03-14-2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes (Signed)

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REGULAR MEETING March 14.2022 APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL. FUNDS FOR CEIU'AIN DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY SERVICES OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR 2022 OF $183,000 FROM THE: LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTINUING EDUCATION FUND (#220), $7,800,000 FROM THE. LOCAL. INCOME TAX - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND (#408), $180,000 FROM THE SEWAGE, WORKS OPERATING FUND (#641), AND $347,697 FROM THE EQUIPMENTNEHICLE LEASING FUND (#750) Councilmember Canneth Lee stated that Bill No. 08-22 came with a favorable recommendation with a seven (7) to one (1) vote. Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan made a motion to call for passage of Bill No. 08-22. Councilmember Canneth Lee seconded the motion, which carried by a voice vote of seven (7) ayes. Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. against. Vice President Sheila Niezgodski stated that Bill No. 08-22 has passed. RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 22-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ESTABLISHING A PROCESS FOR SELECTION OF COMMUNITY POLICE, REVIEW BOARD OFFICE DIRECTOR & A PROCESS FOR APPOINTMENT OF THE INITIAL REVIEW BOARD MEMBERS (SUBSTITUTE) Councilmember Karen L. White made a motion to accept the Substitute version of Bill No. 22- 13. Councilmember Canneth Lee seconded the motion, which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember Troy Warner stated that Substitute Bill No. 22-13 was previously heard by the Community Relations Committee and comes forth with a favorable recommendation. President Sharon L. McBride and Councilmember Troy Warner presented Substitute Bill No. 22- 13. Councilmember Canneth Lee stated that he knows no sworn officers can serve as directors. He asked if that included retired officers. Attorney Bob Palmer responded that it does not apply to retired officers. Reverend Henry L. Davis Sr., 215 N Sheridan Street, South Bend, Indiana, asked if this has been passed as a law. Attorney Bob Palmer responded that an ordinance established the CPRB, but this resolution spells out the process by which the Director and Board members are appointed. Reverend Henry L. Davis stated that the ordinance states no past or present officers can serve. Joshua Reynolds was a past officer when he was appointed as Director before he was made to resign. Council is not moving forward with the blessing of the community, and he does not trust them with the process. Vice President Sheila Niezgodski stated that personal attacks on Councilmembers are not allowed within public comments.