03-22-99 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 22, 1999 Whereas, the Common Council THANKS and congratulates Jo Ann Harper for years of dedicated service, her thoughtful suggestions and for being there when we needed her. Now, Therefore, be it Ordained by the Common Council of the City of south Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section I. On behalf of all the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council thanks Jo Ann Harper for her many years of dedicated service as a career public servant, who has served the citizens well, by working in the City Clerk's Office. Section II. The Common Council wishes Jo Ann the very best in the years ahead, and hopes that she has more time to spend with her grandchildren Christopher and Karyn; to read, to garden, to collect mottographs & antiques, to travel, for church activities, and countless other opportunities. Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s /James Aranowski, First District s/David Varner, Fifth District s /Charlotte Pfeifer, Second District s /Andrew Ujdak, Sixth District s/Roland Kelly, Third District s /Sean Coleman, At Large s /John Broden, Fourth District s /John Hosinski, At Large s/ Rod Sniadecki, At Large ATTEST: s/Loretta Duda, City Clerk s /Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor s/Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, Council Attorney A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Pfeifer read the resolution and presented it to Jo Ann Harper, along with several travel books. Mayor Luecke presented her with a Key to the City. Mike Mather, pastor of Broadway Christian Parish, spoke in favor of this resolution. Council Member Kelly made a motion to adopt this resolution by acclamation, seconded by Council Member Aranowski. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2713-99 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, RECOMMENDING THE FORMATION OF A "LIVING WAGE STUDY COMMITTEE" Whereas, the City of South Bend contracts with private firms to provide services to the public and to city government; and Whereas, the City of South Bend provides financial incentives, business assistance and funding to private enterprises for the purpose of economic development, job retention and creation, as well as increasing the tax base; and Whereas, the City of South Bend has demonstrated a continuing commitment to fairly compensate and provide benefits for its employees; and Whereas, the City of South Bend promotes the creation of good paying jobs that bolster the welfare and living standards of all the people of South Bend; and Whereas, a group of concerned citizens have expressed hope that a "Living Wage Ordinance" establishing employees compensation and benefits standards for those businesses 2