HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-28-08 Health and Public Safety CommitteeHEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY
The April 28, 2008 meeting of the Health and Public Safety Committee of the South Bend
Common Council was called to order by its Vice-Chairperson, Councilmember Ann Puzzello at
4:20 p.m. in the Council's Informal Meeting Room.
Persons in attendance included: Council Members David Varner, Timothy Rouse, AI "Buddy"
Kirsits, Tom LaFountain, Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney, Carl Littrell, City
Engineer, Catherine Fanello, City Controller, John Voorde, City Clerk.
Committee Members present: Ann Puzzello, Vice-Chairperson, Derek D. Dieter, Member, Henry
Davis, Member, Donald Brubaker, Citizen Member.
Vice-Chairperson, Ann Puzzello, chaired in Chairperson, Karen L. White's absence: With
unanimous support it was determined that Kathy Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney, and
veteran of police/fire contract negotiations for the past 30 years would serve as the Council's
Chief Negotiator. Catherine Fanello interjected that she had been to several briefings on the
fiscal impact of recently passed tax bill 1001. She noted the Mayor's desire to address the
Council regarding the city's finances prior to negotiations. This presentation would take 1-1 '/2
hours. She also noted the new legislation requires cooperation more than ever among taxing
units in the County.
Councilmember Dieter motioned and Don Brubaker seconded the favorable recommendation of
Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand to serve as Chief Negotiator.
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
Councilmember Henry Davis expressed a concern for better security for residents of LaSalle Park
in his district. He and Councilmember White had met with SBPD Chief Boykins who assured
them of more police presence in the area.
Don Brubaker asked Councilmember Ann Puzzello to read a memo he had prepared regarding
environmental concerns relative to a coal waste dumping site on property owned by Notre Dame.
The memo is attached. Councilmember Ann Puzzello suggested the letter be forwarded to
engineering for review. Carl Littrell, City Engineer, stated the problem, including radon gas, was
to be mitigated by removal of the ash prior to any development.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member White
adjourned the meeting at 4:35 p.m.
Respectfully Su miffed,
An uzzello, Vice- h irperson
Health and Public Safety Committee