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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1-11-2012 JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 11 2012 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a regular meeting on January 5 2012 at 6:00 PM in the Second Floor Conference Room, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana. The following were present: Dennis Julius Mike Hutt Steve Strocen Monty Snelling Staff: Rob Waiz, Redevelopment / Economic Development Director Les Merkley, City Attorney / Redevelopment Attorney Tom Lowe, Corporation Counsel Monica Harmon, Treasurer Leah Farris, Secretary { CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Hutt called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Motion to approve the agenda by Mr. Julius, second by Mr. Snelling, passed unanimously. Motion to approve the minutes from 1/5/12 meeting by Mr. Snelling, second by Mr. Julius, passed unanimously. INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBER & SELECTION OF OFFICERS: Steve Strocen was introduced, replacing Bruce Herdt as a Mayoral appointment to the Redevelopment Commision. Mr. Herdt resigned by letter citing time constraints that limited his ability to serve. A motion was made by Mr. Julius nominating Mr. Strocen to replace Mr. Herdt as Vice President. The motion was seconded by Mr. Snelling and passed unanimously. CLAIMS Motion to approve TIF claims as presented, Mr. Julius. Motion to second Mr. Snelling, passed unanimously. Motion to approve claims for operating fees for January salary made by Mr. Julius, second by Mr. Hutt. Passed unanimously. Motion to approve hand carried claims reference the CASI Building made by Dennis, second by Monty, passed unanimously.` NEW BUSINESS Discussion of Facade Grant Program Motion made by Mr. Snelling to approve HNTB Contract Revision reference Big Four project with the stipulation that the project gets to bid with changes discussed, on time Motion seconded by Mr. Strocen. Voted 3 -1 with Mr. Julius opposed. rr, Property Acquisition Updates Franklin Square Update, Peggy Duffy — Next steps are RFP, evaluation and plan for building, business plan to be completed by next week. Currently seeking funding sources. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT Mr. Waiz intends to meet with commission members regarding discussion of ongoing proects. Mr. Waiz has met with One Southern Indiana, the Greenway Commission, Governor Daniels, the State 1 Ports Director, and the Secretary of Commerce. Meeting with New Hope regarding grant for flooded homes. Currently reviewing 9 houses, 1.3 million remaining in funding. Will provide additional info at next meeting. There being no other business before the commission, Mr Snelling made the motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Mr. Julius. 4t Submitted by Leah Farris A_ 1 I � Mike Hutt, President