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' -1PERSONNEL AND FINANCE &
HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY APRIL 27, 2009
P & F Committee Members Present: Tom LaFountain, Chairperson; David Varner, Vice-
Chairperson; Karen White; Oliver Davis
HPS Committee Members Present: Karen White, Chairperson; Ann Puzzello;
Henry Davis, Jr.; Marcus Ellison, Citizen Member
Other Council Members Present: Derek Dieter; AI "Buddy" Kirsits
Others Present: Catherine Fanello; Gary Gilot; Mayor Luecke;
Chuck Leone; Jamie Loo; Kathy Cekanski-Farrand;
Carol Davis; Martha Lewis; Kamesha Williams
Agenda: Bill 28-09 - Creating a Police Take Home Vehicle Fund
Tom LaFountain, Chairperson, Personnel & Finance Committee noting a substitute Bill No. 28-09,
was filed accepted a motion to hear the sub from Councilmember Karen White, followed by a
second from Councilmember Puzzello then support from all.
Catherine Fanello, City Controller, made the presentation. She said the request to establish new
Fund #278 was for accounting clarity allowing better tracking of contributions to and withdrawals
from the fund. Currently monthly contributions from police officers participating in the Take Home
Vehicle Liability Program are deposited in the Liability Insurance Fund #226 where they are
mingled with other monies. Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand noted the Council would
control the life of the fund and the money in it. Councilmember Varner asked how much money
was being transferred. Fanello stated the balance was not just over $166,000. On a motion to
recommend favorably and a second in support by Karen White, subsequently supported by all,
the bill went to full Council favorably.
Bill No. 29-09 -User fees for Special Services provided by the South Bend
Police Department
Karen White chairing this portion of the committee hearing head President Dieter recount the
Council's pledge to hold additional meetings to gather better information before establishing fees
asked for disposition.
Councilmember Oliver Davis motioned the bill be set for action on Monday, June 8, 2009.
Councilmember Puzzello seconded the motion which got support from all.
Before adjourning the meeting Chairperson White, Personnel & Finance emphasized the fact that
the Council encourage input from all and said the committee would schedule further review prior
to June Stn
There being no further business to come before the Committee at this time, Chairperson White,
Personnel & Finance Committee, adjourned the meeting at 4:37 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tom LaFountain, Chairperson
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Karen C. White, Chairperson r
Health and Public Safety Committee