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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-22-88 Human Resources & Economic Development Qiamur Sr- part • Ma tit Menuaau &mu t of tit CV of itao fit HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The February 22, 1988 meeting of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee was called to order by its. Chairman, Councilman Steve Luecke at 5:00 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Councilmen: Niezgodski, Soderberg, Puzzello, Slavinskas, Zakrzewski, Coleman, Duda, Voorde, and Luecke; Barbara A. Keener, Hedy Robinson, James, Wensits, Keith Krueger, Ann Kolata, and Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand. Councilman Luecke then introduced members of the Committee: Councilman Lee Slavinskas, Vice Chairman, Councilman Loretta Duda, Councilman Sean Coleman, and himself as Chairman. Councilman Luecke then asked if there were any amendments or corrections to the minutes of the last Committee meeting. There were none. Councilman Luecke then noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Resolution No. 88-8 which would designate the property known as 411.West Indiana Avenue as an economic revitalization area for purposes of real property tax abatement. Hedy Robinson then reviewed the memorandum dated February 19, 1988 from the Department of Economic Development (copy attached) . It was noted that the project will maintain twenty permanent full time jobs and two existing permanent part time jobs. The project would also include changes both to the exterior and interior of the structure. The business • would include commercial printing and lithography, type setting and related work. It was further noted that the area in question is not within a tax abatement area, however, the project qualifies for meeting a specific SIC classification. The Council Attorney inquired as to whether the tax rates incorporated within the Resolution were correct and the Committee was advised that they were. Councilman Slavinskas questioned where the prior owner of the building was now located and was advised that Martin Machine had relocated to Roseland. It was further noted that the petitioner qualified for a three year real property tax abatement. Following further discussion Councilman Coleman made a motion seconded by Councilman Slavinskas that Resolution No. 88-8 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. •v• ..... .. .. rust$•w$«• CO - The Committee then reviewed Resolution No. 88-9 which would designate the property located at 3606 Gagnon as an economic revitalization area for purposes of real property tax abatement. Hedy Robinson then reviewed the memorandum dated February 19, 1988 from the Department of Economic Development (copy attached) . It was noted that the project would create between 60 to 70 new permanent jobs within the first year and would maintain 25 existing permanent full time jobs and twenty existing permanent part time jobs. The petitioner purposes to sell the land to RNWJ Partnership to construct an office/warehouse facility. Tru-Green, Inc. would then use the facility. This operation would include land fertilization, weed, insect and disease control to both commercial and residential properties. It was further noted that the petitioner qualifies for a ten year real property tax abatement. Mr. Keith Krueger, Division Manager of Tru-Green, Inc. was present for any questions from the Council. Councilman Luecke questioned what the wages would be for the employees, and was advised that they would average between $15, 000. 00 to$20, 000. 00 yearly. Councilman Luecke also questioned whether the jobs would be seasonal. Mr. Krueger noted that they would not since they plan to get into leaf removal, snow removal, etc. The Council Attorney noted that the prior City Council had adopted a Resolution specifically designating an area within the Industrial Park as qualifying for tax abatement. However, since the area in question had changed to a new location, it was her recommendation along with the concurrence of the Department of Economic Development through Ann Kolata that the petitioner must start the procedure again. As a consequence the new Resolution was before this Common Council. Following further discussion Councilman made a motion seconded by Councilman Slavinskas that Resolution No. 88-9 be recommended favorable to Council. The motion passed. Councilman Slavinskas made further inquiry into the leasing arrangement from RNWJ Partnership. It was noted that Tru- Green, Inc. would be paying the real estate taxes. Councilman Luecke noted that he planned to schedule a meeting with members of the Department of Economic Development to discuss tax abatement as well as TIF once the Indiana Legislature was adjourned. It was tenatively hoped that such an educational meeting could take place on March 7 at 4: 00 p.m. 2 t There being no further business to come before the Committee, Councilman Coleman made a motion seconded by Councilman Slavinskas that the meeting be adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Councilman Steve Luecke, Chairman Human Resources and Economic Development Committee SL:srk Attachments 3