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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 25, 2008 RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:15 p.m. Councilmember White made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Dieter, Chairperson, presiding. Councilmember Dieter explained the procedures to be followed for tonight’s meeting in accordance with Article 1, Section 2-11 of the South Bend Municipal Code. Councilmember Dieter stated that a brochure may be found on the railing in the Council Chambers explaining those procedures. PUBLIC HEARINGS BILL NO. 43-08 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF LAUREL STREET AND SOUTH OF WESTERN AVENUE CONTINUING SOUTH BORDERING THE PENN CENTRAL RAILROAD Councilmember Varner, Chairperson, Public Works and Property Vacation Committee, reported that this committee met on this bill this afternoon and due to the lack of a quorum sends this bill to full Council with no recommendation. Ms. Gloria Vasquez, Church Secretary, Emmanuel Christian Church, 1024 W. Western Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. Ms. Vasquez advised that she has been a member of the church for over 12 years. During that time, she has seen the congregation grow in numbers. She stated that due to this increase, they are in need of a bigger building with a more suitable church temple and room for the youth and children to grow. She stated that the vacation is requested to allow for the expansion. Ms. Vasquez stated that to her knowledge the church is the only one that uses it. She noted that they have maintained the alley by mowing and cleaning any debris around it. She urged the Council for their favorable consideration so that the congregation can being building the church of their dreams. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this bill, Councilmember White made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 45-08 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST EAST/WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF CALVERT STREET FROM OLIVE STREET EAST TO THE FIRST NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY FOR A DISTANCE OF 116 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 12 FEET. BEING A PART OF HIGHLAND PARK ADDITION, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, PORTAGE TOWNSHIP, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA 2