HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDC January 29, 2025 JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
January 29, 2025
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting on January 29, 2025 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/City Attorney Les
Merkley, Grant Administrator DeLynn Campbell, Administrative Assistant/Secretary Theresa
Treadway, City Controller Heather Metcalf, Assistant Controller Yvonne Dowd, City Engineer
Andy Crouch
Guests: Josh Darby with Jacobi, Toombs & Lanz, Kevin Daeger and Chris Gardner with HWC,
John Kraft with MAC Construction, Josh Hillman and Scott Adams with DC Develop Company.
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Hawkins, President called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Change to Agenda—Election of Officers—Mr. Stoner made a motion to approve the addition
to the agenda with Mr. Moore seconding passing unanimously 5-0.
Mr. Moore made motion to keep Scott Hawkins, President, Sophia O'Coffey, Vice President and
Duard Avery, Secretary. Mr. Stoner made a motion to approve the officers to remain the same,
with Mr. Moore seconding,passing unanimously 5-0.
CONSENT REPORTS
Minutes:
Mr. Moore made a motion to approve the minutes from December 18, 2024 with Ms. O'Coffey
seconding,passing unanimously 5-0.
Claims:
Mr. Moore made a motion to approve the TIF Claims in the amount of$6,730,477.27 with Mr.
Stoner seconding,passing unanimously 5-0.
Mr. Stoner made a motion to approve the Redevelopment Operating Claims in the amount of
$10,877.76 with Mr. Avery seconding, passing unanimously 5-0.
JTL Ongoing Projects Update:
Falls Landing Park(8th Street and Ohio Avenue)
• All permanent electrical equipment has been installed. Waiting for Duke to transfer
over the electric service, then final inspection can be held.
HWC Engineering Project Update:
Hike the Pike Project
• Chris Gardner—All right of way has been cleared. Bids to be opened on February 19th
and awarded on February 26th.
Charlestown Pike Project
• Kevin Daeger—Weather has hindered the construction on Utica Sellersburg
Road/Charlestown Pike Project. Pending weather, MAC is hoping for soft open of
Utica Sellersburg on February 17th. Once open, Charlestown Pike will be closed to
through traffic, residents only.
NEW BUSINESS
Duke Relocation Hike the Pike-Andy Crouch—This is a reimbursement agreement
with Duke to relocate a couple of poles along Utica Pike. Mr. Moore made a motion to
approve the $32,669.54 reimbursement of moving poles with Mr. Stoner seconding,
passing unanimously 5-0.
Lottie Oglesby Park—Mike Moore—This Park is being used tremendously but we are
having trouble with lighting staying on too long and need to have them put on a timer
and adjusted. We have a price from Kiesler Electric for $3475.00 to make the
necessary changes. Mr. Moore made a motion to approve this cost of$3475.00 with
Mr. Stoner seconding,passing unanimously 5-0.
Approval of housing plans—Josh Hillman—As you can see with the plans in your
packet,there is nine different designs that homeowners can chose from. We will build
61 homes in a price range from $225k-$275K. Our intention is to start construction by
2026. Mr. Moore made a motion to approve the plans with Mr.Avery seconding,
passing unanimously 5-0.
Resolution 2025-R-I Media Marketing—Les Merkley—This 2025-R-1 resolution is
approving media marketing plan to promote economic and redevelopment on behalf of
Redevelopment Commission. Mr. Moore made a motion to approve
Resolution 2025-R-1 with Ms. O'Coffey seconding,passing unanimously 5-0.
QUESTIONS FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Everything is going great, you know where to reach me.
BOARD COMMENT
Ms. Perkins—February is Black History Month, on February 15th, the boys basketball team will
be dressed in purple and gold colors from the former Taylor High,the first African American
school on Wall Street. They are asking everyone to wear purple to the game.
Mr. Avery—Planning and Zoning board approved another development last night, Hylton
Farms, continued growth off Charlestown Pike.
Mr. Stoner—Great job at the Depot and NoCo area over the last year, everyone please continue
to support this. A huge thank you to the street department for all their time and hard work
keeping our streets safe.
O'Coffey—The street department knocked it out of the park over in the surrounding areas by my
house off Charlestown Pike.
Mr. Moore—Redevelopment has invested millions of dollars into the Arts & Cultural District,
great asset in Jeff.
Jeffboat is continuing to move forward, waiting on DNR to issue permits and then it will be full
steam ahead, it is going to look fantastic.
Natatorium at Jeff High is looking awesome,this is going to be a great economic and educational
tool.
Youngstown is underway with the makeover, complete facelift. They are changing the name to
Legacy Shoppes of Jeffersonville.
Mr. Hawkins—Another great year. I too want to thank all the street department for a
tremendous job and hours away from your family during all the snow storm, greatly appreciated.
NEXT MEETING
February 26, 2025 at 4:00 pm
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Stoner made a motion to adjourn at 4:52 pm
Scott Hawkins, President
Submitted By: Theresa Treadway