HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-12-08 Personnel and Finance CommitteePERSONNEL AND FINANCE
The May 12, 2008 meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee of the South Bend Common
Council was called to order by its Chairperson, Councilmember Tom LaFountain at 4:48 p.m. in
the Council's Informal Meeting Room.
Committee Members present, Tom LaFountain, Chairperson; Oliver Davis; David Varner; AI
"Buddy" Kirsits
Persons in attendance included Council Members Derek Dieter, Ann Puzzello, Karen White, and
Tim Rouse
Others: Catherine Fanello, Gary Gilot, Jamie Loo, Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney;
John Voorde, City Clerk
BILL NO.22-08 -AUTHORIZES PRE-APPROVEMENT OF CLAIMS
Tom LaFountain began by introducing City Controller Catherine Fanello. She explained that
because the city code does not include any provision for payment of certain types of claims prior
to BPW approval such as payroll, insurance, utilities and bond payments, this bill was needed to
bring the city into compliance with state law requirements. Current practice is for claims to be
paid with the Board of Public Works subsequent approval. Fanello emphasized the need for
flexibility. Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand indicated the need for this process to be codified. Fanello
agreed. Councilmember Varner asked for the criteria.the Board of Public Works uses to approve
claims. Gilot said he would honor the request. Varner motioned and Kirsits seconded a
favorable recommendation to Council.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, Councilmember Tom LaFountain
adjourned the meeting at 5:04 p.m.
Respectfully
Tom L~Fountain, Chairperson
Personnel and Finance Committee