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MINUTES OF MEETING
JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Wednesday, July 31, 2002
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission met on Wednesday July 31, 2002 in
the Mayor's Conference Room, Fourth Floor, 501 E. Court Avenue, Jeffersonville,
Indiana. The following were present:
Barry Cahill, Vice President
Nathan Samuel, Secretary
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, Kyle Williams, Member
CALL TO ORDER:
Vice President Barry Cahill called the meeting to order at 5:45 PM.
QUADRANGLE UPDATE:
Mr. Fred Straub of the Heritage Group reported that they are investigating the scoring
of the application for Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and are disputing the
Indiana Housing Finance Authority's scoring on both the tax credit application and the
tax -exempt bond application. Mr. Straub reported they are pursuing two other avenues
for funding and moving forward with Architectural Plans and Specs. Mr. Straub plans to
submit for Section 108 Loan Guarantee and has scheduled a meeting with Chuck
Martindale of IDOC.
Ms. Haller reported that Section 106 Historic Review was submitted in late June 2002.
A response should be received in the next two weeks.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Cahill asked for any additions or corrections to the minutes of the June 26, 2002
meeting. Mr. Samuel made a motion to accept the minutes of the June 26, 2002 meeting.
Mr. Zastawny seconded. Motion carried.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Mr. Duggins reported Total Assets of $2,140,185.87. The Tax Increment Finance
accounts were presented to the Commission. A motion was made to approve for audit by
Mr. Samuel. Mr. Zastawny seconded. Motion passed.
CLAIMS:
OPERATING CLAIMS:
Mr. Duggins presented Operating Claims totaling $9,650.07. Mr. Zastawny made a
motion to approve the Operating Claims. Mr. Samuels seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
- GRANT CLAIMS:
Mr. Duggins presented Grant Claims in the amount of $12,831.00. Mr. Samuel made
a motion to approve the Grant Claims. Mr. Zastawny seconded. Motion carved.
DISCUSSION OF RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT AREA ISSUES:
Mr. Duggins reported that the closing on the Virginia Paddocks property took place in
July. The closing price was $76,500.00. The Historic Landmark Foundation is trying to
secure funding to move the house to Chestnut Street.
The Public Hearing to continue the Riverfront Development Area to Locust Street;
including both sides of the floodwall, will be held before the next meeting. The hearing
could not be held this month due to the drawings not being ready.
GATEWAY UPDATE:
Mr. Duggins reported the formal appraisals have been done for the Tenth Street
reconstruction. If Mr. Glen Lewis, owner of the remaining property, does not reach a
suitable settlement with the City, the Board of Public Works will condemn the property.
PROJECT UPDATE REPORT: (See attached sheet)
Ms. Haller presented the Project Update Report. Ms. Haller reported that the grant for
the Fire Truck has been approved.
Ms. Haller presented a letter from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana thanking
her for helping them to prepare a request to the Indiana Department of Commerce for its
Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). They were awarded $15,000.00.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Cahill asked if there was any additional business. Hearing none Mr. Samuel made
a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:30 PM
APPROVED:
Nat an Samuel, Secretary