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MINUTES
JANUARY 9, 2008
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a regular Meeting, Wednesday,
December 12, 2008 at 5:30 PM in the Mayor's Conference Room, Second Floor, 500
Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana. The following were present:
Robert Stevens
Charles Reisert
Jaime Lake
Ed Zastawny, Board Member
Staff:
Gayle Robinson, Director
Beth Keeney, Assistant Director of Redevelopment
Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Secretary
Joe Weber, Attorney
Guests:
Mayor Tom Galligan
Larry Thomas
Jim Urban
Absent:
Derek Spence
CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. Zastawny called the meeting to order at 5:35 PM
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Zastawny asked for any additions or corrections to the minutes of the December 12,
2007 regular meeting. Hearing none, Mr. Stevens made a motion to approve the minutes
of the December 12, 2007. Mr. Zastawny seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Mr. Zastawny opened nominations for the election of officers.
PRESIDENT:
Mr. Lake nominated Mr. Stevens for President of the Redevelopment Commission. Mr.
Reisert seconded. The vote was unanimous for Mr. Stevens to be president.
VICE PRESIDENT:
Mr. Zastawny nominated Mr. Reisert for Vice President of the Redevelopment
Commission. Mr. Lake seconded. The vote was unanimous for Mr. Reisert to be Vice
President.
SECRETARY/TREASURER:
Mr. Zastawny nominated Mr. Lake for Secretary/Treasurer of the Redevelopment
Commission. Mr. Reisert seconded. The vote was unanimous for Mr. Lake to be
Secretary/Treasurer.
RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO BE ADDED TO BANK
SIGNATURE CARD:
Mr. Robinson presented Resolution 2008-01. This resolution gives the Executor Director
permission to sign Operating and Grant Account checks.
Mr. Reisert made a motion to approve Resolution 2008-01 and to delete all previous
signers. Mr. Zastawny seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
CLAIMS:
Mr. Cahill presented Operating Claims totaling $672,505.82 for the month of January
2008. Mr. Reisert made a motion to approve the January 2008 claims. Mr. Zastawny 1
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
TREASURER:
Mr. Cahill presented the Treasurer's report for January 2008. The ending balance as of
December 31, 2007 was $461,480.57. $300,000.00 was placed in a CD for the Spring
Street Project and $300,000.00 placed in a CD to receive interest. The Treasurer's
Report will be presented for audit.
HIRING OF FINANCIAL CONSULTANT:
Mr. Robinson asked the board if they thought a financial consultant should be hired to
reconcile the financial reports. Due to the varied accounts the Redevelopment
Department oversea Mr. Robinson feels it would be a good idea to have a professional
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oversea the accounts. Ms. Keeney has previously worked with the TIF balances and will
continue to do so.
Mr. Lake made a motion to hire a professional to reconcile the bank accounts for the
Redevelopment Department. Mr. Reisert seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Handbook
Mr. Robinson stated that he will have a Redevelopment handbook by the next meeting.
This will help the new members learn the workings of the Redevelopment Department.
Car
Mr. Robinson said he will research whether to buy or lease a car and bring the results to
the next meeting for the board to make a decision.
CITY ATTORNEY -JOE WEBER:
The Star
Mr. Weber reported that he would be asking for a continuance in The Star lawsuit. There
is a court date in January but will probably be continued.
NEW FURNITURE:
Mrs. Ellenbrand asked for permission to purchase new furniture for the office. The
present furniture is falling apart.
Mr. Reisert made a motion to allow $3,000.00 for furniture for the Redevelopment
Office. Mr. Lake seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Samuel asked for any additional business. Hearing none, Mr. Reisert made a motion
to adjourn the meeting. The Meeting was adjourned at 7:24 pm.
APPROVED:
Robert Stevens, President
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