03-14-88 Council Meeting Minutes

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WHEREAS, over 7,351 children received instruction through the Safetyville programs on bicycle safety, pedestrian safety, stranger safety, seat belt safety, and other public safety concerns; and WHEREAS, the Council also wants to acknowledge five (5) children from St. Adalbert's School, namely Robyn, Samantha, Elizabeth, and Joseph Wisniewski, and Nathaniel Angel III, who were among 385 members in the "Indiana Saved by the Belt Club" NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. On behalf of all of the citizens of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council her publicly commends the South Bend Police Department and in particular Sgt. Bill Humphries for receiving the "Protect Little Hoosiers" award for the State of Indiana. SECTION II. The Common Council thanks Sgt. Humphries for a "job well done" and thanks all of his assistants in the Police Department including "Safetypups" and "Sgt. Moose." SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Stephen Luecke /s/ Donald Niezgodski /s/ William Soderberg ATTEST: /s/ Irene K. Gammon /s/ Ann Puzzello /s/ Linas K. Slavinskas /s/ Thomas Zakrzewski /s/ Sean Coleman /s/ Loretta Duda /s/ John Voorde /s/ Joseph E. Kernan, Mayor A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Duda and Council Member Soderberg made the presentation on the bill. Sgt. Humphries and Cindy Hall from the South Bend Police Department were present to accept the resolution. Council Member Duda noted that the Wisniewski children and Nathaniel Angel, III were in attendance also. Each were given a copy of the resolution. Council Member Duda stated that all nine member of the Council along with the Mayor and City Clerk had signed the resolution. It was noted that the children attend St. Adalbert's Grade School in South Bend. The children made posters in regard to "Indiana Saved by the Belt Club ", which were on display in the Mayor's Office. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The resolution was adopted-by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Coleman made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Niezgodski. The motion carried. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee of the Whole on March 14, 1988, at 7:12 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Zakrzewski presiding. BILL NO. 2 -88 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED DIRECTLY EAST AND NORTHEAST OF THE JAMISON INN IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Kevin Joyce, Area Plan, gave staff report. He indicated that the petitioners are requesting a zone change from "A" Residential, "A" Height and Area to "C" Commercial, "E" Height and Area for the construction of approximately 30 -35 long -term rental units. He indicated that the bill received a favorable recommendation, subject to a final site plan. Council Member Slavinskas, Chairman of the Zoning & Vacation Committee, indicated that the Committee met on March 14, 1988 at 4:30 p.m. and gave this bill a favorable recommendation. Anthony Zappia, attorney for the petition made the presentation on the bill. He indicated that the petitioner was requesting a zoning change from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial to allow construction of a approximately 30 -35 long term rental units. The total cost of the construction to be 2 million dollars. He indicated,that construction on the site would begin in the very near future. He also indicated that the expansion area is located north and northeast of the existing property. Council Member Voorde made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.