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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-13-2006JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES September 13, 2006 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting, Wednesday September 13, 2006 at 5:30 PM in the Mayor's Second Floor Conference Room, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana. The following were present: Nathan Samuel, President Tracy Farrell, Vice President John Perkins, Commissioner Kyle Williams, Secretary-Treasurer Rob Stevens, Commissioner Staff Barry Cahill, Executive Director of Redevelopment Beth Keeney, Assistant Director of Redevelopment Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Assistant to the Director Les Merkley, City Attorney Guests: David Evanzyck, The Star George Hughes, The Star Mr. Johnson, The Star Bill Smith, Attorney for The Star Jorge Lanz, Jacobi, Toombs and Lanz Kevin Burns, Wagner Realty CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Samuel called the Public Hearing to discuss The Star's issues and Redevelopment meeting to order at 5:39 PM. PUBLIC HEARING: Mr. Merkley presented an amended and ratified lease agreement that supersedes and replaces the lease signed and executed May 30, 2003, between the City of Jeffersonville By and Through the Jeffersonville Department of Redevelopment and The Star of Louisville, Inc. This amended lease agreement on the Star Lease reflects the mediation agreement. Mr. Smith reported that the biggest problem with the lease is that The Star needs options. The mediation agreement states that there will be an option upon mutual agreement. Mutual agreement is a bone of contention. Mr. Perkins stated the negotiated agreement was signed by both parties. Mr. Evanzyck asked if the city wanted the Star to leave Jeffersonville? None of the commissioners stated that they wanted the Star to leave. Mr. Perkins made a motion to approve the amended lease agreement. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried 3-1- Mr. Williams voted no. There will be a court hearing on October 12, 2006. The Commissioners continued with their regular meeting. KEVIN BURNS -TENTH AND SPRING STREET PROPERTY: Mr. Burns stated that he recently received the survey that Blankenbeker and Son completed on the Tenth and Spring St. property. The survey stated that the property is 1.7 acres instead of 1.9 acres. Mr. Burns suggested that the price of the property be dropped to $1.2 million. Mr. Burns reported that there is interest from a coffee shop, numerous restaurants and a medical office. After discussion the commissioners decided to wait on lowering the price of the property. This issue will be discussed at the next meeting. JORGE LANZ: Mr. Lanz presented a fact sheet outlining The Veterans Parkway Project, Phase 2. This project begins at Veterans Parkway at Woehrle Road, then East to Holman lane, then South along Holman Lane, to Tenth Street, a distance of 1.7 miles. Curbs, gutters and sidewalks would be installed to Holman Lane. Widen Holman Lane from 2 to 4 traffic lanes. Improvements will be made to intersection of Holman Lane/Chazlestown Pike. Total cost of project will be $5,288,375.00. Federal Share will be $4,000,000.00. Mr. Lanz stated he would attend the Redevelopment meeting more often to update the Commissioners. MINUTES: Mr. Cahill presented minutes for the August 2006 meeting. Mr. Samuel asked if there were any additions or corrections to the August 9, 2006 minutes. Mr. Samuel stated that the meeting was held at 4:00 PM instead of 5:30 PM. Mr. Stevens made a motion to approve the August 9, 2006 minutes as corrected. Mr. Perkins seconded. Motion carried. r__ 2 CLAIMS: TIF: Mr. Cahill presented TIF claims totaling $3,500.00. Ms. Farrell made a motion to approve the September 2006 TIF claims. Mr. Stevens seconded. Motion carried. OPERATING CLAIMS: Mr. Cahill presented Operating Claims for $917.34. Ms. Farrell made a motion to approve the Operating claims for September 2006. Mr. Perkins seconded. CITY HALL: Mr. Cahill presented City Hall Claims totaling $45,522.53. Mr. Perkins made a motion to approve the City Hall claims for September 2006. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried. TREASURER REPORT: Mr. Cahill presented the Treasurer's Report. Liabilities and Equity total $2,534.509. Mr. Cahill stated that under Assets 10~'/Spring Property should be deleted. Under Contingent Assets Investment in Gateway should be deleted. Mr. Perkins made a motion to submit the Treasurer's Report for audit. Mr. Stevens seconded. Motion carried. CITY HALL UPDATE: Mr. Perkins reported that he has talked to Mr. Scales of the Estopinal Group and is not getting any results. The punch list has not been completed. There will be an Open House on November 5. Mr. Cahill reported that he would need to order furniture for his office. Ms. Farrell made a motion to give Mr. Cahill the approval to purchase furniture for his office and take the money out of the Operating Account. Mr. Stevens seconded. Motion carried. OTHER: Mr. Cahill reported that Cook Airtomic is closing and moving to Mexico. The Tech Park dollars will be down due to this move. The MedVenture bond payments will also be paid off slower due to this move. Mr. Merkley stated that the city would begin purchasing real estate for the fire department. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Samuel asked if there were any additional business. Hearing none Mr. Stevens made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM. APPROVED: ~I 4