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September 10, 2008
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting on
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 5:30 PM in the Second Floor Conference Room, 500
Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana. The following were present:
Robert Stevens, President
Ed Zastawny, Board Member
Derek Spence, Board Member
Jamie Lake, Secretary/Treasurer
Charles Reisert, Vice President
Rebecca Christensen, Greater Clark School Board Representative
Staff:
Gayle Robinson, Director
Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Secretary
Joe Weber, Attorney
Jim Urban, Planning and Zoning Director
Brian Fogle, Assistant Planning and Zoning Director
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 August 13, 2008
meeting. Mr. Spence made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 13, 2008
meeting as presented. Mr. Lake seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
JIM URBAN:
BARRISTER GROUP:
Mr. Urban reported that he is still working on the lawsuit. Bearno's is not interested in
renting the space. Mr. Csapo informed Mr. Urban that the city now owes a late fee for
not paying the initial payment on time. Mr. Urban hopes to have most of the suit settled
by the end of the week. The post judgement fees are still due.
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REDEVELOPMENT STUDY WITH OVERALL PLAN
Mr. Urban stated that a Redevelopment study with an overall plan needs to be done from
Spring Street to I-65 and Court Avenue to Riverside Drive. This needs to be done in
order for the Convention Center Project to continue.
• The plan needs to have maps done with needed improvements to the area. This
could be done by the Planning Department.
• A financial plan and a New Market Tax Credits study. An outside source would
be needed to do this.
• A housing study -this would consist of what kind of housing is needed in this
area. A local company should be able to do this.
The Commissioners decided to hold a special meeting on Wednesday, September 24,
2008 at 12:00 PM in the Mayor's Conference Room to discuss this issue.
JOE WEBER:
STAR LEASE:
Mr. Weber passed out copies of the revised Star lease. The term of the lease is ten years.
Mr. Weber will add a line for the President of the Redevelopment Commission to sign the
lease.
Mr. Reisert would like to see a cost of living clause in the lease to take affect after five
years. Mr. Weber will take this back to the Star's attorney and report back to the board.
The board will vote on this lease on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at a Special
Meeting.
CLAIMS:
Mr. Robinson presented the September 2008 Claims report for the Operating Account.
Claims totaled $38,550.10. Mr. Spence made a motion to approve the September 2008
Claims. Mr. Reisert seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
CASI:
Mr. Robinson presented the September 2008 claims for the CASI Account. Claims
totaled $700.00. Mr. Reisert made a motion to approve the claims for CASI totaling
$700.00. Mr. Lake seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
VETERANS PARKWAY BOND:
Mr. Robinson presented the September 2008 claims for the Veterans Parkway Bond.
Claims totaled $57,892.98. Mr. Spence made a motion to approve the claims for the
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