HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 26, 2017 JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 26,2017
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting on April 26,2017,that was called
to order at 6:05 PM in the Mayor's Conference Room, located at 500 Quartermaster Court,Jeffersonville,
Indiana.
Board Members present:
Monty Snelling,Mayor Mike Moore and Scott Hawkins
Board Members absent:
Jack Vissing,Matt Owen and GCCS Board Representative Milton Clayton
Staff Members present:
Redevelopment Commission Attorney Les Merkley,City Controller and Redevelopment Treasurer Heather
Metcalf, Redevelopment Director Rob Waiz, Grant Administrator DeLynn Rutherford, Redevelopment
Administrative Assistant Janet Mayrose, Parks Director Paul Northam, and CMMS
Administrator/Secretary Cindy Seifert
Guests present:
Bill Burns with the Jeffersonville Parks Authority,Jorge Lanz with Jacobi,Toombs&Lanz,Bob Stein with
United Consulting,Duard Avery, Mike Hutt and Richard Eklund
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Snelling called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Moore made a motion to approve the agenda, with the addition of Gray & Wells Building Fagade
Improvements,with Mr. Hawkins seconding the motion,passing unanimously on a vote of 3-0.
CONSENT REPORTS
Minutes:
Mayor Moore made a motion to approve the minutes from April 5,2017,with Mr. Hawkins seconding the
motion,passing unanimously on a vote of 3-0.
Claims:
Mayor Moore made a motion to approve the TIF Claims in the amount of$10,847,154.30,which includes
the$10,466,301.00 claim to INDOT for the 10'Street Widening Project,with Mr. Hawkins seconding the
motion,passing unanimously on a vote of 3-0.
Mayor Moore made a motion to approve the Redevelopment Claims in the amount of$30,472.70,with Mr.
Hawkins seconding the motion,passing unanimously on a vote of 3-0.
Review of Financial Information:
Ms. Metcalf provided a TIF and Redevelopment Balance Report and Contract Summary spreadsheet.
JTL Oneoini!Proiects Update:
Jorge Lanz provided status on JTL projects:
Veterans Parkway Phase 2—Continuing Right of Way acquisition- 56 of 80 right-of-way parcels
have been approved for purchase at a cost of$429,775,with 40%of the$647,500 budget remaining.
Gateway Development—No changes
Allison Lane Sidewalks—No changes
N. 101h Street Streetscape & Development Coordination — Groundbreaking was held April 25`h,
construction to begin May I". Reductions in the bid amount have been made as follows: decrease
the length of utility conduit being installed and upgrading signals rather than replace. Mr. Lanz
advised that more reductions are planned.
Gottbrath Way at Bridgepointe Commons Phase 1 —Groundbreaking will be held on April 27"at
1:30pm.
Utica Pike Sidewalk Extension—No changes. Request will be made at May meeting to go out for
bids.
Mr. Snelling asked about the sidewalk being constructed at the new Clark County Auto Auction site, he
wanted to know if the sidewalk would be connected to any sidewalk within the 10th Street Widening Project.
Mr. Moore advised that the area is outside of the widening project,which stops at Reeds Lane.
BUSINESS
Parks Department
Paul Northam presented a request for funding for a new Parks Department vehicle. Mr.Northam provided
a quote from Coyle Chevrolet for a 2017 Chevy Express 3500 with service body, for$35,032.79.
Mayor Moore made a motion to approve the purchase of a new Parks Department vehicle, with Mr.
Hawkins seconding the motion,passing unanimously on a vote of 3-0.
10" Street Bond
Les Merkley advised that the bond closing is scheduled for June 21, 2017. He requested the execution of
two documents: Continuing Disclosure Undertaking Certificate and Amendment#I to the Lease.
Mayor Moore made a motion to approve the execution of the Continuing Disclosure Undertaking
Certificate and Amendment#I to the Lease,with Mr.Hawkins seconding the motion,passing unanimously
on a vote of 3-0.
Gray& Wells "Gray Whales"Building FaVade Improvements
DeLynn Rutherford has applied for a grant for fagade improvements for the Gray & Wells building, the
grant requires matching funds. Ms. Rutherford made a request for$8,000 for awning and new paint for the
building. Mr. Northam also advised that a student of Ms. Spyker misunderstood her calling the building
Gray& Wells, and called it Gray Whales. Gray Whales has become the new theme for the building.
Mr. Hawkins made a motion to approve $8,000 for matching grant funds for fagade improvements, with
Mayor Moore seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 3-0.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Mr. Waiz expressed concern with the turnout for the recent groundbreaking on Redevelopment projects.
He questioned if the board members were receiving the notifications. Mr. Snelling advised that he has not,
but Mr. Hawkins advised he had received. Mr. Waiz will work to remedy the situation. Mr. Waiz advised
there is a ground breaking for the Gottbrath Parkway project on April 271h at 1:30pm.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
BOARD COMMENTS
Mayor Mike Moore—No Comments
Scott Hawkins—No Comments
Monty Snelling—No Comments
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Moore made a motion to adjourn at 6:24 PM,with Mr. Hawkins seconding the motion.
Monty Snelling, esid
Submitted By: Cindy Seifert