02-24-14 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 2014 throughout the years I've been able to pick up the phone and call him. I always been able to count on Derek to give me good advice and what's right for my situation. I am happy for his decision to retire. I wish that more people had a chance to come in contact with him. All employers need a person just like you. Best wishes in your retirement. Resident, of 1501 N Huey- Derek is role model, he was my hero. I lost my Dad when I was 8 years old. It was very hard for me. He taught me how to play sports. Now I'm a MMA fighter, that all been all my life, fighting. He gave me goals and values to look up to. Without him I don't know where I would have ended up. I see a little bit him me when I help out area kids. In 17 years he never forgot about me. I am one of the lives he has changed in this community. I have to go work but I had to come here and let you know I love you for everything that you did for me. Resident, of 11951 Burbank — I grew up on Bowman St, South Bend has always been one of the most magical places I have ever been around the world. I am very proud to call it my own. My favorite place is Howard Park, I lost a lot of teeth, gave some blood, it's my favorite place I love South Bend. Think of old cops like Jim Switzer and what they did and needed to be in my life. I am not concerned traffic tickets, arrest, I am happy you were a conduit in the community. You helped young people become better men. I met him a millhouse fundraiser for the hall of fame. After knowing him for the last 10 -12 year, I learned what he says is exactly what's going to happen. I want to thank you on behalf of everyone I know in this city. I think your next chapter will be better than your first. Thank you for your service. Resident, of 334 W 7' St. — I want to honor a great American and city servant but then I heard Fred Ferlic isn't going to retire. I guess I will say something nice about my good friend Derek Dieter. I have known him as friend, as a Dad, as an office, as a coach, and as a councilman. I remember when Derek asked a kid in the hall if he'd been in the weight room this week and he proudly responded twice. Derek was the only one in that kid's life to ask him if he'd done his workouts. During summer works, just after a young man had been stabbed, there were 66 young men there to stay off the streets and do something positive. Derek told the fellas go find the young man's who had been stabbed brother and get him in here and off the streets. Derek always had passion. Too many complain about the darkness not many are lighting candles. Behind every good man is a good woman who couldn't be more surprised. Susie should be congratulated tonight as well. Resident, of 18483 Brussel Dr. - I am pleased to add my voice to the praise of Derek Dieter as a police officer over the years. Congratulation. Thank you for serving and protecting. Resident, of 325 N Studebaker- Thank you for your exceptional dedication to the C.O.P.E. with House Authority. Where retired police officer patrol Housing Authority Properties. The requirement was officers had to be able to interact well on the one on one basis. Initiative to eliminate illegal drugs and crimes in the housing authority areas. Derek commitment the residents and young people changed many lives. At an event for the C.O.P.E. at the Kroc Center we highlight young people who got involved as kids and become role model as adults. The young men spoke about Dieter's effect on their lives. When I went to Cove stadium I notice Derek there with another South Bend Housing Authority youth right by his side. During the conversation I learned about Derek commitment to the young man is his family. Something never change I noticed you were asking this kids the same questions you were asking kids 25 years ago: are you listening to your mom, did you do your homework, and what type of grades are you getting? His is impact on young people Today is as strong as it was 25 years ago. Commend on all of your years of service and congratulate you on your retirement. Resident, of 211 S. Michigan St. — Thank you from me to you. Thank you for being an example of service. Sometimes we get blogged down in what separates us from one another. Too often we forget attributes like integrity do not require a person to do everything that you like. Don't need to love soldier's decision. I understand now there are choices that will not make everyone happy. That does not mean there isn't work to be done. I believe Derek get it's done. See work that needed to be done and he put his best foot forward to get it done. So please join me in applauding a man willing to do the work.