Commending Charlotte Pfeifer for serving with Distinction as President of the South Bend Common Council 2000 & 2001

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Resolution No. 3 0 Sg -0), A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, 4NA, COMMENDING CHARLOTTE PFEIFER FOR SERVING WITH DISTINCTION AS Wertg #, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, notes that 2nd District Council Member Charlotte Pfeifer was elected as Council President at the Council's Organizational meetings in January of 2000 and 2001; and 961MM, during her Presidency, Council President Pfeifer instituted for the first time annual "Council President Reports" which addressed goals and objectives which she highlighted each September in conjunction with reviewing the Council's proposed budget; and 'D btrtag, Council President Pfeifer stressed the need for increased opportunities for citizen involvement, encouraged more pro-active outreach activities, and stressed the need for all public officials to be respectful to all citizens as they perform their public service activities; and 'D btrt4s, some of the many projects addressed under Council President Pfeifer's leadership included revising & updating the governing provisions in the South Bend Municipal Code addressing the Council's own rules & regulations and added the Community Relations Committee and the Information & Technology Committee as new standing committees to help address the growing needs of the Council; hosted three (3) Loitering Conferences in conjunction with IUSB- SPEA to address quality of life issues; upgraded the Council's computer housed in the Clerk's Office; instituted quarterly Executive Sessions with the City Attorney to review pending or anticipated legal actions involving the City; instituted quarterly luncheons with State Senators, State Representatives, and the County Commissioners; and appointed a special Advisory Redistricting Committee to recommend new Councilmanic Districts to the Council. Motu, tlitrtlort, be it rtaolWb bp tht Cmamon Countil of alt titg of 00UM WO, Wiang, eo iollowo: Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council hereby publicly commends CHARLOTTE PFEIFER for her two (2) years of dedicated service as President of the South Bend Common Council in calendar years 2000 and 2001. Section Il. The Common Council wishes to sincerely thank and commend the tireless dedication and time spent by CHARLOTTE PFEIFER in leading the Council into the 21st Century with class and respect; and for making many needed changes and improvements for the betterment of enhancing the legislative branch of city government. Section III The Common Council wishes to also thank Charlotte for upgrading the furniture in the Council Lobby area, for upgrading the locks for enhanced security, and for boldly challenging all of her colleagues on the Council by having the Council Informal Meeting Room painted with a "Whirlgig" paint color and her Council Office with a "Rosehip" paint color. Section IV. The Common Council sincerely wishes this new bride and her husband, Verge Gillam, many wonderful years together; and looks forward to working with her as the Council works with the City Administration to address the many challenges facing our city and country. Section V. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. —�7owskj, Fi t 'stri t l Poland Kelly, Third District Karl King, Fourth District David Varner, Fifth District atteot: Loretta J. Duda, City Clerk Andrew Ujdak, Sixth District Sean Coleman, At Large At `Buddy" Kirsits, At Large Karen L. White, At Large Kathleen Cekanski- Farfand, Council Attorney ,- ax- Stephen J. L , Mayor