09-26-83 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1983 "3 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Council Chambers of the County -City Building on Monday, September 26, 1983, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak McGann, Taylor, Zielinski, Crone, Harris, Voorde and Beck Absent: None REPORT FROM THE SUB - COMMITTEE ON MINUTES To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your sub - committee on the inspection and supervision of the minutes would res- pectfully report that it has inspected the minutes of the September 12, 1983, meeting of the Council and found them correct. The sub - committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved. /s/ Beverlie J. Beck 7-s7-Beverly D. Crone Council Member Taylor made a motion that the minutes of the September 12, 1983, meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. SPECIAL BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 1088 -83 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CTY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA COMMENDING ALL F THE PERSONS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE "RAP WITH GRANDMA AND GRANDPA PROGRAM" WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council recognizes that the "RAP WITH GRANDMA AND GRANDPA PROGRAM" was held between June 21, 1983 and August 11, 1983; and WHEREAS, the main objective of the program was to encourage members of the Older Adults Council and other interested persons to serve at neighborhood schools in the hope of developing a rapport with the children; and WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes that volunteers were at five (5) community schools and parks during the Nutrition and Park Program hours, namely: Lincoln School, Nuner School, Studebaker School, Kennedy School, and Kelly Park. WHEREAS, the program consisted of speakers, showing crafts, playing games and puzzles, and participating in contests; and WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council congratulates all of the participants of the "Rap with Grandma and Grandpa Program" for a job well done. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CIY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend congratulates all of the participants of the "Rap with Grandma and Grandpa Program" which was held between June 21 and August 11th. SECTION II. The Common Council expresses its sincere appreciation on behalf of the community for all of the efforts and hard work of those who shared their expertise and experiences with our Community's youth. SECTION III. The Common Council wishes to especially thank Ruth Shirk, Chairman of the Rap with Grandma and Grandpa Program" and Josephine Curtis, Chairman of the Older Adults Council in coordinating this very successful program, and hopes that it will be held again in 1984. 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/ Beverly D. Crone Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution. Council Member Crone read the resolution, congratulated Ruth Shirk and Josephine Curtis, and presented a copy of the resolution to them. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member McGann. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. James Regeland, member of the South Bend Energy Conservation Commission, gave the commission's report on city -owned buildings. He indicated October has been declared Energy Month by the Governor, and it was the intent of the Commission to be especially active during October to show its commitment to reducing energy consumption and costs