02-26-96 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 1996 shall be limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION VI. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years. SECTION VII. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the adoption of this Declaratory Resolution for Real Property Tax Abatement to be published pursuant to Indiana Code 5- 3-1 and Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on the proposed confirming of said declaration. SECTION VIII. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Roland Kelly Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Coleman reported that the Community and Economic Development Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. Mary Booth, 817 Donmoyer, indicated that by having the tax abatement we can build affordable housing, to help the growth in the south west portion of the city. Council Member Washington made a adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 13 -96 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AMENDING CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE 10 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD DIVISION 6, SECTION 13 -123 ESTABLISHING FEES FOR PROCESSING HANDGUN TRANSFER APPLICATIONS This bill had first reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion to refer this bill to the Public Safety Committee, and set it for public hearing and third reading on March 11, 1996, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Dr. Carol Ecker, 50871 Ironwood, spoke regarding the duties of the Humane Society. Sheryl Crompton, 59328 Clover Rd., indicated she was president of Michiana Kennel Club, she spoke regarding pure bred dogs, as their treatment is related to the Humane Society. Dr. Robert Eby, 60660 U.S. 31 S, spoke regarding Humane Society being able to care of native wild life. Jeff Gorman, 6038 Fellows, gave a report on the moneys received by the Humane Society. Larry Ecker, read a letter from Drewy Watkins, former treasurer of the Human Society. Jackie Walorski, former director of the Humane Society, gave a list of services provided by the Society. Mary Wadsworth, 1420 Broadway, Niles, discussed the financial picture of the Human Society. Jim Cierzniak, 1156 E. Victoria, spoke regarding Notre Dame had asked for donations for the Football Hall of Fame, and collected $10,000 from season ticket holder donations, and this was sent to the National Football Foundation. He indicated they will not return the money to the City. Gary Aretz, 1553 Wildflower Lane, spoke against the City of South Bend not continuing their contract with the Humane Society. Dr. David Vissar, Roseland Animal Hospital, spoke regarding infectious diseases which can be spread among animals not kept in controlled n 1 1