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ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
JANUARY 7, 1991
Council Chambers of the County -City Building on Monday, January 7, 1991, at noon.
The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given.
ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Luecke, Niezgodski, Soderberg,
Puzzello, Slavinskas, Zakrzewski, Coleman and Duda
Absent: None
Council Member Puzzello made a motion to nominate Council Member Niezgodski as
President, seconded by Council Member Coleman. As there were no further nominations
Council President Zakrzewski announced that Council Member Niezgodski was President.
Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to nominate Council Member Puzzello as Vice
- President, seconded by Council Member Coleman. Council Member Soderberg made a
motion to nominate Council Member Slavinskas as Vice President, seconded by Council
Member Slavinskas. Council President Niezgodski asked for a roll call vote on
Council Member Puzzello. She was elected by a vote of six ayes and two nays
(Council Members Soderberg and Slavinskas.)
Council Member Coleman made a motion to nominate Council Member Duda as Chairman of
the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Luecke. Council Member
Slavinskas made a motion to nominate Council Member Soderberg as Chairman. Council
President Niezgodski asked for a roll call vote on Council Member Duda. She was
elected by a vote of six ayes and two nays (Council Members Soderberg and
Slavinskas.)
RESOLUTION NO. 1830 -91 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING JOHN VOORDE FOR HIS ELEVEN (11)
YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS COUNCIL MEMBER -AT -LARGE OF THE
CITY
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes that
JOHN VOORDE has diligently and enthusiastically served the citizens of South Bend as
a Council Member At- Large, since January 1, 1980;
WHEREAS, during the past eleven years, Council Member Voorde has earned the
reputation of asking probing questions and challenging his colleagues and members of
the Administration; and
WHEREAS, Council Member Voorde has served with pride as President of the
Council, Chairperson of countless Council Committees, has served as a member of the
Century Center Board of Managers, and has served on MACOG; while also dedicating his
time and talents to several other public service Boards: and
WHEREAS, Council Member Voorde has participated in numerous wage and salary
negotiations for the Fire and Police Departments and has offered keen insights which
became valuable negotiating tools: and
WHEREAS, perhaps John Voorde's greatest talent has been his unique ability to
put the needs and the concerns of the citizens first, and to pursue goals and
objectives in which he believed would be in the best interests of the City of South
Bend: and
WHEREAS, through John Voorde's efforts, the City of South Bend is truly a more
enriched community in which to raise our families and pursue our careers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
the Common Council hereby publicly commends and thanks COUNCIL MEMBER JOHN VOORDE,
for his eleven years of dedicated public service to our City.
SECTION II. The Common Council publicly acknowledges Council Member Voorde's
countless contributions and selfless dedication to pursue goals, accept new
challenges, and seek new endeavors which would benefit our City.
SECTION III. The Council wishes JOHN VOORDE continued success in furthering his
public service career as he embarks on new challenges as the Portage Township
Assessor, and wishes him the very best in the years ahead.
SECTION IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
STEPHEN LUECKE, LINAS SLAVINSKAS
FIRST DISTRICT FIFTH DISTRICT
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JANUARY 7, 1991
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DONALD NIEZGODSKI, THOMAS ZAKRZEWSKI,
SECOND DISTRICT SIXTH DISTRICT
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WILLIAM SODERBERG, SEAN COLEMAN, AT LARGE
THIRD DISTRICT
LORETTA DUDA, AT LARGE
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A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Members
Zakrzewski and Puzzello made the presentation for the resolution. Mayor Kernan
presented Council Member Voorde with a picture of the sky line of downtown South
Bend and a key to the City. Council Member Luecke made a motion to adopt this
resolution, seconded by Council Member Duda. The resolution was adopted by a roll
call vote of eight ayes.
NEW BUSINESS
Council Member Puzzello made a motion to reappoint Kathleen Cekanski Farrand as
Council Attorney for 1991, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried
on a roll call vote of eight ayes.
There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new,
Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member
Soderberg. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
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