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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
KAREEMAH FOWLER, CITY CLERK
INFORMAL MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 8, 2018 6:08 P.M.
Present: Tim Scott, Regina Williams-Preston, Sharon L. McBride, Jo M. Broden, Jake
Teshka, John Voorde, Gavin Ferlic, Karen White
Absent: Oliver Davis
Agenda: Discussion of Council Agenda
Update and Announcements
One (1) Interview for the South Bend Animal Care & Control Commission
Adjournment
Council President Tim Scott called to order the Informal Meeting of the Common Council at 6:08
p.m. with four (4) items on the agenda. The Council went over the agenda for that night's formal
Council meeting and detailed the recommendations for each bill from the various committees.
Interview for the South Bend Animal Care & Control Commission
Mariah Covey, 1202 East Donald Street, stated,I've lived in South Bend since I was six(6).I went
to Lincoln, Jackson, then Riley. I went to Purdue twice. I work at Kryder's. I was a volunteer vet
for Animal Control,meaning,I do my job for free for the City on time off. Jen Goebel the Director,
as well as someone from the Board, have tried to sucker me into this and so in my application I
didn't say I would accept a permanent position because I am not really sure what I am getting
myself into. I do sit on the Mishawaka Animal Control Board as well. They are also trying to
sucker me into the County one (1) and I do not have the time in my life to do all these things. But
seeing how they are so backlogged, I said I would be willing to try and help them get caught up
and then if it is going well or they need help I would consider a more permanent appointment. So
if you have anyone else dying to do this job, I encourage you to pick them.
Committee Chair Ferlic made a motion to approve Dr. Covey's appointment. Council President
Scott opened the floor to discussion.
Councilmember Jo M. Broden stated, So in terms of what is going ahead, are you aware of their
2019 goals and objectives?
Dr. Covey replied, I know they are trying to make it so that we don't need us to meet on a regular
basis. For Mishawka, we only meet when there is an appeal. When I took that position they told
me they only met twice the year prior.
Councilmember Broden followed up,And there is going to be a re-write of the ordinance. Are you
familiar with that?
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Dr. Covey replied, Vaguely. I have a copy of it.
Councilmember Broden stated, So you are familiar with that. Great, thank you for stepping up in
my opinion. I am the Chair of Health and Public Safety and this is kind Of under my Committee
so I will see you frequently there. Hopefully it won't be as frequently. But thank you.
Councilmember Sharon L. McBride stated,I represent the third(3rd)District, so, I will be meeting
with you.Nice to meet you.
Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight(8)ayes.
With no other business, Council President Scott adjourned the Informal Meeting of the Common
Council at 6:15 p.m.
' -spectfully Submi -d,
Tim Scott, Council President
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