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ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING JANUARY 6, 2014
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana met in the
Council Chambers of the County-City Building on Monday January 6, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. The
meeting was called to order by Councilmember Dieter and the Invocation and Pledge to the Flag
were given.
ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS:
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Present: Tim Scott 1 District
rd
Valerie Schey 3 District
th
Dr. Fred Ferlic 4 District
th
David Varner 5 District
th
Oliver J. Davis 6 District
Derek D. Dieter At-Large
Gavin Ferlic At-Large
Karen L. White At-Large
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Absent: Henry Davis, Jr. 2 District
OTHERS PRESENT:
Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand Council Attorney
John Voorde City Clerk
Janice Talboom Deputy
ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT FOR 2014
Councilmember Dr. Fred Ferlic nominated Councilmember Karen White who declined.
Councilmember White nominated Councilmember Oliver J. Davis for the office of President.
Councilmember Varner seconded the motion. The motion carried by a roll call vote of eight (8)
ayes.
ELECTION OF COUNCIL VICE-PRESIDENT FOR 2014
Councilmember Gavin Ferlic nominated Councilmember Fred Ferlic for the office of Vice-
President. Councilmember Scott seconded the motion. The motion was defeated by a roll call
vote of five (5) nays and three (3) ayes (Councilmember’s Scott, Dr. Fred Ferlic and
Councilmember Gavin Ferlic.)
Councilmember Oliver J. Davis nominated Councilmember Derek D. Dieter for the office of
Vice-President. Councilmember Schey seconded the motion. The motion carried by a roll call
vote of six (6) ayes and two (2) nays (Dr. Fred Ferlic and Councilmember Gavin Ferlic.)
ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR 2014
Councilmember Dieter nominated Councilmember Schey for the office of Chairperson,
Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion. The motion
carried by a roll call vote of five (5) ayes and three (3) nays (Councilmember’s Scott, Dr. Fred
Ferlic and Councilmember Gavin Ferlic.)
Councilmember Dr. Fred Ferlic nominated Councilmember Scott for the office of Chairperson
Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic seconded the motion. The motion was
defeated by a roll call vote five (5) nays and three (3) ayes (Councilmembers Scott, Dr. Fred
Ferlic and Councilmember Gavin Ferlic.)
REAPPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL ATTORNEY FOR 2014
Councilmember Derek Dieter made a motion to retain Attorney Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand as
Council Attorney for 2014. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion. The motion
carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes.
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ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING JANUARY 6, 2014
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business to come before the Council at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, he adjourned the meeting at 5:10
p.m.
ATTEST: ATTEST:
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John Voorde, City Clerk Oliver J. Davis, President
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