10-28-2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes (Signed)

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REGULAR MEETING October 28, 2024 Logan Foster, 1138 College Street, South Bend IN 46628, spoke regarding a matter that occurred following the May 13, 2024, Common Council meeting. Charles Boros, 1409 West Western Avenue, South Bend,IN 46619, stated that he needs assistance with applying for an alley vacation. Council Vice President Niezgodski responded that she had received information from the clerk's office and will reach out to him after the meeting. Rod Goodchild, 837 S 241h, South Bend, IN 46615, spoke regarding Potawatomi park. Councilmember Lee stated that he will follow up with Rod to collaborate with Venues, Parks, and Arts. Don Foster, 132 Chapin Street, South Bend, IN 46601, spoke regarding a matter that occurred following the May 13, 2024, Common Council meeting. Council President McBride stated that she did not need to restrain Council Vice President Niezgodski in any way following the May 13, 2024, council meeting. She affirmed that people are allowed to voice their opinions during the privilege of the floor, but she will not be cornered into making a statement, and this will be her only comment on the matter. She noted that the police report has been finalized and that the rules committee has met to determine the path forward, emphasizing her support for the committee's decision. Councilmember Gooden-Rodgers mentioned that Logan Foster reached out to her earlier in the day, trying to get her to make a statement, noting that two (2) councilmembers had already done so. She clarified that she is neither of those councilmembers and does not feel compelled to comment on the police report, given that the matter has been finalized with both the police department and the rules committee. After re-reading the police report,she noted that Logan Foster stated that Council Vice President Niezgodski did not assault him, and she is basing her stance on that information. She added that she will not be making any further comments. Council President McBride responded that if any further action were to be pursued, she would recommend going to the prosecutor's office, as no additional statements or actions will be taken by the council moving forward. Council President Sharon McBride adjourned the meeting at 8:18 p.m. 10