07-22-85 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING _ JULY 22, 1985 WHEREAS, the Council recognizes that he has been a true professional in reporting the news throughout Michiana; and WHEREAS, the unbiased and in depth reporting done by Bill Foster set a bench mark for many other newscasters to follow. 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 South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council hereby publicly commends Bill Foster for his many contributions made to our community over the past several years and especially for his professional and caring attitude in reporting the news. SECTION II. The Common Council wishes Bill continued happiness and success as he moves to Indianapolis to be with Channel 13 WTHR, an NBC affiliate. SECTION III. The Council wishes Bill and his entire family rich and memorable years ahead and hopes that they will return to South Bend often. SECTION IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Joseph T. Serge /s/ Ann B. Puzzello Member of the Common Council Member of the Common Council /s/ Eugenia Braboy Robert G. Taylor Member of the Common Council Member of the Common Council /s/ Beverlie J. Beck /s/ Thomas Zakrzewski Member of the Common Council Member of the Common Council /s/ Beverly D. Crone Member of the Common Council /s/ Al B. Paszek Member of the Common Council /s/ John Voorde Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Beck read the resolution and presented it to Bill Foster, who thanked the Council. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. REPORTS Council Member Puzzello indicated that the Personnel and Finance Committee will meet August 6, 7, 8, and 9th for budget hearings. Council Member Braboy indicated that the Human Resources Committee had met on Bill No. 85 -85 and tax abatement for 3300 W. Sample, and recommended them both favorable. Council Member Taylor indicated that the Public Safety Committee had met on Bill No. 56 -85, regarding animal control, and they will meet again on August 5. Council Member Serge indicated that Park Committee had met on Bill nos. 78, 84 -85 and gave a favorable recommendation. Council Member Serge indicated that the Utilities Committee had met on Bill No. 86 -85 and it received a favorable recommendation. Council Member Voorde indicated that the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on bill nos. 48, 80, 81 and 82 -85 and gave a favorable recommendation. Council Member Taylor made a motion to have the August meetings on the 5th, 19th and 26th, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Council President Beck announced the appointment of James Beck to the Mayor's Traffic Commission. Council Member Taylor 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 July 22, at 7:24 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Serge presiding. BILL NO 74 -85 I A BILL AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (THE "CITY "), TO ISSUE ITS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND, SERIES 1985 (DATA -LINK SYSTEMS, INC. PROJECT) IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO.