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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-08-96 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING JANUARY 8, 1996 bill. He indicated this vacation is for the Firemen's Credit Union, and they desire to reduce the amount of vehicle traffic going through the alley, as well as make the area more secure. Council Member Coleman made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Council Member Coleman made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried. ATTEST: C ty lerk REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED ATTEST: C�� Chairman G Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 7:23 p.m. Council President Kelly presiding, and nine members present. BILLS, THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 8652 -96 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 237 N. MICHIGAN STREET, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Washington. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 8653 -96 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF SOUTH MAIN STREET RUNNING SOUTH FROM WEST GARST STREET; AND THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY WEST OF SOUTH MICHIGAN STREET RUNNING WEST FROM SOUTH MICHIGAN STREET SITUATED IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA This bill had third reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to amend this bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass this bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Washington. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes and one nay (Council Member Pfeifer.) RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 2327 -96 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1024 SOUTH MAIN STREET, TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A 3- YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR M & K ASSOCIATES WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 1024 South Main, South Bend IN, and which is particularly described as follows: REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 8, 1996 Lot numbered Five (5) as shown on the recorded Plat of Studebaker Corridor Fourth Minor Subdivision, recorded May 7, 1993, in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana, as Instrument No. 9315731 with said real estate having the following Key No. 18 8001 0036 an Economic Revitalization Area; and WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6- 1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic revitalization area have been met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for Real property tax abatement only and is limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted Real property tax deduction for a period of ten (10) years, and further determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et sea. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/Roland-Kelly Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Michael Trippel, a representative of M & K, made the presentation. He indicated they were going to construct a facility which will house Hydronic & Steam Equipment Company, at an estimated cost of $200,000. Council Member Washington made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2328 -96 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1215 SOUTH WALNUT STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 46619, TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR LOCK JOINT TUBE INC. LARGE DIAMETER TUBE MILL PROJECT WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 1215 S. Walnut, South Bend IN, and which is particularly described as follows: REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 8, 1996 Pt NW 1/4 Sec 14 & NE 1/4 Sec 15 -37 -2E Beg 932.75' South of SW corner of Sample and Walnut with said real estate having the following Key Nos. 18 8021 0845.04, 18 8002 0115, 18 8006 0282, 18 8006 028201, 18 8006 0285, 18 8006 028501, 18 8002 0116, as an Economic Revitalization Area; and WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic revitalization area have been met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for Personal property tax abatement only and is limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted Personal property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years, and further determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 et sea. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s /Roland Kelly Member of the Common Council Michael Kaser, vice president of Finance and Administration for Lock Joint, made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated they plan to purchase and install a mill for the manufacture of large diameter electric welded steel tubing. He indicated this would be their seventh mill. He indicated the total cost of this project will be approximately $2.5 million. Council Member Washington made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2329 -96 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3722 FOUNDATION COURT, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 46628, AND 4207 MAYFLOWER ROAD, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 46628, TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A 5 YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR O -T -D CORPORATION WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 8, 1996 known as 3722 Foundation Court, 4207 Mayflower, South Bend IN, and which is particularly described as follows: 5.72 acres, irregular tract South side Foundation Court beginning 318.73 feet East and 528.34 feet North of South West corner South East Quarter being Lot 6 -5; Airport Industrial Park, phase 3, Section 28 -38E. and Lot 1 Crossroads Industrial Complex Minor Subdivision (Inst. 8114750) being a part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 20, Township 38 North, Range 2 East, German Township, City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana with said real estate having the following Key Nos. 25 1010 040018 and 25 1018 06162 as an Economic Revitalization Area; and WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic revitalization area have been met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for Personal property tax abatement only and is limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted Personal property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years, and further determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 et sea. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s /Roland Kelly Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Tom Hoffman, vice president of O -T -D, made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated this project is for the purchase and installation of $1,100,000 worth of equipment for manufacturing aluminum containers. He indicated the equipment will be located on Foundation Court, and Mayflower Road. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Washington. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2330 -96 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WEST EWING AVENUE, PRAIRIE AVENUE AND LOCUST ROAD RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR REAL PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL TAX ABATEMENT FOR EMERSON FOREST, LLC LJ 1 1 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 8, 1996 WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as a Residentially distressed Area for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as Southeast corner of West Ewing Avenue, Prairie Avenue and Locust Road, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: A parcel of land being part of the west half of the northeast quarter of Section 22, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, Portage Township, Saint Joseph County, Indiana, described as follows: Commencing at the northwest corner of said quarter section: thence north 890 35' 35" EAST (Bearing Assumed) along the north line of said quarter section, a distance of 1303.09 feet; thence South 00 16' 29" east along the west right -of -way line of Grant Street; a distance of 179.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 00 16' 29" east long said right -of -way a distance of 27.00 feet; thence north 890 35' 35" east to the east line of west half of said quarter section; a distance of 30.00 feet; thence south 00 16' 29" East along said East line a distance of 30.00 feet; thence South 00 16' 29" east along said east line to the south line of said quarter section a distance of 2405.46 feet; thence S. 880 34' 19" West along said south line to a point being 152.9 feet east of the west line of said quarter section; a distance of 1193.09 feet; thence north Oo 00' 12" east parallel with the west line of said quarter to the southeast corner of Elmer Boocher Minor Subdivision as recorded (instrument number 8627026) a distance of 1160.66 feet; thence north 00 00' 48" west along the east line of said minor subdivision to the south line of peaks 1st addition a distance of 1018.02 feet; thence north 610 29' 37" east along the south line of Peaks 1st Addition, a distance of 584.00 feet; thence continuing along said south line north 890 35' 35" east a distance of 638.00 feet to the point of beginning (containing 68.8 acres more or less). Subject to any easements, covenants or restrictions or record. with said real estate having the following Key Numbers 18- 8154 -5545 and 18- 8154 - 5545.01, respectively, as a Residentially Distressed Area; and WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for a residentially distressed area have been met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as a Residentially Distressed Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for Real Property tax abatement only and is limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted Real property tx deduction for a period of five (5) years, and further determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 8, 1996 Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 et seq. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Roland Kelly Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Mary Booth, a representative of Emerson Forest, made the presentation for the resolution. She indicated they planned to develop land in the Rum Village area for single family residences. She indicated the homes will be from 800 to 1400 square feet. She indicated this should be good boost for the Rum village area. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to recommend this bill to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2331 -96 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2303 N. BENDIX DRIVE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 46628, TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR MIDWEST WINDOWS & DOORS, INC. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 2303 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend IN, and which is particularly described as follows: A part of the Southeast quarter of Section 28, Township 38 North, Range 2 East German Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section; thence North 90 degrees 00100" West 470 feet along the south line of said Section; thence North 0 degrees 00100" west 40 feet to a point on the north boundary of Lathrop Street, said point being the point of beginning of this description; thence north 0 degrees 00'00" West 749.36 feet; thence southeasterly 540.35 feet along an arc to the right having a radius of 506.47 feet subtended by a long chord having a bearing of South 56 degrees 32' 00" East a length of 515.09 feet to the West boundary of Bendix Drive; thence South 0 degrees 02'06" east 435.34 feet along said boundary; thence south 44 degrees 54'22" west 42.43 feet to the north boundary of Lathrop Street; thence North 90 degrees 00'00" West 400.00 feet along said North boundary to the point of beginning. with said real estate having the following Key No. 25- 1010 -0408 an Economic Revitalization Area; and WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic revitalization area have been met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 8, 1996 South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for Personal property tax abatement only and is limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted Personal property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years, and further determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 et seq. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Roland Kelly Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. James Lesko, president, made the presentation for the resolution. They had purchased the company from Fiberlux in October, and are in the business of manufacturing vinyl windows and patio doors for replacement and new construction markets, in a five surrounding state area. He indicated they were requesting this abatement to purchase equipment to be more competitive. He indicated 49 jobs would be retained, and two jobs created. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Duda. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 88 -95 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY - THE SECOND NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF SOUTH EDDY STREET, FROM THE NORTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF EAST SUNNYMEDE STREET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY NORTH OF SUNNYMEDE STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 111 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 14 FEET. PART SITUATED IN WHITCOMB AND KELLER'S SUNNYMEDE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, SAINT JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and third reading on January 22, and refer it to the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried. BILL NO. 1 -96 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA APPROPRIATING $150,000.00 FROM THE COVELESKI IMPROVEMENT FUND (FUND NO. 401) This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and third reading on January 22, and refer it to the Parks Committee, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to set bill nos. 62 and 75- 95 for public hearing and third reading on January 22, and refer them to the Zoning and Annexation Committee, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 8, 1996 Joyce Boaler, 1606 Hillsdale, congratulated the Fire Department on a job well done; welcomed the new Council Members; congratulated Sean Coleman for being against the jail at the airport; and indicated that she heard the Palais Royale was for sale and hoped the City did not give it away. Jim Cierzniak, 1156 E. Victoria, indicated the Council's tribute to the retiring Council Members was far too lengthy. Gene Oakly, 2614 York Road, spoke regarding the County jail location. Tony Scott, 214 N. Sadie, thanked the Council for having a Muslim give the invocation for the first time. There being no further business to come before the Council unfinished or new, Council Member Coleman made a motion to adjourn, a seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m. ATTEST: City erk ATTEST: President 1 1