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MINUTES
Apri19, 2008
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a regular Meeting, Wednesday,
Apri19, 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
Charles Reisert, Vice President
Staff:
Gayle Robinson, Director
Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Secretary
Joe Weber, Attorney
Jim Urban, Planning and Zoning Director
CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. Stevens called the meeting to order at 5:33 PM
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Stevens asked for any additions or corrections to the minutes of the March 12, 2008
meeting. Mr. Reisert made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 12, 2008. Mr.
Spence seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
MISSION STATEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES SUBCOMMITTEE:
Mr. Robinson reported that he and Mr. Stevens, Mr. Lake and Mr. Reisert met with Jim
Urban, and Mayor Galligan on Apri12 to discuss 2008 goals and objectives. Mayor
Galligan shared his vision for the city and expectations from the Commission. Mr.
Robinson asked that each commissioner a-mail or call him with their input.
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CLAIMS REPORT:
OPERATING:
Mr. Robinson presented the Operating Claims report for Apri12008. Claims totaled
$33,956.44. Mr. Zastawny made a motion to accept the April Operating Claims. Mr.
Spence seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
TIF:
Mr. Robinson presented TIF Claims for April 2008. Claims totaled $20,102.50. Mr.
Zastawny made a motion to approve the March TIF claims. Mr. Reisert seconded.
Motion passed unanimously.
TREASURER REPORT:
Mr. Robinson presented the Treasurer's Report. The balance as of March 31, 2008 was
$453,602.80. The Treasurer's Report was submitted for audit.
STAR LEASE:
Mr. Weber and Mr. Robinson met March 14 to discuss the final Redevelopment
Department position on the Star Lease. There will be another meeting between The Star
Attorney and Mr. Weber and Mr. Robinson. Mr. Weber stated that the litigation will be
resolved in the new lease.
KINGFISH:
The Kingfish is ready to close on their buyout option. Mr. Weber has spoken to the
Kingfish attorney and the documents are being prepared.
BARRISTER PROPERTY UPDATE:
Mr. Robinson was informed the Barrister Group has filed suit against the city on March
14, 2008. This lawsuit is for payments the Barrister Group says the city owes them. On
March 15, 2008 a $4,662.80 check was delivered to the Harrison County Clerk's office
and put on file. Bearno's is still interested in leasing the property.
HERITAGE TRAIL UPDATE:
The process for selection of a tenant has begun. May 9, 2008 will be the opening date.
The city will not front any of the money for this project.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR RIVERFRONT TIF EXPANSION:
Mr. Weber will have the public meeting publicized in the next couple of weeks.
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HUNDEN STRATEGIC PARTNERS:
Mr. Lake and Mr. Reisert represented the commissions at a meeting with the Hunden
Strategic Partners. The purpose of the meeting was to inform Jeffersonville of the
process and intent of the study. Hunden presented a plan for the study and entertained
questions from the group. June will be the date for the final report.
GATEWAY TIF -INTERCITY ROAD TIF PLAN:
Mr. Robinson will research the enlarging of the Gateway TIF. Bids will be going out for
the lights on the Intercity Road. A check for $684,696.00 was received for the Certified
Technical Park
CASI:
Mr. Robinson told the commissioners that representatives from CASI would like to come
to the next meeting to discuss buying the building. Mr. Robinson will contact them and
have them come to the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Stevens asked if there were any additional business. Hearing none, Mr. Lake made a
motion to adjourn the meeting. The Meeting was adjourned at 6:50 pm.
APPROVED:
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Robert Stevens, President