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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-27-06 Personnel & FinancePersonnel and Finance Committee 2006 South Bend Connmon Council The November 27, 2006 meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee of the South Bend Common Council was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Charlotte D. Pfeifer at 5:10 p.m. in the Council's Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Pfeifer, Kelly, Varner, Kuspa, Kirsits, Rouse, White, Dieter and Puzzello; Citizen Member Martha Lewis, City Clerk John Voorde, Community and Economic Development Director Sharon Kendall, Mrs. Kopola, Jamie Lao of the 5oufh Bend Tribune and Kathleen Cekanski-1=arrand, Council Attorney. Bill No. 65-06 Appropriation from Fund_# 377 College Football Hall of Fame Bill No. 85-06 T Transfer of Monies from Various Accounts Bill No, 86=06 A ro riation of Monies from Various Accounts Council Member Pfeifer noted that the Council has received a letter dated November 22, 2006 from City Controller M. Catherine Fanello requesting that Bill Nos. 65-06, $5- 06 and 86-06 be continued until the December 11th Common Council meeting (copy attached}. Council Member White made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kuspa that Bill Nos. 65-06, $5-06 and $6-06 be continued until the December 11, 2006 at the request of the City Controller. The motion passed. There being no #urther business to come before the Committee, Council Member Pfeifer adjourned the meeting at 5:11 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~ .e f r ~ ~' Council Member Charlotte D. feifer, Chairperson Personnel and Finance Committee Attachment Public Works and Property Vacation Committee 2006 South Bend Common Council The November 27, 2006 meeting of the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee of the South Bend Common Council was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member David Varner at 4:28 p.m. in the Council's Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Dieter, Kelly, Varner, Kuspa, Kirsits, Rouse, White, Pfeifer and Puzzello; Public Works Director Gary Gilot, Citizen Community and Economic Development Director Sharon Kendall, City Clerk Jahn Voorde, Building Commissioner Dan 1=aza, Mayor Stephen J. Luecke, Public Works Director Gary Gilot, Phil Byrd, Jennifer Laurent, Attorney Ken Fedder, Paul DeSharm, Paul Meyer, Attorney Richard Deahl, Jamie Loo of the Soufh Bend Tribune and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Dr. Varner noted that the Committee members include Council Members Pfeifer, Dieter, Puzzello and himself and Kurt Youngs as a citizen member. Dr. Varner called for a formal presentation on Bill Nos 80-06 and 83-06, both of which received favorably recommendations from the Board of Public Works. Mr. Paul Meyer, Executive Director of the South Bend Clinic noted that he, Attorney Richard Deah[ and Paul DeSharm were present far the requested vacations. Mr. Meyer stated that he previously provided information to the Council on the proposed doubling in size of the South Bend Clinic. The proposed vacations are necessary in order for this to occur. The Clinic will increase from 104,000 square feet to 200,000 square feet, plus there will be a multi-story garage. For the past nine (9) months there has been detailed planning and very active involvement of the community. He thanked 4#h District Council Member Puzzello for her involvement and input on this project Mr. DeSharm of Marshall Erdman & Associates than highlighted portions of the multi-page handout presented to the Committee (copy attached). He noted that between 2,500 to 3,000 patients come to the clinic daily for appointments lasting from 15 minutes to an hour. There plans are to make access as easy as passible and all matters of public safety have been taken into consideration. In response to a question from Council Member Dieter it was noted that the owner of the home on Edmund Court lives in California. The property is held in trust for his brother who has a disability and wishes to remain in his home. November 27, 2006 Public Works and Property Vacation Committee Meeting Minutes Page 2 [n response to a question from Council Member Pfeifer, Mr. Meyer stated that the bricks on Luther Court will not be thrown away. In response to a question from Council President Rouse, Mr. Meyer stated that there will be proper signage in the garage when traffic will be restricted to going one way during peak hours. Council Member Puzzello commended all of the representatives of the South Bend Clinic far keeping her and all of the residents in the area informed every step of the way on the expansion project. Public Works Director Gary Gilot, Executive Director of the Department of Community and Economic Development Department Sharon Kendall, Phil Byrd, and Jennifer Laurent spoke in favor of the proposed vacations noting that this is a "great project and a great investment" for the City of South Bend. In response to a question from Council President Rouse, it was Hated that the walking path along Frances Street will need to use the parking lot to some degree. Council Member Puzzello made a motion, seconded by Council Member Dieter that Bill Nos. 80-06 and 83-06 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passede. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Dr. Varner adjourned the meeting at 4:46 p:m. Respectfully submitted;w°~ ~~ j Council Member David r, Chairperson Public Works and Property Vacation Committee Attachments Community and Economic De~eiopment Committee 2006 South Bend Common Council The November 27, 2006 meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee of the South Bend Common Council was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Roland Kelly at 4:4fi p.m. in the Council's Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Pfeifer, Kelly, Varner, Kuspa, Kirsits, Rouse, White, Dieter and Puzzello; Mayor Stephen J, Luecke, Citizen Member Martin Wolfson, Community and Economic Development Director Sharon Kendall, City Controller M. Catherine Fanello, Bill Schalliol, City Clerk John Voorde, Carolyn Witucki, Don Inks, Alan Feldman, Ken Felder, Bill Panzica, Larry Horvath, Ann Kolata, Martha Lewis, Mrs. Kopola, Jamie Loo of the South Bend Tribune and Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member Kelly noted that the Committee members include Council Members Kuspa, Puzzello, Kirsits, and himself and Professor Marty Wolfson as a citizen member. Bill No. 79-06 Tax Abatement Regula#ions in SSMC, Chapter 2, Article 6. Council Member Kelly noted the Bill No. 79-06 contains a series of proposed amendments which are of anon-substantive nature. The Council Attorney added that the Committee members have been meeting since June of this year and that there have been three (3) committee meetings where the proposed ordinance were discussed. Many of the amendments would bring the local ordinance into compliance with the new state laws in this area. Citizen Member Martin Wolfson noted that he believes that a change on page 4, ¶ F is necessary and further proposed that the Common Council be added to the definitions where boundaries are designated. Don inks noted that it is his understanding that Council approval is not necessary where the designation is 20% or less. Council Member Pfeifer stated that she has seen differing legal opinions on this issues. Citizen Member Martin Wolfson stated that there appears to be an ongoing controversy in this area which he believes should be discussed, noting that the Council Attorney has issued an opinion that the Council has the final authority on such designations. He stated that including the Council in this procedure he does not see as being controversial. Council Member Puzzello then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kuspa that the word "and" be added right after the word "Clerk" on page 4, ¶ F; and that "and November 27, 2flo6 Community and Economic Qeveiopment Committee Meeting Minutes Page 2 the Common CounciP' be added right after the word "Commission" to definitions (A)(1) and (A)(3) on page 1, (A}(11 } on page 4, and (A)(33) on page 4. The motion passed. There was no public input in favor or in opposition to the Bill. Council Member Kirsits then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kuspa that Bill No. 79-06 as amended be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Bill No. $1-06 $$,500,000 Economic Development Revenue Bonds: Council Member Kelly then called for a presentation on Bill No. 81-06 which would authorize the issuance and sale of economic development bonds not to exceed $8,500,000 for the PEI/Genesis Project. Mr. Alan Feldman of the Barnes and Thornburg law firm with offices in downtown South Bend made the formal presentation as the bond counsel for the petitioner. He no#ed that Kenneth Fedder, Bill Panzica and Larry Horvath were also present. He noted that the bonds would permit PEIIGenesis to more than double the square footage of their facilities at Cleveland Road. The company makes electrical connectors and cable accessories. Mr. Horvath added that currently they have 62,000 square feet and plan to expand to 144,000 square feet on twenty {20) acres, with the potential of growing up to 400,000 square feet. The have 140 employees and plan to add twelve {12) full-time employees and some additional part-time personnel. They are the only distributor in North America for PEIIGenesis, and have been in South Bend for the past fifteen (15} years. Mayor Luecke spoke in favor of the project, noting that it was a sizable investment. Council Member Kuspa then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kirsits that Bill Na. 81-06 be recommended favorably to Council. Bill No. D6-129 4-Year Real Property request for 33D0 North Kenmore Street (Elkhart Plastics, Inc.k Council Member Kelly then called for a presentation on Bill No. 06-129 which would designate 3300 North Kenmore as an economic revitalization area for the purposes of a 4-year real property tax abatement for Elkhart Plastics, Inc. Bill SchalGol stated that the petitioner cannot be Iocated.Council Member Kuspa then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kirsits that Bill No. 06-129 be continued to the December 11t" Council meeting. The motion passed. November 27, 2005 Community and Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes Page 3 Bill No. 06-130 5-Year Residential Real Property... request for 919 North Notre Dame Avenue (Carolyn Witucki): Council Member Kelly then called for a presentation on Bill No. 06-130 which would designate 919 North Notre Dame as a residentially distressed area for the purposes of a 5-year residential real property tax abatement for Carolyn Witucki. Bill Schalliol of the Department of Community & Economic Development reviewed the Department's report dated November 6, 2006 (copy attached). He noted that the petitioner plans to construct a home of approximately 1,940 square feet for an estimated cost of $220,000. Taxes which would be paid of the 5-year period would be $11,528; with $10,262 being abated over this period of time. Carolyn Witucki of 5109 Park South Boulevard in South Bend made the formal presentation, She noted that she plans to tear down the structure on the proposed and build a new home where she would five. ~~'~ Council Member Puzzel[a commended the petitioner and noted her appreciation of the proposed size of the home to be built at this location. Council Member Kuspa made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kirsits that Bill No, 06-130 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Bill No. 86-132 Brownfield Assessment Grant Applicaiton Council Member Kelly then called for a presentation on Bill No.06-132 which would authorize the Mayor to submit an application to the US Environmental Protection Agency for a Brownfield Assessment Grant. Ann Kolata of the Department of Community and Economic Development made the formal presentation. She noted that this is a request for the 2007 federal fiscal year. She stated that unlike previous requests there would be two (2) grant applications one for hazardous materials and one for petroleum clean-up. The Council Attorney suggested that Section I of the Resolution be amended to read "grants". Mrs. Kolata stated that she would bring a substitute Bill this evening. Council Member Kirsits made a motion, seconded by Citizen Member Wolfson that Bill No. 06-132 as to be amended be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. November 27, 2006 Community and Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes Page 4 Miscellaneous Business: Council President Rouse noted that the flax abatement sub-committee on which he sits has met twice and has placed a report to the Council in their Council mail boxes. Don Inks noted that the tax abatement sub-committee on which he and Citizen Member Wolfson sits on also has prepared a memorandum. He also presented maps setting forth "Tax Abatement Citywide & T11= District" locations and "Tax Abatements in Economically Distressed Areas" which is dated 9130106" (copies attached). Citizen Member Wolfson noted that the memorandum on poverty wages and self- sufficiency wages have been placed in the Council mail boxes. Council Member Kelly reminded the Council that this Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. is the next committee meeting to discuss tax abatement, There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Kelly adjourned the meeting at 5:'10 p.m, Res oily submitted, b Council Member Roland Kelly, C airperson Community and Economic Development Committee Attachments PARC Committee 20116 South Bend Common Council The November 27, 2006 meeting of the PARC Committee of the South Bend Common Council was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Derek D. Dieter at 5:00 p.m. in the Council's Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Pfeifer, Kelly, Varner, Kuspa, Kirsits, Rouse, Dieter, White and Puzzello; PARC Citizen Member Charles Shock, Mayor Stephen J. Luecke, Citizen Member Martha Lewis, City Clerk John Voorde, City Controller M. Catherine Fanello, Community and Economic Development Director Sharon Kendall, Rick Walls, Attorney Richard Nussbaum, Jamie Loo of the South Bend Tribune and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member Dieter noted that the Committee consisted of Council Members Kuspa, Puzello, Kirsits and himself and that Charles A. Shock serves as the Citizen Member. Bill No. 84-06 Changing the Name of Fund 3l7 from "Hall of Fame" to "Professions! Sports Development Fund" and Transfer and Appropriations, Requests: Council Member Dieter called for a formal presentation on Bill No. 84-06. City Controller M. Catherine Fanello made the formal presentation. She noted that $500,000 far capital improvements would be appropriated later and that $100,000 would be going to the Century Center for capital improvements. She recommended that the requested name change of Fund 377 would more accurately represent the PSDF dollars which fund this account. In response to a question from Dr. Varner, Ms. Fanello noted that details of the requested capital requests would be detailed. Following discussion, Council Member Kirsits made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kuspa that Bill No. 84-06 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Bill No. ©6-131 Resolution Endorsin the 2d Interim A reement Hall of Fame Council Member Dieter called for a formal presentation on Bill No. 06-131. Mayor Luecke noted that there have been a several meetings where the Hall of Fame was discussed. He apologized to the Council for not including them more fully. He stated that the Council has the opportunity now to vote and send a positive message. Only the NFF Administrative Offices would be moving to Dallas. He hoped that the Council would endorse the 2d Interim Agreement by favorably. November 27, 2006 PARC Committee Minutes Page 2 Dr. Varner noted that he is troubled by the request of the Mayor far such an endorsement when the Council had absolutely no input into the proposed Interim Agreement. He suggested that there should be caps included. Council Member Dieter voiced support of the resolution, but encouraged more meetings on this topic. Council Member Pfeifer noted that for the past six (6} weeks they have had good discussions through the Personnel and Finance Committee on the Hall. She is very supportive of the Hall being successful in South Bend. All items involving dollars for the Hall would have continued discussions. Council Member White noted that she agrees with the comments made by Council Members Dieter and Pfeifer. She appreciated the ongoing process through the Personnel and Finance Committee. Council Member Kelly stated that the Halk of Fame does a lot for the South Bend community. Council President Rouse emphasized the last two (2} sentences of Mayor Luecke's letter of November 21, 2006 which emphasizes "working collectively together". Council Member Kirsits then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Puzzello that Bill No. 06-131 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Dieter adjourned the Com 'tee mee ' a 5:23 f Respectfully subm Council Member Derek D. Dieter, Chairperson PARC Committee Attachment