11/12/07 Zoning and Annexation Committee

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- Zoning and Annexation Committee Meeting 2007 South Bend Common Council The November 12, 2007 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee of the South Bend Common Council was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member AI "Buddy" Kirsits at 4:40 p.m. in the Council's Informal Meeting Room, 4th Floor of the County-City Building. Persons in attendance included Council Members Dieter, Kelly, Puzzello, Varner, Rouse and Kirsits, Acting Mayor Charles Leone, Acting Building Commissioner Charles Bulot, Planner Mark Lyons, City Engineer Carl Llttrell, John Murphy, Dr. Robert Zimmerman, School Superintendent of the South Bend Community School Corporation; Lynn Patrick, Catherine Hostetler and Tim Kluszynski of Historic Preservation; Pam Brunette, Marty Wolfson, Larry O. Steele, Paul Jankowski, William Geyer, Lisa Farris, unidentified members of the news media; Martha Lewis, Charlotte Sobel, Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney, and Jamie Loo of the South Bend Tribune. Council Member Kirsits noted that the committee members include Council Members Kuspa, Pfeifer, Varner and himself; adding that a quorum was not present. Substitute Bill No. 61-07: Proposing the Historic Landmarking of Marquette Primary Center Located at 1905 College: Council Member Kirsits noted that in light of three (3) Council Members being absent [Pfeifer, Kuspa and White] that he believes that such an important measure should have the input of the entire Council. He suggested that Substitute Bill No. 61-07 be continued until the Council Meeting of November 26th. It was noted that the Committee toured three (3) school buildings as part of their due diligence requirements on this matter. Dr. Zimmerman, South Bend Community School Corporation Superintendent stated that he would agree to a continuance, and Tim Kluszynski, President of the Historic Preservation Commission stated that he would also. Mr. Kluszynski inquired whether there would be another Zoning and Annexation Committee meeting on this Bill. He added that the interim protection order expires on November 21St Dr. Zimmerman noted that they have no funds to proceed on the building and would not take any action before November 26tH Council Member Kirsits stated that he would call another committee meeting for November 26tH Dr. Varner and Council Member Kirsits made remarks in favor of the proposed continuance.