02-25-13 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 2013 US Scrap & Recycling 1610 Circle Ave. US Scrap & Recycling 1700 W. Washington St. US Scrap & Recycling 2014-2016 W. Washington St. are approved in conformity with the South Bend Municipal Code Section 4-51 and based upon the satisfactory review and inspection of the properties by the Department of Code Enforcement, Police Department, and the Fire Prevention Bureau as evidenced by the Ordinance Violation Bureau Clerk’s communication to the City Clerk dated February 25, 2013. Section II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor. s/Derek D. Dieter Member of the Common Council Councilmember White made a motion to accept the substitute version of this bill as on File in the Office of the City Clerk. Councilmember Henry Davis, Jr., seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember White, Vice-Chairperson, Personnel & Finance Committee, reported that this committee held a Public Hearing on this amended bill this afternoon and voted to send it to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. City Clerk John Voorde made the presentation for this bill. Clerk Voorde advised that his office has received the renewal applications for the operation of Scrap Metal/Junk Dealers/Recycling Operations. In accordance with procedure for the renewal of city business licenses, these applications were submitted to the Police, Fire and Code Enforcement Departments for inspection. Clerk Voorde stated that all but two applications received favorable recommendation. The two businesses that are not in compliance are: Alternative Two LLC, 700 W. Chippewa (Fire Inspection) and US Scrap LLC/ACME 1420 S. Walnut St. (Code Enforcement). Clerk Voorde stated that the remaining business should be granted favorable adoption. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution, Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to adopt this substitute Resolution. Councilmember Scott seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NO. 13-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CALLING FOR A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS WHICH ARE NOT A HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY HAZARD Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to continue this bill indefinitely. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.