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MINiJTES OF REGULAR MEETING
JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Wednesday, November 1, 2000
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission met in Regular Session on
Wednesday, November 1, 2000 in the Mayor's Conference Room, Fourth Floor, 501 E.
Court Avenue, Jeffersonville, Indiana. The following were present:
Robert E. Campbell, Jr., President
Barry S. Cahill, Vice President
Kyle Williams, Secretary
Ed Zastawny, Commission Member
Nathan Samuel, Commission Member
STAFF MEMBERS:
David Duggins, Jr., Interim Director
Kathy Haller, Consultant
Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Assistant to Interim Director
Jana Ecker, City Planner
Anne Marie Galligan, City Attorney
President Robert E. Campbell, Jr. called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
President Campbell asked for additions or corrections to the minutes of the September
27, 2000 meeting. President Campbell noted that his name was incorrect on the roll call.
Correction was made. A motion was made by Mr. Barry Cahill and seconded by Mr.
Zastawny to accept the minutes. Motion carried.
Mr. Campbell added an item to the agenda. An Executive Session Meeting was held
at 5:30 to discuss the promotion of Mr. David Duggins to Director of Redevelopment. A
motion was made by Mr. Williams and seconded by Mr. Zastawny to promote Mr. David
Duggins to the Director of Redevelopment. After discussion the motion carried
unanimously.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Mr. Duggins reported that Mr. McBride completed the installation of the new
Peachtree Software. Due to the late finish of the project President Campbell decided not
to approve the Treasurer's Report until all of the reports were finished.
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OPERATING CLAIMS
Mr. Duggins brought to the Commissioner's attention the claim for Stemler Irrigation
for $987.00 This claim was due to the irrigation at the Marriott Hotel being dug up when
the utilities were being buried. Mr. Campbell asked for a motion to approve the
Operating Claims. Mr. Samuel made the motion to accept the Operating Claims, Mr.
Cahill seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
GRANT FUND CLAIMS
There was one Grant Fund Claim to Koetter Construction for $19,360.52. This was
for the final paydown on Utica Sellersburg Road. A motion was made by Nathan Samuel
and seconded by Barry Cahill to accept the Grant Fund Claims. Motion carried
unanimously.
DISCUSSION OF BLIGHT LOCATED AT AND NEAR THE 10TH AND SPRING
STREET CORNER
Mr. Duggins passed out pictures of the proposed blighted area. A map was also
reviewed to show the exact location. The area is located at and near the 10~` and Spring
Street corner. A presentation was given on the reasons why this area should be
designated a blighted area. After much discussion it was decided that the boundaries
should be extended to include the Wall Street Properties to the raikoad tracks. A motion
was made by Mr. Zastawny and seconded by Mr. Williams to pass Resolution 2000-04,
Declaratory Resolution of the Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission. Motion passed
unanimously.
BOUNDARY MODIFICATION OF THE RIVERSIDE LANDING DEVELOPMENT
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The boundary for the Riverside Landing Development has been moved from the north
of Riverside Drive to the Southside of the Flood Wall. Mr. Duggins reported that this
was being done to assist with future development. A motion was made by Mr. Cahill and
seconded by Mr. Williams to move the boundaries as requested and adopt Resolution
2000-05. Motion carried unanimously
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF 1401 SPRING STREET, SPRING HILL
COMMONS
A developer has contacted the Redevelopment office and asked that a Certificate of
Completion be signed for 1401 Spring Street, Spring Hill Commons. This was formerly
a bank and the developer would like for the description to read that the property does not
have to contain a bank on the property. After discussion of whether there would be
problems if this property would not be required to be used as a bank.A motion was made
by Mr. Zastawny to issue a Certificate of Completion for the property at 1401 Spring
Street. Mr. Williams seconded. Motion passed with Mr. Cahill abstaining.
QUARTERMASTER DEPOT PROJECT UPDATE
Mr. Duggins reported that the Phase II environmental study was taking longer than
expected. We are now looking at the middle of November for a completion date.
Property Manager Mohammed Sharif is relocating to Florida at the end of November
and would like to have someone from the City learn where the shut off valves are in case
of an emergency. It was decided to send the Building Commissioner and Fire
Department.
PROPOSED NEW INDUSTRY IN CLARK MARITIME CENTRE
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Mr. Duggins is in constant negotiations with a new company that will bring in $48
million dollars and 200 jobs. Mr. Duggins is very confident that the company will
relocate in Jeffersonville.
PROJECT UPDATE REPORT
Kathy Haller passed out the Project Update Report. See attached sheet.
Hearing no further business Mr. Campbell asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Mr. Williams made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Cahill seconded it. Motion
carried unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 7:10 P.M.
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APPROVED BY:
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Kyle W' 'ams, Secretary
Jefferso a Redevelopment Commission