04-24-2023 Common Council Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING April 24, 2023 Councilmember Henry Davis Jr., inquired about the MLK Dream Center. Councilmember Canneth Lee stated that they will hear more on May 8th, 2023. He also inquired about the housing and Code Enforcement, as we suffered a loss about the eleven(11)year-old who passed away due to violence. The neighbors in that are says the house in that area has been a target, and there have been multiple shootings at that residence. Vice President Sheila Niezgodski will talk to President Sharon McBride as this is an important issue. Councilmember Lori Hamann mentions how important the Weather Amnesty is with the upcoming weather conditions. She wants to find a way to fund a year-round amnesty program. NEW BUSINESS THE NEXT COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR MAY 8, 2023,AT 3:30 PM WITH THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING IS MAY 8, 2023 AT 7:00 PM PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Sharon Banicki, 3822 Ford Street, South Bend, IN 46619 wanted to discuss her neighborhood problems. The continuous shootings in her area. Her neighborhood is suffering for these crimes. The number of officers needs to increase to aid in protecting her neighborhood. They can't prove who is doing the shooting to the police, but an officer went and talked to every resident to help them feel safe. She also talked about the missing streetlight on Chicago St, her street was overlooked for the additional light, and the officers also noted the dark street. Sue Kesim, 4022 Kennedy Drive, South Bend, IN 46614. She mentioned the police review board, and to look and both sides to fully understand. There is a 6-month waiting list for those who are on drugs, but they need help. There was no further input from the public during privilege of the floor. Joe Bognar, 807 W. Washington Street, South Bend, IN 46601. Thanked Clerk Jones for giving information. 133 Cherry St and numerous other addresses for the urgency of need. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, President Sharon L. McBride adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m.