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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.
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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:
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Robert Steven's, President
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