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Home My WebLink About06-12-2023 South Bend Common Council Agenda & Committee Meeting Notice FINAL OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK DAWN M. JONES, CITY CLERK MEMORANDUM TO: MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL FROM: DAWN M. JONES, CITY CLERK DATE: THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023 SUBJECT: COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE The following Common Council Committee Meetings have been scheduled for Monday, June 12, 2023: Council Chambers 4th Floor County-City Building 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601 The Council Chambers will be Open to the Public or Members of the Public May Attend this Meeting Virtually via Microsoft Teams Meeting app here: https://tinyurl.com/06122023CC. 3:00 P.M. PERSONNEL & FINANCE CHAIRPERSON, NIEZGODSKI 1. Bill No. 23-24 – A Resolution for Professional Sports Convention Development (PSCD) Tax Area Expansion 3:30 P.M. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CHAIRPERSON, TOMAS-MORGAN 1. Bills No. 23-26 – A Resolution Reconfirming the adoption of Declaratory Res.: 520 S. Lafayette Blvd, SB, IN 8 yr. tax abatement 2. Bill No. 23-27– A Resolution Designating: 504 South Lafayette Boulevard, 8 yr. Tax Abatement 3. Bill No. 23-28 – A Resolution Confirming Personal Property: 3201 W. Calvert St. Tax Abatement 4. Bill No. 23-29 – A Resolution Confirming Real Property: 3201 W. Calvert St. Tax Abatement 5. Bill No. 23-30 – A Resolution Confirming a Declaratory Res. Area known as: 521 N. William St., SB 6. Bill No. 23-31 – A Resolution Designating Area: 5448 Dylan Dr., SB., IN, Tax Abatement 7. Bill No. 23-32 – A Resolution Designating Area 516 South Michigan St., SB., Two yr. Vacant Building Tax Abatement 8. Bill No. 23-33 – A Resolution Designating Area 516 South Michigan St., SB., Two yr. Real Property Tax Abatement 4:10 P.M. ZONING & ANNEXATION CHAIRPERSON, HAMANN 1. Bill No. 23-23 – A Zoning Ordinance to Approve a Petition for a Special Exception for Property Located at 3003 Lincolnway West, Councilmanic District 2, South Bend, IN 2. Bill No. 24-23 – A Zoning Ordinance to Approve a Petition for a Special Exception for Property Located at 1127, 1131 and 1135 West Western Ave. Councilmanic District 2, South Bend, IN 3. Bill No. 25-23 – A Zoning Ordinance to Approve a Petition for a Special Exception for Property Located at 1436 Bowman, Councilmanic District 3, South Bend, IN 4. Bill No. 26-23 – A Zoning Ordinance to Approve a Petition for a Special Exception for Property Located at 2402 S. Twyckenham, Councilmanic District 5, South Bend, IN 5. Update – Caleb Bauer, Executive Director of Community Investment – Overview of the Two Low-Income Housing Tax Projects 4:50 P.M. PUBLIC WORKS & PROPERTY VACATIONS CHAIRPERSON, NIEZGODSKI 1. Bill No. 15-23 – An Ordinance to Vacate 1100 Block of Corby Blvd.– 2nd SUBSTITUTE Council President Sharon L. McBride has called an Informal Meeting of the Council which will commence immediately after the adjournment of the Public Works and Property Vacations Committee Meeting. INFORMAL MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL PRESIDENT, SHARON L MCBRIDE 1. Discussion of Council Agenda 2. Update and Announcements 3. Adjournment cc: Mayor James Mueller Committee Meeting List Media NOTICE FOR HEARING AND SIGHT-IMPAIRED PERSONS Auxiliary Aid or Other Services may be Available upon Request at No Charge. Please give Reasonable Advance Request when Possible South Bend Common Council Meeting Agenda Monday, June 12, 2023 7:00 PM The South Bend Common Council meeting will be open to the public at the Council Chambers on the 4th floor of the County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601 or available by way of a virtual meeting using the Microsoft Teams Meeting App. Public access to the meeting can be granted by this Microsoft Teams Link: https://tinyurl.com/06122023SBCC 1. INVOCATION Eld. Darrell Sanders, – Christian Center 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. REPORT FROM SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES 5. SPECIAL BUSINESS Empowerment Zone Update – Dr. Davion Lewis, Empowerment Zone Chief 6. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES 7. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE BILL NO. 15-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: 1100 BLOCK OF CORBY BOULEVARD – 2nd SUBSTITUTE 23-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3003 LINCOLNWAY WEST, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 24-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1127, 1131, and 1135 WEST WESTERN AVENUE, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 25-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1436 BOWMAN. COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 3 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 26-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2402 S TWYCKENHAM DRIVE, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 5 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 8. RISE AND REPORT 9. REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED 10. BILLS ON THIRD READING BILL NO. 15-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCI L OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: 1100 BLOCK OF CORBY BOULEVARD – 2nd SUBSTITUTE 23-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3003 LINCOLNWAY WEST, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 24-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1127, 1131, and 1135 WEST WESTERN AVENUE, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 25-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1436 BOWMAN. COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 3 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 26-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2402 S TWYCKENHAM DRIVE, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 5 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 11. RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 23-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, REINSTATING, REAFFIRMING AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NOS. 2519-97 AND 4917-21 (“ COLLECTIVELY RESOLUTIONS”) TO ADD SITES TO THE ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONAL SPORTS CONVENTION DEVELOPMENT AREA (PSCDA), NAMELY THE NEW CITY HALL PURCHASED FROM THE SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION, THE POLICE STATION, ALL FIRE STATIONS, THE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS BUILDING, THE WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT, AND THE EQUIPMENT SERVICES BUILDING; AND TO EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THE PSCDA FIRST ESTABLISHED AND THEN EXPANDED BY THE RESOLUTIONS; TO MAKE OTHER NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE CHANGES TO THE RESOLUTIONS 23-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, MODIFYING AND RECONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF DECLARATORY RESOLUTION NO. 4921-21 DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 520 SOUTH LAFAYETTE BOULEVARD, SOUTH BEND, IN 46601 AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF AN EIGHT-YEAR (8) MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT 23-27 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 504 SOUTH LAFAYETTE BOULEVARD, SOUTH BEND, IN 46601 AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF AN EIGHT-YEAR (8) REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR REAL AMERICA DEVELOPMENT 23-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3201 W. CALVERT ST., SOUTH BEND, IN 46613 AS AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE- YEAR (5) PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR VERBIO NORTH AMERICA, LLC 23-29 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3201 W. CALVERT STREET, SOUTH BEND, IN 46613 AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF AN EIGHT-YEAR (8) REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR VERBIO NORTH AMERICA LLC. 23-30 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 521 N. WILLIAM STREET, SOUTH BEND, IN 46616 AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FOUR- YEAR (4) REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR DAVID A. NUFER, LLC 23-31 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 5448 DYLAN DRIVE, SOUTH BEND, IN 46628 AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A NINE - YEAR (9) REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR GLC PORTAGE PRAIRIE, LLC 23-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 516 S. MICHIGAN ST., SOUTH BEND, IN 46601 AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A TWO- YEAR (2) VACANT BUILDING TAX ABATEMENT FOR HERSTORIC PROPERTIES LLC 23-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHINTHE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 516 SOUTH MICHIGAN STREET, SOUTH BEND, IN 46601 AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A SIX-YEAR (6) REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR HERSTORIC PROPERTIES, LLC 12. BILLS OF FIRST READING BILL NO. 39-23 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR CERTAIN DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY SERVICES OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR 2023 OF $110,654 FROM THE GENERAL FUND (#101), $1,195,000 FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION FUND (#201), $56,000 FROM THE CENTRAL SERVICES FUND (#222), $3,127,099 FROM THE LOCAL INCOME TAX – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND (#408), $1,000,000 FROM THE PROFESSIONAL SPORTS CONVENTION DEVELOPMENT AREA (#413), $2,322,376 FROM THE 2018 TIF PARK BOND CAPITAL FUND (#452), $1,482,530 FROM THE 2017 PARK BOND CAPITAL FUND (#471), $100,000 FROM THE PARKING GARAGES FUND (#601), $100,000 FROM THE SEWAGE WORKS OPERATIONS FUND (#641), AND $60,000 FROM THE CENTURY CENTER CAPITAL FUND (#671) 40-23 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR BUDGET TRANSFERS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR 2023 41-23 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10894-22, WHICH FIXES MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND NON-BARGAINING EMPLOYEES OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023, TO ESTABLISH ONE NEW FULL-TIME POSITION 42-23 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CREATING THE 2023 TIF BOND SERIES A CAPITAL FUND (#456) 43-23 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADDING CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 10, SECTIONS 14-61 THROUGH AND INCLUDING 14- 63 ADDRESSING EXTERMINATION/PEST CONTROL IN RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14. NEW BUSINESS THE NEXT COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING IS SCHEDULED TENTATIVELY FOR JUNE 26, 2023 @ 3:30 PM WITH THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FOLLOWING @ 7:00 PM 15. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR 16. ADJOURNMENT NOTICE FOR HEARING AND SIGHT-IMPAIRED PERSONS Auxiliary Aid or Other Services may be Available upon Request at No Charge. Please give Reasonable Advance Request when Possible 2023 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev. 04-24-2023) COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities of the Department of Community Investment. This Committee reviews all real and personal tax abatement requests and works closely with the Business Development Team. Rachel Tomas Morgan, Chairperson Eli Wax, Member Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Thomas Kurzhal, Citizen Member Henry Davis, Jr., Member Kaine Kanczuzewski, Citizen Member COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities of the Engagement and Economic Empowerment, Neighborhood Development, and Community Resources Teams within the City’s Department of CI and is charged with facilitating partnerships and ongoing communications with other public and private entities operating within the City. Troy Warner, Chairperson Canneth Lee, Member Lori K. Hamann, Vice-Chairperson Eli Wax, Member Citizen Member COUNCIL RULES COMMITTEE Oversees the regulations governing the overall operation of the Common Council, as well as all matters of public trust. Its duties are set forth in detail in Section 2-10.1 of the South Bend Municipal Code. Sharon L. McBride, Member Eli Wax, Member Sheila Niezgodski, Member HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities performed by the Fire and Police Departments, EMS, Department of Code Enforcement, ordinance violations, and related health and public safety matters. Eli Wax, Chairperson Troy Warner, Member Karen L. White, Vice-Chairperson Canneth Lee, Member Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member Desmont Upchurch, Citizen Member INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE- Innovation Oversees the various activities of the City’s Department of Innovation, which includes the Divisions of Information Technology and 311 so that the City of South Bend remains competitive and on the cutting edge of developments in this area. Reviewing and proposing upgrades to computer systems and web sites, developing availability and access to GIS data and related technologies are just some of its many activities. Rachel Tomas Morgan, Chairperson Canneth Lee, Member Lori K. Hamann, Vice-Chairperson Maria Gibbs, Citizen Member Matthew Coats, Citizen Member PARC COMMITTEE- Venues Parks and Arts (Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Entertainment) Oversees the various activities of the Century Center, College Football Hall of Fame, Four Winds Stadium, Morris Performing Arts Center, Studebaker National Museum, South Bend Regional Museum of Art, Potawatomi Zoo, My SB Trails, DTSB relations, and the many recreational and leisure activities offered by the Department of Venues Parks and Arts. Canneth Lee, Chairperson Henry Davis, Jr., Member Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member Beth Sanford, Citizen Member Citizen Member PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Oversees the activities performed by the Department of Administration and Finance, and reviews all proposed salaries, budgets, appropriations, and other fiscal matters, as well as personnel policies, health benefits and related matters. Sheila Niezgodski, Chairperson Eli Wax, Member Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Canneth Lee, Member Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member PUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY VACATION COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities performed by the Building Department, the Department of Public Works and related public works and property vacation issues. Sheila Niezgodski, Chairperson Lori K. Hamann, Member Karen L. White, Vice-Chairperson Carl Littrell, Citizen Member Jason Piontek, Citizen Member RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities and issues related to neighborhood development and enhancement. Karen L. White, Chairperson Henry Davis, Jr., Member Canneth Lee, Vice-Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member Amika Micou, Citizen Member Lakeyue Williams, Citizen Member UTILITIES COMMITTEE Oversees the activities of all enterprise entities including but not limited to the Bureau of Waterworks, Bureau of Sewers, and all related matters. Henry Davis, Jr., Chairperson Troy Warner, Member Eli Wax, Vice-Chairperson Lori K. Hamann, Member Citizen Member Citizen Member ZONING AND ANNEXATION COMMITTEE Oversees the activities related to the Board of Zoning Appeals, recommendations from the Area Plan Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission, as well as all related matters addressing anne xation and zoning. Lori K. Hamann, Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member Henry Davis, Jr., Vice-Chairperson Karen L. White, Member James Snodgrass, Citizen Member ________________ SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES Reviews the minutes prepared by the Office of the City Clerk of the regular, special, and informal meetings of the Common Council and makes a recommendation on their approval/modification to the Council. Troy Warner, Member Eli Wax, Member 2023 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev.01-09-2023) CANNETH LEE, 1ST District Council Member Chairperson, Committee of the Whole PARC Committee, Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Vice-Chairperson Information & Technology Committee, Member Community Relations Committee, Member Personnel & Finance Committee, Member HENRY DAVIS, JR. 2nd District Council Member Utilities Committee, Chairperson Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member Zoning & Annexation Committee, Vice-Chairperson PARC Committee, Member Community Investment Committee, Member SHARON L. MCBRIDE, 3rd District Council Member President Council Rules Committee, Member TROY WARNER, 4TH District Council Member Community Relations Committee, Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member Personnel & Finance Committee, Vice-Chair Utilities Committee, Member PARC Committee, Vice-Chairperson Sub-Committee on the Minutes, Member ELI WAX, 5TH District Council Member Health & Public Safety Committee, Chairperson Community Relations Committee, Member Utilities Committee, Vice-Chairperson Sub-Committee on Minutes, Member Community Investment, Member Council Rules Committee, Member Personnel & Finance Committee, Member SHEILA NIEZGODSKI, 6TH District Council Member Vice-President Personnel & Finance Committee, Chairperson Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member Public Works & Property Vacation, Chairperson Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member Council Rules Committee, Member RACHEL TOMAS MORGAN, AT LARGE Council Member Information & Technology Committee, Chairperson PARC Committee, Member Community Investment Committee, Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee, Member Health & Public Safety Committee, Member KAREN L. WHITE, AT LARGE Council Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Chairperson Public Works & Property Vacation, Vice Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Vice-Chairperson Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member LORI K. HAMANN, AT LARGE Council Member Zoning & Annexation Committee, Chairperson Public Works & Property Vacation, Member Information & Technology Committee, Vice-Chairperson Utilities Committee, Member Community Relations Committee, Vice- Chairperson