02-12-01 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARYI2, 2001 BILL NO. 14 -01 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR CERTAIN LAND IN GERMAN TOWNSHIP CONTIGUOUS THEREWITH; BRICK ROAD L.L.C., MICHIGAN LIMITED LIABILITY CO., 23260 BRICK ROAD, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had first reading. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the Area Plan Commission, to send it to the Zoning and Annexation Committee and to set it for Public Hearing on April 9, 2001 and Third Reading on May 14, 2001. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 15 -01 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR CERTAIN LAND IN CLAY TOWNSHIP CONTIGUOUS THEREWITH; JERRY & MARGUERY MACRI AND RICHARD & ANN LAFREE, 17,100 BLOCK OF DOUGLAS ROAD, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had first reading. Councilmember King made a motion to consider the substitute version of this bill. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Additionally, Councilmember Kelly made a motion that the substitute version of this bill be sent to the Zoning and Annexation Committee and be set for Public Hearing on Apri1.9, 2001 and Third Reading on May 14, 2001. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business to come before the Council. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to come before the Council. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR COMMENTS CONCERNING COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME Mr. Jim Cierzniak,1156 East Victoria, South Bend, Indiana, submitted to the Council a three (3) page handout concerning the College Football Hall of Fame. Mr. Cierzniak outlined all of the summary information contained in the document. Mr. Cierzniak stated that he would like to commend Liz Rowe who for many years has prepared the financial reports for the Hall of Fame. He noted that Liz is no longer doing that but her loyal service to preparing reports and making them available should be noted. In response to Mr. Cierzniak's question about financial statements being available after the National Football Foundation takes over the operation of the Hall, Councilmember Varner advised that in a conversation with the Mayor he was told that when the NFF takes over, which they have not yet, the City will still receive monthly financial statements. COMMENTS REGARDING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE FIREARMS ORDINANCE Ms. Lois Clark, 6417 Cedar Trail, South Bend, Indiana, informed the Council that she wishes 1 1