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� i <br /> NOTRE DAME <br /> Student Body President, Patrick McCormick stated that they were staying in contact <br /> with local government, and developing relationships with law enforcement agencies <br /> such as South Bend and St. Joseph County Police Departments. They felt a sense of <br /> partnership with them, and were hoping to keep the students safe. He thanked Ann- <br /> Carol Nash and the Common Council for their help with the taxi ordinance. He also <br /> stated that the game with USC was a great thing for the campus and the community. <br /> He also emphasized their work with the Westside Food Council because there is great <br /> food shortage on the west side of South Bend. <br /> Tim Sexton stated that St. Joseph County Sheriff Mike Grzegorek and Officer Dean <br /> Chandler would have been in attendance today but were called away on an emergency <br /> in Penn Township. He stated that Notre Dame and law enforcement were greatly <br /> concerned about the increase in crime and providing safety. He also wanted to extend <br /> a strong thank you to Council Members Buddy Kirsits and Ann Puzzello for their help in <br /> making safety a priority for South Bend and the students. <br /> Brian Coughlin echoed that all types of crime are on the rise and that collectively we <br /> need to be concerned about safety not only for the students, but also the community. <br /> One focus needs to be on building neighborhood relationships to help with decreasing <br /> crime. <br /> SAFETYISSUES <br /> Mike Carrington reiterated that all local law enforcement agencies are concerned and <br /> are addressing the crime issue. He stated that law enforcement agencies in our region <br /> work together really well. He has worked in other areas and ours works the best <br /> together that he has seen. He also stated that it was unfortunate that law enforcement <br /> was not in attendance today, because they are such a vital part of the committee and of <br /> this discussion about crime. He cautioned that all people should be careful, and crime <br /> will likely increase as we approach the holidays. <br /> Buddy Kirsits stated that safety is the main focus for the community and especially for <br /> "soft" targets, such as students, the elderly and the disabled. <br /> ROBINSON CENTER <br /> Marguerite Taylor introduced AmeriCorps staff member, Luella Webster who is also <br /> active at the Robinson Center. Ms. Taylor stated that she attended the unveiling of the <br /> All American City Address. She also stated that even though South Bend has <br /> problems, solutions are possible. She said that all the properties from Notre Dame to <br /> Hill Street where she lives are student rentals. She also said that problems are <br /> minimized because of groups like the CCAC. <br /> TAXI ISSUES <br /> 2 <br />