02-12-73 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 12,1973 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) Attorney for K & F Manufacturing. Mr. Lee informed the Council that K & F is a manufacturing con- cern formerly located at 612 West Calvert Street. The firm manufactures what is called "saddles," a part of the printing press industry. He briefly explained the function of the saddles in that they are similar to a bearing in the crankshaft of an automobile and protect the metal. He further indicated that K & F has been in this particular business for many years, presently employing 14 people, and each year, the firm is growing considerably. He mentioned that soon, K & F hopefully would employ approximately 100 people. Councilman Szymkowiak complimented the firm on their many years of service to the community. Councilman Kopczynski asked if K & F was the only company that manufactured these saddles, and Mr. Lee answered that there were other companies manufacturing the saddles but that K & F was the only firm to produce the saddle in a very unique way. Council President Nemeth asked where the plant was located, and Mr. Lee indicated that it was pro- posed to be located in the Granger Industrial Park. Council President Nemeth asked if this proper was within the corporate limits to be annexed, and he suggested that perhaps K & F should be requested to sign a waiver of annexation. Mr. Fedder and Mr. Lee both indicated that they could not give an answer to that question. Council President Nemeth then asked where the Granger Industrial Park was located, and Mr. William Richardson, Director of Public Works, indicated that it was located one -half mile South from Highway 23 on the West side of the road and was North and East of Mishawaka. Mr. Fedder indicated that he would bring up the matter of the waiver of annexation to the Economic Development Commission. Council President Nemeth suggested that this matter be continued and requested the Economic Development Commission to come up with a stand on the subject. Councilman Horvath reminded the Council that they had previously granted execution of a lease and trust indenture to Gentner Packing Company, another firm located outside of the city limits. Council President Nemeth felt that because the matter was overlooked in the Gentner matter, it should not be reason to overlook the matter in the K & F situation. Mr. Fedder then indicated.that there was no general obligation going into this, and Councilman Horvath indicated that perhaps the city should keep the Economic Development Bonds to firms within the city. Councilman Parent .asked where the plant was located at the present time, and Mr. Fedder answered that it was within the city. Councilman Parent suggested that perhaps a separate commission should be set up for the city and county. Mr. Fedder indicated that such a suggestion would be possible, however, the commission could not go into Mishawaka. Councilman Szymkowiak indicated that he had understood this firm to be located in South Bend. It was indicated the firm was located in South Bend but had plans to move to the Granger Industrial Park. Mr. Fedder indicated that this was a problem that the Economic Development Commission was sometimes faced with. He supported the statement that the applicants for the bonds should maintain status within the city. Councilman Szymkowiak indicated that Gentner Packing Company was somewhat of a different situation Mr. Fedder assured the Council that he would take this information back to the Economic Development Commission for their consideration. Councilman Kopczynski mentioned that the city is dealing with an ordinance authorizing the execution of a lease. He indicated that, in these instances, the property is put in the city's or county's name and, therefore, the responsibility of maintaining the sidewalks and streets woulc be the duty of the city or county. He asked for clarification of this. Mr. Fedder informed the Council that the lessee was to maintain the property and also place insurance on the property against liability and injury. He mentioned that all this was covered in the lease agreement. It was mentioned that the Council had not been furnished with a copy of the lease agreement, and Mr. Fedder indicated that the form of the lease is basically the same for all firms applying for the bonds, and that he would furnish the Council with a copy of this form lease. Council President Nemeth asked if K & F would have any objection to signing a waiver of annexa- tion, and Mr. Fedder indicated that he would pose that question to them. Councilman Miller asked what the advantage was of the Granger Industrial Park over the city's industrial park. Councilman Newburn asked if the same employees would be employed at the new location, and Mr. Lee answered that they would be. Councilman Kopczynski asked if there would be public transportation to the new plant. Mr. Fedder indicated that he would have to say no. Council President Nemeth made a motion to continue the ordinance to the February 26, 1973, meeting of the Council, seconded by Councilman Parent. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Councilman Taylor made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Councilman Miller. The motion carried. ATTEST: CITY CLERK REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED APPROVED: Be it remembered that the regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, reconvened in the Council Chambers at 9:07 p.m., Council President Peter J. Nemeth pre- siding. REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MINUTES Your committee on the inspection and supervision of the minutes would respectfully report that they have inspected the minutes of the January 22, 1973, regular meeting of the Council and found them correct. They, therefore, recommend that the same be approved. s/ Peter J. Nemeth s/ Terry S. Miller Councilman Taylor made a motion that the report be accepted as read and placed on file and the minutes be approved, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried.