HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-22-13 Health & Public SafetyHEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY JULY 22, 2013
4:16 P.M.
Committee Members Present: Karen White, Dr. David Varner (Excused Absence),
Dr. Fred Ferlic, Tim Scott
Other Council Present: Henry Davis, Valerie Schey, Oliver Davis, Derek Dieter,
Gavin Ferlic (4:42 p.m.)
Others Present: Andrea Beachkofsky, Chief Ron Teachman, Matt Harmon,
Patrick Mullin
Agenda: Bill No. 28 -13 — Moped Regulations
Update — South Bend Animal Care & Control Special Committee
With a quorum present absent only vacationing Dr. David Varner, the Health and Public
Safety Committee was called to order by Chairperson Karen White.
Two items were posted on the Agenda, Bill No. 28 -13 proposed moped regulations.
Sponsored by Councilmember's Tim Scott and Karen White, a substitute version adding
Oliver Davis as a co- sponsor was offered. After a motion and second by Tim Scott and
Dr. Fred Ferlic respectively, the substitute version was accepted for consideration.
Councilmember Tim Scott made the formal presentation emphasizing the benefits of
regulating and registering the growing number of mopeds in the City. Registration in
particular would aid in the recovery and return of stolen mopeds. If passed the bill would
take effect October 1, pegging registration fees at $25.00 for year one beginning May 1
with renewal fees to be $15.00.
Police Chief Ron Teachman spoke briefly in support of the measure saying without
registration there was no way of returning a stolen bike to its rightful owner.
In the Council portion Henry Davis wondered if the bill was necessary. Chief Teachman
argued it was indeed necessary. Henry also wondered if the registration fee was
excessive; but advocated no other.
Finally, after Patrick Mullin registered support in the public portion, upon a motion by
Tim Scott, a second from Dr. Fred Ferlic and a supportive vote the bill was sent to full
Council favorably.
The second agenda item was a progress report from Councilmember Valerie Schey, who
leading a special committee was working to revise the Codes Chapter 5 dealing with
Animal Care and Control. The care and welfare of domestic pets being a long -time
passion for Valerie, she formed, a special Council Committee to tackle the considerable
task of revising the animal care ordinance. In her presentation on progress to date Valerie
said the goal was to simplify and make understandable the provisions in the Code. To
that end definitions have been discussed and clarified, limits on the specified number of
pets allowed by one owner and breed specific provisions have been debated. She said the
long; but worthwhile process continues.
There being no further business to come before the committee at this time, Chairperson
White adjourned the meeting at 4:46 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Karen L. White, Chairperson
Health and Public Safety Committee