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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-28-2005JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINiJTES September 28, 2005 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting, Wednesday September 28, 2005 at 5:30 PM in the Third Floor Conference Room in 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 5:32 PM The following were present: Nathan Samuel, President Mark Pearson, Vice President Tracy Farrell, Secretary/Treasurer John Perkins, Commissioner Kyle Williams, Commissioner Staff: Barry Cahill, Executive Director of Redevelopment Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Assistant to the Director Kathy Haller, Consultant Les Merkley, City Attorney Chester Hicks, Director of Planning and Zoning GUESTS: Brian Forest -Son Properties RESOLUTION GIVING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS: Mr. Cahill presented Resolution No. 9 authorizing him to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the sale of properties. Mr. Williams questioned when an Executive Director has authority to sign documents and if it is necessary to have a resolution every time documents are signed. He also questioned whether the by-laws state what the policy is. Mr. Samuel asked Mr. Williams to research the by-laws and report back to the board. Mr. Williams amended the motion to authorize Mr. Cahill as Executive Director to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the sale of the Tenth and Walnut Street property. Mr. Perkins seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES: ~, Mr. Cahill presented the minutes for the August 31, 2005 meeting. Mr. Samuel asked if there were any additions or corrections. Hearing none Mr. Williams made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 31, 2005 meeting. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried. Mr. Cahill presented the minutes for the September 12, 2005 Special Meeting. Mr. Samuel asked if there were any additions or corrections. Hearing none Mr. Williams made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 12, 2005 Special Meeting. Mr. Pearson seconded. Motion carried. CLAIMS: GRANT CLAIMS: Mr. Cahill presented claims for September 2005 Grant totaling $101,068.00. Mr. Perkins made a motion to approve the Grant claims for September 2005. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried. OPERATING CLAIMS: Mr. Cahill presented claims for September 2005 Operating totaling $9,040.87. Mr. Perkins made a motion to approve the September Operating Claims for $9,040.87. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried unanimously. CITY HALL: Mr. Cahill presented claims for the City Hall Bond for September 2005. The claims were for the following: Boyce Forms - $174.62 -checks E&H Construction - $234,876.00 -construction costs. This is subject to approval by The Board of Public Works. Mr. Williams made a motion to approve the September 2005 claims for the City Hall Bond. Mr. Pearson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 2 Mr. Cahill presented claims for the City Hall Bond for July 2005. The Claims were for the following: Wire Fee - Wire Fee - Ice Miller - Les Merkley Crowe Chize $10.00 $15.00 $40,000.00 -Professional services - $15,000.00 -Work associated with bond k - $41,135.00 -Professional Services Mr. Williams made a motion to approve the July 2005 City Hall Bond claims. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried unanimously. TREASURER'S REPORT: Mr. Cahill presented the Treasurer's Report. Total Assets and Liabilities amount to $2,923,274.00. Mr. Cahill reported that the rent overage from Buckhead's has been received. Mr. Cahill also reported that he is working on the TIF claims and that the Clerk Treasurer said she would have to have documentation for each bill before they can be submitted for payment. The $40,000.00 that was to be moved from the Money Market Account was not transferred due to receiving the Buckhead overage. Mr. Williams made a motion to accept the Treasurer's Report for Audit. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion passed unanimously. QUADRANGLE UPDATE: Mr. Brian Forest of Son Properties reported that the final paving and striping would be finished bymid-October. They are currently building out spaces as they are leased. Puerto Vallarta restaurant will open next week. 43% of the property is now leased. TIF UPDATE: Mr. Cahill reported that all of the TIF accounts are now separated. This should make the bill paying less confusing. TENTH AND WALNUT: Mr. Cahill reported that the owners of Al's Liquors previously wanted to close next week. The property is not as wide as first thought. Blankenbeker and Son Surveying are drawing up a legal description. The parking lot entrance will probably need to be changed and the closing will not occur until the problems are resolved. TUBBY' S PROPERTY UPDATE: Mr. Cahill reported that three weeks ago the Board of Public Works gave Glenn Muncy sixty days to bring his property into compliance. They gave him 30 days to show improvement. Mr. Merkley reported that the Redevelopment Commission would be able to by-pass the unsafe building condition and file for condemnation with the Circuit Court if the area were already declared a blighted area. Mr. Perkins stated that if Mr. Merkley finds that there is a resolution declaring the area blighted that he should move forward and condemn the building. Mr. Perkins made a motion to authorize Mr. Merkley to start condemnation on the property at 228 Spring Street if the resolution to declare the area a blighted area is legal. Mr. Pearson seconded. Motion carried. JEFFERSONVILLE TOWN CENTER: Mr. Cahill reported that Mr. Kent Arnold was contacted by phone and he was in Palm Springs, California at a trade show. He stated that he would have information on retail stores by next week. MEDVENTURE UPDATE: Mr. Cahill reported that dirt should start being moved for the MedVenture building in the next couple of weeks. STAR OF LOUISVILLE UPDATE: Mr. Cahill and Mr. McCauley of the City Council met with the potential new owner of the Star Mr. Larry Moran. Mr. Moran would like the following conditions: 1. The Redevelopment Commissioners would give the Star a lease for seven more years from November 1, 2005. 2. The Star would enjoy the same price as was quoted at the start of the lease. 3. After seven years the Star and the Redevelopment Commissioners would mutually agree on a 5-year extension. 4. If a riverboat gambling referendum is passed the Star will move and the Redevelopment Department would, in a good faith effort, work with the Star to find them another location. Ms. Farrell made a motion to approve the mediation agreement with the Star of Louisville. Mr. Perkins seconded. Motion carried unanimously. TENTH AND SPRING STREET: Mr. Cahill reported that the mediation for Tenth and Spring Streets has been resolved. The insurance company gave Mr. Lewis $75,000.00 and the environmental suit has been 4 dismissed. The Redevelopment Commission entered into a good faith contract to market the property for 10 months and after the 10 months if the property does not sell the contract will be over. Each property owner can then market their own property. An RFP will be published in the newspaper and afor-sale sign will be put on the property. Mr. Perkins made a motion to submit an RFP for the Tenth and Spring Street property. Mr. Williams seconded. Motion carried unanimously. PROJECT UPDATE REPORT: (See Attached Sheet) Ms. Haller reported that she submitted the application for the EDI Grant for Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements. This grant amounts to a total project cost of $627,494. The grant/appropriation is for $192,900.00. The Sewer Board will provide the match of $434,594.00. Mr. Perkins reported the City Council appropriated $115,000 for two houses on Chestnut Street. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Samuel asked if there were any additional business. Hearing none Ms. Farrell made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 PM. APPROVED: 5