South Bend Common Council Committees
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2018 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev. 06-14-18)
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities of the Department of Community Investment. This Committee reviews all
real and personal tax abatement requests and works closely with the Business Development Team.
Gavin Ferlic, Chairperson
Oliver J. Davis, Member, Regina Williams-Preston, Vice-Chairperson Sharon L. McBride, Member
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities of the Engagement and Economic Empowerment, Neighborhood
Development, and Community Resources Teams within the City’s Department of CI and is charged with
facilitating partnerships and ongoing communications with other public and private entities operating within
the City.
Regina Williams-Preston, Chairperson
Jake Teshka, Member, Sharon L. McBride, Vice-Chairperson Karen L. White, Member
COUNCIL RULES COMMITTEE
Oversees the regulations governing the overall operation of the Common Council, as well as all matters of
public trust. Its duties are set forth in detail in Section 2-10.1 of the South Bend Municipal Code.
Tim Scott, Member Gavin Ferlic, Member, Jake Teshka, Member Karen L. White, Member
HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities performed by the Fire and Police Departments, EMS, Department of Code
Enforcement, ordinance violations, and related health and public safety matters.
Jo M. Broden, Chairperson
Oliver J. Davis, Member, John Voorde, Vice-Chairperson Karen L. White, Member
INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE- Innovation
Oversees the various activities of the City’s Department of Innovation, which includes the Divisions of
Information Technology and 311 so that the City of South Bend remains competitive and on the cutting edge
of developments in this area. Reviewing and proposing upgrades to computer systems and web sites,
developing availability and access to GIS data and related technologies are just some of its many activities.
Tim Scott, Chairperson
Gavin Ferlic, Member, Jake Teshka, Vice-Chairperson Sharon L. McBride, Member
PARC COMMITTEE- Venues Parks and Arts (Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Entertainment)
Oversees the various activities of the Century Center, College Football Hall of Fame, Four Winds Stadium,
Morris Performing Arts Center, Studebaker National Museum, South Bend Regional Museum of Art,
Potawatomi Zoo, My SB Trails, DTSB relations, and the many recreational and leisure activities offered by
the Department of Venues Parks and Arts.
Sharon L. McBride, Chairperson
Oliver J. Davis, Member, Gavin Ferlic, Vice-Chairperson John Voorde, Member
PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Oversees the activities performed by the Department of Administration and Finance, and reviews all proposed
salaries, budgets, appropriations and other fiscal matters, as well as personnel policies, health benefits and
related matters.
Karen L. White, Chairperson
Regina Williams-Preston, Member, Gavin Ferlic, Vice-Chairperson John Voorde, Member
PUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY VACATION COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities performed by the Building Department, the Department of Public Works and
related public works and property vacation issues.
John Voorde, Chairperson
Jo M. Broden, Member, Sharon L. McBride, Vice-Chairperson Gavin Ferlic, Member
RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities and issues related to neighborhood development and enhancement.
Karen L. White, Chairperson, Regina Williams-Preston, Member, Jo M. Broden, Vice-Chairperson John Voorde, Member
SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
Reviews the minutes prepared by the Office of the City Clerk of the regular, special and informal meetings
of the Common Council and makes a recommendation on their approval/modification to the Council
Tim Scott, Jake Teshka
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Oversees the activities of all enterprise entities including but not limited to the Bureau of Waterworks, Bureau
of Sewers and all related matters.
Jake Teshka, Chairperson
Sharon L. McBride, Member, Oliver J. Davis, Vice-Chairperson Regina Williams-Preston, Member
ZONING AND ANNEXATION COMMITTEE
Oversees the activities related to the Board of Zoning Appeals, recommendations from the Area Plan
Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission, as well as all related matters addressing annexation
and zoning.
Oliver J. Davis, Chairperson
Gavin Ferlic, Member, John Voorde, Vice-Chairperson Jo M. Broden, Member
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities of the Department of Community Investment. This Committee reviews all
real and personal tax abatement requests and works closely with the Business Development Team.
Gavin Ferlic, Chairperson
Oliver J. Davis, Member, Regina Williams-Preston, Vice-Chairperson Sharon L. McBride, Member
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities of the Engagement and Economic Empowerment, Neighborhood
Development, and Community Resources Teams within the City’s Department of CI and is charged with
facilitating partnerships and ongoing communications with other public and private entities operating within
the City.
Regina Williams-Preston, Chairperson
Jake Teshka, Member, Sharon L. McBride, Vice-Chairperson Karen L. White, Member
COUNCIL RULES COMMITTEE
Oversees the regulations governing the overall operation of the Common Council, as well as all matters of
public trust. Its duties are set forth in detail in Section 2-10.1 of the South Bend Municipal Code.
Tim Scott, Member Gavin Ferlic, Member, Jake Teshka, Member Karen L. White, Member
HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities performed by the Fire and Police Departments, EMS, Department of Code
Enforcement, ordinance violations, and related health and public safety matters.
Jo M. Broden, Chairperson
Oliver J. Davis, Member, John Voorde, Vice-Chairperson Karen L. White, Member
INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE- Innovation
Oversees the various activities of the City’s Department of Innovation, which includes the Divisions of
Information Technology and 311 so that the City of South Bend remains competitive and on the cutting edge
of developments in this area. Reviewing and proposing upgrades to computer systems and web sites,
developing availability and access to GIS data and related technologies are just some of its many activities.
Tim Scott, Chairperson
Gavin Ferlic, Member, Jake Teshka, Vice-Chairperson Sharon L. McBride, Member
PARC COMMITTEE- Venues Parks and Arts (Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Entertainment)
Oversees the various activities of the Century Center, College Football Hall of Fame, Four Winds Stadium,
Morris Performing Arts Center, Studebaker National Museum, South Bend Regional Museum of Art,
Potawatomi Zoo, My SB Trails, DTSB relations, and the many recreational and leisure activities offered by
the Department of Venues Parks and Arts.
Sharon L. McBride, Chairperson
Oliver J. Davis, Member, Gavin Ferlic, Vice-Chairperson John Voorde, Member
PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Oversees the activities performed by the Department of Administration and Finance, and reviews all proposed
salaries, budgets, appropriations and other fiscal matters, as well as personnel policies, health benefits and
related matters.
Karen L. White, Chairperson
Regina Williams-Preston, Member, Gavin Ferlic, Vice-Chairperson John Voorde, Member
PUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY VACATION COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities performed by the Building Department, the Department of Public Works and
related public works and property vacation issues.
John Voorde, Chairperson
Jo M. Broden, Member, Sharon L. McBride, Vice-Chairperson Gavin Ferlic, Member
RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities and issues related to neighborhood development and enhancement.
Karen L. White, Chairperson, Regina Williams-Preston, Member, Jo M. Broden, Vice-Chairperson John Voorde, Member
SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
Reviews the minutes prepared by the Office of the City Clerk of the regular, special and informal meetings
of the Common Council and makes a recommendation on their approval/modification to the Council
Tim Scott, Jake Teshka
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Oversees the activities of all enterprise entities including but not limited to the Bureau of Waterworks, Bureau
of Sewers and all related matters.
Jake Teshka, Chairperson
Sharon L. McBride, Member, Oliver J. Davis, Vice-Chairperson Regina Williams-Preston, Member
ZONING AND ANNEXATION COMMITTEE
Oversees the activities related to the Board of Zoning Appeals, recommendations from the Area Plan
Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission, as well as all related matters addressing annexation
and zoning.
Oliver J. Davis, Chairperson
Gavin Ferlic, Member, John Voorde, Vice-Chairperson Jo M. Broden, Member
Council Committees by Councilperson
2018 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev.02-26-18)
TIM SCOTT - 1ST District Council Member
President, Information and Technology, Chairperson Council Rules Committee, Member
Sub-Committee on Minutes, Member
REGINA WILLIAMS-PRESTON - 2nd District Council Member
Community Relations Committee, Chairperson Residential Neighborhood Committee, Member
Community Investment Committee, Vice-Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee, Member
Utilities Committee, Member
SHARON L. MCBRIDE - 3rd District Council Member
PARC Committee, Chairperson Community Investment Committee, Member
Community Relations Committee, Vice Chairperson Information & Technology Committee, Member
Public Works & Property Vacation, Vice Chair Utilities Committee, Member
JO M. BRODEN - 4TH District Council Member
Health and Public Safety Committee, Chairperson Public Works & Property Vacation, Member
Residential Neighborhood Committee, Vice-Chairperson Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member
JAKE TESHKA - 5TH District Council Member
Utilities Committee, Chairperson Council Rules Committee, Member
Information and Technology Committee, Vice-Chairperson Sub-Committee on Minutes, Member
Community Relations Committee
OLIVER J. DAVIS - 6TH District Council Member
Vice President
Zoning & Annexation Committee, Chairperson Community Investment Committee, Member
Utilities Committee, Vice-Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member
PARC Committee, Member
GAVIN FERLIC - AT LARGE Council Member
Chairperson, Committee of the Whole
Community Investment Committee, Chairperson Information & Technology Committee, Member
PARC Committee, Vice-Chairperson Public Works & Property Vacation, Member
Personnel & Finance Committee, Vice-Chairperson Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member
Council Rules Committee, Member
KAREN L. WHITE - AT LARGE Council Member
Residential Neighborhood Committee, Chairperson Community Relations Committee, Member
Personnel & Finance Committee, Chairperson Council Rules Committee, Member
Health & Public Safety Committee, Member
JOHN VOORDE - AT LARGE Council Member
Public Works & Property Vacation, Chairperson Residential Neighborhood Committee, Member
Health and Public Safety, Vice-Chairperson PARC Committee, Member
Zoning & Annexation Committee, Vice-Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee, Member
TIM SCOTT - 1ST District Council Member
President, Information and Technology, Chairperson Council Rules Committee, Member
Sub-Committee on Minutes, Member
REGINA WILLIAMS-PRESTON - 2nd District Council Member
Community Relations Committee, Chairperson Residential Neighborhood Committee, Member
Community Investment Committee, Vice-Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee, Member
Utilities Committee, Member
SHARON L. MCBRIDE - 3rd District Council Member
PARC Committee, Chairperson Community Investment Committee, Member
Community Relations Committee, Vice Chairperson Information & Technology Committee, Member
Public Works & Property Vacation, Vice Chair Utilities Committee, Member
JO M. BRODEN - 4TH District Council Member
Health and Public Safety Committee, Chairperson Public Works & Property Vacation, Member
Residential Neighborhood Committee, Vice-Chairperson Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member
JAKE TESHKA - 5TH District Council Member
Utilities Committee, Chairperson Council Rules Committee, Member
Information and Technology Committee, Vice-Chairperson Sub-Committee on Minutes, Member
Community Relations Committee
OLIVER J. DAVIS - 6TH District Council Member
Vice President
Zoning & Annexation Committee, Chairperson Community Investment Committee, Member
Utilities Committee, Vice-Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member
PARC Committee, Member
GAVIN FERLIC - AT LARGE Council Member
Chairperson, Committee of the Whole
Community Investment Committee, Chairperson Information & Technology Committee, Member
PARC Committee, Vice-Chairperson Public Works & Property Vacation, Member
Personnel & Finance Committee, Vice-Chairperson Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member
Council Rules Committee, Member
KAREN L. WHITE - AT LARGE Council Member
Residential Neighborhood Committee, Chairperson Community Relations Committee, Member
Personnel & Finance Committee, Chairperson Council Rules Committee, Member
Health & Public Safety Committee, Member
JOHN VOORDE - AT LARGE Council Member
Public Works & Property Vacation, Chairperson Residential Neighborhood Committee, Member
Health and Public Safety, Vice-Chairperson PARC Committee, Member
Zoning & Annexation Committee, Vice-Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee, Member
South Bend Common Council Emails
District 1: Tim Scott ~ tscott@southbendin.gov ~ 574-235-5980
District 2: Regina Williams-Preston ~ rpreston@southbendin.gov ~ 574-235-5983
District 3: Sharon McBride ~ smcbride@southbendin.gov ~ 574-235-5981
District 4: Jo Broden ~ jbroden@southbendin.gov ~ 574-235-5978
District 5: Jacob Teshka ~ jteshka@southbendin.gov ~ 574-235-5984
District 6: Oliver J. Davis ~ odavis@southbendin.gov ~ 574-235-5986
At-Large: Gavin Ferlic ~ gferlic@southbendin.gov ~ 574-235-5979
At-Large: John Voorde ~ jvoorde@southbendin.gov ~ 574-235-5982
At-Large: Karen L. White ~ kwhite@southbendin.gov ~ 574-235-5985
Common Council ~ ccouncil@southbendin.gov ~ 574.235.9321
District 2: Regina Williams-Preston ~ rpreston@southbendin.gov ~ 574-235-5983
District 3: Sharon McBride ~ smcbride@southbendin.gov ~ 574-235-5981
District 4: Jo Broden ~ jbroden@southbendin.gov ~ 574-235-5978
District 5: Jacob Teshka ~ jteshka@southbendin.gov ~ 574-235-5984
District 6: Oliver J. Davis ~ odavis@southbendin.gov ~ 574-235-5986
At-Large: Gavin Ferlic ~ gferlic@southbendin.gov ~ 574-235-5979
At-Large: John Voorde ~ jvoorde@southbendin.gov ~ 574-235-5982
At-Large: Karen L. White ~ kwhite@southbendin.gov ~ 574-235-5985
Common Council ~ ccouncil@southbendin.gov ~ 574.235.9321