10-23-89 Council Meeting Minutes

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BILL NO. 90 -89 - REZONE 2909 WESTERN AV. Council Member Voorde made a motion to reading and public hearing on November Niezgodski. The motion carried. set the above mentioned bill for second 13, 1989, seconded by Council Member Council Member Luecke read into the record a statement dated October 23, 1989. Last week Wednesday, the South Bend Common Council met in Executive Session to discuss strategy with regard to the pending tax abatement litigation. Pursuant to the Indiana Open Door Law, any official or final action must be done at a meeting open to the public. As Chairman of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee, I believe it would be in the best interest of our City to appeal Judge Jordan's decision that was rendered on October 10, 1989. Council Member Puzzello read into the record a letter from Council Member Slavinskas, who was unable to be present for the meeting. It reads as follows: October 20, 1989 To: Members of the South Bend Common Council From: Lee Slavinskas, 5th District Councilman I have asked the Council Attorney that in the event the tax abatement lawsuit is discussed at the regular Common Council meeting to be held next Monday night, October 23rd, to be unable to attend that meeting. "After much reflection, I believe that it would be in the best interest of the City of South Bend to appeal Judge Jordan's decision regarding the tax abatement issue. If I were present and if a motion to appeal would be made, I would vote 'aye." Thank You." Council Member Coleman arrived during the Unfinished Business portion of the meeting. Council Member Luecke made a motion to appeal the lawsuit, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion was passed to appeal the lawsuit by a roll call vote of seven ayes and one nay (Council Member Soderberg) There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Niezgodski. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: