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NIINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Wednesday, June 27, 2001
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission met in Regular Session on
Wednesday, June 27, 2001 in the Mayor's Conference room, Fourth Floor, 501 E. Court
Avenue, Jeffersonville, Indiana. The following were present:
Robert E. Campbell, Jr., President
Nathan Samuel, Secretary
Edward Zastawny, Commission Member
Kyle Williams, Commission Member
STAFF MEMBERS:
David C. Duggins, Jr., Redevelopment Director
Kathy Haller, Consultant
Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Assistant to Director
ABSENT:
Barry Cahill, Vice President
President Robert E. Campbell, Jr. called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
President Campbell asked for additions or corrections to the minutes of the May 31,
2001 meeting. Hearing none Mr. Samuel made a motion to accept the May 31, 2001
minutes. Mr. Zastawny seconded. Motion carried unanimous.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Mr. Duggins presented the Treasurer's Report. $317.00 needs to be returned to the
TIF account from the C. Lee Cook project. A motion was made by Mr. Williams to
accept the Treasurer's Report. Mr. Samuel seconded. Motion carried.
OPERATING CLAIMS:
Mr. Duggins presented Grant claims totaling $3,655.94. Mr. Samuel made a motion
to accept the claims as presented. Mr. Zastawny seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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GRANT CLAIMS:
Mr. Duggins presented Grant Claims totaling $13,226.78. Mr. Zastawny made a
motion to accept the claims as presented. Mr. Samuel seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
THE ESTOPINAL GROUP EXPANSION PROJECT UPDATE:
Mr. Duggins passed out copies of the revised plans for the Estopinal Group Expansion
Project. The Commissioners approved the plans. No action was taken.
GATEWAY REDEVELOPMENT UPDATE (CASTLE BLDG.)
Mr. Duggins reported the contract for the property on Spring Street, owned by Mr.
Mackey Griffin, has been signed. The cost of the property was $130,000.00. The Clazk
Memorial Hospital will buy this property to use as an entrance to their property.
Mr. Duggins also reported that he has been meeting with Mr. John Lopp, of J. W.
Lopp, Commercial Real Estate, concerning inquiries of proposed hotels on the Pet
Pazadise side of Tenth Street.
Plans to widen Tenth Street are progressing. The start time could possibly be early
2002.
JUEA UPDATE
Mr. Duggins reported that approximately $300,000.00 has been deposited in the
Urban Enterprise Account. The money owed to the Redevelopment Department will be
drawn down next month.
The deadline for the EZBR forms to be turned in was extended to July 16, 2001. A
letter was sent to each of the companies in the Zone to advise them of this.
The Urban Enterprise Zone is currently competing for a Grant for the Peazl Street
Project. This will include 5 homes, relocation of 1 household, sidewalk reconstruction
and an 8 foot privacy wall that will run through the back of the property. The total
project will cost $450,000.00.
CANCELLATION OF COVENANT
The Commission received a request to cancel a covenant at 418 Locust Street. Mr.
Gary Speth is constructing a new house on this property. The owners of the property
were Charles W. Wright and Martha S. Wright. After determining that all parties were in
agreement Mr. Williams made a motion to cancel the covenant for the property at 418
Locust Street. Mr. Zastawny seconded. Motion carried.
PROJECT UPDATE REPORT (See attached sheet)
Ms. Haller reported that the Beth Nova was 90% complete. The closing for the
Riverfront Condos project will be July 15, 2001.
INAAP - Mr. Williams reported that an agreement with the Louisville Water Co. is
close to being completed.
ADJOI:fRNMENT
Mr. Campbell asked if there was any additional business, hearing none Mr. Williams
made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Zastawny seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:50
PM.
APPROVED: