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Home My WebLink AboutRDDC AUGUST 28,2019 JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 28, 2019 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting on August 28, 2019, that was called to order at 5:01 PM in the Mayor's Conference Room, located at 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana. Board Members present: Monty Snelling, Mayor Mike Moore, Jack Vissing, Matt Owen via telephone, Scott Hawkins and GCCS Board Representative Teresa Bottorff-Perkins Staff Members present: Redevelopment Director Rob Waiz, Grant Administrator DeLynn Rutherford, Redevelopment Administrative Assistant Theresa Treadway and CMMS Administrator/Secretary Cindy Seifert Guests present: Jorge Lanz with Jacobi, Toombs & Lanz, Bob Stein with United Consulting, Keith Price with Delaco, Matt Hall with One Southern Indiana, Mike Hutt and Richard Eklund Pursuant to 36-7-14.5-9.5,Mr. Owen may attend meeting via phone, his attendance will be included in the quorum and his votes will count,therefore all votes at this meeting will be made by role-call in compliance with the statute. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Snelling called the meeting to order at 5:01 PM. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Moore made a motion to approve the agenda, moving Delaco Tax Abatement Request to the beginning of New Business, with Mr. Vissing seconding the motion, roll-call vote: Snelling(yea) Moore(yea)Owen(yea)Hawkins(yea),Vissing(yea)thereby passing on a vote of 5-0. CONSENT REPORTS Minutes: Mayor Moore made a motion to approve the minutes from July 31, 2019, with Mr. Hawkins seconding the motion, roll-call vote: Snelling (yea) Moore (yea) Owen (yea) Hawkins (yea), Vissing (abstain)thereby passing on a vote of 4-0-1, with Mr. Vissing abstaining. Mayor Moore made a motion to approve the minutes from August 7, 2019, with Mr. Vissing seconding the motion, roll-call vote: Snelling (abstain) Moore (yea) Owen (yea) Hawkins (yea), Vissing (yea)thereby passing on a vote of 4-0-1, with Mr. Snelling abstaining. Page 1 of 5 Claims: Mr. Hawkins made a motion to approve the TIF Claims in the amount of$2,163,903.43, with Mayor Moore seconding the motion,roll-call vote: Snelling(yea)Moore(yea)Owen(yea)Hawkins(yea), Vissing(yea)thereby passing on a vote of 5-0. Mr. Hawkins made a motion to approve the Redevelopment Claims in the amount of$74,742.99, with Mr. Vissing seconding the motion, roll-call vote: Snelling(yea) Moore(yea) Owen(yea) Hawkins (yea), Vissing(yea)thereby passing on a vote of 5-0. Review of Financial Information: Ms. Treadway provided a TIF and Redevelopment Operating Account Balance Report. JTL Ongoing Projects Update: Jorge Lanz provided status on JTL projects: Veterans Parkway Phase 2— • Construction is underway on Holman's Lane. • Pavement binder has been installed on Veteran's Parkway. • Mr. Snelling questioned when the final paving for Veteran's Parkway would be installed. Mr. Lanz advised that all work on Veteran's Parkway, including asphalt, striping,curbs and gutters, and sidewalks,would be complete by the end of September. Gateway Development— • Curb ramps and pedestrian push buttons still need to be corrected. • Continue to coordinate with L&I Railroad and INDOT regarding crossings. • Working on tenant relocations for 809 and 811 Ohio Avenue. Both properties contain asbestos, the removal company has been hired. • CSO Interceptor project has begun the design phase. Gottbrath Way at Bridgepointe Commons, Phase 2— • Unsuitable subgrade removal and replacement has been completed. • Storm Sewer installation in progress and Stone base and curb installation will follow. • New Contract Completion date is November 25, 2019. Utica-Sellersburg Road/SR 62 Intersection Improvements— • Awaiting utility relocations before putting project out for bids. Page 2 of 5 JTL Ongoing Projects Update (cont'd): Water Tower Road Improvements: • Construction complete.Received Final Compliance Inspection Approval from 1NDOT. • Coordinating final reimbursement payment from Developers. Payment received from BF Highway 62, LLC (Ed Britton). Awaiting payment from Denton Floyd. • Final Quantity Adjustment Change Order to close out the project. Contract reduction of$82,348.58. Mayor Moore made a motion to approve the Final Change Order#3 in the amount of$-82,348.58, with Mr. Hawkins seconding the motion,roll-call vote: Snelling(yea)Moore(yea)Owen(yea)Hawkins (yea),Vissing(yea)thereby passing on a vote of 5-0. Stn &Ohio Drainage Improvements Project: • Schematic Design and Hydraulic Modeling continues. • Land Acquisition continues. United Consulting Project Update: Bob Stein with United Consulting advised that the project is complete, minus three street lights that are on order and signal timing that Mr. Crouch is aware of. Mr. Stein advised that the Original Project Estimate $15,246,687.77 Omara Bid Amount $13,319,106.00 Plus Change Orders $894,478.93 Bid+Change Orders $14,213.584.93 Expected Final Estimate $13,600,000.00 Difference is $1,646,687.77 lower than the original project estimate that was budgeted. Mr. Hawkins asked about the older lights on utility poles that are still active within the project area. Mayor Moore suggested that Mr. Crouch look into this issue. Page 3 of 5 BUSINESS Delaco Kasle Processing Tax Abatement Request Rob Waiz presented a request for tax abatement for Delaco-Kasle. Delaco is planning to spend $250,000 to increase the size of the building and increase the number of employees by 23 with salaries of$20 per hour. Delaco-Kasle is looking for a 5 year abatement on the building and 2 year abatement on the equipment. All documentation have been completed and the abatement falls within the guidelines for approval. Mayor Moore made a motion to approve 2019-R-3, a Resolution providing a favorable recommendation for Tax Abatement for Delaco-Kasle, with Mr. Hawkins seconding the motion, roll-call vote: Snelling(yea) Moore(yea)Owen(yea)Hawkins(yea), Vissing(yea) thereby passing on a vote of 5-0. Heavy Haul Road Amendments and Resolution Rob Waiz presented a Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Restated and Amended Interlocal Agreement for the Development and Construction of a Transportation Corridor from the Jeffersonville Port of Indiana through the River Ridge Commerce Center to Highway 62. Amendment No 1 provides the City of Jeffersonville would contribute an additional$1M,of which $500,000 to be paid by December 31,2019, and $500,000 to be paid by December 31, 2020, to be paid out of Vogt Valve and Galvstar TIFs and INDOT's contribution is also increased. INDOT would be responsible for the road maintenance. Project cost increase is attributed to the rise in material and labor costs since the original project estimates, and the finding of certain artifacts within the project area. Mr. Vissing made a motion to approve 2019-R-4, a Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Restated and Amended Interlocal Agreement for the Development and Construction of a Transportation Corridor from the Jeffersonville Port of Indiana through the River Ridge Commerce Center to Highway 62, with Mayor Moore seconding the motion, roll-call vote: Snelling (yea)Moore(yea)Owen(yea)Hawkins(yea), Vissing(yea)thereby passing on a vote of 5-0. Purchase Real Estate-2108 E. 10th Street Rob Waiz advised that he has obtained two appraisals for the real estate across the street from Fire Station 2 at the corner of Renfroe Way and 10th Street. The appraisals were $330,000 and $335,000. He is requesting$300,000 to purchase the property. Mayor Moore made a motion to approve the purchase and payment of the claim of$300,000 for 2108 E 10th Street, with Mr. Hawkins seconding the motion, roll-call vote: Snelling(yea)Moore(yea) Owen(yea)Hawkins(yea),Vissing(yea)thereby passing on a vote of 5-0. Page 4 of 5 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT Mr. Waiz advised that he is still in talks with INDOT concerning the railroad crossing at Spring& 9th Street. The goal is to remain having a non-gated railroad crossing, which is determined by the number of crossings reported by PQ Corporation. BOARD COMMENTS Mayor Mike Moore No Comments Jack Vissing No Comments Matt Owen No Comments Scott Hawkins requested status of the Animal Shelter upgrades. Mr. Waiz advised that Zoning approval was granted August 27th, the project will now be placed out for bid. Teresa Bottorff-Perkins No Comments Monty Snelling No Comments ADJOURNMENT Mayor Moore made a motion to adjourn at 5:28 PM, with Mr. Vissing seconding the motion, roll- call vote: Snelling(yea) Moore(yea) Owen(yea)Hawkins (yea), Vissing(yea) thereby passing on a vote of 5-0. - /74.,/"-_,.L.......... R. Monty Snell' g, ''sid•nt ___ Submitted By: Cindy Seifert Page 5 of 5