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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 9, 2008 Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand stated that Section 13-95 of the ordinance states buildings on or administered by the City. She noted that under signage requirements it states all buildings. Ms. Cekanski-Farrand stated that under Section 13-96 states that any person found with a firearm on city premises. She stated that what the Council is looking for is consistency. That if the bill is going to state City owned or City premises, it needs to be consistence, because it is not defined in this ordinance. She reiterated that the Council would like to see the same terminology in those sections. th Mayor Stephen Luecke, 14 Floor County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, Indiana, stated that the Council’s cares and concerns are highly welcomed regarding this ordinance. He stated that the Council can refine it to make it do what it should to protect the employees and citizens of South Bend. He encouraged the Council to send suggestions where this ordinance needs improvement. Mayor Luecke thanked the Council for their support of this bill so that the employees who work in a variety of locations around the City have the opportunity to not be intimidated by individuals carrying guns at those locations. Councilmember Varner made a motion to continue this bill until the June 23, 2008, meeting of the Council. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember White suggested a timeline be established to address the Council’s concerns regarding Bill 26-08. She stated that as Chairperson of the Health and Public Safety Committee she would be willing to schedule a committee meeting. She stated that looking at the Ordinance and the concerns that were expressed during the Committee Meeting this afternoon, but also during the informal meeting that the Council needs to outline those concerns and put them in writing and that they are shared with the Administration, before the June 23, 2008 meeting. Councilmember Dieter stated that all Councilmember’s should put their concerns in writing by Friday, June 13, 2008 and then set a date to meeting with the Administration to address those items. BILL NO. 33-08 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 5 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE FOR PREAPPROVED PAYMENT OF CLAIMS Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to continue this bill until the June 23, 2008 meeting of the Council. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 31-08 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA TO APPROPRIATE $161,945 FROM GENERAL FUND (#101) FOR 2007 ELECTION COSTS Councilmember White made a motion to hear the substitute version of this bill. Councilmember Puzzello seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember LaFountain, Chairperson, Personnel & Finance Committee, reported that this Committee met on this substitute bill this afternoon and voted to send this bill to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. th Catherine Fanello, City Controller, 12 Floor County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. 8