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President Chris presiding began with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Jim Widman. Minutes: The minutes of the February 19, 2003, meeting was reviewed. Gary Sriver made a motion to delete a partial sentence, “however, if you do not then Fulton County is out the Inventory Tax money”; as, this is not a true statement. Jim Widman seconded this motion. Motion passed 6-0. Gary Sriver made a motion to accept the minutes of February 19, 2003, meeting, as corrected. Jim Widman seconded this motion. Motion passed 6-0. Commissioners Recommendation f/GIS: Chris called on Commissioner Rich Powell to introduce Mr. Kevin Greene with WTH. Rich stated he was present to give a GIS presentation and the program they have. The Commissioners have voted to recommend WTH. Kevin is here to review what we currently have and what has been spent to-date, as well as the overall cost of the program. Kevin stated WTH is a Civil Engineering firm and they also do GIS (Geographical Information Systems) work. It is a digital mapping tool that can be used in multiple facets in the County. He described GIS by a breakdown in three parts; land information, public safety and infrastructure. Land Information would be parcels, soils, and information pertaining to the properties. Infrastructure would be bridges, culverts, roads and anything that the highway works on. Public Safety would be Emergency Management 911. Kevin said they already have completed for the County the Public Safety Program. With his laptop Kevin proceeded to demonstrate what has been done for the County; as well as, what they are proposing to do. He enumerated all the facts that are available by just the push of a button. He told of the uses of the Aerial Photographs for the E911 uses. This is the Public Safety that is presently used by E911. Kevin then demonstrated the infrastructure, which covers the uses for the Highway Department. He used the form required every two years, that gives information on all bridges within the County. He did likewise for the roads, as well. Kevin then went to Land Information, which is parcels and soils by taking this information and putting this on the map using the aerial photography as the base. He explained having everything digital, that you can enter the address, and that brings up all the information regarding the property. This could include, acreage, county roads, etc. Kevin demonstrated what the company has put together for parcel splits, which he said is a handy tool, which he demonstrated. In his summary he gave the cost of the Infrastructure part is $20,000.00; also, the cost for the Land Information part is $123,000.00. He said included in that cost is one of the things that County Assessor Sandy Owens asked them to do, which was labeling the parcel, and stated they would go ahead and do that. The question was asked if this was something that the office could do. Kevin said, yes they could teach them how and explained it is simple enough that someone could be taught how to do it. This concluded Kevin’s presentation. Chris asked the Commissioners if $143,000.00 was the total to complete the GIS Program. Rich asked Kevin if this was for the complete program? Kevin stated what they call complete is basically hitting the three (3) key areas, which are the Land Information, Public Safety and Infrastructure. However, this program is only limited by imagination as to what could be put on there, as it is a program that could be added to. The cost of the program being covered by reassessment was discussed. The cost and who would be using the Manatron conversion was discussed. The question was asked about the cost annually after everything is up and going. That comes under Training & Support, $7,000.00. Kevin stated there is no cost to upgrades. Kevin stated that in regards to the information being made public, that decision is strictly up to the County. This information will not be on the Internet. This was discussed. Chris asked the Commissioners what their recommendation was at this point and whether or not they recommended that WTH be the vender of choice or to approve the purchase at a later time. Rich said, at this time, the Commissioners are asking, just that WTH be the County’s Official Vender. Rich said, also, they would like the consensus of the Council as to the cost. Discussion clarified, that at this time, the Commissioners just want the Councils’ approval to use WTH as our Official Vendor for GIS Program, ending any further demonstrations and discussion as to the choice of a vendor for GIS. Gary Sriver made a motion that we make WTH as our Official Vendor for the GIS Program for Fulton County. Jim Widman seconded this motion. Motion passed 6-0. Also, noted at this time the Additional Appropriation for $123,000.00 is needed, and this will be on the agenda for the April meeting. Resolution: Chris stated this is the Resolution that is reviewed every year and he proceeded by reading Resolution #031803. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAGIT DISTRIBUTION TO THE FULTON COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT RESOLUTION #031803 WHEREAS, INDIANA CODE 6-3.5-1.1-1.3 authorizes a County Solid Waste Management District to Receive CAGIT funds upon the approval of a majority of members of the County Fiscal Body; and WHEREAS, the failure of the County Fiscal Body to pass a resolution approving the distribution will result in the Solid Waste Management district being omitted from the calculations performed by the State Board of Tax Commissioners in determining the governmental units eligible for the distribution of CAGIT, and WHEREAS, adoption of this resolution would result in GAGIT funds being paid to the Fulton County Solid Waste Management district, at the expense of all other units of local government receiving CAGIT funding. BE IT THERFORE RESOLVED: that the Fulton County Council, by this resolution, approves the distribution of County Adjusted Gross Income Tax (CAGIT) funds to the Fulton County Solid Waste Management District. Upon a vote of the County Council of __1__aye __5__nay ____not voting, this resolution is adopted/rejected this 18th day of March 2003. Members voting aye Members voting nay _______________________ ________________________ _______________________ ________________________ _______________________ ________________________ _______________________ ________________________ _______________________ ________________________ _______________________ ________________________ _______________________ ________________________ Attest: ________________________________ Denise J. Bonnell, County Auditor Following the reading of Resolution #031803, Chris called for motion to approve this Resolution. Gary Sriver made a motion to approve Resolution #031803. David Helt seconded this motion. Motion failed by a vote of 1 to 5. CSI Quote: Clerk Karen Miller presented to the Council a quote from CSI (Computer Systems, Inc.) in the amount of $2,270.00. Karen noted this quote was reduced from a prior quote she had presented. Karen said that by removing items that were not needed it had reduced their original quote. This figure of $2,270.00 covers the installation of two (2) PC’s, Karen explained this process; also, the re-installation of the Printers and warranty on the equipment. Karen explained the funds for this program come from ISTEP funded money, which comes back to us because of the payments we make to the State Child Support System on a monthly basis. Karen stated that the money stays in that account and can only be used for ISTEP maintenance and support operations within the Clerk’s Office. Karen said there is money in that account to cover the amount. This was discussed and Karen said with the approval of the Council, this would be funded directly from that fund. The consensus of the Council was given for Karen to proceed with the quote from CSI in the amount of $2,270.00. Aviation Additional: Jim Ewen, with the Board of Aviation, explained that beginning in 1999 there was an expansion to the airport. At that time the FAA asked that ten acres be purchased at the east end of the airport, with that land belonging to Irene Miller and he explained the process. Jim stated that when an agreement on price of the land was reached; the FAA wired the money. Jim stated what he needs now, is the consensus of the Council to take that money from the account it is in now and put it in their budget as an Additional Appropriation, to satisfy the requirement of the State Board of Accounts. Jim said he was also asking from the sale of the property to Mark Smiley, they would like to borrow from that enough to pay E & B Paving. Jim stated they have owed them since 1999. Jim said they would receive money from the FAA to finish the project. He explained it is just a matter of coming together with TOPPS on an Easement, which he explained to the Council. Jim said they are now paying interest on the money owed to E & B Paving and they would pay that off bill and stop the interest. Jim explained to the Council, the need for a private meeting room to accommodate personnel arriving in private planes and corporate jets. At the present time, there is no room large enough and what they would like to do is put a second story on the building. Jim said they have investigated and this is possible; also, he said this will take care of the leaky roof and he explained. They have obtained quotes from three contractors as to what the cost would be. Jim stated the least expensive was $30,000.00. He showed the Council a drawing of what the building would look like; and a breakdown of the rooms. The other two items, Jim said, the funds have arrived 100% paid from the FAA nothing to be matched. This was discussed and clarified. Chris asked if there were any problems giving a consensus to Jim Ewen under the circumstances to go ahead and proceed with the closing on the purchase of the Miller Property? There were none; therefore, by consensus of the Council, permission is given to the Auditor to cut a $40,000.00 check for the Miller Property purchase when the closing is set. The auditor brought it to the attention of the Council that their April Meeting is ahead of the Commissioners meeting. This was discussed and the consensus of the Council was to set their April Meeting for April 22, 2003, at 6:00 p.m. NOTE: At this time, Auditor Denise Bonnell excused herself from this meeting and Jeanie Cloud took over as Secretary Pro-tem for the remainder of the meeting. Attorney Ted Waggoner explained the legal procedure. This was discussed. FEDCO: Director Mike Busch passed on to the Council information he had received from Senator Weatherwax showing the amount Fulton County received this year and explained the breakdown. Mike compared this amount to that of surrounding counties. He explained, how this could be spent. Mike referred to the amount that has been spent through the CEDIT Fund since 1998; most of these expenditures are directly tied to infrastructure related expenditures. He continued to discuss CEDIT in great detail. Mike stated the public must be convinced of the need of FEDCO for economic development. Mike was asked how many companies within the county provide some kind of help in furthering the education of their employees? Mike could not give a number; he said that was something that could be surveyed. David Helt has received several comments from taxpayers, and he explained. He further stated that most people understand the increase of twenty-three cents/one hundred after its explained. Dave stated he is not totally opposed to adding more economic development revenue, what he does not like it all being lumped into one agreement. Take it one issue at time and decide on it, then look at the additional tax in another meeting. Dave said take more time and explore other options and he explained. Attorney Waggoner said, the $228,000.00 is etched in stone that is going to pay off the bonds. Dave said we need a specific goal. We need more support from the community. He said he has received all negatives phone calls. He feels it is a mistake to tie it all on one ordinance. Gary Sriver said if this CEDIT Fund is raised to the maximum then that does not give us anything to use in case of an emergency, as far as, capital funding. Gary went on to explain. Ted said you could appropriate out of the Economical Development Fund if needed and he went on to explain. Harry said he supports this basically. Saying, if you talk with Mark Kepler every year, we have less farmers in the County than we had the year before. Harry said this would not solve all the problems; however, if we can do anything to create a work atmosphere for our young people, he feels we should do that, to keep them in our county. Harry said if this would be put off now, it would be another year, and then it would be the next July before you could do anything. Harry said that is the reason he supports this. Mike Gearhart feels the increase needs to be done to get the fund built up. He went on to explain his thoughts and feelings. Mike spoke of water problems in the county. He also referred to fire protection that he received help with and stated again the fund needs to be built up. Chris said he too has definitely had phone calls. Chris said the biggest question people have asked him is, why don’t you have jobs for me. Factories have left town, so what is the right decision, if we do nothing now, ten years down the road it will likely be worse than it is today. Chris, like Harry, feels it is a long-term investment. He went on to tell of the money that has been invested within the County. Chris said he feels one of the best things that has happened is the “Good Samaritan Helicopter” service to Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. A service a lot of people are not fully aware of. Chris further stated we can all see the problems, but what is the solution? Jim Widman said he feels that’s what FEDECO’s position is. They should be telling us what the solution is. If your own studies tell us that the major problem is the educational level, we should address this issue. Jim said you could build all the fancy infrastructure you want and if you do not have people to put in that building, it will cost manufacturers and business owners a lot more money than what the building cost. It’s the employees, this is where the assets are. Jim feels right now we are a little short on that asset. He further stated he has three children and is putting them through college and he does not want them coming back here to $8.00/hr. jobs. They cannot survive on $8.00/hr. Jim asked how could he tell the people that have been calling him over the last month; this is the answer? An $8.00/hr job? Jim said, no, but he keeps hearing it’s the educational level. Jim stated that’s what was told to the council a year ago and that is the most we could expect out of our local educational level. Jim said how can you expect kids to stay in this community for $8.00-$10.00/hr? You have to look at higher technology jobs. He continued to explain. Mike Bush says it is not an either/or issue and explains his viewpoint. He stated that focusing on industry in the last fifteen years has not been to the best interest of the citizens in Indiana. Dave said that is why he has a problem with raising it to the maximum, because there is no plan, that is the hardest part. Dave feels it puts a lot of pressure on the Council to make the huge decision to eliminate the Inventory Tax. It helps every farm family, every business owner and every factory. Dave went on to explain that the Community is not in gear yet. We need to do some public relations, consensus building, get everybody on the same page, then I think you will see things happen. Dave, said he was not against increasing it a little bit, but not the maximum. Gary Sriver suggested we talk about proactive. He spoke of two particular instances in this town alone, where there was an opportunity to bring in a factory and about 3 months ago an opportunity to bring in a development for a number of residences and both were turned down. Gary said, don’t talk to him about being proactive and he went on to elaborate, about the turning down of the factory and the turning down of that development; just because people did not want certain people living in their neighborhood or certain businesses in their neighborhood. Gary said in all honesty the last incident was pure discrimination, that’s all it was. Gary further stated that the piece of property was bought with the understanding of leaving it just exactly like it is. He stated he has not seen anyone in this County proactive at all; and he stated he has certainly not seen the Rochester Community as being proactive. Gary said, as far as tax abatements, when he looks at this, there are 12 million worth of tax payments, so when you say, this isn’t really bothering the people of Fulton County, the taxpayer, it really is, 12 million dollars worth of tax abatements and that’s a lot of money. Dave Helt said that was his feeling, as he cannot think of anything the Council has turned down that FEDCO has brought before them. Gary said somehow we have to convince the citizenry, leaders of the County and this town that you say can proactive out of one side of the mouth, we want to see change but then when change comes, it’s just like, well, we want to do it, but we want to do it on our conditions. We want to do it the way, we want it. That is not the way it can be done. Jim said when he says proactive; it is like he has a new business that wants to borrow money from a bank. They have to tell the bank what they are going to do, before the funds are advanced to them. Jim said that is all he is asking from FEDCO. He wants to see a plan, not just in dollars and cents; he wants to know the direction that you have planned ahead. Mike said, yes the Council has been supportive and he is not taking any vote personally. It will just tell them what they have to work with and the direction to take. He went on to reiterate, and said whatever the Council decides, they will accept. Ron Myers spoke and he made the statement that manufacturing is dying. Fulton County is manufacturing heavy. The main income comes from manufacture. There is a strong farm group, but manufacturing is still number one and its dying. Ron said at the annual meeting he reported that we have lost since the year 2000 in Indiana alone 100,000 jobs. A lot of those jobs proportionally were right here. What’s going to be our fate down the road by doing nothing or by having a status quo? Is that we are going to continue to loose jobs in Indiana and we are going to continue to loose jobs in Fulton County and the level of our income will keep on going down and down and down. Indiana now is almost in last place in this country. Ron said that is a sad commentary for a State that has had a strong manufacturing base. Ron spoke of an example, using his own industry, that he can go to China and buy the casting in China and bring it back to the USA and sell it to a individual in this country to who I wouldn’t normally, cheaper than you can make it here. You don’t have to be a genius to see the handwritings on the wall. Ron went on to say we do not know what we have to do to stop the trend in Indiana and to stop the trend in Fulton County. Ron said they couldn’t give a plan; they do not have a plan, all they know is that our competitors around us are outspending us and getting whatever may come that way. Ron stated we have been in manufacturing so long in this area, that we are not going to be good at much else, unless we change our work course. We know we have to educate our work force and that we have to do a lot better job of educating the children that will be our force ten years from now and our schools have to know this. Ron said he does not think FEDCO can tell the Council what they have to spend the money for. As he continued he stated that FEDCO and the Council would have to work together trying to help the economy in this area. Come up with something we think we can be good at and find our nitch. Ron stated one thing we know is that we are not going to be able to do it with the education level of our present workforce. Ron further stated when he was president of the company one of his biggest expenses was having internal education, to better his workforce, to handle computers, etc. He said they spent hundreds of thousands of dollars of their budget on just educating people in the factory how to do their jobs, and he explained. We can have the status quo by doing nothing and can lose another hundred jobs in two more years in Indiana. Ron stated the Council has a terrible job to do; you have to make decisions that are not always liked by your constituents. The question is are we going to face up to it or take the easy way out. Bob Peterson spoke up even though he said he had not planned on it. Bob said he has great empathy and went on to tell of his experience as a Senator. He said he sat in the Senate one night for a Tax Bill that was tied 25 to 25. They then broke the tie to establish the Sales Tax in the State of Indiana; and that was done 90% on faith because we were one of the few states that did not have a Sales Tax and we needed it. Bob said government operates on three points, one frugality to protect the tax dollar, fairness, to be fair; compassionate to develop health and welfare; medicine, education and leadership. Bob spoke of the past and stated at that time Fulton County had not done much; however, since that time he stated Fulton County has one of the finest airports in this part of the county and he is grateful to serve on that Board. He spoke of all that has been done and the courage it took to buy the office building and expand the facility for the County. He spoke of the courage it took to enact a zoning and planning program, which we should have had forty years ago. He said you do things primarily on faith. You have to have faith that the economic people along with the Council working on certain appropriations to help economics in the area. You do it on faith that you are going to get the job done. Bob complimented the Council on wiping out the Inventory Tax. Bob further stated what you do tonight and have done the last ten years and what you will do ten years from now is done mostly on faith. Chris asked if anyone else had something to say? David said he did not realize the deadline of April 1st, and said he would possibly support not quite that much of an increase, but something. Dave spoke again the people and the condition most of them are in and that they are leaving the county. Dave spoke in favor of the twenty-three (0.23) cent hike for the Inventory Tax and possibly do something to compromise to get some CEDIT Tax money raised. Dave feels there needs to more of a consensus movement Countywide. It cannot just be the FEDCO Board; it has to everybody on board. Dave feels the biggest problem that we have had is getting the publicity out to get people behind Economic Development. Dave said the average telephone call he had, you guys wouldn’t want to hear very much of it. Dave feels you have to be a patient person to listen and answer everybody’s questions. He said, as far as the FEDCO Board every phone call he has received, that the people are ready to dethrone them and run them out of town. Dave said what he would like to see is some consensus building over the next twelve months and revisit it next year, and possibly increase it some more then. Dave feels we really need to take a year to sell the county. Gary asked the question, to Dave was he speaking in favor of the .23 cents to replace the Inventory Tax; then instead of the 25% you want to go smaller like 10% to 15%? Attorney Waggoner said there are certain levels that are acceptable to the State. Chris called for a recess at 9:55 p.m. 10:10 p.m., the meeting was called back to order. Chris stated we are looking at the Ordinance to increase the County Economic Development Income Tax Rate proposed along with Fulton County Taxpayers. This Ordinance has been read twice and there has been a lot of good discussion on this. Chris asked Attorney Waggoner for his findings on what we could and could not do and explain it for the benefit of the Council Members. Attorney Waggoner said for the Standard CEDIT Tax you can be at either .05 cents a dime, fifteen cents, twenty cents or twenty-five cents because we receive CAGIT you cannot go any higher than twenty-five cents. Your have the separate twenty-three cent issue that is the Inventory Tax; so, what you can end up with as a cap on that one is forty-eights. So, you can go in five-cent increments according to the State. The bottom line for three cents with an increase of two and one-half cents, or go to forty-eight cents with an increase of seven and one-half cents, on the hundred dollars. Chris asked Mike for any further comments. There were questions on the tax, which Attorney Waggoner clarified. There was further discussion as to increase. Attorney Waggoner said the process would be to receive a motion to approve the Ordinance. Then if anyone wants to make a motion to amend it. It can be made at that point. Chris stated we have had the reading of Ordinance #021903-A, twice before; one time was a full reading and one time by Title only. Gary Sriver made a motion to suspense with the third reading of the Ordinance and read by Title only. Harry Richter seconded this motion. Motion passed 6-0. Chris read Ordinance #021903-A. Harry Richter made a motion to approve Ordinance #021903-A. Earl Gaerte seconded this motion. Chris asked for any further discussion. Jim Widman made a motion to amend Ordinance #021903-A (last paragraph) from the maximum possible, being 0.48% to 0.43% being the maximum. Dave Helt seconded this motion. Attorney Waggoner said he would revise the Ordinance. Motion passed 6-0. Chris said he would entertain a motion to adopt Ordinance #021903-A as Amended as being read prior with the amendment of being from 0.48% to 0.43%. Jim Widman made a motion to adopt Ordinance #021903-A, as amended. Dave Helt seconded this motion. Motion passed 6-0. AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCOME TAX RATE IMPOSED UPON FULTON COUNTY TAXPAYERS ORDINANCE #-021903A WHEREAS the Fulton County Council has considered an adjustment to the rate of economic development income tax, adopted on March 24, 1992 and amended on February 25, 1997; and WHEREAS the Fulton County Council held a public hearing on December 11, 2002 at 6:00 P.M. for the purpose of listening to the concerns of the county taxpayers. BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED: The Fulton County Council increases the county economic development income tax rate imposed upon the county taxpayers of the county from 0.175% on income to four hundred five one-thousandth percent (0.405%). The funds generated by this increase must be used to provide property tax relief through Homestead Credit pursuant to HEA1001 (ss). This tax rate increase takes effect July 1, 2003. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED: The Fulton County Council increases the county economic development income tax rate imposed upon the county taxpayers of the county from four hundred five one-thousandth percent (0.405%) on income to forty-three hundredths percent (0.43%) being the rate of 0.20% CEDIT rate plus the inventory tax replacement maximum of 0.23%. This tax rate increase takes effect July 1, 2003. Adopted by a vote of ____aye, and ____ nay, this 18th day of March, 2003. _____________________________ President _____________________________ ______________________________ _____________________________ ______________________________ _____________________________ ______________________________ Attest: _____________________________ Denise J. Bonnell, County Auditor Secretary to the Fulton County Council Tax Abatement Compliance: Chris referred to the list of the Companies that have received Tax Abatements, as well as, the Compliance Statements that were filed with the Auditor, recorded by Statue. Chris stated, the last time Harry Richter, Gary Sriver an he met with Mike Busch, FEDCO to go over the compliances and make sure everybody is in compliance and to make sure the necessary documentations are completed. Chris said Harry has agreed to serve and he checked with Gary, and he will also serve. Chris will set-up the appointment with Mike Busch. Appropriation Request: Sheriff: Cum Cap: #2391-214-4000-10 Jail-Repair/Structure $60,000.00 This appropriation was reviewed and discussed. Harry Richter made a motion to approve this request. Gary Sriver seconded this motion. Motion passed 6-0. Veterans Service Office: #0101-012-2000-10 Office Supply $ 200.00 This appropriation was reviewed. Earl Gaerte made a motion to approve this request. Jim Widman seconded this motion. Motion passed 6-0. Transfer Request: Rochester Township Assessor From:#0101-1000-15 Level II Certification $ 479.17 #0101-3000-90 Dues $ 43.33 To: #0101-3000-91 Schooling $ 300.00 #0101-3000-22 Mileage $ 100.00 #0101-2000-10 Supplies $ 122.50 This appropriation was reviewed. Harry Richter made a motion to approve this request. Gary Sriver seconded this motion. Motion passed 6-0. Miscellaneous: Chris called the members’ attention to the letter in their packet from the Northern Indiana Community Foundation, Inc., Activity Statement. Chris referred to a letter from Auditor Denise requesting an extension on the Tax deadline because of the reassessment, etc. This is compliance with the Department of Local Government Finance. Also, enclosed was a copy of the publication that was in the paper concerning reassessment, etc. Chris referenced a Thank You Card from Veteran’s Officer Dick Bair and wife. For those who did not know, Chris stated Dick is recovering from an accident. There was neither any Old Business nor New Business. Chris expressed his appreciation for everyone’s attention for this long night of business. Remember the next Council Meeting will be on April 22, 2003 at 6:00 P.M. This concluded all the business transacted. Gary Sriver made a motion to adjourn. Harry Richter seconded that motion. Motion passed 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m. FULTON COUNTY COUNCIL ______________________________ Christopher Sailors, President ______________________________ David Helt, Vice President ______________________________ Gary Sriver, Member ______________________________ Harry Richter, Member ______________________________ James Widman, Member ______________________________ Earl Gaerte, Member Attest: __________________________________ Denise J. 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