02-25-02 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 2002 person together, there are jobs that these individuals can do very well. With minimal training and some assistance, this segment of the population can become very productive, living a self - sufficient lifestyle which is great for them and the community. Mr. Freeland thanked the Council for this recognition. Council President Kelly thanked Mr. Freeland and Goodwill Industries for all the hard work that they do and for the wonderful work in providing employment for so many wonderful people who have many talents and are given an opportunity to express them. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by acclamation. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:06 p.m. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Chairman King presiding. BILL NO. 5 -02 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LAND IN GERMAN TOWNSHIP CONTIGUOUS THEREWITH; RICHARD MURPHY ANNEXATION Councilmember White reported that the Zoning & Annexation Committee held a Public Hearing on this bill and sends it to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Larry Magliozzi, Assistant Director, Department of Community and Economic Development, no address given, made the presentation for this bill. Mr. Magliozzi stated that this property has been purchased by the Redevelopment Commission to improve the intersection of Olive and Old Cleveland Roads. This is the area next to the former Wells Electronics facility and down the street from the new Tire Rack facility. A house, accompanying barn and pool, that were located on this property have been demolished in anticipation of the expansion of this road. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this bill, Councilmember Coleman made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 10 -02 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA APPROPRIATING $9,500.00 HAZMAT FUND (FUND #289) Councilmember Ujdak reported that the Health and Public Safety Committee met on this bill and sends it to the Council with a favorable recommendation. -3-