02-28-11 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 28, 2011 Councilmember Henry Davis made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried. The Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes. RECESS Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion for a five (5) minute recess. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:47 p.m. Councilmember Henry Davis made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember Oliver Davis, Vice-President, presiding. Councilmember Oliver Davis explained the procedures to be followed for tonight's meeting in accordance with Article 1, Section 2-11 of the South Bend Municipal Code. Councilmember Oliver Davis stated that a brochure may be found on the railing in the Council Chambers explaining those procedures. PUBLIC HEARINGS BILL NO. 75-10 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING SECTIONS 2-8 AND 2-10 OF CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 1 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE ADDRESSING PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE COMMON COUNCIL Councilmember Varner made a motion to continue this bill until the March 28, 2011 meeting of the Council. Councilmember White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 87-10 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE 2010 SALARY ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE NEW POSITION TITLES AND SETTING THE MAXIMUM SALARIES TO BE PAID TO CERTAIN NON BARGAINING EMPLOYEES Councilmember Dieter made a motion to consider the 2nd Substitute version of this bill. Councilmember White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember LaFountain, Chairperson, Personnel and Finance Committee, reported that this committee held a meeting this afternoon and it was the consensus of the committee to send this 2nd substitute version of this bill to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Mayor Stephen Luecke, 14th Floor County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill Mayor Luecke advised that this 2nd substitute bill amends Ordinance No. 9959-09 Fixing Salaries and Wages for Appointed Officers and Non Bargaining Employees of the City of South Bend, Indiana for fiscal year 2011. The substitute bill allows for a position in the 5