HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-14-12 Community & Economic Development and Personnel & Finance CommitteesCommunity & Economic Development
Personnel & Finance May 14, 2012
4.54 p.m.
Councilmember's Present:
Tim Scott, Henry Davis, Valerie Schey, Dr. Fred Ferlic, Gavin Ferlic, Dr. David Varner,
Oliver Davis, Karen White, Derek Dieter
Citizen Members:
Tamara McNally, Personnel & Finance
Pat Crowley, Community & Economic Development
Other's Present:
Tony Fitts, Sam Brown, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Kathy Cekanski - Farrand, Murray Miller,
Gary Gilot, Mark Neal
Agenda: Bill No. 12 -41 — MBE/WBE Compliance Officer
This bill, 12 -41, is a major step in the implementation process of the mechanics of the
Council initiated effort to encourage the participation of minority and women owned
businesses in the public contracting arena.
Karen White chaired the joint committee meeting with full attendance, Karen recounted
the background resulting in the passage of the bill, the formation of the 9 member board
and the 12 meetings leading up to today's request for ratification. She then asked the
Board President Tony Fitts to describe the process resulting in their selection of a
Chicago based Trinal Corp. selected to implement the intent of the bill. Karen then asked
Cit Controller Mark Neal to explain the fiduciary relationship between Trinal and the
City. Karen then recognized Henry Davis who expressed support for the bill; but some
dismay at an out of town from being chosen for the implementation plan. Henry also
thought the Board should have it own legal counsel. He also registered a request that
MBW /WBE meeting notices be disseminated by the Clerk's Office like any other public
meeting notice.
Murray Miller expressed concern that the union trades were not represented on the
MBW/WBE BOD.
Finally, Henry Davis motion for a favorable referral. Pat Crowley seconded and all
supported.
There being no further business to come before the committee at this time, Personnel &
Finance, Chairperson Karen White adjourned the meeting at 5:16 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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ren L. White, Chairperson
Personnel & Finance Committee
Henry Davis, Jr., Chairperson
Community & Economic Development Committee