02-11-09 Community/ Campus Advisory Coalition (CCAC)

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Community/Campus Advisory Coalition (CCAC) February 11, 2009 Meeting Minutes Page 4 community interaction. Mike Carrington said the key is communication even if that means knocking on doors and introducing yourself to your neighbor. Sgt. Ross agreed that the best way to start communicating is one on one rather than at large gatherings. Marguerite Taylor commented that every year in May the Notre Dame Student Body President hosts a gathering attended by student government members and community leaders. She suggested that perhaps this gathering should be held in the fall with the new president so that a working relationship can start with the school year. She would also like to see members of the community invited. Council Member Puzzello thinks it should be held at Notre Dame. Bob Reish agreed both were excellent ideas. He would also like to see other events planned. Mike Carrington asked about alcohol policies at the various Universities. Holy Cross representatives said their college has a dry campus. Brian Coughlin said Notre Dame students of legal drinking age are allowed to have alcoholic beverages in the dorms so long as they do not exceed 14% alcohol by volume. • Bill Stenz spoke of the problem of landlords remodeling a three bedroom one bath home to accommodate six or seven students which, besides possibly being illegal, causes parking problems in the neighborhood. Kathy Cekanski-Farrand said Council Member Davis is glad to work with neighborhood representatives to work out parking issues. • Council Member Kirsits informed everyone that the Zoning Commission is still reviewing the legality of renting homes to multiple occupants for football home games. Council Member Kirsits asked that the next meeting be held at Notre Dame. Bob Reish will see what is available and report back. It was suggested there be a tour of the campus or possibly a lecture. The date will be at the end of March (24tH, 25tH, or 26tH). Meeting time to be determined. Council Member Kirsits adjourned the meeting at 4:07p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~~ Charles S. Leone, Recording Secretary Community/Campus Advisory Coalition (CCAC) Council Member AI Community/Campus Kirsits; Chairperson ~ Coalition (CCAC)