06-26-06 Community & Economic Development

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Public Works and Property Vacation Committee 20Ufi South Bend Common Council The June 26, 2006 joint meeting of the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee of the South Bend Common Council was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member David Varner at x:10 p.m. in the Council's Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Counei[ Members Pfeifer, Varner, Kuspa, Kirsits, Rouse and White; Mayor Stephen J. Luecke, Public Works Director Gary Gilat, City Attorney Charles Leone, Citizen Member Martin Wolfson, Citizen Member Gene Pendl, Community and Economic Development Executive Director Sharon Kendall, City Clerk John Voorde, Mrs. Kvpola, Don Inks, City Controller M. Catherine Fanello, Jamie Loo of the South Bernd Tribune, and Kathleen Cekanski-1=arrand, Council Attorney. Dr. Varner noted that the Committee consists of Council Members Pfeifer, Dieter, Puzzello, Citizen Member Kurt Youngs, and himself as Chairperson. He further noted that a quorum of the Committee was not present and therefore presentations would be for informational purposes only. Bill No. 37-06: Don inks of Economic Development made the presentation. He noted that the Bill would approve an appropriation of $51,700 from Fund 601 Parking Garage Fund to cover the costs of replacing fans from the basement of the Leighton Garage; repairing areas which were damaged from an accident; and would provide funds for a contract to have a design study conducted on a sensor system to activate fan usage and thereby reducing utility costs. Council Member Pfeifer inquired about how the city found out about the carbon dioxide problems in the Leighton Garage. Mr. Inks stated that they monitor all garages and it was detected. Dr. Varner inquired as to whether the parking garage replace of fans issue was addressed as an emergency by the Board of Public Works. Mr. Inks stated that he does not believe it was, but perhaps the Redevelopment Commission was involved. He stated he would check and report back an this issue. Dr. Varner noted that since there was oat quorum, no official action would be fiaken.