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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 27, 2012
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting on June 27, 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: Monty Snelling, Dennis Julius, Jamie Lake, Steve
Strocen and Jack Vissing.
Staff Members present: City Attorney Les Merkley, Redevelopment Director Rob Waiz, Grant
Writer Delynn Rutherford and CMMS Clerk Cindy Seifert.
Guests present: Mike Hutt, Josh Hillman, Mike Czape, Richard Eukland and Bobby Campbell
Approval of Agenda:
Mr. Lake made a motion to approve the agenda, with the removal of the Resolution
Reconfirming TIF Districts /Boundaries, with Mr. Julius seconding the motion, passing
unanimously on a vote of 5 -0.
Consent Reports:
Minutes:
Mr. Lake made a motion to approve the minutes from June 13, 2012 with Mr. Julius seconding
the motion, passing unanimously on a vote to 5 -0.
Claims:
Mr. Julius made a motion to approve the TIF Claims in the amount of $216,748.44, with Mr.
Lake seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 5 -0.
Mr. Julius made a motion to approve the Operating Claims in the amount of $14,781.54 with Mr.
Lake seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 5 -0.
Discussion (not on agenda):
Before moving on to new business, Mr. Strocen requested the opinion of Mr. Merkley regarding
Indiana Statute I.C. 36- 7- 14 -10, which was brought forward at the previous meeting. Mr.
Merkley stated that he would prepare a written response, under the attorney /client privilege, to
this issue and submit to the board members.
Mr. Vissing also noted that the new requirements for the State anti - nepotism law will go into
effect July 1, 2012, which prohibits hiring of or benefiting of family members.
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Resolution — Stormwater Conveyance System Bond Resolution
Mr. Merkley requested the approval of a Supplemental Resolution to modify the Project
Description to the Stormwater Conveyance System Bond Resolution No RC -36 -11 to include
the Combined Sewer Interceptor. Mr. Vissing made a motion to approve Resolution 2012 -R -20
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on a vote of 5 -0.
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Resolution — Sale of Bonds for Stormwater Improvements (Public Hearing)
Mr. Merkley announced the public meeting on the Resolution Concerning and Additional
Appropriation of Funds to be Obtained from the Sale of Bonds in the Amount of not to exceed
$13,000.000 pursuant to Resolution Nos. RC-35-11 and RC-36-11, for Stormwater
I Improvements. Mr. Julius requested that the Resolution be tabled until Ms. Harmon can be
present to answer the board's questions. Mr. Merkley requested whether there was anyone
present to speak on the matter of this resolution, there was no one present. Mr. Mr. Julius made
a motion to recess the public hearing with Mr. Vissing seconding the motion, passing
unanimously on a vote of 5 -0. Mr. Vissing made a motion to table the request until the next
meeting, July 11, 2012, with Mr. Julius seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of
5 -0.
New Business:
Midwest Tag & Title Facade Grant Request
Donna K. Jones, from Midwest Tag & Title located at 1505 Allison Lane, requested a facade
grant for the paving of the parking lot. Ms. Jones provided two quotes. Mr. Vissing made a
motion to approve the Facade Grant in the amount of $5,590.00, which is the average of the two
quotes provided, with Mr. Julius seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 5 -0.
Meeting Schedule
Mr. Vissing requested the possibility of meeting once a month rather than twice. Meetings were
changed to twice a month at the request of Monica Harmon, due to an issue with the payment of
claims. Mr. Merkley requested we add this topic to the next meeting agenda for Ms. Harmon to
take part in the discussion.
Facade Grant Program
Mr. Lake requested a meeting on the wording of the facade grant program regulations.
Executive Director Report:
Mr. Waiz advised that he has been meeting with HNTB and INDOT regarding the Big Four
Bridge.
Mr. Snelling advised that the furnace and A/C from one of the modular homes has been
misplaced. Mr. Snelling requested Mr. Waiz attempt to locate and if not found, the board should
look into compensating the buyer for the equipment.
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Adjournment:
Mr. Vissing made a motion to adjourn at 6:57 PM, with Mr. Julius seconding the motion.
''R. Monty Snellin_, 'resident
Submitted By: Cindy Seifert