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Zoning and Annexation Committee 2005 South Bend Common Council The March 28,2005 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by its Chairperson,Council Member Ervin Kuspa at 4:18 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Pfeifer,Puzzello,Kelly,Varner,Kuspa,White, and Rouse; Citizen Member Martha Lewis, Executive Director of the Department of Economic Development Sharon Kendall, Building Commissioner Don Fozo, Rita Kopala, City Clerk John Voorde, Bernie Feeney, Greg and Paula Elliott,Larry Magliozzi, Andy Laurent and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand,Council Attorney. Council Member Kuspa noted that the Committee members include Council Members Kirsits, Dieter, Rouse, and himself as the Committee Chairperson. Council Member Kuspa noted that there was not a quorum of the Committee. Council Member Kuspa then called for presentations on Bill No. 05-32 which would approve a written fiscal plan and establish a policy for providing services to an annexation area in Centre Township commonly referred to as the Greg and Paula Elliott Annexation Area, and on Substitute Bill No. 94-04 which would annex and bring into the city land in Centre Township known as 61191 U.S. 31 South: Larry Magliozzi of the Department of Community and Economic Development noted that there needs to be a correction in the title of Bill No. 05-32 and that "Donna" should be struck and "Paula" should be inserted instead. This Bill addresses 0.83 acres of land which contains one(1) vacant structure and is 12.5% contiguous to the city limits. The Board of Public Works and the Board of Public Safety have reviewed the petition and have recommended approval. He concluded his remarks by stating that the proposed annexation meets the requirements of the governing state law. In response to a question from Council Member Kuspa,Mr. Magliozzi stated that they have used the best information available in preparing the fiscal plan. Greg Elliott then addressed Substitute Bill No. 94-04. He stated that he grew up on the south side of the city and purchased the property out of a repossession sale. His goals are to keep the historic nature of the structure since it may be one of the oldest Italian style structures in the county. He plans to lease the structure for business purposes. Council Member Kuspa stated that because there is not a quorum, the Bills would go to the full Council without recommendation. At this point, Council Member Al "Buddy"Kirsits joined the Committee meeting and a quorum was then present. Council Member Rouse then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kirsits that Bill No. 05-32 as to be corrected in the title and Substitute Bill No. 94-04 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. March 28,2005 Zoning and Annexation Committee of the 2005 South Bend Common Council -page 1-