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ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING January 2, 2018 <br /> Councilmember Karen White thanked the citizens of South Bend, her colleagues, the City Clerk <br /> and the Council Attorney. She stated, As we look forward to 2018, I think it is very important <br /> that we continue focusing on the quality of life issues to assure the neighborhoods are strong and <br /> safe. We also must ensure that the budget continues to reflect the priorities that we know are <br /> important for our citizens. I look forward to a very productive year. <br /> Councilmember Oliver Davis thanked everyone. He stated, The key thing that started out for me <br /> is working on the Homeless Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. That will be coming in the <br /> coming weeks and I am excited about that. <br /> Councilmember Randy Kelly arrived at the meeting at 6:08 p.m. <br /> Councilmember Jo M. Broden stated, I am looking forward to 2018 representing the citizens of <br /> the 4th District but obviously all the citizens of South Bend. There are some important issues <br /> coming up on the Solid Waste Management District and I hope everyone is aware of those. I <br /> look forward to working with all of you in 2018. <br /> Councilmember Randy Kelly stated, I am extraordinarily excited about what is happening <br /> throughout our City in our parks. I look forward to seeing those things get off the ground in 2018 <br /> as that is something that will impact the quality of life for all of the residents of our City. I've <br /> enjoyed working with all of you in the last couple of years and am looking forward to the year <br /> ahead. <br /> Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston stated, I would just like to echo the sentiments of the <br /> other Councilmembers. I have thoroughly enjoyed the time I've had and the opportunity to work <br /> and learn from all of you. I am excited about this New Year and I feel like we have a strong team <br /> among us. We have done good things, we will do good things and will continue doing good <br /> things for the citizens of our community. Most specifically, I am looking forward to solidifying <br /> partnerships with South Bend Schools. I also look forward to working with our City <br /> Administration on the work of Prosperity Now and the racial and economic wealth divide. I am <br /> also excited about our new branch in the Community Investment Department and the work they <br /> will be doing with residential neighborhoods. <br /> Council President Tim Scott stated, This is a good team. The one (1)thing with any team is <br /> communication and I hope we continue to communicate. We are all strong individual leaders but <br /> we need to continue to communicate. By the end of the business day tomorrow, I need to know <br /> which committees you would like to serve on. <br /> Councilmember Dr. David Varner stated, A committee is strengthened with continued leadership <br /> and chairmanship. I think continuity there can be useful. <br /> Council President Tim Scott stated, Traditionally, our Attorney has been on an annual contract <br /> and it does not have to be. We don't have to talk about this now if we don't want to but looking <br /> back through the records it used to be longer. For some reason it got into being an annual <br /> renewal. We could look at two (2) years because that would coincide with the end of term with <br /> this Council. <br /> Councilmember Karen White stated, I think that makes sense. <br /> Council President Tim Scott tabled discussion on this item to a later date. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> There being no further business to come before Council, Council President Tim Scott adjourned <br /> the meeting at 6:19 p.m. <br /> 2 <br />