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HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY
The October 11, 2010 meeting of the Health and Public Safety Committee of the South Bend
Common Council was called to order by its Vice-Chairperson Council Member Ann Puzzello at
4:35 p.m. in the Informal Meeting Room, 4th Floor County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd.,
South Bend, Indiana
Persons in attendance included:
Committee Members: Henry Davis, Tim Rouse, Ann Puzzello,
Citizen Member Valerie Schey
Other Council Members Present: Tom LaFountain, David Varner, AI "Buddy" Kirsits
Others Present: Tom Price, Gary Gilot, James Turnwald, Jeff Gibney, Howard Buchanon,
Dennis Andres, John Murphy, Mayor Stephen Luecke, Gregg Zientara
Agenda: Bill No. 10-54 - St. Joseph County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
In Chairperson White's absence, Vice-Chairperson Councilmember Ann Puzzello conducted the
hearing. Councilmember Puzzello noted a quorum present before introducing Gary Gilot,
Director of Public Works and James Turnwald from MACOG. Gary explained the City needed a
disaster mitigation plan approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to be eligible
for future mitigation projects through (FEMA.) The plan itself was a collaborative effort of all local
units of government in St. Joseph County. Seen as a necessary, albeit perfunctory step the bill is
sent to full Council favorably on a motion by Tim Rouse, a second by Citizen Member Valerie
Schey and support from all.
Miscellaneous matters: Councilmember Henry Davis raised a possible quality of life issue
regarding train whistles in residential areas at night. Gary Gilot promised to look into the probity
of sound barriers. Councilmember Henry Davis also registered a complaint from a North Johnson
resident who complained of a raised sidewalk hazard due to tree roots. Gary said if he was
provided an address he would look into the problem.
There being no further business to come before the Committee at this time, Vice-Chairperson
Ann Puzzello adjourned the meeting at 4:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ann Puzzello, Vice-Chairperson
Health and Public Safety Committee