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The January 12, 1998 meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee was called to order
by its Chairperson, Council Member John Broden at 5:00 p.m. in the Council informal
meeting room.
Persons in attendance included Council Members: Aranowski, Pfeifer, Kelly, Broden,
Varner, Ujdak, Coleman, Hosinski; Kathy Dempsey, Ann-Carol Simons, Terry Bland,
and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand.
Council Member Broden noted that the purpose of the meeting was to review Substitute
Bill No. 135-97 which would revise licensing provisions for peddlers, canvassers,
precious metal dealers and second hand stores.
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Ann-Carol Simons,Assistant City Attorney then made the presentation. She noted that the
bill in its original draft form was written with the assistance of Thomas Fautz, Assistant
Chief of the Investigative Division of the South Bend Police Department. Having further
discussions with him the Substitute Bill was prepared. The Substitute Bill recommends
that for precious dealers that they hold merchandise for a longer period at a time changing
that period from 14 days to 30 days. The proposed bill also provides new criteria for the
Police Department to make proper determinations for licensing. It would also prohibit the
display on the outside of stores of secondhand merchandise.
Council Member Varner questioned whether the proposed fee amounts were realistic in
light of the time spent by the city to do background checks and related information
gathering. He was concerned that the city was short changing itself in this area. Ms.
Simon stated that the fees suggested were basically a "stab in the dark". Council Member
Varner suggested that we stab a little deeper so that proper amounts are reflected. The
Council Attorney suggested that perhaps all licensing fees could be reviewed so that a new
bill could be prepared and be in effect at the half year point.
Following future discussion, Council Member Aranowski made a motion seconded by
Council Member Varner that Substitute Bill No. 135-97 be recommended favorably to
council. The motion passed.
There being no further business to come before the committee the meeting was adjourned at
5:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
John Broden, Chairperson
Personal and Finance Committee
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