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REGULAR MEETING December 9, 2019 employment, housing, education and public accommodations. Gavin also supported the creation of the Riverfront Development District. He was also the lead sponsor of a bill which expanded the ban on smoking in bars, taverns, casinos, private clubs and tobacco shops. More recently, Gavin was primarily responsible for an ordinance that promotes safety on the roads by banning drivers from using their cell phones within city limits; and, Whereas, while on the Common Council, Gavin served as Chairperson for the Committee of the Whole as well as the Chairperson of the Community Investment Committee. Gavin also served as Vice -Chairperson for both the Information & Technology and Personnel & Finance Committees; and, Whereas, Gavin has worked tirelessly to serve our community in many capacities and to establish South Bend as a safe and flourishing city for all its residents. Councilmember Tim Scott continued, Now, therefore, be it Proclaimed by the Common Council Members as follows: Section One (I). On behalf of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, and the Members of the South Bend Common Council, we are pleased to publicly recognize and honor Gavin Ferlic for his dedication and work on behalf of the residents of South Bend. Section Two II . We look forward to your continued leadership in the City in whatever position you choose in the next phase of your community involvement. Signed this 9`h day of December in the year 2019 in the City of South Bend, the County of St. Joseph, in the State of Indiana. Approved this 9`h day December 2019. Council President Tim Scott stated, I will say, 1 think in general for this, Gavin led with a quiet deminer and was very concise on his words. Councilmember Dr. Oliver Davis made a motion to adopt Bill No. 19-87. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Karen White and carried with a voice vote of seven (7) ayes. Councilmember Jo M. Broden stated, I meant to bring this up in old business, but we will just consider it as new business. I would like to take just a couple minutes to enjoin prayers and thoughts of this Council and our community for Commissioner Andy Kostielney for successful healing and a speedy and a full recovery, and for blessings of strength and support by his family and friends as they accompany him in this challenge before them all. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Brandy McGee, 2631 Prairie Avenue, South Bend, IN, spoke about ongoing issues with mold that she has encountered at her place of residence which is at the Prairie Apartments in South Bend, IN. She was seeking assistance from the Council. Jason Banicki, 3822 Ford Street, South Bend, IN, spoke about his opposition to the number of Dollar Stores that are in South Bend, issues that he has with Grey Steel which is located in South Bend, IN. Mr. Banicki also spoke about the Council meeting minutes being behind for online viewing. Sharon Banicki, 3822 Ford Street, South Bend, IN stated, I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Some of you I'll see after the first (1st) of the year, the rest of you, I wish the best for you. I'm sure I'll see you around. Thanks. Graham Sparks, 526 S. Frances Street, South Bend, IN made comments to each leaving Common Council member to thank each of them for their dedication and their service to the City of South Bend. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council President Tim Scott adjourned the meeting at 11:50 p.m. 26