01-08-96 Public Works & Property Vacation

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r Comm Wu Soot t: Public Works and Property Vacation Committee 'go Os Common tountti of he City of ffiouth g*nb: The January 8, 1996 meeting of the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Dr.David Varner at 4:45 P.M. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Varner, Luecke, Kelly, Zakrzewski, Broden, Washington, Hosinski, Coleman, and Pfeifer; John Oxian, Mr. William Wasienko, Gene Oakley, T. Brooks Bradamas, Don Porter, and Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand. Council Member Varner began the meeting by introducing members of his Committee which include himself as Chairperson, Council Member Zakrzew ski as Vice Chairperson, Council Member Cleo Washington and Council Member Charlotte Pfeifer. Council Member Varner noted that the first item on the agenda was to review substitute Bill No. 87-95 which is a proposed vacation of public property.He noted that he has reviewed all of the recommendations for the various agencies of the City and that the Board of Public Works has made a favorable recommendation with regard to the vacation. Mr.William Wasienko the attorney for the petitioner then made the presentation.He noted that the substitute Bill was necessary in order to provide proper notification to the property owner who resided in New York. Mr. Wasienko noted that the primary purpose for the proposed vacation would be to reduce the amount of vehicle traffic, to reduce the noise from vehicles and to reduce damage currently being caused by traffic and loitering in the area. Council Member Varner voiced concern with regard to the report from the Division of Engineering which noted that if the alleys are vacated that there would be no way for the property located at 1123 South Michigan Street to have access to the rear of the property for trash pick-up. Council Member Hosinski noted that he had received a call from Mr.Joseph Gorny however was unable to recontact him. Council Member Hosinski then left the meeting to make such a contact to see if it was related to the proposed vacation. Council Member Pfeifer voiced concern as to whether all of the property owners received proper notice. Mr. Wasienko noted that he delivered all of the envelopes and notices as required to the City Clerk's office. Upon his return, Council Member Hosinski noted that he was unsuccessful in contacting Mr. Gorny however he did note that Mr. Gorny was one of the property owners who signed in favor of the proposed vacation. Council Member Coleman then left the meeting to contact the Engineering Department with regard to the concerns raised by Council Member Varner. After discussion with the Engineering Department it was noted that the issue of whether the property is contiguous to the proposed vacation was properly satisfied. The Council Attorney summarized the provisions of the applicable state law found in Indiana Code Section 36-7-3-12.