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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
KAREEMAH FOWLER, CITY CLERK
INFORMAL MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL MARCH 25, 2019 4:56 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
Boards and Commissions Interviews
Adjournment
Council President Tim Scott called to order the Informal Meeting of the Common Council at 4:56
p.m. with four(4) items on the agenda.
Genevieve Miller, Deputy Chief of Staff for the Mayor of the City of South Bend with offices
located on the 14th floor of the County-City Building, stated, Today is the first (1st) day for me
being Deputy Chief of Staff to the Mayor, replacing Suzanna. So, I've had the privilege working
closely with her and preparing to step into this role.Previously, I was working as a business analyst
to the City. So, today is my first(1St)day and I am really just honored and excited in stepping into
this role. I am looking forward to working closely with each of you. I will reach out to sit down
with each of you to talk a little bit. I'm very excited.
The Council went over the agenda for that night's formal Council meeting and detailed the
recommendations for each bill from the various committees.
The Council then conducted interviews for various Board and Commission Common Council
appointments (full interviews are available in video format in the City Clerk's Office). The
Council's vote for each appointment follows (* - denotes appointment):
Animal Care and Control(1 vote per Council Member)
*Barbara Leavell—8 votes
Councilmember John Voorde made a motion to delay voting on the remaining appointments until
April 8th, 2019. Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston seconded this motion which failed to
acquire a majority.
Redevelopment Commission (2 votes per Council Member)
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*Gavin Ferlic—8 votes
Dr. David Varner—2 votes
Paul Tipps—3 votes
*Todd Monk—4 votes
TRANSPO Board (1 vote per Council Member)
*Paul Tipps—6 votes
MBE/WBE (2 votes per Council Member)
*Takesha McClane—8 votes
*Bilijah Williams—7 votes
With no other business, Council President Scott adjourned the Informal Meeting of the Common
Council at 6:29 p.m.
Respectfull Submittec,
Tim Scott, Council President
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