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March 11, 2009
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting on
Wednesday, March 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
Rebecca Christensen, Greater Clark County School Board Representative
Staff:
Gayle Robinson, Director
Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Secretary
Andrea Stevens, Grant Writer
Rick Lovan, Annexation Director
Davis Lewis, Attorney
Jim Urban, Director of Planning and Zoning
GUESTS:
Billie Sue Smith, Community Action of Southern Indiana
Fred Mitchell, CASI
Dustin White, CASI
Bob Hutt, Citizen
CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. Stevens called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM
CONSENT AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Mr. Stevens asked for any additions or corrections to the minutes of the February 11,
2009 meeting. Hearing none Mr. Lake made a motion to approve the February 11, 2009
minutes. Mr. Reisert seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
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OPERATING CLAIMS:
Mr. Robinson presented the March 2009 Claims report for the Operating Account.
Claims totaled $21,094.07
Mr. Robinson presented the February 2009 Claims report for the TIF Account. Claims
totaled $17,000.00
Mr. Robinson presented Veteran's Parkway Bond Claims. Claims totaled $205,933.93.
Mr. Robinson presented claims for the City Hall Account. Claims totaled $300.00
Mr. Robinson presented Grant Claims for March 2009. Claims totaled $42,425.40.
Mr. Reisert made a motion to approve the February 2009 minutes and the Claims for
March 2009. Mr. Lake seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
TREASURER' S REPORT:
The bank balance at the end of January 2009 was $381,773.43 and the balance at the end
of February 2009 was $372,402.47.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW MARKET TAX CREDITS:
Mr. Robinson reported that the final phase of the application is being worked on. The
application is due April 18, 2009. A special meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 17,
2009 to discuss the application.
COMMUNITY ACTION OF SOUTHERN INDIANA:
Mr. Fred Mitchell, of CASI, thanked the commission for their support and gave a brief
history of the organization. The board of directors for CASI would like for the
Redevelopment Commission to donate the Eastlawn property to Community Action of
Southern Indiana for any benefit that the city of Jeffersonville and its citizens might
derive from such a donation. The ownership of the facility would reduce our annual lease
obligations and expand the opportunities for our agency to provide needed services.
After discussion the Commission decided to research the lease and talk to the Mayor
regarding a verbal commitment Ms. Smith said he made regarding donating the building
to them when the mortgage was paid.
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PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT:
Veteran's Parkway:
The Koetter Group continues to seek out tenants for the location. Prospects for 2009
remain sparse. The larger anchor stores remain conservative with new development
plans for 2009.
Frank's Steakhouse Land Purchase:
The Title work on the property has disclosed issues that require further research. Prior to
progressing with the purchase these issues will be answered.
Kingfish Purchase:
Mr. Alan Applegate, representing Mr. Greg Fifer reported that INDOT has not renewed
the lease agreement for the property under the bridge. Mr. Fifer expects INDOT to make
a decision soon. This issue will be tabled until the Special Meeting.
Barrister Property:
Mr. Robinson announced that the Barrister property will be ready to be occupied by April
1, 2009.
GRANT SPECIALIST REPORT:
See attached report.
CONVENTION CENTER UPDATE:
Mr. Lovan presented a copy of the project memorandum from Earl Swenson Associates.
This is the latest Concept Design Scheme for the Proposed Convention Center and Hotel
for the City of Jeffersonville. There will be additional updates at future meetings.
MARKET ANALYSIS OF DOWNTOWN HOUSING:
Mr. Robinson passed out copies of the Market Analysis of Downtown Housing Scope of
Work prepared by Mills, Biggs, Haire & Reisert. The Department of Redevelopment is
considering the development of the City of Jeffersonville Convention Center and this
basic study will present the supply and demand issues with pertinent demographic data to
support a development concept which maximizes the land uses under the study.
The board will look over the material and discuss it at the next meeting.
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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 7:30 PM.
APPROVED:
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Ro ert Stevens, President
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