10-09-06 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 9, 2006 both in commercial development as well as residential. At this time it is not expected that this annexation would cause calls for service to increase significantly and it is not anticipated that it will be necessary to increase police patrols beyond the already existing beat patrol at this time. The area under consideration is not expected to cause any unusual problems. At the present time the cost for servicing the proposed area is not expected to impact the existing budget of the Police Department with any significance. However, this area, as well as all other areas of the City, will continually be monitored for level of service demands and other criteria that would necessitate additional resources through budgetary increases or possibly shifting of existing resources, such as a beat restructure. The Annexation Area will e serviced primarily by Station #11 located at 3505 N. Bendix Drive, approximately three point two (3.2) miles away. Additional Fire Department units would respond from Fire Station #7 located at 1616 Portage Avenue which is approximately five point five (5.5) miles away. Distance from Fire Stations and response times will greatly improve when the new Fire Station #12 is constructed in the future. The Annexation Area is currently being serviced by Medic #10, located at Fire Station #11 at 3505 N. Bendix Drive. Upon incorporation, the Annexation Area will be serviced by Medic #4, located at Fire Station #4, located at Olive Street. The annexation area will be added to Area 8 of the Department of Code Enforcement. Wastewater treatment services are supported by user fees, and are paid through the Water Works billing system. The annexation area will be used as right-of-way; therefore, solid waste services will not be required. Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to amend this bill. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight ayes. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There was no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution. Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to adopt this Resolution, as amended. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:15 p.m., Councilmember Kuspa made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember Kelly, presiding. Councilmember Kelly explained the procedures to be followed for tonight’s meeting in accordance with Article 1, Section 2-11 of the South Bend Municipal Code and that pamphlets were available to the public, which outline the Council rules and procedures, and are located on the railing in the Council Chambers. PUBLIC HEARINGS BILL NO. 51-06 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LAND IN GERMAN TOWNSHIP, CONTIGUOUS THEREWITH; COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1, BRICK ROAD RIGHT OF WAY, A WEDGE OF PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF BRICK ROAD ON THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 51933 ORANGE ROAD 8