Nancy Wellman from Mae Engineering appeared before the Starke County Council members last week to discuss the CF-1 paperwork originally denied by the council.
The paperwork was denied in a meeting in June as the tax abatement paperwork was incomplete.
Wellman explained that it was the understanding that real estate improvements would all that would need to be recorded.
Wellman said the form was turned in a little late, however Auditor Rachel Oesterreich noted that the form was mailed on the correct date due, but the council met in the morning that day and it arrived later in the day. If the council had met during their regular time it would have been reviewed that day. The council had moved several meetings to a morning timeframe due to the pandemic.
Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Larry Wickert added that he checked with the recorder who stated the forms looked like they were properly filled out and they were on time.
After the explanation and further review of the paperwork, the council approved the CF-1 as presented with a unanimous vote and found the company to be in compliance.
Wellman said that she’s proud to say that all of the employees there in North Judson are still working, but a major trade show had to be canceled at the facility due to the coronavirus. The sign shop, OTES, is also in good order.
