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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-31-1999MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Wednesday, March 31,1999 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission met in Regular Session at 7:53p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, 1999 in the Jeffersonville Housing Authority, 206 Eastern Boulevard, Jeffersonville, Indiana. The following were present: Robert E. Campbell, Jr., President; Barry S. Cahill, Vice President; Ronald T. Grooms, Treasurer; Nathan Samuel, Commission Member; Neal Steinbart, Barnes & Thornburg, Attorney at Law; Tom Galligan, Mayor; Anne Marie Galligan, City Attorney; and Staff Members: Philip W. McCauley, Executive Director; Julie Hinton, Assistant Director; Kathy Haller, Consultant; and Donna L. Kammeyer, Administrative Assistant President Robert E. Campbell, Jr called the meeting to order. Minutes of the February 24, 1999 meeting were submitted for approval. Upon a motion by Mr. Barry S. Cahill and a second by Mr. Nathan Samuel the February 24, 1999 minutes were approved unanimously. Executive Director Mr. Philip W. McCauley presented the Treasurer's Report. The Treasurer's Report consisted of a Balance Sheet, Budget Sheet, and Operations Sheet detailing the current month expenses and Year to Date expenses. Mr. McCauley also reported that payments for the piggyback infrastructure will be coming due shortly. Hearing no further discussion, and upon hearing a motion by Mr. Samuel and a second by Mr. Cahill, the Treasurer's Report was approved as submitted. Claims were submitted. An additional claim in the amount of $40.70 to Bell South Mobility for Mr. McCauley's cell phone was added. Total amount of claims submitted was $6,059.56. A motion was made by Mr. Cahill, seconded by Mr. Samuel and passed unanimously to approve the claims as submitted. Ms. Kathy Haller presented the Grant Report showing the Total Project Cost, Grant Award amount, and City of Jeffersonville matching funds. $6 million in grants have been approved on projects with total costs of $17 million. The Boys and Girls Club Grant will be submitted for approval in April. The grant for the Utica-Sellersburg Road Project has been increased to $150,000.00. Mr. Campbell asked the commissioners to pay particular attention to those projects where a shortfall exists. He requested that project deadlines be included in the next report to help the Commission prioritize projects. President Campbell asked if any GalvStar(GalvPro) bids had been submitted. Mr. McCauley reported that no bids had been received. Resolution 99-3, Resolutions Rejecting Bids for Sublease of Property in GalvStar Project Economic Development Area was introduced. A motion to approve this resolution was introduced by Mr. Grooms, seconded by Mr. Samuel and passed unanimously. Ms. Haller presented the Project Update Report. 1) On the Inter-City Road Project, right of way appraisals and acquisition are scheduled for this calendar year. Construction of Phase 1 from the I-65 fly-over to New Albany-C'town Pike is slated to begin in the Spring 2000. Phase 2 will likely be financed with bonds. 2) River Hills has requested atwo-month extension on the Owner-Occupied Rehab Grant. All grant monies will be expended except for $3,000.00 that will be held for unexpected costs. 3) O'Mara Contractors were the successful bidders on the Spring Street Project. The pre- construction conference was held Monday, March 29, 1999. A major modification on this project will be submitted revising the scope from 5 blocks to 4 blocks, Riverside Drive to Court Avenue. 4) The pre-construction conference for the railroad portion of the GalvStar project has been scheduled. 5) Construction work continues on the Musselman project. 6) The Keystone project is 70% complete. The bridge is clearly visible from I- 265. 7) IDOC has awarded Kintec Truss $150,000.00 in grant funds. 8)All permits have been secured for NorthShore. Ground should be broken after Thunder over Louisville. 9) The Axman Company locating in Bridgeport Industrial Park is applying to IDOC for an infrastructure grant for sewer and water lines. 10) Work has begun on the proposed Urban Enterprise Zone. A letter of intent will be sent on April 1, 1999. Application is due on September 1, 1999. Mr. McCauley elaborated on the Urban Enterprise Zone. This funding will help redevelop housing in blighted areas. A 17 to 18-member committee consisting of residents, business owners, political officials, etc. will determine how the funds collected in the Enterprise Zone will be used. Mr. Campbell inquired as to the status of NorthShore Building 2. Ms. Hinton reported that Mr. Ron Barnes of NorthShore met with the Underhill Group the week of March 29, 1999 and closing is expected to take place on schedule. President Campbell stated how impressed he was with the Vogt Valve project and praised Vogt Value for the work they have done. He also expressed the benefits to the commissioners of the recent tour of the projects. Ms. Hinton presented a rendering of the design slated for construction by the J Barrister Group. The Barrister Group has requested that the Commission approve this final rendering. President Campbell asked if the roofline was in compliance with the Commissioner's request. Ms. Hinton will make sure it is in compliance. A motion to approve The Barrister Group design as submitted was made by Mr. Cahill, seconded by Mr. Samuel and passed unanimously. Each Commissioner initialed the design. Jane Riesert submitted a Certification of Completion for the property located at 9t" Street and Indiana Ave. Motion to approve was made by Mr. Cahill, seconded by Mr. Ronald T. Grooms and passed unanimously. Ms. Anne Marie Galligan introduced Resolution 99-4 Approval of Amendment of Koetter Development Note. Mr. Koetter has requested that in the event excess funds exist in the Keystone TIF that the City accelerate the payment of his note. After some discussion, a motion to approve Resolution 99-4 accelerating the payment of the note was made by Mr. Samuel, seconded by Mr. Cahill and passed unanimously. Mr. McCauley updated the Commission about current competition between -, Louisville and Jeffersonville in locating businesses to the area. Kentucky is offering spectacular incentives. Mr. Campbell reported that he; Mr. McCauley and Ms. Hinton have scheduled a meeting with Mr. Dale Cobb of Greater Louisville, Inc. on April 20, 1999. Hearing no further business to come before the Commission and upon hearing a motion from Mr. Grooms and a second from Mr. Samuel, the meeting was adjourned at 9:42 p.m. Robert E. Car Jeffersonville Kyle. Williams, Secretary Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission ';--