04-14-14 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 14, 2014 BILL NO. 28 -14 FIRST READING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND REQUESTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 605 NORTH HICKORY ROAD, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO.4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had first reading. Councilmember Mr. Ferlic made a motion to refer this bill to the Area Plan Commission. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NO. 29 -14 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING VARIOUS CITY DEPAR'T'MENTS TO ACCEPT PAYMENTS BY CERTAIN FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS INCLUDING BANK CARD AND CREDIT CARD AND TO AUTHORIZE FEE AND ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR SUCH USAGE This bill had fast reading. Councilmember Mr. Ferlic made a motion to refer this bill to the Personnel and Finance Committee for Public Hearing, Second and Third Reading on April 28, 2014. Councilmember Dr. Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NO. 30 -14 FIRST READING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1707 SOUTH BEND AVENUE, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO.4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had first reading. Councilmember Scott made a motion to send this to the Area Plan Commission. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion, which was carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilmember Henry Davis, I want to thank the Council and the Parks Department we had the opportunity to go to the new refurbished recreation center. This started with a resolution was coupled with their resolution and a name was given for that field. They had their first game on that field, I just want to thank you for your support for getting that done. Councilmember Scott we assumed to memo's to the Tull Council in regards to the privilege of the floor one had to do with the complaint of former Chief Hurley, now the city is waiting to get their own documentation, Council Attorney Kathy Farrand, the matter is still under investigation by a third party. Council President Oliver Davis we want to take a moment that one of our city employers, Jeff Gibney passed away at 8:54 pm we ask that you keep their family lifted in prayer. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to come before the Council at this time. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR COMMENTS ON THE VIOLENCE IN THE CITY Jesse Davis- P.O. BOX 10205- I'm here talk about the violence in our city. I sat in on a meeting and found it funny and alarming that there was 41 shootings in one weekend. There were approximately units on the 19 street and of those how many are on duty, and who is on the street? I got calls that there are police just sitting in parking lots, if you are going to bum fuel 42