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� � °: � PERSONNEL AND FINANCE FEBRUARY 28, 2011 Committee Members Present: Tom LaFountain; Oliver Davis; Karen White; David Vamer Other Council Members Present: Derek Dieter; Henry Davis; Ann Puzzello; Tim Rouse;AI Kirsits Others Present: Gary Gilot; Gregg Zientara; Mayor Stephen Luecke; Rita Kopala; Marcus Ellison Agenda: Bill No. 87-10—Salary Ordinance Additions 2010 Bill No. 11-15—Oppose Immigration Reform - Senate Bill 590 Bill No. 87-10 This bill submitted for Council consideration by the Administration amends the 2010 salary ordinance to authorize three new positions and an hourly pay increase to water department technicians. At Chairperson LaFountain's request Mayor Luecke made the presentation. The Mayor explained the continuing efforts to achieve efficiencies in the delivery of services. He said the restructure in the SBPD results in opening a spot for a new police officer while keeping the forensic lab experience of another. The critical CSO plan implementation requires the creation of a full time slot for someone now sharing responsibilities with the WWTP. A pay increase is required to recruit a zoo veterinarian. The water techs previously compensated .30 per hour to monitor water flow in their off hours would have their incentive pay reinstated. After Council discussion Oliver Davis moved for a favorable recommendation. Karen White offered a second and all affirmed. Bill No. 11-15 This resolution is in opposition to Senate Bill 590 regarding immigration reform. This resolution, if passed, would be sent to the Indiana state Senate to voice opposition to the passage of any measure to target and deport illegal immigrants without cause. Councilmember's White and Oliver Davis both urged strong support for the measure. They spoke of racial profiling and discriminatory targeting based on physical appearance. They also spoke about an unintended negative economic impact this would have on area families and businesses. Councilmember Varner noting the bill would not allow random profiling; but would only be applied when there as"just cause." Councilmember Varner asked County Attorney Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand to explain the"reasonable suspicion" standard? She said it was the lowest in the actionable categories.