04-23-01 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 23, 2001 Ms. Ann Kolata, Senior Redevelopment Specialist, Community & Economic Development, 1200 County -City Building, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. Ms. Kolata advised that this Resolution authorizes the Mayor to execute documents related to two (2) grants that have been received from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. She noted that it was realized that this matter had not previously been submitted to the Council to get authorization for submitting the application, preparation of the paperwork following the listing in the federal budget, and authorizing the Mayor to executive all of the documents. Ms. Kolata stated that these two (2) grants total approximately $1.75 million dollars. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There being no one 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 and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. WELCOME TO BOY SCOUT TROOP #324 Council President Pfeifer welcomed People of Praise Boy Scout Troop #325 to the meeting and thanked them for their interest. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:15 p.m. Councilmember White made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. - Chairman Ujdak presiding. BILL NO. 9 -01 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE 10 FOOT WIDE ALLEY LYING NORTH OF, AND ADJACENT TO LOT 1, THE 10 FOOT WIDE ALLEY LYING SOUTH OF, AND ADJACENT TO LOT 47, THE 12 FOOT WIDE ALLEY LYING NORTH OF, AND ADJACENT TO LOTS 5 AND 46 AND THE 12 FOOT WIDE ALLEY LYING EAST OF, AND ADJACENT TO LOTS 1 THROUGH 5 INCLUSIVE ALL WITHIN AND A PART OF HARTMAN AND MILLER'S PLAT IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Varner reported that the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee met on this bill and sends it to the Council with an unfavorable recommendation. Mr. John Hosinski, Attorney at Law, 215 South St. Joseph Street, South Bend, Indiana, advised that he was present on behalf of the Petitioner, Eddy Street Land Trust. Mr. Hosinski noted that this matter has been discussed at great length before the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee on numerous occasions, including the committee meeting held this afternoon, and the Council is aware of the petitioner's position. 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 was no one present wishing to speak in favor of this bill. The following individuals spoke in opposition to this bill: Mr. James Harris, 1125 South Bend Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, advised the Council that he has