12-14-15 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 14, 2015 John Murphy, City Controller, made the presentation for this bill. He stated this bill is for the enterprise funds, which were talked about in Committee. These include the Morris which is first for audio upgrades. He stated some of the other details are housekeeping measures, transferring funds with interests from one account to another. Mr. Murphy stated that Councilmember Dr. Varner mentioned the large one is part of a larger project which they are doing as a "pay as you go" instead of a larger bond. There were no questions by the Council. There was also no one from the public to speak in support or opposition to the bill. Councilmember Dieter made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill. Councilmember Ferlic second which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Before Councilmember White, Chairperson, dissolved the Committee of the Whole she announced Councilmember Oliver Davis had a procedural question for the City Attorney. Councilmember Oliver Davis asked the Council Attorney regarding the ethics bill they had just talked about, if it is voted down in the next part, how this proceeds since Councilmember Davis Jr. will no longer be on the Council. City Attorney Aladean DeRose responded that the bill would need a new sponsor. Councilmember Oliver Davis asked if it could be reintroduced next month. City Attorney responded that she believed so. Councilmember White asked for an example if I would like to, or any other member would like to, sponsor this bill after working out the questions we have we could carry forward in January. City Attorney responded yes. Councilmember Oliver Davis asked if this process would have to start all over again. It was the opinion of the Council Attorney that since that would be the beginning of a new term the process would have to start all over again. She reported this is different from a bill being tabled. Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. asked the members who are coming back in January if they are simply interested in supporting this bill as long as my name is not on the bill. Councilmember White responded no. Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. asked the Council if they are more interested in changing this after he leaves. He stated the questions they have on the wording could have been made weeks ago when this was filed. He stated that this is insulting and this bill was filed four (4) weeks ago. Councilmember White responded no this is not the issue and not the intent. RISE AND REPORT Councilmember Scott made a motion to rise and report to full Council. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes and one (1) nay (Henry Davis Jr.). REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City building at 8:35 p.m. Council President Scott presided with nine (9) members present BILLS — THIRD READING 10