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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-23-2000MINUTES OF REGULAR MEET/NG 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. U 1 Mr. Williams moved to adjourn, second by Mr. Samuel. Motion adjourned at 7:10 P. M. -----,. Kyle Wi liams, Secretary Jeffers ville Redevelopment Commission APPROVED:. '~~ , Robert E. Campk Jeffersonville Re Jr ~/ ~ident ~ ~~~ t Com~nissbn