04/23/07 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 23, 2007 reality so that it will represent another lasting tribute to Chief Taylor's dedication to firefighter training. Section IL The Council believes that Luther J. Taylor truly deserves to call in "10-7" (out of service). A very "Grateful City of South Bend" sincerely wishes him and his wife, Gwen, all the best in the years ahead and know that he will be "10-8" (in service) in activities throughout our great city, while also enjoying his many interests as a machinist, working with antique cars, working with youth; and we especially wish Chief and Mrs. Taylor many, many wonderful visits to Indianapolis to be with their grandchildren and children. Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor. s/Derek D. Dieter, lgt District s/Charlotte D. Pfeifer, 2nd District s/Roland Kelly, 3~d District s/Ann Puzzello, 4~` District s/Dr. David Varner, Sd` District s/Ervin Kuspa, 6d` District s/Timothy A. Rouse, At Large s/Al "Buddy" Kirsits, At Large s/Karen L. White, At Large s/Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney Attest: Adopted this 23~d day of April, 2007 s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor Councilmember Timothy A. Rouse, 605 N. Cherry Tree Lane, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution by first offering his comments and then reading the Resolution in its entirety and presenting it to Fire Chief Luther Taylor. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There was no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution. Chief Taylor thanked the Council for this honor and stated that it has been a privilege to serve as the Fire Chief for the City of South Bend for 21 plus years and more than 34 years of service on the South Bend Fire Department. Chief Taylor stated that it was not his intention to stay this long and commended all his fellow firefighters. He stated that he would very much like to see the continued work towards the construction of the regional training center. Chief Taylor thanked Mayor Roger O. Parent, Mayor Joseph E. Kernan and Mayor Stephen J. Luecke for their confidence in him to remain as Fire Chief over the years. Chief Taylor further noted that he would like to continue to be involved in the Community that has treated him so well. Additionally, Councilmembers, Dieter, Pfeifer, Kelly, Puzzello, Varner, Kuspa and White offered comments and thanked Chief Taylor for his years of service on the South Bend Fire Department. Councilmember Kelly made a motion to adopt this Resolution by acclamation. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried.