07-22-96 Public Works & Property Vaction

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atommf ttss Z port: Public Works and Property Vacation Committee to Os Common COMIC ti of tbs Cttg of *outs Osttb: The July 22, 1996 meeting of the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member David Varner at 3:35 P.M. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council President Kelly,Council Members Luecke,Pfeifer, and Varner, Kevin Hamel,Ken Fetter,Don Porter,and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. The only item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 26-96 which is a request to vacate certain property near Sunnymede Avenue. Mr. Kevin Hamel,the petitioner,made the presentation.Mr.Hamel noted that this bill has been continued on several occasions in light of the opposition voiced originally by the South Bend School Corporation.He noted that he had been in contact with the South Bend School Corporation as well as the Council Attorney and all parties were able to amicably resolve the School Corporation's concern. He then presented a letter dated July 18,1996 addressed to Council President Kelly (copy attached) which specifically notes that the South Bend Community School Corporation withdrew any objection to the alley vacation. Also included was a quitclaim deed providing access to the subject property of the School Corporation. Council Member Luecke noted that the Board of Public Works originally sent a negative recommendation which was not binding on the council It was noted by the Council Attorney that all parties were satisfied in going forward with the proposed vacation. In light of the fact that there is not a quorum present no formal action on Bill No. 26-96 could be taken legally. There being no further business come before the committee the meeting was adjourned at 3:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member David Varner Chairperson,Public Works and Property Vacation Committee Attachments •