HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-28-08 Public Works and Property Vacation CommitteePUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY VACATION COMMITTEE
The April 28, 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
6:20 p.m. in the Council's Informal Meeting Room.
Members in attendance included Chairperson Varner; Councilmember LaFountain, Vice-
Chairperson; Councilmember Dieter, Member; Councilmember Henry Davis, Member
Persons in attendance included: Councilmember Rouse; Councilmember Puzzello;
Councilmember Oliver Davis; Chuck Leone; Mike Neises; Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council
Attorney; John Voorde, City Clerk
BILL NO. 20-08 - A11ey Vacation -Golden 8 Woodward
Chairperson Varner recognized the petitioner of the alley who explained his reasons for doing so.
Mr. Neisis proceeded to explain he had purchased a neglected property adjacent to the alley.
Once a rental, he invested in rehabilitating the house to serve as his home. Because of the
proximity of his home to the alley he petitioned primarily for safety and security reasons. There
was no opposition from neighbors or the city. Chairperson Varner upon hearing Mr. Neisis
intended to share use of the alley with a neighbor to allow access to their garages asked if a
formal cross-easement had been filed with the County Recorder. In that there was not,
Chairperson Varner with the concurrence of Council Attorney, Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand
suggested a continuance until May 12, 2008 to allow time for Mr. Neisis to file the cross access
easement.
Chuck Leone, a neighbor to Mr. Neisis rose to speak in support.
Councilmember LaFountain made a motion to continue this bill until the May 12, 2008 meeting of
the Council. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion. All concurred.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council member Varner
adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
David A. Varner, Chairperson
Public Works and Property Vacation Committee