10-14-2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes (Signed)

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REGULAR MEETING October 14, 2024 Councilmember Lee held the public hearing, and nobody spoke. Councilmember White motioned to send Bill No. 54-24 to the Full Council with a favorable recommendation, which was seconded by Councilmember Dr. Davis and carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes. Council President Sharon McBride—Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski—Aye Councilmember Canneth Lee—Aye Councilmember Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers—Aye Councilmember Troy Warner—Aye Councilmember Sherry Bolden-Simpson—Aye Councilmember Dr. Oliver Davis—Aye Councilmember Karen L. White—Aye Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan—Aye 55-24 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FIXING MAXIMUM WAGES OF TEAMSTER EMPLOYEES FOR CALENDAR YEARS 2025, 2026, 2027, AND 2028 (SUBSTITUTE) Clerk Tirado read the bill to the Council for its second (2"d)reading. Councilmember Dr. Davis motioned to accept Substitute Bill No. 55-24,seconded by Council Vice President Niezgodski and carried via a vote by voice. After the second (2°d) reading, Councilmember Lee requested the committee report. Council Vice President Niezgodski stated that Substitute Bill No. 55-24 went before the Personnel and Finance Committee and comes with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Lee requested that the petitioner(s) state their name and address and share key points before the council. Kyle Willis, City Controller, located on the 12th floor of the County-City building, announced the successful conclusion of negotiations for a four-year(4) agreement with the Teamsters Union. This agreement includes a three percent (3%) salary increase for each of the next three (3)years, along with a one-time (1) six percent(6%)market rate adjustment for 2025. Additionally, employees who reside within the city will receive a two-thousand-dollar($2,000)residency bonus. Councilmember Lee then opened the public hearing. Jerod Warnock,residing at 2405 East Edison Road, South Bend, IN 46615,shared his appreciation for the City's efforts in facilitating meaningful negotiations that led to this important bill. Councilmember Lee closed the public hearing. Councilmember Warner expressed gratitude to the Teamsters Union for their collaborative spirit during the negotiations. Council Vice President Niezgodski acknowledged the positive dialogue that took place throughout the summer. Councilmember White commended everyone for fostering a cooperative environment. Councilmember Lee extended thanks for the unwavering support from all involved. Councilmember Tomas Morgan motioned to send Substitute Bill No. 55-24 to the Full Council with a favorable recommendation, which was seconded by Councilmember Dr. Davis and carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes. Council President Sharon McBride—Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski—Aye Councilmember Canneth Lee—Aye Councilmember Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers—Aye Councilmember Troy Warner—Aye Councilmember Sherry Bolden-Simpson—Aye Councilmember Dr. Oliver Davis—Aye Councilmember Karen L. White—Aye Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan—Aye 4