05/14/07 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 14, 2007 Councilmember White stated that a brochure may be found on the railing in the Council Chambers explaining those procedures. PUBLIC HEARINGS BILL NO. 10-07 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1914 MIAMI STREET, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 3, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Pfeifer made a motion to continue this bill until the May 29, 2007 meeting of the Council at the request of the petitioner. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 22-07 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE ALLEY TO BE VACATED IS THE FIRST NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF LAUREL STREET FROM THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WASHINGTON STREET TO THE FIRST EAST/WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF WASHINGTON STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF 144.54 FEET, MORE OR LESS, AND A WIDTH OF 14 FEET Councilmember's White and Pfeifer disclosed that there are employed by Indiana University, South Bend, and that there is no conflict of interest. Councilmember Varner, Chairperson, Public Works and Property Vacation Committee, reported that this committee held a Public Hearing on this bill this afternoon and sends it to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Ms. Charlotte Sobel, Director of Development & Special Projects, South Bend Heritage Foundation, 803 Lincolnway West, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. Ms. Sobel advised that the purpose of this vacation is to allow for a portion of the construction of the addition to the Engman Natatorium which extends 5 feet into the existing alley width. The construction will allow for handicap access into the Engman natatorium for its parking lotto the west. When complete, the Engman Natatorium will become the Civil Rights Heritage Center of Indiana University South Bend. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this bill, Councilmember Pfeifer made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 23-07 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA APPROPRIATING $830.00 RECEIVED FROM THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM Councilmember Puzzello, Member, Community and Economic Development Committee, reported that this committee held a Public Hearing on this bill this afternoon and voted to send it to the full Council with a favorable recommendation.