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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 10, 2008 UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business to come before the Council at this time. NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Oliver Davis thanked Councilmember Karen White for attending the Rum Village Neighborhood Association meeting. Ms. White stated that the meeting was well attended and that the association would like to have a list how many vacant homes are in their neighborhood and a list of the homes that are scheduled to be torn down. Councilmember Oliver Davis stated that he had the opportunity to attend with the Grants and Planning Committee of the Transpo Board, in Washington, D.C. to meet with Congressman Joe Donnelly along with staff of Senators Evan Bayh and Richard Lugar. Councilmember Davis stated that they talked about the relocation of the Transpo Garage to the Studebaker Corridor and begin construction in April 2008. President Rouse reported that several members were in attendance to honor Ms. Gladys Muhammad. He stated that they celebrated her birthday and her community accomplishments. President Rouse stated that he delivered on behalf of the South Bend Common Council a proclamation to Ms. Muhammad. President Rouse also reported that the St. Joseph County Waste Management Board met and there were two items that were noted. The first is that the board is accepting quotes for curbside pickup contracts for 2009. The second item is that it was approved to hire a consultant to do a study on wages for staff members of the St. Joseph County Waste Management Board. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR COMMENTS FROM MR. LARRY WILLIAMS ON SEWAGE PIPES Mr. Larry Williams, 420 Grandview Street, South Bend, Indiana, (574-232-9972) stated that he is speaking to the Council tonight because he is in the process of beautifying the northwest and the northeast corner of Linden and Grandview Avenues. Currently there is water that runs up and down the streets at that intersection. Mr. Williams stated that he was told that he needs at least 300’ of sewage pipe that needs to be run. He stated that he would like to build at that location and would like the Council to help him with this vision. He noted that the City has undertaken many projects in beautifying the City and he would like that vision to continue on the Westside. Mr. Williams noted that this intersection is a heavily traveled route and he would like to be a leader in getting this intersection revitalized. This topic was assigned to Councilmember Varner, Chairperson of the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee and Councilmember Henry Davis, Chairperson, Community Relations Committee. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, President Rouse adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m. ATTEST: ATTEST: ____________________________ ____________________________ John Voorde, City Clerk Timothy A. Rouse, President 11