03-12-12 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 12, 2012 Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to continue this bill until the March 26, 2012 meeting of the Council at the request of Councilmember Valerie Schey, the sponsor of the bill. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. RESOLUTION NO.4160-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AWARDING MARTIN’S WITH A “2012 SOUTH BEND BUSINESS OF THE MONTH AWARD” Whereas, the South Bend Common Council notes communities need quality retail businesses who make decisions to headquarter their operations and provide excellent job opportunities; and , Whereas the Common Council is especially proud to recognize that Martin’s Supermarkets was founded in 1947 by Martin and Jane Tarnow in the City of South Bend, Indiana; and , Whereas the Council notes that since its early beginnings it has expanded its operations and now has twenty-one (21) locations throughout the Michiana area while maintaining its headquarters in the City of South Bend; and , Whereas the South Bend Common Council recognizes that Martin’s is known for its delicious bakery items; its wide selection of fresh produce, meats and seafood; its wide variety of deli items; and banking services just to name a few. Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, , Indiana as follows: Section I. On behalf of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council is pleased to publicly present to MARTIN’S SUPERMARKETS with a “2012 SOUTH BEND BUSINESS OF THE MONTH AWARD”. Section II. The Common Council thanks MARTIN’S SUPERMARKETS for being an outstanding business which provides high quality groceries to many neighborhoods throughout our city and beyond. The Council would especially like to thank MARTIN’S SUPERMARKETSfor being a great corporate citizen which is very active in our community by participating in Roofsit, Stuff a Bus Food Drive, Coaches v. Cancer as well as many other events. Your company is an excellent example of a local business success which truly benefits our entire community. Congratulations!! Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor. s/Tim Scott, First District s/Oliver J. Davis, Sixth District s/Henry Davis, Jr., Second District s/Derek D. Dieter, At-Large s/Valerie Schey, Third District s/Gavin Ferlic, At-Large s/Dr. Fred Ferlic, Fourth District s/Karen L. White, At-Large s/Dr. David Varner, Fifth District s/Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Pete Buttigieg, Mayor Gavin Ferlic, 1610 Cedar Street, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution by first offering his comments and then reading the Resolution in its entirety and stating that he will deliver the Resolution to the representatives of Martin’s 3