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weapons when someone is under a protective order for domestic situations. As of now it is at the <br /> discretion of the courts. We have a coalition of people in our community who are supporting this. <br /> Committeemember Karen White asked, Are you planning to have conversations with Mishawaka <br /> Common Council? <br /> Mr. Miller replied, I think that is a reasonable idea to be approached at the right time. Our plan is <br /> to reach out to other cities in Indiana that would like to do a similar resolution. <br /> Councilmember Dr. David Varner stated, The loophole has been out there for years and I think a <br /> lot of people are ok with the idea of correcting that. Having said that, I think we have to be <br /> careful with some of the broad statements we make with regard to statistics without citations. I <br /> would like to see the Whereas clause third from the bottom either restated, rewritten or otherwise <br /> eliminated. I would hope we are on record as being accurate, especially if we are bringing this <br /> resolution to other Councils. Issues like this result in a lot of piling on and I'm sure members <br /> supporting this measure are more in favor of absolute gun control. Tagging on to say something <br /> about Indiana for the sake for doing so isn't right. <br /> James Mueller, Offices on the 14th floor, stated, As Steven mentioned,the Mayor is in support of <br /> these measures and looks forward to signing what we hope to be a unanimous bipartisan <br /> resolution. <br /> Committee Chair Broden opened the floor to members of the public wishing to speak in favor of <br /> or in opposition to the legislation. There were none. <br /> Committee Chair Broden then turned the floor back to the committee for further discussion or <br /> main motion. Committeemember Oliver Davis made a motion to send Bill No. 17-15 to the full <br /> Council with a favorable recommendation. This motion was seconded by Committeemember <br /> John Voorde and carried by a voice vote of four(4) ayes. <br /> With no other business on the agenda, Committee Chair Broden adjourned the Health and Public <br /> Safety Committee meeting at 4:24 p.m. <br /> Respectfully Submitted, <br /> jl�� <br /> J Broden, Committee Chair <br />