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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-23-2005JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES May 23, 2005 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission met on Monday May 23, 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 John Perkins, Commissioner STAFF: Kathy Haller, Consultant Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Assistant to the Director Les Merkley, City Attorney Chester Hicks, Director of Planning and Zoning Mayor, Robert Waiz GUESTS: Jorge Lanz, Jacobi, Toombs & Lanz Kurt Vezner, Owner of 240 Spring Street Larry Thomas, Reporter for The Evening News ABSENT: Barry Cahill, Executive Director Mark Pearson, Vice President Kyle Williams, Commissioner CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Samuel called the meeting to order at 5:48 PM NEW BUSINESS: VETERAN'S PARKWAY UPDATE - JORGE LANZ: Mr. Jorge Lanz of Jacobi, Toombs and Lanz gave an update on the progress of Veteran's Parkway. Mr. Lanz reported that the project is finished. The initial cost estimate was $9,451,000. The final cost was $8,517,937. After additions and lighting the estimated cost was $10,044,722, the final cost $9,648,919. The SIB Loan balance for Jeffersonville is $2,303,087. The amount remaining to be funded with an 80-20 grant is $5,006,233 with Jeffersonville's share to be $600,748. LES MERKLEY: Mr. Merkley, City Attorney, passed out copies of memorandums explaining different procedures that the Redevelopment Commissioners have been questioning. 1. Eminent Domain 2. Sale or disposition of real estate 3. Authority to approve TIF claims as opposed to the City Council. The Commissioners then discussed the building owned by Glen Muncy known as Tubby's. Mr. Muncy appeared before the board in March 2005 with plans for aMicro- Brewery. Mr. Muncy promised to inform the board when the plans would be submitted to the State for approval. In Apri12005 Mr. Cahill reported that none of the permits had been applied for. The project had not proceeded since February. The board asked Mr. Merkley to look into the best procedure to condemn the building. They also asked Mr. Merkley to research whether eminent domain wipes out the existing liens on the building. Mr. Samuel made a motion to request the Building Commissioner to inspect the building at 228 Spring Street (Tubby's) and invite Mr. Muncy to the next Redevelopment meeting. Mr. Muncy is to bring any plans and financing information with him. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried. Mr. Cahill and Mr. Merkley will work on the letter to Mr. Muncy. OLD BUSINESS: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Samuel asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the Apri125, 2005 meeting. Hearing none Mr. Perkins made a motion to approve the minutes of the Apri125, 2005 meeting. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried. CLAIMS REPORT: Mr. Samuel presented the claims report. Claims for the month of May 2005 for the Operating fund totaled $19,632.89. Mr. Perkins made a motion to approve the May Operating claims. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried. Claims for the Grant fund totaled $39,200.00. Mr. Perkins made a motion to approve the claims for the Grant fund for April 2005. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried. 11 2 TREASURER'S REPORT: Mr. Perkins made a motion to table the Treasurer's Report until the next meeting. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried. This was due to only three Commissioners being present. TENTH AND SPRING STREET SETTLEMENT DISCUSSIONS: Mr. Samuel reported that he, Mr. Cahill and Mayor Waiz are in discussion with Mr. Lewis, the owner of the property. Mr. Samuel will keep the Commissioners posted on any progress. 240 SPRING STREET (ELKS BUILDING): Mr. Kurt Vezner, owner of 240 Spring Street, presented plans for the renovation of the three-story building. There will be two apartments on the third and fourth floors fora total of four apartments and retail space on the first floor. Mr. Vezner reported that the windows for the building were ordered but had to be changed due to the manufacturer discontinuing the color that was ordered. This has delayed the order and Mr. Vezner does not know when they will be in. Mr. Vezner has obtained all the permits that are necessary. Mr. Vezner will contact Mr. Cahill about the status of the windows and the progress of the project. PEARL AND MAPLE STREET PROPERTY: Mayor Waiz reported that Mr. Steve Palmquist thought the city was not interested in purchasing the property at Pearl and Maple Street. Mayor Waiz advised Mr. Palmquist that the city was still interested. The price is now $36,000 due to the recent tax bill. Mr. Perkins made a motion to pay $36,000 for the property at Pearl and Maple Street. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion passed. TRIANGLE PROPERTY OFF TENTH STREET AND OFFER: Mr. Samuel reported that the owners of the property on Tenth Street have agreed to sell the property for $5,000. This is a triangle shaped piece of property that is located behind the property already owned by the City. After discussion Mr. Perkins made a motion to give Mr. Cahill the authority to buy the property for $5,000 and to issue RFP's as soon as possible. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried. 3 MONEY DUE FROM RIVERFRONT TIF: .. ,~ The $286,910.00 that is due from the Riverfront TIF will be available about 60 days after the tax collection in May. We will apply for the money as soon as it is available. CARPET BILL DUE FROM CASI: The carpet bill that is due from the Community Action of Southern Indiana has not been received. Mr. Samuel asked Mrs. Ellenbrand to call and see when the bill will be sent. KATHY HALLER'S CONTRACT: Ms. Farrell presented Ms. Haller's contract. It is basically the same as the previous contact. The hourly rate will be increased to $25.00. Beginning with the new budget in January 2005 Ms. Haller will be reimbursed from each department for her services. Mr. Perkins made a motion to give Executive Director Cahill the authority to sign Ms. Haller's contract on behalf of the Commissioners. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Samuel asked if there were any further business. Hearing none Mr. Perkins made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Theme 'n w s jo ed at 7:10 PM. APPROVED athan Sam resident Mark Pearson, Vice President 4