12-28-92 Human Resources & Economic Development

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c CommftU* Ztport HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE go Os Common tountfl of the City of South ettb: The December 28, 1992 meeting of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Roland Kelly at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Luecke, Coleman, Puzzello, Washington, Kelly, Slavinskas, Zakrzewski, Ladewski; George Herendeen, Kevin Horton, William Eagan, Ralph Komasinski, Don Inks, Mike Beitzinger, Don Porter and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Council Member Kelly noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 188- 92 which would amend Article VI of Chapter 2 of the Municipal Code addressing "Tax Abatement Procedures". Mr. Don Inks reviewed the Bill. He noted that in light of the information provided previously (copy attached) that fee increases would be necessary. He noted that if the suggested fee increases were in place for the 1992 calendar year, that through October of this year, there would have been paid to the City$23,000.00. The Council attorney questioned whether the City Clerk's fee should be adjusted since it has remained at that amount since the inception of this Bill. She also noted that there was no charge incorporated within the suggested fee structure for the amount of time spent with her office and Mr. Beitzinger with regard to the review of each petition. Council Member Slavinskas questioned whether all of the fees should be paid up front. Mr. Inks stated that it is his understanding that currently fees are paid and receipted into the miscellaneous revenue account. He is suggesting that a portion of the fee be paid to offset the operating expenses of the specific department. The Council Attorney questioned what would be receipted back to a petitioner if a tax abatement is taken away. She suggested that specific language to clarify this situation be incorporated. The Council President noted that he would prepare amendatory language on this topic. Following further discussion, Council Member Slavinskas made a motion, seconded by Council Member Washington, that Bill No. 118-92 with the proposed amendment be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Resolution No. 92-97 which is a three year real property tax abatement for Policemen's Federal Credit Union. Mr. George Herendeen, the attorney for the Petitioner, made the presentation after the review of the report by Mr. Mike Beitzinger (copy attached). Mr. Herendeen noted that they would be leaving their new building on Lafayette Street to the Main Street location. He further noted that even in light of the proposed tax abatement that the Petitioner would be paying more taxes at the new location. Council Member Ladewksi asked who is eligible to join the Policemen's Federal Credit Union, and Mr. Herendeen listed the Board based clientele. The general manager of the Policemen's Federal Credit Union also noted that civilians are permitted under certain circumstances to be members. There are over 3100 members of the Union.