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Utilities Committee
The October 11, 2004 meeting of the Utilities Committee of the South Bend Common
Council was called to order at 4:03 p.m. by its Chairperson, Council Member Al "Buddy"
Kirsits in the Council Informal Meeting Room.
Persons in attendance included Council Members Dieter,Kelly,Puzzello, Varner,Kuspa,
White, Kirsits and Coleman; City Clerk John Voorde, Community & Economic Development
Executive Director Sharon Kendall, Director of the Division of Environmental Services Jack
Dillon, Public Works Director Gary Gilot, City Controller Rick 011ett, Rita Kopola and Kathy
Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney.
Council Member Kirsits noted that the members of the Committee include Council
Members Coleman,Pfeifer,Kuspa and himself.
Council Member Kirsits then called for a presentation on Bill No. 65-04 which would
amend the South Bend Municipal Code by adding a new section 17-27.1 entitled"Hauled Septic
Tank Waste and Similar Liquid Waste Discharge Requirements and Rates".
Director of the Division of Environmental Services Jack Dillon made the presentation.
He stated that the proposed ordinance would raise the rate from $0.025 per gallon for hauled
septic tank waste to $0.06 per gallon. Michigan City charges $0.06 per gallon,Kokomo charges
$0.061 per gallon, and noted that Elkhart and Mishawaka do not accept such waste. He noted in
response to a question from Dr. Varner that rates are comparable in light of costs to the city to
treat such wastes.
Council Member Pfeifer then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kelly that
Bill No. 65-04 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.
Council Member Pfeifer thanked Mr. Dillon for coming to a recent neighborhood
meeting.
Council Member Kirsits then noted that the Council Attorney has advised him that the
last motion was invalid since Council Member Kelly is not on the Committee. He then called
for a new motion.
Council Member Pfeifer then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Coleman
that Bill No. 65-04 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Kirsits
adjourned the Committee meeting at 4:31 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Council Member Al`Buddy"Kirsits,Chairperson KCF:kmf
Utilities Committee Attachment
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