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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-25-2006 JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2006 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting, Wednesday January 25, 2006 at 5:30 PM in the Mayor's Fourth Floor Conference Room, 501 E. Court Avenue, Jeffersonville, Indiana. The following were present: Nathan Samuel, 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: See attached list ABSENT: Rob Stevens -Commissioner CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Samuel called the meeting to order at 5:35 PM. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Mr. Samuel opened the floor for nominations. Mr. Williams nominated Mr. Samuel for President. Ms. Farrell seconded. A vote was taken to approve the nomination. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Perkins nominated Ms. Farrell for Vice President. Mr. Williams seconded. A vote was taken to approve the nomination. Motion passed unanimously. 1 Ms. Farrell nominated Mr. Williams for Secretary-Treasurer. Mr. Perkins seconded. A vote was taken to approve the nomination. Motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL TO SIGN GRANT CLAIMS CHECKS: Mr. Cahill asked for permission to sign Grant claims checks when the bill comes in and not wait for the next meeting. Ms. Farrell made a motion to give Mr. Cahill permission to sign the Grant claims checks when presented. Mr. Perkins seconded. Motion carried. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE RIVER FALLS MOTEL FROM THE JEFFERSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL: Mr. Cahill presented Resolution No. 2006-R-1 to accept the River Falls Motel from the Jeffersonville City Council. This resolution will give the Redevelopment Commissioners the right to negotiate with potential bidders for the property. Mr. Perkins made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2006-R-1. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried. OFFER FOR RNER FALLS MOTEL: Mr. Cahill presented one Request for Proposal for the River Falls Motel. This request was from Ashvin and Rekha LLC. The offer from Mr. Padya was $325,000.00. Mr. Padya plans to invest another $200,000.00 in the project. Mr. Cahill stated that the two appraisals that are needed to sell the property have not been completed. Mr. Greg Sekula, Regional Director for Historic Landmarks stated that he was familiar with the property. Mr. Sekula was happy when the city bought the property but was disappointed when the city did not hold a neighborhood meeting, or inform the public of the Request for Proposal. The only way the public would know about the RFP would be to read the legal ads. Mr. Sekula urged the Commissioners not to act on the project tonight and reformulate the RFP. Please give the community a chance to respond. Ms. Linda Williams owner of the Old Bridge Inn stated that she hoped the Commissioners would give the public another chance to bid on the property. She also stated that she hopes the Commissioners will be careful to whom they sell the property. Mr. Steve Badger who has a business in the Grissamore House, directly across from the Motel, said he moved his business here from New Albany and loves the area. Mr. Badger hopes the Commissioners make the right decision. Mr. Joe Rafferty of the Rose Hill neighborhood said he feels the area needs a new venue. 2 The following groups presented a Request for Proposal for the Motel at the meeting: Bryan Marshall, Allen Group, single- family condos. Steve Stenbro, owner of Market Street Inn Bed and Breakfast, retail space, 10 office suites, 11 extended stay units and 1 extended stay unit of 1125 square fee. Julius Construction, owners of 300 Spring, office condos Mr. Perkins stated he felt the property should be sold to Mr. Padya due to his being the only Request for Proposal that was done correctly and turned in on time. Mr. Perkins also stated the City Council was prepared to take a $100,000.00 loss on the property. After much discussion on whether Mr. Padya should be sold the property Mr. Williams made a motion to table the vote until Februrary 2006 due to the two appraisals not being completed. The motion died due to a lack of a second. Mr. Farrell made a motion to reject Mr. Padya's proposal. Mr. Samuel seconded. Motion carried 2-2. Mr. Williams and Mr. Perkins voted against the proposal. Mr. Perkins stated that he would favor Mr. Padya's proposal due to his proposal being turned in on time. Mr. Perkins then made a motion to reject Mr. Padya's proposal and wait for the appraisal and renegotiate in 30 days. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried 3-1. MINUTES Mr. Cahill presented the minutes for the December 21, 2005 meeting. Mr. Samuel asked if there were any additions or corrections. Ms. Farrell stated that on page 2 under Tubby's that the line Mr. Perkins indicated he would call a special meeting before the end of the year to bring this to a vote was duplicated. Mr. Samuel stated that under Medventure Update that 2005 should be 2006. Mr. Williams made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 21, 2005 meeting as corrected. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried. CLAIMS: GRANT CLAIMS: Mr. Cahill presented claims for the January 2006 Grant Account totaling $1,796.00. Ms. Farrell made a motion to approve the Grant claims for January 2006. Mr. Perkins seconded. Motion carried. OPERATING CLAIMS: Mr. Cahill presented January 2006 Operating Claims totaling $4,999.93. Mr. Perkins made a motion to approve the January 2006 Operating Claims. Mr. Williams seconded. Motion carried unanimously. CITY HALL: Mr. Cahill presented claims for the City Hall Bond for January 2006. The claims were for the following: E&H Construction - $329,116.00 -construction costs. Mr. Perkins made a motion to approve the January 2006 claims totaling $329,116.00 for the City Hall Bond. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried unanimously. TIF CLAIMS: Mr. Cahill presented TIF claims totaling 77,002.46 for the Veteran's Parkway TIF. Mr. Perkins made a motion to approve the TIF claims. Ms. Farrell seconded. TREASURER'S REPORT: Mr. Cahill presented the Treasurer's Report. Total Assets and Liabilities amount to $2,916,296.00. Mr. Cahill reported that the Jeffersonville City Council is proposing to take over the approval of TIF payments. The statute states that the Redevelopment Commissioners should approve TIF payments. Mr. Cahill stated that he feels this should be decided in a court of law. Mr. Williams made a motion to accept the Treasurer's Report for Audit and table the issue of the City Council approving TIF claims. Mr. Perkins seconded. The vote was a 2-2 tie. TENTH AND WALNUT STREET PROPERTY: Mr. Cahill reported that after finding out that a similar piece of property on Tenth Street was for sale for $130,000.00 the property Redevelopment was selling was worth more than 5,000.00 or 10,000.00. After discussion the Commissioners decided to have the property cleaned up and approach Dr. Sheft with a new asking price. TUBBY'S: Mr. Perkins asked if the commissioner's were ready to start condemnation on Tubby's property. Mr. Merkley stated that he is ready to draw up a Resolution to condemn the 4 1 property. Mr. Perkins made a motion to approve the Resolution to condemn property at 240 Spring Street known as Tubby's. Ms. Farrell seconded. The motion was a tie at 2-2. seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Ms. Farrell made a motion to table the discussion until the next meeting. Mr. Perkins JEFFERSONVILLE TOWNE CENTER: Mr. Kent Arnold will be giving a presentation to the Jeffersonville City Council and the Redevelopment Commissioners immediately following this meeting. STAR UPDATE: Mr. Merkley reported that he would be filing legal action on January 27, 2006 against the Star to enforce the litigation agreement. Mr. Perkins made a motion to give Mr. Merkley permission to file the lawsuit on January 27, 2006. Mr. Williams seconded. Motion passed. PROJECT UPDATE REPORT: (See Attached Sheet) comments she would have presented at the meeting. Due to a lack of time Ms. Haller will e-mail the Project Update Report and make the 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 7:10 PM. APPROVED: Samuel, President