01-26-87 Personnel & Finance and Parks Committee

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Mammal/rt. ittpnrt PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE PARKS COMMITTEE Wa tie Ulnmmon Ctounrtt of 1I, Qty of Bnut1 ladA The January 26, 1987, joint Committee of the Personnel and Finance Committee and the Parks Conmittee was called to order by Park's Committee Chairman, Councilman James Barcome at 4:00 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Councilmen: Serge, Barcome, Braboy, Voorde, Paszek, Puzzello, and Zakrzewski; Carol Sanders, Jim Seitz, members of the news media, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Councilman Barcame noted.that the purpose of the meeting was to review Bill 3-87 which would appropriate $111,948.87 from the non-reverting East Bank. Trail Fund to account 399 Contractual Services being within the East Bank Trail Fund. Jim Seitz, the Director of the Parks Department, then reviewed the Bill. He noted that the not-for-profit corporation, namely the Michiana Watershed, had petitioned from a local trust fund in the sum of $100,000.00. A contingent grant in a similar amount of $100,000.00 could be received from the Land and Water Conservation Grant Fund. The primary use of said funds would be for land acquisition. He then briefly described the areas surrounding the abandoned railroad tracks along Angela Blvd. It was decided that a twenty foot (20') strip rather than a sixty foot (60') strip would be necessary. He stressed that none of the $200,000.00 would be tax money. He also noted that, at the present time, they were not planning to blacktop the trails; however, the trails must be accessible for handicapped individuals. Councilman Paszek questioned who owns the viaduct and was informed that that issue has not been resolved. Councilman Braboy questioned whether there would be concern over noise and traffic, and Mr. Seitz stated that such problems were being addressed. Councilman Puzzello noted that she had spoken with many of the area approximately one (1) year ago and had not received any unfavorable comments. Councilman Paszek also spoke in favor of the overall project. Following further discussion by the committee members, Councilman Serge made a motion, seconded by Councilman Taylor, on behalf of the Parks Committee, to recommend Bill 3-87 favorably to Council. The motion passed. Councilman Serge then made a motion, seconded by Councilman Taylor, on behalf of the Personnel and Finance Conmittee, that Bill 3-87 receive a favorable recommendation. That motion also passed. There being no further business to come before the joint committee meeting, the meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Councilman James Barcome, Chairman Councilman Beverlie J. Beck Parks and Recreation Committee Personnel and Finance Committee •,t• .,t.. .40=91.. .V.,.t.H,HQ CO