Economic Development Commission

MINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION March 13, 2014 HAWKINS PUBLIC MEETING Mr. Frischkorn explained the resolution is for a 4:30 p.m. residential tax abatement for the Paramount Conference Room #1 Springs subdivision. The property is located at 120 East 8th Street 2929 Sonnet Drive. The improvements to the Anderson, IN 46016 property will be at a cost of $139,580. The request is for a three-year tax abatement with MEMBERS PRESENT construction commencing before December 31, Bill Nagengast, President 2014, for a single-family dwelling intended for Gracie Suko, Secretary / Treasurer human habitation. This is not considered infill Dr. David Markle, Member housing; therefore, it does not qualify for a six- Robin Wagner, Member year tax abatement. The area has been undesirable for normal development and occupancy due to a cessation of residential MEMBERS ABSENT growth and development. The area consists of Pam Jones, Vice President unimproved lots. The project will further promote municipal development objectives by STAFF PRESENT making effective use of the vacant lot and Ashley Hopper, City Attorney expanding the tax base. Michael Frischkorn, Deputy Director April Phillips Mr. Bert Hawkins stated the house will be 2,200 Karen Pettigrew sq. ft. with four bedrooms and two and half bathrooms. He has worked for the juvenile OTHERS PRESENT prison for about five years. His wife is a nurse at Bert Hawkins, Petitioner St. Vincent in Indianapolis. They have three Brooke Bertuca, Arbor Homes boys. Anderson is good city to raise his family. ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF Mrs. Hopper noted that if the Commission QUORUM approves the resolution it will then be forwarded Mr. Nagengast called the meeting to order at to the City Council for the adoption of an 4:30 p.m. and declared a quorum present with ordinance that essentially adopts the four (4) members in attendance. Commission’s recommendation. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Dr. Markle moved to approve Resolution Mr. Markle moved to keep the officers the same #EDC01-14. Ms. Wagner seconded. Motion with Mr. Nagengast, President; Mrs. Jones, Vice passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. President, and Mrs. Suko, Secretary/Treasurer. Ms. Wagner seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. MISCELLANEOUS MINUTES ADJOURNMENT Mrs. Suko moved to approve the November 14, Mrs. Suko moved to adjourn. Meeting 2013, as amended. Ms. Wagner seconded. adjourned at 4:38 p.m. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. BUSINESS RESOLUTION #EDC01-14 RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING RESIDENTIAL TAX ABATEMENT FOR BERT & EBONY