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r it z <br /> Health and Mlle Safety Committee <br /> South Bend Common Council <br /> Council Member Dieter stated that he believes that it is important to have a person with a <br /> public safety background on the Board of Public Safety. He noted that like Council Members <br /> Pfeifer and Kirsits,he believes that the board should have five(5)members, and if state law ever <br /> permitted more, he would support that. He stated that the experience of that member would be <br /> important to the board. <br /> Council Member Kirsits noted that there are also problems with having persons <br /> appointed to such an important board, which have been basically for life. He sees the proposed <br /> regulations in that area as giving an opportunity for more persons to get involved. Right now <br /> you cannot apply for a board position because there is no application process in place. He sees <br /> these provisions as raising the standards and professionalizing the process. <br /> Council Member Pfeifer stated that her problem with 4-year terms would be like the <br /> problems with the school board. Once a person is on the board they are not answerable to the <br /> entire community. If the Mayor is in charge he would make the changes and there would.Me <br /> more of a chance to be a part of that process. b <br /> Council Member Kuspa noted that on Saturday he briefly talked with two (2) retired <br /> firefighters and asked them for input on the bill. He noted that ex-firefighters or ex-police <br /> officers would be well qualified, but that these two firefighters would not want to serve. They <br /> are highly qualified people who do not want to be involved. <br /> In light of the lateness of the hour and many other committee meetings scheduled, <br /> Council Member Puzzello asked for a motion. Council Member Dieter then made a motion, <br /> seconded by Council Member Kirsits that Bill No. 70-04 be recommended favorably to Council. <br /> The motion passed 3-1,with Council Member Kelly in the minority. <br /> There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member <br /> Puzzello,adjourned the meeting at 4:20 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Council Member Ann Puzzello,Chairperson <br /> Health and Public Safety Committee <br /> KCF:kmf <br /> Attachments <br /> Health and Public Safety Committee November 8,2004---page 4 <br />