HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-23-08 Personnel & FinancePERSONNEL & FINANCE JUNE 23, 2008
Committee Members Present: Councilmember's David Varner, Vice-Chairperson, Al
"Buddy" Kirsits (late), Oliver Davis (late)
Others Present: Councilmember Ann Puzzello, Mayor Stephen J. Luecke, Catherine
Fanello, Rita Kopala, Pam Meyer, Jeff Gibney, Aladean DeRose, Kathleen Cekanski-
Farrand, John Voorde
Councilmember David Varner, Vice-Chairperson, Personnel & Finance Committee called
the meeting to order at 3:15 p.m., and stated that due to a lack of a quorum this meeting is
being held for information purpose only.
BILL N0.33-08 PRE-APPROVED PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
This bill will be continued until the July 14, 2008 meeting of the Council at the request of
the petitioner.
BILL N0.39-08 ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION
Councilmember Kirsits arrives...
Catherine Fanello made the presentation. This bill is being reviewed for information
purposes only as there is not a quorum to make a recommendation to full Council.
Councilmember Varner chairing, Catherine Fanello offered a brief explanation of the
need to appropriate a total of $720,799 for operating expenses of the city in 2008 not
anticipated in 2007. This dollar figure is less than the $1,000,000 originally requested.
Three funds were to be appropriated, $370,589 from the general fund, $45,000 from the
Park & Recreation General Fund, and $305,190 from Community and Economic
Development. An attachment details these appropriations.
BILL N0.42-08
(Councilmember Oliver Davis arrives to make quorum)
This bill amends the '08 salary ordinance passed in 2007 to accommodate a restructure in
the division of Community Development of the Community & Economic Development
Department.
Jeff Gibney, Director of Community & Economic Development explained the restructure.
He said that to counter 350 realtors who direct buyers to areas other than South Bend due
to the perception of higher crime and bad schools in the city, he saw a need to have
somewhat of a city marketing person onboard to promote urban living. This reduces the
number of employees in the department by .5. Councilmember Puzzello hoped the
person in this new position would partner with the school corporation to highlight its
successes. Councilmember Karen White asked Mr. Gibney for a copy of the results of a
study done last year measuring the effectiveness of the department. Coucilmember
Kirsits made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council with a favorable
recommendation, seconded by Councilmember Oliver Davis.
There being no further business to come before the committee, Councilmember David
Varner, Vice Chairperson, adjourned the meeting at 3:35 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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David Varner, Vice-Chairperson
Personnel & Finance Committee