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December 17, 2008
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting on
Wednesday, December 17, 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
Staff:
Gayle Robinson, Director
Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Secretary
Andrea Stevens, Grant Writer
Rick Lovan, Annexation Director
Jim Urban, Planning and Zoning Director
Absent:
Rebecca Christensen, Greater Clark County School Board Representative
CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. Stevens called the meeting to order at 5:39 PM
MINUTES:
Mr. Stevens asked for any additions or corrections to the minutes of the November 12,
2008 meeting. Mr. Lake made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 12,
2008 meeting as presented. Mr. Spence seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
CLAIMS:
Mr. Robinson presented the December 2008 Claims report for the Operating Account.
Claims totaled $22,970.85. Mr. Lake made a motion to approve the December 2008
Operating Claims. Mr. Spence seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
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GRANT:
Mr. Robinson presented the December 2008 claims for the Grant Account. Claims
totaled $982.40. Mr. Reisert made a motion to approve the Grant claims for December
2008. Mr. Lake seconded. Motion passed unanimously
VETERANS PARKWAY BOND:
Mr. Robinson presented the December 2008 claims for the Veterans Parkway Bond.
Claims totaled $194,401.31. Mr. Spence made a motion to approve the claims for the
December Veterans Parkway Bond totaling $194,401.31. Mr. Lake seconded. Motion
passed unanimously.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
The bank balance at the end of November 2008 was $371,228.95.
EXECUTIVE DIlZECTOR REPORT:
NEW MARKET TAX CREDIT CONSULTANT UPDATE:
Mr. Robinson reported that he met with Mr. Flint and they discussed the boards that need
to be formed. Mr. Robinson will have a list at the January meeting. The project is on
schedule.
CONVENTION CENTER MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL:
Mr. Robinson presented copies of the Contract Amendment. This plan of action describes
our understanding of the assignment, scope of services, deliverables, methodology,
timing and fees.
Mr. Robinson asked that a letter of engagement be signed. Mr. Lake said he was not
comfortable with some of the aspects of the contract. Mr. Robinson said he would make
a conference call to Mr. Hunden and Mr. Lake could ask the questions he was not
comfortable with.
Mr. Reisert made a motion to sign the letter of engagement with the Hunden Group and
move expeditiously with the contingency that a conference call with the Hunden Group
answers Mr. Lake's questions and a scope of work be included in the proposal. Mr.
Zastawny seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
EARNEST MONEY -PROPERTY PURCHASE:
Mr. Urban, Director of Planning and Zoning reported to the board that the Mayor would
like to purchase 3 acres in the area of Frank's Steakhouse for $200,000.00. Mr. Urban
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stated that $185,000.00 was offered for the property but that the owner countered at
$200,000.00.
The property has a hill and trees that will have to be removed. A five thousand dollar
deposit has been made.
Mr. Reisert made a motion to give Mr. Urban the authority to purchase the property for
up to $200,000.00. Mr. Lake seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
TENTH AND WALNUT STREET:
An offer has been made to purchase property that Redevelopment owns at 10`h and
Walnut Streets. The property is 130'x170'. The offer was $50,000.00. The board will
take this under advisement and Mr. Urban will continue to negotiate.
BARRISTER PROPERTY:
Mr. Robinson asked for permission to list the Barrister Property with the Hoagland
Group. This group is experienced in commercial real estate. The property must be
occupied by April 1, 2009.
Mr. Lake made a motion to list the Barrister Property with the Hoagland Group. Mr.
Reisert seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
GRANT WRITER REPORT:
Ms. Stevens gave a summary of the Grant Writer Report. See attached copy.
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 7:06 PM.
APPROVED:
Ro ert Stevens, President
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