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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-28-1999MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Wednesday, April 28, 1999 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission met in Regular Session at 8:10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 1999 at the Jeffersonville Housing Authority, 206 Eastern Boulevard, Jeffersonville, Indiana. The following were present: Robert E. Campbell, President; Barry S. Cahill, Vice President; Ronald T. Grooms, Treasurer; Kyle Williams, Secretary; Nathan Samuel, Commission Member; John Toombs, Jacobi, Toombs & Lanz; 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. First item on the agenda was to Award Galvstar Railroad Siding Project Contract. Mr. John Toombs of Jacobi, Toombs and Lanz showed the Commissioners on a map the proposed layout of the GalvPro project railroad siding. In consultation with the Indiana Port Commission and GalvPro, the 115 Ib. rail was replaced with 132 Ib. rail. After recalculating the bids for this change, Mr. Toombs indicated that Clark Nickles, Inc. was the low bidder at $246,028.96. A 10% contingency fee was added to this amount for a final total of $270,600.00. President Campbell asked if City Attorney Anne Marie Galligan had reviewed these changes. Mr. Toombs indicated that he and Ms. Galligan had. President Campbell indicated he would like to have the bids initialed when changes had been made to insure that they had been reviewed by the proper agencies. Mr. Nathan Samuel made a motion to tentatively award the project contract in the amount of $246,028.96 to Clark Nickles, Inc. subject to his submission of the rest of the contract documents. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ronald T. Grooms, and passed unanimously. Mr. Barry Cahill made a second motion to Request GalvPro to forward a check to the Department of Redevelopment in the amount of $160,300.00. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kyle Williams and passed unanimously. Minutes of the March 31, 1999 meeting were submitted for approval. Upon a motion by Mr. Samuel and a second by Mr. Cahill, the March 31, 1999 minutes were approved unanimously. Executive Director Mr. Philip W. McCauley presented the Treasurer's Report. He pointed out on the Income Statement the additional $39,948.99 rent collected from Buckheads for 1998 sales in excess of the base. The first Kingfish overage will be due in April 1, 2000 for calendar year 1999. Hearing no further discussion and upon hearing a motion to approve by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Cahill, approval of the Treasurer's Report was unanimous. Operating Fund Claims in the amount of $5,250.20 were presented. A motion was made by Mr. Samuel, seconded by Mr. Williams and passed unanimously to approve the claims as submitted. Claims on the Grant Funds were then presented. Mr. McCauley explained to the Commissioners that the State Board of Accounts is now requiring that claims be submitted to the Redevelopment Commission for disbursement of grant monies. This procedure will be in addition to the reports to the grantor and other parties. After discussion, the Commissioners indicated that they would like a detailed accounting of each grant before approving claims on a grant. Ms. Kathy Haller reviewed the Project Development Update. 1) She presented an updated time schedule on the Inner City Road Project. Hearings and finalization of plans and specs are scheduled for 1999. 2) IHFA has extended the grant deadline on the Owner Occupied Rehab Grant to July 31, 1999. Notices to proceed have been issued for 12 of the 15 homes selected. 3) Groundbreaking for the Spring Street Project was held on April 27, 1999. 4) Vogt Valve has reported 242 jobs for the First Quarter, 1999. 5) First phase of construction for Towne Place Marriott is well underway. 6) Keystone Industrial Park is a little over 75% complete. 7) NorthShore Development expects a construction crew to be on site within 3 weeks. 8) Barrister Group closing is expected to be on schedule. Ms. Haller also reported that she is helping the Red Cross with a Lilly Endowment Gift IV grant application and has been working with Donna Frantz on a Lilly Endowment Gift IV grant application for $1,000,000.00 towards the proposed Aquatic Center. Ms. Haller then presented the commission with a schedule that outlines the City of Jeffersonville's matches for future projects. President Campbell raised a question on the City's portion of the Allison Lane project. Mr. McCauley stated that the costs of the Allison Lane project will probably be borne by the Inter City Road TIF or the 10t" Street fund from which the funds have been expended. Other projects discussed included 1) work on the Court Avenue Extension has been delayed until the year 2000 when the $800,000.00 in funds from KIPDA will be released. 2) The Red Cross grant request is for communication equipment, four emergency sirens and a 4 wheel drive vehicle to be used by the Disaster Action Team. 3) Spring Streetscape plans were reviewed by the Commissioners. There will be 40 lampposts, replacing the cobra lighting with historical lights. Sidewalks and curbs will be replaced for four blocks from Riverside Drive to Court Avenue. On July 15, 1999 merchants on Spring Street who have contributed towards the light posts will be honored with a plaque placed on a light pole. The City of Jeffersonville will install these lights through aseven-year lease with Cinergy. Mr. McCauley then commented on the Riverside TIF and the assessment on The Harbours. The final re-assessment indicated a change from $3.9 million to $3.370-3.380 million. The City will be losing approximately $60,000.00 per year in TIF proceeds. The City of Jeffersonville has no legal standing to appeal this reassessment. Mr. McCauley also reported that Northshore II would have a closing within 60 days. President Campbell reported on the meeting he, Mr. McCauley and Ms. Hinton had with Doug Cobb of Greater Louisville Inc. The dialogue was good. President Campbell met with Mayor Galligan, Carroll Gowens and citizens concerned about the staffing of the Boys & Girls Club. The issue is resolved. Mr. Samuel raised the question of what he should be doing as a member of the Redevelopment Commission to bring new business to Jeffersonville. ~] President Campbell stated that he felt the Commission should start taking a proactive role in what is best for Jeffersonville. He would like to see the Commission become more aggressive with the Northport project but is not sure what approach to use. Mr. McCauley informed the Commissioners about the Redevelopment Association meetings that are held every sixty days. Due to scheduling conflicts, he has been unable to attend but reminded the Commissioners that funds have been budgeted for them to attend such meetings. 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 9:51 p.m. - ... ___~ Kyle;\lVilliams, Secretary Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission APPR~VED: /° . Robert ~E. Camp ell, Jr., Pr~si~ent j Jeffersonville Redevelopment.~ommissign ~`