08-05-85 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 51 1985 /s/ John Voorde Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Beck read the resolution and presented it to Wanda Nowak, who thanked the Council for the resolution. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Anna Pappas, 512 W. Madison, spoke to the Council about the American Plasma Systems encroachment on residential property. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to suspend the rules and have first reading, public hearing and second reading on Bill No. 93 -85, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7500-85 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER TWO, ARTICLE XIII OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TARGET AREA THERETO, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2920 W. SAMPLE STREET. This bill had first reading. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Kenneth Fedder, attorney for the Economic Development Commission, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated that it was necessary for a facility to be located in a target area, in order that the Commission may give approval for a bond issue. He indicated that the Commission has approved this location as a target area, however, it also must be approved by the Common Council. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Zakrewski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council President Beck announced that John Stancati had been appointed to the TRANSPO Board of Directors. Council President Beck announced that Ed Myers had been appointed to the Mayor's Traffic Commission. REPORTS Council Member Braboy indicated that the Human Resources Committee had met on Bill No. 91 -85 and recommended it favorable. Council Member Voorde indicated that the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on Bill No. 61 -85, and gave no recommendation. Council Member Puzzello indicated that the Personnel and Finance Committee had met on Bill No. 90 and 92 -85 and recommend them favorable. Council Member Taylor indicated that the Public Safety Committee had met on the animal control ordinance (Bill 56 -85) and public hearing will be August 19. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Taylor. 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 August 5, at 7:28 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Serge presiding. ORDINANCE NO. 7900 -85 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER TWO, ARTICLE XIII OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TARGET AREA THERETO, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2920 W. SAMPLE STREET. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Serge. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILL NO. 89 -85 A BILL AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (THE "CITY "), TO ISSUE ITS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1985 (GEM PARTNERSHIP, PROJECT), IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Voorde made a motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Thomas Brunner, attorney, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated the substitute bill should be amended on the third page to read 20 years callable at the option on the bondholder at the end of year 10 at a rate based on the prime rate of American Fletcher National Bank, Indianapolis, Indiana, which rate shall not exceed ... Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend this bill, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Mr. Brunner indicated GEM Partnership wishes to acquire rehabilitate the