brochure may be found on the railing in the Council Chambers explaining those procedures. PUBLIC HEARINGS BILL NO. 68-07 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY LYING WEST OF MIAMI STREET EXTENDING FROM EWING AVENUE NORTH TO THE FIRST EAST-WEST ALLEY LYING NORTH OF EWING AVENUE FOR 123.5 FEET MORE OR LESS AND A WIDTH OF 14 FEET BEING A PART OF OAK PARK FOURTH ADDITION Councilmember Varner, Chairperson Public Works and Property Vacation Committee, reported that this committee held a meeting this afternoon and sends it to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Bernard Feeney, Registered Land Surveyor, 715 South Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill on behalf of St. Joseph County Library, Donald Napoli, Director. Mr. Feeney advised that the St. Joseph County Public Library wishes to expand the Virginia M Tutt branch, located at 2223 S. Miami Street. He noted that this will allow