CITY OF SOUTH BEND - COUNCIL MEETING - November 9, 2020 |
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL |
The council meeting was called to order by Mayor Struck at 5:30 pm followed by roll call by Clerk/Treasurer Roberts. Members present: Councilor Kuiken, Councilor Manlow, Councilor Neve, Councilor Davis, Councilor Hall, Police Sergeant Gonzalez, City Supervisor Houk and Clerk/Treasurer Roberts. Police Chief Stigall was absent
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA, CONSENT AGENDA, AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
A motion was made by Councilor Hall to approve the Agenda, Consent Agenda and the minutes of the October 26, 2020 regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilor Neve. Vote: Ayes-5, Noes-0, Absent-0
Vendors - Check #46200 thru Check #46235 - $73,277.81 Including EFT Payments
Payroll - Check #24894 thru Check #24900 - $110,625.75 Including Direct Deposit
3. CORRESPONDENCE |
None
4. ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC |
None
5. PUBLIC HEARING @ 5:33 PM – 2021 FINAL BUDGET |
Mayor Struck opened the public hearing at 5:33 pm. Citizen Craig Spredeman felt that the revenues were overestimated because of the effects COVID-19 is having, that the council should have a discussion regarding police staffing and look at four vs three police officers and he, Mr. Spredeman, would like to see statistics justifying four police officers. There was no addition public comment and the public hearing was closed at 5:35pm.
6. ORDINANCE #1555 – 2021 PROPERTY TAX (SECOND READING) |
Councilor Neve made a motion to accept Ordinance #1555 – 2021 Property Tax as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hall. Vote: Ayes-5, Noes-0, Absent-0
7. ORDINANCE #1556 – 2021 BUDGET (FIRST READING) |
Councilor Neve made a motion to move Ordinance #1556 – 2021 Budget to a second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilor Manlow. Vote: Ayes-5, Noes-0, Absent-0
8. ORDINANCE #1557 – 2020 BUDGET AMENDMENTS (FIRST READING) |
Councilor Neve made a motion to move Ordinance #1557 – 2020 Budget Amendments to a second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kuiken. Vote: Ayes-5, Noes-0, Absent-0
9. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS |
Councilor Hall asked City Supervisor Houk if there was an estimate of the number of derelict buildings/houses in South Bend? City Supervisor Houk advised that he didn’t have a count but he would get one for him. Councilor Hall also commented on the excessive number of derelict vehicles on the “flats” of South Bend.
10. MAYOR’S REPORT |
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS |
12. PUBLIC COMMENT – CURRENT AGENDA ITEMS |
Citizen Craig Spredeman asked if Councilor Hall was impersonating a Police Officer. He was advised that Councilor Hall is the city’s Harbor Master and he doesn’t identify himself as a Police Officer when he oversees the boat launch and the docks. Councilor Hall advised that he does carry picture identification that recognizes him as the city’s Harbor Master.
13. FUTURE AGENDA TOPICS |
None
14. ADJOURNMENT |
The Zoom meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM to meet again on Monday, November 23, 2020 for the next regularly scheduled council meeting via Zoom unless otherwise announced.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND - COUNCIL MEETING - October 26, 2020 |
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL |
The council meeting was called to order by Mayor Struck at 5:30 pm followed by roll call by Clerk/Treasurer Roberts. Members present: Councilor Kuiken, Councilor Manlow, Councilor Neve, Councilor Davis, Councilor Hall, Police Chief Stigall, City Supervisor Houk and Clerk/Treasurer Roberts.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA, CONSENT AGENDA, AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
Prior to the approval of the Agenda Mayor Struck requested an amendment to the Agenda adding Item #7A – Approving the Substantial Completion of the 4th Street Reconstruction Project.
A motion was made by Councilor Neve to approve the Amended Agenda, Consent Agenda and the minutes of the October 12, 2020 regular meeting and the October 14, 2020 Budget Workshop. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hall. Vote: Ayes-5, Noes-0, Absent-0
Vendors - Check #46175 thru Check #46199 - $223,676.736 Including EFT Payments
3. CORRESPONDENCE |
None
4. ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC |
None
5. PUBLIC HEARING @ 5:32 PM – 2021 PROPERTY TAX LEVY |
Mayor Struck opened the public hearing at 5:32 pm. Mayor Struck explained that this is the annual 1% property tax increase that the city is allowed to take each year. Many granting agencies will look to see if a city levy’s their allowed 1% each year and if cities don’t then they will be denied their grant requests. Citizen Craig Spredeman questioned the need for the 1% increase. There was no additional public comment and the public hearing was closed at 5:35 pm.
6. ORDINANCE #1555 – 2021 PROPERTY TAX (FIRST READING) |
Councilor Hall made a motion to move Ordinance #1555 – 2021 Property Tax to a second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilor Neve. Vote: Ayes-5, Noes-0, Absent-0
7. BID ACCEPTANCE – WATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADES |
Mayor Struck presented the bids for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrade and Expansion:
Engineer’s Estimate | $1,802,723.11 | |
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1 | McClure and Sons, Inc. (Mill Creek, WA) | $2,247,345.98 |
2 | Rotschy, Inc. (Vancouver, WA) | $2,330,629.84 |
3 | Pacific Crest Construction, Inc. (Lynnwood, WA) | $2,334,575.11 |
4 | Rognlin’s, Inc. (Aberdeen, WA) | $2,423,217.11 |
5 | Pacific Civil & Infrastructure, Inc. (Sumner, WA) | $2,591,745.01 |
Councilor Manlow made a motion to award the Water Treatment Plant Upgrade and Expansion to low bidder, McClure and Sons, Inc. (Mill Creek, WA). The motion was seconded by Councilor Kuiken. Vote: Ayes-5, Noes-0, Absent-0
7A. APPROVE THE SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION OF THE 4TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT |
Councilor Neve made a motion to accept the 4th Street Reconstruction Project as substantially complete. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kuiken. Vote: Ayes-5, Noes-0, Absent-0
This does not constitute Physical Completion or Completion of the Contract as described in the Contract Provisions.
8. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS |
None
9. MAYOR’S REPORT |
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS |
11. PUBLIC COMMENT – CURRENT AGENDA ITEMS |
None
12. FUTURE AGENDA TOPICS |
None
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION – LABOR NEGOTIATIONS |
Prior to adjourning to Executive Session Mayor Struck advised that there was a possibility that a decision would be made. Mayor Struck called the Executive Session to order at 6:04 PM for 15 minutes for the purpose of labor negotiations. Councilor Kuiken, Councilor Manlow, Councilor Neve, Councilor Davis, Councilor Hall, Police Chief Stigall, City Supervisor Houk and Clerk/Treasurer Roberts were present.
Mayor Struck reconvened the meeting at 6:20 pm.
Councilor Neve made a motion to accept the Teamster Union Local #252 Contract as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kuiken. Vote: Ayes-5, Noes-0, Absent-0
For the purpose of transparency Mayor Struck provided those in attendance the following information about the union contract – It is a three-year contract, in 2021 the employees will receive a 5.0% wage increase and an additional $275.00 per month towards their health insurance. In 2022 the employees will receive a 4.0% wage increase and an additional $50.00 per month towards their health insurance and in 2023 the employees will receive a 3.0% wage increase and an additional $50.00 per month towards their health insurance. The public works employees that are “on call” on the weekends will received $2.50 per hour while “on call” which is the same as the police departments “on call” pay.
Executive sessions are done in accordance with RCW 42.30.080
14. ADJOURNMENT |
The Zoom meeting was adjourned at 6:23 PM to meet again on Monday, November 9, 2020 for the next regularly scheduled council meeting via Zoom unless otherwise announced.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND - COUNCIL MEETING - October 14, 2020 |
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1. CALL TO ORDER |
The budget workshop was called to order by Mayor Struck at 4:00 pm followed by roll call by Clerk/Treasurer Roberts. Members present: Councilor Kuiken Councilor Neve, Councilor Davis, Councilor Hall, City Supervisor Houk, Police Chief Stigall and Clerk/Treasurer Roberts. Councilor Manlow was absent.
2. BUDGET WORKSHOP |
A brief discussion about the 2021 Budget was held and questions were answered as needed.
3. ADJOURNMENT |
The meeting was adjourned at 4:07 pm to meet again at 5:30 PM on Monday, October 26, 2020, for the next regularly scheduled meeting at South Bend City Hall.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND - COUNCIL MEETING - October 12, 2020 |
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL |
The council meeting was called to order by Mayor Struck at 5:30 pm followed by roll call by Clerk/Treasurer Roberts. Members present: Councilor Kuiken (logged on after roll call at 5:34pm), Councilor Manlow, Councilor Neve, Councilor Davis, Councilor Hall, Police Chief Stigall, City Supervisor Houk and Clerk/Treasurer Roberts.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA, CONSENT AGENDA, AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
A motion was made by Councilor Hall to approve the Agenda, Consent Agenda and the minutes of the September 28, 2020 regular meeting and the October 7, 2020 Budget Workshop. The motion was seconded by Councilor Neve. Vote: Ayes-4, Noes-0, Absent-1
Vendors - Check #46139 thru Check #46174 - $137,242.64 Including EFT Payments
Payroll - Check #24887 thru Check #24893 - $111,567.33 Including Direct Deposit
3. CORRESPONDENCE |
None
4. ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC |
Citizen Craig Spredeman advised that there are several dock cleats broken at the boat launch.
5. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS |
6. MAYOR’S REPORT |
7. COUNCIL COMMENTS |
8. PUBLIC COMMENT – CURRENT AGENDA ITEMS |
None
9. FUTURE AGENDA TOPICS |
None
10. ADJOURNMENT |
The Zoom meeting was adjourned at 5:51 PM to meet again on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 for a budget workshop and Monday, October 26, 2020 for the next regularly scheduled council meeting via Zoom unless otherwise announced.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND - COUNCIL MEETING - September 28, 2020 |
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL |
The council meeting was called to order by Mayor Struck at 5:30 pm followed by roll call by Clerk/Treasurer Roberts. Members present: Councilor Kuiken Councilor Manlow, Councilor Neve, Councilor Davis, Councilor Hall, Police Chief Stigall and Clerk/Treasurer Roberts. City Supervisor Houk was absent.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA, CONSENT AGENDA, AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
Prior the motion to approve the agenda Mayor Struck requested to amend the agenda, removing Item #6 – Bid Acceptance – Water Treatment Plant Upgrade & Expansion. It will be ready for the October 12, 2020 council meeting.
A motion was made by Councilor Neve to approve the amended Agenda, Consent Agenda and the minutes of the September 14, 2020 regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hall. Vote: Ayes-5, Noes-0, Absent-0
Vendors - Check #46108 thru Check #46137 - $188,980.58 Including EFT Payments
3. CORRESPONDENCE |
None
4. ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC |
Citizen Craig Spredeman thanked City Supervisor Houk for answering his questions that he sent him via email but Mr. Spredeman still was unclear on some of the issues.
Mr. Spredeman questioned who was responsible for checking and maintaining the dock. Mayor Struck explained that maintenance wasn’t the issue at the docks. The city’s insurance company has authorized Quigg Brothers to survey the damage and it is their belief that it was failure of the pilings.
5. RESOLUTION #2020-03 – DECLARING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND’S DOCK AN EMERGENCY |
Councilor Neve made a motion accepting Resolution #2020-03 – Declaring the City of South Bend’s dock an emergency. The motion was seconded by Councilor Manlow. Vote: Ayes-5, Noes-0, Absent-0
6. BID ACCEPTANCE – WATER TREATMENT PLAN UPGRADE & EXPANSION |
Removed from the agenda per Mayor Struck’s request prior to agenda approval.
7. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS |
8. MAYOR’S REPORT |
9. COUNCIL COMMENTS |
9A. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERTANDING (MOU) – CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND JOINT PACIFIC COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY (JPCHA) |
Councilor Davis asked about a Memorandum of Understanding that was discussed during a recent meeting she attended of the JPCHA. Clerk/Treasurer Roberts explained to the council and staff that she had inadvertently forgot to include the MOU in their council packet. She asked the council if they would be willing to hear the MOU if she read the MOU in full out loud for the record. All of the council was in agreement that they would be willing to hear the agreement.
Clerk/Treasurer Roberts read the MOU in full out loud for the record.
After reading the MOU Mayor Struck explained to the council the intent behind the agreement. The Willapa Landing Apartments located at 506 Willapa Avenue, which is currently privately owned, is in a state of disrepair. The owners are quite elderly and no longer want the building. JPCHA would like to complete a Capital Needs Assessment to determine the condition of the buildings, the cost of immediate renovations and the long-term cost of maintaining the housing in decent, safe and sanitary conditions. JPCHA is asking the City of South Bend to help fund that Capital Needs assessment which would not exceed $9,000.
Councilor Kuiken asked what the benefit this would be to the city if the determination is that it won’t work. Ultimately the owners plan to give the buildings to JPCHA. It is JPCHA’s hope that the buildings are worth saving because it would displace 27 families in an already limited housing market. Clerk/Treasurer Roberts noted that she spoke with the city attorney who also reviewed the MOU and he felt that it was a beneficial use of city funds.
Councilor Hall made a motion to accept the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of South Bend and the Joint Pacific County Housing Authority as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilor Neve. Vote: Ayes-5, Noes-0, Absent-0
10. PUBLIC COMMENT – CURRENT AGENDA ITEMS |
Citizen Craig Spredeman questioned the city’s procedure regarding adding the MOU.
11. FUTURE AGENDA TOPICS |
None
12. ADJOURNMENT |
The Zoom meeting was adjourned at 6:22 PM to meet again on Monday, October 12, 2020 for the next regularly scheduled meeting via Zoom unless otherwise announced.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND - COUNCIL MEETING - October 7, 2020 |
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1. CALL TO ORDER |
The budget workshop was called to order by Mayor Struck at 4:00 pm followed by roll call by Clerk/Treasurer Roberts. Members present: Councilor Kuiken Councilor Manlow, Councilor Davis, Councilor Hall, City Supervisor Houk, Police Chief Stigall and Clerk/Treasurer Roberts. Councilor Neve was absent. (Councilor Kuiken and Police Chief Stigall left early due to a fire call)
All aspects of the projected 2021 budget were reviewed and discussed at length.The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 pm to meet again at 5:30 PM on Monday, October 12, 2020 for the next regularly scheduled meeting at South Bend City Hall.2. BUDGET WORKSHOP |
All aspects of the projected 2021 budget were reviewed and discussed at length.
3. ADJOURNMENT |
The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 pm to meet again at 5:30 PM on Monday, October 12, 2020 for the next regularly scheduled meeting at South Bend City Hall.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND - COUNCIL MEETING - September 14, 2020 |
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL |
The council meeting was called to order by Mayor Struck at 5:30 pm followed by roll call by Clerk/Treasurer Roberts. Members present: Councilor Kuiken Councilor Manlow, Councilor Neve, Councilor Davis, Councilor Hall, Police Chief Stigall, City Supervisor Houk and Clerk/Treasurer Roberts.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA, CONSENT AGENDA, AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
A motion was made by Councilor Neve to approve the Agenda, Consent Agenda and the minutes of the August 24, 2020 regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hall. Vote: Ayes-5, Noes-0, Absent-0
Vendors - Check #46055 thru Check #46107 - $305,254.72 Including EFT Payments
Payroll - Check #24871 thru Check #24886 - $104,121.34 Including Direct Deposit
3. CORRESPONDENCE |
None
4. ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC |
Citizen Claire Wolfe from 721 Pacific spoke regarding the planned water outage in South Bend on September 4, 2020. She was extremely disappointed how the outage notifications was handled and thought that the city did a very poor job handling the situation.
5. CHENEY PARK BALL FIELD – COUNCILOR HALL |
Councilor Hall noted that prior to the current interlocal agreement with the high school the field was mostly used for baseball and soccer. Reserved or scheduled times were in place for games and practices. Sometimes the field was reserved for special times such as during Labor Day. At non scheduled or reserved times the field was available for spontaneous use. Now the field is a baseball field and locked. Spontaneous use is no longer possible. To date there is no signage that indicates that the baseball field is a joint City of South Bend and South Bend School project. There also should be a sign listing the South Bend High School as the contact for scheduling or for reservations. There are two signs now but there is no phone number, times or contact information for after hours. Maybe an email would be helpful. Councilor Hall asked that Mayor Struck share these ideas and concerns with the district and also ask how they are or if they will provide other uses such as soccer.
Councilor Kuiken spoke up and advised that the football field has been used for soccer for quite some time now. South Bend is the only place in the area for the teams to play so it is in use almost seven days a week.
City Supervisor Houk advised that he has already been in contact with the school about signage. He will bring up the suggested additions.
6. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS |
7. MAYOR’S REPORT |
8. COUNCIL COMMENTS |
9. PUBLIC COMMENT – CURRENT AGENDA ITEMS |
None
10. FUTURE AGENDA TOPICS |
None
11. ADJOURNMENT |
The Zoom meeting was adjourned at 5:57 PM to meet again on Monday, September 28, 2020 for the next regularly scheduled meeting via Zoom unless otherwise announced.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND - COUNCIL MEETING - August 24, 2020 |
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL |
The council meeting was called to order by Mayor Struck at 5:30 pm followed by roll call by Clerk/Treasurer Roberts. Members present: Councilor Kuiken (logged in late due to technical issues at home. Came to city hall at 5:45 pm to attend meeting.), Councilor Manlow, Councilor Neve (logged in late due to technical issues), Councilor Davis, Councilor Hall, Police Chief Stigall, City Supervisor Houk and Clerk/Treasurer Roberts.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA, CONSENT AGENDA, AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
A motion was made by Councilor Hall to approve the Agenda, Consent Agenda and the minutes of the August 10, 2020 regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilor Davis. Vote: Ayes-3, Noes-0, Absent-2
Vendors - Check #46024 thru Check #46053 - $83,016.49 Including EFT Payments
Check #46054 VOIDED
3. CORRESPONDENCE |
Dollar General
Mayor Struck explained that she will present a summary of the written and email correspondence submitted to the city. Each councilor received an exact copy of all correspondence received regarding the preliminary short subdivision. The summary includes all names and addresses [if known] of those providing submissions as well as their positions for or against.
Linda Buchanan – 212 S. Jackson, South Bend – Opposed to the Dollar General Craig Spredeman – 222 Pine, South Bend – Opposed to the Dollar General Sarah Murphy – 412 W Cowlitz, South Bend – Opposed to the Dollar General Harvest McCampbell – 331 1st Street, Raymond – Opposed to the Dollar General Rosemarie LeClair – E Robert Bush Drive, South Bend – Opposed to the Dollar General
Additional Correspondence Summary (Received August 24, 2020-after packets were distributed-emailed to the council same day):
Eric Pollard – Centralia, WA – Opposed to the Dollar General Pam Shipp – Raymond – Opposed to the Dollar General Christine Balcom – 315 Willapa Ave, South Bend – Opposed to the Dollar General Sandra Ellwanger Harris – Unknown Address – Opposed to the Dollar General
4. ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC |
Prior to public comment Mayor Struck explained that everyone from the public that wished to speak may do so. She asked that everyone please raise their hand to let staff know that you would like to speak and the Clerk/Treasurer would call upon you in turn as you appear on her screen. Please state your name and address before you begin. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes. You will be given a 30 second warning before your three minutes are up and you are muted.
Citizen Craig Spredeman, 222 Pine Street, felt that all of the correspondence should have been read and the questions that some of the citizens had should have been answered or addressed.
He also had issues with how the planning commission public hearing was held.
4A. REQUEST FOR AGENDA AMENDMENT |
Mayor Struck requested that agenda Item #5 – Preliminary Short Subdivision Approval move to Item #6 and Item #6 – Emergency Executive Order – Extension move to Item #5.
Councilor Neve made a motion to accept this amendment as presented. (Councilor Neve logged in just prior to this motion) The motion was second by Councilor Hall. Vote: Ayes-4, Noes-0, Absent-1
5. EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER - EXTENSION |
Councilor Neve made a motion to accept the Emergency Executive Order Extension as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hall. Vote: Ayes-4, Noes-0, Absent-1
6A. JOHN KLIEM – CREATIVE COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS, INC. |
Mayor Struck introduced Mr. Kliem who spoke regarding the Preliminary Short Subdivision, giving the council and public in attendance an overview of the processes that the planning commission followed for the Preliminary Short Subdivision. Mr. Kliem works with city staff and the planning commission on planning, zoning and comprehensive plan updates.
6. PRELIMINARY SHORT SUBDIVISION APPROVAL |
Councilor Hall made a motion accepting the Preliminary Short Subdivision as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilor Neve.
During discussion Councilor Hall explained that he is part of the Willapa Bay Resistance on Facebook. He was also able to see postings on a private Facebook Page called SB Beige Box Project. He has read the comments – the negative impacts, low wages, ugly building, no dog walking, no people walking, no place for the annual circus, blocking the river view, migratory birds. Many of the public records requests that have been made have been posted to those groups. Several days before the planning commission meeting Councilor Hall noted that city staff had already put in over 100 hours responding to public records requests and the week prior the city supervisor had spent most of that week responding to those requests. There were 155 pages of back and forth emails (part of a public records request) between the city, the Dollar General, the city’s planner and the city’s engineers and he advised he read them all. There has been accusations of state and local laws being violated. These are posted as fact by an apparent lay person and even recently complaints that new public records requests are not being responded to quickly enough. These are opinions not fact! Councilor Hall pointed out that he relies on the state and city staff for his information. He mentioned that there were comments about the Dollar General not fitting into our quaint city. Councilor Hall then noted that there is an abandoned Arco and Shell station, a red tagged building, an empty iron works building, a former bowling alley, there is a beautiful new brewery, derelict boats, a building covered in briars and a derelict boat and several blocks east there is a massive junk yard. Councilor Hall explained that he had read all of the comments and attended the planning commission meeting. If and when the development goes forward it is up to the state to enforce their rules and the city to enforce theirs. Personally, Councilor Hall said he didn’t want a Dollar General to come to town because of the impact it might have on Pioneer and the mini marts, but the question tonight is only about the subdivision of the property that is owner by Harbor Rock. (Note: this is a general synopsis of Councilor Hall’s comments. Not a verbatim account)
Councilor Neve noted that she read her council packet, all 71 pages, and she came to the same conclusion as Councilor Hall. The City of South Bend has some warts. South Bend is made up of its PEOPLE and that is what makes it a great place.
Councilor Davis asked about the contamination which has been alluded to in various posts on Facebook. Mr. Kliem noted that is between the property owner and the state if there is any type of contamination. It has nothing to do with the city. If the Dollar General buys some property and there is contamination then they will deal with it through the state, but again is has nothing to do with the city. Vote: Ayes-4, Noes-0, Absent-0, Abstention-1 (Ayes-Councilor Kuiken, Councilor Neve, Councilor Davis, Councilor Hall. Abstention-Councilor Manlow)
7. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS |
8. MAYOR’S REPORT |
9. COUNCIL COMMENTS |
10. PUBLIC COMMENT – CURRENT AGENDA ITEMS |
Citizen Craig Spredeman doesn’t think that people attend the city council meetings because for the most part things are done right. Yes, the rules are followed but the procedures are flawed.
11. FUTURE AGENDA TOPICS |
Councilor Hall requested that Cheney Park Ball Field be on the September 14, 2020 agenda.
12. ADJOURNMENT |
The Zoom meeting was adjourned at 6:23 PM to meet again on Monday, September 14, 2020 for the next regularly scheduled meeting via Zoom unless otherwise announced.
Date of Open Record Public Hearing and Public Comment: The South Bend Planning Commission will hold an open record public hearing by Zoom Video Communications on the proposed short subdivision beginning at 12:30 PM, August 20, 2020, in the South Bend City Hall.
Any person interested in providing public comment at the public hearing may do so by:
After receiving public testimony, the Planning Commission will consider the proposal and make a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council will consider the Planning Commission recommendation at the next regularly scheduled meeting and decide to approve, approve with modifications, or deny the short subdivision.
The City Council will hear one closed record appeal. Appeals heard before the City Council must be filed within 14 days of the notice of decision.
The full agenda packet can be viewed here.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND - COUNCIL MEETING - August 10, 2020 |
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL |
The council meeting was called to order by Mayor Struck at 5:30 pm followed by roll call by Clerk/Treasurer Roberts. Members present: Councilor Kuiken, Councilor Manlow, Councilor Neve, Councilor Davis, Councilor Hall, Police Chief Stigall and Clerk/Treasurer Roberts. City Supervisor Houk was absent.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA, CONSENT AGENDA, AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
A motion was made by Councilor Hall to approve the Agenda, Consent Agenda and the minutes of the July 27, 2020 regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilor Neve. Vote: Ayes-4, Noes-0, Absent-1
Vendors - Check #45993 thru Check #46023 - $113,857.34 Including EFT Payments
Payroll - Check #24854 thru Check #24870 - $120,813.48 Including Direct Deposit
3. CORRESPONDENCE |
None
4. ORDINANCE #1553 – AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 12.20 OF SBMC – CITY BOAT HAVEN (SECOND READING) |
Councilor Hall made a motion to accept Ordinance #1553 – Amending portions of Chapter 12.20 of SBMC – City Boat Haven as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilor Manlow. Vote: Ayes-5, Noes-0, Absent-0
5. ORDINANCE #1554 – AMENDING AND ADDING TO CHAPTER 9.10 OF SBMC – DISORDERLY CONDUCT – PUBLIC NUISANCES (SECOND READING) |
Councilor Hall made a motion to accept Ordinance #1554 – Amending and adding to portion of Chapter 9.10 of SBMC – Disorderly Conduct-Public Nuisances. The motion was seconded by Councilor Neve. Vote: Ayes-5, Noes-0, Absent-0
6. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT – PROSECUTING ATTORNEY |
Councilor Neve made a motion accepting the Professional Services Contract for the Prosecuting Attorney as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilor Davis.
During discussion Clerk/Treasurer Roberts explained that Will Penoyar had moved into the Municipal Court Judge position which left the prosecutor vacant. After some searching, she found Killian Dunkeson who works for Ingram, Zelasko & Goodwin in Aberdeen willing to take the position, but it did require an increase in the contract dollar amount. Vote: Ayes-5, Noes-0, Absent-0
7. ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC |
Citizen Steve Rogers, 522 W Second Street, thanked Police Chief Stigall and the South Bend Police Department for their excellent service recently when his truck was stolen as well as some items out of his garage. Mr. Rogers was very impressed by the thoroughness of Police Chief Stigall. His truck as well as some of the items stolen from his garage were recovered quickly. There is no doubt that he is the right man for the job!
8. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS |
9. MAYOR’S REPORT |
Mayor Struck advised that the office is still closed and the county still has rising COVID-19 case counts. Even though the front office is closed the public is still being served. If anyone knocks on the door, the door is answered. If anyone needs to come into the office, they follow the appropriate protocol.
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS |
11. PUBLIC COMMENT – CURRENT AGENDA ITEMS |
12. FUTURE AGENDA TOPICS |
Councilor Hall advised that he had no comment and that the Cheney Park Ball Field stay as a future agenda topic.
13. ADJOURNMENT |
The Zoom meeting was adjourned at 5:57 PM to meet again on Monday, August 24, 2020 for the next regularly scheduled meeting via Zoom unless otherwise announced.