01-12-04 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 12, 2004 s/Karen L. White Member, South Bend Common Council Councilmember Kuspa, Chairperson, Zoning &Annexation Committee, reported that this Committee met this afternoon and it was the consensus of the Committee to send this bill to the full Council with an unfavorable recommendation. Larry Magliozzi, Assistant Director Community&Economic Development Department made the presentation on the resolution. He indicated that this Fiscal Plan is for voluntary annexation of approximately 2.09 acres located in German Township. Mr. Magliozzi stated that this parcel is currently zoned"R" and will be zoned"A"residential upon incorporation to the City. He also stated that the Police Department, Fire Department and Department of Public Works have all recommended approval indicating that City services can be provided and made available to the site with no additional expenditures of manpower or equipment. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There was no one else present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of nine(9) ayes. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:10 p.m. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to resolve into the committee of the Whole. Council Member Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Coleman, Chairperson, Committee of the Whole,presiding. Councilmember Coleman, noted that this is the portion of the meeting in which members of the council meet as the Committee of the Whole in order to hear presentations and public comment on bills that are presented for ordinance consideration. Each bill that will be heard tonight will have a Public Hearing and after the hearing on each bill the committee will vote on the disposition of the bill which typically is sent to the full Council with either a favorable or an unfavorable recommendation. He noted that the South Bend Municipal code requires that the Chairperson describes the procedure for the hearings. The Committee operates in accord with the Council Rules and Procedures and Roberts Rules of Order and Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand serves as the Parliamentarian. The procedure for the Public Hearing for each bill is conducted as follows: 1. The title of the bill is read by the City Clerk. 2. Reports are presented from the pertinent Common Council Committee and/or the Area Plan Commission. 3. A formal presentation in favor of the bill which is not subject to a time limit is heard. 4. Comments are head from members of the public who wish to speak in favor of the bill. Each such member is limited to five(5)minutes for his/her presentation and must begin by stating his/her name and residential address. 5. Any formal presentation against the bill or Resolution which is not subject to a time limitation is heard. 6. Comments are heard from any members of the public wishing to speak against the bill. 5