04-27-06 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 27, 2006 Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council hereby publicly commends, honors and will remember forever the life of CORPORAL SCOTT LEE SEVERNS OF THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT, PIN 2018, a highly-decorated member of the South Bend Police Department for his exemplary eight-year law enforcement career in serving and protecting the citizens of our community. Section II. The Common Council recognizes that words cannot capture the heartfelt expressions it wishes to convey especially to the family, friends and law enforcement officers of CORPORAL SCOTT LEE SEVERNSa fallen Police Hero, who , faithfully served as part of the “Thin Blue Line” standing between the lawful and the lawless; who will forever be remembered for his valor, courage, dedication and his ultimate sacrifice, so that others would be safe. Section III . This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor. stth s/Derek D. Dieter, 1 District s/Ervin Kuspa, 6 District nd s/Charlotte D. Pfeifer, 2 District s/Al “Buddy” Kirsits, At Large rd s/Roland Kelly, 3 District s/Timothy A. Rouse, At Large th s/Ann Puzzello, 4 District s/Karen L. White, At Large th s/Dr. David Varner, 5 District s/Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand,Council Attorney Attest: s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor of South Bend Council President Timothy A. Rouse made the presentation for this Resolution by first offering his comments and then reading the Resolution in its entirety. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution, Councilmember Varner made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of seven (7) ayes. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:20 p.m., Councilmember Varner made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of seven (7) ayes. Councilmember Kelly, Vice President, presiding. Councilmember Kelly explained the procedures to be followed for tonight’s meeting in accordance with Article 1, Section 2-11 of the South Bend Municipal Code and that pamphlets were available to the pubic, which outline the Council rules and procedures, and are located on the railing in the Council Chambers. PUBLIC HEARINGS BILL NO. 07-06 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN CLAY TOWNSHIP CONTIGUOUS THEREWITH: COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT #4, JOHN ROY, 54670 WILLIS AVENUE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 5