08-25-80 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 25, 1980 SPECIAL BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 801-80 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING LOUIS A. TIEDGE FOR THE DEDICATED SERVICES HE PROVIDED THE COMMON COUNCIL DURING THE POLICE AND FIRE WAGE NEGOTIATIONS WHEREAS, LOUIS A. TIEDGE was contacted early in the Spring of 1980 to see if he would be interested in assisting the Common Council in the Police and Fire Wage Negotiations and l WHEREAS, LOUIS A. TIEDGE accepted the Council's offer and became a vital member of the!' Council's Wage Negotiation Team; and WHEREAS, he offered his time and professional advice willingly to the Council over a period of more than four months; and WHEREAS, his professional advice aided the Council in arriving at fair and equitable salary ordinances for both the Police and Fire Departments; and WHEREAS, in light of the fact that LOUIS A. TIEDGE has declined to be compensated in any way for the professional services he provided, the Common Council believes he should b publically commended for his dedication and hard work. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of theCity of South Bend, India as follows: SECTION I. That the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana publically commend and thank Mr. Louis A. Tiedge for the dedicated professional services he provided the Council during the Police and Fire Wage Negotiations. SECTION II. That Mr. Louis A. Tiedge is a fine example of a hard - working and dedicat member of our community who contributed his time and services to the City. SECTION III. That the Common Council wishes Louis A. Tiedge continued success and a bright future. SECTION IV. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s /Joseph T. Serge /s /Walter M. Szymkowiak /s /Beverlie Beck /s /Louis A. McGann /s /Robert G. Taylor /s/ Walter M. Szymkowiak /s/ Beverly D. Crone /s/ Richard C. Dombrowski /s/ John Voorde A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council President McGann, indicated this was to commend and thank Mr. Tiedge for the services he provided the Council during the police and fire wage negotiations. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Dombrowski indicated the following were appointments to the Older Adults Council: Peter Downs - 1 year term Joseph Wroblewski - 1 year term Reedie White Cogdell - 1 year term Charles Dempsey - 3 year term Lehmon Haynes - 2 year term Harlan Noel - 2 year term Floyd Carter - 2 year term Mary Grubesich Louise Balint - Henry Locsmondy Charles Rhodes Nicholas Krill Clyde Williams 3 year term 3 year term - 3 year term 1 year term 1 year term 1 year term Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to appoint Gail Dowty, David Albert and Frank Yeandel to the Energy Commission, and Eugene Glod to the Police Promotion Board, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The motion carried. REPORTS Council Member Voorde indicated that the Human Resouces and Economic Development Com- mittee had met and recommended that a declaratory resolution be submitted for Hablin and the ethanol plant. Council Member Serge indicated that the PUblic Works Committee had met on Bill No. 93 -80 and had approved this project. Council Member Szymkowiak indicated that there would be a continuation of the Utility Committee meeting at 7:00 p.m., September 8. Council Member Crone indicated that the Personnel and Finance Committee had met to finalize all matters on the budget. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried.