HomeMy WebLinkAboutRAM 12-07-70SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT TRUSTEES
REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
December 7, 1970 -
10:30 A. M.
Presiding Officer: Mr. F. Jay Nimtz,
Vice President
1. ROIL CALL
1200 County' -City Building
227 W. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Present: Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, Vice President
Mrs. Josephine M. Curtis, Secretary
Mr. James F. Peacock
Mr. Edgar Wertheimer
Mr. Roy B. Root
Al o Present: Mrs. Helen S. King, LPA Secretary
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Redevelopment Trustees Regular Annual Meeting of
December 1, 1969, were read by the Secretary, Mrs. Josephine M. Curtis. On
motion by Mr. Roy B. Root, seconded by Mr. Edgar Wertheimer, the minutes,
as read, were unanimously approved.
III.EL[CTION OF OFFICERS FOR REDEVELO
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Byron W. Sheets, who had been elected President of the Board of
�s, resigned in April of this year.
ninations were open for the following offices:
PRESIDENT
Mr. Roy. B. Root nominated Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, President of the
Board of Trustees, seconded by Mr. James F. Peacock. Motion
was unanimously carried by all Trustees.
VICE PRESIDENT
Mr. James F. Peacock nominated Mr. Roy B. Root, Vice President
of the Board of Trustees, seconded by Mr. Edgar Wertheimer,
Motion was unanimously carried by all Trustees.
SECRETARY
Mr. Roy B. Root nominated Mrs. Josephine M. Curtis, Secretary
of the;Board of Trustees, seconded by Mr. James F. Peacock --
ballot unanimously cast.
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IV. AP OINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS
Th Chair entertained a motion for any discussion or nominations for
Commis ioners for the year 1971. A discussion was held concerning the
work o the Commissioners during the fast year. It was moved by Mr. Roy
B. Root, seconded by Mrs. Josephine M. Curtis that the present Commissioners
be re-appointed for 1971. The motion was unanimously carried. The com-
missioners are:
Mr. Dean J. Wilhelm
Mr. John E. Chenney
Rev. Willie V. Williams
Mr. Fred J. Helmen
Mr. Donald A. Wiggins
Motion was duly made by Mr. Roy B. Root that a letter of thanks and
congratulations be written to the Commissioners -- thanking them for
their iligence and their interest in the 'Wonderful job they are doing.
Said motion was seconded by Mrs. Josephine M. Curtis and unanimously
carried. The letter will be drafted by Mrs. Curtis.
V. OTHER BUSINESS
Mr.,. Josephine M. Curtis stated there is a pressing need for better
communication between the Michiana Arts and Cultural Center Committee in
its pl ns to build 'a Cultural Center and the Urban Redevelopment Program,
We sho' ld speak with the Commissioners and find out as to whether or not
they w uld like to establish closer rapport with the Mi'chiana Arts Council
in this area. This was discussed by the trustees and by informal agree-
ment it was agreed that Mrs. Curtis will talk to Mr. Wiggins, Mr. Peacock
to Mr. Wilhelm, Mr. Nimtz to Mr. Helmen, Mr. Root to Mr. Chenney, and Mrs,
Curtis to Rev. Williams.
In discussion, it was also suggested that contact be made with Mrs.
E. Blair Warner. Mrs. Curtis has invited Mrs. Warner to attend our CGM-
missior meetings. Mrs. Warner said she will. Mrs. Curtis said the trustees
are su gesting and promoting more rapport between the two groups.
Discussion was also held concerning the preservation of the landmark
of the old standpipe, which is located north of the junction of L.W.E. and
Jefferson Street on the east side of the street. The trustees unanimously
recommended in the renewal redevelopment program that if-the present monu-
ment (remainder of the base of the standpipe) is to be removed because of
buildi g, that some appropriate plaque be placed. If there is no need to
remove the standpipe, then the trustees suggest it be left as a historic
monume t.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Tho Chair entertained a motion for adjournment. On motion duly made
by Mr. Peacock, seconded by Mr. Roy B. Root, the meeting adjourned at
11:00 M.
z, Prestdent sep ne M. Curtis, Secretary
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