03-12-01 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 12.2001 ARTICLE 1 ADDRESSING THE COMMON COUNCIL AND AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 5, SECTION 2- 58 ADDRESSING REQUIREMENTS OF ALL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OTHER ENTITIES OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND This bill had first reading. Councilmember Kelly made a motion to refer this bill to the Council Rules Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on April 9, 2001. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NO. 25 -01 FIRST READING ON A BILL AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 6, DIVISION 9, SECTION 2.84.1 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE, BY ADDING THERETO CONSTRUCTION - RELATED CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES FOR PROJECTS BENEFITTED BY TAX ABATEMENT This bill had first reading. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the Community and Economic Development Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on March 26, 2001. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. UNFINISHED BUSINESS COMMENTS REGARDING BILL 18 -01 Councilmember Varner advised that Saint Matthew's Cathedral, the petitioner to vacate certain rights -of -way, is in Councilmember Kelly's district. Councilmember Varner further stated that his wife is a teacher at St. Matthews and because he was enthused about the project he spoke in favor of this vacation before Councilmember Kelly had an opportunity. Councilmember Varner stated that he is sure Councilmember Kelly is in support of this vacation as he is. Councilmember Kelly agreed. QUESTIONS REGARDING BUDGET - 2001 Councilmember Varner stated that when the budget was adopted there were no provisions for a budget for the College Football Hall of Fame because there was supposed to be an Agreement with the NFF in place soon. It is now over two (2) months into the year and it is his understanding that there is still no agreement in place. He stated that If this goes on for another couple of months, the City is appropriating money without any budgetary restrictions on it. Ms. Cekanski - Farrand advised that Councilmember Ujdak has raised the same issue and she will be meeting with the City Controller this week and will report back to the Council on this matter. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to come before the Council at this time. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR INTRODUCTION OF BOY SCOUT TROOP - LA SALLE COUNCIL #451 Council President Pfeifer, on behalf of the Council, thanked the Boy Scouts for attending the Council meeting this evening. The troop leader introduced all members who were present. CHRISTMAS IN APRIL Councilmember Ujdak advised that there will be a press conference on March 26, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. concerning the Christmas in April program which will be conducted on the west