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The June 28, 1999 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order
by Council Member John Hosinski, Chairperson, at 4:05 p.m. in the Council informal
meeting room.
Persons in attendance included Council Members:Aranowski, Varner, Hosinski, Ujdak,
Coleman, Kelly, Pfeifer, King and Sniadecki; Larry Magliozzi, Robert Hunt, Kathleen
Cekanski-Farrand and Terry Bland.
Council Member Hosinski noted that the petitioner has been requested that Bill No. 41-99
which is the proposed historic landmark designation for the property located at 125 West
Marion Street be continued indefinitely.
Council Member Hosinski then called upon Larry Magliozzi to provide an overview of state
law changes to the annexation laws.
Mr. Magliozzi noted that he provided a memorandum addressing this topic earlier to the
Council. He then highlighted some of the basic changes which include:
1. Changing the"typical annexation" from a 3 month process to a 6 month process
which includes separating the 2d and 3rd readings at different Council meetings.
2. Having four (4) contacts with the Council instead of the current two (2), which
would include the Resolution on the Fiscal Plan; 1st reading on the ordinance followed by a
60 day wait; 2d reading and public hearing followed by a 30 to 60 day wait; and third
reading and final vote at a separate Council meeting.
3. Providing that there be a three(3) year maximum period of time going forward
in time for which an effective date for an annexation may take place.
4. Providing that the remonstrance in St. Joseph County remains at 50% while the
rest of the state will be established at 65%.
5. Providing that additional property taxes would be impounded with a special
advisory board being established to overview such funds.
6. Providing that the period of time to re-file an annexation will be changed from
three(3)years to four(4)years.
7. Requiring filings with the Secretary of State's Office.
The Council Attorney suggested that Mr.Magliozzi contact the City Clerk's Office
contacted so that at the first contact addressing the fiscal plan and resolution stage,that such
matters automatically be sent to the Zoning and Annexation Committee for review and
recommendation. She also added that the change in the remonstrance percentage will be
addressed by her with the legal department as a potential constitutional challenge based on
equal protection to the 50% requirement currently in effect for St.Joseph County.
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There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Hosinski
adjourned the meeting at 4:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Council Member John Hosinski
Chairperson
Zoning and Annexation Committee
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