Economic Development Commission

MINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION February 12, 2015 MINUTES PUBLIC MEETING Ms. Wagner moved to approve the December 4:30 p.m. 11, 2014, minutes as received. Dr. Markle Conference Room #1 seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 120 East 8th Street no. Anderson, IN 46016 BUSINESS MEMBERS PRESENT Bill Nagengast, President Resolution #EDC01-15 Resolution Gracie Suko, Secretary / Treasurer Recommending Residential Tax Dr. David Markle, Member Abatement for Stanley R. and Alisa L. Robin Wagner, Member Horning at 3013 Waterside Pointe David Eicks, Member Mr. Frischkorn explained the resolution is for a residential tax abatement for 3013 Waterside STAFF PRESENT Pointe, Lot 40, located in the Lake Clearwater Ashley Hopper, City Attorney Section 1 subdivision. The improvements to the Greg Winkler, Director property will be at an estimated cost of Michael Frischkorn, Deputy Director $412,000. The request is for a three-year tax April Phillips, Economic Development Staff abatement as it is not considered in-fill housing. Construction will commence before December OTHERS PRESENT 31, 2015, for a single-family dwelling intended Stanley and Alisa Horner for human habitation. The area has unimproved John Suko lots and has been undesirable for normal Michael Collette development and occupancy due to a cessation of residential growth and development. The ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF project will promote municipal development QUORUM goals by making effective use of the vacant lot Mr. Nagengast called the meeting to order at and expanding the tax base. If the Commission 4:35 p.m. and declared a quorum with five (5) approves the resolution, it will be forwarded to members in attendance. the City Council for their consideration of an ordinance to adopt the Commission’s ELECTION OF OFFICERS recommendation. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. President Dr. Markle nominated Mr. Nagengast for The property is located in the northeastern President. Ms. Wagner seconded. Nomination portion of the corporate limits of Anderson. passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. Mr. Horner stated the house has approximately Vice President 2,140 sq. ft. on the ground floor with a bonus Mr. Nagengast nominated Mr. Eicks for Vice room of approximately 750 sq. ft. over the President. Dr. Markle seconded. Nomination attached three-car garage. It is an open passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. concept with a great room. The windows overlook Lake Killbuck. Construction has started Secretary/Treasurer with the closing to be in June. It is being Ms. Wagner nominated Mrs. Suko for constructed by Riffey Builders. Secretary/Treasurer. Dr. Markle seconded. Nomination passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. Mr. Nagengast asked why they chose this location. Mr. Horner explained that they sold their house in Vanbuskirk Heights. They wanted to remain in Anderson on the north side of town.  Mr. Eicks moved to approve Resolution #EDC01- 15. Ms. Wagner seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. MISCELLANEOUS The next meeting of the Commission is Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Eicks moved to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 4:47 p.m. Economic Development Commission (EDC): February 12, 2015 Page 2