08-12-02 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2002 SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approved by the Mayor. s/Roland Kelly Member of the Common Council Mr. Andrew Jackson, Director, Ely Chemical Company Ltd., Lisle Lane, Ely, United Kingdom, made the presentation for this Resolution. Mr. Jackson noted that the Ely Chemical Company specializes in the research, development and manufacture of chemicals, particularly chemical blends for use in aerospace engineering, nuclear, iron and steel and the automotive industries. They desire to be located in South Bend to support and to further establish a business that has been growing in the United States over the past few years and in particular to be able to service much bigger contracts economically and to reduce the amount of shipping and transportation that they are having to make from the United Kingdom. These include military contracts, and contracts with major businesses in and around Indiana particularly Rolls - Royce, United Airlines, Honeywell as well as the automotive industry in the locality. He noted that their request for tax abatement is an important step for them and they look for this facility to be their manufacturing base and distribution center for the United States, Canada and South America. Mr. Jackson further noted that they look forward to being in South Bend with employment coming from the area. Mr. Jackson thanked the Council for their support and the welcome they have received. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution, Councilmember Coleman made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. BILLS - FIRST READING BILLS NO. 58 -02 FIRST READING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2254 PORTAGE AVENUE IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had first reading. Councilmember Pfeifer made a motion to refer this bill to the Area Plan Commission. Councilmember King seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NO. 59 -02 FIRST READING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR VACANT PROPERTY LYING SOUTH AND ADJACENT TO 4122 SOUTH MAIN STREET IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had first reading. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the Area Plan Commission. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. In