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`-~ PERSONNEL 8~ FINANCE October 11.2010
The October 11, 2010 meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee of the South Bend
Common Council was called to order by its Chairperson Council Member Tom LaFountain at 4:45
p.m., in the Informal Meeting Room, 4th Floor County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South
Bend, Indiana
Committee Members Present: Tom LaFountain, David Varner; Oliver Davis
Other Council Present: Henry Davis, Ann Puzzello, Tim Rouse, AI "Buddy" Kirsits
Others Present: Mayor Luecke, Gregg Zientara, John Murphy, Chief Walters,
Jeff Gibney, Dennis Andres, Chuck Leone, Gary Gilot,
Tom Price, Lynn Coleman, Mark Lyons, MaryAnn Myers,
Mikki Dobski, Gary Horvath, Phil St. Clair, Angel Hernandez
Agenda: Bill No. 53-10 -Appropriations 2011
Bill No. 54-10 -Appropriations Enterprise Funds
(See attachment: Mayor's Handout Summary)
These are the budget bills for 2011. Chairperson LaFountain allowed Mayor Luecke to make the
final budget presentation. He reviewed and explained the rationale for the budget changes using
a power-point supplemented with asingle-page handout (attached.)
The first Council question was from Dave Varner who wondered whether the terms of financial
support for the Hall of Fame would change in 2011 given the Hall of Fame's intent to move to
Atlanta. The Mayor said there were no changes negotiated with the NFF as yet.
Councilmember Henry Davis first questioned the advisability of increasing the police OT budget
rather than hiring more officers. He also questioned the fairness in allocating OT dollars. Three
city officials responded. The Mayor said OT vs. New Hires is always a balancing act with a final $
amount estimated after consultation with the chiefs. Gary Horvath, PD financial officer, spoke of
fixed-cost components that need be taken into account. City Attorney Chuck Leone said OT was
made available based upon the PD working agreement.
Councilmember Henry Davis persisted claiming the whole budget process made it difficult for the
Council to gauge departmental success or failure when there were not measurable outcomes to
evaluate. According to Henry only Dennis Andres presented an adequate understandable
budget.
Mayor Luecke pledged to start next year's review process earlier. Parks Director Phil St. Claire
suggested Councilmember's attend Park Board meetings. Jeff Gibney to exception to Henry's
remarks stating his budget was replete with facts including 2010 accomplishments and 2011
goals. Gregg Zientara said he was willing to spend one on one time with Henry to answer an
specific questions noting he had met with Councilmember Ann Puzzello at her request for over 1
'/z hours.
To bring resolutions Councilmember Varner suggested deleting the dollar amount in fund 377 and
moved favorably to do so. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded and all approved.
Councilmember Oliver Davis then moved to send favorably. Councilmember Varner seconded
and all affirmed.
There being no further business to come before the committee at this time, Chairperson
LaFountain adjourned the meeting at 5:27 p.m.
Respectfu ,
Tom LaFountain, Chairperson
Personnel and Finance Committee
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