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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-22-90 Human Resources & Economic Development OJ immtttrt Rood 1 HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE r ah3 the Omninon fltounrtl of the ettg of i nutlh lOenit: The January 22, 1990 meeting of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by its Chairman Council Member Steve Luecke. The meeting was held in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Slavinskas, Zakrzewski, Luecke, Coleman, Duda, Niezgodski, Voorde, and Puzzello; Ted Leatherman, Margot Doyle, George Wiegand, Earnest Szarwark, Ann Kolata, David Bent, Mr. & Mrs. Melvin W. Hartz, Don Porter, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Council Member Luecke stated that the first item on the agenda was to review Resolution No. 90-3 which is a personal property tax abatement request for Total Composites, Inc. 4 g" for property located at 2629 Foundation Drive. Council Member Luecke then reviewed the report from the Department of Economic Development dated January 17, 1990 (copy attached) . Mr. Ernest Szarwark, an attorney with Barnes & Thornburg, then gave additional information with regard to the proposed project. He noted that the request is for a i. personal property tax abatement for a period of time of five (5) years. He noted that businesses such as John Deere are very anxious for the company to become operational. It has developed new types of resins for the manufacturing of plastics. It is a new type of technology and a very exciting project. It prolongs the "shelf-life" of plastics and would be on the "cutting-edge" of new technology in this area. Mr. Wiegand of Total Composites, Inc. noted that he has received interest in his product from companies and individuals from Australia as well as the United Kingdom. In response to questions raised by Council Member Luecke it was noted that no present equipment is being replaced and that it would all be new equipment. It was also noted that there would be no negative impact on the environment. Mr. Wiegand also noted that his company would be willing to work with ETS in the employment area. It was also noted that the project qualifies specifically under its SIC code. k Following very favorable comments from the Committee, Council Member Slavinskas made a motion seconded by Council X=' Member Duda that Resolution No. 90-3 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed unanimously. F, Ann Kolata then reviewed the report dated January 17, 1990 of the Department of Economic Development for the tax abatement request of Mack Took & Die, Inc. She noted that two additional documents to the report were necessary, one V Human Resources and Economic Development Committee 1-22-90 Page 2 that replaced the current page where the personal property and real property abatement schedule was listed. (copy attached) . The second document given to the committee was a letter dated January 18, 1990 from Mr. Jack Mathews, Building Commissioner, verifying that the zoning is proper for the proposed use (copy attached) . All of this documentation was taken into consideration when the committee reviewed Resolutions No. 90-4 which is a three year real property tax abatement request on behalf of the company and also Resolution No. 90-5 which is a five year personal property request on behalf of the company for the property located at 2820 Viridian Street in South Bend. Mr. David Bent, the Attorney for the petitioner, then gave additional information. He showed blueprints of the proposed building. He noted that the business began as a two person operation which has grown substantially. It has both medical and aerospace application. Mr. Hartz then reviewed the various dimensions of the project. He noted that there current operation has no floor space left. They are currently renting. He also indicated that he would be willing to work with ETS but stressed that all employees would have to be qualified since it is a very skilled area. Council Member Luecke specifically noted for the record that the proposed project qualifies for tax abatement due to its SIC code. After much favorable discussion, Council Member Slavinskas made a motion seconded by Council Member Duda that Resolution Nos. 90-4 and 90-5 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed unanimously. The Committee then reviewed Sustitute Bill No. 118-89 (copy attached) which would appropriate $556, 000 received from the State of Indiana Department of Human Services, Emergency Shelter Grant Program. Mr. Ted Leatherman from the Bureau of Housing then reviewed the Bill. He noted that it would provide monies for services to the homeless and youth at risk. More specifically, the funds would be used to defray part of the costs in providing meals at the Center for the Homeless and at the Youth Service Bureau Safe Station. Council Member Slavinskas questioned the procedure with regard to youths do not want parental involvement initially. Council Member Duda noted that each case is handled on a case by case basis. Council Member Niezgodski noted that DPW also gets involved with such types of requests. Following discussion, Council Member Voorde made a motion seconded by Council Member Duda that Substitute Bill No. 118-89 be recommended favorably to Council. t Human Resources and Economic Development Committee 1-22-90 Page 3 Council Member Luecke then gave further information with regard to Bill No. 119-89 which would amend the tax abatement procedures. He noted that there was an extensive review on the revised Bill at Friday's Committee meeting. In light of the fact that additional discussion is needed, and preparation of final revisions and maps, he would be requesting that the Bill be continued to the February 12th meeting of the Common Council. There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 5: 05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Steve Luecke, Chair Person Human Resources and Economic Development Committee SL:srk Attachments