HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-27-12 Community Relations COMMUNITY RELATIONS AUGUST 27,2012
5:08 P.M.
Committee Members Present: Dr. David Varner, Henry Davis,
Oliver Davis
Other Council Members Present: Tim Scott,Dr. Fred Ferlic, Karen White,
Gavin Ferlic
Others Present: George Lane,Angel Hernandez, Don Inks,
Mark Neal,Mike Schmuhl,
Kathy Cekanski-Farrand, Jitin Cain
Agenda: Traffic Control in Residential Neighborhoods—Div. Chief Jeff Walters
Update—Public Access
In the absence of Valerie Schey, Chairperson of the Committee,Vice-Chair, Henry Davis
conducted the hearing.
The first item a report on traffic control in residential neighborhoods was continued until
the next meeting on September 10, 2012, in light of Valerie's absence.
The second agenda item an update on the progress of the public access channel was
presented by George Lane and Angel Hernandez. Talking the lead, George Lane, a long-
time promoter of the need for a public access cable channel,recounted the efforts to make
the dream a reality. After many years of trying to muster support the South Bend City
Council set aside$65,000 for its share of start-up costs. The City of Mishawaka and the
Country agreed to chip in as well. Former Director of Public Works, Gary Gilot crafted a
production agreement with WNIT public television and according to Angel Hernandez
from the station;the public access programming would begin by the end of September.
Henry Davis thanked those involved. There being no further business to come before the
committee,Vice Chairperson Henry Davis adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Henry Davis,Jr.,Vice-Chairperson
Community Relations