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HEALTH & PUBLIC SAFETY February 25 2013 <br />4:20 p.m. <br />Committee Members Present: Karen White, Dr. Fred Ferlic, Tim Scott <br />Other Council Present: Henry Davis, Val Schey, Oliver Davis, Gavin Ferlic, Derek Dieter <br />Others Present: Judy Lee, Cecil Eastman, Ron Teachman, Kyle Chamberlin, Chris Dressel <br />Agenda: Bill No. 13 -13 Bicycle Passing Regulations <br />The Health & Public Safety Committee was called to order by Chairperson Karen White to give <br />consideration to Bill No. 13 -12. This bill sponsored by Councilmember Gavin Ferlic would require any <br />vehicle passing a bicycle to allow a 3 foot buffer done. <br />Gavin Ferlic presenting the bill said the bill was supported biking enthusiasts as having both safety and <br />positive environmental and personal health attributes. Several others including Chris Dressel, Kyle <br />Chamberlin, Judy Lee, President of the Bike Michiana Coalition, and South Bend Police Chief Teachman <br />spoke in favor of passage. Chief Teachman said the bill was enforceable, but more importantly was <br />meant to educate the public. He said the police department would use good judgement and common <br />sense in enforcing the "buffer zone" looking to educate first rather than cite offenders. <br />In spite of all the supportive testimony the Committee on a motion by Tim Scott and secnded by Karen <br />White, decided to recommend continuance of the bill til the meeting on March 11tH <br />There being no further business to come before the committee at this time, Chairperson White adjourned <br />the meeting at 4:41 p.m. <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br />Karen L. White, Chairperson <br />Health & Public Safety Committee <br />