Economic Development Commission

MINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION November 12, 2020 PUBLIC HEARING CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING 4:30pm Via Zoom Conferencing OPEN REGULAR MEETING MEMBERS PRESENT ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM Lance Stephenson, President Lisa Hobbs, Vice President MINUTES Mary Jamerson, Sec/Treas Mr. Reed made a motion to approve the September Roger Reed 10, 2020 minutes as presented. Ms. Jamerson seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. STAFF PRESENT Greg Winkler, ED Director NEW BUSINESS Karen Soetenga, ED Staff EDC23-20 Resolution Recommending Residential Paul Podlejski, City Attorney Tax Abatement for Sherri and Donald Mark Keck – 6431 Colt Lane OTHERS PRESENT Mr. Winkler briefed members on Resolution EDC23- Donald Mark Keck, Tax Abatement Applicant 20 a residential tax abatement for Sherri and Donald Jason Cooper, Tax Abatement Applicant Mark Keck. Mr. Winkler stated the address is 6431 Suellen and Danny Turner, Tax Abatement Applicant Colt Lane, Lot 37 in Apple Downs Addition. The Daphne Holtzleiter, Mustin Builders request is for a three-year tax abatement, as it is not David Eicks, BOW Chairman considered in-fill housing. Construction will Ken DeLaBastide, Herald Bulletin commence before December 31, 2020, for a single- Robert Glazebrooks, Glazebrooks Funeral Home family dwelling intended for human habitation. Jesse Wilkerson, Jesse J. Wilkerson and Assoc. Improvements to the property will be at an estimated cost of $230,000.00. Mr. Keck briefed members on the new construction. Brief discussion followed. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING EDC28-20 Resolution of the Anderson Economic Ms. Jamerson moved to approve Resolution EDC23- Development Commission Approving and 20 for Donald Mark and Sherri Keck and Mr. Reed Authorizing Certain Actions and Proceedings with seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. Respect to Certain Proposed Economic Development Revenue Bonds (Glazebrooks EDC24-20 Resolution Recommending Residential Funeral Services LLC Project) Tax Abatement for Melisa and Jason Cooper – Mr. Winkler briefed members on Resolution EDC28- 6530 Colt Lane 20 a resolution authorizing an economic Mr. Winkler briefed members on Resolution EDC24- development revenue bond for Glazebrooks Funeral 20 a residential tax abatement for Melisa and Jason Services, LLC for $300,000.00 in net TIF proceeds. Cooper. Mr. Winkler stated the address is 6530 Colt Mr. Winkler stated the funds are to be used for the Lane, Lot 22 in Apple Downs Addition. The request demolition of the existing parking lot, asphalt paving is for a three-year tax abatement, as it is not and drainage improvements; also impacting the considered in-fill housing. Construction will adjoining ARC owned former Marsh property. Mr. commence before December 31, 2020, for a single- Winkler stated other aspects of the project include family dwelling intended for human habitation. the purchase of parcels to the west and south of the Improvements to the property will be at an estimated current facility as well as demolition of a car wash cost of $340,500.00. Mr. Cooper briefed members and improvements to the building. The total on the new construction. Brief discussion followed. investment is estimated at 1.2 to 1.3 M upon completion with TIF revenue advancing 25% of total Ms. Hobbs moved to approve Resolution EDC24-20 project costs, aligning with other recent projects. for Melisa and Jason Cooper and Mr. Reed seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. Mr. DeLaBastide asked how long the note was for and if TIF would be used for payments. Mr. Winkler stated it is a 12-year note and it will be paid by the EDC25-20 Resolution Recommending Residential additional taxes generated by the project. A Tax Abatement for Suellen and Danny Turner – question and answer time followed. 6509 Turf Way Mr. Winkler briefed members on Resolution EDC25- 20 a residential tax abatement for Suellen and Danny Turner. Mr. Winkler stated the address is 6509 Turf Way, Lot 58 in Apple Downs Addition. Ms. Jamerson moved to accept the Finding of Facts The request is for a three-year tax abatement, as it is and Report for Glazebrooks Funeral Home Project not considered in-fill housing. Construction will and Mr. Reed seconded. Motion passed commence before December 31, 2020, for a single- unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. family dwelling intended for human habitation. Improvements to the property will be at an estimated EDC28-20 Resolution of the Anderson Economic cost of $265,000.00. Mr. and Mrs. Turner briefed Development Commission Approving and members on the new construction. Brief discussion Authorizing Certain Actions and Proceedings with followed. Respect to Certain Proposed Economic Development Revenue Bonds (Glazebrooks Mr. Reed moved to approve Resolution EDC25-20 Funeral Services LLC Project) for Suellen and Danny Turner and Ms. Jamerson Mr. Winkler stated the Resolution authorizes the seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. bond process and allows it to go before the City Council for consideration. Brief discussion followed. EDC26-20 Resolution Recommending Residential Tax Abatement for Mustin Builders – 146 Asbury Ms. Jamerson moved to approve Resolution EDC28- Drive 20 and Ms. Hobbs seconded. Motion passed Mr. Winkler briefed members on Resolution EDC26- unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. 20 a residential tax abatement for Mustin Builders. Mr. Winkler stated the address is 146 Asbury Drive, Ms. Hobbs stated she is fighting COVID and asked Lot 195A in Apple Downs Addition. The request is everyone to be careful and safe. for a three-year tax abatement, as it is not considered in-fill housing. Construction will Ms. Soetenga stated Ms. Hobbs will soon be ending commence before December 31, 2020, for a single- her time on the Commission and thanked her for her family dwelling intended for human habitation. service. Brief discussion followed. Improvements to the property will be at an estimated cost of $199,210.00. Ms. Holtzleiter briefed MISCELLANEOUS members on the new construction. Brief discussion followed. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Hobbs moved to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Ms. Jamerson moved to approve Resolution EDC26- Reed seconded. Meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m. 20 for Mustin Builders and Ms. Hobbs seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. EDC27-20 Resolution Recommending Residential Tax Abatement for Mustin Builders – 144 Asbury Drive Mr. Winkler briefed members on Resolution EDC27- 20 a residential tax abatement for Mustin Builders. Mr. Winkler stated the address is 144 Asbury Drive, Lot 195B in Apple Downs Addition. The request is for a three-year tax abatement, as it is not considered in-fill housing. Construction will commence before December 31, 2020, for a single- family dwelling intended for human habitation. Improvements to the property will be at an estimated cost of $219,770.00. Ms. Holtzleiter briefed members on the new construction. Brief discussion followed. Ms. Hobbs moved to approve Resolution EDC27-20 for Mustin Builders and Mr. Reed seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. Finding of Facts and Report – Glazebrooks Funeral Home Project Mr. Winkler stated a copy of the Finding of Fact and Report was sent to Commission Members. Page 2