07-20-70 Council Special Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes

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400 SPECIAL MEETING JULY 20, 1970 Special Meeting Notice Continued or by leaving a certified copy thereof at the last and usual place of residence of such members as I was unable to find, as follows: /s/ William W. Grounds /s/ Robert 0. Laven /s/ Raymond C. Zielinski /s/ Janet Allen /s/ John Wise Signed /s/ Bruce R. Stickley #151 Member of the South Bend Police Department ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Laven, Allen, Reinke, Craven, Grounds Szymkowiak, Palmer and Zielinski Absent: Councilman Wise Council President Laven entertained a motion to resolve the Council into the Committee of the Whole on the state of the City to consider the items listed on the agenda for the consideration of the Committee of the Whole. Councilman Zielinski so moved and Councilman Grounds seconded the motion. Motion carried. Time: 8:11 p.m. IICOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, met in the Committee of the Whole in the Council Chambers of the County -City Building on Monday, July 20, 1970, at 8:12 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairman William W. Grounds. 11 ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY OF POLICEMEN FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR OF 1971. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above Ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Miss Virginia Guthrie, Executive Secretary of the South Bend Civic Planning Association, Inc. read the following letter and asked that it be entered into the record: II July 17, 1970 Members of the Committee of the Whole South Bend Common Council South Bend, Indiana 11Mrs. Allen and Gentlemen: After much deliberation and consideration that members of the Police and Fire Depart- ments have tenure and are independent of changes in city administration, we are approving the salaries as proposed for these two Departments. We consider the service by these two departments is being rendered in an effective manner under difficult circumstances. Further that the work is of the utmost importance and that it is essential to maintain the high calibre of the personnel. Respectfully, SOUTH BEND CIVIC PLANNING ASSN. INC. by order of the Board of Directors Miss Virginia Guthrie /s/ Assistant Secretary Miss Guthrie asked Chief Loren Bussert to comment on the Educational program as written in the Ordinance and whether or not it is working satisfactorily. He said the emphasis as placed on education in the Ordinance is very effective, and in addition, the Cadet program has been very successful in attracting new applicants. He said he believes the Law Enforcement Educational Act, which the Police Cadet program is a part of, has helped up -grade the department. He also answered various questions from the Councilmen. Councilman Zielinski made a motion that the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried. 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent.