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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 25, 2016 Those from the public wishing to speak in favor of the resolution: Ann Puzzuello, 1247 E. LaSalle, expressed her respect for Phil St. Clair. She stated her last eight years on the Council she was the chair of the PARC Committee and worked very closely with Phil. She stated she was always so impressed with the respect that his employees had for him and how much everyone valued his expertise. She gave a few examples of all the problems that he addressed and fixed during his tenure. Aaron Perri, Director of the Parks Department, stated the first thing people tell him when they hear he is the new Park's Director is that he has big shoes to fill. He reported that the average employee has worked with the Parks Department for nineteen (19) years and that certainly does not happen without a great leader. He thanked Phil for his service and continuing his great work. Dr. Ferlic, 1128 Georgiana South Bend, wanted to thank Phil for his service and for his personal advice and friendship. He stated he decided to come and live in South Bend because of people like Phil. There was no one present from the public wishing to speak against the resolution. Mr. St. Clair thanked everyone for the wonderful comments. He thanked his family for all the support they have given him during these past years. He stated it has been great working with the Council and the past administrations over the years. He hopes he left behind a better parks system than what it was twenty three (23) years ago. Councilmember Dr. Varner made a motion to accept Resolution 16 -05. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICES Representing the city administration will be James Mueller, Chief of Staff. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:24 p.m. Councilmember Karen White made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic, Chairperson, presiding. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic explained the procedures to be followed for tonight's meeting in accordance with Article 1, Section 2 -11 of the South Bend Municipal Code. PUBLIC HEARINGS Bill No. 72 -15 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND REQUESTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3055 EDISON ROAD, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Oliver Davis, Chairperson, reported the Zoning & Annexation Committee met and sends this bill to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Mathew Chappuies, Area Plan Commission with offices on the 11th Floor of the County -City Building, was the presenter for the bill. Mr. Chappuies explained this bill will rezone to Office Buffer District. The property is located just west of Hickory and Edison, at the current site is a single family home which has been equipped as a beauty salon. Mr. Chappuies presented photos of the existing site. The purpose of the rezoning is to help the petitioner sell the property which will be more attractive under this zoning as opposed to the special site plan which limited the 2