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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-10-2009JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES June 10, 2009 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Meeting on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 5:30 PM in the Second Floor Conference Room, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana. The following were present: Robert Stevens, President Jamie Lake, Secretary Derek Spence, Board Member Charles Reisert, Vice President Rebecca Christensen, Greater Clark County School Board Representative Staff: Gayle Robinson, Director Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Secretary David Lewis, Attorney Rick Lovan, Convention Center Coordinator Jim Urban, Director of Planning and Zoning Absent: Nathan Samuel, Board Member Guests: Rachelle Cummins, Clark County Hospital Attorney Dan Huff, America's Place CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Stevens called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. CONSENT REPORTS: Mr. Stevens asked if there were any additions or corrections to the May 13, 2009 minutes. Mr. Spence made a motion to approve the consent reports for May 2009 as corrected. Mr. Lake seconded. Motion passed unanimously. KINGFISH: Mr. Lewis reported that he had talked to Mr. Charles Brown, owner of Kingfish and he said that they will not pay rent due to the city not closing on time. Mr. Brown would like to have a meeting with the Mayor and Redevelopment Commissioners. Mr. Brown also stated that Mr. Fifer told them that they did not have to pay rent. Mr. Fifer denies that. A meeting will be held June 18 with the Mayor, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Reisert and Mr. Samuel if available. CLARK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Ms. Rachelle Cummins attorney for Clark Memorial Hospital came before the commissioners to ask for a Certificate of completion on property that was transferred to the hospital in 1978. After a title search it was found that the C of O was never conveyed to the hospital. Mr. Spence made a motion to approve a Certificate of Completion for the 1978 transfer of property to the Clark Memorial Hospital. Mr. Lake seconded. Mr. Reisert abstained due to his being on a board at the hospital. Motion passed. CONVENTION CENTER: Mr. Lovan passed out copies of the Strategic Analysis for Convention Center and Hotel Development. Many of the board members would like to meet with Ron Hunden and ask questions about the Convention Center. Mr. Lovan will make arrangements to either have Mr. Hunden come here or have a Go-To Meeting on the computer. BARRISTER: Ms. Kathy Matthews has requested back pay for CAM for 2008. She said we owe pay the back payments this month. Mr. Robinson responded with a letter that we would need an itemized bill. Mr. Lewis will look at the lease and see what requirements there are for paying CAM in the lease. Mr. Robinson reported that there are still no interested renters for the property. PROJECT REPORT: POLICE STATION: Mr. Urban reported that plans for a new police station are in the preliminary stage. Stimulus money could be used for funding. HUD, build to lease or regular bonds could also be used to finance the new building. 2 SPORTS COMPLEX: A multi-sport complex is being studied. A baseball complex that would be active for 12 weeks in the summer is being explored. All of these complexes are in the preliminary stages. STAR OF LOUISVILLE: Mr. Robinson will be meeting with the owners of the The Star this week concerning the docking area. GLEN LEWIS PROPERTY: Mr. Reisert talked to Mr. Lewis concerning the property at Tenth and Spring St. Mr. Lewis indicated that he would be willing to cooperate with the city on the future of the property. Mr. Lewis said the state wants the property to be environmentally cleared for residential. This property will not be used for residential. Mr. Lewis also stated that he will be willing to work with Wes Johnson on the property. LAND SALES: Dr. Sheath who is interest in purchasing the parking lot at 10th and Walnut Street is out of town. He will start the closing process when he returns. CURTIS RAFFERTY: Mr. Rafferty wants to purchase the property at the northeast corner of Tenth Street and Walnut Street to build a Dollar General Store. PNC Bank has notified Mr. Rafferty that the previous owners of the property did not satisfy their mortgage. The Bank will let us know the amount that is owed and what our next step should be. There is a chance we may have to go to court with the Francke's or settle with the bank. Mr. Reisert made a motion to spend up to $2500.00 on clearing the title on the northeast corner of Tenth Street property with the provision of funds from PNC Bank. Mr. Spence seconded. Motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Stevens asked if there was any additional business. Hearing none Mr. Reinert made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 PM. APPROVED: -' ~ Robert Steven's, President 4