HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-08-2006
JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MINUTES
November 8, 2006
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting, Wednesday
November 8, 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
Rob Stevens, Commissioner
Kyle Williams, Secretary/Treasurer
Staff:
Barry Cahiii, Executive Director of Redevelopment
Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Assistant to the Director
Les Merkley, City Attorney
Beth Keeney, Redevelopment Assistant
Guest:
Larry Thomas, The Evening News
1
CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. Samuel called the meeting to order at 5:33 PM.
MINUTES:
Mr. Samuel asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the
October 11, 2006 meeting. Hearing none Mr. Williams made a motion to approve the
minutes of the October 11, 2006 meeting. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
TENTH AND SPRING STREET PROPERTY:
Mr. Samuel reported that he and Mr. Cahill, Mayor Waiz, and Starbuck's
representatives, John Blalock and Allen Muncy met to discuss the purchase of the
property at Tenth and Spring St. The offer from the representatives was not accepted.
Mr. Cahill reported that he has received a letter of intent for the west and east corners.
The offer on the west corner is $750,000.00 and the east corner $900,000.00. Mr. Cahill
is going to approach Mr. Glen Lewis and make him an offer of $550,000.00 for his share
of the property.
[1
1
The contract for Kevin Burns and Wagner Realty expired on November 1, 2006. Mr.
Cahill will write a letter and ask Mr, Burns for his terms in writing.
CLAIMS:
OPERATING CLAIMS:
Mr. Cahill presented Operating Claims totaling $2,445.49, Ms. Farrell made a motion
to approve the Operating claims for November 2006. Mr. Perkins seconded. Motion
passed unanimously.
CITY HALL:
passed unanimously.
Mr. Cahill presented claims for City Hall totaling $83,436.01. Mr. Perkins made a
motion to approve the November claims for City Hall. Mr. Williams seconded. Motion
GRANT CLAIMS:
Mr. Cahill presented a Grant Claim for The Carnegie Library. The claim totaled
$117,415.00. This is a pass through claim. Mr. Perkins made a motion to approve the
Grant Claims for October 2006. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
TIF CLAIMS:
Mr. Cahill presented a TIF claim totaling $67,580.00. The Koetter claim for $60,000
is for the Keystone Bridge. The claim for Jacobi, Toombs and Lanz is for Veteran's
Parkway.
TREASURER REPORT:
Mr. Cahill presented the Treasurer's Report. Liabilities and Equity total $963,306.00.
Mr. Perkins made a motion to submit the Treasurer's Report for audit. Mr. Stevens
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
CASI LOAN:
Mr. Cahill reported that the CASI loan is due to be renewed. Anew loan will have to
be obtained. The CASI lease is for ten years. Mr. Perkins made a motion to give Mr.
Cahill the authority to renegotiate a new CASI loan. Mr. Williams seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
OTHER:
2
Mr. Cahill reported that the closing for the River Falls Motel has still not been
finalized. The performance bond work is causing the delay. Closing date should be
November 16, 2006. The title issues have been cleared up.
The commissioners have expressed an interest in buying property on Watt Street. Mr.
Cahill will look into trying to buy this property.
JOHN PERKINS:
Mr. Perkins stated that he and fellow councilman Keith Fetz worked on the
referendum for gaming. Mr. Perkins has received three calls from interested parties.
LES MERKLEY:
Mr. Merkley announced November 15, 2006 is the deadline for the summary
..judgment for The Star:.....
ROB STEVENS:
Mr. Stevens asked the commissioners why the board is not doing more to redevelop
Jeffersonville. He feels the board should be more active. Ms. Farrell stated that the
commission has worked on the River Falls Motel, the city building and Tenth and Spring
St. Ms. Farrell thought this was adequate for one year.
ADJOI;fRNMENT:
Mr. Samuel asked if there were any additional business. Hearing none Mr. Perkins
made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 PM.
APPROVED:
,,
L~