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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-14-10 Common Council Meeting Minutes REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 2010 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana met in the Council Chambers of the County-City Building on Monday, June 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Council President Dieter and the Invocation and Pledge to the Flag were given. ROLL CALL COUNCILMEMBERS: Present: Derek D. Dieter 1st District, President Thomas LaFountain 3rd District Henry Davis, Jr. 2nd District Ann Puzzello 4th District, Chairperson Committee of the Whole David Varner 5th District Oliver Davis 6th District, Vice-President Al “Buddy” Kirsits At-Large Timothy Rouse At-Large Absent: Karen L. White At-Large OTHERS PRESENT: Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand Council Attorney John Voorde City Clerk Janice I. Talboom Deputy City Clerk Mary Beth Wisniewski Chief Deputy REPORT FROM THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: The sub-committee has inspected the minutes of the May 24, 2010 meeting of the Council and found them to be correct. Therefore, we recommend the same be approved. s/Derek D. Dieter s/David Varner Councilmember Puzzello made a motion that the minutes of the May 24, 2010 meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. SPECIAL BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPENING ON TRANSPO BOARD Council President Dieter made an announcement that there is an opening on the TRANSPO Board. The applicant must be a registered Republican, live within the City of South Bend’s limits. He noted that the term is a four year appointment. You may find applications on the Council’s Website at www.southbendin.gov ; the deadline to apply is Wednesday, June 23, 2010. Councilmember Puzzello announced that the St. Joseph County Health Department has announced 2010-2011 New Vaccination Requirements for Grade 6-12. They are Tdap, nd for whooping cough; Menactra, for meningitis and 2 Varicella, for chicken pox. She stated that the St. Joseph County Health Department will be offering the following clinics for children who are unable to receive these vaccinations from their doctor. Thursday, June 10, Tuesday, June 15, Tuesday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 29 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. all clinics will be held in the lobby of the County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend. She noted that all shots are free and parents must bring their 1 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 2010 student’s complete shot record. She also noted that these shots are required for school entry. Councilmember Puzzello noted that super shots will also be offered at the Sr. Maura Brannick Health Center 326 S. Chapin Street on July 6, and August 3, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and the St. Joseph County WIC office, 1817 E. Ireland Road on June 28, July 26, and August 23, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Henry Davis suggested that he would like to see the partnership between the South Bend Community School Corporation, the St. Joseph County Health Department and the City of South Bend continue to provide vaccinations to all students. He stated that he will be holding a Community Relations Committee meeting with the SBCSC to discuss this matter. Mayor Stephen Luecke advised that as everyone is quite aware there is a lot of paving projects being done around town. He stated that some of those projects are funded by federal stimulus dollars, some by state dollars and some from local funding. He stated that in the midst of all that the Street Department was able to squeeze in repaving the parking lot at the Charles Black Center at LaSalle Park and have done an excellent job and the residents of the area are quite pleased with the work. He commended the street department for a job well done. Secondly, he stated that effective July 3, 2010 he will be removing the salary freeze instituted in 2009 and 2010 on more than 300 non-bargaining employees. For the rest of the year they will be paid within levels specified in the 2010 Salary Ordinance. He stated that ordinance provided for a two percent salary increase for non-bargaining employees. For budgetary reason they continued to pay them at 2008 salary levels. Now that they are half way through the year he said that he can project that this added salary expense can be covered within their existing budget. He stated that the five percent (5%) voluntary salary cut by senior staff will also be rescinded. The cost to the budget for these actions will be less than $200,000. No additional appropriations are required. He stated that he is deeply grateful to city staff for the sacrifices they have made to help us through these difficult economic times. He stated that he believes that by implementing this half-year pay increase is fiscally responsible and a matter of fairness. He stated that the collective bargaining employees have negotiated salary and or pension increases during this time that non-bargaining staff have fallen behind. All employees have seen cuts in their benefits. Now, due to cost savings staff positions held open and staff taking on additional duties, and with lower health care benefit expenses that they had projected, are able to institute this modest raise for the employees who have not had an increase since January 2008. He stated that as they being to work on the 2011 budget, this action puts all employees on a level field for future modest raises. He stated that they will continue to be fiscally conservative in budgeting for city services, seeking more efficiencies and increased growth, striving to balance fair compensation for the staff with fairness to the tax payers. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:13 p.m. Councilmember Henry Davis made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember Puzzello, Chairperson, presiding. Councilmember Puzzello 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 Puzzello stated that a brochure may be found on the railing in the Council Chambers explaining those procedures. 2 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 2010 PUBLIC HEARINGS BILL NO. 18-10 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 220 S. TAYLOR STREET COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT COUNCIL DISTRICT #2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Dieter made a motion to hear the substitute version of this bill. Councilmember Kirsits seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember Kirsits, Chairperson, Zoning and Annexation Committee, reported that this committee held a meeting this afternoon and it was the consensus of the committee to send this substitute bill to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. th Mr. Derek Spier, Staff Planner, Area Plan Commission, 11 Floor County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, Indiana presented the report from the Commission. Mr. Spier advised that the petitioner is requesting a zone change from MU Mixed Use District to SF2 Single-Family and Tow-Family District to allow an exiting house to continue to be used as a single-family residence. He stated that on site is an existing structure that is currently being used as a single-family residence. To the north is an insurance/investment planning office, an attorney’s office, and three single-family residences zoned MU Mixed Use District. To the east is AIDS Ministries, multi-family residential, and a single-family residence all zoned MU Mixed Use District. To the south are three single-family residences zoned MU Mixed Use District. To the west is a parking area zoned MU Mixed Use District and a single-family residence zoned MF2 Urban Corridor Multifamily District. No site plan is required for rezoning to the SF2 District. An existing structure is located on the site which is currently being occupied as a single-family residence. Prior to the 2004 update of the City Zoning Ordinance, the entire block was zoned “B” Residential. The prior use of the existing structure was an attorney’s office. In July 2009, the City Council denied a special exception request to allow this property to be used as a group residence. Taylor Street is two lanes. The site is also adjacent to a north-south and an east-west alley. The site will continue to be served with municipal sewer and water. Both the City of South Bend Department of Community and Economic Development and the St. Joseph County Historic Preservation Commission support this rezoning petition. The City Engineering Department has no objection. Mr. Spier noted that the site is currently occupied by a two-story residential structure with a fenced in rear yard. The most desirable use of the property is as a single- family residence or those permitted uses within the MU Mixed Use District. The surrounding property values should not be affected. It is responsible development and growth to allow the existing structure on this site to continue to be used as a single-family residence. He stated that this bill is being sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Spier noted that several of the structures on this same block have been converted back to single-family uses. It is appropriate at this time to allow for the existing structure to continue to be used as a single-family residence. Such a use is compatible with the adjacent office, single-family residential, and multifamily residential uses. Ms. Jean Dibble, 220 S. Taylor Street, South Bend, Indiana, stated that she is the owner and is requesting a zone change from MU Mixed Use to SF2 Single Family and Two Family District to be used as a single family residence. She stated that she purchased the home last fall with the intent to live in it. She stated that she has made numerous repairs to the home. Ms. Dibble stated that she works at Notre Dame and finds the location and neighborhood a suitable place to live. She asked the Council for their favorable recommendation. 3 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 2010 This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Councilmember Henry Davis asked Mr. Spier if in his professional opinion he has seen a trend in rezoning homes like this from residential to commercial and back again to residential and if rezoning property like this would be happening in the future. Mr. Spier stated that they haven’t seen many like this in the downtown area. Mr. Spier stated that few years ago when the Zoning Ordinance was redone large sections of this area were rezoned Mixed Use and that use does not allow for single family. He stated that because the nature of that area was housing attorney’s offices and insurance agents and things of that nature it was rezoned for mixed use. Now those businesses are moving out and uses for single family are being sought. He noted that this particular property was used as an attorney’s office. He stated that it would be hard to tell if in the future this might be the trend, and believed that it would be a case by case basis. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this bill, Council President Dieter made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill as substituted. Councilmember Kirsits seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. RISE AND REPORT Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to rise and report to the full Council. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. ATTEST: ATTEST: _________________________ _________________________ John Voorde, City Clerk Ann Puzzello, Chairperson Committee of the Whole REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County-City Building at 7:20 p.m. President Derek D. Dieter presided with eight (8) members present. BILLS – THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 10015-10 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 220 S. TAYLOR STREET COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT COUNCIL DISTRICT #2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had third reading. Councilmember Kirsits made a motion to amend this bill as in the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Additionally, Councilmember Kirsits made a motion to pass this bill as amended. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes. 4 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 2010 RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 4032-10 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOW AS 2629 FOUNDATION DRIVE TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR VALUE PRODUCTIONS, INC. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 2629 Foundation Drive, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: A parcel of land in the Southwest Quarter of Section 28, Township 38 North, Range 2 East, St. Joseph County, Indiana and which has Key Number 25-1010-0400.12, as an Economic Revitalization Area; and WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1-2.5; and WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrance’s and objections from interested persons; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic revitalization area have been met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for Personal property tax abatement only and is limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted Personal property tax deduction for a period of (5) five years, and further determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6-1.1-12 et seq. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approved by the Mayor. s/Derek D. Dieter Member of the Common Council 5 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 2010 Mr. Nevin Siqueira, President, Value Production, Inc. 51700 Bluffside Ct., Granger, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. Mr. Siqueira advised that the market place is changing in manufacturing and reducing the number of suppliers. He stated that Value Production is a modern production machining facility. They provide one-stop shopping for design, prototypes, and production, and it is an ISO 9001:2000 certified company. He stated that they plan to purchase a new, Swiss lathe, 2 Mazak horizontal machining centers and a pallet control center for their custom manufacturing needs. Mr. Siqueira stated that this will help them stay as one of the top production facilities. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There was no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution, Councilmember Varner made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 10-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3425 WEST LATHROP DRIVE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF UP TO NINE (9) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR MC CORMICK AND COMPANY, INC. BILL NO. 10-29 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3425 LATHROP DRIVE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR MC CORMICK & COMPANY, INC. Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to continue Bill Nos. 10-28 and 10-29 indefinitely at the request of the petitioner. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILLS – FIRST READING BILL NO. 27-10 FIRST READING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO 1847 LINCOLNWAY EAST, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46613, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 3, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had first reading. Councilmember Varner made a motion to refer this bill to the Area Plan Commission. Councilmember Puzzello seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. 6 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 2010 BILL NO. 28-10 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING $2,000,000.00 FROM STATE GRANT FUND (#210) FOR THE OPERATING ENDOWMENT FOR RAY AND JOAN KROC CENTER This bill had first reading. Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to refer this bill to the PARCS Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on June 28, 2010. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 29-10 FIRST READING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1219 MISHAWAKA AVENUE, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 3, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had first reading. Councilmember Varner made a motion to refer this bill to the Area Plan Commission. Councilmember Puzzello seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 30-10 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 9, OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE ADDRESSING THE HUMAN RIGHTS ORDINANCE BY THE INCLUSIONS OF NEW PROVISIONS ADDRESSING EMPLOYMENT FAIRNESS This bill had first reading. Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to refer this bill to the Personnel & Finance Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on July 12, 2010. Councilmember Puzzello seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 31-10 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING $8,000 FROM THE PALAIS ROYALE HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND (FUND 450) FOR REPAIRS TO THE HISTORIC EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE VENUE This bill had first reading. Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to refer this bill to the PARCS Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on June 28, 2010. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. 7 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 2010 BILL NO. 32-10 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TRANSFERRING MONIES FROM THE RAINY DAY FUND NO. 102 TO DEPLETED FUNDS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND This bill had first reading. Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to refer this bill to the Personnel & Finance Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on June 28, 2010. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 33-10 FIRST READING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 101 E. NORTH SHORE DRIVE, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT FOUR IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had first reading. Councilmember Rouse made a motion to refer this bill to the Area Plan Commission. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORTS FROM AREA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS BILL NO. 10-30 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE AREA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2211 S. MICHIGAN STREET Councilmember Varner made a motion to refer this bill to the Zoning & Annexation Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on June 28, 2010. Councilmember Puzzello seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 10-31 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE AREA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 850 FELLOWS STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to refer this bill to the Zoning & Annexation Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on July 12, 2010. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. 8 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 2010 BILL NO. 26-10 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 17, ARTICLE 2, OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADJUST SEWER RATES AND CHARGES INCREMENTALLY THROUGH 2013 Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to refer this bill to the Utilities Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on June 28, 2010. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to come before the Council at this time. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Council President Dieter advised that Privilege of the Floor is limited to a maximum of 30 minutes. This is where members of the public may address the Council on issues not listed on the Council Agenda. A person has a maximum of 3 minutes and may only address topics over which the City has jurisdiction. Any topic raised by a member of the public, may be assigned by the Council President to a Council Member to look into, or the President may request the City Clerk to contact an appropriate member of the City Administration. At the next regular meeting of the Council under “Unfinished Business”, any topic assigned may be reported on by the Council Member who looked into the concern. COMMENTS FROM MR. JOSEPH SHABAZZ REGARDING AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Joseph Shabazz, 1918 Lincolnway West, South Bend, Indiana, stated that he was also known as Joseph Tillman and recently changed his last name to keep with his ethnic and religious background. Mr. Shabazz stated that he is representing a company called Progressive Urban Industries, a low income lobby advocacy public relations group. Mr. Shabazz stated that he sent a brief to the Council regarding Section 14.5 of the South Bend Municipal Code relating to affirmative action. He asked if the City has an affirmative action plan and if so he would like to see a copy of it. COMMENTS FROM MS. WILDER-HAMILTON REGARDING WEEDS & OVERGROWN VEGETATION Elonda Wilder-Hamilton, 1154 Fremont, South Bend, Indiana, stated that she is a member of the LaSalle Neighborhood Association and Chair of the Weed & Seed Alliance. She stated that she is here tonight to bring the Council her concerns of a property located directly behind her home at 1149 Olive Street. She brought pictures to show the excessive grass and weeds. She stated that since then the grass was mowed and the job that was done is totally unacceptable. Ms. Wilder-Hamilton also stated that at the NW Corner of Humbolt and Fremont the house was on the demolition list for years and has since been torn down, but the grass, weeds and bushes are so overgrown that they are blocking the stop sign and it has become a public safety concern. She stated that there are too many vacant and abandoned homes that are being neglected and when the grass, weeds and overgrown vegetation are finally mowed the job is totally unacceptable. 9 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 2010 COMMENTS FROM MS. SMITH REGARDING THE KENNEDY PARK CSO PROJECT Vera Smith, 2715 Bonds, South Bend, Indiana, stated that she has had previous discussion with Gary Gilot, Director, Public Works regarding the construction work being done on Bonds Avenue for the Kennedy Park Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO.) She stated that the street is so narrow now that if anyone parks on one side of the street (because there is not enough room to park on both sides of the street), the residents that have driveways on the opposite side who are trying to back out of their driveway fear that they will hit the cars parked on the street. She stated that they have discussed the possibility of making Bonds a one-way street. Ms. Smith stated that she would like to see a reconfiguration of the Street. Ms. Smith stated that on another topic she does not want the LaSalle Branch Library closed. COMMENTS FROM MR. JERRY NIEZGODSKI REGARDING THE KENNEDY PARK CSO PROJECT Jerry Niezgodski, 2930 Bonds, South Bend, Indiana, stated that he is also speaking on what Ms. Vera Smith was talking about and that is the Kennedy Park Combined Sewer Overflow Project. Mr. Niezgodski stated that he has been told that the neighbors voted on this plan at the meetings that were held at Kennedy School. He stated that no one remembers that there were plans to choose from. He stated that he was never able to see or have input on the sewer separation plans that were not considered. Mr. Niezgodski suggested that the project be put on hold until another meeting of the neighbors and the city can be held to discuss what is happening and how to best solve some the problems that have arisen from this project. COMMENTS FROM MR. JOE RADECKI REGARDING THE KENNEDY PARK CSO PROJECT Joe Radecki, 2706 Bonds, South Bend, Indiana, stated that he has lived in this area for over 50 years. Mr. Radecki reiterated what Mr. Niezgodski stated earlier that he was in st attendance at the 1 meeting that was held at Kennedy School, but was never invited to attend another meeting nor was he able to see or have input on the sewer separation plan. He stated that three retentions ponds have been created in this project and he is afraid it will be a mosquito haven. Mr. Radecki stated that the bump outs that have been installed are a hazard and he wonders how the snow plows are going to see them when they are covered with snow. He asked the Council for their help in finding viable solutions for this project. COMMENTS FROM MR. RICHARD GONZALES REGARDING THE KENNEDY PARK CSO PROJECT Richard Gonzales, 2714 Bonds, South Bend, Indiana, spoke regarding the parking situation on Bonds. He stated that he is concerned for his neighbor who lives directly across the street from him. He stated that when she would be backing out of her drive way she could easily back right into the basin that was put in making Bonds now a dead end street. Mr. Gonzales stated that he was also concerned of the narrowing of Bonds. Residents cannot have guests come over because there is no where for them to park. The street is too narrow for cars to park on the street. He stated that he is also concerned about the paving on Bonds. He stated that he was told that the final coat of asphalt won’t be applied until sometime in the fall. Mr. Gonzales stated that there are raised manhole covers that cars have to dodge and is concerned that someone will get hurt. His final concern was that the curbs, sidewalks and driveways are all being redone do to the construction and that they are not being done correctly and are having to be done a second time. He stated that there were blueprints and those are not being followed. COMMENTS FROM MS. LISA CARL REGARDING THE POTENTIAL CLOSING OF THE LASALLE BRANCH LIBRARY Lisa Carl, 605 Marquette Blvd., South Bend, Indiana, stated that she is a librarian and urged the Council not to close the LaSalle Branch Library. 10 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 2010 COMMENTS FROM MR. DAVID MCKENZIE REGARDING THE KENNEDY PARK CSO PROJECT David McKenzie, 2902 Prast, South Bend, Indiana, stated that the bump outs that are in place will limit parking and make sweeping and snow plowing very difficult. COMMENTS FROM MS. ANN GAPCZYNSKI REGARDING THE KENNEDY PARK CSO PROJECT AND THE POTENTIAL CLOSING OF THE LASALLE BRANCH LIBRARY Ann Gapczynski, 2817 Prast, South Bend, Indiana, advised that she is concerned about parking in front of her home. She is afraid of losing her handicapped parking space. She also stated that she is against the closing of the LaSalle Branch Library. COMMENTS FROM MS. RITA KOPALA REGARDING RECORDING OF MEETINGS Rita Kopala, 66559 Ivy Road, Lakeville, Indiana, stated that she attending a meeting in the Council Informal Meeting Room and stated that Council Member Rouse said that they had spent $22,000 to install new recording equipment asked she wondered if Comcast was going to be recording the Council meetings again. She also questioned if the Senior Housing project at the Airport was on hold? She stated that she was looking for her comments against the Senior Housing Project located near the airport in the minutes of the May 10, 2010 meeting? ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, President Derek D. Dieter adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m. ATTEST: ATTEST: ____________________________ ____________________________ John Voorde, City Clerk Derek D. Dieter, President 11