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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-31-2001NIINiJTES OF REGULAR MEETING JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Wednesday, May 31, 2001 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission met in Regular Session on Wednesday, May 31, 2001 in the Mayor's Conference Room, Fourth Floor, 501 E. Court Avenue, Jeffersonville, Indiana. The following were present: Robert e. Campbell, Jr., President Barry Cahill, Vice President Nathan Samuel, Secretary Edward Zastawny, Commission Member Kyle Williams, Commission 1Vlember STAFF MEMBERS: Mayor Tom Galligan David C. Duggins, Jr., Redevelopment Director Kathy Haller, Consultant Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Assistant to Director President Robert E. Campbell, Jr. called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. APPROVAL OF NIlNUTES: President Campbell asked for additions or corrections to the minutes of the Apri125, 2001 meeting. Mr. Cahill stated that it shows him seconding a motion to accept the minutes of the Mazch 28, 2001 meeting. He was absent and could not second the motion. Mr. Samuel made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected. Mr. Zastawny seconded. Motion carried. THE ESTOPINAL GROUP EXPANSION PROJECT: Mr. Wayne Estopinal from the Estopinal Group presented a proposed office addition. The present 9,000 square foot building needs to be doubled. The Group now employs 35 people and it is projected more employees will be hired in the near future. At least 73 parking spaces will be needed. Mr. Estopinal is interested in purchasing additional land to add onto his building. This land is on Indiana Avenue. Mr. Estopinal asked what time frame the Boazd felt it would be before the property would be able to be purchased. He also asked if the Board knew what the price would be for the property. Mr. Duggins informed Mr. Estopinal that the Redevelopment Department was still in negotiations and would keep him informed. Page 2 ACCOUNT SEPARATION: Mr. Hershel Frierson, of Crowe Chizek, presented a TIF District Analysis. The purpose of this report is to evaluate and determine Tax Increment Financing revenues generated in each TIF District and the TIF fund balance. All TIF .accounts will be separated and funds will be set up. TREASURER'S REPORT: Mr. Duggins presented the Treasurer's Report. Income due from the Enterprise Zone will be $18,522.35. Mr. Duggins reported that the income from the Pilot Fund would be down this year due to the high utility bills. OPERATING CLAIMS: Mr. Duggins presented Operating Claims for May 2001 totaling $22,488.18. Mr. Williams made a motion to accept the Operating Claims for May 2001. Mr. Cahill seconded. Motion passed unanimously. GRANT CLAIMS: Mr. Duggins presented Grant Claims for May 2001 totaling $55,239.19. Mr. Samuel made a motion to accept the Grant Claims for May 2001. Mr. Williams seconded. Motion carried unanimously. PIGGYBACK CONTRACT: The contract for the last parcel of the Piggyback property has been completed. The Redevelopment Department will receive $230,000.00 for the property. A Phase I environmental will be done and then the closing will be completed. Mr. Zastawny made a motion to approve the contract for the Northshore Development. Mr. Williams seconded. Motion passed unanimously. EAGLES PROJECT: The parking lot behind the The Fraternal Order of Eagles, 113 W. Maple Street that is owned by the City of Jeffersonville has been sold to the Eagles. The property sold for $20,000.00 which is twice the appraised value. Mr. Williams made a motion to approve the sale of the property to The Fraternal Order of Eagles. Mr. Zastawny seconded. Motion carded unanimously. Page 3 RELEASE OF COVENANT: The Commission received a request to release a covenant preventing construction of any structure on Lots Nos. 16&17 of Knobloch's Subdivision of Part of Letter "D" in Survey No. 2 of the Illinois Grant to Clark County. The owners wish to construct a room addition that would encroach upon the property subject to the covenant. After determining that the covenant no longer serves the purpose for which it was instituted, Mr. Cahill made a motion to release the covenant. Mr. Williams seconded. Motion passed unanimously. TIF AREA PROJECT DISCUSSION: The Quadrangle should be ready to purchase in approximately 2 months. There was discussion about who will manage the property. This will be something that will have to be decided once the property is purchased. Mayor Galligan announced that the widening of 10`~ Street would start within the next six months. Four parcels of land need to be purchased before the widening can take place. JUEA: Mr. Duggins reported that as of this date $160,000.00 has been deposited in the Urban Enterprise Account. Businesses have until July 1, 2001 to submit their payments. Mr. Duggins also reported that the Jeffersonville Housing Services would build seven homes on Pearl Street. The Urban Enterprise Association will donate this property to the Housing Services. PROJECT UPDATE REPORT: Ms. Haller passed out the Project Update Report (see attachment). ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Cahill made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Samuel seconded. Motion carved unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM. APPROVED: Page 4 r N than Samuel, Secretary