07-27-15 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JULY 27, 2015 Councilmember Oliver Davis presented Resolution 15 -68 to the full Council. Councilmember Oliver Davis stated we are in a season this year of celebrating our 150' year, so it is unique that they celebrate their 60' year. (Councilmember Henry Davis, Jr arrived at 7:08pm) John O'Brien made remarks: thank you for having us this evening. We appreciate this recognition. It is a true pleasure to serve this community and are hoping to do so for another 60 years. Maureen McFadden made remarks: thank you very much. I feel a little like I'm in 7" grade again, since Mr. Voorde, my teacher is here. Thank you for recognizing WNDU. As you may know Terry and I were born and raised here. We always felt welcome from everybody in the city of South Bend. We are so thrilled to still be here. We hope to keep it going, but don't know if we'll still be here in 60 years, but thank you so much for recognizing us. Councilmember Karen White — I would broadcasting and your commitment to thought the two of you were twins. county and to share that we have f Councilmember Gavin Ferlic program. I always enjoyed watching your Counci er Dr. Davi — Se e e first thing I remember with television is seeing Mo an and it will prob e the 1 g I see is Mo and Terry. Congratulations on your success a e long -term. I e I kn thou a lot better than I do. Good luck. Councilmembe Nair lic — 1 the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. For many of you who don't knos, Vi Fadden was a Korean War veteran and lost his arm during the Korean con was probably the most delightful woman that I've known. So I would liku two for both your parents, first of all. Secondly for the way you serve the c h Bend is a better place because of you two. You have given us straight - forward news reporting and it's very much appreciated. Thanks to the both of you. Councilmember Valerie Schey —Thank you so much for what you do. I enjoy watching your show. As a personal note I do admire your ability to work so closely with your sibling. I have two sisters, I don't think I can do what you do. Thank you. Councilmember Henry Davis, Jr — I want to say thank you as well. I feel the same way you felt Maureen, when you were talking about John. One of the situations where you see people before you while you're growing up and they're still there. At the end of the day congratulations and thank you so much for your commitment to the community. Council President Tim Scott — I'm a transplant, the first week I got here I met your dad. I still have great memories of your dad. I'm a Missouri Mafia member. I know plenty of my alum come through WNDU and you guys do a great job. I know what it's like to be in public service, it goes beyond just the news reporting. It is what you do for the community. We appreciate the station, you guys, and all the other talent that is here and everything that you do to inform the public. So thank you. 3