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Sergio's Pools and Spas, spoke in favor of this bill. He indicated he strongly
<br />supported this bill. Mike Edwards, 822 E. Irvington, indicated most of the people in
<br />the Chambers were here to support the new bill. Vicki Bowman, Garrett IN, indicated
<br />here organization has seen the depravation this type of business causes, as well as
<br />hurt pornography causes to many people. She indicated that when a dirty brook store
<br />locates in a neighborhood, it declines. Mike Hamman, 2768 Tomahawk Trail, indicated
<br />we need tougher zoning restrictions, as well as tougher laws. Michael Crist, 23285
<br />Roosevelt, urged for passage of this bill. Audry Slater 2201 Dorothy, urged for
<br />tougher laws. Tina Smith, indicated the Council had a responsibility to protect the
<br />children in this City. Dennis Swan, police officer, indicated this type of business
<br />needs to be stopped, not just restricted. Melvin Coil, 1927 Rockne, representing
<br />Citizens for Family Value, he urged the passage of this bill, but indicated it should
<br />be tougher. He indicated Elkhart County made this 1,000 feet from schools, homes,
<br />parks, churches, etc., and there are no adult book stores in Elkhart County, so it
<br />can be done. Dave Varner, 1306 Clayton Dr., spoke in favor of this bill, indicating
<br />the Council should do everything possible to improve the quality of life in the City.
<br />Dennis Stoffelbach, 1512 Hass Dr., indicated this bill closed a dangerous loophole.
<br />He indicated further legislation was needed and encouraged the enactment of a law in
<br />effect in Dallas. A representative of Sibley's factory, indicated they felt adult
<br />activities were a potential damaging distraction to their employees. Lester
<br />Summeral, Jr., spoke in favor of this bill. He indicted he has travelled around the
<br />world, preaching the Gospel, and South Bend was a nice place to come home to and he
<br />would like it to remain that way. An african student encouraged the passage of this
<br />bill so this City could remain a nice quiet place to live and study. Angela Elston,
<br />317 Donmoyer, indicated that soft porno can lead to child molestation. A resident of
<br />1001 Mayflower, indicated that through the years pimps and prostitution have taken
<br />over the downtown. Terry Ferris, 1641 E. Fox, spoke against adult entertainment,
<br />indicated he had almost opened a day care center on south Main Street. a resident of
<br />62190 Oak Road, indicated we should get "Alive with Pride" and get rid of
<br />pornography. Council Member Puzzello read the following letter from Council Member
<br />Slavinskas: "At tonight's evening South Bend Common Council meeting, Substitute Bill
<br />No. 49 -95 will be acted upon by the Council. Unfortunately, due to previously
<br />scheduled business commitments, I will be unable to attend this meeting. In light of
<br />the continuing concern that I have on the location of adult businesses, I did want my
<br />position known on this Bill. If present tonight I would vote in favor of Substitute
<br />Bill No. 49 -95. As Chairperson of the Zoning and Vacation Committee, I believe that
<br />the Substitute Bill enhances the strong zoning ordinances which we currently have on
<br />the books. By further restricting legal conforming uses located within
<br />nonresidential use districts, zoning protection from the detrimental effects from the
<br />location of adult businesses on such dwellings can be made. I commend you for your
<br />leadership in proposing this zoning regulation. I hope that you and the entire
<br />Council will join me in step two which is to enact reasonable licensing regulations
<br />which will govern such adult businesses. Proper monitoring of such businesses based
<br />on the health and safety considerations will provide further tools to oversee such
<br />operations. I request that you read this letter so that it will become a part of the
<br />official record at tonight's meeting. Thank you. Council Member Kelly made a motion
<br />to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council
<br />Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
<br />Council Member Luecke made a motion to have a recess, seconded by Council Member
<br />Duda. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 and reconvened at
<br />9:00 P.M.
<br />BILL NO. 59 -95 A BILL FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND
<br />NON - BARGAINING EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE
<br />CALENDAR YEARS 1996, 1997, AND 1998
<br />This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
<br />and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Luecke reported
<br />that the Personnel and Finance Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to
<br />the Council favorable. Council Member Luecke made a motion to amend the bill in the
<br />title by deleting 60 -93 and 8396 -93, seconded by Council Member Ladewski. The motion
<br />carried. Cathy Hubbard Shead, Human Resources Director, made the presentation for
<br />the bill. She indicated non - bargaining employees will receive a 3% increase for 96,
<br />97 and 1998, which is in line with the Teamsters. She indicated there were a few
<br />exceptions to the 3 %. Council Member Luecke made a motion to recommend this bill to
<br />the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
<br />Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to combine Bill No. 56, 57 and 58 in the
<br />Council portion of the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The
<br />motion carried. Council Member Luecke reported that the Personnel and Finance
<br />Committee had extensive hearings on these bills, and all three were sent to the
<br />Council with a favorable recommendation.
<br />BILL NO. 56 -95 A BILL APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES
<br />OF SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR
<br />THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1,
<br />1996, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1996, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS
<br />AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT
<br />Council Member Kelly made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable,
<br />seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
<br />BILL NO. 57 -95 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND APPROPRIATING
<br />MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE DESIGNATED
<br />ENTERPRISE FUNDS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL
<br />YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1996, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1996,
<br />INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME
<br />WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT
<br />Council Member Luecke made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable,
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