11-13-00 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING 18- 3007 -0236 18- 3007 -0239 18- 3007 -0242 NOVEMBER 13.2000 18- 3007 -0249 18- 3007 -0247 18- 3007 -0248 with the City Clerk on or before December 13, 2000, and all such agreements being duly recorded in the St. Joseph County Recorder's Office. Councilmember King made a motion to consider the amendment as read by Attorney Cekanski- Farrand. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Mr. Michael Carrington, U.S. Marshall, 204 North Main Street, South Bend, Indiana, representing the Federal Court Building and Mr. Joel Malkin, Attorney, General Services Administration, made the presentation for this bill. Mr. Carrington informed the Council that the purpose of this vacation is to make the federal court building more secure. He noted that they have spent a lot of money and worked very hard at trying to improve the security in the building but the two (2) alleys that are immediately adjacent to the building make it almost impossible to provide any kind of adequate security. He further noted that the current federal guidelines require a one hundred (100) foot setback from the nearest streets or any public access to the building. Obviously they cannot meet that requirement but they are asking for help to control these two (2) alleys that are immediately adjacent to the building which make it impossible to secure the building properly. Mr. Carrington stated that they do not intend to build on the alleys or' make them inaccessible to the adjacent property owners who need access to the alleys for deliveries as well as for public safety including fire trucks or emergency services. They do plan to install gates at these alleys that allow individuals to come and go. They do not want to inconvenience anyone. Mr. Carrington advised that they did have a chance to speak with all the people who expressed concern and it would appear that all concerns have been worked out. Therefore, they will be able to meet their deadline and provide access as needed. Mr. Charles Leone, Attorney at Law, 105 East Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 400, South Bend, Indiana, informed the Council that he represents Dainty Maid Bake Shop which is located on one of the north/south alleys although not at the point where it is to be vacated. He stated that with the amendment as it has been suggested, they are in favor of this ordinance as it will address their concerns about egress and taking care of deliveries and allowing the large trucks to continue north. Ms. Joan Grabill, 54739 Winding Brook Drive, Mishawaka, Indiana, advised the Council that she is also one of the people mentioned in the amendment. One of her concerns is being able to use that portion of the alley when there are large trucks or when they need back alley delivery rather than front delivery. She stated that as long as they have some type of accommodation she does not have an objection. There was no one else present wishing to speak to the Council in favor of this bill and there was no one present wishing to speak in opposition to this bill. Therefore, Councilmember Kelly made a motion that this bill, as amended, be sent to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Kirsits seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.