HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-02-2001PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDLANA, MONDAY, DULY 2, 2001
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Monday, July
2, 2001, in the Council Chambers in said City. President Karl Sharp presided with the following
Councilmembers present: Howard "Jack" Elstro, Bruce Wissel, Phil Dickman, Bing Welch, Larry Parker,
Paul Combs and Sarah "Sally" Hutton. Etta J. Lundy was absent. The following business was conducted:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILMEMBER WISSEL
ROLL CALL
Eight present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the June 25, 2001 meeting were not available.
PRESENTATION OF REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, INTRODUCTIONS,
MOTIONS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jim Hizer, director of the Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County, gave members an update
on the happenings in the community along the lines of economic development. He said that, despite the
economic slowdown being experienced in other communities throughout the country, his office is busier
now than its been for a long time.
He touched on issues dealing with the Carpenter facility and a letter which will hopefully be sent to the
individuals who have made the offer, with whom EDC has a purchase agreement. In talking about the
Midwest Industrial Park, Hizer said that in less than a year they have sold three sites and have been
remediating a wetlands on the No. 3 site using an EDIT grant. He also commended Mayor Shelley Miller
on her interest in EDC and the fact that she accompanied him to New York where they touched base with ■
some key contacts.
Councilmember Elstro questioned all of the businesses moving out of the Sanyo facility and Hizer
responded by explaining that the three companies, CCX, Fickensher and Delta, who have moved out of that
building are expanding their businesses, not merely moving from one location to another. He said in those
cases EDC asks some very specific questions and the only policy in the park at present in regard to existing
businesses moving there is that they must show that they are adding new jobs. He also talked about the
company that is considering a $200 million investment in the entire 170 acres in the Phase II part of the
park, saying that there is about a 50 percent chance that it will happen and EDC must exercise patience.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Shelley Miller had no report but stated that City Clerk Norma Schroeder had an announcement
about the closing of the Parking Garage. Schroeder said work would begin Monday, July 9 and estimated
that it would take six to eight weeks to complete. In the meantime she announced the designated City lots
that permit holders could use. She stressed that everyone use patience during this time because the work
meant an inconvenience for all but it was something that had to be done.
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
President Sharp said the minutes of the meeting of June 7, 2001, were included in their packets.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES
REPORTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS
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MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
President Sharp stated that he had had no success in finding someone to fill the vacancy on the
Telecommunications Council created by the recent resignation of Eugene Green but he would continue to
work on that.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Councilmember Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance 44 — 2001 in its entirety and
Ordinance No. 45 - 2001, on first reading by title only, second by Councilmember Parker and the motion
was carried on a voice vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 44 — 2001
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 44 — 2001 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
RICHMOND TO RECEIVE A DONATION
"WHEREAS, the City of Richmond, Indiana, has the option of accepting or rejecting donations for a
specific purpose; and
"WHEREAS, the acceptance of a donation for a specific purpose constitutes the appropriation of such
property for the intended purpose.
"NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana, that a
donation for sponsorship of the summer concert series in the amount of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00)
made to the Richmond Parks & Recreation Department by the Reid Hospital and Health Care Services shall
be accepted and gratefully acknowledged by the citizens of Richmond."
Councilmember Welch, the Council liaison to the Park Department, explained that this donation will be
used for the summer program of films and music put on by the Parks Department at the Middlefork
Reservoir and in the band shell at the bottom of Roosevelt Hill in Glen Miller Park
Councilmember Wissel moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 44 — 2001 to second
reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Elstro and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 44 — 2001 on second reading.
President Sharp declared the ordinance on public hearing. There being no comments either in support or
against the ordinance, Councilmember Elstro moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Hutton
and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
Councilmember Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 44 — 2001 to third and final
reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Parker and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 44 — 2001 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 44 — 2001 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 45 — 2001
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 45 — 2001 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
APPROVAL OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR
DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C. 6-1.1-12.1
Councilmember Wissel explained that this ordinance deals with a request by Mann Indiana Prop., LLC for
a 10-year tax abatement on real estate. He said they estimate four new jobs and retention of 25 and the
estimated value is $500,000. He said this would come back to Council at its next meeting.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND ENGROSSMENT
AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 18 — 2001
The Clerk read Amended Ordinance No. 18 — 2001 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE FIXING CERTAIN
BENEFITS UNDER THE POLICEMAN PENSION FUND FOR THE CITY OF RICHMOND
Mayor Miller said this ordinance and No. 28 are to continue to be on hold.
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ORDINANCE NO.28 — 2001
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 28 — 2001 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE FIXING CERTAIN BENEFITS
UNDER THE 1937 FIREFIGHTER'S PENSION FUND FOR THE CITY OF RICHMOND
President Sharp said that this ordinance would be held along with Ordinance No. 18 — 2001.
ORDINANCE NO. 30 — 2001
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 30 — 2001 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
AT 3601 EAST MAIN STREET, RICHMOND, INDIANA
Explaining this ordinance was Councilmember Wissel who reported on the public hearing held by the
Planning Commission on a request for a special use ordinance made by Murphy Oil Co. to construct a
fueling station on the Walmart property. He said the vote was 8-0 in favor of the request. He said it was
recommended to approve subject to the amended plans on file in the Planning office.
President Sharp declared the ordinance on public hearing. Dan Weise, representing Walmart and Murphy
Oil, stepped forward to say he was here tonight to answer any questions anyone might have. There being no
comments either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Elstro moved for engrossment, second by
Councilmember Hutton and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
Councilmember Wissel moved to suspend the rules and advance the ordinance to third and final reading
and read by title only, second by Councilmember Elstro and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 30 — 2001 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 30 — 2001 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 34— 2001
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 34— 2001 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL
OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS
UNDER I.C. 6-1.1-12.1
President Sharp explained that this is a request by Premdor and there is a revised ordinance pending. He
said the ordinance would come back to Council on second reading.
ORDINANCE NO.35 — 2001
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 35 — 2001— A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL
OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS
UNDER I.C. 6-1.1-12.1
Councilmember Combs said he met recently with Scott Starbuck in regard to a 10-year tax abatement
request made by Woodruff H.E. Corp. located at 814 South L Street which plans on moving to 400
Industrial Parkway. He said the request has an estimated value of $250,000 and would create five new jobs
and retain 82. He said the major recipient for its product is the auto industry and he recommended approval.
President Sharp declared Ordinance No. 34 — 2001 on public hearing. There being no comments either for
or against the ordinance, Councilmember Dickman moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember
Welch and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
Councilmember Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance the ordinance to third and final reading
and read by title only, second by Councilmember Parker and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 34— 2001 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 34— 2001 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO.36 — 2001
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 36 — 2001 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
APPROVAL OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR
DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C. 6-1.1-12.1
Explaining this ordinance was Councilmember Wissel who said this is a 10-year tax abatement request for
new equipment made by B & F Plastics with an estimate of two new jobs with retention of 42. He said the
estimated value of the request is $119,000 and is for the purchase of two new grinders with a 10-to 15-year
useful life. He said their hourly wage is above the City's industrial average and he recommended approval.
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President Sharp declared Ordinance No. 36 — 2001 on public hearing. There being no comments either for
or against the ordinance, Councilmember Combs moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember
Welch and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
Councilmember Wissel moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance 36 — 2001 to third and final
reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Welch and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 36 — 2001 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 36 — 2001 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 37 — 2001
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 37 — 2001 — A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
154.03.04 OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND CODE REGARDING VEHICLE IMPOUND STORAGE
AREAS
Explaining this ordnance was Assistant City Attorney Steve Rabe who said he was speaking on this for the
Board of Works and the Richmond Police Department. He said the Board of Works is responsible for
awarding the City's contract for impound lot which is awarded every few years. He said when that contract
expired this summer it was discovered that none of the impound lots within the City have complied or ever
have complied with what technically was required in code.
He said they found that in two previous administrations ago that that one requirement had been waived and
with good reason. He said that the requirement is that in order to qualify for an impound storage area there
must be a surface water drainage system around the perimeter of the area. However, he said, a technical
reading of the code required that that drainage system be installed inside the fence but none of the lots have
a water drainage system inside but its outside. In their findings, he said, it makes much more sense to have
that water drainage outside the fence which is what this ordinance does.
President Sharp declared the ordinance on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against
the ordinance, Councilmember Parker moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Welch and the
motion was carried on a voice vote.
Councilmember Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 37 — 2001 to third and final
reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Dickman and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 37 — 2001 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 37 — 2001 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO.38 — 2001
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 38 — 2001 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE VACATING AN ALLEY
RUNNING WEST OFF OF THE 100 BLOCK OF NORTH 9TH STREET
Councilmember Wissel explained that this ordinance came to the Planning Commission in the form of
Vacation Petition No. 1 — 2001. He said it is a request by First Bank Richmond and the Indiana Football
Hall of Fame to vacate the alley running west from the west line of the 100 block of North 9t' Street to
intersect the east right-of-way line of the alley running north and south midway between North 9`h Street
and North A Street. He said the petition was represented by Gordon Moore and Ron Maze who addressed
the 12 questions brought up by Councilmember Welch at the last Council meeting.
He said the Planning Commission approved this by a vote of 8-0.
President Sharp declared this ordinance on public hearing.
Stepping forward was Gordon Moore who said the project started in 1999 and they have worked with the
State on some issues which included the height restriction 'of the walkway and the site distance of the
stoplights. Alluding to the drawing which Councilmembers had been given prior to the meeting, Moore
said there is construction in that area which would be housing the staircase for the new walkway which
would extend north into.the alley by approximately 7 to 8 feet.
He also answered the question about the parking stating that what is being proposed is an entrance to that
alley which would make it usable. He said this would be done through permanent easements along 8 h
Street and these would include Pyle Photography, Lingle Real Estate and Smiley's Pub. He also addressed
the issue of the large trucks, pointing out that they have made sure there is an adequate turning radius
coming into the area with a curb that will permit the ingress and egress of the trucks.
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Moore also noted that the Hall of Fame will lose two parking spaces, however those parking spaces have
been rented to First Bank and will continue to be. He said the Hall of Fame is'in complete agreement with
the vacation of the alley and they will participate in granting the easements over to the property owners to
the west. He also noted there are no existing utilities in the alley at this time except for an electrical
manhole at the intersection of the east/west, north/south alley and it does have an underground line coming
back and going directly into First Bank. He also noted that the trash trucks do not use the alley for
collecting but come down on the south drive and go north.
All of the construction drawings had been submitted along with the application to the State which was
approved on April 2, 2001 and would extend to April 4, 2002, and these showed all the easements and all
the new construction to take place including the curb cut. He said they plan to use the existing curb that is
there as their north line and the entrance would be widened to 20 feet. He said that entire area there was
used for ingress and egress so a new curb cut is not going to be made at this point.
Moore pointed out that this site is in C.W. Starr addition and originally this alley ran from North 7`h to
North 10t' Street and on the drawing, which is the current tax map, it is shown that the only portion of the
alley not to be vacated at this time is what is highlighted in blue and that is what they're asking for tonight.
He said the rest of that alley from 7`h to 10`b has been vacated in the past and now has buildings or parking
lots constructed over the top of it.
Stepping forward was Ron Maze, with Maze Design Group, who was prepared to address the architectural
issue pertaining to the locations and the structural questions.
Maze explained that the actual width of the skywalk is 15 foot, 4 inches, and the interior width, because of
the structure, is 12 foot, 7 inches, and the actual walkway width that will be there to get from one side to
the other is 4 foot, 6 inches. He said the remaining space will be used for a "break" area. He said they
initially wanted to put in a rooftop lounge but found that wasn't feasible because it would require two exits
and the roof design didn't permit it. He said that because of the two structural beams across 9t' Street it was
cost effective just to widen the walkway to allow for the additional space for the "break" room.
Maze explained the reason for the skywalk is that it is a life safety issue for the employees walking between
the two buildings. He said the original bank building on the west side of the street only has one exit on the
second floor and when that building was built that is all the state code called for, but now that the code has
been changed, two exits are needed. He said that is why the skywalk has an exterior stairway going from
the second to the first floor for that second exit. He said the width of the stair tower of 16 foot, 7 inches,
allows them to tie the new walkway lounge area into that so they needed the additional 7 foot, 11/4 inches
to allow for this construction. He said when you go to the center line of the alley and take the vacation they
are within that allowance so they will only be building on the bank's property once that part of the alley is
vacated.
In answer to the question as to why the entry doors have to be on the north side of the stairs and not on the
east or west side of the skywalk structure, Maze said there are no doors on the north side but there are doors
on the east and west side of the structure. He also explained that the skywalk vertical support is set 5 feet
out from the building wall, saying that the existing buildings both have basements so they cannot build the
new structure right next to the base because of the structural stability of the basement walls and
foundations. So, the closest they could get to that is 3 foot, 6 inches, and that is where the structural beams
are. Also, he said, instead of moving the skywalk to the north like they did to make room for the walkway,
they couldn't move it to the south because the front of the present bank building is next to the right of way
line for the state highway coming along there.
He said the present alley is 161/2 feet and in measuring recently, with the way cars were parked there, they
found actually only 141/2 feet width where cars were turning in off of 9t' Street or exiting off the alley on
to 9`b Street. He said by widening and putting in controlled curb cuts at 20 feet, that would allow for two
cars to pass there and allow for better traffic control. He said they are not taking any visitor parking spaces
away from the Indiana Hall of Fame because all of their spaces on the west side of the building and south
side are all rented and are not used for visitors.
Councilmember Welch commented that he appreciated the answers given by Maze and Moore and
continued to say that one of the things that kept coming back to him as he talked with various people was
that two years ago the bank approached the Mayor, who was then Dennis Andrews, and he wrote a letter in
favor of the skywalk. Councilmember Welch said he contacted former Mayor Andrews and learned that he
had, in fact, written a letter to INDOT indicating his administration's approval of the skywalk. However, he
said, the question of the vacation of the alley never came up and Andrews was surprised that the request for
the vacation had occurred. He said there is still some concern about building the skywalk and lounge, but
that is something that the bank has to work out later on. He said in answering the questions he had, the
public got the information concerning this request and there should be no doubt in their minds about what
is being done.
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Renee Oldham, director of Main Street Inc., said that this $3 million project is exciting, especially since it
includes the renovation of two existing structures and retaining the businesses. She commended those at
First Bank for staying in the uptown area and reinvesting in it.
President Sharp declared Ordinance No. 38 — 2001 on public hearing. There being no further comments
either for or against the ordinance, Councilmember Elstro moved for engrossment, second by
Councilmember Dickman and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
Councilmember Parker moved to suspend the rules and advance the ordinance to third and final reading,
second by Councilmember Elstro and the motion was carried on'a voice vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 38 — 2001 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 38 — 2001 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 39 — 2001
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 39 — 2001 — A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 120 OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND CODE REGARDING ALARM PERMITS
Speaking on behalf of the Richmond Police Department was Assistant City Attorney Steve Rabe who said
this, is a part of the ongoing effort to update code and bring City code into a compliance with actual
practice. He said this ordinance, if approved, would do one of two things. It would bring a code into
compliance with what is actually being done with alarm permits and it also makes a legitimate concession
to those who would be affected by this change.
He said there is a chapter of City code regulating alarm permits within the City and those alarms directly
contact, in the event of a break in, the Richmond Police Department. When the officers respond either to
residences or businesses, oftentimes the alarms are tripped after hours and when they respond there is not a
person there to greet them and the buildings are locked. For years, he said, the Police Department has
administratively required that an alarm permit be posted in the window near the entrance where it is visible
so officers can see it and know who to contact. In order to enforce that, Rabe said, it really needs to be a
part of the code to follow up on that procedure and enforce it.
This ordinance, he said, would require that as has been the practice, these alarm permits would be posted in
a place that is visible without entering the premises. On the face of the permit itself it requires the name of
the contact person and his or her home telephone number. Rabe said several businesses, especially the
banks, objected to that because of corporate security. He said in talking with the Police Department, an
acceptable compromise has been worked out with posting the permit which has a visible number and a
statement which states that contact information is available at Dispatch. Rabe said Dispatch has a list of all
of the alarm permits, who the contact names are and their phone numbers, so when the officer arrives on
the scene he or she can radio in the permit number and get the information about who to contact.
Councilmember Dickman asked about what would happen if a business has a solid door up front and Rabe
said the proposed change would read that it would be prominently displayed at a location near the entrance
so possibly it could be mounted with a piece of Plexiglas covering it. Councilmember Dickman also asked
about whether or not the ordinance adopted within the past few years is enforced that carries a fine after a
number of false alarms within a year's time. Rabe said within the past few weeks many warning letters
have been sent out to that effect because the ordinance requires that before someone is fined they have to be
notified by the Law Department about how many they have and when they are subject to the fine.
President Sharp declared the ordinance on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against
the ordinance, Councilmember Wissel moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Welch and the
motion was carried on a voice vote.
Councilmember Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 39 — 2001 to third and final
reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Parker and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 39 — 2001 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 39 — 2001 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO.41 — 2001
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 41 — 2001 — AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
2001 BUDGET
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Ron Chappell, director of Human Rights Commission, explained the reason for this ordinance is that there
has been a significant increase in their caseload which has necessitated more copying and paper work. He
added that there have been a lot more cases going to a higher level to hearing and that has also required
more copying. The reason, he said, for transferring the funds from the Training category is because there is
extra money there due to plans being made to host the State Consortium Conference and that isn't going to
be done. Therefore, since only a local level conference is going to be held, it won't require as much money
which would allow them to transfer some of those funds to the Copier Charges category.
President Sharp declared the ordinance on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against
the ordinance, Councilmember Elstro moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Welch and the
motion was carried on a voice vote.
Councilmember Dickman moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 41— 2001 to third and
final reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Parker and the motion was carried on a -
voice vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 41 - 2001 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 41— 2001 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 42 — 2001
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 42 — 2001 - A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
APPROVAL OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR
DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C. 6-1.1-12.1
Explaining this ordinance was Councilmember Wissel who said it is a request for a 10-year tax abatement
for real estate made by Focus III, LLC and is for a 130,000 square foot building that would be in the
Midwest Industrial Park to house Delta, a packager and distributor of DVDs and compact discs. He said the
company wishes to get into the manufacturing of these items. The estimated value, Councilmember Wissel
said, is $3 million and it is estimated there will be 10 to 20 new jobs with the retention of 30. He
recommended approval of the request. 0
President Sharp declared the ordinance on public hearing.
Speaking in favor of this ordinance was Jim Hizer, director of the Economic Development Corporation of
Wayne County, stepped forward saying he wished to repeat a comment that he made at the meeting last
week. He said currently Delta pays their management people between $30,000 and $70,000 per year and
they are estimating that between now and 2004 that they will, at least, triple the number of management
positions they have on board and perhaps by 2005 they will quadruple the number of management people
that they currently have on board.
There being no further comments for and none against the ordinance, Councilmember Dickman moved for
engrossment, second by Councilmember Hutton and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
Councilmember Wissel moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 42— 2001 to third and final
reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Dickman and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 42 - 2001 on third reading.
Councilmember Welch commented that along with that additional increase in management, Delta has also
indicated that they are going to double or more than double their hourly employees over the next five years.
Ordinance No. 42— 2001 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO.43 — 2001
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 43 — 2001 - A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
APPROVAL OF A STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR
DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C. 6-1.1-12.1
Councilmember Wissel explained that this ordinance deals with a 10-year tax abatement request for new
manufacturing equipment and the request was made by Productivity Fabricators Inc. He said they estimate
three new jobs and the retention of 23 with an estimated value of $250,000. He said this is for the
manufacturing of the large billboards and he recommended approval of the request.
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President Sharp declared the ordinance on public hearing. There being no comments either for or against
the ordinance, Councilmember Welch moved for engrossment, second by Councilmember Hutton and the
motion was carried on a voice vote.
Councilmember Welch moved to suspend the rules and advance Ordinance No. 43— 2001 to third and final
reading and read by title only, second by Councilmember Dickman and the motion was carried on a voice
vote.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 43 - 2001 on third reading.
Ordinance No. 43— 2001 was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCES ON THIRD READING
There were none.
CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed, the meeting was adjourned
at 9 p.m.
ATTEST:
Norma Schroeder, Clerk
Karl Sharp, President