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evening to make the formal presentation on this resolution. She noted that she called three(3) <br /> executive sessions for discussion of this topic and that the resolution would name the City's <br /> agent and chief negotiator. This is the first step to begin the process of negotiations with the Fire <br /> Department and she anticipates that it will be a positive process. <br /> Council Member Puzzello noted that Kathy Cekanski-Farrand is an experienced labor <br /> negotiator who has a proven track record of getting positive ratifications. <br /> Council Member Al"Buddy"Kirsits noted that he is a member of the South Bend Fire <br /> Department and has been advised by the Council Attorney that he must make this disclosure. <br /> Based on her opinion,he does not have a substantial conflict of interest and will be able to <br /> participate in the discussion on this resolution and may vote on it. <br /> Following discussion,Council Member Kirsits made a motion, seconded by Council <br /> Member Dieter that Bill No. 04-45 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. <br /> Under miscellaneous business,Dr. Varner noted that with good weather there will be <br /> more and more"kids on motorized bikes". He suggested that some public service <br /> announcements be made for safety purposes and requested a copy of the regulations that apply. <br /> Council Member Dieter stated that he would get copies of the regulations to the Council. <br /> Council Member Kirsits suggested that perhaps a letter to Chief Fautz,who had left the <br /> meeting,may also be in order. <br /> There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member <br /> Puzzello adjourned the meeting at 4:02 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Council Member Ann Puzzello, Chairperson <br /> Health and Public Safety Committee <br /> KCF:kmf <br /> Attachments <br /> Health and Public Safety Committee April 26,2006 Page 3 <br />