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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-11-20091 JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES February 11, 2009 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 5:30 PM in the Second Floor Conference Room, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana. The following were present: Robert Stevens, President Nathan Samuel, 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 Davis Lewis, Attorney Absent: Rebecca Christensen, Greater Clark County School Board Representative CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Stevens called the meeting to order at 5:35 PM CONSENT AGENDA: MINUTES: Mr. Stevens asked for any additions or corrections to the minutes of the January 14, 2009 meeting. Mr. Samuel made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 14, 2009 meeting. Mr. Lake seconded. Motion passed unanimously. OPERATING: Mr. Robinson presented the February 2009 Claims report for the Operating Account. Claims totaled $60,194.55. Mr. Robinson presented the February 2009 Claims report for the TIF Account. Claims totaled $461,880.00. Mr. Robinson presented Veteran's Parkway Bond Claims. Claims totaled $9,606.88. Mr. Samuel made a motion to approve the January 2009 minutes and the Claims for February 2009. Mr. Lake seconded. Motion passed unanimously. TREASURER'S REPORT: The bank balance at the end of January 2009 was $399,000.00. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT: KINGFISH/STAR UPDATE: Mr. Lewis stated that the closing documents are ready. The holdup is the consent from the State for the Parking Lot. Mr. Fifer stated that the Kingfish feels since they exercised their option they do not owe the $35,000.00 in rent for 2008. Mr. Fifer will keep the commissioners updated. Mr. Lewis reported that he has contacted Mr. Bill Smith, The Star attorney, and he reported he has not been able to contact Mr. Evanzyck to sign the lease. Mr. Smith will contact Mr. Lewis when he has information about the signing. NEW MARKET TAX CREDITS: Mr. Robinson reported that all the Administration work for the application is finished and on schedule. The application is due March 8, 2009. Mr. Robinson reported that if anyone wants to review the application that he would make one available to them. CONVENTION CENTER: Mr. Lovan reported the site has been selected for the Convention Center. The Colston Park area has been chosen. Mr. Reisert made a motion to endorse the site selection of the Convention Center. Mr. Lake seconded. Motion passed unanimously. PROPERTY PURCHASE: The city has entered into a 90 day period for response, alta survey and title search for the property near Frank's Steak House We are still in that period. 1 2 BARRISTER PROPERTY: Mr. Robinson reported the bids to finish the space are in. Sun Properties and Fulkerson Duvalt have submitted bids. Mr. Csapo wants architectural stamped drawings. There will be more information on this next month. GRANT WRITER REPORT: Ms. Stevens gave a summary of the Grant Writer Report. See attached copy. CASI: Mr. Samuel announced that Fred Mitchell, director of Community Action of Southern Indiana, contacted him and is interested in buying the building. This was just an inquiry. Mr. Robinson will contact Mr. Mitchell. 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 7:13 PM. APPROVED: ___~_L-C--Q/ - Robert Stevens, President 3