08-09-04 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 2004 BILL NO. 47-04 FIRST READING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 2600 BLOCK OF PRAIRIE AVE. AND THE 2900 BLOCK OF LOCUST ROAD, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 6, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had first reading. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the Area Plan Commission. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine(9) ayes. BILL NO. 48-04 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TO ISSUE ITS "TAXABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2004 (ERSKINE COMMONS PROJECT)" AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING OTHER ACTIONS IN RESPECT THERETO This bill had first reading. Councilmember Pfeifer made a motion to refer this bill to the Community and Economic Development Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on August 23, 2004. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine(9) ayes. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilmember Dieter advised that beginning August 17, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. the Budget Hearing Process begins. He encourage the public to attend. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to come before the Council at this time. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR COMMENTS BY MR. DARVIS JONES CONCERNING THE TOWING OF HIS VEHICLE Mr. Darvis Jones, 1228 South Bend Avenue, South Bend, Indiana informed the Council that on June 25, 2004 his wife was involved in a car accident. When the police arrived on the scene and after information was gathered it was determined that Mrs. Jones' drivers license was suspended and she had no proof of insurance. However, Mr. Jones indicated that he had insurance and that the claims adjuster from Progressive Auto Insurance was on the scene. Mr. Jones stated that his wife's license was suspended and that she had fulfilled the requirements to reinstate her license. Mr. Jones further informed the Council that he has gone to court on Friday,August 6, 2004 and the case was dismissed. He went to get his car out of impound, and drove home. However, shortly after returning home the tow truck was back at his residence and towed the vehicle again. Mr. Jones stated that the tow truck driver said that the bill was not paid. Mr. Jones was under the impression the bill was taken care of. Councilmember Puzzello stated that she has been trying to help Mr. Jones and will continue to do so. ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEXT MEETING DATE. Council President White announced that the next meeting of the Common Council will be held on Monday, August 23, 2004. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, President White adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m. 19