01-09-12 Volunteers Needed to Work With New City Council Committees

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South Bend Common Council News Release of January 9, 2012 —page 2 Public Works and Property Vacation Committee: Dr. David Varner, also beginning his 13th year on the Council, will continue to oversee street and alley vacation requests. Capital projects throughout the city will also be ably vetted under his leadership. Residential Neighborhood Committee: Newly elected 1" District Council Member Tim Scott will provide keen insights and networking skills for this committee. Tim's experience in creatively and effectively addressing neighborhood concerns will provide fresh input for positive solutions. Utilities Committee: Tim Scott has also been tapped to head the Utilities Committee. In light of the multi - million dollar expenditures needed to address combined sewers (CSO); Tim's accounting and management skills are a perfect match to track all of the water and sewer enterprise operations. Zoning and Annexation Committee: Returning 6th District Council Member Oliver Davis, who will also serve as Council Vice - President, will take over this committee. Developing fair and realistic annexation policies with the City Administration, will be just one of the many challenges ahead. In my capacity of Council President, I will chair the Council Rules Committee. We will continue to review regulations governing the Council and recommend changes to promote further professionalism, transparency, and accountability to the citizens of South Bend. The Council will need dedicated city residents to work with the Council Members, and the Council Committees. At tonight's 7 p.m. Common Council Meeting, we will formally announce that citizen volunteers may begin to apply for consideration to sit on a Council Committee. Applications may be found on the City's website, in the Office of the City Clerk or from any of the nine (9) Council Members. All applications should be filed no later than noon on Friday, January 20, 2012. They will then be referred to the Council Committee Chairpersons who will make the final selection. 2012 will be a challenging year, but can become a great year with the input, help and ,support of the residents of South Bend! A complete list of all 2012 South Bend Common Council Standing Committees is attached