HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-13-15 Health and Public SafetyHEALTH & PUBLIC SAFETY APRIL 13, 2015 4:00 P.M.
Committee Members Present: Derek Dieter, Dr. Fred Ferlic, Karen White, Valerie Schey
Citizen Members Present: Bob Emery
Other Council Present: Tim Scott, Henry Davis, Dr. David Varner, Oliver Davis
Gavin Ferlic
Others Present: Kathy Cekanski - Farrand
Agenda: Bill 13 -15 Amend Chapter 20 of South Bend Municipal
Code Regarding Mopeds
Derek Dieter, Chair of the Health & Public Safety Committee, opened the meeting with just one bill on
the agenda for consideration.
The bill, 13 -15, would repeal local moped regulations. On July 22, 2013 the Council passed a bill
establishing moped regulations and requisite fines for violations. The bill was supported by SBPD Chief
Ron Teachman and Division Chief Scott Ruszkowski. In the next session of the General Assembly HEA
1343 was passed which established statewide moped regulations. This state law essentially pre - empted
local regulations. Bill 13 -15 removes local regulations and fines from the City statutes.
Councilmember Tim Scott author of the 2013 bill, made the presentation stating he was happy to see
South Bend's initiative adopted statewide.
Valerie Schey moved to send the bill favorably to full Council. Dr. Fred Ferlic seconded and all
supported.
There being no other business Derek Dieter adjourned at 4:03 P.M.
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Dere Dieter, Chairperson
Health & Public Safety Commission