Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-28-2005JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MARCH 28, 2005 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission met on Monday, March 28, 2005 at 5:30 PM in the Mayor's Office of the City County Building, 501 E. Court Avenue, Jeffersonville, Indiana. The following were present: Nathan Samuel, President Tracy Farrell, Secretary Mark Pearson, Vice President John Perkins, Commissioner STAFF: Barry Cahill, Executive Director Kathy Haller, Consultant Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Assistant to the Director Les Merkley, City Attorney Chester Hicks, Director of Planning and Zoning GUESTS: Gary Leaven, Workforce Development Fred Mitchell, Director of Community Action of Southern Indiana Glen Muncy, Tubby's Restaurant ABSENT: Kyle Williams, Commissioner CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Samuel called the meeting to order at 5:40 PM GARY LEAVELL - WORKONE -FRED MITCHELL -CASI Mr. Gary Leaven and Mr. Fred Mitchell spoke on behalf of Workone, a tenant in the CASI building. Mr. Leaven stated that Workone is currently located on two floors of the CASI building. In order to serve their clients more efficiently the organization would like to locate all of their offices on the first floor. Mr. Mitchell has allocated additional room on the first floor but the area needs carpeting. Mr. Leaven asked for $1900.00 from the Redevelopment Commission for the carpet. Mr. Perkins made a motion to approve up to $1900.00 for carpet for the renovated area for Workone in the CASI building.. Mr. Pearson seconded. Motion carried. GLEN MUNCY - TUBBY'S: Mr. Glen Muncy, owner of Tubby's, 228 Spring Street, appeared before the Commissioners, at their request, to give an update on his intentions for the use of his building. The building has been vacant except for storage for four years. Mr.Muncy is intending to open aMicro-Brewery. The blueprints have been drawn up and will be submitted to the state in the next two weeks. Mr. Muncy also presented a letter from the State saying that there were no taxes due or liens on the property. Mr. Samuel asked Mr. Muncy to inform the Redevelopment Department when the plans were submitted to the state. Mr. Muncy assured the Commissioners that he would do that. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Samuel asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the February 28, 2005 meeting. Mr. Perkins would like the record to reflect that he was absent from the meeting but this was due to the City Council meeting at the same time. Ms. Farrell made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 28, 2005 meeting. Mr. Pearson seconded. Motion carried. CLAIMS: Mr. Cahill presented the claims for March 2005. The claims totaled $3,995.29. Mr. Perkins made a motion to approve the claims for March 2005.. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried. TREASURER'S REPORT: Mr. Cahill presented the Treasurer's Report. The ending balance in the Operating Fund was $34,643.73. Mr. Cahill reported that he transferred $40,000 from the Money Market Account to the Operating Account. Total assets as of February 28, 2005 were $2,787,352. Mr. Pearson made a motion to submit the Treasurer's Report for Audit. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried. PROJECT UPDATE REPORT: (See attached sheet) Ms. Haller reported that the grant for the Ken Ellis Center is due Friday, April 1, 2005. The Wheels and Heels project has received 8 proposals. Three firms will be interviewed. FOLLOW-UP REPORT: TRACY FARRELL- VETERAN'S PARKWAY Ms. Farrell reported that she had talked to the Mayor and that there are on-going negotiations. Mayor Waiz said he would talk one on one to the Commissioners about the negotiations. MARK PEARSON -GATEWAY EAST: Mr. Pearson passed out pictures of the area. The area consists of the land between Watt Street and Walnut Street. The eight lots have a value of approximately $230,000. Mr. Pearson feels that the land being adjacent to the Quadrangle would be worth investing in. JOHN PERKINS -DOWNTOWN BUILDINGS: Mr. Perkins reported that he has talked to the owner of the Elks Building and that the owner feels the building is worth more than it has been appraised. The owner has no financing and has invested between $113,000 and $117,000 in the building. Mr. Samuel asked Mr. Perkins to invite the owner to the next meeting. Mr. Perkins stated that he would. Mr. Perkins stated that the other building he was to check on was Tubby's. NATHAN SAMUEL - TIF ACCOUNTS: Mr. Samuel reported that after talking to the Clerk Treasurer, Redevelopment would start reviewing the claims for the TIF accounts. The Clerk-Treasurer is working with Umbaugh to come up with the totals in the, accounts. OTHER: Mr. Cahill reported that the Mayor has asked the Redevelopment Department to purchase afour- plex at 339-341 Pearl Street. The asking price is $35,000. Two appraisals will be needed. Mr. Perkins made a motion to approve up to $30,000 to purchase the 339-341 Pearl Street property. Mr. Pearson seconded. Motion carried. Mr. Samuel commented on the newspaper article concerning negotiations with a company interested in relocating to Jeffersonville. Mr. Samuel was concerned one of the Commissioners may have talked to a reporter about this issue. This may hamper the negotiations and our relationship with the mayor. In the future Mr. Samuel feels if a reporter approaches you the best answer is "I have no comment". ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Samuel asked if there were any further business. Hearing none Mr. Pearson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was ad~.purned at 7:30 PM. APPROVED President Mark Pearson, Vice President