HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-10-12 Council Rules COUNCIL RULES DECEMBER 10, 2012
3:37 P.M.
Committee Member's Present: Derek Dieter, Dr. Fred Ferlic, Karen White
Other Council Present: Tim Scott, Oliver Davis, Gavin Ferlic
Other's Present: Murray Miller, Christa Nayder, Erin Blasko, Glenda Rae
Hernandez, Mark Neal, Mike Schmuhl, Kathy Cekanski-Farrand, Aladean DeRose
This meeting of the Council Rules Committee was called by President Derek Dieter to
report the findings and recommendation of the Council's Special Redistricting
Committee. Noting that, Derek called upon Karen White who along with Council
Attorney Kathy Cekanski-Farrand directed the redistricting effort. Karen first described
the board diversity of the special committee. Every Councilmanic district except the 3rd
was represented. Racial, socio-economic and political diversity interests were all
represented. Karen also thanked the volunteer efforts of Karl King,the primary"number
cruncher"for the group. Karen then asked the Council Attorney to describe the legal
requirements of redistricting. The Attorney outlined the redistricting mandates under
Indiana State Law which guided the special committee's effort. Using 2010 census data
districts were re-aligned to be contiguous and compact having as equal a population
count as possible. Karen said three re-districting options were presented to Council by
the special committee. Public input through press releases, the internet and special public
hearings was solicited. From the process Karen said option#3 was the one most favored.
It met all state criteria and required the least amount of changes of boundaries. President
Dieter said residents moved from one district to another would be sent notice of the
change. On a motion by Karen, seconded by Dr. Ferlic and supported by all, option 3
was recommended to full Council.
There being no further business to come before the Committee at this time, Chairperson
Dieter adjourned the meeting at 3:44 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Derek Dieter, Chairperson
Council Rules Committee