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Decemt~er 11, 2006 Personnel and Finance Committee Meeting Minutes Page 2 Council Member Dieter stated that he appreciated the information shared at the Committee meetings and for the opportunity to meet with Mr. Hatchel. He noted that good discussion has taken place and that "he had changed his mind on the Hall". He noted that he believes that "we should support it and keep it here". Dr. Varner thanked Mr. Hatchel for meeting with him, noting that he has thought for years that there is potential for the Hal[ to be successful. He stated that for the past ten (10) years the City of South Bend "has been enormously supportive of the Hall"; however he believes that an endowment must be created. If attendance gets higher, many of the ongoing problems will go away, however at the time he cannot support Bill No. 65-06. He hoped that Mr. Hatchel would pass on the concerns raised and that future meetings with him and the NFF officials would take palce. Council Member Pfeifer stated that the "process has been fruitful, noting that Dr. Varner's comments have helped people get items on the table". She stated that she believes that the Council "wants it here and wants it to be successful". Council Member White then made a motion, seconded by Counci[ Member Kuspa that BIII No. 65-06 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed 3-1 with Dr. Varner being in the minority. Bill No. 85-D6 4#" Sul,stitute Bill to Transer Monies from Various Accounts Council Member Pfeifer called fior a forma[ presentation on the 4~" substitute version of Bill No. 85-06 {copies of all versions attached). City Controller M. Catherine Fanello made the presentation. She noted that annually at the end of the year the Administration files an ordinance which would appropriate and transfer monies to cover any shortfalls in major categories within the various City's funds. Major categories include personnel, supplies, services and other uses. The last version updates the Park Fund addressing golf, with ail updates now being balanced within the funds. 1n response to a question from Council Member Dieter, Ms. Fanello noted that the monies in the Police Department are those needed to cover PERF expenses. In response to a questions from Council Members White and Dieter, Ms. Fanello stated that Fund # 670 addressing the Century Center addresses contractual services to cover utility shortages. She added that the security account was over budget by $23,000 and that new RFP are being asked in this area, with the current contract not being renewed. Council Member White made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that the 4t" version of Bill Nn. 85-06 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.