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The next item for consideration was Bill No. 12 -38, a request for approval of a five year <br />personal property tax abatement for R2 Diagnostics. Kathy Hahn of Community & <br />Economic Development reported positive scrutiny by the City. Jeff McGowan from <br />Kruggel- Lawton made a brief presentation for the petitioner. The company owner. Mr. <br />Morris, was present to answer any questions. <br />After brief discussion by the Council Gavin Ferlic moved the bill be forward favorably. <br />Karen White seconded the motion and all affirmed. <br />The final bill considered, 12 -39, was a 5 year personal property abatement request from <br />Federal Mogul. The company is in the business of producing automotive use pistons and <br />intends to invest in new state of the art production equipment to afford them a <br />competitive edge. Kathy Hahn reported all qualifications past and present wee met or <br />exceeded. Charles O'Connor plant manager was present to answer questions. After brief <br />discussion Gavin Ferlic moved the bill go forward favorably. Karen White seconded and <br />all approved. <br />The last item on the agenda gave Huey Scobey a chance to present a case to name a <br />prominent roadway (he suggests LWW) in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. <br />Currently the inner belt from W. Washington to LWW carries the MLK designation. <br />This street portion has no addresses and is seen by Mr. Scobey and others as a slight to <br />Dr. King. In the discussion that followed Henry Davis said the Council itself cannot <br />name streets. Valerie Schey wondered if the feds or the state had authority over LWW. <br />Derek Dieter suggested local business be contacted before a decision is made. Dr. Davis <br />Varner felt the BPW be sent a letter from the Council requesting a more prominent <br />thoroughfare carry King's name. Citizen Sam Brow spoke in support and Mayor <br />Buttigieg said he could act on the request. <br />There being no further business to come before the committee at this time, Chairperson <br />Henry Davis, Jr. adjourned the meeting at 4:53 p.m. <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br />Henry Davis, Jr. Chairperson <br />Community & Economic Development <br />