01-22-90 Council Meeting Minutes

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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