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August 13, 2008
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting on
Wednesday, August 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
Ed Zastawny, Board Member
Derek Spence, Board Member
Jamie Lake, Board Member
Rebecca Christensen, Greater Clark School Board Representative
Absent:
Charles Reisert, Vice President
Staff:
Gayle Robinson, Director
Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Secretary
Joe Weber, Attorney
Andrea Stevens, Grant Writer
CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. Stevens called the. meeting to order at 5:30 PM
WELCOME:
Mr. Stevens welcomed Rebecca Christensen the representative for the Greater Clark
School Board and Andrea Stevens the new grant writer for Redevelopment and the City
of Jeffersonville.
MINUTES:
Mr. Stevens asked for any additions or corrections to the minutes of the July 9, 2008
meeting. Mr. Lake made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 9, 2008 meeting as
presented. Mr. Spence seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
CLAIMS:
Mr. Robinson presented the August 2008 Claims report for the Operating Account.
Claims totaled $85,653.03. Mr. Lake made a motion to approve the August 2008 Claims.
Mr. Spence seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
CASI:
Mr. Robinson presented the August 2008 claims for the CASI Account. Claims totaled
$8,483.94. Mr. Lake made a motion to approve the claims for CASI totaling $8,483.94.
Mr. Spence seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT:
Mr. Robinson presented the August 2008 claims for the Riverfront Development
Corporation. Claims totaled $1,004.56. Mr. Lake made a motion to approve the claims
for the Riverfront Development Corporation totaling $1,004.56. Mr. Spence seconded.
Motion passed unanimously.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Mr. Robinson presented the Treasurer's Report. There were questions asked that the staff
was not able to answer. Mr. Robinson will meet with Mr. Mattingly and report back to
the board members before the next meeting.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT:
STAR LEASE:
Mr. Weber reported that the Star lease is still being worked on.
KINGFISH LEASE:
Mr. Weber reported there is a problem with the access under the Kennedy Bridge. The
lease will run out with the state in 2011. Mr. Fifer is contacting the state and asking if
they will consider extending the lease.
VETERANS PARKWAY BONDS:
Mr. Robinson reported that the bonds for Veterans Parkway will be sold on August 15,
2008 and the money will be in hand August 30, 2008. The bonds will be sold at 5%
interest rate.
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FEASIBILITY STUDY:
Mr. Robinson and Mr. Urban will meet with the Mayor and Phil McCauley to discuss the
next steps to be taken in the process.
BARRISTER PROPERTY:
Mr. Urban is working on a conclusion to the law suit. Bearno's is still interested in
leasing the property. Mr. Urban is hoping that by the end of next week there will be a
decision.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR POSITION:
Mrs. Andrea Stevens has been hired as the grant writer. Mrs. Stevens will work 20 hours
per week.
Mr. Lake made a motion to approve the contract with Andrea Stevens to be the grant
writer for the City of Jeffersonville. Mr. Spence seconded. Mr. Stevens abstained. The
motion passed unanimously.
WALKER PARKIl~TG LOT PROPOSAL:
Mr. Robinson presented a proposal for the Walker Parking Lot Study. This study will
study the parking conditions on the Riverfront. The cost for the study is $12,000.
Mr. Lake made a motion to approve moving forward with the Walker Parking Lot Study,
approval to spend up to $12,000 and to explore alternative sources of funding such as TIF
or a grant. Mr. Spence seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
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Mr. Robinson reported that Dr. Sheath and Dr. Patel who lease 400 Tenth Street will be
submitting a proposal to buy the property. The proposal will be submitted at the next
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Stevens asked if there was any additional business. Hearing none Mr. Spence made a
motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 PM.
APPROVED:
Robert Stevens, President