HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-27-08 Community & Economic Development CommitteeCOMMUNITY 8~ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The May 27, 2008 meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee of the
South Bend Common Council was called to order by Ann Puzzello, Member, at 3:30 p.m. in the
Council's Informal Meeting Room.
Committee Members present, Derek D. Dieter, Chairperson, (late); Ann Puzzello, Member; Karen
White, Member, Catherine Andres, Citizen Member
Persons in attendance included Council Member's Kirsits and LaFountain. Others in attendance
included John Sellers, Steve Luecke, Rita Kopala, Martha Lewis, Gary Gilot, Pam Meyer, Don
Inks, Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Catherine Fanello, Karen White, Beth Leonard, Jamie Loo, Carl
Littrell, Tim Sexton, Marti Murphy
BILL NO.27-08
In Chairman Dieter's absence the CED Committee Meeting was chaired by Council Member Ann
Puzzello. Also attending were committee members Council Member White, and Citizen Member
Catherine Andres. Together the 3 members constituted a quorum. Bill No. 27-08, as described
by Beth Leonard who was subbing for Ann Kolata, was a request to appropriate $1,000,000 from
the Industrial Development Fund, fund #434, to repay a Sec. 108 loan for the Studebaker/Oliver
project. This procedure she described is a requirement found in state law, specifically I.C. 36-7-
13-5. Mayor Luecke then requested the Council's approval. On a motion by Council Member
White, seconded by Catherine Andres the bill was recommended to Council favorably.
BILL NO. 28-08
Council Member Puuello acting as Chairperson introduced John Sellers of the Community and
Economic Development Department to make the presentation. He explained this request was for
an appropriation of $178,320 from the HUD Shelter Plus Care program, reflecting HUD's priority
to address homelessness for the severely mentally ill. The funds, were to be funneled through
Madison Center which was assuring a continuum of care for these clients. Councilmember
Rouse asked J. Sellers the scope of the problem as in number of clients but the answer as to
numbers was unavailable. On a motion by Council Member White, seconded by Catherine
Andres the bill was recommended favorable to Council. Chairperson Dieter, now present,
assumed the chair.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, Chairperson Derek D. Dieter
adjourned the meeting at 3:36 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Derek D. Dieter, Chairperson
Community and Economic Development Committee