CITY OF MASON
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
201 W. ASH ST., MASON,
MICHIGAN
MASON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June
3, 2002
The meeting was
called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Whipple.
Present: Council Members: Preadmore, Helbig,
Clark, Howe, Soule, Naeyaert, Whipple
Also present: Martin Colburn, City Administrator
Dennis McGinty,
City Attorney
Kathy Revels,
Finance Director/Treasurer
Deborah Stein,
Deputy Clerk
Council Member
Naeyaert led in the Pledge of Allegiance and offered the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: May 20, 2002
The Minutes of May
20, 2002 were approved as written.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Motion by Soule,
supported by Howe,
To approve the
payment of the bills in the amount of $97,488.61 as submitted.
VOTE: Yes (7) Preadmore,
Helbig, Clark, Howe, Soule, Naeyaert, Whipple
No (0)
MOTION CARRIED
PEOPLE FROM THE
FLOOR
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None
REGULAR BUSINESS
Public Hearing -
Michigan Packaging Company - Industrial Facilities Tax
Mayor Whipple opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m.
John Klien, Vice President/General Manager, and Chris
Wylie, Tax Representative, for Michigan Packaging Co., commented on the tax
abatement request submitted for a financial commitment of approximately two
million dollars for new plant equipment. He stated that currently there are 113
employees working at the Mason plant and that in thirty years there have not
been any employee layoffs. Discussion
was held on net increase in value if there is an exchange in equipment and not
an addition of equipment. Attorney
McGinty commented that Mr. Wylie spoke to him just prior to this evening’s
meeting on amending the proposed Industrial Facilities Exemption Agreement by
replacing the ‘No Layoff Clause’ with a statement indicating that they have
maintained a no layoff clause.
Discussion was held to defer any action to the next meeting to allow
Attorney McGinty to address the proposed amendments.
Mayor Whipple closed the public hearing at 7:58 p.m.
Resolution No.
2002-23 - Industrial Facilities Tax for Michigan Packaging Company
Resolution No.
2002-23 was
introduced by Naeyaert and supported by Preadmore.
Motion by Clark,
supported by Naeyaert,
To defer Resolution
No. 2002-23 to the next meeting, June 17, 2002.
VOTE: Yes (7) Preadmore,
Helbig, Clark, Howe, Soule, Naeyaert, Whipple
No (0)
MOTION CARRIED
Resolution
No. 2002-24 - Industrial Facilities Tax for Lear Technologies, LLC
Resolution No.
2002-24 was
introduced by Naeyaert and supported by Preadmore.
Kirk Fisher, Tax
Manager for Lear Corporation commented on the tax abatement request submitted.
Discussion was held on the census of employees for the duration of the
abatement.
Motion by Helbig,
supported by Soule,
To amend paragraph
3 (b) of the proposed agreement by adding language to read as follows: does not
reach its stated target of engaging an additional one hundred fourteen
(114) full-time employees in the City of Mason within the required two (2)
years.
VOTE: Yes (4) Soule,
Naeyaert, Helbig, Clark,
No (3) Preadmore, Howe, Whipple
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Whipple
presented Resolution No. 2002-24, as amended for a vote.
City of Mason
City Council Resolution No. 2002-24
June 3, 2002
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate
Application and Agreement from Lear Technologies L.L.C.
WHEREAS, the
State of Michigan has enacted Public Act 198 of 1974 allowing industrial
property owners property tax abatement under certain conditions; and
WHEREAS, Lear
Technologies L.L.C., 21557 Telegraph Road, Southfield, Michigan 48086-5008, has
petitioned the Mason City Council for a hearing on its application; and
WHEREAS, the
City Council has adopted Council Resolution No. 99-14, after a public hearing
duly noticed by publication, to establish an Industrial Development District
pursuant to Act 198 to encompass the land and territory within which the
Applicant proposes to acquire and maintain the building, land improvements,
machinery, fixtures, and equipment to be acquired by the Applicant
WHEREAS, the
description of said property is:
A part of the South
½ of Sec 5, T2N, R1W, City of Mason, Ingham County, Michigan; described as commencing
at the South ¼ corner of said Sec 5; thence N00d04’16”E 1487.83 feet along the
North-South ¼ line to the intersection with the Northeasterly Right of Way line
of Cedar Street (M-36) and the point of beginning which is S00d04’16”W 1161.2
feet from the Center of Sec 5; thence N48d36’18”W 511.31 feet along the
Northeasterly Right of Way line of Cedar Street; thence N41d24’11”E 105.38
feet; thence N47d32’45”W 60 feet; thence N41d24’00E 46.51 feet; thence
N89d27’01”E 327.92 feet, thence N00d04’47”E 665.33 feet to the Center of said
Sec 5; thence N89d56’09”E 268.73 feet along the East-West ¼ line of said Sec 5
to a point in the Westerly Right of Way line of Conrail Railroad; thence
S18d57’00”E 1096.32 feet along said Westerly Right of way line; thence
S18d57’00”E 470.18
feet; thence S06d16’27”E 161.74 feet; thence S90d00’00”W 72.67 feet; thence
S00d00’00”E 132.80 feet; thence S89d11’00”E 114.87 feet; thence S18d57’00”E
105.20 feet; thence S89d54’06”W 307.86 feet; thence N24d30’W 10.89 feet; thence
N25d01”W 44.20 feet; thence S89d54’06”W 462.96 feet; thence N00d09’18”W 603.03
feet; thence S48d13’54”E 113.64 feet to point of beginning. Containing approx 25.98 ac.
WHEREAS, Lear
Technologies, L.L.C. wishes to purchase new equipment and machinery at the cost
of approximately $4,006,750 worth of machinery furniture, on property legally
described above; the value of said personal property to be approximately
$4,006,750; and
WHEREAS, Lear
Technologies, L.L.C. seeks an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate on
personal property, as described in its Application, dated April 1, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the
City Council met in public hearing on May 20, 2002, as heretofor resolved and
noticed for the purpose of considering approval of said application; and
WHEREAS, the
City Council met in pubic hearing on June 1, 1998, as heretofore resolved and
noticed, for the purpose of establishing an Industrial Development District of
the City of Mason; and
WHEREAS,
during said public hearing the City Council heard all persons desiring to be
heard, either orally or in writing, with respect to the designation of the
subject area as an Industrial Development District, pursuant to 1974 P.A. 198,
MCLA, Sec. 207.551 et.seq.; and
WHEREAS, the
City Council has afforded the applicant, the public, the Assessor, and all of
the affected taxing units an opportunity for a hearing; and
WHEREAS, the
granting of an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate to Lear
Technologies, L.L.C. will not substantially impede the operations or financial
soundness of the City of Mason;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Mason finds and
determines that the granting of the Lear Technologies, L.L.C. Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate considered together with the aggregate amount
of certificates previously granted and currently in force under Act No. 198 of
the Public Acts of 1974 and Act No. 255 of the Public Acts of 1978, shall not
have the effect of substantially impeding the operation of the City of Mason,
or impairing the financial soundness of a taxing unit which levies ad valorem
property taxes in the City of Mason; and
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the application of Lear Technologies L.L.C. for
an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for personal property
improvements is hereby approved for a period of twelve (12) years; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, the City of Mason and Lear Technologies, L.L.C. shall enter into an
Agreement containing provisions allowing for the revocation of the Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate if conditions imposed by the City of Mason are
not met.
Yes: (7) Preadmore, Helbig,
Clark, Howe, Soule, Naeyaert, Whipple
No: (0)
Clerk’s Certification: The undersigned, duly qualified and Clerk of the City
of Mason, hereby certifies that the foregoing constitutes a true and complete
copy of a resolution adopted by said Council at a regular meeting held on
Monday, June 3, 2002, the original of which is part of the Council’s
Minutes. The undersigned further
certifies that notice of the meeting was given to the public pursuant to the
provisions of the “Open Meetings Act” (Act 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976,
as amended).
___________________________
Martin A. Colburn, Clerk
City of Mason
Ingham County, Michigan
Resolution No.
2002-22
was introduced by Naeyaert and supported by Preadmore.
CITY
OF MASON
CITY
COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2002-22
FIRE
WORKS DISPLAY
June 3, 2002
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Mason that it does
hereby grant permission to the Mason Fire Department to hold a fireworks
display on the evening of July 4, 2002, in conjunction with the annual Fourth
of July celebration at the Ingham County Fairgrounds.
YES: (6)
Naeyaert, Preadmore, Helbig Clark, Howe, Whipple
NO: (0)
CLERK'S CERTIFICATION:
I hereby certify that the
foregoing is a true and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the City
Council at its regular meeting held Monday, June 3, 2002 the original of which
is part of the Council's minutes.
____________________________
Martin A. Colburn, Clerk
City of Mason
Ingham County, Michigan
Proclamation -
General Raymond G. Davis
Mayor Whipple
commented that he presented General Raymond G. Davis with a proclamation on
Memorial Day.
Discussion was held
on increasing the monthly car allowance for the City Administrator.
Motion by Helbig,
supported by Soule,
To amend the
employment contract between Martin Colburn, City Administrator, and the City of
Mason, by increasing the automobile expense, paragraph three, Automobile
Expense, from $500 to $550 per month, effective July 1, 2002.
VOTE: Yes (7) Preadmore,
Helbig, Clark, Howe, Soule, Naeyaert, Whipple
No (0)
MOTION CARRIED
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None
NEW BUSINESS
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A
brief discussion was held on the lawn mowing ordinance. Council Member Naeyaert stated that
residents have expressed to her that they would prefer a four way stop at
Washington Street where the direction of the stop signs were recently changed.
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Discussion
was held on the lack of broadcast quality for Channel 10, and that there was
not any sound for the most recent broadcast Council meeting.
COUNCIL
CORRESPONDENCE
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Letter
- Dan Schlottman - A brief discussion was held. It was the consensus of the Council to add Downtown Parking to
the next agenda.
LIAISON REPORT
Cable Commission
Council Member
Helbig commented that the next meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2002.
Planning Commission
Mayor Pro Tem Soule
commented that the next meeting will be held June 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Downtown
Development Authority
Mayor Whipple
commented that two proposals have been submitted for the Old Fire Station.
ADMINISTRATOR’S
REPORT
Administrator
Colburn commented that the fire station dedication in honor of Fire Chief Jim
Pelton will be held on Saturday, June 15 at 2:00 p.m. Flags will be flown at half-mast. The Skate Park project has broken ground and the county is working
with the city to dredge the creek.
Irish Construction has come to an agreement with Tim Payne. State Street a report has been forwarded
including the requirements of the history of the culvert, etc. The Mason Public Schools and City of Mason
Joint Recognition Ceremony will be held June 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the High
School.
PEOPLE FROM THE
FLOOR
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None
ADJOURNMENT
Being there was no
further business the meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
_________________________ ________________________
Martin A.
Colburn, City Clerk Russell
W. Whipple, Mayor