03-28-2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes (Signed)

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REGULAR MEETING March 28, 2022 NEW BUSINESS Lee Davis, citizen member, South Bend, notifies the council of the protestors in front of Whole Women's Health Clinic on- Lincolnway. Davis stated they are being rude and dangerous due to their tent drifting off into the street with two kids inside. A request has been made for police to enforce laws to avoid any more dangerous activities. Jorden Giger, citizen, 424 S. Michigan Street Unit 660, South Bend, IN 46601. Informs the council that due to the lack of clarity in the budget and called for Council Member Davis to vote against the budget as District 2 representative. Activist organizations met with Council Member Davis to press the issue of clarity to be able to track what exactly is coming to the west side of town. Katherine Redding, 418 Lamont Terrace, South Bend, IN. Katherine Redding informs the council that Council Member Davis is asking for support. Redding says that elected officials should be able to spearhead 80% of housing stock that contains lead contaminants; it's an injustice to the black and brown community. Marva Williams, 946 E. Sorin St. South Bend, IN. Williams says she is having a hard time with the lead program. She has had problems for the last four years, including black mold in the basement and ceiling falling in the bathroom. Williams went to Heritage to get help and they discussed replacing her roof. The cost was $10,000.00 and had to pay $5,000.00 back. The debt will have to be paid back after she leaves. Work started on the home after 4 years. President McBride requests copies of the contract to be given to the City Clerk's office. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, President Sharon McBride adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m. 7