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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 27, 2008 BILL NO. 70-08 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADJUST FEES FOR REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES This bill had first reading. Councilmember Dieter made a motion to refer this bill to the Personnel & Finance Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on November 10, 2008. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. UNFINISHED BUSINESS BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS BILL NO. 08-96 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE SOUTH BEND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT (900 BLOCK OF OLIVER PLOW COURT, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA) Councilmember Varner made a motion to refer this bill to the Zoning and Annexation Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on November 10, 2008. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Oliver Davis stated thanked everyone who attended the two “The Heart of the Matter District-Wide Meetings.” They were held on September 25, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the West Side Democratic & Civic Club, 617 S. Warrant St., South Bend, Indiana 46619 and the second was held on October 16, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Rum Village Nature Center, 2626 S. Gertrude Street, South Bend, Indiana, 46614. He especially thanked Gary Gilot and Ann-Carol Nash for attending and answering questions. Councilmember Henry Davis advised that he is a member of the LaSalle Square Steering Committee. He noted a press conference announcing the medical facility that will locate in LaSalle Square and stated the reason that he voted no against Bill No. 63-08 that was on the agenda for first reading. Councilmember Henry Davis stated that it was decided early on that a Senior Housing Facility was not wanted by the steering committee and therefore he will be voting against the bill. On another item, Councilmember Henry Davis stated that he has been in contact with the owner of the Higher Grounds Restaurant. He noted that the restaurant had received water damage because of the construction being done above the restaurant. He advised that he will be in contact with the Department of Public Works to help the owner reopen as soon as possible. Council President Timothy Rouse announced that he attend the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns Conference that was hosted by the City of South Bend from October 12-15, 2008. He noted that the conference was well attended and that there were very educational seminars held during the week. Council President Rouse also noted that he attended a Lomar Workshop on September 30, 2008 on TIF Districts, and that there are reports on file with the Office of the City Clerk. 36