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JEFFERSONV/LLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Wednesday, February 23, 2000
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission met in Regular Session
on Wednesday, February 23, 2000, at the Jeffersonville Housing Authority, 206
Eastern Blvd., Jeffersonville, Indiana. The following were present:
Robert E. Campbell, Jr., President;
Barry S. Cahill, Vice President;
Kyle Williams, Secretary;
. Nathan Samuel and Ed Zastawny, Commission Members;
Mayor Thomas R. Galligan;
City Attorney Anne Marie Galligan;
City Planner Jana Ecker;
Staff Members:
Philip W. McCauley, Executive Director;
- ~ David Duggins, Assistant Director;
Julie Hinton, Executive Assistant.
President Robert E. Campbell, Jr. called the meeting to order at 5:35 P.M
The President asked for additions or corrections to the minutes of the
January 26, 2000 meeting. Hearing none, motion to approve was made by Mr.
Cahill, second by Mr. Zastawny, motion carried.
Ms. Hinton distributed a new Balance Sheet dated December 31, 1999
and requested that members replace the Balance Sheet included in the January
packet. .
Mr. McCauley reviewed the Budget Report and noted that the changes as
requested at the January meeting were made. Motion by Mr. Samuel to approve
the 2000 budget, second by Mr. Williams, motion carried. Mr. Samuel asked if
the telephone system in the Redevelopment office could be upgraded and was
told that this could not be done as long as the office is located in the City-County
Building.
Motion by Mr. Williams, second by Mr. Cahill, to approve the Treasurer's
Report, motion carried.
The Register of Claims for the Operating Account was next presented
showing claims of $8,682.99. Motion by Mr. Williams, second by Mr. Cahill, to
approve the claims, motion carried.
The Grant Fund Account was presented showing claims in the total
amount of $10,529.45. Motion by Mr. Samuel to approve, second by Mr.
Williams, motion carried.
Election of Officers:
Motion by Mr. Williams, second by Mr. Samuel, to nominate Robert E.
Campbell, Jr. for President. Motion to close nominations. Mr. Campbell elected
President.
Motion by Mr. Samuel, second by Mr. Williams, to nominate Barry Cahill
for Vice President. Motion to close nominations. Barry Cahill elected Vice
President.
Motion by Mr. Cahill, second by Mr. Zastawny, to nominate Kyle Williams
for Secretary. Motion to close nominations. Kyle Williams elected Secretary.
Motion by Mr. Williams, second by Mr. Cahill, to nominate Nathan Samuel
for Treasurer. Motion to close nominations. Nathan Samuel elected Treasurer.
Purchase of Pearl Street property: Mr. Campbell complimented Mr.
Duggins on the article in The Evening News. Mr. Duggins advised there are
three developers ready to rehabilitate property on Pearl Street. The ordinance
authorizing the Redevelopment Commission to borrow funds ($200,000) from the
sewer utility has been passed on the first reading by the City Council. Each
purchase of property shall be approved by this Commission. Mr. Cahill
suggested a written agreement with UEA stating that UEA will be responsible for
repayment of the loan to the sewer utility and not the Department. of .
Redevelopment. Mr. Campbell explained that a written agreement with UEA is
not possible at this time. Mr. Williams moved to ratify the $200,000 loan request
and to enter into a memorandum of understanding with Urban Enterprise as to
how the money will be paid back. Second by Mr. Samuel. Motion carried.
Lot 4 Piggyback RFP: Mr. Duggins advised that the RFP's have been
sent out and have been advertised.
Authority was given to obtain new bank signature cards. Motion by Mr.
Williams, second by Mr. Zastawny, to authorize Mr. McCauley, Mr. Duggins, Mr.
Samuel and Ms. Hinton to serve as signatory on all accounts, and further to
remove Mr. Grooms, former Commissioner. Motion carried.
Mr. McCauley advised that four responses were received from the aquatic
center RFP's. A committee has been established.by the Parks and Recreation
Department to review the responses. , .
Ms. Ecker reminded all present of the groundbreaking for the
Jeffersonville Terrace Lawn project next Tuesday, February 29th.
The Barrister Group, represented by Kathy Matthews and Frank Chapo,
presented very interesting and exciting plans for the Tenth and Spring Street
intersection. Several ideas were presented utilizing greenery and park-like
settings with a restaurant and professional office building. Mr.' McCauley stated
that Clark Memorial Hospital is very interested in this project as it may offer a
site for private medical offices. It is planned that this corner will be visible from
the interstate. Mayor Galligan reminded the Barrister Group to take into
consideration the drainage problems which occur at this intersection. Mr.
McCauley advised that the next steps were to have the property appraised and
obtain a financial feasibility study. He further stated that condemnation
proceedings would probably be involved. Mr. Williams moved to authorize two
appraisals on each parcel, plus Steve Kempfs property, said appraisals not to
exceed the total expense of $20,000, second by Mr. Zastawny. Motion carried.
The developers will take care of getting the financial feasibility study. Mr.
Campbell asked that no one engage in public discussion of the Barrister
proposal until the project is more definite.
Buckhead/Rocky's Lease Acceleration: Mr. Zastawny stated he looked
into annuity rates and found 6.5% discount rate to be the current going rate. He
further stated for clarification purposes that he is comfortable with the buy-out.
Mr. Williams moved to begin the legal process on the buy-out, second by Mr.
Samuel, motion carried.
Mr. Williams reported on the Bingham Fellows, stating he attended the
retreat in Covington, Kentucky, where they studied the relationship between
Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
Mr. Zastawny requested a copy of the Redevelopment Mission Statement.
Mr. Campbell feels it would be good for this Board to look at the possibility of a
retreat.
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Mr. Williams moved to adjourn, second by Mr. Samuel. Motion adjourned
at 7:10 P. M.
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