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Committeemember Jo M. Broden asked, Are there any staffing changes or funding challenges related to this? Mr. Magliozzi replied, The County Council has funded our Department to help us hire a part- time employee for the administrative position. That position will primarily handle the administrative work for the Board of Zoning Appeals such as the intake of petitions and the process of the minutes and agendas. We also hope to use this position to handle some of the zoning violation work. That remains to be seen. Committeemember Broden followed up, How will these changes be made known to the public and petitioners? Also, what are the typical issues with the Floodplain Administrator? Mr. Magliozzi replied, We sent a letter to the Councils with the announcement of the transition. We notified much of the private sector as well. The Building Department website also has the announcement. Chuck Bulot, Building Commissioner of the Building Department with offices at 125 S. Lafayette Boulevard, replied, As Building Commissioner I am also the Floodplain Administrator. It handles all the floodplain issues in and around St. Joseph County. This includes river situations and flash floods. I have been doing it for years and I am a CFA which stands for being a Certified Floodplain Administrator. It is not a requirement for the position but I took it upon myself to become certified in that. Committeemember Broden followed up, How many cases do you typically see regarding that? Mr. Bulot repied,Now, there aren't that many. Several years ago there were many. Currently there are a couple issues per month but they are minor issues that get resolved quickly and efficiently. Committeemember John Voorde asked, If someone has a problem with drainage ditch maintenance,who do they call? Mr. Magliozzi replied, Generally, the first call would be the County Surveyor. Committee Chair Davis then opened the floor to members of the public wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to the legislation. There were none. He then turned the floor back to the Committee for further comment or main motion. Committeemember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to send Bill No. 85-17 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Committeemember Broden seconded this motion which carried unanimously by a voice vote of four(4) ayes. Bill No. 86-17-Zoning Enforcement Mr. Magliozzi stated, This is another text amendment dealing with the transition. It adds the Area Plan Commission as an enforcement agent within the City of South Bend to handle zone 2