02-22-93 Council Meeting Minutes

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X04 REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 22, 1993 the Department of Economic Development, and the Human Resources and Economic development Committee's favorable recommendation, that the area herein described be designated as Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of personal property tax abatement and hereby makes such a designation, 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 I 5 -3 -1, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on said declaration. SECTION IX. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Stephen Luecke Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the above bill at this time. Council Member Kelly reported that the Human Resources Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. David Steinbower, President of Capitol Technologies, made the presentation. He indicated Capitol is undergoing a five year expansion program, and they intend to purchase "American" equipment in the amount of $1,275,000. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Kelly. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILL NO. 93 -16 A RESOLUTION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, REQUESTING THE INDIANA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PASS LEGISLATION ALLOWING SOUTH BEND TO ESTABLISH A DISTRICT PLAN WHICH BEST SERVES ITS CITIZENS. A public hearing was held on the above bill at this time. Council Member Luecke ' requested that Vice President, Eugene Ladewski, take the chair. Council Member Luecke made the presentation. He indicated this resolution requests the Indiana General Assembly to give the City flexibility in establishing a districting system, including the authority to have more than nine council members. He indicated it affirms the important role that at -large council members play in governing; and it recognizes that having more districts may provide better representation for the citizens of South Bend, while allowing for more diversity on the Council. Discussion followed. Lee Brummett, 1129 Diamond Avenue; Joyce Boaler, 1606 Hillsdale; and Gene Oakley, 2614 York Road; all spoke in opposition of this resolution. Council Member Kelly made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The resolution was defeated by a roll call vote of three ayes (Council Members Kelly, Puzzello, and Luecke) and six nays. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Joyce Boaler, 1606 Hillsdale, spoke regarding the snow plowing work done by our Street Department and was pleased with their efforts. She complimented the Street Department on a job well done. Jim Cierzniak, 1156 E. Victoria Street, spoke against the proposed National College Football Hall of Fame and submitted a two page letter to the Council. Lee Brummett, 1129 Diamond Avenue, spoke about the Council's salary. Council Member Luecke clarified that the Council did not receive a raise for the year 1993 as stated by Mr. Brummett. ' Council Member Ladewski commended Mrs. Cramer and Mrs. Dabrowiak, of the City Clerk's Office, for their work on the Council meeting. 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 Washington. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. ATTEST: C�c.e.�c,.pl 0 °�� -cooz✓ City Clerk ATTEST: Peden