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PUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY VACATION COMMITTEE
07-26-10
Chairperson David Varner, called the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee
meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
Committee Members Present: David Varner, Tim Rouse, Tom LaFountain,
Other Councilmember's Present: Derek Dieter, Ann Puzzello, Oliver Davis,
Karen White, Al "Buddy" Kirsits
Other's Present: Mike Danch, Gary Gilot, Rita Kopala, Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand
Agenda: Bill No. 37-10 -Alley Vacation Napoleon & Duey Street
(Site Plan Attached)
David Varner opened the meeting acknowledging those committee members present
constituting a quorum. At Varner's request Mike Danch of Danch Harner & Associates
proceeded to present Bill No. 37-10. Mr. Danch explained he was representing both
Notre Dame and the City of South Bend in a request to vacate an alley in the residential
area of the new Eddy Commons. This is to allow re-configuration of lots along Duey
creating up to three building sites. In response to Karen White's question Danch noted
their was no opposition at earlier hearings and access to other houses would not be
compromised . Council President Dieter asked if Notre Dame would be liable for any
taxes on the vacated property Danch said they would. Councilmember Varner added for
the record the favorable recommendation forwarded from the Board of Public Works.
Chairperson Varner then accepted a motion from Councilmember Rouse to send
favorable. Councilmember LaFountain seconded and all affirmed.
There being no further business to come before the committee at this time, Chairperson
Varner adjourned the meeting at 4:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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David Varner, Chairperson
Public Works and Property Vacation Committee