09-09-13 Common Council Meeting Mintues

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 stth s/Tim Scott, 1 District s/Oliver J. Davis, 6 District nd s/Henry Davis, Jr., 2 District s/Derek D. Dieter, At Large rd s/Valerie Schey, 3 District s/Gavin Ferlic, At Large th s/Dr. Fred Ferlic, 4 District s/Karen L. White, At Large th Dr. David Varner, 5 District Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Attorney th Attest: Approved this 11 day of September, 2013 s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend Councilmember Oliver J. Davis, 1801 Nash Street, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution by first offering his comments and then reading the Resolution in its entirety. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. The following individuals spoke in favor of the resolution: Carol Nichols, 30164, C.R. 22 Elkhart, Indiana, thanked the members of the Common Council th for all they have done in honoring the life of Schuyler Colfax our 17 Vice-President of the United States. By proposing this Resolution to obtain the seal of the Vice-President to be placed on a new monument on his grave site at the City Cemetery is a wonderful tribute to him for his dedication to the City of South Bend, which he called home. Earlier this year the City Council rd declared March 23 Schuyler Colfax Day with a Resolution and to help revitalize the City Cemetery in efforts to raise awareness of the need for restoration. On behalf of the Schuyler Colfax Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution we support the Resolution presented and hope that the Council adopted it unanimously. Carl Kay, 59389 White Cloud Circle, South Bend, Indiana, stated that he owns Carl Kay Memorials in South Bend. He stated that he would be honored to assist in this project. He stated that from what he understands that a letter was written to Washington D.C. asking for assistance, while he would ask the government for assistance with the granite marker itself, but he would certainly volunteer with the lettering of it, foundation work, and the setting of it. He stated that he would like to hear from the government to see how they can help us. At the gravesite the Colfax monument should not be removed, that belongs to the family, they wanted that, so we would leave that there, we can power wash it, clean it, there are a couple of other markers there , one that the Daughters of the American Revolution donated, also Post 50 placed one there, they kind of need to be cleaned up and he would be willing to do so. He stated that there was some thought of having this all done by next March. He stated that from a standpoint in getting a stone like that and dealing with the Government and how long it might take, may pose a problem with having this all done by next year. He stated that the man has been there for a 130 years, this is a great project to go forward with and he will help and his firm will help any way they can to hold down the cost of everything and do what they can, that is what he is offering. There being no one else present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution. Councilmember Dr. David Varner made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Henry Davis, Jr., seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. ANNOUNCEMENT: REPRESENTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION WILL BE KATHRYN ROOS CHIEF OF STAFF RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:11 p.m. Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember White, Chairperson, presiding. Councilmember White, explained the procedures to be followed for tonight’s meeting in accordance with Article 1, Section 2-11 of the South Bend Municipal Code. Councilmember White stated that a brochure may be found on the railing in the Council Chambers explaining those procedures. 3