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August 12, 2009
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Meeting on Wednesday,
August 12, 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
Nathan Samuel, Board Member
Rebecca Christensen, Greater Clark School Board Representative
Staff: ., ;
Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Secretary
David Lewis, Attorney
Rick Lovan, Convention Center Coordinator
Jim Urban Director o,~Planning and Zgning
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Dari Huff, America's Place `
.Rob Hunden, Hunden,Associates
Karl Haas, Hunden Associates
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 July 8, 2009 and July
22, 2Q09 minutes.
Mr. Lake made a motion, toapprove the' consent. reports for July 2009::' Mr. Samuel
seconded... Motion passed unanimously: ~ . , ~ ~ .
CONVENTION CENTER:
Mr. Lovan introduced Mr. Rob Hunden and Mr. Karl Haas of Hunden Associates. Mr.
Hunden made a presentation, Financing Analysis, Next Steps. The proposed convention
center would cost approximately $118,500,000.00. After much discussion Mr. Hunden
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agreed to meet with the Mayor, Rick; Lovan and any commissioner that wanted to meet to
further discuss the project.
PROJECT UPDATE REPORT:
Mr. Urban reported there are two strong industrial companies looking at the Port.
Mr. Urban will be traveling to 'Cooperstown, New York, along with the Tourism Bureau,
to tour the baseball complex.
BARRISTER:
Mr. Lewis reported that the money for the CAM expenses for the Barrister property has
been put into escrow. Mr. Lewis will be in touch with Mr. Csapo.
STEVICK PROPERTY:
Stevick Property - Mr. Lewis reported that the Appelby's owe $4.73,221.00 to the bank
and $37,200 to the city.. As long as they make the payments they will not be foreclosed
on. The payment to the city is $239.77 per month.
Mr. Samuel made a motion to agree to an agreed judgment as brig as we receive the
money we are owed. Mr. Lake seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
REDEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION:
Mr. Stevens discussed the reorganization of the Redevelopment Department. It was
decided that the reorganization will take place temporarily until the end of the year. After
January 1, 2010 there will be an evaluation. The reorganization will be as follows:
Jim Urban -Director of Planning and Zoning and Redevelopment - $7,500.00
Becky Hutchins -Business Development Coordinator - $20,000.00 - 20 hours per week
Rick Lovan -Convention Center Coordinator - $5,000.00
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Dana Young- Director of Community Development. - $5,000.00
Mr. Samuel made a motion to approve salaries annualized on a contractual basis. Mr.
urban will be responsible for the department car. Mr. Lewis will draw up a contract
retroactive to August 1, 2009. Mr. Spence seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
SALE OF PROPERTY:
Mr. Urban reported that Dr. Sheath is back in town and interested in purchasing the
property at 10th and Walnut St. Mr. Urban will meet with Dr. Sheath in the coming
weeks.
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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 7:45 PM.
APPROVED:
Robert Stevens, President