05-09-2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes (Signed)

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REGULAR MEETING May 9, 2022 Councilmember Canneth Lee reiterated that mental health support is an especially critical issue. Councilmember Lee stated people have struggled due to the pandemic and that mental health affects children and adults. Councilmember Lee stated his support for the resolution. Councilmember Karen White supported the comments made by Councilmember Lee and thanks President McBride for bringing forth this proclamation. Councilmember White stated it is important for everyone to share this information and education regarding the resources for mental health. Councilmember White stated her support for the resolution. Councilmember Eli Wax stated his support for the resolution and the awareness of mental health along with decreasing the negative stigma against getting help. Councilmember Lori Hamann stated her support for the resolution and stated that the work has a connection with the Suicide Prevention Month recognized in September. Councilmember Hamann acknowledged the challenging work from mental health professionals and supports the resolution. President McBride stated on May 20th from 7:00-10:00 p.m. she will be sponsoring a benefit concert for those struggling with mental health as well as the whole community. President McBride entertained a motion to resolve back into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Troy Warner motioned. Vice President Sheila Niezgodski seconded. President McBride requested roll call. Clerk Dawn Jones responded with eight (8) ayes. Bob Palmer stated that if a Councilmember is online their camera must be on when voting. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE PUBLIC HEARINGS BILLS ON SECOND READING BILL NO. 15-22 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, IN TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, ALLEY BETWEEN LOTS 4 & 5 OF FUERBRINGER'S IST ADDITION. Councilmember Canneth Lee requested the committee report. Committee Chair Sheila Niezgodski responded that Bill No. 151522 came before the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee and was sent to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Lee requested the petitioner. Mike Rozycki, Abonmarche Consultants, 315 W. Jefferson stated he is representing The South Bend Heritage to put a house on the unimproved alley. The property will be able to use the center line of the alley as a setback; property line will increase by five feet (5ft).