11-25-02 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 25, 2002 districts, they wanted to be respectful of natural boundaries, they wanted to be respectful of neighborhood boundaries and take those into consideration and they wanted to make sure that the representation of Councilmembers was respected. After much work and some community forums they were able to develop the redistricting plan submitted today. Councilmember Pfeifer noted that the end result showed two (2) small changes to the second and fifth districts as indicated on the map submitted with the bill. Councilmember Pfeifer thanked everyone involved with this project for their hard work. 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 and congratulated all those who participated in this process. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NO. 93 -02 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING $83,900.00 FROM THE MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IMPROVEMENT FUND (FUND NUMBER 416) Councilmember Coleman reported that the Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts and Entertainment Committee met this afternoon to consider this bill and sends it to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Dennis J. Andres, Executive Director, Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 North Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana, residing at 1812 East Madison Street, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. Mr. Andres requested approval of this bill which appropriates monies from Fund #416 to cover expenses for seven (7) capital items and projects. These items are needed to support the efforts of the Morris Performing Arts Center and will directly improve the facility's operations and its value. Mr. Andres asked for the following: $38,500.00 To cover the expense of constructing an area at the rear of the facility with electrical service to properly enclose and operate two (2) six (6) yard compactor units. $17,000.00 To improve electronic security in the facility. Additional cameras and door sensors plus other improvements will be added to the facility. $16,700.00 To complete the awning /canopy work that was started over a year ago. This work will be completed before the grand opening of the Palais Royale this New Year's Eve. $6,000.00 For telephone system upgrades and computer cards for the system to upgrade the function and to help improve customer service. $2,500.00 For locksmith services to unify the keying system in the Morris with the new one in the Palais to give them added security and control of the Morris Complex. In k 1 1