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, Committee sport: The Zoning and Annexation Committee 'Co the Common Countil of the City of bouth nb: The June 28, 1999 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by Council Member John Hosinski, Chairperson, at 4:05 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members:Aranowski, Varner, Hosinski, Ujdak, Coleman, Kelly, Pfeifer, King and Sniadecki; Larry Magliozzi, Robert Hunt, Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand and Terry Bland. Council Member Hosinski noted that the petitioner has been requested that Bill No. 41-99 which is the proposed historic landmark designation for the property located at 125 West Marion Street be continued indefinitely. Council Member Hosinski then called upon Larry Magliozzi to provide an overview of state law changes to the annexation laws. Mr. Magliozzi noted that he provided a memorandum addressing this topic earlier to the Council. He then highlighted some of the basic changes which include: 1. Changing the"typical annexation" from a 3 month process to a 6 month process which includes separating the 2d and 3rd readings at different Council meetings. 2. Having four (4) contacts with the Council instead of the current two (2), which would include the Resolution on the Fiscal Plan; 1st reading on the ordinance followed by a 60 day wait; 2d reading and public hearing followed by a 30 to 60 day wait; and third reading and final vote at a separate Council meeting. 3. Providing that there be a three(3) year maximum period of time going forward in time for which an effective date for an annexation may take place. 4. Providing that the remonstrance in St. Joseph County remains at 50% while the rest of the state will be established at 65%. 5. Providing that additional property taxes would be impounded with a special advisory board being established to overview such funds. 6. Providing that the period of time to re-file an annexation will be changed from three(3)years to four(4)years. 7. Requiring filings with the Secretary of State's Office. The Council Attorney suggested that Mr.Magliozzi contact the City Clerk's Office contacted so that at the first contact addressing the fiscal plan and resolution stage,that such matters automatically be sent to the Zoning and Annexation Committee for review and recommendation. She also added that the change in the remonstrance percentage will be addressed by her with the legal department as a potential constitutional challenge based on equal protection to the 50% requirement currently in effect for St.Joseph County.