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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-28-2000MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Wednesday, June 28, 2000 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission met in Regular Session on Wednesday, June 28, 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 Nathan Samuel, Treasurer City Attorney Anne Marie Galligan Staff Members: David Duggins, Assistant Director President Robert E. Campbell, Jr. called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. The President asked for additions or corrections to the minutes of the May 31, 2000 Meeting. Hearing none, motion to approve was made by Mr. Samuel, seconded by Mr. Cahill, motion carried. The President asked for additions or corrections to the minutes of the June 7, 2000 meeting. Hearing none, motion to approve was made by Mr. Cahill, seconded by Mr. Samuel, motion carried. City Attorney, Anne Marie Galligan, presented the lease agreement on the Proposed Aquatic Center. In an earlier meeting of the Redevelopment Authority a motion was made and carried unanimously to execute the lease agreement. Motion made by Mr. Nathan Samuel, seconded by Mr. Barry Cahill. Motion carried. A motion was then made to add this item to the agenda. Motion made by Mr. Cahill, second by Mr. Samuel. Motion carried. This will be item 13. Mr. Duggins reviewed the Treasurer's Report calling attention to the Profit and Loss Comparison figures for the current month and year to date. Mr. Duggins also discussed the Balance Sheet. He stated that the $69.04 in the Bank One-Grant Fund was due to prepaid grant fees to be reimbursed. Mr. Cahill questioned if we had paid INAAP the $202,500.00. Mr. Duggins said this had been paid on January 1, 2000. Mr. Cahill moved to accept the Treasurer's Report as present. Mr. Samuel seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. The President asked Mr. Duggins, Mr. Samuel and Mr. Cahill to look into a new accounting system now that Phil McCauley was no longer here. Mr. Duggins said we will need new checks for the Grant Fund, because the ones we are using are not state- approved for municipal use. Mr. Campbell asked that recommendations bebrought to the next meeting. CLAIMS REPORT: Mr. Barry Cahill asked about the signing of checks since Mr. McCauley was gone. Mr. Duggins explained that there are always three people who sign the checks. Mr. McCauley and Mr. Duggins signed the checks and the Redevelopment Commissioners signed the claims. This made it a three-way check. It was decided to wait and talk about this later in the meeting when Mr. McCauley's replacement is discussed. After discussion, Mr. Samuel made a motion to accept the Claims Report. Mr. Cahill seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. C LEE COOK PROJECT: The groundbreaking was Tuesday, June 27, 2000. As a portion of this project we agreed to provide $80,000 of incentives to bridge the difference between land costs. Mr. Duggims had to draw down from the Intercity Road TIF. City Attorney Anne Marie Galligan has spoken to their attorney about how to get this money to them. There are different ways that they can apply for the money. There are limitations on how they can get this money and C. Lee Cook is aware of this. QUARTERMASTER OPTION UPDATE: Mr. Duggins reported that the claims that were approved were for two Lease Payments, plus two months Taxes and Insurance. On Monday, June 26, 2000 Law Engineering was at the Quartermaster for Phase One Environmental Sampling. This consists of field survey, site walk, lead paint and asbestos sampling. The next phase will be Ground and Water Sampling. BETHNOVA TUBE COMPANY TIF UPDATE: The ground breaking will be August 16,2000. Lieutenant Governor Joseph E. Kernan will be present. Invitations will be sent. The City Council approved the BethNova TIF and the Tax Abatement at their last meeting. The TIF will be for $203,000.00. There will be a public hearing at the next Redevelopment Commissioners Meeting. GATEWAY PROJECT: Mr. David Duggins reported he has received the environmental report and is waiting for final figures. Cleanup of the Pet Paradise, adjacent Fireworks store and Chinese Restaurant will cost approximately $185,000.00. Mr. Samuel asked if this was a fair price. Mr. Duggins said there are low interest loans that can be applied for and this should make the project easier. A decision will need to be made by the middle of July. ROCKY'S AND BULKHEAD LEASE BUYOUT: The Lease Buyout is scheduled to close on Friday, June 30, 2000. The money will be deposited in CD's. AQUATIC CENTER LEASE AGREEMENT: A motion was made by Mr. Samuel and seconded by Mr. Cahill to execute the lease agreement on the Proposed Aquatic Center. Motion carried. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DISCUSSION: The Commissioners discussed Mr. McCauley's resignation. Mr. Bobby Campbell discussed with Mr. McCauley the possibility of him staying on to finish the projects he has started. Mr. McCauley would like to stay on as a Consultant for at least six months. He will not work on any new projects. The only compensation he would like would be his insurance. Mr. Campbell said a small contract payment would also be included. Mr. Campbell suggested Mr. Duggins be made interim director until the Mayor decides what to do about a Deputy Mayor and a Director of Redevelopment. A motion was made by Mr. Samuel, second by Mr. Cahill to make Mr. Duggins Interim Director of Redevelopment. Motion carried. Mr. Duggins and Mr. Nathan Samuel will jointly sign checks. Mr. Williams will also be able to sign checks. Mr. McCauley's name will be taken offthe checking account. PROJECT UPDATE REPORT: The report was distributed for the Commissioners to read. A motion was made by Mr. Cahill, second by Mr. Samuel to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 PM. Motion carried. ~- Kyle illiams, Secretary Jeff nville Redevelopment APPROJ~ED ~ -- ~ , ~ Irobert E. Campbell, Jr.,, Pr~sideint Jeffersonville Redevelotimeht Cbmmissibn