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November 30, 2005
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting, Wednesday
November 30, 2005 at 5:30 PM in the Fourth Floor Conference Room in the City County
Building, 501 E. Court Avenue, Jeffersonville, Indiana. The following were present:
Nathan Samuel, President
Mark Pearson, Vice President
Tracy Farrell, Secretary/Treasurer
John Perkins, 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:
Suhus Granelhi
Absent:
Kyle Williams, Commissioner
CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. Samuel called the meeting to order at 5:35 PM.
OPENING OF RFP FOR 10TH AND WALNUT STREET, SOUTHEAST CORNER:
Mr. Suhus Granelhi representing Dr. Jay Sheft presented a proposed lot plan for 930
Walnut Street. Dr. Sheft plans to open Global Information Systems, LLC in the house on
Walnut Street next to the property. Mr. Cahill would like to research another piece of
property on 10th Street and compare prices. Mr. Cahill will contact Dr. Sheft with a price
for the property and draw up a developers agreement in the next two weeks.
OPENING OF RFP FOR lOrH AND SPRING STREET, NORTHEAST CORNER:
Mr. Cahill reported that there were no RFP's submitted for the 10`" and Spring Street,
Northeast Corner. Mr. Pearson volunteered to work on a description of the property to be
published on the web page. A for sale sign will be placed on the property with the city's
web address.
STAFF PLANNING:
Mr. Cahill reported that an additional staff person maybe hired to be an assistant
director in the Redevelopment Department. Asub-committee will be formed in January
or February 2006.
MINUTES:
Mr. Cahill presented the minutes for the October 26, 2005 meeting. Mr. Samuel asked
if there were any additions or corrections. On page 4 under Star of Louisville update The
second line should be deleted. The third sentence should read Mr. Perkins made a motion
to contact the Star and inform them that the mediation agreement would be enforced. Ms.
Farrell made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 26, 2005 meeting with
corrections. Mr. Pearson seconded. Motion carried.
CLAIMS:
GRANT CLAIMS:
Mr. Cahill presented claims for the November 2005 Grant Account totaling
167,074.18. Mr. Pearson made a motion to approve the Grant claims for November
2005. Mr. Perkins seconded. Motion carried.
OPERATING CLAIMS:
Mr. Cahill presented November 2005 Operating Claims totaling $3,488.53. Mr.
Perkins made a motion to approve the November Operating Claims. Ms. Farrell
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
CITY HALL:
Mr. Cahill presented claims for the City Hall Bond for October 2005. The claims
were for the following:
E&H Construction - $352,245.00 -construction costs.
Mr. Perkins made a motion to approve the November 2005 claims totaling
$352,245.00 for the City Hall Bond. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carved unanimously.
TIF CLAIMS:
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Mr. Cahill presented TIF claims for November 2005 totaling $4,230.00.
Claim No. 1 is for DLZ -Jeff Traffic Signal Design-Woerle Road $3,380.00
Claim No. 2 is for Umbaugh - TIF Financing Assistance -All TIF's $850.00
Mr. Perkins made a motion to approve the TIF Claims for November 2005. Ms.
Farrell seconded. Motion carried.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Mr. Cahill presented the Treasurer's Report. Total Assets and Liabilities amount to
$3,055,169.00.
Mr. Perkins made a motion to accept the Treasurer's Report for Audit. Mr. Pearson
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
JEFFERSONVILLE TOWNE CENTER:
Mr. Cahill reported that there have reportedly been leases signed by major tenants but
that the developer will release the names in December..
MEDVENTURE UPDATE:
Mr. Cahill reported that permits have been issued for the project. The footers have
been poured.
STAR UPDATE:
Mr. Merkley reported that he would be pursuing legal action against the Star to
enforce the litigation agreement.
CITY HALL:
Mr. Perkins reported that the project is two months behind schedule due to the roof
being repaired. 80% of the windows are in. If the building can be sealed before the cold
weather sets in Mr. Merkley said the project managers are looking at an April completion
date.
PROJECT UPDATE REPORT: (See Attached Sheet)
Ms. Haller presented the Project Update Report.
COMMISSIONER CONCERNS:
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Mr. Perkins reported that he has keys to the River Falls Lounge and that he would give
anyone a tour of the property. Two people have already looked at the property. The
Mayor requests that the Redevelopment Department handle the redeveloping of this
property. Request for Proposals will be opened December 22, 2005.
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 6:45 PM.
The next meeting will be a Christmas dinner at Appleby's Restaurant at 5:30 PM.
APPROVED:
Nat~'ian Samuel, President
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