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Comm. Minutes--June 19, 1995 1354 17. Jim Hahn, representing the Chaffee Economic Development Corporation, spoke in favor of the tax exemption since the business will be located in the former Chaffee school building, which is owned by the local economic development corporation. He also requested a waiver of the $7.50 per hour minimum salary because most of the jobs will be second incomes for people in the Chaffee area. Also, he favors the exemption because the building has not been taxed in the past since it was used as a school. Mr. Ness asked for comments from anyone wanting to speak against the proposed tax exemption. Hearing none, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Eckert was concerned about the minimum salary requirement of $7.50 per hour since a number of the employees would be part-time and temporary workers. Mrs. Toussaint said $7.50 per hour is the minimum requirement so that people do not qualify for public assistance. Because this application was filed on May 17, 1995, and the County Commission adopted policy on June 5th, Mrs. Schneider asked about the process to be followed. Mr. Ness said the tax incentive policy was followed on the last tax exemption policy even though the policy was not formalized by the Commission until June 5th. He said a copy of the policy was forwarded to Fargo-Cass County Economic Development, and they supported the policy as adopted. MOTION, passed Mrs. Toussaint moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded to deny a new business tax exemption for David Welken, d/b/a Mr. Spindle, Inc. Discussion: Mr. Wieland said the general tax would only be ~200 per year so this is not a large amount of money, but the annual payroll would be important to the Chaffee area. Mrs. Toussaint was concerned about not following policy if the commission waives the salary and health insurance requirement. At the call for the question and on roll call vote, the motion carried with three members voting 'Aye', Wieland and Mr. Eckert opposing. RESOLUTION #1995-10, P~blic h~aring held~ tax exemption on new home construction A public hearing was held on granting approval of a two-year tax exemption for new homes under construction between January 1, 1995 and December 31, 1995. The County Commission has been requested to consider the exemption because a number of cities in the county have granted such exemptions under Section 57-02-08 of the North Dakota Century Code. Chairman Ness invited comments in favor of the tax exemption.