01-13-14 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 13, 2014 Councilmember Schey, for everyone here, we are never to take these bills personal. We are to make informed decisions, this is a personal bill about spending their life with someone they love. It's from that foundation that I try to make the world a better place. It's not my place or anyone's place to say who you should or should not marry. I am going to support this. Councilmember Davis you cannot put legislation on a man or woman's heart. Mary, you are right history has not been in favor of minorities. I think we have put blinders on, based on our personal beliefs, while I agree with both sides. My vote banning same sex marriage has consequences especially with a political climate, with regards to women and voting rights. So I will support this resolution but we have to know exactly what we are asking for. Councilmember Scott, I want to South Bend to be the place where we want everyone to live. don't see any barriers and we are leaders and need to send a message. I respect the council's input on this. Councilmember Dieter, there has been a lot of people on both sides of the issue. Different states have different laws in legislation. We need to let the citizens decide what is on the ballot. When I look for information, I look for things that are allotted, I don't think we got all the information. Everyone here does not represent the community. There is a state law in 1997, in the book people are still here, not many people have exited. I think it is up to the citizens of Indiana, I will be voting against Mr. Scott. Council President Davis, I was asked in church how do I make this decision with these type of matters, I'm an advocate of separation of church and state, I am a fan of civil unions, leave that up to the church. I respect my colleagues that are in opposition, that's why I asked for a letter, I was concerned or perceived to those that are opposed. I will support this bill. Councilmember Dieter, I move for a negative recommendation on this bill. Motion seconded by Varner which did not carry forward to a no vote by a voice vote of two (2) ayes, and six (6) nays. Councilmember Schey, I move for adoption on bill 14 -07, motion was seconded by Councilmember Gavin Ferlic, which was carried by a roll call vote of six (6) ayes and two (2) nays (Councilmember Varner, and Councilmember Dieter) Councilmember Scott stated next step is the Indiana Journal. BILLS - FIRST READING BILL NO. 01 -14 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHBEND, INDIANA, APPROPRITING THE FIXED SUM OF 150,000.000 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCOME TAX (EDIT_ FUND #408 FOR CAPITAL OBLIGATIONS PURSUANT TO AGREEMENT WITH THE POTAWATOMI ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY This bill had first reading. Councilmember Schey made a motion to refer this to Parks and Recreation Committee. Councilmember Tim Scott seconded the motion, which was carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 02 -14 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE BILL COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TRANSFERRING A NOT -TO EXCEED SUM OF $900,000.000 WITHIN PARKS AND RECREATION GENERAL FUND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, AND APPROPRIATE SAID MONIES TO SATISFY CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS TO THE POTAWATOMI ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY 12