12-02-09 Community/Campus Advisory Coalition ( CCAC)

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Community/Campus Advisory Coalition (CCAC) December 2, 2009 Meeting Minutes Page 2 OFF CAMPUS HOUSING Information concerning off campus housing is posted on the off campus website (offcampus.nd.edu). Students, concerned about zoning issues, need a way to know if a property is properly zoned for their housing needs. Mark Kramer said properties must be designated MF-1 for multiple student housing, however that is not a guarantee that more than two students may reside there. Ann-Carol Nash suggested that the easiest way for students to find out about a particular property is to call the Building Department (235-9554). TRANSPO Grant Schmidt announced that the late night TRANSPO service will begin Friday, December 4th. There will be a ribbon cutting at the South Station at 9:30 p.m. Friday night for the maiden voyage of the "Midnight Express". Buses will be running until 3:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights offering students a safer alternative to get back to campus. This service is free to anyone showing a Notre Dame student ID, but anyone can ride for $0.75. Once the route is finalized it will be posted on the Notre Dame website. Mark Kramer asked for copies of the route so he can hand them out to his tenants. Holy Cross Holy Cross representatives said student safety issues are in the forefront of student concerns since the recent carjacking incident involving two Holy Cross students. A safety program given by the South Bend Police Department was recently conducted at Holy Cross and very well attended. Common sense tips were discussed and handouts with phone numbers to call for assistance were given to attendees. Students are still hesitant to call police, but Marguerite Taylor said they shouldn't hesitate to call the police to report a suspicious person in the area. Police are more than happy to come out and investigate any suspicious circumstance. Mike Carrington asked about on campus security. Joe Garvey said they do have a security company and also a blue light in the parking lot which can be activated in an emergency and is connected to the Police Department. They are discussing installation of additional blue lights. It was suggested that Holy Cross look into having the Notre Dame Police periodically sweep the Holy Cross campus. It was announced that an auction benefitting Toys for Tots donations was being held at 7:30 this evening. Some of the items to be auctioned included autographed footballs and both Notre Dame and Holy Cross gear. Both silent and live auctions will be held. The Social Concerns Group, through food donations, was able to fill and distribute 65 Thanksgiving baskets throughout the community.