HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-22-2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes (Signed)REPORT OF SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
TO THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND:
THE SUB-COMMITTEE HAS INSPECTED THE MINUTES OF THE
DATE: 04-22-2024
MEETING OF THE COUNCIL AND FOUND THEM TO BE CORRECT.
THEREFORE, WE RECOMMEND THE SAME BE APPROVED:
APPROVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL ON: 05-13-2024
ATTEST:
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REGULAR MEETING April 22, 2024
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend , Indiana, met in person
on Monday, April 22, at 7:00 p.m . Council President Sharon McBride called the meeting to
order. Pastor Thorly James of South Bend Praise Fellowship gave the invocation .
City Clerk Bianca L. Tirado announced: Good Evening, members of the public. For audio
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ROLL CALL
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT
Canneth Lee
Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers
Sharon L. McBride
Troy Warner
Sherry Bolden-Simpson*
Sheila Niezgodski*
Dr. Oliver Davis
Rachel Tomas Morgan
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT
Karen L. White
OTHERS PRESENT
Bianca L. Tirado
Danica Kulemeka
Elivet Quijada-Navarro
Matthew Neal
Bob Palmer
1st District, Committee of the Whole
2 nd District
3 rd District , President
4 th District
5th District
6 th District , Vice-President
At-Large
At-Large
At-Large
City Clerk
Chief Deputy Clerk
Deputy Director of Policy
Director of Special Projects
Council Attorney
Members marked with an asterisk (*) are in virtual attendance.
SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES :
April 8, 2024 March 27, 2023
Council President McBride requested reports from the Sub-Committee on Minutes.
May 25, 2023
Clerk Tirado stated that the Sub-Committee on Minutes has inspected the April 8, 2024 Common
Council meeting minutes and recommend they be approved.
Councilmember Dr. Oliver Davis motioned to approve the April 8, 2024 Common Council
meeting minutes , which was seconded by Councilmember Canneth Lee and carried by a vote of
acclimation with one (1) councilmember absent.
Clerk Tirado stated that the Sub-Committee on Minutes has inspected the March 27, 2023 and
May 25, 2023 Common Council meeting minutes and recommended that they be approved. It is
understood that Councilmembers who were not members of Council in 2023 will be abstaining.
Councilmember Troy Warner motioned to approve the March 27, 2023 and May 25, 2023
Common Council meeting minutes , which was seconded by Councilmember Lee and carried by
a vote of acclimation with one (1) council member absent and three (3) members abstaining.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
REGULAR MEETING April 22, 2024
None.
REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES
Caleb Bauer, Executive Director of Community Investment (DCI), with offices on the I 4 th floor
of the County-City Building, gave an update on various development projects and ongoing parks
improvement projects . Caleb Bauer discussed the Advantix Development Corporation , Angela
Boulevard improvements , Cultivate Culinary, Drewrys cleanup , Diamond View I Stadium Flats ,
the Notre Dame Trail, Five Corners, Four Winds Field expansion, the Indiana Dinosaur
Museum , LaSalle A venue Streetscape, Liberty Tower Phase Four ( 4), Linden A venue
Streetscape, Mishawaka Avenue Streetscape, MarMain renovations , Madison Lifestyle District I
Beacon Patient Tower, Mayor Stephen J . Luecke Coal Line Phase Two (2) and Three (3),
Momentum , the Monreaux , Olive I Western redevelopment, South Bend Thrive, the Eighty-
Seven (87), the Hill, United Way One Roof Southeast I a future Far Northwest Neighborhood
site, Verbio Biorefinery, Walker Field I Ewing Avenue improvements , and the Youth Service
Bureau.
Councilrnernber Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers thanked Caleb Bauer for this presentation and asked
for a copy of the report.
Councilmember Sherry Bolden-Simpson stated that she is excited to see these projects occurring.
Councilrnernber Lee thanked Caleb Bauer for the presentation and requested infonnation
regarding Drewrys.
Caleb Bauer stated that DCI has issued a request to advertise for the next phase of demolition
bids and looks to have a contractor mobilized in May or June.
Councilmernber Lee asked what DCI can do regarding abandoned big box stores.
Caleb Bauer stated that finding investors to invest in abandoned big box stores is difficult
because the buildings are sometimes built for a specific user , and market analyses are typically
more important than building costs for large retailers. The City is willing to look at abatements
and recognizes a need to become creative with the uses of abandoned big box store buildings.
Council Vice President Niezgodski thanked Caleb Bauer for the presentation and requested
infonnation regarding the Verbio Biorefinery.
Caleb Bauer stated that Verbio does have foundation pennits that have been released for the first
(1 st) phase of their project, and their contractor will be mobilized on the site within the corning
weeks . The refinery will be the first (l5t) in Indiana and one (1) of the largest in the Midwest.
Council Vice President Niezgodski requested information regarding Walker Field.
Caleb Bauer stated that the city is in the engineering phase for the path portion of the Walker
Field project, and that there will be interactions with neighbors regarding the park portion of the
Walker Field project.
Councilrnember Tomas Morgan thanked Caleb Bauer for the presentation and stated that she
looks forward to seeing all the projects come to fruition.
Council member Dr. Davis requested inforn1ation regarding the marketing of the City's success.
Caleb Bauer stated that aside from sharing the City's successes with Councilmembers at Council
meetings, the City also uses the downtown plans to celebrate the momentum that the downtown
has and speaks with local news stations regarding exciting projects happening in South Bend.
Councilrnernber Dr. Davis requested infonnation regarding the Fun FI X building.
Caleb Bauer stated that the Fun FI X building is slated to be on the agenda for the next Board of
Public Works meeting. Caleb Bauer stated that there had been a delay because the project had to
be rebid.
Councilrnernber Warner thanked Caleb Bauer, the DCI team , and Council President McBride.
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Council President McBride requested Caleb Bauer to follow up with her regarding the cost of the
Twyckenham Fire Department, the status of the Twyckenham Park/Pool area, and the status of
the Scottsdale area .
Jordan Gathers , Executive Director of Venues , Parks , and Arts (VPA), 219 South St. Louis
Boulevard , South Bend, IN 46617 , gave an update regarding VPA. Jordan Gathers discussed the
Seitz Park renovation, the Byers Softball Complex , LaSalle Park improvements , the Martin
Luther King Jr. Dream Center, new splashpads , the Potawatomi Park Plan , the Kennedy Park
renovation, and renovations of athletic courts .
Council President McBride requested information regarding the upcoming River Park meetings.
Jordan Gathers stated that the meetings occurring from 1 0:00a.m . -6:30p .m. will be broken up
into one (1) or two (2) hour sessions.
Council President McBride requested information regarding Foundry Field at Southeast Park.
Jordan Gathers stated that he would follow up with Council President McBride regarding the
status of and the City's relationship with Foundry Field.
Councilmember Dr. Davis asked if VP A has investigated the work being done in San Antonio
and other cities regarding riverwalks to increase business around those areas.
Jordan Geathers stated that VPA has looked at cities such as San Antonio and Fort Wayne
regarding their execution ofriverwalks and other river-based amenities.
Councilmember Dr. Davis asked what VP A has learned from observing other cities.
Jordan Gathers stated that South Bend could benefit from more intentionally activating its
riverfront. South Bend has a great asset in the East Race and will benefit from the opening of
Seitz Park.
Councilmember Tomas Morgan requested infonnation regarding lighting upgrades at the
pickleball courts for evening use.
Jordan Gathers stated that there have been lighting upgrades completed on the pickleball courts ,
and that if there are people wanting more lighting later in the evening, he can relay that
infonnation to VP A.
Council Vice President Niezgodski thanked Jordan Gathers for the presentation and requested
information regarding Kennedy Park and the South Bend Animal Resource Center (SBARC).
Caleb Bauer stated that DCI created two (2) distinct parcels for Kennedy Park and SBARC, and
the parcel for SBARC is large enough to where if SBARC were to expand they would be able to
do so on its current parcel. Caleb Bauer stated that SBARC will continue to be at Kennedy Park
for the foreseeable future.
Councilmember Lee requested information regarding the Vorde Pickleball Court.
Jordan Gathers stated that the anticipated construction start date is June 1, 2024 .
Councilmember Lee requested information regarding the upcoming Fusion Fest.
Councilmember Warner stated that Fusion Fest will be September 14, 2024 and September 15,
2024 .
Councilmember Bolden-Simpson asked if the Potawatomi Conservatory 1s included m the
Potawatomi Park Plan.
Jordan Gathers an s wered yes .
Councilmember Gooden-Rodgers requested information regarding Kennedy Park.
Jordan Gathers stated that once funding is secured VP A will be looking to move forward on the
project next year.
RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
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Councilmember Dr. Davis motioned to resolve into the Committee of the Whole , which was
seconded by Council Vice President Niezgodski and carried by a vote of acclimation with one
(1) councilmember absent.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
BILL NO .
18-24 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE TO
VACA T E THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED
PROPERTY : THE FIRST 360' +/-OF BOLAND
DRIVE EAST OF PORTAGE ROAD
(SUBSTITUTE)
Council Vice Pres ident Niezgod ski motioned to accept Sub stitute Bill No . 18-24 , which was
seconded by Councilmember Dr. Davis and carried by a vote of acclimation with one (l)
councilmember absent.
Clerk Tirado read the bill to the Council for its s econd (2 nd ) reading.
After the second (2 nd) reading, Council member Lee requested the committee report.
Council Vice President Niezgodski stated that Bill No . 18-24 came before the Public Works and
Property Vacation Committee and comes with a favorable recommendation.
Councilmember Lee requested that the petitioner(s) state their name and address and share key
points before the council.
Angela Smith, Danch , Harner and Associates, 1643 Commerce Drive , South Bend IN 46628 ,
stated that Bill No. 18-2 4 seek s to v acate the fir st (15 1) three hundred feet (300ft) of Boland Drive
where it intersects with Portage Road , as there is no longer a street at the location, nor are there
any plans to change the street network of the surrounding location. This vacation will allow for
the future inclusion of a subdivision on either side of Boland Drive.
Councilmember Lee requested questions from the Council , and nobody spoke.
Council member Lee held the public hearing , and no m embers of the public s poke.
Councilmember Lee asked the Council for comments.
Council Vice President Nie zgodski motioned to send Bill No . 18-2 4 to the Full Council with a
favorable recommendation , which was seconded by Council President McBride and carried by a
vote of eight (8) ayes with one (1) councilmember ab sent.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Ay e
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye
Councilmember Dr. Oli ver Dav is -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
19-24
Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers -Aye
Councilmember Sherry Bolden-Simpson -Aye
Councilmember Karen L. White -A bse nt
P UBLI C HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND , INDIANA , AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED 402 WEST NAVARRE STREET
C OUN C ILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE
C ITY OF SOUTH BEND , INDIANA
Clerk Tirado read the bill to the Council for it s second (2 nd ) reading .
After the second (2 nd ) reading, Councilmember Lee requested the committee report.
Councilmember Dr. Davis stated that Bill N o . 19-24 came before the Zoning and Annexation
Committee and comes to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation.
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Councilmember Lee requested that the petitioner(s) state their name and address and share key
points b efore the council.
Kari Myers, Department of Community Investment, with offices on the 14 th floor of the County -
City Building, stated that Bill No . 19-24 seeks to rezone 402 Navarre Avenue from
Neighborhood Center (NC) to Urban Neighborhood One (U 1 ). Historic Landmarks Foundation
of Indiana is requesting to re zo ne the property to allow for the move of the Poledor House from
211 West Marion Street to 402 Navarre Avenue within the Chapin Park Historic District.
Todd Zeiger, Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, 801 West Washington Street , South
Bend IN 46601 , stated that once the Poledor House is moved they will seed the ground at 211
West Marion Street and put the Poledor House up for sale as a single-family home.
Councilmember Lee requested questions from the Council , and nobody spoke.
Councilmember Lee held the public hearing , and no members of the public spoke.
Councilmember Lee asked the Council for comments.
Councilmember Dr. Davis motioned to send Bill No . 19-24 to the Full Council with a favorable
recommendation , which was seconded by Councilmember Tomas Morgan and carried by a vote
of eight (8) ayes with one ( l) council member absent.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Sherry Bolden-Simpson -Aye
Councilmember Dr. Oliver Davis -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Absent
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
RISE AND REPORT
Councilmember Dr. Davis motioned to rise from the Committee of the Whole and report back to
the Full Council, seconded by Council Vice President Niezgodski and carried by a vote of
acclimation with one (1) councilmember absent.
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
President McBride stated the Full Council is now back in session. This portion of our meeting is
where bills are given a third (3 rd ) reading and action is taken regarding bills that were heard
during the Committee of the Whole.
BILLS ON THE THIRD READING
BILL NO .
18-24 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE TO
VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRlBED
PROPERTY: THE FIRST 360' +/-OF BOLAND
DRIVE EAST OF PORTAGE ROAD
(SUBSTITUTE)
Clerk Tirado read the bill to the Council for its third (3 rd ) reading.
After the third (3 rd ) reading , President McBride requested a committee report.
Councilmember Lee stated Bill No. 18-24 was heard in the Committee of the Whole and comes
to the Full Council with a favorable recommendation.
Council Vice President Niezgodski motioned for the passage of Bill No. 18-24, seconded by
Council member Dr. Davis , and carried by a vote of eight (8) ayes with one (1) councilmember
absent.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Sherry Bolden-Simpson -Aye
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Councilmember Dr. Oliver Davis -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Ay e
19-24
April 22, 2024
Councilmember Karen L. White -Absent
THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND , INDIANA , AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED 402 WEST NAVARRE STREET
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND , INDIANA
Clerk Tirado read the bill to the Council for its third (3 rd ) reading.
After the third (3 rd ) reading , President McBride requested a committee report.
Councilmember Lee stated Bill No. 19-24 was heard in the Committee of the Whole and comes
to the Full Council with a favorable recommendation .
Councilmember Bolden-Simpson motioned for the passage of Bill No . 21-24, seconded by
Councilmember Dr. Davis , and carried by a vote of eight (8) ayes with one (1) councilmember
absent.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye
Council member Canneth Lee -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye
Councilmember Dr. Oliver Davis -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
RESOLUTIONS
BILL NO.
24-13
Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers -Aye
Councilmember Sherry Bolden-Simpson -Aye
Councilmember Karen L. White -A bs ent
A RESOLUTION RECONFIRMING A FINAL
DETERMINATION AND RECONFIRMING
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION NO. 4174-12
CONCERNING A PROPERTY TAX
EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN ENTERPRISE
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT
PURSUANT TO INDIANA CODE 6-1.1-10-44 AT
AN AREA WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS
1440 IGNITION DRIVE , SOUTH BEND ,
INDIANA 46601 FOR AUNAL YTICS , INC
Clerk Tirado read the resolution to the Council.
After the reading President McBride requested a committee report.
Councilmember Warner stated Bill No. 24-10 was heard in the Personnel and Finance
Committee and comes to the Full Council with a favorable recommendation .
President McBride requested that the petitioner(s) state their name and address and share key
points before the council.
Erik Glavich , Director of Growth and Opportunity, with offices on the 14 th floor of the County-
City Building, stated that Indiana Code allows for municipalities , counties , and other
jurisdictions to grant an exemption from personal property tax for enterprise infonnation
technology equipment, such as data servers . The Indiana Code was created to incentivize
investment in data centers. In 2013 the South Bend Common Council confirmed a tax exemption
for Aunalytics as they were expanding their facility on Ignition Drive. Pursuant to the Indiana
Code , the exemption also applies to subsequent additional or replacement equipment if the
company and the equipment meet the eligibility requirements. Aunalytics is planning an
investment of more than thirty million dollars ($30 ,000 ,000) worth of equipment and
infrastructure to be able to provide expanded artificial services. Bill N o. 24-13 reconfirms the tax
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exemption granted in 2013 , confinns that Aunalytics meets the requirements established by the
Indiana Code, and confinns that the equipment Aunalytics plans to purchase qualifies for the
exemption. In order to be elligible businesses must have an average wage that is one hundred and
twenty-five percent (125 %) of the average county wage. In the beginning of 2023 St. Joseph
County had an average wage of twenty-seven dollars and sixty-eight cents ($27.68) an hour
whereas Aunalytics has an average wage of forty-two dollars ($42) an hour. In 2016 Indianapolis
utilized this Indiana Code to pro v ide an exemption to Salesforce, and in 2023 Fort Wayne
utilized this Indiana Code to provide an exemption to Hatchworks.
Rich Carlton , President of Aunalytics , with offices at 1440 Ignition Drive, South Bend IN 46601 ,
gave a presentation regarding the history and future of Aunalytics. The mission of Aunalytics is
to be the advanced computing infrastructure and primary advisors for traditional businesses,
powering analytics and IT innovation. Aunalytics has already begun delivering Artificial
Intelligence (Al) software to companies. The advanced technologies used by Aunalytics require
equally advanced hardware. In it s next phase, Aunalytics seeks to provide the essential
infrastructure necessary to empower businesses within our region and beyond to embrace and
implement AI solution s effectively. Thi s investment exemplifies Aunalytics ' commitment to
South Bend by creating high-quality employment opportunities, bolstering local revenue streams,
and fortifying South Bend 's economic strength.
Council President McBride asked the councilmembers for comments.
Councilmember Dr. Davis stated appreciation for the presentation , and acknowledged the growth
Aunalytics has seen since their discu ssions in 201 2 .
Council President McBride opened the public hearing.
Sue Kesim , 402 2 Kennedy Drive , South Bend IN 46614 , expressed excitement for the
developments of Aunalytics and looks forward to the future.
Council President McBride closed the public hearing, and asked the councilmembers for
comments .
Councilmember Lee thanked Aunalytics for their investment in South Bend.
Councilmember Tomas Morgan motioned for the adoption of Resolution N o. 24-13 , seconded by
Councilmember Dr. Davi s, and carried by a vote of eight (8) ayes with one (1) councilmember
absent.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Sherry Bolden-Simpson -Aye
Councilmember Dr. Oliver Davis -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -A bs ent
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
24-14
24-15
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A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGN A TING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND , INDIANA , COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2803
TUCKER DRIVE, SOUTH BEND , INDIANA 46619
AND 2920 TUCKER DRIVE , SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
46619 AS AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA
FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE-YEAR (5) PERSONAL
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR STEEL
WAREHOUSE COMPANY, LLC
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND , INDIANA , COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2803
TUCKER DRIV E, SOUTH BEND , INDIANA 46619
AND 2920 TUCKER DRIVE, SOUTH BEND , INDIANA ,
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46619 AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR
PURPOSES OF A SIX-YEAR (6) REAL PROPERTY
TAX ABATEMENT FOR STEEL WAREHOUSE
COMP ANY , LLC
Councilmember Lee motioned to hear Bill No. 24-14 and Bill No . 24-15 together, which was
seconded by Council member Tomas Morgan and carried by a vo te of acclimation with one (I)
councilmember absent.
Clerk Tirado read the resolutions to the Council.
After the reading President McBride requested a committee report .
Councilmember Warner stated Bill No . 24-14 and Bill No. 24-15 were heard in the Community
Investment Committee and come to the Full Council with favorable recommendations.
Pres ident McBride requested that the petitioner(s) state their name and address and share key
points before the council.
Erik Glavich, Director of Growth and Opportunity, with offices on the 14 th floor of the County-
City Building, stated that Bill No. 24-14 and Bill No . 24 -15 would confirm the declaratory
resolutions that were previously adopted by the Council. Steel Warehouse has been investing in
South Bend for years. Steel Warehouse will be installing a new production line and building a
new building. These abatements will help to retain twenty-one (21) employees and add eleven
(11) new employees by the end of 2027 . The personal property abatement is for the equipment
and the real property abatement is for the new building.
Randy Parsons , Steel Warehouse General Manager, 61450 Myrtle Road , South Bend IN 46614 ,
stated his appreciation for the support the City ha s shown Steel Warehouse.
Council President McBride as ked the Council for comments, and nobody spoke.
Council President McBride held the public hearing and nobody spoke.
Council President McBride asked the Council for further comments.
Councilmember Troy Warner thanked Steel Warehouse for their economic and societal
contributions to South Bend.
Council Vice President Niezgodski thanked Steel Warehouse for their commitment to South
Bend .
Councilmember Lee thanked Steel Warehouse for their investment in South Bend.
Councilmember Dr. Davis thanked Steel Warehouse for their development and investment in
South Bend.
Councilmember Dr. D av is motioned for the adoption of Bill No . 24-14 , seconded by
Councilmember Lee, and carried by a vote of eight (8) ayes with one (1) councilmember absent.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers -Ay e
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Sherry Bolden-Simpson -Aye
Councilmember Dr. Oliver Davis -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Absent
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
Councilmember Dr. Davi s motioned for the adoption of Bill No. 24-15 , seconded by
Council member Lee, and carried by a vote of eight (8) ayes with one (1) council member absent.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Sherry Bolden-Simpson -Aye
Councilmember Dr. Oliver Davis -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Absent
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
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BILLS ON FIRST READING
None .
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilmember Dr. Davis stated that it was his pleasure to attend the steel topping ceremony at
the Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Center. Councilmember Dr. Davis stated that he and
Councilmember Gooden-Rodgers attended a LaSalle Neighborhood meeting.
Councilmember Lee congratulated the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers One-
Five-Three (IBEW 153) on there one hundred and tenth (110 th ) year of serving the community.
Councilmember Lee also stated that Goodwill will be hosting their Little Black Dress event on
April 24, 2024.
Committee Vice Chair Niezgodski stated that the Solid Waste Management District Board has
created a Tire Amnesty Day on April 27, 2024. From 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., residents can take
up to six (6) passenger tires per vehicle to 828 West Kerr Street. There will also be a tree
giveaway at Rum Village Park on April 27, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 11 :00 a.m.
Council President McBride stated that the Human Rights Commission Luncheon will be on April
23, 2024.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Logan Foster, 1138 College Street, South Bend IN 46628 , spoke regarding a matter unrelated to
the Counci 1.
Sue Kesim , 4022 Kennedy Drive , South Bend IN 46614 , commended Councilmember White and
the Youth Council program . Sue Kesim also spoke highly of the Developer Workshop and is
looking forward to the GIS Mapping event on April 25, 2024.
ADJOURNMENT
Council President Sharon McBride adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m.
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