06-08-09 Personnel and Finance Committee

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,~~ ~ '' ~ Personnel and Finance Committee ' 2009 South Bend Common Council The June 8, 2009 meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee of the South Bend Common Council was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Thomas LaFountain at 3:15 p.m. in the Council's Informal Meeting Room Persons in attendance included Council Members Varner, Rouse, White, Henry Davis, Jr., LaFountain, Puzzello, and Dieter; City Controller M. Catherine Fanello, Rita Kopola, Martha Lewis, Winona Hays, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member LaFountain noted that the Committee Members include Council Members White, Varner, Oliver Davis, and himself; and that a quorum was present. Bill No. 39-09 Bill Amending Ordinance No. 9822-08 Addressing the Proposed Adjustment of Wages of the Water Works Shut Off Clerk: Council Member LaFountain called for a presentation on Bill No. 39-09 which is a request to amend Ordinance No. 9822-08 addressing Teamster Employee Wages for 2009-2010. City Controller M. Catherine Fanello made the formal presentation. Ms. Fanello noted that she has checked every single City employee's hourly wages, and as a part of that review she found that one (1) position was listed higher than the amount set forth in the Teamster contract. She noted that one (1) employee was entitled to incentive pay which dates back to 1998 which she termed a "legacy cost". This employee is near retirement and has worked for the City for 29 years. The ordinance would correct the amount for this employee only. In response to a question from Council Member White, Ms. Fanello noted that the ordinance would be retroactive to 01-01-09. There was no one from the public to speak in favor or in opposition to the Bill. Council Member White made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Bill No. 39-09 receive a favorable recommendation. The motion passed. Bill No. 09-46 Request for Approval of a Scrap Metal Operation License: Council Member LaFountain called for a presentation on Bill No. 09-46 which would approve the license application for Indiana Auto Parts located at 3300 S. Main Street. Winona Hays, Ordinance Violations Clerk made the formal presentation. Ms. Hays stated that the renewal of the business license for Indiana Auto Parts doing business at 3300 S. Main Street was referred to the Police Department, the Fire Inspection Bureau, Water