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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 24, 2016 minutes of proceedings and anything that goes on. He stated Clerk Fowler knew well all the responsibilities and the time the position would take so nothing should have come as a surprise. In the profession of clerk, there are education requirements that one (1) can achieve. Clerk Fowler could certainly achieve those but she hasn't had time to do it. Councilmember White stated she appreciates Clerk Fowler coming back with an amended version and at this point and will support her request. Councilmember Tim Scott made a motion to send Substitute Bill 57 -16 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Randy Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of six (6) ayes and three (3) nays (Councilmembers Dr. David Varner, Oliver Davis, and John Voorde). CONTINUED IN COUNCIL PORTION ONLY 44 -16 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017 INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to accept Substitute Bill 44 -16. Councilmember Karen White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Williams- Preston stated she does have some concerns about curbs and sidewalks and the Council asked that the funding be increased but it is just flat in this budget. The constituents are always saying we are constantly putting things in front of the critical needs of the people in this community. Twenty -three percent (23 %) of our curbs and sidewalks are in need of repair, most of those are probably in the 2 °a District. These are trip hazards and with an ageing population they cannot go outside and visit each other. This is a health issue and a quality of life issue. We need to listen to people and what their needs are. She stated she is not seeing that which is giving her some pause. Councilmember Williams- Preston read a letter from a young person who wrote to her about the budget concerning his concerns about the slow death of the black community. Councilmember Williams- Preston continued by stating it is on us to do a better job to engage people within the process at an earlier level. We need to pay attention to the fact that there is a lack of trust and a sense of apathy in our community. Councilmember Tim Scott made a motion to send Bill 44 -16 as amended to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of seven (7) ayes and two (2) nay. (Councilmembers Oliver Davis and Regina Williams- Preston). 45 -16 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE DESIGNATED ENTERPRISE FUNDS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2017 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017 INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS, AND OBLIGATIONS, AND 25