Councilman Clar Schacht made the motion to deny the rate change. It was seconded by Councilman Ruben Barrientoz and unanimously passed. Councilman Sheldon Sue made the motion to adopt Resolution No. 264 on participation in a tax abatement program. It was seconded by Barrientoz and unanimously ap- proved. It is not just an open invitation to come in and get all your taxes free for ten years, or whatever.
Every case is different.
We need to get it in writing and on the books, so when someone comes in and ask, we can say yes we do have it. Make your petition and we will consider it. Tax abatement can be anywhere in town and it only involves city taxes. The council also unanimously approved a request by the Planning and Zoning Committee tor a variance on the property of Mr. C.J. Payne at 729 W. Tennessee. Before adjourning, the council dis- cussed at length a request by the city employees who work inside City Hall.