09-26-05 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETINGSEPTEMBER 26, 2005 Councilmember White made a motion to reset this bill for Public Hearing and Third Reading on October 24, 2005, and refer to the Health and Public Safety Committee. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 43-05 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 56969 ORANGE ROAD, AND ADJACENT PROPERTY, WAGGONER’S DAIRY FARM INC., PHASE II COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1, GERMAN TOWNSHIP, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to reset this bill for Public Hearing and Third Reading on October 24, 2005, and refer to the Zoning and Annexation Committee. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. NEW BUSINESS PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Council Reports: Councilmember Timothy A. Rouse, At-Large, advised that on September 14, 2005 he attended a 7:30 a.m. Board meeting for DTSB. Mr. Chip Lewis the Board Chairman was out of the city as was Director Laura Guy.An associate opened the meeting at 7:35 a.m. the Financial report reflected a solvent organization with a balance of $36,667.90 in the operating budget. The director submitted a written report, 3 DTSB communicated with Marathon Oil Company concerning the Gas Station at LaFayette and LaSalle Streets known as “Always Open” the corporate responded very quickly and South Bend Police th have not been called there since July 5. This was shared to show the possible results when a corporate office acts on problem subsidiaries. There has been a considerable amount of marketing and promotional initiatives aimed at increasing business in downtown South Bend. The Studebaker Museum has opened since the 9/14 meeting and there were several events promoting this historical grand opening. City Engineer Gary Gilot, reported that Transpo and the City have received a Federal grant for $900,000.00 to increase the artistic appearance Transpo parking lot and if there are enough funds available the via docks on Michigan and Main streets will be beautified. The facade grant program is moving forward and has already committeed $75,000.00 of the $125,000.00 available for the 2006 facade program. The old IBM building, which will be the new home of the SBCSC, is scheduled to open in July of 2006, the project is on schedule. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 a.m. On September 19, 2005, Councilmember Rouse advised that he attended a Solid Waste Management District Board meeting scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Chairman Randy Przybysz called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m. Board members in attendance were Randy Przybysz, Timothy Rouse, th Mark Dobson and Cindy Bodle, one short of a quorum. By state law September 19 was the last day the board could pass the proposed budget for 2006. The director Mark Mehall stated that appropriations would have to be applied after the first of January 2006. County Auditor Michael Eby gave a finance report for information only no motion was presented. The meeting ended with a statement from Chairman Przybysz concerning the inability to attain a quorum for the last several meetings. The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m. September 20, 2005, Councilmember Rouse advised that he attended the LaSalle Neighborhood Association meeting at the Charles Black Center. Councilmember Charlotte Pfeifer had to be out of the City and asked for At-large Councilmembers to cover for her. The meeting started at 5:35 p.m., Councilmember White was also in 17