12-12-05 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 12, 2005 Mr. Gary Gilot, Director, Public Works, advised that he was not aware of this information. He stated that he will need to look into the information that was presented tonight. Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to continue this bill until the January 9, 2005 meeting of the Council. Councilmember Pfeifer seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NO. 90-OS PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, MAKING TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS WHICH CLARIFY VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 9621-OS ADDRESSING THE ANNUAL PAY AND MONETARY FRINGE BENEFITS OF POLICE OFFICERS OF THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR CALENDAR YEARS 2006, 2007 AND 2008 Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to hear the substitute version of this bill. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember White, Chairperson, Zoning & Annexation Committee, reported that this committee held a meeting this afternoon and it was the consensus of the committee to send this substitute bill to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Dieter disclosed that he his a member of the South Bend Police Department and the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge No. 36, and that after discussion with the Council Attorney it has been determined that there is no conflict of interest in this matter. Mr. Charles Leone, City Attorney, 14~` Floor County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. Mr. Leone advised that this substitute ordinance would make technical amendments to Ordinance No. 9621-OS which was passed by the South Bend Common Council on September 19, 2005. The ordinance clarifies the shift premium pays which are set forth in Section III, (e); Special duty pay by clarifying Uniform Supervisor Pro-Pay in Section III, (g); Redefining the officers entitled to Investigative Corporal Pro-Pay in Section III, (i); and adding a new (p) to replace the current Sick Leave Buy Back Program with a Sick Leave Incentive Program in the event that the Working Agreement between the City and FOP Lodge No. 36 is ratified. Mr. Leone stated that all other provisions of Ordinance 9621-OS remain unchanged. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this bill, Councilmember Puzzello made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill as substituted. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NO. 47-OS PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE ARTICLE 2, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, TO ALLOW TEMPORARY SALES OFFICES FOR