12-17-84 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING_, DECEMBER. 17_, 1989. SECTION I. On behalf of the citizens of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council hereby publicly commends the students, teachers and Principal of St. Anthony's Junior High, who are involved in establishing the "Save Our Little Liberty Fund." SECTION II. The Council believes that the enthusiasm and work of those involved from St. Anthony's Junior High School, and Staff Members from Southhold and the Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, is one of the best examples of contributing positively to our Community. SECTION III. The Common Council urges all citizens who wish to become involved with the "Save Our Little Liberty Fund" to contact the school officials so that "Our Little Liberty" can once again be a symbol of pride in our Community. SECTION IV. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council, and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Beverlie J. Beck Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolutions at this time. Council Member Beck read the resolutions and presented them to Mrs. Wetzel from St. Anthony's and Mr. Michael Harding from Jackson Middle School. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt these resolutions, seconded by Council Member Paszek. The resolutions were adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1242 -84 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, URGING THE UNITED NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO ASSURE CONTINUED FUNDING FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES WHEREAS, the United Neighborhood Council is allocated funds from the Indiana Department of Aging and Community Services to fund six (6) neighborhood centers in St. Joseph, Elkhart, Marshall, Fulton and Kosciusko Counties; and WHEREAS, in trying to establish United Neighborhood Council as an effective community action program agency, services such as health screening clinics, energy assistance, tutoring, counseling, and programs for youth and senior citizens have been provided through the neighborhood centers with the funding assistance from the Department of Aging and Community Services; and WHEREAS, the Common Council notes however, that the United Neighborhood Council has been notified by the State's Department of Aging and Community Services of serious concerns of its operation which may affect continued funding of the Council; and WHEREAS, in light of the monitoring report released by Jean Merritt, Executive Director of the Department of Aging and Community Services, the Common Council urges the United Neighborhood Council to take all necessary corrective measures so that future funding of such needed community service programs will not be jeopardized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, wishes to thank Jean Merritt, Executive Director of the State's Department of Aging and Community Services for bringing to light the monitoring review report of the United Neighborhood Council. SECTION II. The Council urges the board members of the United Neighborhood Council to review all of the corrective measures recommended by the State Agency, and after complete deliberations, to take all necessary steps to assure that funding will continue throughout 1985 for the many needed. Community service programs offered by the neighborhood centers. SECTION III. The Council requests the City Clerk to send a copy of this resolution to the United Neighborhood Council Board President, Otis Romine. SECTION IV. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council, and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Beverlie J. Beck Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Beck indicated the Council wanted to assure continued funding for the service programs provided by the neighborhood centers. She asked that a copy of this resolution also be sent to Jean Merritt's office. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. 1 Ll C