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The January 10, 1983 meeting of the Public Safety Committee was called
to order by its Chairman, Councilman John Harris at 6 :00 p.m. in the Council
informal meeting room.
Persons in attendance included Councilmen Beck, Taylor, Voorde, Harris,
Zielinski, Szymkowiak, McGann and Crone, Kathy Barnard, Carolyn Pfotenhauer,
Marchmont Kovas and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss Bill. No. 151-82 which was set
for public hearing at tonight' s Council meeting. Councilman Harris called upon
the Council Attorney to review the Bill.
Mrs. Farrand explained that this Bill would regulate through licensing
automotive repair and service centers. It would amend in its entirety
Ordinance No. 7058-82 which was passed by the Common Council last June. The
Substitute Bill reflects changes which strengthened the law and addresses
many' of the areas which were raised during the inspections conducted by the
Department of Code Enforcement. The Substitute Bill includes the following
changes: Definitions for the following terms motor vehicle, NFPA, opaque
fence and stored vehicles. It consolidates inspections through the Department
of Code Enforcement and the Fire Prevention Bureau. It consolidates all of the
NFPA regulations. It specifically spells out the fencing requirements and
gives an example •of the minimum type required .by the Ordinance. Mrs. Barnard
noted that presently the City has received 104 applications for such a license
and that 64 businesses are in total compliance. Eleven establishments would
need fencing, and 41 applications have yet to be returned. The. Council
Attorney also noted that she and Mrs. Barnard met with Mr. John Peddycord,
Attorney for the Automotive Services Council of Indiana last Friday to review
the Substitute Bill._ At that meeting he agreed that most of the problem areas
which he had voiced concern had been resolved. Following further discussion
by the Committee Councilman Beck made a motion seconded by Councilman Harris
that the Substitute Bill No. 151-82 be recommended favorably to Council.
The motion passed 3-0 with Councilman Voorde abstaining. There being no
further buiness to come before the Committee the meeting was adjourned at
6 :20 p.m.
Respectful Submitred,
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Orhn J Harris, Chairman
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