09-26-94 Community & Economic Development

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emadt eo lit Inittu *.tport: Community and Economic Development tbt Common toutttiU of t e Qtitt of South IStnb: The September 26, 1994 meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Roland Kelly at 4:55 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Luecke, Kelly, Puzzello, Washington, Duda, Slavinskas, Coleman, Zakrzewski, and Ladewski; Mike Beitzinger, William Eagen,John Broden,David Merkin,Dennise Sullivan, Carry Levin, Carl Littrell, Don Porter, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand First item on the agenda was to review Resolution No. 94-88 which is a Tax Abatement request for the property located at 1145-1305 Prairie Ave.Mr. Mike Beitzinger reviewed the report dated July 5, 1994 (copy attached). It noted that the project calls for the purchase and installation of two Hydraulic Pedestal Cranes and a wire line. Total project costs are estimated at$1,280,000.00, and would create 16 new permanent jobs. The Council Attorney then provided a hand-out to each of the Committee Members which contained a copy of the state law authorizing the Council to establish general standards and reasonable conditions with regard to new manufacturing equipment. Also attached was ro osed language for a new section 9 with current section 10 of the P P Resolution to be amended prepared by the City Legal Department. Mr John Broden of the City Attorney's office then reviewed the background information and the need for such an amendment to the Resolution. Mr. David Merkin, the Attorney for the petitioner noted that the law suit regarding noise levels by the City was dismissed. He stated that the decibels levels requested are an impossible standard. Mr. Carry Levin then spoke before the Committee. He stated that despite the request from the Common Council at the last Committee hearing and Council meeting, that he did not have any information available with regard to noise levels of the new equipment in question. He stated however that he is seeking information from a company in France. Council Member Slavinskas questioned whether the cranes would be replacing current ones and was advised that they were. It was noted that they are currently using diesel cranes which would be replaced by Hydraulic Cranes. Mr. Levin also noted in response to Council Member Slavinskas that they could further insulate the pedestals of the cranes. Council Member Zakrzewski stated that he is concerned in light of the fact that the requested noise levels of the new manufacturing equipment had not be provided. He stated that there is absolutely no proof before this Council with regard to what the noise levels would be. He noted that residents can hear noise as far away as three blocks and they continue to be awakened between the hours of 2:00 to 4:00 A.M. He further stated that he wants something built into the Resolution other than the judicial system. Council Member Washington voiced a potential equal protection argument.