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Home My WebLink AboutRDDC JULY 3, 2019 JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JULY 3,2019 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting on July 3,2019,that was called to order at 3:05 PM in the Mayor's Conference Room, located at 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana. Board Members present: Monty Snelling,Mayor Mike Moore,Jack Vissing,Scott Hawkins and GCCS Board Representative Teresa Bottorff-Perkins Board Members absent: Matt Owen Staff Members present: Redevelopment Commission Attorney Les Merkley, Redevelopment Director Rob Waiz, Grant Administrator DeLynn Rutherford, Redevelopment Administrative Assistant Theresa Treadway, and CMMS Administrator/Secretary Cindy Seifert Guests present: Jorge Lanz and Josh Darby with Jacobi,Toombs&Lanz,Alan Applegate, Wendy Dant-Chesser with One Southern Indiana, Tim Gunn and Lori Shubert representing MXD Process, Jim Epperson with SoIN Tourism, Dave Schuler and Richard Eklund CALL TO ORDER Mr. Snelling called the meeting to order at 3:05 PM. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Moore made a motion to approve the agenda,with the additions of two title clearance issues brought by Alan Applegate,with Mr.Vissing seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0. CONSENT REPORT Minutes: Mayor Moore made a motion to approve the minutes from May 29,2019,with Mr.Hawkins seconding the motion,passing on a vote of 3-0-1 with Mr. Snelling abstaining. Claims: Mr. Vissing made a motion to approve the TIF Claims in the amount of$834,315.34, with Mayor Moore seconding the motion,passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0. Mr.Vissing made a motion to approve the Redevelopment Claims in the amount of$20,532.48,with Mayor Moore seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0. Mr. Vissing made a motion to approve the Tourism Bond Claims in the amount of$114,292.03, with Mr. Hawkins seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0. Redevelopment 7.3.2019 Review of Financial Information: Ms. Treadway provided a TIF and Redevelopment Operating Account Balance Report. Annual Gateway Redevelopment Commission Report(2018)was presented for the record. Mayor Moore made a motion to accept the Annual Gateway Redevelopment Commission Report (2018) into the record, with Mr. Vissing seconding the motion, passing on a vote of 3-0-1 with Mr. Snelling abstaining. JTL Ongoing Projects Update: Jorge Lanz provided status on JTL projects: Veterans Parkway Phase 2— • AT&T and Zayo/Windstream has completed moving utilities. Spectrum will begin moving their wires along Holmans Lane next week, which should take one week. Duke has been notified that the lines are within two weeks of completion to remove the poles. Duke has advised that they require 4-6 weeks' notice. Mayor Moore requested that if Duke has not removed the poles before the last week of the month,that JTL would request the contractor to remove the poles. Mayor Moore made a motion to approve the contractor's removal of the utility poles should Duke not remove them prior to the week before the end of the month, with Mr. Vissing seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0. • A change order will be presented at a future meeting for additional costs due to relocation delays with utilities. Gateway Development— • Land acquisition and relocation continues. • JTL is coordinating with L&I Railroad, meeting scheduled for July 23rd between INDOT,JTL and the railroad. Gottbrath Way at Bridgepointe Commons, Phase 2— • Sanitary Sewer construction continues. • Contractor continues earthwork operations, bringing the road to grade. There is an issue with groundwater, which needs to be dug out, filled with rock and sand. Mayor Moore made a motion to approve the Change Order #2 in the amount of$208,164.67 for the additional rock/sand and excavation, with Mr. Vissing seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0. Utica-Sellersburg Road/SR 62 Intersection Improvements— • Coordinating utility relocations. Zayo/Windstream are coordinating with INDOT regarding lines at Hwy62. Once Zayo/Windstream have removed lines, AT&T will remove their lines. Redevelopment 7.3.2019 JTL Ongoing Projects Update(cont'd): Water Tower Road Improvements: • Construction nearing completion, punchlist items remain. • Potential ribbon-cutting in July. 8th and Ohio Drainage Improvements Project: • Coordinating with Sanitary Sewer on Hydraulic Modeling. • Preparing preliminary construction plans. United Consulting Project Update: No Update BUSINESS Alan Applegate Title Issues—7th & Wall Mr. Applegate advised that in 1974 there was a document recorded for the Bales property at 7th & Wall Streets. This document pertains to a reversion of interest to the Redevelopment Commission. Mr. Applegate would like a document clearing the real estate of this encumbrance for sale. Mr.Vissing made a motion to approve a Certificate of Completion for the real estate at 7th and Wall Streets, with Mayor Moore seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0. Alan Applegate Title Issues— 125 Chestnut Street Mr. Applegate requested Release of Mortgage and Quitclaim Deed in regards to 125 Chestnut Street in order to clear title for Ms. Rita Fleming and Spring Street Properties. Mr. Vissing made a motion to approve a Release of Mortgage and Quitclaim Deed for 125 Chestnut Street, with Mayor Moore seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0. Tax Abatement Wendy Dant-Chesser with One Southern Indiana presented a request for a Tax Abatement for MDX Process, located at 4650 New Middle Road. The business will relocate 54 jobs, with plans to grow to 77 jobs at an average salary of$21.19 per hour. Redevelopment 7.3.2019 Mayor Moore made a motion to approve Resolution 2019-R-2, granting a favorable recommendation for the Tax Abatement of MXD Process, with Mr. Vissing seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0. Conference Facility Feasibility Jim Epperson with SoIN Tourism, proposed a joint venture with SoIN Tourism, Floyd County, Clark County, Clarksville, Sellersburg, New Albany and Jeffersonville for a steering committee for Conference Space Development. Each partner would suggest sites for a conference center, a consultant would advise of the best locations for a conference center. SoIN is asking for $10,000 from each participant. Mayor Moore questioned whether a contribution that does not secure the location of the conference center in Jeffersonville is the best use of TIF funds. Mayor Moore made a motion to take the Conference Facility Feasibility Study request under advisement, with Mr. Hawkins seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0. Termination of Signs& Approval New Sign Easement—Gateway Project Mayor Moore made a motion to table until the next meeting, with Mr. Vissing seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0. Chapel Lake Park Mayor Moore requested an additional $100,000 to increase the depth of the lake by 2-4 feet. Mayor Moore made a motion to approve an additional $100,000 to increase the depth of the lake at Chapel Lake Park, with Mr. Hawkins seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT Mr. Waiz welcomed Teresa Bottorff-Perkins to the Commission. BOARD COMMENTS Mayor Mike Moore thanked Dan Cristiani for his donation of land for Chapel Lake Park and added how positive working with his crew on City projects. Jack Vissing advised that Dave Schuler was present to ask about aiding him is getting movement on roadway to proposed hotel site at Water Tower Road. Mr. Schuler advised that Fuzzy Zoeller and Hilton are joining in on the hotel site, to hold 8 floors, 120 rooms and a Sky Bar. He is looking for help with adjacent property owners for development to occur. Mr. Waiz advised he has been in communication with other property owner. Scott Hawkins-No Comments Teresa Bottorff-Perkins advised she is looking forward to her future on the Commission. Redevelopment 7.3.2019 Monty Snelling asked Mr. Lanz about the square holes along Spring Street at 9th and I Oth. Mr. Lanz will check into and advise. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Vissing made a motion to ad'ourn at 4:05 PM, with Mr. Hawkins seconding the motion. R. Monty Snelli I ., Pr= tde• Submitted By: Cindy Seifert Redevelopment 7.3.2019