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