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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-22-2006 JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES February 22, 2006 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting, Wednesday February 22, 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 Rob Stevens, Commissioner Staff: Barry Cahill, Executive Director of Redevelopment Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Assistant to the Director Les Merkley, City Attorney Chester Hicks, Director of Planning and Zoning GUESTS: See attached list CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Samuel called the meeting to order at 5:33 PM. PUBLIC COMMENT ON RIVER FALLS MOTEL: Mr. Samuel asked for comments on the River Falls Motel. Mrs. Linda Williams, 131 Chestnut Street, asked that a covenant be included in the contract that would prohibit liquor sales on the property. The exterior needs to be changed and do not let a motel be put on the property. Laura Renwick, 115 W. Chestnut Street, read a letter from Greg Sekula, Southern Regional Director of Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana. Mr. Sekula would like to see the facade on the Chestnut Street side changed by adding windows and storefront elements. Offer financial incentives should be offered to the developer in order to get the best possible redevelopment project. Consider placement of covenants/deed restrictions on the building to eliminate the possibility of negative land uses. Mr. Charles Reisert, representing Mr. Ash Padya, asked if the appraisals would be made public? Mr. Cahill said that the Redevelopment Department does not have to make the appraisals public. Mr. Reisert also said Mr. Padya has a good track record and please do not judge his project on the past hotel's reputation. Mr. Dennis Julius, representing Julius and Lee Construction Co. stated that he had talked to Mr. Perkins in December 2005 and told him he would not be able to have a proposal ready by the deadline. Mr. Julius also stated he has no problem with feeding the poor but feels -the soup kitchen needs to relocated for the economic development of downtown Jeffersonville. Mr. Lee stated he has concerns about safety if another motel would be allowed to be opened on that property. Mrs. Janet Byrd, 218 Pearl Street, stated that since the River Falls Motel closed the neighborhood is much safer. Ms. Pam Thomas and Mr. Steve Thomas, Main Street, said she supports whatever goes on the property. Mr. John Perkins, First District City Councilman, said he has received more calls on the motel than on any other project. Mr. Perkins said the City Council has talked about relocating the soup kitchen. Mr. Kyle Williams, Commissioner stated that it would be too costly to tear the building down. Ms. Tracy Farrell, Commissioner, feels without an elevator, there is limited potential for the building. Mr. Rob Stevens, Commissioner, feels that motel does not attract the type of people the city needs. A downtown motel will not attract many people. After further discussion the commissioners decided to discuss the matter and give Mr. Cahill directions on how to proceed. Mr. Cahill will make contacts with the developers. Mr. Samuel announced that the city would have to relocate the soup kitchen not the Redevelopment Department. MINUTES: Mr. Cahill presented minutes for the January 25, 2006 meeting. Mr. Samuel asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes. Hearing none Mr. Perkins made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 25, 2006 meeting. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried. 2 CLAIMS: OPERATING: Mr. Cahill presented the Operating claims for February 2006. Claims totaled $14,233.17. Mr. Cahill reported that the claim for salaries would be paid monthly. This will help balance the cost throughout the year. Mr. Perkins made a motion to approve the Operating Claims for February 2006. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried unanimously. GRANT: Mr. Cahill presented the Grant claims for February 2006. Claims totaled $153,389.52. Mr. Perkins made a motion to approve the Grant Claims for February 2006. Ms. Farrell seconded. CITY HALL: There were no claims submitted for City Hall. TIF: Mr. Cahill presented claims for February 2006 for $75,550.00 for the Galvpro and Riverfront TIF accounts. Mr. Perkins made a motion to approve the claims. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried unanimously. PAYMENT FOR COMMISSIONERS: Mr. Samuel reported that he feels the stipend for Commissioners should be reinstated. Each commissioner will be paid $75.00 per meeting that they attend. Mr. Samuel made a motion to reinstate a stipend of $75.00 per meeting attended. Mr. Perkins seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MEDVENTURE: Requisition Certificate No. 3 in the total amount of $187,972.62 has been requested by MedVenture Technology Corp. These are the costs of the Project described in Resolution No. 3-2005. Requisition Certificate No. 4 in the total amount of $68,000.00 has been requested by MedVenture Technology Corp. These are the costs of the Project described in Resolution No. 3-2005. Mr. Perkins made a motion to approve Requisition Certificate No. 3 and No. 4 that has been requested by MedVenture Technology Corp. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Samuel passed out copies of a report on the building status as of 2-21-2006 for MedVenture. The building will be 100% enclosed by 2-28-06. The building will be complete and handed over to MedVenture mid June 2006. Projected full time employee's as of December 2006 - 207. About 80% or more of new hires are expected to come from Indiana. PAYMENT OF COUNCIL AUTHORIZED CHANGES TO CITY HALL: Mr. Cahill asked that $75,000.00 be paid for authorized changes to the City Council offices in City Hall. After discussion Mr. Perkins made a motion to table paying the changes until there is hard evidence on what changes are to be paid. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried. The payment of $28,000.00 for the Clerk Treasurer's offices will be paid out of EDIT money. TUBBY'S PROPERTY: Mr. Perkins reminded the commissioners that it has been 14 months since the commissioners started discussing the property known as Tubby's. Mr. Cahill reported that he made the offer that the commissioners asked him to make to Mr. Muncy but that Mr. Muncy was not interested. After much discussion it was decided not to take action on the property. STAR OF LOUISVILLE: Mr. Merkley reported that the Star is in a deal with Elite Yachts to assume their business. The commissioners instructed Mr. Merkley to inform the Star's management that Redevelopment Commission will stand behind their agreement. The lease is to reflect the medication agreement. TENTH AND SPRING STREET UPDATE: Mr. Cahill reported that there have been a few inquiries on the Tenth and Spring Street property. The property may be put in the hands of a Realtor. Mr. Stevens volunteered to call businesses that maybe interested in this property and introduce the property to them. Mr. Stevens will report on his progress at the next meeting. TREASURER'S REPORT: Mr. Cahill presented the Treasurer's Report for February 2006. Under Liabilities and Equity the Option for 10`h and Walnut needs to be taken out. Mr. Perkins made a motion 4 to approve the Treasurer's Report for audit. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 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 7:17 PM. APPROVED: Nat an Samuel, President 5