Economic Development Commission

MINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION December 11, 2014 in-fill housing. Construction will commence PUBLIC MEETING before December 31, 2014, for a single-family 4:30 p.m. dwelling intended for human habitation. The Conference Room #1 area has unimproved lots and has been 120 East 8th Street undesirable for normal development and Anderson, IN 46016 occupancy due to a cessation of residential growth and development. The project will MEMBERS PRESENT Bill Nagengast, President promote municipal development objectives and Gracie Suko, Secretary / Treasurer make an effective use of the vacant lot by Dr. David Markle, Member expanding the tax base. If the Commission Robin Wagner, Member approves the resolution, it will be forwarded to the City Council for their consideration of an MEMBERS ABSENT ordinance to adopt the Commission’s Pam Jones, Vice President recommendation. Staff recommends approval. STAFF PRESENT Ashley Hopper, City Attorney Mrs. Hopper asked if construction had Michael Frischkorn, Deputy Director commenced. April Phillips, Economic Development Staff Mr. Frischkorn stated permits were issued on OTHERS PRESENT November 25, 2014. Pete Heuer, Chairman, Board of Public Works Brandy Thomas Ms. Thomas mentioned she received a call Andrea Cash telling her they were going to break ground ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF within the next week. QUORUM Mr. Nagengast called the meeting to order at Mrs. Hopper reiterated that construction must 4:30 p.m. and declared a quorum with four (4) start before December 31, 2014. members in attendance. Ms. Thomas stated the house is approximately MINUTES 1,600 sq. ft. with three bedrooms and two Ms. Wagner moved to approve the November bathrooms with a two-car garage. It will be a 24, 2014, minutes as received. Dr. Markle seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 single story. no. Ms. Wagner moved to approve Resolution BUSINESS #EDC20-14. Dr. Markle seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. Resolution #EDC20-14 Resolution Recommending Residential Tax MISCELLANEOUS Abatement for Brandy Thomas, 2829 ADJOURNMENT Sonnet Drive Meeting adjourned at 4:34 p.m. Mr. Frischkorn explained the resolution is for a residential tax abatement for 2829 Sonnet Drive located in the Paramount Springs subdivision. The improvements to the property will be at an estimated cost of $97,300. The request is for a three-year tax abatement as it is not considered