02-09-81 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 1981 Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to _suspend the rules and have public hearing on. resolution 9D, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried on a;.roll call vote of nine ayes._ Council Vice President Serge chaired this portion of the meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 855 -81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF __. SOUTH BEND, INDIANA DECLARING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY AMERICAN HEART MONTH. WHEREAS, in 1981, nearly one million Americans will die of heart disease and strokes, a total which exceeds all other causes of death combined; and WHEREAS, in the State of Indiana, 567o of all deaths are related to cardiovascular problems; and WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes that Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or CPR is a proven series of basic life support procedures aimed at reducing early death and dis- ability from heart disease and strokes; and WHEREAS, the Common Council wishes to encourage all citizens of our community to be- come trained in CPR techniques, and therefore desires to declare the month of February, American Heart Month. 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 hereby declares the month of February, 1981, as American Heart Month. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby publicly acknowledges the work of the American Heart Association and other organizations who have dedicated themselves to reducing early death and disability from heart disease and strokes through nationwide research and educational programs. SECTION III. The Common Council urges all citizens of our Community to participate in the upcoming educational program sponsored by the St. Joseph County American Heart Association, Saint Joseph's Medical Center, and South Bend Fire Department; and become trained in CPR techniquest. 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 /Lewis A. McGann Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council President McGann indicated the purpose of this resolution was to start an on -going program for the training of City employees in cardio pulmonary resuscitation, or CPR. He indicated they were also encouraging the citizens in general to learn this life saving skill. Mayor Roger 0. Parent pledged the full cooperation of the City in training its employees. Noreen Broering, CPR coordinator for St. Joseph's Medical Center gave a resuscitation demonstra- tion. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. REPORTS Council Member Crone indicated that the Personnel and Finance Committee had met in executivE session to discuss various personnel matters. She indicated they had also had a meeting on Bill No. 10 -81 regarding mileage allowance. Council Member Taylor made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. 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 Monday, February 9, 1981, at 7:12 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Voorde presiding. BILL NO. 6 -81 A BILL APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF LOAN AGREEMENT, TRUST INDENTURE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF, AND APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 32 -80 OF THE SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RELATING TO THE R &C REALTY, AN INDIANA PARTNERSHIP PROJECT. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and op- ponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Kenneth Fedder, attorney for the Economic Development Commission, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this $250,000 issue would be used to complete and furnish a facility located on the northwest corner of Lincolnway East and Sample Streets. He indicated they had previously received a $500,000 issue, whoever, this issue was necessary in order to complete the facility. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconde by Council Member Beck. The motion carried.