03-24-14 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 24, 2014 they are treated I will raise an Israeli flag from the roof of my house. And again this speaks for itself. Thank you very, very much for the opportunity speak. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICES There were no reports from City Offices at this time. City Attorney Report: (Inaudible) RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:18 p.m. Councilmember White made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Scott seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Schey, Chairperson, presiding. Councilmember Schey, 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 Schey stated that a brochure may be found on the railing in the Council Chambers explaining those procedures. PUBLIC HEARINGS BILL NO. 22 -14 PUBLIC READING ON A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE ALLEY TO BE VACATED IS THE FIRST EAST /WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF VINE STREET, FROM THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF 20TH STREET, EAST TO THE FIRST NORTH /SOUTH ALLEY FOR A DISTANCE OF 133.5 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 14 FEET By request from the petitioner motion for continuance until April 14th. Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion for continuance, Councilmember White seconded the motion. Motion carried by (9) nine ayes. BILL NO. 18 -14 PUBLIC READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 38 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE PROVISIONS FOR LICENSING OPEN AIR BUSINESSES AND TO INCLUDE DONATION BOXES AND OTHER CONTAINERS DESIGNED TO ACCEPT OR TO DISTRIBUTE USED ITEMS By request from the petitioner motion for continuance until April 14th. Councilmember Dieter made a motion for continuance, Councilmember Scott seconded the motion. Motion carried by (9) Ayes. BILL NO. 19 -14 PUBLIC READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CFFY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR CERTAIN DEPARTMENTAL AND ENTERPRISE OPERATIONS IN 2014 OF $106,684 FROM CENTURY CENTER CAPITAL FUND ( #671) Chairman Schey- The Personnel Finance Committee met earlier today and send bill 19 -14 to the full council with a favorable recommendation. Presenter (City Controller's Office): This is additional appropriation is for century center appropriates $106,684 $54,184 for smaller kitchen repair items, $52,500 for repairs to the lean elevator, funding for this was a contribution from SMG the new management company received