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Home My WebLink AboutRDC June 26, 2024 JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 26,2024 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting on June 26, 2024 that was called to order at 4:00 pm in the Mayor's Conference Room located at 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana Board Members present: Scott Hawkins, Evan Stoner, Mike Moore, Sophia O'Coffey, Duard Avery, Teresa Perkins Staff Members present: Redevelopment Director Rob Waiz, Redevelopment Commission Attorney Les Merkley City Attorney, Grant Administrator DeLynn Campbell, Administrative Assistant/Secretary Theresa Treadway Guests: Josh Darby with Jacobi, Toombs & Lanz, Chris Gardner, John Kraft, MAC Construction, Bob Stein,United Consulting CALL TO ORDER Mr. Hawkins, President called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Stoner made a motion to approve with Ms. O'Coffey seconding,passing unanimously 5-0. CONSENT REPORTS Minutes: Mr. Stoner made a motion to approve the minutes from May 29 held June 5, 2024 with Mr. Moore seconding,passing unanimously 5-0. Claims: Mr. Stoner made a motion to approve the TIF Claims in the amount of $352,506.70 with Mr. Moore seconding,passing unanimously 5-0. Mr. Moore made a motion to approve the Redevelopment Operating Claims in the amount of $11,577.08 with Ms. O'Coffey seconding,passing unanimously 5-0. JTL Ongoing Projects Update: Charlestown Pike Reconstruction, Segment 1 (Holman's Lane to Utica-Sellersburg Road) and Utica-Sellersburg Road Reconstruction, Segment 2 (Railroad Tracks North to Charlestown Pike: • Acquisitions of all 57 permanent right of way parcels has been completed. • Notice to Proceed has been issued to all utilities for relocation. • All utility relocations along Utica-Sellersburg Road have been completed. • For Charlestown Pike-Clark County REMC and Duke are complete with setting new poles and transferring lines. Charter is nearing completion of their transfers. ATT is next to move and will be complete in 45 days. • Opened bids on 3/15/24. Only received 1 bid. MAC Construction was low/only bidder at $16,280,000 total for the two segments ($4,023,000 for Utica-Sellersburg Road + $12,257,000 for Charlestown Pike. • Held pre-construction meeting with MAC Construction on 05/22/2024. MAC is ordering materials and gearing up for construction. Construction staking/layout is underway now and it is anticipated that construction activities will commence in July. Status same. Construction activities anticipated to begin next month. Falls Landing Park (8th Street and Ohio Avenue) • All items are complete except installation of electrical equipment. Contractor is working on installing electrical panels now to power the site lighting. Waiting on Duke to set the electric meter so the electric service can be turned on. Falls Landing Parking Lot and Restrooms • Project awarded to Excel Excavating. JTL providing full-time inspection. • Notice to proceed issued on April 22, 2024. Contract completion date is August 20, 2024. • Construction underway. All storm sewer has been completed. All curb and gutter has been installed around perimeter of the parking lot. All sidewalk work has been completed. Contractor paved the base course of asphalt for the parking lot. See next page for photo of the completed base asphalt paving. United Consulting Project Update: • Much like JTL on Charlestown Pike we are relying on HWC for updates and Louisville Paving is the Contractor for this project. HWC Engineering Project Update: • Chris Gardner was not in attendance for an update. NEW BUSINESS Anchor of Easement Duke—Rob Waiz—Duke is needing to add additional guy wires on a portion of Redevelopment property on Alison Lane & Middle Road for additional power needed to support Meta. Per Mike Moore,I will make a motion to approve contingent upon Duke setting the meter at Falls Landing Park and this will not interfere with drains or service of roads/sidewalks in this area with Mr.Avery seconding,passing unanimously 5-0. Resolution Amending Resolution 2023-R-3 Incorporating& Adopting Findings Pursuant to IC-36-7-25-7-Les Merkley—This Resolution 2024-R-12 is an amendment of the previous resolution approving an interlocal agreement with the Board of School Trustees for Greater Clark County School Corporation for the use of Tax Increment Funds (TIF) for the purchase of the motor coach to be used for extracurricular programs at Jeffersonville High School. We need a motion and a second to approve this amending Resolution 2024-R-12. Mr. Moore made motion to approve Resolution 2024-R-12 with Mr. Stoner seconding passing 4-0 with Mr. Hawkins abstaining. Resolution Amending Resolution 2023-R-7 Incorporating& Adopting Findings Pursuant to IC 36-7-25-7-Les Merkley—This Resolution 2024-R-13 is an amendment of the previous resolution approving an interlocal agreement with the Board of School Trustees for the Greater Clark County School Corporation for use of Tax Increment Funds (TIF) for programs in WJHI Radio and TV at Jeffersonville High School. We need a motion and a second to approve this amending Resolution 2024-R-13. Mr. Moore made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-R-13 with Ms. O'Coffey seconding,passing 4-0 with Mr. Hawkins abstaining. Facade Grant Application for Stemler Plumbing-Theresa Treadway—In your packet is a current drawing of their existing business and the second is with the façade improvements they are proposing. They plan to spend approximately $32,000 with new exterior paint, front windows, stone and vinyl as well as board and batten. They are requesting $10,000. Per Mr. Moore,this is one of the longest standing businesses in Jeffersonville, Richard Stemler stating next year they will be celebrating 100 years in business. Mr. Moore made a motion to approve their grant application in the amount of$10K with Mr. Stoner seconding, passing unanimously 5-0. Resolution Approving Interlocal Agreement(funds for new Jeff High soccer field/scoreboard)-Mayor Moore—With this resolution 2024-R-14, I would like $20K to Jeff High School towards their new soccer field and scoreboard using TIF funds. This resolution approves an interlocal agreement between Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission, The Common Council and the Greater Clark County School Corporation and Adoption of Findings. Mr. Moore made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-R-14 with Ms. O'Coffey seconding, passing 4-0 with Mr. Hawkins abstaining. Annual TIF Report—Sam Schrader,Baker Tilly—Mr. Schrader presented the TIF Report Presentation to each member that shows the TIF Mechanics, Jeffersonville's TIF Areas, and Impacts on Overlapping Taxing Units with breakdowns on each one and timeframes. The Annual TIF Capacity Report was also presented. QUESTIONS FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR That was one of the best TIF presentation ever presented to us. Thank you BOARD COMMENT Ms. Perkins—Thank you Mayor Moore and this Board for all the support of Jeff High and GCCS. We had a great announcement at school board meeting last night appointing Fred Cowgill to replace the current TV/radio teacher. We are all super excited and have another exciting hire announcement coming soon. Mr. Moore—Great ground breaking today at Springdale Meadow by the old Optimist Club. This has been in the planning for two years with very affordable single family homes. These homes will be 1280 square feet, 2 car garage for$260K on a dead end street so no worry of through traffic, great place to raise a family. Houses are scheduled to be complete by end of September. Ms. O'Coffey—Excited about the new housing development and all the positive impact this board brings to our community. Mr.Avery—A lot of effort has gone into our schools in Jeffersonville, saving Parkview middle school is one of them. TIF districts allow long term growth both physically and job growth. TIF does not take away money, but adds significant amount of money to help with projects and development. Mr. Waiz works on this as well as the Mayor and City Council,they all work well on this together. Mr. Hawkins—I have nothing to add to all the comments at this time. NEXT MEETING July 31, 2024 at 4:00 pm ADJOURNMENT Mr. Moore made a motion to adjourn at 4:56 pm 144— C2L\_____ Scott Hawkins, President Submitted By: Theresa Treadway