03/26/07 Committee Meeting Minutes

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Health and Public Safety Committee 2007 South Bend Common Council The March 26, 2007 meeting of the Health and Public Safety Committee of the South Bend Common Council was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Karen L. White at 3:50 p.m. in the Council's Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Dieter, Puzzello, Varner, Rouse, Kuspa, White, Kelly, and Kirsits; Building Commissioner Dan Fazo, City Clerk Jahn Voorde, City Controller M. Catherine Fanello, Police Chief Thomas Fautz, Assistant Fire Chief for Services Richard Switalski, Battalion Chief Michael Damiano, Police Division Chief for Community Relations Gary Horvath, Jamie Loa of the South Bend Tribune and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member White Hated that the Committee Members include Council Members Puzzello, Kelly, Dieter and herself. Bill No. 13-07 $10,000 Haz-Mat Proposed Appropriation: Council Member White called for a formal presentation on Bill No. 13-07 which 15 a proposed $10,000 appropriation from Fund # 289, the Haz-Mat Fund, Assistant Fire Chief for Services Richard Switalski made the presentation. Chief Switalski stated that the revenues generated by the South Bend Fire Department Haz- Mat Team when responding outside the city limits are very useful in defraying the costs of operating the team. The fees charged are done pursuant to an ordinance passed by the Council. Chief Switalski then introduced Battalion Chief Mike Damiano who heads up Special Operations to provide additional information. Battalion Chief Damiano noted that the various equipment is necessary for the haz-mat team. The appropriation would also cover equipment repair, A & B suits, radio batteries, lumber for truckltrailer renovations and miscellaneous tools. Following discussion, Council Member Dieter made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kelly that Bill No. 13-07 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Bill No. 14-D7 77 40D River Rescne Pro osed A ro riation: Council Member White called for a formal presentation on Bill No. 14-07 which is a proposed $77,400 appropriation from Fund # 291 River Rescue to train personnel and purchase equipment.