HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-14-08 Community & Economic Development Committee MinutesCOMMUNITY 8~ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The April 14, 2008 meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee of the
South Bend Common Council was called to order by Ann Puuello, Member of the Community
and Economic Development Committee at 3:15 p.m. in the Council's Informal Meeting Room.
Persons in attendance included Council Member's Timothy Rouse, Tom LaFountain, David
Varner, Oliver Davis; Catherine Andres, Citizen Member, Mark Smith, Citizen Member, Kathleen
Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney, Jamie Loo, Don Inks, Bob Mathia, John Voorde, City Clerk.
Committee Members present, Karen L. White, Member; Ann Puzzello, Member
BILL N0.08-30
Bob Mathia from Economic Development reported that the petitioner had fulfilled all protocols of
the abatement application resulting in a favorable recommendation from Community and
Economic Development. Though final company plans were not available Mathia reported the
petitioner, a manufacturer of consumable dental products was consolidating administrative
operations in South Bend. This would create 35 new jobs and retain 61. At a 7 year abatement
schedule indicates $277,908 would be abated and $213, 964 would be paid in taxes. Bernie
Bolka a VP of Heraeus Kulzer, the petitioner explained the company's intentions further. After
brief discussion on a motion by Council Member Karen White, seconded by Citizen Member
Catherine Andres and unanimously supported, the bill went to Council favorably.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Puuello
adjourned the meeting at 3:24 p.m.
Re ectfully Sub ed,
nn Puzzello, Member
Community and Economic Development Committee