HomeMy WebLinkAboutSM 01-21-69January 21, 1969
10:30 A.M.
Presiding Officer:
I. ROLL CALL
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SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT TRUSTEES
SPECIAL MEETING
120 W. LaSalle Ave.
Mr. Byron W. Sheets, President South Bend, Indiana
Present: Absent:
Mr. Byron W. Sheets, President Mr. Curtis R. Heckaman
Mr. Roy B. Root, Vice President
Mrs. Josephine M. Curtis, Secretary
Also Present: Mrs. Helen S. King, LPA Secretary
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Regular Annual Meeting of December 2, 1968
were read by the Secretary, Mrs. Josephine M. Curtis, and on motion
by Mr. Root, seconded by Mrs. Curtis, the minutes were unanimously
approved.
III. APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER
Mr. Bryon W. Sheets, President, Board of Trustees, said this
Spec al Meeting was called for the purpose of appointing a new -com-
miss oner to replace Reverend Billy W. Kirk, who has resigned to ac-
cept employment with the Redevelopment Department. The meeting was
open for nominations.
Mr. Sheets stated he had been requested by the Trustees to
interview applicants who might be available and willing to accept the
responsibility of this position. Mr. Sheets said he has talked with
Reverend Willie V. Williams and is quite impressed with his ability.
Rev. Williams is.Pastor of the New Hope Baptist Church, located at
313 East Ohio Street, with a congregation of approximately 600. His
home address is: 1314 East Miner Street. His age is 47 and he is a
taxpayer of the City of South Bend. His background: 13 years with
the Chicago Metropolitan Insurance Company, presently.Regional Super -
viso ; a member of the Board of Directors of the-- Greafer South Bend,
Housing Authority;.and is an active Pastor of the New Hope Baptist
Chur , with a large congregation. The only legal requirement for,
the p sition as Commissioner is that the individual must be at least
37 years of age and a taxpayer.
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APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER (Cont'd)
Mr. Sheets said the Board of Trustees would like to have repre-
itives of the Commission from as many areas as possible— Our repre-
itives thus far: Industry, Mr. Donald A. Wiggins; Labor, Mr. John
lenney;-Financial, Mr. Fred J. Helmen; and Mr. Dean J. Wilhelm has
I contact with the retail and business fraternity. Rev. Williams
I represent and be a very good contact with people who may particu-
( be involved in housing and the redevelopment of their homes. He
Toned the great contribution Rev. Kirk has made, and that Rev.
lams could also be beneficial to the trusteeship. Rev. Williams' -
°egation is from all parts of the City -- including the Ohio - Keasey
.-and will be in a position to give the Commission and Trustees
inication with various areas as to the needs of the neighborhoods.
Mr. Sheets apprised the Trustees that Reverend Williams has said
)uld be happy to serve on the Commission if the Board of Trustees
I request him to do so.
Mrs. Curtis said she knows Rev. Williams very well and he is
ig from an area that is going to be touched by the Urban Renewal.
°am very soon. Something will have to be done in the Ohio- Keasey
as it is deplorable in some places. This would be a link with
)eople in the area and we would be bridging a gap with the people
ire doing the Urban Renewal, and this is what we are working for.
;heets stated Rev. Williams impresses him as being very capable.
Mrs. Curtis made the motion that Reverend Willie V. Williams be
appointed by the Board of Trustees to the South Bend Redevelopment Com-
mission, and Mr. Root seconded the motion for appointment. Reverend
Willie V. Williams is unanimously appointed as a Commissioner.
Rev. Williams will be sworn in as a Commissioner by City Clerk,
Mrs. Kathryn L. Blough, in the Department of Redevelopment, at..9:45
A.M., Thursday, February 6, 1969, which will be prior to the executive
session of the next Commission meeting, scheduled for February 6, 1969.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business to discuss, a•motion for ad-
journment was duly made by Mrs. Curtis, seconded by'Mr. Root. The
meeting adjourned at: 10 :45 A.M.
President osep ne M. Curtis, Secretary
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