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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-09-2008JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES July 9, 2008 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, July 9, 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 Ed Zastawny, Board Member Derek Spence, Board Member Charles Reisert, Vice President Jamie Lake, Board Member Staff: Gayle Robinson, Director Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Secretary Joe Weber, Attorney Guests: , Herschel Frierson, Crowe„Chizek , , Erin Sutherland, Jacobi; TQonibs &-Lanz; CALL TO ORDER: ,,. ,, ,~ Mr. Stevens called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM MINUTES: Mr. Stevens asked for any additions or corrections to the minutes of the June 11, 2008 meeting. Mr. Stevens corrected the opening paragraph. It should read "Regular Meeting on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 not Special Meeting on Tuesday; June 11, 2008. Mr. Lake made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 11, 2008 meeting as corrected. Mr. Reisert seconded. Motion passed unanimously. HERSCHEL.FRIERSON: ,:-.. Mr. Frierson informed the CJommssioners of the new requirements needed to comply with House Bill 1001. The Bill requires that the income from the TIF's be estimated every year. The income for 2009 shows that there is no excess assessed value that may be allocated to taxing units located in the Allocation Area. A resolution for each TIF area was presented. 1 Mr. Reisert made a motion to approve Resolution Numbers R-2008-06 through R-2008- 11. Mr. Lake seconded. Motion passed unanimously. JACOBI, TOOMBS & LANZ -VETERAN'S PARKWAY: Mr. Erin Sutherland of Jacobi, Toombs & Lanz presented the contract from Mac Construction & Excavating, Inc. The contract is for Town Center Blvd/Veterans Parkway Intersection Improvement and Traffic Signal. The City Council approved TIF funds to start the work. When the bonds are sold the money will be reimbursed to the TIF. A -Turn Lanes and Traffic Signal B -Approach and Side Road - $548,890.23 $155,000.00 - To be paid by Koetter C -Street Lights Along Veteran's Parkway - $289,000.00 D -Berm -Eliminated. _ A motion was made by Mr. Spence to award Mac Construction the Bid for Town Center Blvd/Veteran Parkway Intersection Improvement and Traffic Signal and to issue an order to proceed on Section A. Mr. ,Lake seconded. Motion passed unanimously. A ribbon cutting will be held next week. CLAIMS: Mr. Robinson presented the July 2008 Claims report for the Operating Account. Claims totaled $142,887.34. Mr. Zastawny made a motion to approve the July 2008 Claims. Mr. Lake seconded. Motion passed unanimously. TIF: Mr. Robinson presented the July 2008 claims for the TIF Account. Claims totaled $5,546.42 after Claim #1 for Koetter Construction was deleted. Mr. Lake made a motion to approve the TIF Claims for July 2008 totaling $5,546.42. Mr: Spence seconded. Motion passed unanimously. CASI: Mr. Robinson presented the July 2008 claims for the CASI Account. Claims totaled $350.00 after Claim #1 for Jeff Parks and Recreation was deleted. Mr. Lake made a motion to approve the claims for CASI totaling $350.00. Mr. Spence seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 2 1 TREASURER'S REPORT: The Treasurer's Report will be sent out at a later date due to the bank statement not being received. STAR LEASE: Mr. Weber reported that he has talked to the Star's attorney and that he thought he would have had the final lease at this meeting. Mr. Weber feels sure he will have it by the next meeting. KINGFISH LEASE: Mr. Weber and Mr. Fifer are working with the Kingfish representative and expect to have something by the next meeting. HOUSE BILL 1001: Mr. Robinson reported that the Mayor has been directed to appoint a Greater Clark School Board Member as anon-voting member to the Redevelopment Commission. Mr. Robinson expects to have someone at the next meeting. FEASIBILITY STUDY: Mr. Robinson reported that he has received the fmal draft of the Feasibility Study for the downtown convention center. There are two locations that are the focal point of the study: Colston Park and the corner of Spring and Market Streets. Mr. Robinson will have copies for each member of the Commission. BARRISTER PROPERTY: There is a September 12, 2008 court date for lawsuit that Barrister has against the city. Bearno's is still interested in renting the space. The attorneys for Barrister and Bearno's have met and Bearno's have submitted a lease. More information next month. ASSISTANT DIl2ECTOR POSITION: Mr. Robinson reported he needs to start interviewing to fill the assistant director position left vacant by Beth Keeney's resignation. Mr. Lake made a motion to give Mr. Robinson permission to start interviewing for the position of Assistant Director of Redevelopment. Mr. Reisert seconded. Motion passed unanimously. NEW MARKET TAX CREDIT SEMINAR: Mr. Robinson reported that a New Market Tax Credit Seminar is being held on August 21, 2008 in Indianapolis. Mr. Robinson would like to attend and take one other person with him. It was decided that a financial person should also attend. The cost of seminar is $339.00 per person. Mr. Lake made a motion to approve Mr. Robinson and two other people to attend the New Market Tax Credit Seminar in Indianapolis on August 21, 2008. Mr. Reisert seconded. Motion passed unanimously. J B OGLE GOLF TOURNAMENT: The J.B. Ogle Golf Tournament that benefits the Spay and Neuter program will be held on Monday, July 14, 2008. The Redevelopment Department has been asked to sponsor a team for $400. Mr. Lake made a motion to sponsor a team in the J.B. Ogle Golf Tournament. Mr. Zastawny seconded. Motion passed unanimously. OTHER: Mr. Zastawny stated that he is excited about Veteran's Parkway getting started. He also feels Tenth Street needs to be rehabilitated. Mr. Zastawny also feels a condo project needs to be started in downtown Jeffersonville. Mr. Lake feels that a traffic plan needs to be implemented due to the Riveridge build up. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Stevens asked if there was any additional business. Hearing none Mr. Zastawny made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 PM. APPROVED: ---.::~ . Robert Stevens, President 4