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REGULAR MEETINGDECEMBER 8, 2008 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. 63-08 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 921 NORTH BENDIX DRIVE, SOUTH BEND, IN 46628, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Varner made a motion to continue this bill until the January 12, 2009 meeting of the Council. Councilmember Puzzello seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 73-08 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF CALLENDER STREET FROM US 31 SOUTH (MICHIGAN STREET), BUT NOT REACHING ST. JOSEPH STREET, FOR A DISTANCE OF 500 FEET, MORE OR LESS, AND A WIDTH OF 50 FEET Councilmember Varner, Chairperson, Public Works and Property Vacation Committee, reported that this committee held a Public Hearing on this bill this afternoon and voted to send it to the full Council with no recommendation due to the lack of a quorum. Mr. Frank J. Agostino, Attorney, 120 W. LaSalle Avenue, Suite 704, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill on behalf of the petitioner T. Arthur Stump. Mr. Agostino advised that the petitioner is seeking to vacate a portion of the rights of way of Callendar Street from U.S. 31 South (Michigan Street), but not reaching St. Joseph Street, for a distance of 500 feet, more or less, and a width of 50 to enable the property to be used in a retail store development. 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 Varner made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill. Councilmember Puzzello seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 74-08 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: ALL RIGHTS- OF-WAY WITHIN THE CRESCENT OAKS, SECTION ONE SUBDIVISION, EXCLUDING THE 40 FOOT WIDE HALF RIGHT-OF-WAY OF IRONWOOD ROAD 2