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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-17-1999MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Wednesday, November 17, 1999 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission met in Regular Session at 5:43 P.M. on Wednesday, November 17, 1999, at the Jeffersonville Housing Authority, 206 Eastern Blvd., Jeffersonville, Indiana. The following were present: Robert E. Campbell, Jr., President, Kyle Williams, Secretary; Barry Cahill and Nathan Samuel, Commission Members; Mayor Thomas R. Galligan; City Attorney Anne Marie Galligan; Jana Ecker, City Planner; and the following staff members: Philip W. McCauley, Executive Director; David Duggins, Assistant Director; Julie Hinton, Part-time Assistant Director; and Kathy Haller, Consultant. The meeting was called to order by President Robert E. Campbell, Jr. The President asked for any additions or corrections to the minutes of the October 27, 1999 meeting. Hearing none, motion to approve was made by Nathan Samuel, seconded by Kyle Williams, and passed unanimously. Mr. McCauley presented the Treasurer's Report, stating there was one unusual expenditure with that being the environmental cleanup on the Piggyback property in the amount of $2,500.00. Motion by Kyle Willliams to accept the Treasurer's Report, second by Nathan Samuel, motion carried. Discussion of utilities on Piggyback property: a. Sewer - $12,000.00 expense to bring the sewer to the Barrister Group. b. Water - TownePlace Suites, Fairfield, McCauley Nicolas and the unsold lot will share the cost for fire protection in the total amount of $28,000.00. The amount of $7,000.00 was collected from each participant, with Redevelopment fronting the $7,000.00 for the vacant lot. That cost will be assigned to the cost of the lot when sold. c. Electric - In order to make the entrance into Jeffersonville more attractive, the utilities will be buried. The City will dig the trench to bury the wires. That cost is estimated at $44,000.00. It was stated that the parking lots at Rocky's are paved, with the islands and curbs already in. The figures on the Rocky's prepayment will be studied and a recommendation brought back to this Board. Mayor Galligan asked about the street lights on Southern Indiana Avenue. Chairman Campbell stated it would be nice to use the same lights as were installed on Spring Street. City Planner Jana Ecker will gather information as to how many lights are needed. Mr. Campbell stated the Redevelopment Commissioners will pay for the second conduit for the lights. Ms. Ecker asked that when negotiating the sale of the fourth parcel that it is put into the contract that the City has as much control as possible regarding landscaping and signage. All owners so far have agreed to work together in this area. The claims register for the Operating Account was presented. Commissioner Samuel inquired about the tulip planting expense on Riverside Drive and Spring Street. Motion by Nathan Samuel to accept, second by Kyle Williams, motion passed. Kathy Haller presented the Grant Fund Account reporting there is $45,000.00 left to pay Koetter Construction upon satisfaction of all matters with CSX railroad. Motion by Barry Cahill to accept, second by Nathan Samuel. Kyle Williams abstains from the vote due to the claim of Haven House. Chairman Campbell votes in the affirmative. Motion carried. GalvPro Escrow Account next presented. It was noted that only the last two items, Jacobi Toombs & Lanz ($1,180.00) and Clark Nickles, Inc. ($125,984.42) were paid in this reporting period. Motion by Barry Cahill to approve, second by Kyle Williams, motion carried. Project update: Intercity Road: Mayor Galligan, City Attorney Anne Marie Galligan and Executive Director Phil McCauley reported they have negotiated better terms for the loan from the State resulting in a lower interest rate and better cash flow. Whereas we had a two year moratorium on payments (beginning at end of construction) with 20 year payback, now we have a three year moratorium and 23 year payback. Mayor Galligan reported that INDOT does not like the plans for a stoplight at the end of the Clark Bridge. He will stay in contact with INDOT on this matter. Everyone is reminded to attend the Spring Street celebration on Thursday, November 18th at 324 Spring Street, 5:30 P.M. GalvPro bond project: City Attorney Anne Marie Galligan reported that the bond purchase agreement was executed earlier tonight by the Redevelopment Authority. The Redevelopment Authority owns the property, they lease it to the Redevelopment Commissioners, who in turn sublease it to GalvPro. The City Attorney recommends approving the sublease of the property to GalvPro. Motion by Nathan Samuel to approve, second by Barry Cahill, motion carried. Aquatic Center: Mr. McCauley reported that this project has been scaled back. Fundraising to date has not been successful. Total available for the project to date is $177,000 (includes $120,000 in the 2000 city budget, plus money in the tax rate). There will be $3.8 Million proceeds from the bond issue. The present cost is $2.97 Million, with the anticipated total being $4.27 Million. Mr. McCauley stated it is not our plan to raise the tax rate. He thinks other funding sources are available, such as the Optional Entitlement Community program through HUD if and when that becomes available. President Campbell asked that if the HUD money becomes available would that block out other funds we currently receive. This should not affect any other monies. Mr. McCauley stated he had spoken with Ron Grooms on this subject since Mr. Grooms could not be at this meeting and he is in full agreement. Motion by Kyle Williams, second by Nathan Samuel to authorize a public hearing on the preliminary determination to enter into a lease and amendments to the Riverside Landing Redevelopment Plan and Inter City Road Economic Development Plan. Motion carried. Kathy Haller will investigate any grants available. Commissioner Samuel recommends payback from proceeds of the gate with any overage going into a capital investments fund. The public hearing is scheduled for December 1, 1999 at 5:00 P.M. in the Mayor's Conference Room. The Commissioners will meet again on December 6, 1999, at 8:30 A.M. in the Mayor's Conference Room. As Commissioner Grooms was successful in his City Council bid and will resign from this Board, he suggested Ed Zastawny as his replacement. .~ Commissioner Cahill moved to adjourn, second by Commissioner Williams, motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 7:10 P. ~- ~ Jefif~Fsc APPROVED: ~' ~,"' I %~ Robert E. Ca pbe ,~Jr., esident `. ~ Jeffersonville Redevelc~pr}lient Commission ~ 1 illiams, Secretary nville Redevelopment Commission