02-23-15 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 2015 Councilmember White led the motion to accept substitute version Bill No. 05 -15 as on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made the motion. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of (9) ayes. Councilmember Dieter, Chairperson, Health and Public Safety and Residential Neighborhood Committees reported that these committees met and voted to send this Bill No. 05 -15 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Presenter of Bill No.05 -15, Councilmember Valerie Schey, 227 W Jefferson Blvd. Rm. 441, South Bend, Indiana. Councilmember Schey reads the proposed ordinance in its entirety into the record, she began by acknowledging the Co- sponsor of the bill, Councilmember Oliver Davis. Councilmember Valerie Schey, states that these guidelines were created to accommodate and encourage those individuals that wish to compost, while assuring that it's done properly and doesn't become a neighborhood nuisance. Councilmember Oliver Davis, states that he is glad to be a sponsor of the bill and believes it will add to the quality of life issues. Councilmember Henry Davis, wonderful idea but, who will enforce the ordinance and how. Councilmember Schey stated, Code Enforcement is charged with the enforcing of the ordinance which are complaint driven. The purpose of the bill is to have local enforcement guidelines in place to handle these particular complaints. Councilmember Schey, ask the Council for full support of Bill No. 05 -15 This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this bill. Council Portion: Councilmember Valarie Schey, ask for the Council full support on the bill. Councilmember Dr. David Varner, states that he would support the bill at this time, but if it turns into to an issue that's more than compliant driven, he'd surely like to revisit this bill. Council President Scott, thanked Councilmember Schey for answering his questions earlier in regards to the 5acre lots in the City and how they would be affected. Councilmember Oliver Davis, thank the Council for support on the bill and assured Councilmember Varner that he would be glad to work with him on revisiting the bill if, in fact it's needed. Councilmember Dieter made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. RISE AND REPORT Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to rise and report to fall Council. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. ATTEST: ATTEST: John Voorde, City Clerk Karen L. White, Chairperson Committee of the Whole