04-10-06 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 10, 2006 Ms. Judith Overmyer, Program Organizer and sponsor, thanked the Council for this honor. Ms. Overmyer stated that this team is truly a hard working dedicated group of individuals. She stated that they are excellent role models for all students. She hopes to bring home a victory when the “Legal Eagles” represent the State of Indiana at the National High School Mock Trial Championship in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in May. Councilmembers Puzzello, Kelly and Dieter offered comments and congratulated and wish the team well at the National Competition. Councilmember Kirsits made a motion to adopt this Resolution by acclamation. Councilmember White seconded the motion which carried. RESOLUTION NO. 3574-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SUPPORTING THE OVERALL INTENT OF THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY ORDINANCE WHICH BANS SMOKING IN SPECIFIC PLACES WITH THE COUNCIL ENCOURAGING ALL PERSON TH TO EAT OUT ON MONDAY, APRIL 10 AS A SHOW OF SUPPORT OF SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT IN RESTAURANT THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY Whereas, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes that the St. Joseph County Council passed Bill No. 83-05 on February 14, 2006 by a 7-2 vote, with these regulations becoming effective on April 10, 2006; and Whereas, the Common Council notes in that county ordinance the National Cancer Institute was quoted as having determined that secondhand smoke is responsible for the early deaths of approximately 65,000 Americans each year; that secondhand smoke is particularly hazardous to the elderly, people with cardiovascular disease, impaired respiratory functions., asthmatics and children; and that the U.S. Surgeon General has determined that the separation of smokers and nonsmokers within the same air space may reduce but does not eliminate the exposure of nonsmokers to secondhand smoke; and Whereas, the Council notes that during the two (2) public meetings held by the St. Joseph County Council, with the first public hearing lasting over four (4) hours, there was much public debate with several business owners, and restaurant owners in particular, expressing concern that such a smoking ban would put them out of business; and Whereas, many positive initiatives are being carried out throughout St. Joseph County as a show of support to businesses affected by the St. Joseph County Clean Air Ordinance with one of them being the initiative of the Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka Class 32 Health Project Team supported by Town Air-Freight called “Take your family out to dinner” set for Monday, April 10, 2006”. Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council publicly supports the overall intent of the St. Joseph County Clean Air Ordinance. Section II. As a show of support of cleaner air throughout our community, the South Take your family out to Bend Common Council urges families to participate in the “ dinner initiative on Monday, April 10, 2006 ”; and further encourages everyone to support restaurants operating throughout St. Joseph County thereafter, as we positively move forward in working toward a healthier community for all. 2