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The Zoning and Annexation Committee
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The January 26, 1998 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to by
its Chairperson, Council Member John Hosinski order at 3:50 p.m.in the Council informal
meeting room.
Persons in attendance included Council Members: Hosinski,Aranowski,Broden, Pfeifer,
Varner,Ujdak,Kelly, Sniadecki and Coleman;Terry Bland,John Oxian,James Cierzniak,
Peg Luecke,Jon Hunt,and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand.
Council Member Hosinski noted that the purpose of the meeting is to review Bill No. 23-
97 which is a request to establish an historic landmark for the property located at 804 North
Lafayette Boulevard.
Mr.John Oxian President es dent of the Historic Preservation Commission made the presentation.
He noted that the property in question is the James Madison Elementary School. He then
reviewed in summary fashion, the information provided in the packet attached to the
Ordinance(copy attached).
Peg Luecke spoke in favor of the proposed Ordinance. She noted that she has been a
parent with children going to this school for the past sixteen years and has been a member
of organizations reviewing the feasibility study. She believes that the building in question
merits the consideration as an historic landmark.
The Council Attorney questioned whether notice to the South Bend School Corporation had
been provided since they are not listed on the notice. After checking with the City Clerk's
office,it was noted that the South Bend Schools had not received notice,but that that office
would be in contact.
Council Member Hosinski noted that he agrees with the comments of Mrs. Luecke.
Council Member Kelly suggested that the Committee proceed ahead with action on this
proposed bill.
Following further discussion,Council Member Varner made a motion seconded by Council
Member Broden that Bill No. 23-97 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion
passed.
There being no further business to come before the Committee,the meeting was adjourned
at 4:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Council Member,John Hosinski
Chairperson,Zoning and Annexation Committee
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