HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-25-2005JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MNUTES
April 25, 200
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission met on Monday April 2~, 200 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
Kyle Williams, 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 ZoninJ
GUESTS:
Alex Davis, Reporter for the Courier Journal
Kent Arnold, Vision Development
THERE WAS AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. Samuel called the meeting to order at 5:55 PM
NEW BUSINESS:
AMENDMENT TO AGENDA:
Mr. Samuel added items to the New Business Agenda.
No. 9 -Money due from Riverfront TIF
No. 10 -Kathy Hailer's Contract
TUBBY'S MICRO-BREWERY UPDATE:
Mr. Cahill reported that he talked to Mr. Muncy and that none of the permits have
been applied for. The project is about where it was last month. Ms. Farrell made a
motion that Mr. Cahill write Mr. Muncy a letter stating if there wasn't any progress in 30
days that condemnation would be started. Mr. Perkins seconded. Motion carried.
PROJECT UPDATE REPORT: (See attached sheet)
The Wheels and Heels project received 8 proposals. Four firms were interviewed.
Ms. Haller reported that The Evening News did not print the Public Notice for the Ken
Ellis Senior Center (CFF grant) on the correct. date (March 19, 200) - it needed to be
published 10 days before the Public Hearing. The Public Hearing vas held on the
originally scheduled date (March 29`h) but did not have the required 10-day period prior
to the hearing date, because of a mistake the newspaper made in publishing it. However,
the grant was submitted. We will know in June if the grant has been accepted.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS AND CONCERNS:
Mr. Cahill reported that the Revolving Loan Account has two loans that are not being
paid. Dr. Rita Fleming has-not made a payment in years. Dr. Fleming has been
contacted numerous times and legal action will be started. The other loan was given to
the Haven House.
The report for the Tax Abatements has been completed. This report documents if the
companies are in compliance with their abatements. The City Council will receive this
report at one of their next meetings.
Mr. Cahill reported that Mr. Vissing would meet with Mr. George Hughes concerning
the money that the Star of Louisville owes the city.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Samuel asked if there were any further business. Hearing none Mr. Perkins made
a motion to adjourn the meeting. The e ti ~ ~ journed at 7:30 PM.
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APPROVED ~~ `
athan Samuel, President
Mark Pearson, Vice President
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