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• A resident of 114 Chapin stated that the Catholic Workers are involved at 1130, 1119 West Washington as well as 1102 Thomas. She stated that she appreciates their compassion but questioned whether they would stay within the limitations. Mr. Griffith stated that he would give more details tonight and assured the Committee that compliance would not be an issue. Council Member Dieter then made a motion that Bill No. 64-05 be recommended unfavorably to the Council. There was no second to the motion. Council President Pfeifer noted that she has been on the Common Council for nine (9) years. She would not be supporting the rezoning. She noted that when a person breaks the law often they are put on probation. Often they break their conditions of probation. She noted that she "is concerned that this group would not follow the rules". She noted that this is a diverse group but that there must be dignity and respect to the neighborhood. The group has good intentions but finds it"offensive because Catholic Workers are not our teachers. The citizens have been doing good work long before they came to the neighborhood". Council President Pfeifer stated that she believes that "the neighborhood was moving forward but that the forward momentum has stopped because of the three (3) centers for the homeless". She has no reason to believe them, based on their history. Council Member Rouse made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kuspa that Bill Nos. 64-05 and 05-130 be sent to the Council without recommendation. The motion passed. There was no miscellaneous business. Council Member Rouse thanked every one for their input and then adjourned the Committee meeting at 4:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Ervin Kuspa, Chairperson Zoning and Annexation Committee KCF:kmf Attachments November 14,2005 Zoning and Annexation Committee of the 2005 South Bend Common Council -Page 7 of 7-