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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5-30-2012 JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MAY 30th, 2012 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting on May 30th, 2012 that was called to order at 6:00 PM in the Mayor's Conference Room, located at 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana. The following board members were present: Mike Hutt, President Monty Snelling Jamie Lake Steve Strocen Dennis Julius Staff Present: Mayor Mike Moore, City Attorney Les Merkley, Controller Monica Harmon, Redevelopment Director Rob Waiz, Grant Writer Delynn Rutherford and Deputy Clerk Erica Burress. Guests Present: Becka Christensen representing Greater Clark County School Board, Bobby Campbell, Peggy Duffy, Dawn Struck, Gene Burke, Bill Northcut, Samuel Grider, and Joshua Hillman. Approval of Agenda: glire Mr. Snelling made a motion to approve the agenda with the following addition of items from City Attorney Les Merkley: 11) a.) Resolution accepting 214 West Court Ave. b.) Resolution authorizing purchase of property for improvements at intersection of Vissing Park Road. c.) Discuss hanging baskets on Riverside Drive. Mr. Lake seconded the motion, passing on a vote of 5 -0. Consent Reports: Minutes: • April 11 2012 Minutes: Mr. Lake made a motion to APPROVE the minutes from April 11 2012, with Councilperson Julius seconding and passing on a vote of 5 -0. • April 25 2012 Minutes: Mr. Lake made a motion to APPROVE the minutes from April 25 2012, with Councilperson Julius seconding and passing on a vote of 5 -0. • May 9 2012 Minutes: Mr. Lake made a motion to APPROVE the minutes from May 9 2012, with Councilperson Julius seconding and passing on a vote of 5 -0. Claims Mr. Lake made a motion to APPROVE the operating claims in the amount of $22,984.41, with Councilperson Julius seconding and passing on a vote of 5 -0. Mr. Snelling made a motion to APPROVE the TIF claim in the amount of $246,039.00 with Councilperson Julius seconding and passing on a vote of 5 -0. 1' Acquisition Claims: None New Business: Peggy Duffy- Pilot House Update: Peggy Duffy provided an update of The Pilot House to the Commission stating that they are interested in having discussions with them about what is coming next in the process. Mrs. Duffy provided pictures and results of a Phase 1 Architectural study that included what the current existing limitations on the building are and what the best use of the building will be based on the intended purpose. Mrs. Duffy stated that constructional documentation, which is the next phase of the project, is estimated to be at $160,000.00. Also, Mrs. Duffy stated that they are ready to have discussions about what pieces of the building the Commission approves and agrees with redeveloping. Mrs. Duffy stated that they are in the process of setting up a 501C3 and have already set up a Jeffersonville Resource Council, a Federal ID, and registered with the Secretary of State. • Dawn Struck, an art teacher at Jeffersonville High School, spoke to the Commission regarding Pilot House stated that she has students and parents that are very excited to see this project in the works. Mrs. Struck also stated that there is community support that extends to the Art Department at Indiana University Southeast as well as art and history professors at the University of Louisville. Mrs. Struck pointed out that the website www.indianapilothouse.org is available and provides a little more information as well .C# • Gene Burke with the museum spoke to the commission about the history of Clark County that will be included in the museum. Mrs. Burke stated that the museum will inform visitors and locals about the history of the county that many are not made aware of Mrs. Duffy stated that they are now ready to have discussions to Redevelopment concerning money and renovations. Councilperson Julius commended the work that has been done thus far and stated that this looks to be a great project and location. Mr. Lake stated that as one of the architects on the project he has seen this group as very organized and focused as well as the interest being overwhelming. Mr. Lake stated that this plan and project is very realistic. Mr. Lake also stated that he will forward two documents from the study about the facility to the board members. Mayor Moore- Allison Brook Park: Mayor Moore presented a project idea before the Commission for support that would turn an old gas station lot near the intersection of Alison Lane and Middle Road into a park including a community garden and walking trail. Mayor Moore stated that he would like to see an ownership from the community for this park with possibly having a plot designated for children in the garden area and/or having local schools help with planting trees. Mayor Moore proposed having a walking trail along the creek as well as a flag pole lit up at night. The Mayor stated that the property owner of the pond behind the lot is willing to donate the ponds to the city for the purpose of the park. After discussion with City Engineer Andy Crouch, the Mayor stated the project could be done for about $100,000. Mr. Snelling made a motion to APPROVE up to $150,000 for the project with the Commissioners being a part of the design and the receiving of the three additional acres including the pond. Mr. Lake seconded the motion, passing on a vote of 5 - 0. i ,j11:1111 1 , , , s.. ( • Mayor Moore also asked the board to keep in mind that some of the TIF money may possibly need to be used to redesign the intersection of Hwy 62 at River Ridge and would : keep the commissioners updated. . - Joshua Hillman- Jacobi, Tooms, & Lanz: Mr. Hillman, representing Jacobi, Tooms, and Lanz presented a contract that is not to exceed a sum of $10,000, to work with the Jeffersonville Department of Redevelopment on the preliminary information required for the potential of grant funding for the Falls Landing Park Pond. Redevelopment Director Rob Waiz stated that with the grant the Department of Redevelopment could possibly receive anywhere from $500,000 to $750,000. Mr. Hillman stated the work to be done before a submittal of the grant application includes a preliminary layout plan, a cost estimate, a beneficiary map for the drainage work, and an income survey to confirm the properties are low-medium income area. Councilperson Julius made a motion to APPROVE the contract with Jacobi, Tooms, and Lanz not to exceed $10,000 , on an hourly rate. Mr. Lake seconded the motion, passing on a vote of 5 Facade Grant Applications: a.) Bill Northcut- Jeff Plaza: Mr. Northcut came before the Commission to requesting , approval of a facade grant to "clean-up" Jeff Plaza. The Commission requested that , Mr. Northcut return at the next meeting with pictures and notes of what the improvements will look like as well as an official estimate. Mr. Northcutt agreed and Mr. Snelling made a motion to TABLE the facade grant application for Jeff Plaza until next meeting. Mr. Lake seconding the motion, passing on a vote of 5 C o b.) Donna Jones-Midwest Tag and Title: Due to Mrs. Jones not in attendance at the meeting, Councilperson Julius made a motion to TABLE the facade grant application ' until next meeting, with Mr. Lake seconding and passing on a vote of 5 c.) Samuel Grider- Grider 's Automotive: Mr. Grider from Grider's Automotive , , requested approval from the Commission of a facade grant application to renovate the outside of the building. Councilperson Julius made a motion to APPROVE the facade grant in the amount of $10,000, with Mr. Lake seconding the motion, passing on a vote of 4 with Mr. Hutt abstaining. Vissing Park Funding: Mrs. Harmon spoke on the update of the Vissing Park Non-Reverting Fund stating that the City Council has established that fund. Mr. Lake stated that he will abstain from any voting on Vissing Park due to his firm working on the project so to avoid any conflicts. Mayor Moore requested that the board think about where the money they are committing to different projects, such as the Police Station, is coming from Mayor Moore suggested the Commission consider which fund the new Police Station Headquarters, which he stated will be i paid from the LOIT fund, will be backing up the bond payment. Mayor Moore suggested that t 1 the EDIT fund will be the better decision to use as a source for backing up that payment so that i : the Commission will have that TIF money to fund future projects, such as the widening of 10th I , street. Mayor Moore requested that the Commission withhold making any commitments of the , million dollars until they can receive a commitment from the City Council to support the Police z station funding by backing it up with EDIT money. Councilperson Julius requested a workshop 1 between Redevelopment and Council to discuss the EDIT and TIF money. Mrs. Harmon stated C; that the decision on the Vissing Park funding needs to be made fairly soon based on the i , , { construction project schedule. Mr. Snelling made a motion to TABLE the Vissing Park funding until next meeting, Councilperson Julius seconded, passing on a vote of 4 -0 -1 with Mr. Lake abstaining. a.) Les Merkley 2012 - R - 10; Accepting a Parcel of Real Estate by Deed: Mr. Merkley requested approval of 2012 -R -10 that accepts a parcel of real estate by deed. The real estate is located at 214 West Court Avenue, as described in Exhibit A of the resolution. Mr.Snelling made a motion to APPROVE 2012 -R- 10, with Mr. Lake seconding and passing on a vote of 5 -0. b.) Les Merkley 2012 - R - 11; Authorizing the Purchase of Real Estate Deed: Mr. Merkley requested approval of 2012 -R -11 to authorize the purchase of real estate at the intersection of Vissing Park Road and 10 Street. This purchase, in the amount of $11,500.00, is to complete improvements to the intersections. Councilperson Julius made a motion to APPROVE 2012 -R -11, with Mr. Lake seconding and passing on a vote of 5 -0. 2012 - - 12; ICHDA Grant: Marty Chalfant presented a resolution to the board for the acquisition of property pursuant to the ICHDA grant. Mr. Chalfant stated that the resolution is to approve the acquisition prices for the prospective property's to not exceed the amount of the grant. Councilperson Julius made a motion to APPROVE 2012 -R -12 with Mr. Lake seconding, passing on a vote of 5 -0. Hanging Flower Baskets on Riverside Drive: Mr. Hutt requested approval of the purchase of fourteen hanging flower baskets on Riverside Drive with the total cost being $1400.00. Mr. Snelling made a motion to APPROVE the purchase of fourteen flower baskets for Riverside Drive, with Mr. Lake seconding and passing on a vote of 4 -0 with Councilperson Julius abstaining. Old Business NONE KK Director's Report Redevelopment Director Rob Waiz asked for approval of the Commission to do an appraisal on the old Cozza building and the contents. The board unanimously agreed with the appraisal. Mr. Waiz also asked if the Commission could get together for a tour of the Pilot House to understand the project. The board members agreed to get together soon. Mr. Waiz reminded the Commission that Mike and Matt's Restaurant will be having their ribbon cutting on Saturday and that the Boardwalk will be having the and opening g �' p g soon. Mr. Snelling made a motion to ADJOURN at 8:08 P.M. with Councilperson Julius seconding, passing unanimously. gin: • (111. `Markel-lett Presi e ATTEST: / . A,. e is Julius, S: re ary Respectfully Submitted By Erica Burress t 1 F