HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-25-12 Public Works & Property VacationPUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY VACATION JUNE 25, 2012
3:30 P.M.
Committee Member's Present: Dr. David Varner, Oliver Davis, Gavin Ferlic,
Valerie Schey
Other Council Member's Present: Tim Scott, Henry Davis, Dr. Fred Ferlic
Karen White, Derek Dieter
Other's Present: Phil Byrd, Brad Mosness, Al Carothers, Christa Nayder, Tim Hudak,
Sheri Miler -Story, Murray Miller, Kevin Allen, Gary Gilot, Pat Crowley, Kathy
Cekanski - Farrand, Mike Divita, Jitin Cain, Aladean DeRose, Catherine Hostetler
Agenda: Bill No. 17 -12 — Vacate Alley Olive St.
Bill No. 23 -12 — Vacate Kalorama St.
Bill No. 17 -12 is a petition to vacate an alley by Al Carothers on Longley just east of
Olive St. The petition received a positive recommendation from the Area Plan
Commission with one proviso. Because of a two inch plastic gas main, no structure
could be built on the vacated portion. All affected city departments signed off approving
the petition as well. Mr. Carothers made a brief presentation. In the council portion
Henry Davis suggested the city develop an effort to encourage the acquisition of tax sale
properties by adjacent homeowners to put the properties back on the tax rolls while
giving the opportunities to plant gardens beautifying their neighborhoods.
Oliver Davis made a motion the bill go to council favorably. Valerie Schey seconded and
all affirmed.
Bill No. 23 -12 is a petition initiated by the city to vacate a portion of Kalorama
previously believed to have been vacated at an earlier meeting. Brad Mosness from
Abonmarche made the presentation for the City noting the BPW voted in favor of
correcting the oversight.
Oliver Davis motion favorable recommendation. Valerie Schey followed with a second
and all approved.
Under miscellaneous Valerie Schey asked what could be done to expedite the remedial
process for problem properties in a designated historical district. Catherine Hostetler
from Historic Preservation promised to follow -up with her.
Gary Gilot promised to provide a transportation improvement plan update for the council
at the July 9th meeting.
There being no further business to come before the committee at this time, Chairperson
Dr. David Varner adjourned the meeting at 5:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Dr. David Varner, Chairperson
Public Works and Property Vacation Committee