06-13-05 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETINGJUNE 13, 2005 administrative leaves, & retirements; & reviewing written fiscal plans for areas proposed to be annexed into the South Bend city limits; and Whereas. the Council recognizes that during his more than 25 years of distinguished service ELMER CARR participated in 547 Board of Public Safety meetings and countless Executive Sessions; served as President of the Board for many years; and that during his tenure 256 public safety officers were sworn in by City Clerks Irene Gammon, Loretta Duda and John Voorde at the various Board of Public Safety meetings; while his highest yearly salary for performing these many important civic and public safety duties on the Board was $3,400. Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City 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 hereby publicly commends and congratulates ELMER CARR for his more than twenty-five (25) years of faithful and very dedicated service as a member of the City’s Board of Public Safety. Section II. The South Bend Common Council notes with pride that ELMER CARR is a shining example of a South Bend resident who has sincerely dedicated his life to public service. Section III. The Council wishes ELMER CARR many years of continued good THANKS fortune and sincerely him for his sincere commitment to public safety. The Council believes that ELMER CARR will be long remembered for his keen insights, caring attitude, ready smile and fairness in carrying out the many duties and responsibilities entrusted to him as a member of the Board of Public Safety; a person who truly has made a difference. Section IV . This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor. stth s/Derek D. Dieter, 1 District s/Ervin Kuspa, 6 District nd s/Charlotte D. Pfeifer, 2 District s/Timothy A. Rouse, At Large rd s/Roland Kelly, 3 District s/Al “Buddy” Kirsits, At Large th s/Ann Puzzello, 4 District s/Karen L. White, At Large th s/Dr. David Varner, 5 District s/Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney Attest: s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor BILL NO. 04-81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN ANNEXATION AREA IN GERMAN TOWNSHIP, STEVE AND JEAN COOREMAN ANNEXATION AREA Councilmember Varner made a motion to continue this bill until the July 11, 2005 meeting of the Council, at the request of the petitioner. Councilmember Puzzello seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. COUNCIL DISTRICT UPDATES – AT-LARGE COUNCILMEMBER TIMOTHY A. ROUSE Councilmember Rouse stated that he has been on the Council for 6 months. He spent the first two weeks meeting with several directors and department heads. Each one was informative and helpful. Each articulated a willingness to respond to any questions 2