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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 BILL NO. 59-08 FIRST READING ON A BILL APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2009, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT This bill had first reading. Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to refer this bill to the Personnel and Finance Committee and set it for Public Hearing on September 22, 2008 and Third Reading in the Council Portion Only on October 27, 2008. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NO. 60-08 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE DESIGNATED ENTERPRISE FUNDS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2009 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT This bill had first reading. Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to refer this bill to the Personnel and Finance Committee and set it for Public Hearing on September 22, 2008 and Third Reading in the Council Portion Only on October 27, 2008. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business to come before the Council at this time. NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Henry Davis stated that the reason he was late tonight was because he was attending the LaSalle Square Steering Committee and reported that they will be making a presentation to the Redevelopment Commission at their next meeting. Council President Tim Rouse announced that he is the Council representative for the Waste Management Board. He stated that at their last meeting they are currently updating contracts and bids for new recycling containers. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR COMMENTS REGARDING SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS Ms. Sandy Dreibelbeis, 203 E. Eckman, South Bend, Indiana, stated that she would like to see funds appropriated to keep the school crossing guards. Ms. Dreibelbeis advised that she had not received a response to her questions from the last Council Meeting. th Stephen Luecke, Mayor, 14 Floor County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., responded that on September 3, 2008 he sent a letter to Ms. Dreibelbeis and apologized that she did not receive the letter. Mayor Luecke stated that to answer the first question: 17