02-27-95 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 1995 deduction for a period of five (5) years. SECTION IV. 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 V. 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 VI. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the adoption of this Declaratory Resolution to be published pursuant to Indiana Code 5 -3- 1, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on said declaration. SECTION VII. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s /Eugene Ladewski Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Kelly reported that the Community and Economic Development Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. Matt Murphy, a representative of General Machine, made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated General Machine is based in Marion, Ohio, and this new facility will be the first venture into Indiana. He indicated they are a supplier of cut to order steel bars used in the manufacturing process of heavy duty equipment. He indicated they intended to purchase new equipment in the amount of $350,000 in order to open this facility. He indicated they would hire seven to ten employees. Council Member Luecke made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 13 -95 A BILL APPROPRIATING ONE MILLION THREE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,350,000) FROM THE CASH RESERVES OF THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A PROGRAM OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to refer this bill to the Personnel and Finance Committee and set it for public hearing and third reading on March 13, 1995, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried. BILL NO 14 -95 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING $5,365.58 FROM THE GENERAL FUND (FUND NO. 101) TO THE PARK GENERAL FUND (FUND NO. 201) This bill had first reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion to refer this bill to the Parks Committee and set it for public hearing and third reading on March 13, 1995, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. BILL NO. 15 -95 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE SALE OF PARK PROPERTY This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the Parks Committee and set it for public hearing and third reading on March 13, 1995, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Joyce Boaler, 1606 Hillsdale, spoke regarding the option tax, as well as street lights in Twyckenham Hills. James Cierzniak, 1156 E. Victoria, spoke regarding the Hall of Fame. Gene Oakley, 2614 York Rd., commended the Park Superintendent and his staff for their accomplishments. There being no further business to come before the Council unfinished or new, Council Member Coleman made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk ATTEST: L�'Iez- Pres' ent 31.1