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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 2008 Councilmember Dieter made a motion to adopt this Resolution by acclamation. Councilmember Puzzello seconded the motion which carried. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES UPDATE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Mr. Phil St. Clair, Superintendent, Parks & Recreation, 321 E. Walter St., South Bend, Indiana, gave an update on the South Bend Parks & Recreation Department Division Report for 2008. A copy of that report is on file with the Office of the City Clerk. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:40 p.m. Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Dieter, Chairperson, presiding. Councilmember Dieter explained the procedures to be followed for tonight’s meeting in accordance with Article 1, Section 2-11 of the South Bend Municipal Code. Councilmember Dieter stated that a brochure may be found on the railing in the Council Chambers explaining those procedures. PUBLIC HEARINGS 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 White made a motion to consider the substitute version of this bill as on file with the City Clerk. Council President Rouse seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember LaFountain, Chairperson, Personnel & Finance Committee, reported that this committee held a Public Hearing on this bill this afternoon and voted to send it to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. th Ms. Catherine Fanello, City Controller, 12 Floor County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. Ms. Fanello advised that on May 12, 2008, the Common Council approved and passed an ordinance which authorized the Board of Public Works upon request of the City Controller to make claim payments in advance of Board allowance of such claims pursuant to Indiana Code §36-4-8-14. It authorized this procedure in full conformity with Indiana Statute, and it is now necessary to codify such authority within the South Bend Municipal Code. Ms. Fanello noted that the substitute version of this bill adds the requirement of notice from the Controller to the Common Council of all claims preapproved by the Controller in advance of a Board of Works meeting, with the exception of claims of a payroll nature. 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, Councilmember Varner made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill as substituted. Councilmember LaFoutain seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. 5