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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-23-87 Council Meeting MinutesBe it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Council Chambers of the County -City Building on Monday, February 23, 1987, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Serge, Braboy, Puzzello, Taylor, Zakrzewski, Barcome, Paszek, Voorde and Beck Absent: None REPORT FROM THE SUB - COMMITTEE ON MINUTES To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: The sub - committee has inspected the minutes of the February 9, 1987 meeting of the Council and found them correct. Therefore, we recommend the same be approved. /s/ Beverlie J. Beck /s/ Al Paszek /s/ Joseph T. Serge Council Member Puzzello made a motion that the minutes of the February 9, meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. REPORTS Council Member Braboy indicated the Human Resources Committee had met on Bill No. 7 -87 and recommended it favorably. Council Member Puzzello indicated that the Public Safety Committee had met on Bill No. 8 -87 and it would be continued until March 9. Council Member Beck indicated that the Personnel and Finance Committee had met on Bill No. 13 -87 and recommended it favorably. Council Member Voorde indicated that the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on Bill No. 6 -87 and recommended it favorably. Council Member Taylor made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee of the Whole on February 23, at 7:20 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Puzzello presiding. BILL NO. 6 -87 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF MONROE STREET, RUNNING EAST FROM MAIN STREET, FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 330 FEET TO MICHIGAN STREET, EXCEPTING THE RIGHT -OF -WAY OF THE INTERSECTION NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Captain George Smelser, of the Salvation Army, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated that they were requesting this vacation to provide that the existing parking lot directly south of the alley be contiguous with the building structure directly north of the alley. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. BILL NO. 7 -87 A BILL TRANSFERRING $102,997.00 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Jon Hunt, Director of Redevelopment made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this bill takes unused balances remaining in various accounts, as well as program income received in late 1986 and transfers it between accounts within Community Development. He indicated the bulk of this transfer would be used to rehab the LaSalle Homes. Clement Gramza, 726 Blaine, spoke in favor of this bill. Dr. Thomas Tanner, president of the LaSalle Park board, explained by proposed renovation. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 8 -87 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED LICENSES AND CHAPTER 5 ENTITLED ANIMALS AND FOWL OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE. REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY a23 Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to continue public hearing on this bill until March 9, and refer it back to the Public Safety Committee, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. BILL NO. 13 -87 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OUTLINING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 8 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ENTITLED CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Kathy Cekanski- Farrand, Council attorney, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this bill would amend three sections of the City code addressing sick leave, vacations and holidays. She indicated this bill sets forth language consistent with the agreement reached by the City Wage Negotiating Team in each of these areas. Council Member Beck made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council Member Taylor made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. ATTEST: City Clerk REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED ATTEST: �2' d , - �' �'' e& rman Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at p.m. Council President Serge presiding and nine members present. BILLS, SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 7729 -87 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF MONROE STREET, RUNNING EAST FROM MAIN STREET, FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 330 FEET TO MICHIGAN STREET, EXCEPTING THE RIGHT -OF -WAY OF THE INTERSECTION NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY. This bill had second reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7730 -87 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $102,997.00 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. This bill had second reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7732 -87 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OUTLINING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 8 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ENTITLED CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. This bill had second reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTIONS Council Member Beck made a motion to continue Resolution Nos. 87 -8, 12, 13 and 17, until March 9, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. iRESOLUTION NO. 1471 -87 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2901 SOUTH MAIN TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas for purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 2901 S. and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows: Lots 84 through 96, both inclusive, Oakside 3rd Addition to the city of South Bend. s an Economic Revitalization Area; and WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2 -5; and WHEREAS, the.Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and WHEREAS-,.the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic revitalization area have been met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana,_ as follows: SECTION I. That the Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for personal property tax abatement only and is limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Joseph T. Serge Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. James Hudnut, attorney, Southfield, MI, indicated this was a new business being formed to manufacturer truck bodies and trailers. He indicated a minimum of sixty new jobs will be created. Ralph Johnson, 630 E. Johnson, Roman Kowalski, 802 Birchwood, and Val Betty, 1130 E. Haney, spoke in favor of this abatement. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to combine public hearing on the next two resolutions, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 1472 -87 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3636 GAGNON TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas for purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 3636 Gagnon and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows: A part of the northeast quarter of Section 28, Township 38, Range 2 east, City of South Bend, Indiana and described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of the northeast quarter of said section 38 said point being at the intersection of the centerlines of Boland and Bendix Drives, thence south 89058156" west (bearing assumed) along the south line of the northweast quarter of said section 38 (being along the centerline of Boland Drive) 1150.09 feet to a point at the intersection of Boland Drive with centerline of Kenmore Street; thence north 00000123" east along the said centerline of Kenmore Street; 579.86 feet; thence north 89059'37" west, 640.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence south 89058156" west, 424.01 feet; thence north 00092145" east, 784.81 feet; thence south 89059'37" east, 423.47 feet; thence south 0000123" west, 784.63 feet to the point of beginning and containing 7.634 acres more or less and is subject to easements, restrictions and or covenants of record. A part of the northeast quarter of section 28, township 38 north, range 2 east, City of South Bend, Indiana and described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of the northeast quarter of said section 28 said point being at the intersection of the centerlines of Boland and Bendix Drives, thence south 89058156" west (bearing assumed) along the south line of the northeast quarter of said section 28 (being along the centerline of Boland Drive) 1150.09 feet to a point at the intersection of Boland Drive with Centerline of Kenmore Street; thence north 00000123" east along the said centerline of Kenmore Street, 579.87 feet; thence north 89059137" west, 640.00 feet; thence south 89058156" west 424.01 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing south 89058156" west, 100 feet; thence north 00002145" east, 784.85 feet; thence south 89059137" east, 100.00 feet thence south 00002145" west, 784.81 feet to the point of beginning and containing 1.802 acres more or less and is subject to restrictions and or covenants of record to be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq.; and as an Economic Revitalization Area; and r __FEBRUARY.- 23..., -- 19.8.7 -- . —_ WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2 -5; and WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic revitalization area have been met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. That the Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for real property tax abatement only and is limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Joseph T. Serge Member of the Common Council RESOLUTION NO. 1473 -87 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3636 GAGNON TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas for purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 3636 Gagnon and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows: A part of the northeast quarter of Section 28, Township 38, Range 2 east, City of South Bend, Indiana and described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of the northeast quarter of said section 38 said point being at the intersection of the centerlines of Boland and Bendix Drives, thence south 89058156" west (bearing assumed) along the south line of the northweast quarter of said section 38 (being along the centerline of Boland Drive) 1150.09 feet to a point at the intersection of Boland Drive with centerline of Kenmore Street; thence north 00000123" east along the said centerline of Kenmore Street; 579.86 feet; thence north 89059137" west, 640.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence south 89058156" west, 424.01 feet; thence north 00092145" east, 784.81 feet; thence south 89059137" east, 423.47 feet; thence south 0000123" west, 784.63 feet to the point of beginning and containing 7.634 acres more or less and is subject to easements, restrictions and or covenants of record. A part of the northeast quarter of section 28, township 38 north, range 2 east, City of South Bend, Indiana and described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of the northeast quarter of said section 28 said point being at the intersection of the centerlines of Boland and Bendix Drives, thence south 89058156" west (bearing assumed) along the south line of the northeast quarter of said section 28 (being along the centerline of Boland Drive) 1150.09 feet to a point at the intersection of Boland Drive with Centerline of Kenmore Street; thence north 00000123" east along the said centerline of Kenmore Street, 579.87 feet; thence north 89059'37" west, 640.00 feet; thence south 89058156" west 424.01 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing south 89058156" west, 100 feet; thence north 00002145" east, 784.85 feet; thence south 89059137" east, 100.00 feet thence south 00002145" west, 784.81 feet to the point of beginning and containing 1.802 acres more or less and is subject to restrictions and or covenants of record to be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6- 1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq.; and as an Economic Revitalization Area; and WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2 -5; and REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1987 WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic revitalization area have been met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. That the Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for (real or personal) property tax abatement only and is limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Joseph T. Serge Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolutions at this time. Russ Hegg, a representative of Schnee - Morehead, indicated they planned to construct a warehousing, distribution and manufacturing support facility for sealant products. He indicated in twelve to eighteen months twenty -four new jobs will be created and 8 jobs will be maintained. Council Member Barcome made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1472 -87, as amended, seconded by Council Member Paszek. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Barcome made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1473 -87, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1474 -87 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AUTHORIZING-THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INCIDENT RESPONSE SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend recognizes the existence of the South Bend Fire Department Hazardous Materials Incident Response team consisting of trained personnel and equipment for response to hazardous materials incidents; and WHEREAS, because of continued increase in vehicular traffic transporting hazardous materials on the Toll Road, the Indiana Department of Highways wishes to continue to receive the services of the South Bend Fire Department Hazardous Materials Incidents Response Team for response, assessment and control of hazardous materials incidents occurring within its jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, I.C. 36 -1 -7 -1 et. seq. permits governmental entities to exercise powers jointly by entering into a written agreement; and WHEREAS, on February 11, 1987 the Board of Public Safety reviewed this request of the Indiana Department of Highways and recommends that the Common Council approve the renewal of an Agreement for Hazardous Materials Incident Response Services with the Indiana Department of Highways, Toll Road Division. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. That the Common Council of the City of South Bend renew the agreement with the Indiana Department of Highways for Hazardous Materials Incident Response Services and the President of the Common Council be authorized to execute the appropriate Agreement necessary to carry out the request of the Indiana Department of Highways and intent of this resolution. SECTION II. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Joseph T. Serge Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Luther Taylor, Fire Chief, indicated that the Board of Public Safety adopted a resolution recommending to the Common Council that the Agreement for Hazardous Materials Incident Response Services between the City of South Bend and the Indiana Department of Highways be renewed. Council Member Braboy made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. FEBRUARY- 2-3Y, -- 19.87 - RESOLUTION NO. 1475 -87 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF SCRAP METAL /JUNK DEALERS /TRANSFER STATIONS LICENSES FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1987. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend recognizes the contributions that operations such as junk /scrap and recycling dealers make to the Community; and the Council further realizes that such operations must be reasonably regulated in order to minimize any environmental or aesthetic nuisances which may be created by the operations of scrap /junk/ and recycling dealers within the City; and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has enacted reasonable rules and regulations with regard to the issuance of licenses and the operations of the scrap /junk /and recycling dealers; WHEREAS, in accordance with these rules and regulations, inspections of the scrap /junk /and recycling operations have been completed by the Department of Code Enforcement and the Fire Department Prevention Bureau, and it has been found that such premises are fit and proper for the maintenance and operations of such a business;and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works, at its meeting held on February 10, 1987, recommended the issuance of licenses for the below listed applicants in the City of South Bend by appropriate action of the Common Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. That the license applications for the following be approved based upon the satisfactory review of the properties by the Department of Code Enforcement and the Fire Department Prevention Bureau, inspections having been made in February, 1987, and subsequent favorable recommendation by the Board of Public Works: A -1 Auto Parks Hurwich iron Co. Hurwich Iron Co. Hurwich Iron Co. Hurwich Iron Co. Metal resources Corporation North Side Iron & Paper Company South Bend Baling & Iron Company South Bend Iron & Metal Company South Bend Waste Paper Company Steve & Gene's Auto Truck Salvage Super Auto Salvage Weaver Truck & Equipment Company Western Avenue Iron & Metal Company 2014 S. Lafayette 1700 Lafayette 1601 S. Lafayette 2016 W. Washington 1610 Circle Ave. 1305 Prairie Ave. 2123 S. Gertrude 1420 S. Walnut 429 W. Indiana Ave. 1519 S. Franklin St. 3109 S. Gertrude St. 3300 S. Main St. 3700 S. Gertrude St. 3123 S. Gertrude St. SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Joseph T. Serge Member of the Common Council A public hearing will be held on the resolution at this time. Patricia DeClercq, Director of Code Enforcement, indicated that fourteen dealers submitted renewal license applications and inspections were conducted by the Fire Prevention Bureau and Department of Code Enforcement in February. She indicated that the fourteen dealers listed on this resolution have met the technical requirements of the ordinance. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1476 -87 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONTINUED NEED FOR A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE WITH PUBLIC FUNDS FOR THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF SAID SYSTEM. WHEREAS, public transportation is necessary to relieve traffic congestion in the City of South Bend (City), WHEREAS, public transportation is necessary to expand the economic and social opportunities available to residents of the City, especially those who cannot freely move about without the services of public transportation, WHEREAS, public transportation is a vital public utility to promote the economic welfare of the community, WHEREAS, South Bend Public Transportation Corporation provides vital transportation services to the spectators of the many sporting events which are conducted in the City, R�GUL- AR MEET - -IING _ FERRUARY 2 3'- 19.8a - WHEREAS, it is a public policy of the City to promote and support public transportation. WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to maintain a public transportation system which provides convenient, trustworthy, efficient and safe mass transportation. WHEREAS, the need exists to find a way to generate additional funds for South Bend Public Transportation Corporation from public assistance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The City encourages the Indiana General Assembly to provide additional state aid for public transportation, either through an increase in the Public Mass Transportation Fund or other means, as the General Assembly might decide. SECTION II. The City recognizes a need to raise additional local funds to share with the State the cost of public transportation, and the Council will commit itself to helping secure these funds in the 1988 fiscal year. SECTION III. The Common Council recognizes the need to continue the Federal, State and Local partnership in funding for public transportation. SECTION IV. The City encourages the State to authorize South Bend Public Transportation Corporation, as the local operating agency, to find alternative methods of funding its operating budget which is reviewed by the State Board of Tax Commissioners. SECTION V. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Joseph T. Serge Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Serge read the resolution and asked that copies be sent to the Indiana House of Representatives and the Senate. Ken Donnelly, 2605 Frederickson and Ralph Johnson, 630 E. Fairview, spoke against this resolution. Council Member Barcome made a motion to amend the resolution in Section II, by adding "and the Council will commit itself to helping secure these funds in the 1988 fiscal year ", seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried on a roll call vote of six ayes and three nays (Council Members Beck, Puzzello and Voorde.) Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt this resolution, as amended, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 14 -87 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY NORTH OF MISHAWAKA AVENUE, RUNNING EAST FROM SOUTH 25TH STREET, FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 128 FEET, TO THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF SOUTH 25TH STREET, RUNNING NORTH FROM MISHAWAKA AVENUE. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing March 9, and refer it to the Zoning and Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. BILL NO. 15 -87 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF WAYNE STREET EXTENDING WEST FROM THE WEST LINE OF ST. PETERS STREET TO THE EAST LINE OF ST. LOUIS STREET, BEING IN COTTRELL'S FIRST ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF LOWELL, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA; ALSO, THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF ST. PETERS STREET EXTENDING SOUTH FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF WAYNE STREET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE FIRST INTERSECTING EAST -WEST ALLEY, BEING IN COTTRELL'S FIRST ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF LOWELL, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing March 9, and refer it to the Zoning and Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council Member Beck made a motion to reappoint Thomas Brubaker to the Century Center Board of Managers, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. Report from Area Plan Bill No. 121 -86 - Rezone 1025 E. Calvert ME Bill No. 138 -86 - Rezone 1700 Bill No. 4 -87 - Rezone 3501 Council Member Beck made a motion reading March 9, and refer them to Council Member Zakrzewski. The mo PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Ralph Johnson, 630 E. Fairview, s Joe Guentert, 3510 Corby, spoke Treatment Plant. FEBRUARY 23, 1987 Lock of E. Randolph . Jefferson set these bills for public hearing and second e Zoning and Vacation Committee, seconded by n carried. regarding the rent charged Osco's downtown. ing parking limits on Monday, the Wastewater Kathy Williams, 23169 Brick Road, spoke regarding raising funds to erect a Vietnam veteran's statue in Howard Park. She indicated the local high schools would like the support of the Council in theii efforts to raise these funds. She presented petitions to the City Clerk. Irene Mutzl, 320 Parkovash, spoke xegarding privatization. Wayne Wirt, 1889 Riverside, spoke iegarding the opposition to the stadium. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council Member Barcome made a moti n to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: