05-23-05 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETINGMAY 23, 2005 s/Charlotte D. Pfeifer Member of the Common Council Councilmember Kuspa, Chairperson, Zoning & Annexation Committee, reported that this Committee met this afternoon and it was the consensus of the Committee to send this bill to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Larry Magliozzi, Assistant Director, Division of Community and Economic Development, 1200 County-City Building, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for the Resolution. Mr. Magliozzi advised that this bill is a companion to Bill No. 19-05. This bill proposed to voluntarily annex contiguous territory in German Township to the City of South Bend. The resolution is a written plan and policy that provides services, both capital and non- capital in nature. The annexation is a 2.11 acre parcel of the east side of Portage Road, approximately 500 feet north of Appaloosa Lane. All public improvements, if any, will be required to be done at the expense of the developer. 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 Dieter made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. TH COUNCIL DISTRICT UPDATES - 6 DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER ERVIN KUSPA th Councilmember Kuspa advised that Spring Clean Up has begun in the 6 District. The th newest project in the 6 District is Erskine Commons located on U.S. 31 South and Ireland Roads. The retail center will house a Lowe Home Improvement Store along with a Wal-Mart. This project is greatly welcomed and a plus for the citizens in the district. th Habitat continues to build affordable homes for residents of the 6 District. The construction of a new supermarket on Western Avenue and Liberty Street is an added plus to the Hispanic Community. The curb and sidewalk replacement project along Prairie Avenue & Indiana Avenue is currently underway. The dedication of the new Police Station was held last month and is a beautiful facility. Rum Village continues to thrive and the Park will serve as the location of the new summer festival. The Weed & Seed Program in the St. Casmir’s Neighborhood is continuing to work to protect the residents in that area. The Belleville Softball Complex hosted the U.S. Olympic Girls Softball Team in previous years and is a marvelous facility. Councilmember Kuspa urged everyone to visit the complex. The construction of the Friendship Station located in Belleville Park adjacent to the Softball Complex is currently underway. Councilmember Kuspa stated that the Rotary Club is still in need of volunteers both skilled and unskilled to finish the project. He stated that they would be working May 23, 2005 – May 27, 2005 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. It will be a wonderful facility for parents to bring their children to play and enjoy. The remaining Studebaker buildings are ready for demolition and the planning of new development in the corridor can begin. On the downward side, graffiti still remains a problem along with abandoned vehicles and empty retail buildings. Streets are still in need of repair and the Department of Code th Enforcement continues to enforce code violations. All in all the 6 District of the City of South Bend still remains a nice place to live. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:40 p.m., Councilmember Varner made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Kelly, Chairperson, Committee of the Whole, presiding. Councilmember Kelly explained the procedures to be followed for tonights meeting in ã accordance with Article 1, Section 2-11 of the South Bend Municipal Code and that 8