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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 Mayor Luecke stated that those are great topics and need to be discussed at a greater length and requested further discussion at a later date. Council President Dieter thanked the Council for working together with the City Administration and the St. Joseph County Council to pass the Local Option Income Tax Legislation. He stated that he was very disappointed in the Mishawaka City Council not stepping up to the plate and cooperating in these very difficult financial times. Councilmember Rouse asked Gary Gilot, Director, Public Works if there has been a downturn of staff in the Engineering Department. Mr. Gilot stated that they have restructured the Engineering Department and that they have looked at other revenue sources to pay for employees in that department. He reiterated that there have been no reductions in staff in the Engineering Department. Councilmember Henry Davis asked Mr. Gilot what is involved when the City puts in a new street. He questioned if the job has to be changed or there is a problem what is the percentage on that change. Mr. Gilot stated that some jobs are unusual conditions, such as when the infrastructure needs more than originally assessed. He stated that it is usually more human error such as in measuring or when they need to bring in more fill for the base. He stated that the change order experience is roughly 3% deductive. There being no one else present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor or in opposition to these bills, Councilmember Varner made a motion to continue Bill No. 60- 09 to the September 28, 2009 meeting of the Council in the Council Portion Only and refer back to the Personnel & Finance Committee. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Dieter made a motion to continue Bill No. 61-09 to the September 28, 2009 meeting of the Council in the Council Portion Only and refer back to the Personnel & Finance Committee. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Dieter made a motion to continue Bill No. 62-09 to the September 28, 2009 meeting of the Council in the Council Portion Only and refer back to the Personnel & Finance Committee. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. RISE AND REPORT Councilmember Varner made a motion to rise and report to the full Council. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. ATTEST: ATTEST: _________________________ _________________________ John Voorde, City Clerk Ann Puzzello, Chairperson Committee of the Whole 10