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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAOM 01-02-73Januar 10:00 Presic 1. R( P1 A' SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING y 2, 1973 A. 1200 County -City Building ing Officer: Mr. Fred J. Helmen, 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard President South Bend, Indiana 46601 CALL �esent: Mr. Fred J. Helmen Mr. John E. Chenney Rev. Willie V. Williams Mr. B. L. Wade Mr. Donald A. Wiggins Iso Present: Mr. Mrs. Mrs. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, President, Board of Trustees Guy P. Curtis, Secretary, Board of Trustees Irene K. Gammon, City Clerk James L. Marchelewicz, WNDU -TV Reporter & Photographer Dan Caesar, WSBT -TV Reporter Frank Vellner, WSBT -TV Photographer Dean Alexander, WSJV -TV Reporter Les Howard, WSJV -TV Photographer Bill Stoner, South Bend Tribune Reporter Gary Mills, South Bend Tribune Photographer Edgar Seybold, South Bend Civic Planning Association. Lloyd S. Taylor, Consultant sgal Counsel: Mr. Kevin J. Butler 'A Staff: Mr. L. Glenn Barbe Mr. Harrison Miller Mrs. Helen S. King Mr. C. Wayne Brownell Mrs. Dorothy Z. Deane Mr. William C. Ellison Mrs. Dorothy N. Howell Rev. Billy W. Kirk Mr. John A. Kotzenmacher Mr. William E. Slabaugh Pt the Regular Annual Meeting of the South Bend Redevelopment Trustees, held Monday, December 4, 1972, the Commissioners -- presently serving--were re- appointed for the year 1973. The Commissioners are: Mess s. Fred J. Helmen, John E. Chenney, B. L. Wade, Donald A. Wiggins and Rev. Willie V. Williams. hanks and congratulations have been extended to the Commissioners by My. F. Jay Nimtz, President of the Redevelopment Trustees -- thanking them for the many years of devotion and work they have given to this civi duty of rebuilding South Bend. The Commissioners have all con- sented to serve another term. - 1 - 2. WEARING -IN OF COMMISSIONERS BY CITY CLERK, MRS. IRENE K. GAMMON he Commissioners were all sworn into office by South Bend City Clerk, Mrs. Irene K. Gammon, with the documentation executed and attested to by the City Clerk. 3. ICERS r. Kevin J. Butler, Commission Legal Counsel, consented to the appoint- ment of temporary chairman for the election of officers. The nominations were open: to t carr 4. lotion was made by Mr. Wiggins that the current officers be re- elected ieir respective offices, seconded by Mr. Chenney and unanimously led. The respective offices are: President: Vice President: Secretary: Assistant Secretary: Member: Mr.�Fred J. Helmen Mr. John E. Chenney Rev. Willie V. Williams Mr. B. L. Wade Mr. Donald A. Wiggins APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND LEGA Appointment of Executive Director: COUNSEL The next order of business is the appointment of Executive Dire tor, replacing Mr. Lloyd S. Taylor,'resignation effective January 1, 1 73. The Chair said applications for this position have been re- view ad and the Commission has met with some of the applicants. The pre- sent tions and the applicants' qualifications have been studied. The nomi ations were open: Motion was made by Mr. Wiggins for the nomination that Mr. Charles F. Lannon, Jr. be named to the post of Executive Director, to replace Mr. loyd S. Taylor, who has resigned for another position. Said motion seco ded by Mr. Wade. Aye votes from: Messrs. Chenney, Helmen, Wiggins and 4ade. Opposition from: Rev. Williams. Motion carried by majority vote Question from the news media as to how many applicants applied for he position, the Chair said there were two, besides Mr. Lennon- -one locaf and one out of town. At this point a call was requested to be placed to Mr. Lennon to appear before the Commission for his appointment to the office of Executive Director, Department of Redevelopment. Mr. Lennon appeared before the Board, receiving congratulations for his appointment from the Commission and iiews media. - 2 - 4. APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND LEGAL COUNSEL (Cont'd Staff Salaries The Chair said the decision of the Commission - -on one matter which has to do with Mr. Lennon's tenure - -is that the staff salaries and the re- view of the salary schedule be deferred until such time as Mr. Lennon has been in office long enough to come up with some recommendations. Meanwhile the staff will operate on their present salary basis. Mr. Lennon said he will try to have that completed within a thirty (30) day period. Motion was made by Mr. Wiggins that the salaries be maintained at the 1972 level, pending review by the Executive Director, and action to be taken at a later date. Motion seconded by Mr. Wade and unanimously carried. . Legal Counsel The next order of business is the retention, or election thereof, of L gal Counsel. The Chair said our present Legal Counsel firm has done a good job for us and is large enough that someone is always available to call: Roemer, Sweeney, Butler & Simeri. Motion was made by Mr. Chenney that the firm of Roemer, Sweeney, Butler & Simeri be re- appointed as Legal Counsel for the Redevelopment Comm ssion for the year 1973, and enter into a mutual agreeable contract betty en Commission and said firm. Motion seconded by Rev. Williams and unanimously carried. 5. R. CHARLES F. LENNON, JR.'S ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT AS EXECUTIVE IRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT . Lennon, in accepting, said: "With the fine leadership of the Commission itself and the former Executive Director and the commitments made to the Downtown community and neighborhood community in full gear, I will work with the Commission and staff in trying to continue the commitment to the total community. "I appreciate the total confidence the Commission has given me." resident Helmen said the transition will be a smooth one and Mr. Taylor will be available, to meet with, to carry over on matters. He also said for Mr. Lennon to feel free to consult with Mr. Taylor on any matters during his tenure. 'Lloyd, it is fine that you volunteered to do that." - 3 - 0 5. MR. CHARLES F. LENNON, JR.'S ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT (Cont'd) The Chair.said: "We did not have Lloyd with us very long, but he acc mplished a great deal during the tenure and we are very grateful of wha has been accomplished during the leadership. We have moved forward during the last twelve months considerably." 6. I ADJOURNMENT On motion duly made by Rev. Williams, seconded by Mr. Chenney, and una imously carried, the Annual Organizational Meeting adjourned, at 10:20 A.M., with the provision the meeting continue into the Special Com ission Meeting. (SAL) Allklmen, President V, - 4 -