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The April 10,2000 meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee
was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Roland Kelly at 4:30 p.m. In the Council
Informal Meeting Room.
Persons in attendance included Council Members: Aranowski, Pfeifer,Kelly,King,
Varner,Ujdak, Coleman,Kirsits and White;Mike Wojtysiak, Andrew Spalding,James Campbell,
Cassandra Moran, William Batteast,Marvin Murdock,Terry Bland of the *OUt ttb
'CrtbunM,and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney.
Council Member Kelly noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 00-33
which is a five(5)year residential real property tax abatement request for Habitat for Humanity of
St. Joseph County,Indiana for the property located at 237 Sadie Street.
Cassandra Moran of Community&Economic Development reviewed her report dated
March 22,2000(copy attached). She noted that the project involves the construction of a single
family home of approximately 1,100 square feet which would have an estimated value of$
60,00.00. Habitat will sell the house to a qualified low income family for approximately$
40,000.00 using a no interest loan and mortgage. The project meets the qualifications for a five(5)
year residential tax abatement under§ 2-77.1 of the Iffien4 Municipal tObt.
The Executive Director of Habitat was present and available for questions. Following
discussion, Council Member Ujdak made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Bill No. 00-33 be
recommended favorably. The motion passed.
The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 00-34 which is a five (5) year personal property tax
abatement request for C&C Salvage for the property located at 3231 Gertrude Street.
Cassandra Moran of Community&Economic Development reviewed her reported dated
April 4,2000(copy attached). She noted that the petitioner is in the recycling and manufacturing
business involving scrap metals and solid wastes into recycled metals and useful products. The
petitioner seeks to acquire new manufacturing equipment which would divert scrap metal from land
fills. The approximate cost of this equipment is estimated to be$375,00.00. Five(5)new jobs
would be created. The petitioner meets the criteria of§ 2-84.2 of the goOtttfJ WO Municipal
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Mr. Michael Wojtysiak,the accountant for the petitioner,introduced Mr. James Campbell,
President of the company to the Committee. It was noted that the petitioner intends to clean up the
subject property as much as possible since it does have environmental concerns. Mr. Campbell
noted that as many as ten(10) employees may be hired the first year with that number to double by
the second year.A brochure showing the equipment was shown to the committee. Following
discussion,Council Member Ujdak made a motion, seconded by Council Member Varner that Bill
No. 00-34 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.
The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 00-35 which is a five(5) year personal property tax
abatement request for Parrish Machine,Inc. And Associates Leasing,Inc. For the property located
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Cassandra Moran of Community&Economic Development reviewed her April 4,2000
report(copy attached) which noted that the petitioner propose to purchase an Okum MH-60
horizontal machine center which will be used to machine parts for the turbine industry. The
approximate cost of the machinery is$324,000.00. The report concluded that the petitioner meets
the appropriate provisions of the $ OUt b Vitra if tunitipal tat for the abatement.
Mr. Andrew Spalding, the President of Parrish Machines was available for questions.
Followin g discussion, Council Member Ujdak made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner,that Bill
No. 00-35 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.
The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 00-36 which is a six(6) year real property tax
abatement request for Batteast Warehouse Partnership for the property located at 2102 West
Washington Street.
Cassandra Moran of Community&Economic Development reviewed her April 5,2000
report(copy attached) which noted that the petitioner proposes to build a 12,800 square food steel
warehouse on approximately two(2) acres of land. It would be used for small businesses needing
space for light manufacturing and light industrial. Batteast Construction Company, Inc. Would
occupy part of the warehouse. The report concluded that the petitioner meets the criteria set forth at
§ 2-83.1 of the§bOlit j 3 U !' UUiCiilal tat.
Mr. William L. Batteast was available for questions from the committee. Council Member
Pfeifer noted that the project would be in the Second District and she welcomes this development
noting it would be a tremendous investment to the area.
Following discussion, Council Member Varner made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Kirsits that Bill No. 00-36 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.
Council Member Coleman noted that Mr. Batteast was a former citizen member of the
Parks and Recreation Committee.
There being no further business to come before the Committee,Council Member Kelly
adjourned the meeting at 4:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Council Member Roland Kelly, Chairperson
Community and Economic Development Committee
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