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Qommitt a deport Zoning anO ititintsation Qtommitteu The October 27, 2003 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by its Chairperson,Council Member Ervin Kuspa at 4:15 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Kelly, White, Varner,Aranowski,King,Kirsits, and Kuspa; Assistant Director of the Division of Community Development Larry Magliozzi, City Attorney Charles Leone, Assistant County Engineer Laurie Johnson, Terry Bland of the 'iOuth O Sri()nit, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member Kuspa noted that the members of the Zoning and Annexation Committee included Council Members Kelly, Varner, Coleman and himself. Council Member Kuspa then called for a presentation on Bill No. 03-115 which is a proposed resolution to adopt a written fiscal plan and establish a policy for the provision of services to an area in Portage Township referred to as the New Cleveland Road Annexation Area. The companion Bill to Bill No. 03-115 is Substitute Bill No. 80-03 which would annex this property it into the city, more specifically the New Cleveland Road 21000 through 21500 Block. Larry Magliozzi, Assistant Director of the Division of Community Development made the presentation. He noted that this is a voluntary annexation consisting of 30.62 acres. It consists entirely of the right-of-way for Cleveland Road. Both the Board of Public Works and the Board of Public Safety have adopted resolutions in support of this annexation. Laurie Johnson, Assistant County Engineer noted that she represents the petitioner who is St. Joseph County and more specifically the County Commissioners. In May of 2002 an Interlocal Governmental Agreement was entered into between the city and the county calling for the county to construct the intersection and the city to take it over thereafter and maintain it when bringing it into the city. In response to a question from Council Member Kirsits, Ms. Johnson assured the Council that the intersection has been very well constructed. Dr. Varner then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kelly that Bill No. 03-115 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.Dr. Varner then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kelly that Substitute Bill No. 80-03 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Under miscellaneous business, Council Member King noted that the Office of the City Clerk has informed him that they have received a number of calls regarding the Hurwich rezoning request which is not set for this evening. He noted that it is listed under unfinished business and would be set for 2nd & 3rd readings, public hearing and committee referral; and therefore may not be discussed at this evening's meeting under Council rules. There being no further business coming before the Committee, Council Member Kuspa adjourned the meeting at 4:21 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Ervin Kuspa, Chairperson Zoning and Annexation Committee KCF:kmf Attachments