06-10-91 Council Meeting Minutes

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`07 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 10, 1991 WHEREAS, Dr. Ecker is a "team player" who provides keen insights and thoughtful suggestions to enhance the quality of excellence at Purdue University; and WHEREAS, as a member of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Ecker has worked hard on the Finance Committee, Regional Campus Committee, Construction Committee, Farm Inspection Committee, as well as being a Purdue Council Fellow, Presidents Council Member, and Dean's Club Member in promoting Purdue University. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED 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 recommends that Governor Bayh reappoint Dr. Carol Ecker to the Board of Trustees at Purdue University. Section II. The Common Council sincerely believes that Dr. Ecker provides a strong voice for Northern Indiana residents, and that she has the leadership and vision to further enhance the quality of- excellence at Purdue University. 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 /Stephen Luecke s/ Ann Puzzello Stephen Luecke, First District Ann Puzzello, Fourth District /s /Donald Niezgodski /s/ Linas Slavinskas Donald Niezgodski, Second District Linas Slavinskas, Fifth District /s/ William Soderberg /s/ Thomas Zakrzewski William Soderberg, Third District Thomas Zakrzewski, Sixth District /s/ Sean Coleman /s/ Loretta Duda Sean Coleman, At Large Loretta Duda, At Large /s/ Irene K. Gammon City Clerk /s/ Eugene Ladewski Eugene Ladewski, At Large /s /Joseph E. Kernan Mayor A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Niezgodski read the resolution. Butch Morgan, 1730 Brookmede, asked the Council to vote favorably on this resolution. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Coleman made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee of the Whole on June 10, 1991 at 7:30 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Duda presiding. BILL NO. 30 -91 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CONCERNING THE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY AT 1733 EAST NORTHSIDE BOULEVARD FROM THE PARK DEPARTMENT /PARK BOARD TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Coleman made a motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Niezgodski. The motion carried. Council Member Coleman reported that the Park Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorably. David Roos, Project Manager for the IUSB Army Reserve land transfer, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated the City has been engaged in discussions with the Army concerning the vacation of the Armory on Northside Blvd., and relocation of the facility to property formerly known as the Maple Lane School. He indicated this move will allow IUSB to expand their campus. Council Member Soderberg made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorably, as amended, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. BILL NO. 31 -91 A BILL APPROPRIATING $65,000.00 RECEIVED FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM. Council Member Coleman made a motion to continue this bill until June 24, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 32 -91 A BILL APPROPRIATING $50,000 FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STATE GRANT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING AN ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT FUND.