01-26-04 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 26, 2004 s/Charlotte D. Pfeifer, Second District s/Ervin Kuspa, Sixth District s/Roland Kelly, Third District s/Sean Coleman, At Large s/Ann Puzzello, Fourth District s/Al "Buddy"Kirsits, At Large s/David Varner, Fifth District s/Karen L. White, At Large s/Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand ATTEST: s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor Councilmember Puzzello made the presentation for this Resolution by reading it in its entirety and presenting it to Derek D. Dieter. Derek thanked the Council for this great honor and noted that the Resolution will hang in the 1st District Council Office on the 4th Floor of the County- City Building. Derek proudly accepts this Resolution not only for himself but for the dedicated officers who have served and are currently serving on the SWAT Team. It's a reminder of their integrity, dedication, and commitment to be a SWAT Team member. SWEARING IN OF CITIZEN STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS City Clerk John Voorde swore in three Citizen Members of the Common Council Citizen Standing Committees: Isabel Gonzalez, Health and Public Safety. Catherine Ruszkowski, Health and Public Safety and Personnel and Finance. Mike Keen, Personnel and Finance. APPOINTMENT OF ROLAND KELLY AS A MEMBER OF THE AREA PLAN COMMISSION AND CHARLOTTE PFEIFER AS AN ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE AREA PLAN COMMISSION Councilmember Coleman made a motion to appoint Councilmember Roland Kelly as a Member of the Area Plan Commission and Councilmember Charlotte Pfeifer as an Alternate Member of the Area Plan Commission. Councilmember Puzzello seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. 1ST ANNUAL YOUTH COUNCIL UPDATE Andrew B. Jones, 1913 Briar Way, South Bend, IN 46614 gave the 1st Annual Youth Council Update. Mr. Jones updated the Common Council on the activities, initiatives and goals that the Youth Council is striving for. Mr. Jones encouraged the youth of South Bend to stay involved and participate in local government. Mr. Jones stated that on behalf of the Youth Council they look forward toward growth and change for the City of South Bend. SWEARING IN OF CITY DEPARTMENT HEADS Mayor Stephen J. Luecke swore in City Department Heads. MAYOR'S STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mayor Stephen J. Luecke presented to the Council the annual State of the City address. A written copy of the Mayor's address is available in the City Clerk's office and on the official City of South Bend website. RECESS Councilmember Coleman made a motion for a five (5) minute recess following the Mayor's presentation. Councilmember Puzzello seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:45 p.m. Councilmember Kuspa made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember Coleman, Chairperson Committee of the Whole, presiding. -4- _ .