HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-14-08 Public Works and Property Vacation Committee MinutesPUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY VACATION COMMITTEE
The April 14, 2008 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
3:45 p.m. in the Council's Informal Meeting Room.
Persons in attendance included Derek D. Dieter, Member, Tom LaFountain, Vice-President,
Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney; John Voorde, City Clerk
BILL N0.19-08
Karen Ainsley representing the Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc, 1007 Portage Avenue, South
Bend, Indiana, explained the petition to vacate what she described as a "nuisance" alley off
Leland just north of Portage. Council Member Dieter supported the petition noting the high
number of police calls in the area. Carl Littrell, City Engineer, noted the favorable
recommendation of the Board of Public Works. On a motion by Council Member Dieter and a
second by Council Member LaFountain support was forthcoming for the vacation.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council member Varner
adjourned the meeting at 3:54 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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David A. Varner, Chairperson
Public Works and Property Vacation Committee