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REGULAR MEETINGAUGUST 11, 2008 for six (6) businesses were submitted to the Police Department, Fire Inspection Bureau, Water Works, Department of Code Enforcement and Building Department. In that group, were applications for three (3) new businesses (U.S. Scrap, LLC; LKQ of Indiana and Schrock Aggregates), all of which are located on sites previously licensed and used for this purpose. Mr. Clark stated that all applications received favorable recommendations from all departments. This will confirm for the Common Council that three (3) of the license applicants named in the enclosed resolution are in complete compliance with all of the requirements of South Bend Municipal Code Section 4-51. Specifically, these three (3) licensees have an operational surveillance system, appropriate fencing, lighting, and buffer system. Three (3) of the licensees, Shapiro Sales, Schrock Aggregate and A-2 Auto Parts, do not have a video surveillance system. Shapiro does not deal with any walk-up business and Schrock only deals in gravel, dirt and concrete through contractors. A-1 Auto Parts has not operated since 2006, but, wants to keep his license active until he can find some financial backing or find a buyer for the yard. Mr. Clark noted that all applicants have received favorable recommendations from all departments. A Public Hearing was held on these Resolutions at this time. Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand read into the record the following amendment: at the end of Section I. to include the following sentence: The license for A-1 Auto Parts shall be a restricted license which shall be subject to a video surveillance system being installed once the business becomes operational. Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to amend this substitute bill as was read by the Council Attorney. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of seven (7) ayes. Additionally, Councilmember Varner made a motion to adopt this substitute bill as amended. Councilmember Puzzello seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of seven (7) ayes. BILLS – FIRST READING BILL NO. 45-08 FIRST READING ON A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST EAST/WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF CALVERT STREET FROM OLIVE STREET EAST TO THE FIRST NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY FOR A DISTANCE OF 116 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 12 FEET. BEING A PART OF HIGHLAND PARK ADDITION, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, PORTAGE TOWNSHIP, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA This bill had first reading. Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to refer this bill to the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on August 25, 2008. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of seven (7) ayes. BILL NO. 46-08 FIRST READING ON A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE ALLEYS TO BE VACATED ARE DESCRIBED AS THE FIRST EAST-WEST ALLEY NORTH OF INDIANA AVENUE FROM THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF LAFAYETTE STREET TO THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE FIRST NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF LAFAYETTE STREET FOR A 14