05-13-85 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 131 1985 WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is very much aware of the public concerns being voiced about current noise and odor problems of the ethanol plant; and WHEREAS, the Council is also very concerned that the New Energy Corporation be given adequate time to investigate and implement changes which are deemed necessary to correct their current problems; and WHEREAS, because the Council believes that the City must strike a reasonable balance between the concerns of our citizens and those of the economic and business community in order that continued progress be made in our City; and WHEREAS, the Council recognizes that the ultimate authority in this area rests with the City administration, and therefore encourages it to cooperate with the Council and the Technical Committee so that it will provide the leadership necessary to amicably resolve the current noise and odor problems of the ethanol plant in a timely manner; and WHEREAS, The Council ultimately believes that through the spirit of cooperation, the City Administration will be able to protect our high quality of life and encourage the New Energy Corporation to take all steps necessary to resolve their noise and odor problems. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council urges the City Administration to continue to work through the Mayor's Technical Committee to timely resolve the current noise and odor problems of the ethanol plant. SECTION II. Since the Council realizes that the ultimate authority in this area rests with the City Administration, it requests that in the event that the problems are not resolved, that it investigate what legal action may be most appropriate in order to protect the high quality of life in our community. SECTION III. The Council urges the City Administration to keep the Council advised on a regular and consistent basis of all major issues and of the timetable it believes is most reasonable to correct these problems. SECTION IV. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Joseph T. Serge /s/ Ann B. Puzzello Member of the Common Council Member of the Common Council /s/ Eugenia Braboy Robert G. Taylor Member of the Common Council Member of the Common Council /s/ Beverlie J. Beck /s/ Beverly D. Crone s Member of the Common Council Member of the Common Council /s/ Al B. Paszek Member of the Common Council /s/ John Voorde Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Beck read the resolution. Marty Steinhofer, 725 Fairway, spoke in favor of this resolution. Council Member Zakrzewski indicated he could not support this resolution, because there is no date for a solution of the problem. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Council Member Serge. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes and one nay (Council Member Zakrzewski.), BILLS, SECOND READING BILL NO. 43 -85 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE TOPSFIELD CONDOMINIUM PROJECT IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing May 28, and refer it to the Zoning and Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The motion carried. BILL NO. 44 -85 FIRST READING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3310 HEPLER STREET IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Voorde made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried. BILL NO. 45 -85 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (1117 AND 1121 E. CORBY.)