HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-26-15 Personnel and FinancePERSONNEL & FINANCE JANUARY 26.2015 2:30 P.M.
Committee Members Present: Karen White, Valerie Schey (XAB), Derek Dieter, Dr. Fred Ferlic
Other Council Present: Tim Scott, Henry Davis, Dr. David Varner, Gavin Ferlic,
Oliver Davis (EAB)
Others Present: Bob Emery, Erin Blasko, Kathy Cekanski - Farrand
Agenda: Organizational Meeting
Bill 14 -100 Recognize the 2nd Monday of October as Native
Indigenous Peoples Day
Karen White newly appointed chair of the Personnel & Finance Committee called her meeting to order
with all in attendance except Valerie Schey excused for migraines.
Several items were listed on this organizational meeting agenda
First, Karen noted she has received and entered into the record the 2014 Annual Report of Personnel &
Finance Committee which briefly highlights the 2014 activities of the Committee. (Attached)
Karen then provided a new brochure for public distribution describing the duties and responsibilities of
the Personnel & Finance Committee, one of the 11 standing committees of the Council. (Attached)
Shen then asked fellow Councilmembers to give thought to their own goals and objectives for the
Committee and the City for 2015.
Karen said she intended to continue the good practice of quarterly financial reports from the City
Controller first initiated by Valerie Schey.
Turning to her Committee for input she recognized Dr. Ferlic who expressed a need for special scrutiny
in 2015 of the City's CSO plan and contracting of health insurance plans for City employees.
Henry Davis spoke to the need to give special attention to an analysis of the City's assessed value
focusing on its correctness, completeness and its effect on the tax rate. He suggested conservations
with the Council, the County Assessor, Treasurer, and Auditor be initiated.
Tim Scott said added emphasis on the City's financial state of affairs be shared openly and regularly with
the public.
Karen White felt additional information be provided regarding TIF, what it is, how it affects tax rates,
and what TIF dollars can be used for. This would enhance the understanding of TIF for both the Council
and the public. She went on to emphasize the need to solicit comments from the public. This is part of
her continuing effort to promote improved quality of life in neighborhoods.
The next item on the agenda, Bill 14 -100, would recognize the second Monday on October as Indigenous
People's Day also known as Native Americans Day.
In that Henry Davis authored the bill. Karen asked him to make the presentation. Henry said there was
a misconception that this bill would replace or negate Columbus Day traditionally celebrated on the
same day. He said the bill was intended to honor Native Americans. He then read a letter from the
Pokagon Band, the only federally recognized tribe in the area which said that Native Americans
celebrate their heritage each year on September 21. They do not want to supplant Columbus Day.
(Letter attached) With that in the record, Henry asked the bill be continued indefinitely. On motions by
Dr. Ferlic and Derek Dieter affirmed by all, that was done.
Karen White adjourned the meeting at 2:42 P.M.
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2014 Annual Report of the Personnel and Finance Committee
Date: January 25, 2015
To: The South Bend Common Council
The Office of the City Clerk
From: Council Member Valerie Schey
Pursuant to § 2 -10 (i) of the South Bend Municipal Code I am filing this report which briefly
highlights some of last year's activities of the Personnel and Finance Committee.
As each of you will recall, the Personnel and Finance Committee is charged with overseeing
the activities performed by the Department of Administration and Finance and reviewing
all proposed salary budget appropriations and other fiscal matters as well as personnel
policies and all health benefit related matters.
We were fortunate to have Mr. Christopher Huff, our citizen member, who diligently served
on this Committee last year. Likewise, the Council Members who served included myself as
Committee Chairperson, Dr David Varner as Committee Vice Chairperson, Henry Davis Jr.
and Derek D Dieter.
The primary responsibility of the Personnel and Finance Committee last year was to work
together with the Administration to prepare the 2015 City Budget. By hosting a number of
committee meetings, the 2015 Budget was prepared and approved by Council on October
27th.
The Committee also had the opportunity to work in conjunction with the Community
Investment Committee to interview candidates for possible appointments to the
Redevelopment Commission, the Human Rights Commission and the Diversity Utilization
Board.
By working with the City Administration, all of the Committee activities helped to ensure
sound fiscal choices were made on behalf of the City of South Bend. Thank you.
Respectfully submitted,
- Signature on file-
Valerie Schey, Council Member
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