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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-22-90 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING JANUARY 22. 1990 Council Chambers of the County -City Building on Monday, January 22, 1990, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Luecke, Niezgodski, Soderberg, Puzzello, Slavinskas, Zakrzewski, Coleman, Duda and Voorde Absent: None REPORT FROM THE SUB- COMMITTEE ON MINUTES To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: The sub - committee has inspected the minutes of the January 8, 1990 meeting of the Council and found them correct. Therefore, we recommend the same be approved. /s/ Tom Zakrzewski /s/ Ann Puzzello Council Member Coleman made a motion that the minutes of the January 8, 1990, meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. Council Member Coleman made a motion to reappoint Herb Herendeen to the Historic Preservation Commission, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. Council Member Soderberg made a motion to reappoint Jane Ann Petrass to the Historic Preservation Commission, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas. The motion carried. Council President Zakrzewski stated that there will be an Executive Session of the Common Council Thursday, February 1, 1990 at 4:30 p.m. to discuss stratedy with regard to collective bargaining. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee of the Whole on January 22, 1990, at 7:00 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Coleman presiding. BILL NO. 140 -87 A BILL AMENDING ARTICLES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, AND 6 OF CHAPTER 21 OF" THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Voorde made a motion to amend this bill, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Council Member Slavinskas stated that the Zoning & Vacation Committee met on this bill and recommends the bill favorable, as amended. Kevin Joyce, Planner, Area Plan Commission gave the staff report. David Chapleau, Deputy City Attorney made the presentation on the bill. He indicated that the proposed bill amends many articles in Chapter 21 of the South Bend Municipal Code, the Zoning Chapter of the Code. Patricia DeClercq, Director Department of Code Enforcement spoke in favor of the bill. She indicated that the process for amending Chapter 21 of the Municipal Code entitled Zoning was very long in coming. She commended everyone who was involved for a job well done. Council Member Voorde made a motion to recommend this bill favorable as amended, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas. The motion carried. BILL NO. 96 -89 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTH EAST CORNER OF IRELAND RD. & MIAMI HWY. IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR SCOTTSDALE MALL PARTNERS LIMITED COMFORT SOUTH BEND, LTD. PARTNERSHIP, GENERAL PARTNER 200 MADISON AVENUE NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10016 This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to amend this bill, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas. The motion carried. Council Member Slavinskas stated that the Zoning & Vacation Committee met on this bill and recommends it to the Council favorable, as amended. Kevin Joyce, Planner, Area Plan Commission gave the staff report. Mike Danch, Peirce & Associates, 52578 U.S. 33 North, South Bend, made the presentation on the bill. He stated that the petitioner is requesting a zone change to allow for the construction of a shopping center /theater complex. John Wojtan, 6216 Exeter Ct., spoke regarding the traffic on Miami Rd. He questioned whether or not the City plans to widen Miami from Ireland Rd. to Kern Rd. He stated that Miami Rd. does not have adequate traffic lights to handle the additional traffic that would be created by this project. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas. The motion carried. Ml REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 22, 1990 BILL NO. 97 -89 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2411 SOUTH MAIN STREET, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to amend this bill, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. Council Member Slavinskas stated tha the Zoning & Vacation Committee met on this bill and recommends it to the Council favorable, as amended. Kevin Joyce, Planner, Area Plan Commission gave the staff report. Donald L. Ross, Vice President Real Estate Development, Cressy & Everett Commercial Company, 3930 Edison Lakes Parkway, Suite 200, Mishawaka, IN made the presentation on the bill. He indicated that the petitioner is requesting a zone change from "C" Commercial, "D" Height & Area to "D" Light Industrial "D" Height & Area to allow for a commercial and industrial mechanical contractor. Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to recommend this bill favorable, as amended to the Council, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 116 -89 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: A PORTION OF WEST WAYNE RIGHT -OF -WAY FROM LOT *288 OF THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF SOUTH BEND. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Donald L. Ross, Vice President Real Estate Development, Cressy & Everett Commercial Company, 3930 Edison Lakes Parkway, Suite 200, Mishawaka, IN made the presentation on the bill. He indicated that the proposed bill would allow for the vacation of a portion of the sidewalk in the public right -of -way adjacent to 111 W. Wayne St. He stated that the petitioner proposes to construct a 14' x 4' greenhouse on the vacation right -of -way property. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Niezgodski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 118 -89 A BILL APPROPRIATING $5,546.00 RECEIVED FROM THE STATE OF INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Voorde made a motion to amend this bill, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Council Member Luecke stated that the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee met on this bill and recommends it to the Council favorable. Kathryn Baumgartner, Director, Bureau of Housing, made the presentation on the bill. She indicated that the City of South Bend has received funds through the Emergency Shelter Grants Program which is administered by the State of Indiana Department of Human Services, for the delivery of such services through the Council of Providers of Services to the Homeless (COPOSH) and the Youth Services Bureau of St. Joseph County. She stated that the funds will be used to defray part of the cost of providing meals at the Center for the Homeless and the Youth Services Bureau's Safe Station. She stated that she is a member of COPASH. Council Member Voorde made a motion to recommend this bill to Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. BILL NO. 119 -89 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 6, COMMONLY REFERRED TO A TAX ABATEMENT PROCEDURES. Council Member Luecke made a motion to continue this bill to the February 12, 1990, meeting of the South Bend Common Council, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. BILLS, THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 8059 -90 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, AND 6 OF CHAPTER 21 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had second reading. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to amend this bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 8060 -90 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTH EAST CORNER OF IRELAND RD. & MIAMI HWY. IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR SCOTTSDALE MALL PARTNERS LIMITED COMFORT SOUTH BEND, LTD. PARTNERSHIP, GENERAL PARTNER 200 MADISON AVENUE NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10016 This bill had second reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to amend this bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. K REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 22. 1990 ORDINANCE NO. 8061 -90 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2411 SOUTH MAIN STREET, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had second reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to amend this bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 8062 -90 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: A PORTION OF WEST WAYNE RIGHT -OF -WAY FROM LOT #288 OF THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF SOUTH BEND. This bill had second reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Duda. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 8063 -90 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $5,546.00 RECEIVED FROM THE STATE OF INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM. This bill had second reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to amend this bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Niezgodski. The motion carried. Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1763 -90 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2629 FOUNDATION DRIVE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR TOTAL COMPOSITES, INC. WHEREAS, a petition for personal property tax abatement has been filed with the City Clerk for consideration by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, requesting that the area commonly known as 2629 Foundation Drive, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: A parcel of real property in St. Joseph County, Indiana, being 316.80 feet North and South by 450.00 feet East and West, being a parcel of real property which is 211.27 feet West and 1,590.40 feet North of the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of Section 28, Township 38 and Range 2 East. be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et seq., and South Bend Municipal Code Section 2 -76 et se q., and; WHEREAS, Department of Economic Development has concluded an investigation and prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization area under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et se q., and South Bend Municipal Code section 2 -76, et seq., and has further prepared maps and plats showing the boundaries and such other information regarding the area in question as required by law; and; WHEAREAS, the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee of the Common Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City ofSouth Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the Petition for Personal Property Tax Abatement and Statement of Benefits form completed by the Petitioner meet the requirements of I.C. 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et se g., and qualifies under the provisions of South Bend Municipal Code Section 2 -76, et sue., for tax abatement. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds the following: A. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment or rehabilitation is reasonable for projects of this nature; B. That the estimate of the number of individuals who will be employed or whose employment will be retained can reasonably be expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation; C. That the estimate of the annual salaries of those individuals who will be employed or whose employment will be retained can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation; D. That the other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result form the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation; and I REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 22, 1990 E. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the deduction; all of which satisfy the requirements of I.C. 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3 and which can be reasonably expected to result from the installation of the new manufacturing equipment. SECTION III. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed new manufacturing equipment can be reasonably expected to yiled the benefits identified in the Petition for Personal Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that the Statement of Benefits form prescribed by the State Board of Accounts are sufficient to justify the deduution granted under Section 6 -1.1- 12.1 -4.5 of the Indiana Code. SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein described be designated an Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of personal property tax abatement and hereby makes such a designation. SECTION V. The Common Council determines that such designation is for personal property tax abatement only and shall be limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION VI. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years. SECTION VII. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the adoption of this Declaratory Resolution for Personal Property Tax Abatement to be published, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on the proposed confirming of said declaration. SECTION VIII. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s /Thomas Zakrzewski A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Luecke stated that the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee met on this bill and recommends it to the Council favorable. Ernest Szarwark, Attorney, Barnes & Thornburg, 100 N. Michigan St., made the presentationon the bill. He indicated that the equipment which is proposed to be purchased will be utilized in the development and production of a complete facility for thermoset composite manufacturing, a process by which various resins and sheets of resin materials are molded to suit the needs of certain manufacturers. He stated that these products are used in the appliance and automobile industry and many other industries. Council Member Luecke stated that this project qualifies as it's SIC Code meets the requirements as an economic revitalization area. Council Member Luecke 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. 1764 -90 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2820 VIRIDIAN STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A THREE (3) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR MACK TOOL & DIE, INC. WHEREAS, a petition for real property tax abatement has been filed with the City Clerk for consideration by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, requesting that the area commonly known as 2820 Viridian Street, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: The following described real estate located in St. Joseph County, in the State of Indiana: A a part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty -eight (28), Township Thirty -eight (38) North, Range Two (2) East, of the Second Principal Meridian, Cit of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, and described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 28, said point being at the ii thence South 89 degrees 58 minutes 56 Southerly right -of -way lin eof Boland beginning; thence South 00 degrees 21 thence North 89 degrees 58 minutes 56 beginning. Subject to legal highways. the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of said ztersection of Bendix and Boland Drives; seconds West (bearing assume) along the Drive 12.42.51 feet to the point of minutes 33 seconds West, 293.00 feet, seconds East, 260.00 feet to the point of be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et seq., and South Bend Municipal Code Section 2 -76 et seq.; and WHEREAS, Department of Economic Development has concluded an investigation and prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization area under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et seq., and South Bend Municipal Code section 2 -76, et seq., and has further prepared maps and plats showing the boundaries and such other information regarding the area in question as required by law; and; 11 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 22, 1990 WHEAREAS, the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee of the Common Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City ofSouth Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the Petition for Personal Property Tax Abatement and Statement of Benefits form completed by the Petitioner meet the requirements of I.C. 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et sue., and qualifies under the provisions of South Bend Municipal Code Section 2 -76, et seq., for tax abatement. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds the following: A. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment or rehabilitation is reasonable for projects of this nature; B. That the estimate of the number of individuals who will be employed or whose employment will be retained can reasonably be expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation; C. That the estimate of the annual salaries of those individuals who will be employed or whose employment will be retained can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation; D. That the other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result form the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation; and E. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the deduction; all of which satisfy the requirements of I.C. 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3 and which can be reasonably expected to result from the installation of the new manufacturing equipment. SECTION III. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed new manufacturing equipment can be reasonably expected to yiled the benefits identified in the Petition for Personal Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that the Statement of Benefits form prescribed by the State Board of Accounts are sufficient to justify the dedcution granted under Section 6- 1.1- 12.1 -4.5 of the Indiana Code. SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein described be designated an Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of personal property tax abatement and hereby makes such a designation. SECTION V. The Common Council determines that such designation is for personal property tax abatement only and shall be limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION VI. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period of three (3) years. SECTION VII. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the adoption of this Declaratory Resolution for Personal Property Tax Abatement to be published, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on the proposed confirming of said declaration. SECTION VIII. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s /Thomas Zakrzewski RESOLUTION NO. 1765 -90 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2820 VIRIDIAN STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR MACK TOOL & DIE, INC. WHEREAS, a petition for personal property tax abatement has been filed with the City Clerk for consideration by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, requesting that the area commonly known as 2820 Viridian Street, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: The following described real estate located in St. Joseph County, in the State of Indiana: A a part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty -eight (28), Township Thirty -eight (38) North, Range Two (2) East, of the Second Principal Meridian, City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, and described as follows: 1_C) TT REGULAR MEETING Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 28, said point being at the i thence South 89 degrees 58 minutes 56 Southerly right -of -way lin eof Boland beginning; thence South 00 degrees 21 thence North 89 degrees 58 minutes 56 beginning. Subject to legal highways. JANUARY 22. 1990 the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of said ztersection of Bendix and Boland Drives; seconds West (bearing assume) along the Drive 12.42.51 feet to the point of minutes 33 seconds West, 293.00 feet, seconds East, 260.00 feet to the point of be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et seq., and South Bend Municipal Code Section 2 -76 et seq.; and WHEREAS, Department of Economic Development has concluded an investigation and prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization area under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et s_ecr., and South Bend Municipal Code section 2 -76, et seq., and has further prepared maps and plats showing the boundaries and such other information regarding the area in question as required by law; and; WHEAREAS, the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee of the Common Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the Petition for Personal Property Tax Abatement and Statement of Benefits form completed by the Petitioner meet the requirements of I.C. 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et seq., and qualifies under the provisions of South Bend Municipal Code Section 2 -76, et seq., for tax abatement. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds the following: A. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment or rehabilitation is reasonable for projects of this nature; B. That the estimate of the number of individuals who will be employed or whose employment will be retained can reasonably be expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation; C. That the estimate of the annual salaries of those individuals who will be employed or whose employment will be retained can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation; D. That the other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result form the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation; and E. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the deduction; all of which satisfy the requirements of I.C. 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3 and which can be reasonably expected to result from the installation of the new manufacturing equipment. SECTION III. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed new manufacturing equipment can be reasonably expected to yiled the benefits identified in the Petition for Personal Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that the Statement of Benefits form prescribed by the State Board of Accounts are sufficient to justify the dedcution granted under Section 6 -1.1- 12.1 -4.5 of the Indiana Code. SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein described be designated an Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of personal property tax abatement and hereby makes such a designation. SECTION V. The Common Council determines that such designation is for personal property tax abatement only and shall be limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION VI. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years. SECTION VII. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the adoption of this Declaratory Resolution for Personal Property Tax Abatement to be published, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on the proposed confirming of said declaration. SECTION VIII. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s /Thomas Zakrzewski REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 22, 1990 A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to combine both resolutions for the purpose of public hearing, seconded by Council Member Coleman. Melvin Hartz, 51171 Pheasant Run, Granger, IN, President, Mack Tool & Die made the presentation on the bill. He indicated that the project will consist of the construction of a new 10,000 square foot building on a 1 3/4 acre lot in order to provide for necessary growth of the business of Mack Tool & Die, Inc. He stated that they will acquire three new pieces of computer numerical control tool and die equipment. Such equipment more specifically is one new 5 axes CNC machining center, one new MAzak quick turn 15N universal CNC lathe; and one new Hurco 3 axes CNC machining center. He indicated that the project is necessary to improve manufacturing efficiency and expand its production capacity and employment, in order to remain competitive in the tool and die industry. He indicated that the project will create eight new permanent jobs with an estimated payroll of $260,900.00. Council Member Luecke stated that the SIC Code meets the requirements for tax abatement. Council Member Luecke made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1764 -90, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1765 -90, seconded by Council member Niezgodski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 1 -90 A BILL APPROPRIATING $254,385.00 FROM THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO DEFRAY FIRE DEPARTMENT EXPENSES. This bill had first reading. Council Member Voorde made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing February 12, 1990, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. UNIFINISHED BUSINESS Reports from Area Plan: Bill No. 120 -89 Rezone - Ewing Av. & Prairie Av. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to set the above mentioned bill for second reading and public hearing February 12, 1990, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Council President Zakrzewski stated that the Mayor Kernan will give the State of the City address February 12, 1990. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR John Wojtan, 6216 Exeter Ct., spoke regarding Common Council salaries and fringe benefits. He also questioned on what buildings in the Studebaker Corridor are owned by the City. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council Member Soderberg made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Niezgodski. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: President 13 !.i