HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-24-14 Community InvestmentCOMMUNITY INVESTMENT NOVEMBER 24, 2014 3:57pm
Committee Members Present:
Other Council Present:
Others Present:
Agenda:
Gavin Ferlic, Valerie Schey, Derek Dieter,
Henry (Absent)
Karen White, Dr. David Varner, Dr. Fred Ferlic,
Tim Scott (Absent), Oliver Davis (Absent)
Chris Fielding, Scott Ford, Brock Zeeb, Aaron
Caldwell, Kathy Hahn, Tracy Oehlir, Steve
Cooreman, Kathy Cekanski- Farrand, Janice
Talboom, Media
1. Bill 14 -107 — Designating Tax Abatement for
3 addresses in Lake Blackthorn
2. Discussion on a recommendation for the St.
Joseph County Economic Development
Commission appointment
Gavin Ferlic brought the meeting to order. There was a motion to substitute Bill 14 -107
by adding language that makes it a special exception. Kathy Hahn from Community
Investment made a brief presentation on the 3 properties at 4946 & 5004 Stern Line Ct.
and 4919 Bow Line Court. Steve Cooreman of Cooreman Properties said these 3 houses
have already been built. These properties fell between the cracks when the original tax
abatement was redone. Said it was a timing issue. He explained that in subdivisions
the tax abatements are an important incentive.
Val Schey mentioned the fact of people paying for City services instead of septic.
Steve Cooreman said most people don't grasp the septic concept. People want the city
services, it's a great selling point. Derek Dieter said the police, fire and all the city services
all are a big part of it.
There was a motion by Val /2nd Derek to send substitute bill 14 -107 to the council
favorable.
Scott Ford presented the fact that the St. Joseph County Economic Development
Commission needs a seat filled. Prior to this year it was always a council member. The
law has changed and the council needs to appoint someone other than a council member.
This is due to the fact a stipend is received.
Val Schey suggested Scott Ford fill the seat and asked Kathy Cekanski - Farrand to
investigate if a staff member can be on it. It was said that a mention to any interested
parties will be made under special business at tonight's council meeting.
Gavin adjourned the meeting.
Respectively submitted,
Gavin Ferlic, Chairperson