02-28-00 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 28, 2000 Commission recommended to the Council the historic designation of this property. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There being no one present wishing to address the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this bill, Councilmember Varner made a motion to send this bill to the full Council favorably. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NO. 16 -00 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING SECTIONS 17 -46 AND 17 -47 AND ADDING A NEW SECTION TO THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 17 -46.4 REGARDING NONRECURRING CHARGES FOR CUSTOMERS OF THE SOUTH BEND WATER WORKS Councilmember Kirsits reported that the Utilities Committee met on this bill and sends it to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. John F. Stancati, Director, South Bend Water Works, 209 North Main Street, Suite 207, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. Mr. Stancati informed the Council that this ordinance changes the Rules and Regulations and affects services other than water usage rates. The ordinance changes fees and charges that will be incurred only on an isolated basis and they are therefore referred to as nonrecurring charges. Also added is the hydrant rental fees for the County. Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand inquired of Mr. Stancati if he did not believe it would be appropriate to amend Section V of this ordinance in light of the fact that these changes need to be approved by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission as they have the final approval of these rates. Mr. Stancati agreed and the following amendment was offered by Ms. Cekanski- Farrand: Section V is amended as follows: After the words Common Council add a "," and drop the "and." After the word Mayor, add a "," and add "and approval by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission." Therefore, Section V should now read as follows: Section V. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council, approval of the Mayor, and approval by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. Councilmember Varner made a motion to accept the amendment as presented. Councilmember Kirsits seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There being no one present wishing to address the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this bill, Councilmember Aranowski made a motion to send this bill to the full Council favorably, as amended. Councilmember White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.