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Public Works and Property Vacation Committee <br /> 2005 South Bend Common Council <br /> The April 11,2005 meeting of the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee was called to <br /> order by its Chairperson, Council Member David A. Varner at 4:51 p.m. in the Council Informal <br /> Meeting Room. <br /> Persons in attendance included Council Members Pfeifer,Kelly,Puzzello,Varner,Kuspa,Kirsits <br /> and Rouse; Director of Public Works Gary Gilot, Rita Kopola, City Clerk John Voorde, and <br /> Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. <br /> Dr. Varner noted that the Committee members include Council Members White, Rouse, <br /> Puzzello and himself. <br /> Dr. Varner then called for a presentation on Bill No. 20-05 which is a request to vacate the 1st <br /> north/south alley east of Kaley Street from Western Avenue south to the 1st east/west alley for a <br /> distance of 132 feet. This is a part of the Summit Place 3rd Addition to the city. <br /> Director of Public Works Director Gary Gilot stated that the petitioner owns both sides of the <br /> alley in question. He stated that the Board of Public Works sends the request to the Council with <br /> a favorable recommendation subject to a utility or turn-around easement. <br /> In response to a question from Dr. Varner, Mr. Gilot stated that the petitioner is aware of the <br /> easement request. <br /> The Council Attorney suggested that since the petitioner is not present, that the Committee <br /> consider sending the Bill to the full Council without a formal recommendation. <br /> Dr. Varner agreed. <br /> Under miscellaneous business, Mr. Gilot noted that Mayor Luecke has suggested that <br /> information go beyond the Board of Public Works agenda and their minutes in an effort to assist <br /> the Council.. He then provided a 1-page document entitled "Board of Public Works Briefs <br /> Monday, April 11, 2005" (copy attached). He noted that this summary includes major items <br /> from the 5-page agenda which the Board had today. He further noted that the Mayor has <br /> requested that this be a regular 2-5 minute summary update each month. <br /> Mr. Gilot then presented a 1-page document entitled "Bureau of Public Construction, 2005 <br /> Project Completion Status, Quarterly Report (January 1st thru March 31st) (copy attached). He <br /> stated that the spread-sheet is prepared each quarter. The items listed in gray are those which are <br /> close to be closed out. <br /> Council Member White requested further information at another meeting as to the process used <br /> in identifying which projects would be listed. <br /> Dr. Varner noted that the Board of Public Works meets every other Monday, and that he <br /> appreciates the additional information. <br /> April 11,2005 Public Works and Property Vacation Committee Meeting of the 2005 South Bend Common Council -page 1- <br />