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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-29-1999MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Wednesday, September 29, 1999 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission met in Regular Session at 5:35 P.M. on Wednesday, September 29, 1999, at the Jeffersonville Housing Authority, 206 Eastern Blvd., Jeffersonville, Indiana. The following were present: Robert E. Campbell, Jr., President; Barry S. Cahill, Vice President; Kyle Williams, Secretary; Nathan Samuel, Commission Member; Ron Grooms, Commission Member; with the following staff members: Philip W. McCauley, Executive Director, David Duggins, Assistant Director, Julie Hinton, Part-time Assistant Director; Anne Marie Galligan, City Attorney; President Robert E. Campbell, Jr called the meeting to order. Minutes of the August 25, 1999 were introduced. The President asked for any additions or corrections. Hearing none, motion to approve was made by Kyle Williams, seconded by Barry Cahill, and passed unanimously. Mr. McCauley presented the Treasurer's Report. Commissioner Cahill questioned why the revolving loan on GalvPro had not been paid. Mr. McCauley agreed that that matter should be taken care of and he will see that it is done. Motion by Kyle Williams to accept the Treasurer's Report, seconded by Nathan Samuel, motion carried. Mr. Duggins presented the Operating Account. Motion by Commissioner Cahill to accept, seconded by Commissioner Williams, motion carried. Mr. Duggins presented the claims register for the Grant Fund Account showing claims amounting to $41,011.00. Motion to accept this statement made by Commissioner Samuels, seconded by Commissioner Cahill. Regarding the claim Haven House, Commissioner Williams stated he would abstain from the vote as his mother is president of Haven House. Motion passed with one abstention. Mr. Duggins next presented Satisfaction of Mortgage regarding real estate mortgage executed by Emmit Sims and Nell Ruth Sims in 1984. This mortgage should be released, as there is no money owed the Department of Redevelopment. Ed Throgmorton at the New Washington State Bank was invoiced in the amount of $150.00. Commissioner Cahill moved to approve the Satisfaction of Mortgage, seconded by Commissioner Grooms, motion carried. Mr. McCauley reported on the 316 Pearl Street property purchased by Redevelopment. Bob Smith is interested in building a house on the lot and has discussed doing so with Mr. Duggins. His houses sell in the $90,000 range depending on the cost of the lot. He is very interested but does not want to pay for the lot. Mr. McCauley called Steve Kempf, who decided there was already too much cost in the lot. Larry Decker has a person who is interested in rehabbing the property as rental property. Commissioner Grooms suggested demolishing the house and holding onto the property. Commissioner Cahill suggested that the house not be demolished until the property is ready for sale. President Campbell stated that the goal is to have a habitable house under home ownership, not a rental, as this property was bought to help the city rid itself of a very bad headache. President Campbell feels there is a need to do request for proposals to see if there is any interest in the property. Commissioner Samuel raised the question of liability on the property. Mr. McCauley will check into the City insurance. Commissioner Cahill asked if it is possible to vacate the alley, which would give the property a nicer lot. City Attorney Anne Marie Galligan said that is a definite possibility and asked Mr. Duggins to check into this possibility. Julie Hinton next gave an update on the Urban Enterprise Association. She distributed maps showing the UEA boundaries. It is noted the area in red on the map is not a part of UEA. A public meeting was held on Monday, Sept. 27t" and no objections were heard. It now needs city council approval. It was explained that the danger to a UEA is that depending on how much inventory tax is captured; this will affect the tax rate of everyone in Clark County. Smaller impact in the county, larger in the City, however, too many factors at this time to be precise. Commissioner Samuel expressed his concern about the tax issue. Mr. McCauley stated that Jeffersonville's growth in the east end would more than accommodate a tax increase. While the growth in the east end is wonderful, the UEA helps keep an eye on the downtown area and offers a help to a deteriorating area of the City. President Campbell requested that a copy of the strategic plan be sent to each Redevelopment Commissioner. President Campbell and Commissioner Samuel would like to visit Bloomington, Indiana and their UEA program. This will be arranged through Julie Hinton and David Duggins. Commissioner Williams will visit at his convenience. Ms. Hinton informed the Commission that the UEA application goes to the UEA Board by October 15t", with a presentation on December 7t", and a decision is made that day. Jeffersonville, New Albany and Logansport will be sending applications, two are awarded per year. Mr. Duggins stated he feels our best selling point is that we have included so much residential. At this point, Commissioner Williams leaves the meeting. Chairman Campbell next called for an update on the Piggyback property. Mr. Duggins advised three small tanks, filled with kerosene, water and oil sludge, were found and it was feared a major cleanup in excess of $30,000 would be necessary. So far $2,033.00 has been invested in the cleanup, with the total being in the $3,000 to $3,500 range. Mr. McCauley advised that Buckheads would like to accelerate their lease payments for a discount, or pay a lump sum and close out the contract. No advantage to the City at this time. No action taken. Mr. McCauley stated he would bring figures to the next meeting on a buy-out. Mr. Duggins presented each Commissioner with a Project Development Update. Mr. Duggins will present the tax abatement resolution for BADD, Inc. to the Jeffersonville City Council at its next meeting on October 4, 1999. This is for a new $610,000 facility in the Bridgeport Business Center. President Campbell asked for new business. Mr. McCauley reported on the financing for the new swimming pool, park improvements and walking park. The swimming pool complex has been scaled back to an outdoor facility only. The City is considering executing a lease financing agreement with the Department of Redevelopment as the vehicle for bond payments. Commissioner Cahill questioned the use of the word "discrepancy" in the August 25th minutes regarding the TIF's. It was explained there is no "discrepancy", all the money is there, and it only has to be correctly assigned to the various TIF accounts. Commissioner Cahill moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Grooms, motion passed. Meeting adjourn~F at 7:00 P.M. 7 KyleWilliams, Secretary Jef~~onville Redevelopment Commission APPROVED: Robert E. Campbell, Jr., President Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission