01-24-05 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 24,2005 s/Derek D. Dieter, First District s/David Varner, Fifth District s/Charlotte D. Pfeifer, Second District s/Ervin Kuspa, Sixth District s/Roland Kelly, Third District s/Timothy A. Rouse, At-Large s/Ann Puzzello, Fourth District s/Al “Buddy” Kirsits, At-Large s/Karen L. White, At-Large s/Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand ATTEST: s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor Councilmember Roland Kelly, 1325 E. Wayne Street, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution by reading it in its entirety, offering his comments and presenting it to Councilmember White. 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. Council Member Kelly made a motion to adopt this Resolution by acclamation. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried. Councilmember White thanked the Council and stated that it was an honor and privilege to serve with them. She further stated that she believes that the goals of the Council are to enhance communication and maintain integrity. RESOLUTION NO. 3416-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING SEAN COLEMAN FOR HIS SEVENTEEN YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS A COMMON COUNCIL MEMBER WHEREAS, The City of South Bend by its Common Council is proud to honor At Large Council Member Sean Coleman for his seventeen years of outstanding representation of the citizens of South Bend; and WHEREAS, Council Member Coleman has demonstrated vision, leadership, determination and commitment to South Bend’s growth and development as proponent of numerous building and enhancement projects of the City including the Studebaker Corridor Bond Drive; Wastewater Treatment and Water Works facilities improvements; the enactment of EDIT and COIT for revenue enhancement; authorship of the residential tax abatement ordinance; the new municipal services facility, the new Fire Department headquarters; the renovated and expanded Police Department headquarters; the new Park Department headquarters and maintenance facility; the new Studebaker Museum; the Blackthorn Office and Industrial Park; the Erskine Village project; the Morris Performing Arts Center renovation; the Belleville Softball Complex; the O’Brien Skate Park; the College Football Hall of Fame; and the Century Center renovation; and WHEREAS, the Common Council and the citizens of South Bend recognize that Council Member Coleman has exercised prominent leadership on the Common Council characterized by wisdom, insight, good humor, and a tireless devotion to the City of South Bend and its citizens as Past Council President and Vice-President; Past Committee Chair of the Committee of the Whole, and of the Personnel and Finance Committee, of the Community and Economic Development Committee, and of the Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture Committee; and WHEREAS, positions of leadership have been undertaken by Council Member Coleman on numerous City Boards and Commissions, always with commitment, energy and positive outlook, including his chairing of the St. Joseph County Salmon Run Committee; 9