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JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Wednesday, June 26, 2002
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission met on Wednesday June 26, 2002 in
the Mayor's Conference Room, Fourth Floor, 501 E. Court Avenue, Jeffersonville,
Indiana. The following were present:
Nathan Samuel, Secretary
Kyle Williams, Commission Member
Ed Zastawny, Commission Member
STAFF:
David C. Duggins, Jr., Redevelopment Director
Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Assistant to Director
Kathy Haller, Consultant
Paul Wheatley, Intern
ABSENT: Robert Campbell, President, Barry Cahill, Vice President
CALL TO ORDER:
Secretary Nathan Samuel called the meeting to order at 5:35 PM.
OLD BUSINESS:
AMENDMENT TO GATEWAY REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (TABLED FROM
JUNE 2002)
Mr. Duggins made a recommendation to the board to exclude Weems Avenue from
the expansion of the Gateway District. The expansion would include all the area
previously presented to the Commission excluding the Weems Ave. residencies. The
recommendation included notifying these residents of any planned work in the area and
the possibility of grant applications.
Mr. Zastawny made a motion to approve the adoption of the resolution, amended as
recommended by Director Duggins, to expand the Gateway District Blight District. Mr.
Williams seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Samuel asked for any additions or corrections to the minutes of the June 5, 2002
meeting. Mr. Zastawny made a motion to accept the minutes of the June 5, 2002
meeting. Mr. Williams seconded. Motion carried.
TREASURER' S REPORT:
Mr. Duggins reported that on June 28 the Auditor would transfer the TIF money to the
Clerk Treasurer. This money will then be incorporated into the TIF Report. In July the
Treasurer's report will reflect the income.
CLAIMS:
Mr. Duggins presented Operating Claims totaling $47,156.79. Mr. Zastawny made a
motion to approve the Operating Claims. Mr. Williams seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
DISCUSSION OF RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT AREA ISSUES:
Mr. Duggins reported that the closing on the Virginia Paddocks property would be in
July. There will be a Public Hearing to continue the Riverfront Development Area to
Locust Street; this will include both sides of the floodwall.
GATEWAY UPDATE:
Mr. Duggins reported that the City Construction Crew would be starting the sewer
separation on Tenth Street in July. The City has not been able to reach a suitable
settlement with Mr. Glen Lewis and the property will have to be placed in Eminent
Domain.
PROJECT UPDATE REPORT: (See attached sheet)
Ms. Haller presented the Project Update Report. Ms. Haller reported that Vogt Valve
Company would be closing its doors in June. This was an unexpected closing.
OTHER:
QUARTERMASTER DEPOT:
Ms. Haller reported that she is working on a Historic Review for the $300,000.00
grant for the Quartermaster Depot. Mr. Fred Straub and Ice Miller are structuring the
finances for the Project.
MUNICIl'AL BUILDING:
Mrs. Peggy Hardaway, 228 Market Street, Jeffersonville is concerned about the
Municipal Building being built on Market Street. Parking, traffic and congestion are her
main concerns. Mrs. Hardaway stated that the Mayor informed the neighbors that he
would present a plan of the building but that she has not heard from him. Mr. Duggins
told Mrs. Hardaway that the Redevelopment Commissioners had put the Architect on
hold and that the drawings were not completed. The project is now on schedule and the
drawings are expected in the near future.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Samuel asked if there was any additional business. Hearing none Mr. Zastawny
made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:30 PM
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APPROVED:
Robert Campbell, President
Nathan Samuel, Secretary