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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-13-2008JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES February 13, 2008 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a regular Meeting, Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 5:30 PM in the Mayor's Conference Room, Second Floor, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana. The following were present: Robert Stevens, President Jamie Lake, Secretary/Treasurer Ed Zastawny, Board Member Derek Spence, Board Member Staff: Gayle Robinson, Director Beth Keeney, Assistant Director of Redevelopment Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Secretary Joe Weber, Attorney Jim Urban, Planning and Zoning Director Guests: Jorge Lanz, Jacobi, Toombs and Lanz Absent: Charles Reisert, Vice President CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Stevens called the meeting to order at 5:35 PM APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Stevens asked for any additions or corrections to the minutes of the January 9, 2008 meeting. The following corrections were made: The meeting date should be January 9, 2008. Under claims Mr. Cahill should read Mr. Robinson. Under Treasurer Mr. Cahill should read Mr. Robinson. Under Adjournment Mr. Samuel should read Mr. Stevens. Mr. Lake made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 13, 2008. Mr. Zastawny seconded the motion. Mr. Spence abstained. The motion passed 3-0-1. INTRODUCTION OF DEREK SPENCE: Mr. Stevens introduced Mr. Derek Spence. Mr. Spence is the Mayor's appointment to the Redevelopment Commission. PROPOSAL FROM BILL MATTINGLY, CPA: Mr. Bill Mattingly, CPA presented a proposal to the Commissioners on what his duties would entail when he prepares the financial statements. Mr. Mattingly will assist in the compilation of the annual and monthly financial statements. Mr. Mattingly will charge $125.00 a month. Mr. Mattingly would like to change from Quicken to Quik Books. The cost would be shared with the Urban Enterprise Association. Mr. Zastawny made a motion to approve the hiring of Bill Mattingly, CPA. Mr. Lake seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Zastawny made a motion to approve the purchase of Quik Books. Mr. Lake seconded. Motion carried unanimously. JORGE LANZ -VETERAN'S PARKWAY, PHASE 2: Mr. Lanz presented an update on Veterans Parkway, Phase 2. A traffic signal, 51 street lights and turning lanes will be installed on Town Center Boulevard. The first estimate was $950,000.00. The preliminary design is underway. INDOT has approved the Grade Review. The design will continue for the next one to two years. JTL is under contract with the Redevelopment Commission in an initial amount of $138,375.00. Right-of--way will be required from approximately 85 property owners. RIVERFRONT ENLARGEMENT PROPOSAL: This item was tabled until the next meeting. CLAIMS REPORT: OPERATING: Mr. Robinson presented the Operating Claims report for February 2008. Claims totaled $24,458.13. Mr. Zastawny made a motion to accept the February Operating Claims. Mr. Spence seconded. Motion carried unanimously. TIF: Mr. Robinson presented TIF Claims for February 2008. Claims totaled $1,336.00. Mr. Zastawny made a motion to approve the February TIF claims. Mr. Spence seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 2 TITLE SEARCH: Mr. Robinson presented a quote for a Title Search for the Jeffersonville Quadrangle. The quote was from Clark County Abstract & Title Co., Inc., Louis Garrett, President. Mr. Zastawny made a motion to approve the quote for the title search for $1,200. Mr. Lake seconded. TREASURER REPORT: Mr. Robinson presented the Treasurer's Report. The balance as of January 31, 2008 was $423,866.30. The Treasurer's Report was submitted for audit. TIF REPORT: Ms. Keeney passed out copies of the TIF balances. Due to not receiving any tax funds the balances have not changed. The Redevelopment Department and the Clerk Treasurer are now in agreement with the balances. STAR LEASE: Mr. Weber is working on the Star lease. Mr. Weber feels the lawsuit will soon be wrapped up. The problem with the lease is the amount of years the Star can lease the property. Mr. Weber feels there will be an agreement in the near future. KINGFISH: The Kingfish is ready to close on their buyout option. Mr. Weber will handle this and report back to the board. BARRISTER PROPERTY UPDATE: The Barrister property is being leased by the Redevelopment Department for $6,011.58 per month. This is due to the law suit. Bearno's Restaurant is interested in renting the space. A rental price has not been reached but it will be approximately $4,000.00 a month. The area will need to be built out and Redevelopment will need to fund this. Mr. Robinson will have more information at the next meeting. PURCHASE OR LEASE CAR: Mr. Robinson presented information on purchasing or leasing a car. For a four year lease a Nissan can be leased for $512 a month. The Chrysler that is being driven now can be traded in for $1,500.00. Mr. Lake made a motion to approve the lease of the Nissan for $512.00 a month as long as the proposed amount is not exceeded... Mr. Zastawny seconded. Motion passed unanimously. BOND RENEWAL: The Aquatic Center and the ball fields bonds can be refinanced at a lower rate. Mr. Robinson will bring back the proposals to the next meeting. The City Council will have to agree to the proposals. HERITAGE TRAIL UPDATE: SIMIE would like to start a Heritage Trail and will need a starting point. There has been a verbal agreement to rent the small building in front of the City Building to a minority business. The Heritage Trail information could be passed out in this building. The building will be rented for $500 a month plus utilities. There will be no commitment of funds from the Redevelopment Office. OTHER: a. Goals and Objectives: Mr. Robinson would like to have a meeting with the Mayor and the Redevelopment Commissioners to set goals and objectives for 2008. Mr. Robinson will coordinate this meeting. b. Mr. Robinson would like to get an Economic Survey done. The cost for this survey would be $75,000. Mr. Robinson will research this project. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Stevens asked if there were any additional business. Hearing none, Mr. Stevens made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm. APPROVED: Robert Stevens, President 4