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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-28-2005 JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES July 28, 2005 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting, Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 5:30 PM in the Mayor's Conference Room, on the Fourth Floor of the City County Building, 501 E. Court Avenue, Jeffersonville, Indiana. The following were present: Mr. Samuel called the meeting of the Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission to order at 5:30 PM The following were present: Nathan Samuel, President Tracy Farrell, Secretary/Treasurer John Perkins, Commissioner Kyle Williams, Commissioner Staff Barry Cahill, Executive Director of Redevelopment Kathy Haller, Consultant Les Merkley, City Attorney Chester Hicks, Director of Planning and Zoning Absent: Mark Pearson, Vice President Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Assistant to the Director of Redevelopment Guests: Bob Chinn, Al's Liquors Brian Chinn, Al's Liquors Steve Kempf, Kempf Phil McCauley, Jeffersonville City Council 10TH AND WALNUT STREETS: Mr. Kempf reported that Thornton's Oil has purchased the strip mall property on 10`h Street where the 24 Hour Food Mart and Al's Liquors are located. Mr. Kempf presented a Floor Plan, Site Plan, and preliminary elevations for the Redevelopment Commissions review and consideration. The following approvals will need to be obtained. a) Re-zone subject property to C-1 (currently zoned R-3) b) Zoning variance for 0'-0" building set back at West side of property (adjoining the existing railroad spur Right of Way). The railroad Right of Way to remain. c) Zoning variance to allow up to an additiona130% increase for business signage. A $5,000.00 good faith deposit was made. Mr. Perkins. stated that he spoke with Hal Kovert, president of the BZA concerning variances for any building being built on this property. There will need to be set backs variances. Mr. Kovert told Mr. Perkins that he thought the BZA would be amenable to this. Mr. Perkins also spoke to five the City Council members and said they are receptive to the plan. Mr. Williams made a motion to approve the price term proposal from Bob and Brian Chinn on the 10th and Walnut property subject to negotiations for the length of the option period or the non- refund ability of the option paid. Mr. Perkins seconded. Motion carried. CLAIMS: Mr. Cahill presented claims for July 2005 totaling $11,282,18. Ms. Farrell made a motion to approve the claims for July 2005. Mr. Williams seconded. Motion carried. KENT ARNOLD: Mr. Samuel reported that Mr. Kent Arnold was originally going to attend the meeting but did not answer Mr. Samuel's phone calls. Mr. Arnold has purchased the property on Veteran's Parkway. The Redevelopment Commission does not have any contractual agreement with Mr. Arnold. HOSPITAL PROPERTY OPTION: Mr. Cahill reported that the City would give 35 feet of the property on Spring Street to Clark Memorial Hospital to build an entrance. The Hospital will give Redevelopment a four-year option to purchase the property where the old fire works store was located and the Redevelopment Department will market the property. Mr. Perkins made a motion to approve giving 35 feet of the property on Spring Street to the Clark Memorial Hospital contingent on the approval of the County Commissioners and the Hospital Board, and Mr. Cahill putting an RFP in the paper and a for sale sign put up on the property. Mr. Williams seconded. Motion passed MINUTES: 2 Mr. Samuel reported that there has been no progress with Mr. Muncy. The Board of Public Works would not take any action on the property. Mr. Perkins made a motion that the Jeffersonville Department of Redevelopment start the process to exercise their Right of Eminent Domain through condemnation of the property at 220 Spring Street and request the Building Commissioner to inspect the building and recommend if the building is unsafe. Mr. Samuel seconded. Mr. Merkley said according to the statute the building has to be determined as an unsafe building and order issued pursuant to the unsafe building. statute and the owner has an opportunity to reply to that order. A hearing must take place and notice given. The Redevelopment Commissioners will then make the determination whether or not the property is condemnable. The Redevelopment Commission will then adopt a resolution setting out their determination to exercise their Eminent Domain power and instruct the City Attorney to file a petition in the name of the City on behalf of the Redevelopment Commissioners. The next step will be to have the Building Commissioner inspect the building. THE STAR: Mr. Cahill reported that the Mayor agreed to meet with the Owners of the Star. The Star owners would like a lease starting now with the same options. Mr. Perkins made a motion to instructing Mr. Merkley to file an action against The Star for breach of their lease. Ms. Farrell seconded. The motion passed 3-0. Mr. Williams left the meeting prior to the vote. KATHY HALLER'S CONTRACT: Mr. Samuel reported that Ms. Hailer's contract has not been signed. It was not the intent for Ms. Haller to receive less pay. There will be a meeting to discuss the contract. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Samuel asked if there were any additional business. Hearing none Ms. Farrell made a motion to adjourn the meeting. APPROVED: 4