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| Briefly Speaking
By Kyle Hannon
Chamber President/CEO
This is the part of the movie when the music crescendos and a sense of foreboding hovers over all the characters. The performance is reaching the end. We can all sense it. The credits will be rolling soon.
I’m talking, of course, about the compact (PILOT) issue. It is nearing resolution, though we are not certain of the final plot twists or the ending. We have tried to keep you abreast of developments over the past months. We have also been in communication with our members who are impacted by the PILOT. For those of you who have not been living and breathing this (like we have), here is a brief update.
The mayor’s task force (of which I was part) turned out to be a legal group, even though they met in private. They recommended intentional annexation and a “payment in lieu of taxes” – set at 35 percent of the city tax rate (down from the current 75 percent) based on assessed property value. The mayor is going to propose an ordinance close to that to the city council tonight.
The city council (of which I am no longer a part) met last week and decided to offer an ordinance that also pushes intentional annexation and adopts a usage-based fee, set at 15 percent higher than the city rate.
Tonight, the council will start debating which way to proceed. As the plot thickens, here are a few items to watch:
* If the council adopts a usage model, will the city decide to stop utility extension – potentially slowing development in the county?
* If the council adopts a usage model, how will they replace the funding of budget items, like residential trash pickup, the compact/PILOT currently supports?
* Can the council resolve this in one meeting – tonight – or their next meeting on July 1, or will they push it to July 15, as has already been suggested?
Stay tuned. We will be there.
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Upcoming Chamber events and seminarsTo register and learn more about these events, visit the Chamber's website.
TUESDAY (June 18), Biz-Ness After Hours: Kitchens Etc., 5 to 7 p.m., 1150 N. Nappanee St., Elkhart.
 
THURSDAY (June 20), Women’s Council Networking Luncheon:
"Bridging Generations: Understanding the Current Generations in the
Workforce, Communicating and Working Well Together." Sponsored by
KeyBank and Hubbard Hill Estates Retirement Community. 11:30 a.m. to 1
p.m., Hubbard Hill, 28070 CR
24, Elkhart. Cost: Members, $15, non-members $25.
June 24, Annual Golf Outing, Tee times are 8:30 a.m. and 2:15 p.m., Elcona Country Club, 56784 CR 21, Bristol. Cost: Foursome $600, hole sponsor $300.
July 2, Biz-Ness Before Hours: Sam's Club, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., 4024 Elkhart Road, Goshen.
Aug. 13, Annual INDOT Luncheon, noon to 1:30 p.m., Elcona Country Club, 56784 CR 21, Bristol. Cost: Members $20, non-members $30.
Sept. 10, NCI: Lean 101 workshop, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Elkhart Chamber, 418 S. Main St., Elkhart. Cost: Members, $250, non-members $295 (members of regional chambers receive member price). For more information, call (574) 293-1531.
Oct. 8-9, OSHA: 10-Hour General Industry Safety & Health Program, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Matterhorn Conference Center, 2041 Cassopolis St.,
Elkhart. Presenter: Tris Gour, ISES. Cost: Members $200, non-members $300 (members of regional chambers
receive member price).
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Member eventsTo submit your event, please email us.
TUESDAY (June 18), Barnes & Thornburg Life Science Lunch: "Health IT - Events, Incubators and Growing Our Cluster," noon, 11 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Free to attend. Email to RSVP.
WEDNESDAY (June 19), Ice Cream Shoppe grand opening,
5 p.m., South Bend/Elkhart KOA Campground, 50707 Princess Way Drive,
Granger. Free treats for attendees. For more information, visit event website.
FRIDAY (June 21), Yoga in the City: Summer Solstice 2013,
10:45 to 11:45 a.m., Central Park (behind Civic Plaza). Free. For more information, visit the event website.
FRIDAY (June 21), Concord Mall Cruise-In and Car Show,
every Friday now through Aug. 30, 5 to 8 p.m. Music, games and trivia. Visit the mall's website for themes and more information.
SATURDAY (June 22), Ruthmere Coffee on the Piazza,
every Saturday through Labor Day, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Coffee event with live music is free. For information, visit the museum website.
THIS WEEKEND (June 20-23), Elkhart Jazz Festival, downtown at various locations. For tickets and more information, visit the event website.
THIS WEEKEND (June 21-22), WFRN Friend Fest at Amish Acres, 1600 W. Market St., Nappanee. Christian music on multiple stages, free parking and kids activities. For tickets, visit the event website.
June 28-29, Humane Society Red Barn Sale,10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the shelter, 54687 C.R. 19, Bristol. Sale supports care and feeding of homeless animals. Donations of household items and gently used clothing accepted. See HSEC website for more details.
June 29, Integra document shredding, 9 a.m. to noon at The Retreat, 1135 Professional Drive, Goshen. Benefits Heart String Sisters. Cost: $10 minimum donation for up to five bags or boxes; $5 for each additional.
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Promote. Network. Golf.
Participate in the Greatest Golf Outing in Elkhart County
Monday, June 24 | Elcona Country Club
HOLE SPONSORSHIP. Network and interact with more than 300 businessmen and women.
DONATE A PRIZE. Great recognition for your business by
donating promotional items, gift certificates, food items and big screen
televisions - all make wonderful door prizes to be given
away.
VOLUNTEER. Be a part of organizing, planning and assisting at
the event. We offer a fantastic networking event and have fun in the
process.
SIGN UP and PLAY. Grab your customers, employees or vendors
and participate in a great day of golf, networking and food around
the golf course.
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