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JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Monday, January 24, 2005
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission met on Monday, January 24, 2005 at
5:30 PM in the Third Floor Conference Room, 501 E. Court Avenue, Jeffersonville,
Indiana. The following were present:
Kyle Williams, President
Nathan Samuel, Vice President
Tracy Farrell, Commissioner
Mark Pearson, Secretary/Treasurer
John Perkins, Commissioner
STAFF:
Barry Cahill, Executive Director
Mary Sue Ellenbrand, As$istant to the Director
Kathy Haller, Consultant
Jack Vissing, Attorney
Les Merkley, Attorney
CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. Williams called the meeting to order at 5:32 PM.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Mr. Williams opened the floor for nominations for election of officers.
PRESIDENT:
Ms. Farrell made a motion to nominate Mr. Samuel for president. Mr. Perkins
seconded the nomination. A vote was taken to approve the nomination. Motion passed
unanimously.
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VICE-PRESIDENT:
Ms. Farrell made a motion to nominate Mr. Pearson, for nominat onenMolton passed
seconded the nomination. A vote was taken to approve the
unanimously.
SECRETARY:
Mr. Williams made a motion to nominate Ms. Farrell for Secretary. Mr. Pearson
seconded the nomination. A vote was taken to approve the nomination. Motion passed
unanimously.
MINUTES
Mr. Samuel .asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the
December 29, 2004 meeting. Hearing none Mr. Pearson made a motion to approve the
minutes of the December 29, 2004 meeting. Mr. Williams seconded. Motion carried.
CLAIMS
Mr. Cahill presented claims totaling $14,213.85. Mr. Perkins made a motion to
approve the claims for January 2005. Mr. Pearson seconded. Motion carried.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
The Star of Louisville still owes a balance from 2004. Mr. Vissing will follow up on
letter that was sent on January 17, 2005.
There was discussion on whether to hire. a Certified Public Accountant to balance the
TIF's. No decision was made.
Mr. Williams made a motion to submit the Treasurer's Report to Audit. Mr. Pearson
seconded. Motion carried.
KATHY HALLER'S CONTRACT:
There is a need to determine if Ms. Haller is an independent contractor or city
employee. Ms. Farrell will follow up with the City Attorney on this matter.
Mr. Merkley will be the attorney for the Redevelopment Department instead of Mr.
Vissing.
PROJECT UPDATE REPORT:
Ms. Haller reported she is working on an (RFP) Request for Proposal for a bike path
for the city.
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Ms. Haller also reported that an appropriation out of the 2004 budget that requires us
to submit an application has been started. This is an Economic Development Initiative
Grant through the U.S.E.P.A. transferred to IDEM. This grant will be for wastewater
infrastructure improvements.
STAFF COMPENSATION:
Due to the Urban Enterprise Association not having an income the Redevelopment
Department is being asked to pickup the salaries for Mr. Cahill and Ms. Ellenbrand. Mr.
Merkley will prepare an amendment to the salary ordinance and present it to the City
Council.
Ms. Farrell made a motion to have Mr. Merkley prepare an amendment to the salary
ordinance to change salaries. Mr. Williams seconded. Motion carried.
MED VENTURE:
Mr. Cahill, Mr. Jack Ragland and Mayor Waiz attended a meeting in Indianapolis to
talk to a company interested in coming to the Tech Park. There has been no decision
from the State on whether there will be a Tech Park.
OTHER:
TENTH AND SPRING:
Mr. Merkley reported that an Executive Session would be needed to discuss the
litigation of Tenth and Spring Streets. An Executive Session will be held before the
February 28, 2005 meeting.
WORKSHOP:
Mr. Samuel reported that a Workshop or Special Meeting would be needed to draw up
a strategic plan. This will be a time when the Commissioners can take the time to focus
on existing projects and brainstorm on new projects. The workshop will be scheduled for
the near future.
TIF PAYMENTS:
Mr. Cahill reported that payments for Vogt Valve, Beth Nova and Galvpro are now
due. These bills will be approved by the City Council. Mr. Perkins made a motion to
table the action until there is clarity on who approves these bills. The City Attorney will
get clarification on this.
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DOWNTOWN BUILDINGS:
Mr. Vissing reported he did a title search on Tubby's building on Spring Street. There
were $500,000.00 in liens on the building. Mr. Glenn Muncy holds the title. Most of the
debts were resolved in bankruptcy court.
Mr. Perkins made a motion to authorize Mr. Cahill to get an appraisal on the Tubby's
building on Spring Street. Mr. Pearson seconded. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Samuel asked if there were any other business before the board. Hearing none
Mr. Williams made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 PM.
APPROVED:
N an Sam el, President
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