12/10/07 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 10, 2007 Section II. Council Member Kuspa will be fondly remembered for his kind and gentle spirit; his many words of inspiration; for working closely with the Rum Village Partnership Center; for being actively involved with the many "Weed and Seed" activities which are positively impacting many residential neighborhoods in the 6th District; for his advice and counsel while serving for many years as the Chairperson of the Council's Zoning and Annexation Committee; and for his positive input as a member of several City Negotiating Teams who successfully reached agreement with representatives of the South Bend Fire Department, the South Bend Police Department and the Teamsters who then ratified such wage and benefit packages. Section III. The South Bend Common Council sincerely wishes 6th District Council Member Ervin Kuspa improved health, and hopes that Rev. Mr. Ervin Kuspa and his beloved wife of fifty-two (52) years, Verna, all the best in the years ahead, and sends them a heartfelt DZIEKUJE on behalf of the entire city, with all of us looking forward to saying DZIENDOBRYto each of you in the years ahead. Section IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor. s/Derek D. Dieter, 1st District s/Roland "Randy" Kelly, 3rd District s/Ann Puzzello, 4th District s/Dr. David Varner, 5th District s/Ervin Kuspa, 6th District s/Al "Buddy" Kirsits, At Large s/Timothy A. Rouse, At Large s/Karen L. White, At Large s/Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney Attest: s/John Voorde, City Clerk Adopted this 14th day of December, 2007 s/Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor of South Bend Councilmember Ann Puzzello, 1247 East LaSalle Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution by reading it in its entirety and presenting it to Councilmember Kuspa. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There was no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution. Councilmember Kuspa thanked the employees of the City of South Bend, City Clerk John Voorde and his staff, the Mayor, members of the Council and especially the residents of the Sixth district for whom it was a privilege to serve. Additionally, Councilmembers White, Kirsits, Pfeifer, Dieter, Rouse offered comments and thanked Councilmember Kuspa for this years of service on the Council. Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to adopt this Resolution by acclamation. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried. RESOLUTION NO. 3816-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PUBLICLY COMMENDING 3RD DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER ROLAND "RANDY" KELLY FOR HIS ADMIRABLE SERVICE AND SINCERE DEDICATION IN COMPLETING WITH DISTINCTION AND RENEWED VIGOR HIS LATE FATHER'S COUNCIL TERM 4