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~C<~ ~ PUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY VACATION COMMITTEE February 22, 2010
David Varner, Chairperson, Public Works and Property Vacation Committee called the meeting to
order at 3:20 p.m.
Committee Members Present: Timothy Rouse, Tom LaFountain (3:30)
Other Councilmember's Present: Derek Dieter, Oliver Davis, Ann Puzzello, Karen White, AI
"Buddy" Kirsits
Other's Present: Jeff Parrot, Rita Kopala, Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Rich Deahl, Brad
Toothaker, Ann-Carol Nash, Gregg Zientara, Chief Boykins, Don Inks, Gay Gilot, Ken Fedder,
Mayor Steve, Jitin Kain, Matt Chelbowski
Agenda: Bill No. 07-10 -Alley Vacation -Allen's Alley
Bill No. 09-10 -Appropriation -Install Emission control devices on City Trucks .
BILL NO. 07-10
Chairperson David Varner elected to conduct the hearing even though there was not a quorum.
A quorum was achieved with the arrival of Tom LaFountain at 3:30. Chairperson Varner
recognized Rich Deahl, an attorney with Barnes & Thornburg, who represented the petitioner
Brad Toothaker. Deahl gave a brief description of the proposed vacation before introducing the
developer Brad Toothaker who described the overall $5.5 million project. He said the vacation
was needed to provide an additional row of parking planned for the project. Varner indicated the
Council had received a letter requesting the bill be continued due to the fact that he was an
adjacent property owner with questions who was unable to attend the hearing. Attorney Ken
Fedder representing the adjacent owner corroborated the request. Toothaker was willing to
accept a delay until March 8. In the interim Director of Public Works Gary Gilot said he would
work with the parties to find a solution. Councilmember Rouse moved and Councilmember
LaFountain seconded all supporting a continuance until March 8cn
BILL NO. 09-10
Matt Chlebowski, Director of Central Services explained the city had received a $40,000 grant
from the EPA to install particulate catalysts on 30 of the city's diesel trucks. The bill would
appropriate this money from fund 222. Councilmember Rouse motioned and Tom LaFountain
seconded the motion to send the bill to the full Council favorably. All supported.
Under miscellaneous Chairperson Varner suggested the Council review and recommend a
prioritization of Redevelopment Department proposed projects. He offered to find an acceptable
date. Chairperson Varner also suggested the Council's Economic Development Committee
jointly conduct the review with Public Works and Property Vacation. All agreed.
There being no further business to come before the committee at this time, Chairperson Varner
adjourned the meeting at 3:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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David Varner, Chairperson
Public Works and Property Vacation Committee