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The March 8, 1999 meeting of the Residential Neighborhoods Committees was called to
order by its Chairperson, Council Member Karl King at 4:15 p.m. in the Council informal
meeting room.
Persons in attendance included Council Members: Varner, King, Aranowski, Kelly,
Varner, Ujdak, Hosinski, Sniadecki and Coleman, Khadijah Muhammad, Terry Bland,
Carl Littrell, Doug Carpender, Lewis Powell, Pam Meyer, Jon Hunt and Kathleen
Cekanski-Farrand.
Council Member King noted that the first item on the Committee's agenda was to review
the vacancies on the Animal Control Commission. Copies of § 5-4 of the South Bend
Municipal Code were distributed to the Council which address the membership of the
Animal Control Commission. (copy attached). The Commission is composed of three(3)
members and one(1)alternate member. The Council is required to appoint one(1) licenses
veterinarian and one (1) person who is an "owner, operator, or employee of a kennel,
cattery,zoological park or commercial animal establishment".
Council Member King encouraged Council Members to pass the word that these
appointments would be forthcoming. The persons serving currently on the Commission
are Dr. Carol Ecker, DVM and Dr. Donn E.Kryder,DVM.
Council Member Pfeifer suggested that the City be proactive and send a letter to those
qualifying for appointment advising them of the vacancies.
Council Member Ujdak asked whether such appointments must be residents of the City of
South Bend. The Council Attorney noted that city residency was not required. Council
President Coleman suggested that this area might be revisited by the City in the future.
Council Member King then noted that he has had ongoing discussions with the
Neighborhood Strategic Planning Task Force. He has suggested that NSPT work more
closely with the Council. He will keep the Council posted on this topic.
Council Member King stated that he has also been in contact with the Committee for
Reliable Electrical Power. He noted that Lew Powell and Carl Littrell have also been
attending their meetings. He will continue to update the Committee on this matter.
Council Member King adjourned the meeting at 4:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Karl King, Chairperson
Residential Neighborhoods Committee
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