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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024 Common Council Standing Committees 2024 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev. 07-22-2024) 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. Troy Warner, Chairperson Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Member Rachel Tomas Morgan, Vice-Chairperson Kaine Kanczuzewski, Citizen Member Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers., Member Thomas Gryp, 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. Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member Canneth Lee, Vice-Chairperson Sherry Bolden-Simpson, 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 Troy Warner, 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. Rachel Tomas Morgan, Chairperson Troy Warner, Member Dr. Oliver Davis, Vice-Chairperson Savino Rivera, Citizen Member Karen L. White, Member Frank Spesia, 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 Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Vice-Chairperson Maria Gibbs, Citizen Member Kate Berlent, 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 Dr. Oliver Davis, Member Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Rachel Tomas Morgan, 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 Karen L. White, Member Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Canneth Lee, Member Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member Angela Smith, Citizen Member Ross Deal, Citizen 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 Dr. Oliver Davis, Member Karen L. White, Vice-Chairperson Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Member Jason Piontek, Citizen Member Carl Littrell, Citizen Member RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities and issues related to neighborhood development and enhancement. Karen L. White, Chairperson Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Member Canneth Lee, Vice-Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member Amika Micou, Citizen Member 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. Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Chairperson Troy Warner, Member Dr. Oliver Davis, Vice-Chairperson Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Member Joseph Mayer, Citizen Member Dr. Janet J. Evelyn, 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 annexation and zoning. Dr. Oliver Davis, Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Vice-Chairperson Karen L. White, Member Stacey Odom, Citizen Member Jorden Giger, 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 Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Member 2024 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev.03-21-2024) CANNETH LEE, 1ST District Council Member Chairperson, Committee of the Whole PARC Committee, Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee, Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Vice-Chairperson Information & Technology Committee, Member Community Relations Committee, Vice-Chairperson OPHELIA GOODEN-RODGERS, 2nd District Council Member Community Relations Committee, Chairperson Utilities Committee, Member Zoning & Annexation Committee, Vice-Chairperson Residential Neighborhoods 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 Investment Committee, Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member Personnel & Finance Committee, Vice-Chairperson Utilities Committee, Member PARC Committee, Vice-Chairperson Sub-Committee on the Minutes, Member Council Rules Committee, Member SHERRY BOLDEN-SIMPSON, 5TH District Council Member Utilities Committee, Chairperson Community Relations Committee, Member Information & Technology, Vice-Chairperson Community Investment Committee, Member Public Works & Property Vacation Committee, Member Sub-Committee on Minutes, 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 Community Relations Committee, Member DR. OLIVER DAVIS, AT LARGE Council Member Zoning & Annexation Committee, Chairperson Public Works & Property Vacation, Member Utilities Committee, Vice-Chairperson PARC Committee, Member Health and Public Safety Committee, Vice-Chairperson RACHEL TOMAS MORGAN, AT LARGE Council Member Information & Technology Committee, Chairperson PARC Committee, Member Health & Public Safety Committee, Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee, Member Committee Investment Committee, Vice-Chairperson KAREN L. WHITE, AT LARGE Council Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member Public Works & Property Vacation, Vice-Chairperson Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member Personnel and Finance Committee, Member