12-12-11 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 12, 2011 Whereas, others believe it was his Wolverine background which taught him to be a great team player on the City Negotiating Team who was able to reach agreement with the police union and the firefighters union representatives; and rd Whereas, community service and dedication to the people of the 3 District are just some of the many things that the Council will remember which reflect Tom’s tenure on the Council; and Whereas, Personnel and Finance Committee budget hearings; meetings on proposed appropriations and transfers – are just some of the very dry but necessary duties which Tom spear-headed with credibility and a tone which kept everyone on task. 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 thanks Tom LaFountain for his rd character and integrity in faithfully serving the residents and businesses in the 3 Councilmanic District. , Section II The Council wishes Tom his wife, Jill, and their two (2) sons only the best in the years ahead as they seek new adventures with family and friends. Our door will always be open to you to assist during budget hearings, wage negotiations and other tedious but necessary fiscal tasks. Section III . This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor. Councilmember David Varner, Clayton Drive, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution by first offering his comments and reading the Resolution in its entirety and presenting it to Council Member LaFountain. 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. Councilmember’s White, Rouse, Kirsits, Oliver Davis, Puzzello, Henry Davis, and Dieter thanked Councilmember LaFountain for his commitment to the City and his dedication as the Council’s Chairperson of the Personnel and Finance Committee. Councilmember LaFountain thanked the Council for this Resolution. He stated that these past four years have been difficult years for the City financially. He stated that he loved working with the Council and their panorama of personalities. He stated that he is not a native of South Bend but how he has come to love South Bend and looks forward to raising his sons and spending much quality time with them and his wife. Councilmember Dieter made a motion to adopt this Resolution by acclamation. Councilmember White seconded the motion which carried. s/Derek D. Dieter, First District s/Oliver J. Davis, Sixth District s/Henry Davis, Jr., Second District s/Al “Buddy” Kirsits, At-Large s/Ann Puzzello, Fourth District s/Timothy A. Rouse, At-Large s/Dr. David Varner, Fifth District s/Karen L. White, At-Large s/Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor 8