07-14-03 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JULY 14, 2003 The following individuals spoke in favor of this bill: Mr. Joe Heintzelman, Owner, Oscar's Billiard Club, no address given, advised that his operation opened up six and one half (6 1/2) years ago in South Bend and unfortunately was required to relocate. He stated that Oscar's has a club membership in excess of two hundred (200) people. There are leagues and tournaments and they have held a number of charitable events. Mr. Heintzelman stated that the average age of individuals utilizing his establishment is twenty -five (25) to forty -five (45). In conclusion, he stated that the establishment is kept very clean and organized. Mr. Jeff Dee, Owner, United Beverage Company, no address given, stated that Oscar's Billiard Club is a very upstanding ethical business. He noted that he has personally worked with server training in reducing the possibility of underage consumption in this establishment and has worked in conjunction with fund - raising events. Mr. Dee stated that this establishment is an asset and is a very clean operation. Mr. Ray Simons, LaMonte Terrace, South Bend, Indiana, stated that he has been a member at Oscar's for five (5) years and this operation is superior to other establishments that he has visited. He stated that this establishment is well run and is an asset to the community and he would like to see it continue. Mr. Glenn Howard, Springhill Drive, South Bend, Indiana, advised that he is a member of Oscar's Billiard Club and it is nice to have an adult billiard establishment that is as clean and high class as Oscar's. It is an asset and a great place to entertain clients from out of town. Ms. Chris Berry, Terry Street, South Bend, Indiana, informed the Council that Oscar's has a very nice atmosphere where she feels comfortable and safe. She stated that it is a well -run operation and asked that it be allowed to continue. There was no one else present wishing to speak in favor of this bill and there was no one present wishing to speak in opposition to this bill. Therefore, Councilmember Aranowski made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 49 -03 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE ALLEY TO BE VACATED IS THE FIRST NORTH /SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF KESSLER BLVD. FROM KINYON STREET NORTH TO THE FIRST EAST /WEST ALLEY FOR A DISTANCE OF 126.6 FEET, MORE OR LESS, AND A WIDTH OF 14 FEET. SAID ALLEY BEING PART OF THE NORTHWEST ADDITION, 3RD PLAT IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA Councilmember Varner, Chairperson, Public Works and Property Vacation Committee, reported