10-30-13 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER 30, 2013 that we had expressed in terms of curbs and sidewalks; in terms of adequate lighting; in terms of addressing the corridors; as well as other areas, one of which was addressing New Energy challenges with the wells and other areas I felt were so important for our neighborhoods. Throughout the budget process, I continue to state that we have to make our neighborhoods better as we looking at downtown South Bend as we are looking at different District; there are certain Districts that we have to address. I would continue to voice that concern throughout the upcoming budget processes to see more in terms of our prime directive towards the neighborhoods. But I wanted to publicly not only thank the Council, but to thank the administration because this is the first budget since I’ve been part of that I can say I see some of our priorities. I can see where the Councilmember’s had clearly articulated the need for curbs and sidewalks. Would I like to have more of course, will I ask for more, you can bet on that. It’s been a long process, the bottom line is that we will never agree on every bill, every item that will come before us. When we reach consensus, that’s well, when we don’t the bottom line is what’s best for our community, what’s best for our citizens and the ability to move forward. And the Councilmember’s that we have before us, they are committed to making sure that South Bend is a better community for all of our citizens. And, so as your Chair of the Committee of the Whole, it’s been a wonderful experience and that is the end of my comments. Councilmember Dieter: I like to move for favorable recommendation. Councilmember Dr. Fred Ferlic: Second Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand: The motion should be for the amended version. Councilmember Schey called for a point of order that she would like to make an amendment. Chairperson White stated that she would like to go to the Council Attorney in regard to making sure that they follow the proper procedures at this time. Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand advised that as long as the Chair recognized both motions they would be appropriate, the motion and the second. Chairperson White stated that she did not recognize because so many people were speaking. Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand advised that Councilmember Schey is order to make an amendment by proper motion. Councilmember Schey made an amendment to maintain the $1.95 million dollars that is earmark for Smart Streets in Fund #227, which will cover the $1.8 million needed for Phase I, but would like to delete the $4.5 million that is earmarked in the Major Moves Fund #412. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion. The motion was defeated by a roll call vote of eight (8) nays and one (1) aye (Councilmember Schey.) Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to accept the Smart Streets budget as proposed. Councilmember Dr. Fred Ferlic seconded the motion. Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand called for a point of order at this time. The amended budget before the City Council approves the funding as proposed by the Administration. So a separate motion would not be necessary, if they are included in Bill 45-13 as amended. Councilmember’s Gavin Ferlic and Dr. Fred Ferlic rescinded their motion. Councilmember Dieter made a motion to delete Trinal, Edit Fund #408, $50,773, on page 151. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion, which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.