HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDC February 23, 2022 JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
February 23,2022
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting on January 26, 2022 that
was called to order at 5:00 pm in the Mayor's Conference Room located at 500 Quartermaster
Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana
Board Members present:
Scott Hawkins, Jack Vissing, Matt Owens, Mayor Moore, Duard Avery, Teresa Perkins
Staff Members present:
Redevelopment Commission Attorney Les Merkley, City Attorney, Redevelopment Director
Rob Waiz, City Controller Heather Metcalf, Assistant Controller Yvonne Dowd, Grant
Administrator DeLynn Rutherford, Administrative Assistant/Secretary Theresa Treadway, City
Engineer Andy Crouch
Guests: Josh Darby with Jacobi, Toombs & Lanz, John Kraft with MAC Construction and Bob
Stein with United - Consulting.
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Hawkins, President called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. Roll Call 5-0
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Vissing made a motion to approve the agenda with Mr. Moore seconding, .passing
unanimously 5-0
CONSENT REPORTS
Minutes:
Mr. Vissing made a motion to approve the minutes from January 26, 2022 meeting with Mr.
Owen seconding, passing unanimously 5-0.
Claims:
Mr. Moore made a motion to approve the TIF Claims in the amount of $18,666.84 with Mr.
Owen seconding,passing unanimously 5-0.
Mr. Vissing made a motion to approve the Redevelopment Operating Claims in the amount of
$18,380.37 with Mr. Moore seconding the motion,passing unanimously 5-0.
Mr. Owen made a motion to approve the Redevelopment Bond Claim in the amount of$350.00
with Mr. Moore seconding the motion,passing unanimously 5-0.
JTL Ongoing Projects Update:
Charlestown Pike Reconstruction, Segment 1 (Holman's Lane to Utica-Sellersburg
Road) and Utica-Sellersburg Rad Reconstruction, Segment 2 (Railroad Tracks
North to Charlestown Pike:
• Topographic survey field work has been completed. Initial utility notices have been
sent. Working on preliminary design. Public Involvement Meeting held on April 12,
2021 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.
• Per contract, 30% Schematic Design Plans, Public Information Meeting and Updated
Opinion of Project Costs were due on 6/30/2021. Held 30% Review.Meeting with City
on 7/12/20021 to review current state of plans and cost estimate.
• Utility Coordination Meeting held on 8/5/2021 to review projects with utilities and
request input regarding impacts to facilities/anticipated relocations. Requested utilities
provide any easement documentation they may have to prove that relocations, if
required, would be reimbursable. Also requested ballpark estimates of relocation costs
if they have the required easement documentation. Progressing drainage design and
proposed right-f-way determination so we can request relocation work plans and
budgets from utilities.
• Public information meeting held on December 7, 2021 to unveil roadway layout plans
to the public.
• Progressing design. Next step is Right-of-Way Acquisition in 2022. Status same-
Design Continues.
8th Street Park
• Present proposed agreement for survey, design and bidding of the proposed park at
8th & Ohio Underground Detention Basis Site. Proposal is attached for reference.
ACTION REQUESTED Mr. Vissing made a motion to accept the agreement
for 8th Street Park with Mr. Moore seconding, passing unanimously 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Colston Park Parking Lot-Andy Crouch-Contract was awarded to Temple&Temple in the
amount of$282,500 as low bidder. This parking lot is adding 91 additional free parking spots to
downtown. Mr. Moore made a motion to accept this contract with Mr. Vissing seconding the
motion,passing unanimously 5-0.
RFP for The Depot—Les Merkley-Seeking approval to send out the RFP on March 4 being
returned by March 21 and then presented at the March 26th Redevelopment Commission
Meeting. Mr. Moore made a motion to approve sending the RFP with Mr. Owen seconding
the motion,passing unanimously 5-0.
Add on: .RFP for Sale of Eastlawn Building—Rob Waiz—Seeking approval for RFP to sale
this building and parking lot but retain the side vacant lot next to this property. This RFP will
go out March 14 with returns due by April 18, 2022. Mr. Moore made a motion to approve the
RFP for the sale of this property with Mr. Vissing seconding,passing unanimously 5-0.
Add on: Sound System for The Depot—Rob Waiz—Looking for bids for a sound system for
The Depot around$50,000 with UEZ kicking in $25,000 so I am looking for RDC to kick in the
other$25,000. Mr. Moore made the motion to pay $25, 000 towards the purchase of the sound
system with UEZ contributing the other$25,000 with Mr. Owen seconding,passing
unanimously 5-0.
QUESTIONS FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
No comment
BOARD COMMENT
Mr. Vissing — Proud of being a part of this board and all that has been accomplished, we have
served our community well.
Mr. Avery—What Jack said.
Mr. Moore—Andy has confirmed there will be 91 parking spots at Colston Park; these are free
parking spots adding to our downtown.
Teresa Perkins —Any ideas of what you are hoping for at the Eastlawn School building? Mr.
Merkley stating best use for property and there will be perimeters listed in the RFP to
control this.
Mr. Owens—Nothing to add
Mr. Hawkins—Nothing from me at this time.
NEXT MEETING
February 23, 2022
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Owen made a motion to adjourn at 5:10 pm
Scott Hawkins, President
Submitted By: Theresa Treadway