03-22-04 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 22, 2004 Mayor Luecke thanked Chief Taylor for his dedication and wished him and his wife much continued happiness. Councilmember Kirsits spoke in favor of this Resolution. He indicated that Chief Taylor established the 1st Haz-Mat Team in the State of Indiana, approximately 25 years ago, which was setting a precedent that was followed by various Fire Departments. He stated that Chief Taylor was instrumental in the creation of the EMS Department. He wished Luther and his wife Gwen much success and noted that they will be truly missed. Howard Buchanon, II, Asst. Chief/Inspection &Prevention, 1346 N. O'Brien St., South Bend, Indiana, spoke in favor of the Resolution. He congratulated Chief Taylor on his appointment to SEMA. He thanked Chief Taylor for his dedication and commitment to the Fire Department. He wished Chief Taylor continued success. Councilmember Varner wished Chief Taylor the very best on his continued success with the State Emergency Management Agency. Councilmember Kelly offered his congratulations to Chief Taylor on his appointment to SEMA and hopes to see him around Fire Station#9. Councilmember Pfeifer noted that behind every good man there is a good woman. She wanted to acknowledge Chief Taylor's wife Gwen and wish them both continued good fortune. Councilmember Dieter wished Chief Taylor good luck. Councilmember White wanted to accolade all the comments made and congratulate Chief Taylor and his wife Gwen. Fire Chief Luther Taylor thanked the Council and Mayor Luecke for the honor of this Resolution. He also thanked his wife Gwen, who has been his support throughout his career. Chief Taylor recognized the South Bend Firefighters Association Local#362 and thanked them for their continued support and cooperation. Chief Taylor indicated that he plans to come back to South Bend to visit often. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:38 p.m. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Coleman, Chairperson, Committee of the Whole, presiding. Councilmember Coleman, noted that this is the portion of the meeting in which members of the council meet as the Committee of the Whole in order to hear presentations and public comment on bills that are presented for ordinance consideration. Each bill that will be heard tonight will have a Public Hearing and after the hearing on each bill the committee will vote on the disposition of the bill which typically is sent to the full Council with either a favorable or an unfavorable recommendation. He noted that the South Bend Municipal code requires that the Chairperson describes the procedure for the hearings. The Committee operates in accord with the Council Rules and Procedures and Roberts Rules of Order and City Attorney Charles Leone is filling in for Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand who serves as the Parliamentarian. The procedure for the Public Hearing for each bill is conducted as follows: 1. The title of the bill is read by the City Clerk. 2. Reports are presented from the pertinent Common Council Committee and/or the Area Plan Commission. -3-