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REGULAR MEETING MAY 23, 2016 Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to adopt Bill 16 -52 by acclamation. Councilmember Dr. David Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember Karen White made a motion to suspend the rules to hear Bill 16 -53. Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Bill 16 -53 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA PUBLICLY HONORING THOMAS "TD" DAVIS FOR WINNING THE 2016 INTERNATIONAL POWERLIFTING FEDERATION'S SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT JUNIOR DIVISION WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN SOUTH AFRICA Councilmember Oliver Davis invited Thomas Davis to come to the podium as well as his family. He read the resolution in full. James Mueller, Chief of Staff of the Mayor's Office, read a letter from the Mayor congratulating Mr. Davis on his achievement. Councilmebmer Davis invited the public to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse Davis, P.O. Box 10205 South Bend IN, congratulated Thomas Davis on his achievement. He has been a great role model for the people who go to the gym and is a great inspiration to anyone he has been around. He is the true definition of a "gentle giant ". Diane Davis Perry, aunt to Thomas Davis, expressed her pride in Mr. Davis and how he is such a class act. John Perri, jail commander at the Elkhart County Sheriff s Department, Thomas Davis is an officer at the jail. Both he and his brother are shining examples of what we want as correction officers. He has a calming effect with the inmates and it has nothing to do with his size. They teach the inmates what its like to be a man in today's world. Thomas Davis thanked everyone for their kind words. He added it wasn't the Junior Division he won because he was bumped up. It was an honor to represent the City. Mr. Davis stated to Councilmember Randy Kelly that his father, Roland Kelly, was a big part of his life and a mentor. He stated this is not the end and we are going to win again next year. The Councilmembers all expressed their gratitude and thanks towards Mr. Davis for representing the City as well he does. Councilmember Dr. David Varner made a motion to adopt Bill 16 -53 by acclamation. Councilmember Karen White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICES Representing the city administration will be James Mueller. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:32 p.m. Councilmember Dr. David Varner made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) 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