08-13-12 Public Works & Property Vacation

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PUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY VACATION 8 -13 -12 3:30 P.M. Committee Members Present: Dr. David Varner, Gavin Ferlic, Valerie Schey Other Council Present: Tim Scott, Henry Davis, Jr., Dr. Fred Ferlic, Karen White, Derek Dieter Others Present: Mike Schmuhl, Larry Magliozzi, Jitin Cain, Kathy Cekanski - Farrand, Phil Byrd, Steve Cox, Jim Puzzello, Ann Puzzello, Mark Myers, John Byorni, Chuck Bulot, Christa Nayder, Gary Gilot, Dick Nussbaum. Pat Crowley, Jim Lietzan, Kevin Allen Agenda: Bill No. 29 -12 - Alley Vacation Michigan/Madison Sts. Bill No. 36 -12 — Amend Code Adjust Fire Department Commercial Review Fees Bill No. 29 -12 — Dr. David Varner, with a quorum of his committee present, reminded the Committee this vacation request had been amended and the substitute bill reflected the change. The sub was accepted and was presented by Jim Lietzan from the engineering firm DLZ, representing Memorial Hospital. He noted only the E/W portion of the alley between Michigan and Main was part of the vacation request. Following the presentation, Gavin Ferlic motioned the bill be forwarded as amended favorably to full Council. Valerie Schey seconded and all concurred. Bill No. 36 -12 — This bill would change the flat fee charged by the fire department for inspection of projects granted permits by the building department. The presenter, chief Steve Cox SBFD, said the proposed sliding fee schedule would be more fair for the builder than the flat fee. The change reflects the same type of sliding scale used by the building department. Councilmember Tim Scott asked the Fire Chief what the revenue had been in past years. The Chief said this was a new fee. Dr. Fred Ferlic asked if it would discourage business. The Chief said the fairness of the sliding scale would encourage those seeking permits. Chuck Bulot endorsed the request. Valerie Schey motioned the bill get a favorable recommendation, Gavin Ferlic seconded and all supported. Under miscellaneous Dr. Varner asked Jitin Cain from the Economic Development Department to give a brief progress report on the administration initiative to remake the City website. Jitin previewed the aesthetics of the new home page emphasizing its content and user friendliness. He highlighted the new global link bar, the tour of links, and site navigation directions. Jitin said web site was still a work in progress and encouraged Council input. The project should be complete by the end of November. Henry Davis applauded the work done so far, then emphasized the need for the site to be attractive, diverse, and user friendly.