11-14-05 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETINGNOVEMBER 14, 2005 BILL NO. 87-05 FIRST READING ON A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: A PORTION OF KENWOOD AVENUE, LINDEN AVENUE, LAWTON AVENUE AND 4 NEARBY ADJACENT ALLEYS This bill had first reading. Councilmember Varner made a motion to refer this bill to the Area Plan Commission. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 88-05 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS AND DECREASING APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE VARIOUS FUNDS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE YEAR 2005 This bill had first reading. Councilmember Kelly made a motion to refer this bill to the Personnel & Finance Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on November 28, 2005. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 89-05 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND TRANSFERRING MONIES FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE VARIOUS FUNDS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE YEAR 2005 This bill had first reading. Councilmember Kelly made a motion to refer this bill to the Personnel & Finance Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on November 28, 2005. Councilmember Kuspa seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business to come before the Council at this time. NEW BUSINESS th Councilmember Tim Rouse advised that he had attended the 7 Annual African- thth American Male National Conference that was held October 26 through the 28, 2005 at the Hilton Hotel, Indianapolis, Indiana. Councilmember Rouse stated that the African- American Male National Conference is committed to the stability and continuing growth of the African-America family. This national conference will play an integral role in assuring that every African-American male has the opportunity to reclaim his role in strengthening the African-American family and community. This year’s conference will focus on Education vs. Incarceration, issues relating to Black males enrollment in high education versus Department of Corrections incarceration. They explored education and correction statistics, drop out/suspension rates, recidivism and other concerns that affect Black males. Councilmember Rouse stated that the Conference was well attended and very informational. 38