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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 14, 2009 Councilmember Varner advised that with the reduction in property tax dollars available to local governments the City has gotten to far out on a leash on things that can be projected one hundred percent (100%). He stated that the City needs to take care of things they have instead of buying new. He suggested not over extending on things. Councilmember Dieter thanked Mr. Zientara for stepping in asked if the former City Controller Catherine Fanello is still on contractual services for the City. Mayor Luecke stated that her services have not been used in awhile. He advised that she is only paid for hours worked and her contractual services contract expires December 31, 2009. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to these bills, Councilmember Dieter made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning Bill No. 98-09. Councilmember White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember Dieter made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning Bill No. 99-09. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. RISE AND REPORT Councilmember Dieter made a motion to rise and report to the full Council. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. ATTEST: ATTEST: _________________________ _________________________ John Voorde, City Clerk Ann Puzzello, Chairperson Committee of the Whole 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 8:27 p.m. President Derek D. Dieter presided with eight (8) members present. BILLS – THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 9984-09 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1302 HIGH STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 3 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had third reading. Councilmember Varner made a motion to consider the substitute version of this bill. Councilmember Puzzello seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Additionally, Councilmember White made a motion to pass this bill as substituted. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes. 13