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The October 20, 1997, meeting of the Residential Neighborhoods Committees was called
to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Andrew Ujdak at 4:00 P.M. in the Council
informal meeting room.
Persons in attendance included: Council Members Aranowski, Ujdak and Kelly;
Dr.George Plain,Ann-Carol Simons,Pat Pasket and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand.
Council Member Ujdak noted that the purpose of the meeting was to continue discussion of
proposed Bill No. 80-97 which would license Adult Care Homes and propose Bill No. 69-
97 which is a zoning proposal for Adult Care Homes.
Council Member Ujdak noted that all members should have received a memorandum dated
October 16, 1997 from the Council Attorney (copy attached). The memorandum, among
other things, summarized the working session held on October 6. The overall issues
addressed included:
A. Controlled use-suggestions of footage limitations from 1,000 to 3,000 feet.
B. Parking-concerns over adequate off-street parking and screening regulations if
any.
C Worker/Employee Limitations and Visiting Nurses and Physical Therapists.
D. Owner-Occupancy
E. Resident/Patient Rights written procedures.
F. Minimum Permit Standards including square footage,regulations for bathroom
facilities,ADA regulations,nutritional regulations,linen regulations,insurance
liability issues,call systems for emergencies throughout the building,building
code regulations,financial resources,moral character and police checks,and fire
detection and escape plans.
G. Professional Standards-Minimum Certification of a Certified Nursing Assistant
and possible LPN or RN with CPR certifications and other emergency procedure
certifications being required.
H. Vehicle concerns Resident rights/complaints-Who would be the agency for
enforcement?
I. Licensing Fees
J. Restrictions within Residential Neighborhoods of the total number of Adult Care
Facilities.
Council Member Aranowski thought that owner occupied facilities may be a requirement
that should be for the pursued. Council President Kelly voiced concern that the potential
for abuse is a possibility and that reasonable restrictions should be discussed in all areas.
Dr. Plain said that potential for abuse is greater among the elderly. He suggested that
protection of the residents and that the possibility of owner occupied facilities should be
considered. He gave an example of carbon monoxide problems which should be
monitored.
Ann-Carol Simons then handed out two revised drafts of the proposed bills. The zoning
ordinance included a 1,000 foot restriction and the licensing fee was increased to $200.
She further suggested that health facility regulations contained in Indiana Code Title 16 may
be considered.
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Pat Pasket from the St. Joseph County Health Department suggested that the Committee
review parking concerns.
The Council Attorney noted that she would be preparing demographic backgrounds for the
upcoming meetings.
There being no further business to come before the committee,the meeting was adjourned
at 4:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Council Member Andrew Ujdak
Chairperson,Residential Neighborhoods Committee
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