05-12-14 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 12, 2014 Councilmember Henry Davis - Thank you for keeping your eyes open as that could have been my child or anybody else's'. We have to make sure that our youth are being taken care of and for that I say thank you. Councilmember Schey- Thank you for being a role model to that little girl as well as us all. Councilmember Dr. Ferlic- My heroes are heroes like you thank you. Councilmember Dr. Varner - Thank you for your efforts and your actions. Councilmember Mr. Ferlic- Thank you for your actions Councilmember White- I would like to thank you personally for your vision and your statement that you just made that when see a child in need to step up. We all need more like you. Thank you for stepping up when you see a child in need. Councilmember Dr. Ferlic made a motion to adopt by acclamation bill 14 -88. Councilmember White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes BILL NO. 14 -55 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, HONORING THE RICH TRADITION OF THE NATIONAL PAN - HELLENIC COUNCIL AND CELEBRATING 84 YEARS OF SERVICE AND CONTRIBUTIONS Councilmember Henry Davis presented the National Pan - Hellenic Council for celebrating 84 years of service and contributions. Councilmember Henry Davis and Councilmember Karen White read the resolution. We ask for your support of this resolution. President NPHC- We were established for brotherhood and sisterhood, we collaborate with a lot of non -profit organizations to give back to the community. He highlighted an event that was coming up to bring awareness and uplifting the community. Councilmember Scott - Thank you all for the service that you do. We appreciate everything that you do, every bit counts. Councilmember Schey- I want to thank you for your service, I know DST contributed to the MIX breakfast that was a wonderful event, to the ladies of SGR I remember you were here with the young cheerleaders, I know many of you helped the community a great deal, so thank you all Councilmember Dr. Ferlic- Thank you for trying to stop this insanity of violence. That is very important, thank you. Council President Oliver Davis - Thank you for your service and I'm glad you all came up tonight as it shows the different groups, it shows everybody what you do for our community. Councilmember Dr. Varner- I thank you all and I move that we adopt this by acclamation. Councilmember Mr. Ferlic seconded the motion (and stated thank you for your service) which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. ANNOUNCEMENT: REPRESENTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION WILL BE CHIEF OF STAFF - KATHRYN ROOS REPORTS OF CITY OFFICES Deputy Mayor Mark Neal gave a few highlights. The 911 center will be downsized by the end of the year. We have job descriptions up, and are now recruiting for that. Tonight we confirmed we are the highest 2 nd class city with our bond rating. We will have our budget kick off next month on Thursday, June 5, 2014.