04-14-08 Council Rules Committee

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COUNCIL RULES The April 14, 2008 meeting of the Council Rules Committee of the South Bend Common Council was called to order by its Chairperson, Council President Timothy Rouse at 3:35 p.m. in the Council's Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members David Varner, Derek Dieter, Ann Puzzello, Oliver Davis, Karen White, Thomas LaFountain Council President Rouse asked Ann Puzzello to sub for Council Member Kirsits who sponsored the bill but was absent. Puzzello explained the amendments set September 30t" as a deadline for the Council's annual pertormance review of the Council Attorney. The review is to take into account the attorney's annual report due June 30~' measured against duties set forth in the city code. The bill would generally state an intent to retain the attorney through 2011 pending the annual positive reviews. President Rouse then addressed the Council's need to fill appointments on various boards. No recommendations were made for the Animal Control Commission. Having 4 applicants successfully interviewed for two open slots on the Redevelopment Commission, Council President Rouse asked for consensus. Before that ensued, Council Member Varner expressed willingness to serve himself. He felt given the fact that the Redevelopment Commission appropriates over $40 million annually a Council Member should sit on the board. All agreed allowing one open slot to Dave, it was agreed David Varner would fill Ken Peczkowski slot.. Consensus was not achieved on the other. Council President Rouse saw a need for a woman on the board. Council Member White asked if all applicants were interviewed, In that one was not, that being Nancy King, a decision to defer until April 28, 2008 resulted. Consensus for Dennis Andres, Jr., and Randy Kelly to be appointed to the Century Center Board of Managers was readily achieved. Councilmember Derek Dieter volunteered to serve on the Century Century Board of Managers to fill the slot traditionally held by a Councilmember. Todd Zeiger was re- appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission. No applicants applied to the Urban Enterprise Association. A motion by Council Member Dieter, seconded by Council Member Oliver Davis and supported by all ratified the above mentioned appointments, except the remaining Century Center representative also deferred to April 28, 2008. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council President Rouse adjourned the meeting at 3:34 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, ~- ' ~~~ Timothy Rous ,President Council Rules Committee