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~C~ ~ PUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY VACATION COMMITTEE March 22, 2010
David Varner, Chairperson, Public Works and Property Vacation Committee called the meeting to
order at 3:05 p.m.
Committee Members Present: Timothy Rouse, Tom LaFountain
Other Councilmember's Present: Derek Dieter, Oliver Davis, Ann Puzzello, Karen White, AI
"Buddy" Kirsits
Other's Present: Liz Maradik, Lisa Bognar, Gladys Muhammad, Hardie Blake, Kyle Chamberlin,
Gregg Zientara, Don Inks, Dennis Andres, Carl Litrell,
Agenda: Bill No. 07-10 -Vacation -Allen's Alley
Bill No. 12-10 -Vacation -Alley 900 W. Colfax
BILL NO. 07-10
Chairperson Varner notified the committee that the petitioner to vacate the alley had formally
requested Bill No. 07-10 be continued until the meeting of April 12~''. Councilmember LaFountain
so moved. Councilmember Rouse seconded. All affirmed.
BILL NO. 12-10
This bill requests the vacation of an eight foot wide alley at 902 W. Colfax. This property is part of
the historic Dunbar Corner currently undergoing extensive restoration by South Bend Heritage.
Liz Maradik from South Bend Heritage was recognized by Chairperson Varner to make a
presentation. The owner of an adjacent parcel, Lisa Bognar, was then recognized to present her
concerns. In addition to feeling she had not been given proper notice Mrs. Bognar listed several
concerns. Namely, concerns regarding potential runoff, liability, clean-up and restoration of the
affected strip. Council Attorney Kathy Cekanski-Farrand interjected that Phil Byrd the Executive
Director of South Bend Heritage (SBH) had agreed to written commitments to address Mrs.
Bognar's concerns expressed at an earlier hearing. These commitments, she noted, had not
been forthcoming, Mr. Byrd, in attendance, apologized and requested a continuance until the
meeting of April 12, 2010. Chairperson Varner accepted the request. Councilmember
LaFountain so motioned. Councilmember Rouse seconded. All affirmed to continue
consideration until April 12, 2010. Chairperson Varner suggested South Bend Heritage work with
Mrs. Bognar to allay her concerns in writing for the next meeting.
There being no further business to come before the committee at this time, Chairperson Varner
adjourned the meeting at 3:18 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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David Varner, Chairperson
Public Works and Property Vacation Committee