HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-25-13 Public Works & Property VacationPUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY VACATION FEBRUARY 25, 2013
5:01 P.M.
Committee Members Present: Oliver Davis, David Varner, Valerie Schey, Gavin Ferlic
Other Council Members Present: Tim Scott, Henry Davis, Dr. Fred Ferlic, Karen White, Derek Dieter
Others Present: Eric Horvath, Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand
Agenda: Update New Energy — Eric Horvath
Chairperson Oliver Davis called this meeting to hear a report from Erick Horvath, South Bend's Director of
Public Works. Mr. Horvath provided an update on the Calvert Street Groundwater issues. These rising
water table problems were caused by the closing of the Ethanol Plant. The plant used a tremendous
amount of water daily drawing down the water table. The basements of homes nearby were now seeing
water and molds. Eric walked the Council through a 6 page handout ( a copy is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk) outlining which homes were affected and how badly. Eric said starting one of the ethanol
water pumps provided immediate short term relief while a long -range plan was being developed.
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Chairperson Oliver Davis
adjourned the meeting at 4:54 p.m.
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Public Works nd Property Vacation Committee