07-28-97 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MINUTES JULY 28, 1997 BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR CALENDAR YEARS 1998, 1999, 2000 AND 2001 This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, attorney for the Council, made the presentation for the bill. She thanked every one who took part in the negotiations. She indicated both the City and the Police negotiation teams were challenged this year. She reported this was the first four year ratification agreement in the history of the Police Department. She indicated that our FOP was ranked fourteen out of sixteen second class cities, and we are making every effort to have competitive salaries. She indicated this agreement includes a fifth shift to provide better officer coverage of the City; there is a new seniority -shift incentive premium pay for afternoon, midnights and the 5th shift; new critical duty day stipends for six days, as there will no longer be holiday pay for every member of the department; there is a new wellness and fitness program; a new zero tolerance drug policy; and a new body armor quartermaster system. Council Member Ujdak made a motion to amend this bill in Section K, last line, delete the word "tuition ", seconded by Council Member Hosinski. The motion carried. Mayor Luecke thanked the negotiating teams for their work in reaching an agreement which will enhance safety for our citizens. He also thanked the FOP for accepting this contract. Police Chief Gunn complemented both negotiating teams. He indicated the fifth shift was important to our community policing and will give us the flexibility to provide better service to our neighborhoods. Police Sergeant Trent, who served on the police wage team, thanked the City wage team for their efforts in obtaining this successful contract. He indicated he felt that both teams did their best, and the Department will be able to get professional officers. The Council Members congratulated both negotiating teams. Council Member Hosinski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Aranowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 67 -97 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA APPROPRIATING SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($70,000) FROM THE GENERAL FUND This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Varner reported that the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. Council Member Hosinski made a motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Carl Littrell, acting city engineer, made the presentation for the bill. He reported this appropriation would be used for upgrading and adding signalization of three intersections: Lombardy and Western, Western and Scott, Mayflower and Linden. Council Member Hosinski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Sniadecki. The motion carried. BILL NO. 68 -97 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 4 -51 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LICENSING OF SCRAP METAL DEALERS, JUNK DEALERS, RECYCLING OPERATIONS, AND TRANSFER STATIONS This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Coleman reported that the Personnel and Finance Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. Ann Carol Simons, assistant city attorney, made the presentation for the bill. She noted that the purpose 1 1