HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-13-15 Community RelationsCOMMUNITY RELATIONS APRIL 13.2015 5:15 P.M.
Committee Members Present: Karen White, Valerie Schey, Gavin Ferlic, Derek Dieter
Citizen Members Present: Gavin Seabe, Alfreda Gillespie
Other Council Present: Tim Scott, Henry Davis, Dr. Fred Ferlic, Oliver Davis,
Dr. David Varner
Others Present: Kathy Cekanski - Farrand
Agenda: *Bill 15 -22 - Proposed Pokagon Development
*Bill 15 -13 - Concerns over Assessment Process for Land
*Bill 14 -15 - Amend Chapter 14 South Bend Municipal Code
Regarding Initiative on Homelessness
Three items were listed on the agenda of the Community relations Committee chaired by Councilman
Oliver Davis.
Bill 15 -22 was a resolution initiated by Oliver Davis welcoming the Pokagon Indian investment in the 61h
district of South Bend.
Oliver made the presentation. He said the proposed Pokagon Band's investment on the nearly 166 acres
at SR23 and the bypass included plans for housing units, health -care facilities, tribal government
facilities and apartments. Also in the discussion stage was a conference facility, a gaming facility and
parking garage. The local impact would include the creation of 1,400 construction jobs and 2,000
permanent jobs representing an increase of the St. Joseph County workforce by an estimated 2.9 %.
During Council discussion, Valerie Schey, in particular, offered support of the welcoming resolution.
Subsequently Valerie Schey moved to send to full Council favorably. Gavin Ferlic seconded and all
supported.
The second item, bill 15 -13, was inadvertently placed under this Committee. Bill 15 -13 had already been
discussed under the Personnel & Finance Committee.
The last item, bill 14 -15, regarding a collaborative pilot initiative on homelessness was continued until
the next meeting on April 27`h.
Karen adjourned the meeting at 5:38 P.M.
Respectfully SubmittrC /��G ,
Karen White, Chairperson
Community Relations Committee