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REGULAR MEETING MAY 8, 2017 Councilmember Dr. David Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilmember Tim Scott announced, for members who applied for MBE/WBE and Animal Care and Control, that the Council will make that decision at the May 22nd 2017 Common Council Meeting. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic announced that Council Attorney interviews will take place on Monday, MU 15th, 2017, at 4:30 p.m. NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Gavin Ferlic announced that Give Local would take place on Tuesday, May 9th, 2017. Councilmember Karen White announced that, on Monday May 15th, 2017, a brief overview of the upcoming budget hearing process will be given at the Century Center, at 6:00 p.m. Councilmember Jo M. Broden announced that the City Long-Term Control Plan with Powerpoint is available online. Clerk Kareemah Fowler clarified that recordings of Committee Meetings are available on the City website and YouTube, and meeting minutes are available on the City website. Councilmember Jo M. Broden asked if every member of the Council had received packets regarding the Minority Business/Women's Business Committee. Councilmember Tim Scott confirmed that the entire Council had received them. Councilmember Broden asked if the Administration could be asked to present on their goals for the board. Councilmember Scott clarified that the MBE/WBE board is driven by the Common Council. He stated, Find your packet of information. You can fire away and ask all the questions you want to, to whomever you would like to ask. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Samuel Brown, 222 East Navarre Street, South Bend, IN, stated that he intends to give a thorough presentation on the hardship experienced by those on Sadie Street to Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston. Jason Banicki-Critchlow, 3822 West Ford Street, South Bend, IN, stated that he would like to call for a SIPP study at this year's budget. Mr. Banicki-Critchlow suggested that Uber and Lyft drivers in South Bend should be subject to the same rules as taxi drivers. Henry Davis, Jr., 5117 Idlewood Drive, South Bend, IN, urged the Council to consider putting a roundabout or speed bump at some point along the curve that leads to his street. Mr. Davis recounted a story in which a young man lost control of his vehicle and drove into the lawn next door where children were at play. He urged the Council to take action for the sake of the children in the neighborhood. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council,President Tim Scott adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. 14