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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-29-2003MINUTES OF MEETING JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Wednesday, January 29, 2003 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission met onWednesday, January 29, 2003 in the Mayor's Conference Room, Fourth Floor, 501 E. Court Avenue, Jeffersonville, Indiana. The following were present: Barry Cahill, Vice President Kyle Williams, Commission Member Ron Ellis, Commission Member ABSENT: Edward Zastawny Les Merkley STAFF: ,` Gayle Robinson, Director of Redevelopment • Mary Stie Ellenbrand, Assistant to Director Kathy Haller, Consultant CALL TO ORDER: Vice President Barry Cahill called the meeting to order at 5:35 PM Mr. Cahill introduced Mr. Ron Ellis as a new member of the Redevelopment Commission. Mr. Cahill then introduced Mr. Robinson as the new Director of Redevelopment. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Cahill asked for any additions or corrections to the minutes of the December 19, 2002 meeting. Hearing none, Mr. Williams made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 19, 2002 meeting. Mr. Cahill seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Ellis abstained due to this being. his first meeting. TREASURER'S REPORT: Mr. Robinson reported that due to the transition November 2002 was the last Balance and Income Statement to be reconciled. Mr. David Duggins will reconcile December. 2002 and January and February 2003 in time for the February meeting. Mr. Ellis questions why the $1.5 million paid for the Quadrangle was not listed as a liability. Mr. Robinson informed Mr. Ellis that he would look into the matter and get back to him. Mr. Ellis made a motion to approve for audit'the. Treasurer's Report. Mr. Williams seconded. Motion carried unanimously. CLAIMS: GRANT CLAIMS: Mr. Robinson presented a Grant Claim for $5,531.00. The claim was for the environmental Phase I and Phase II at R& W Tire Co. Mr. Williams made a motion to approve the Grant Claim for January 2003. Mr. Ellis seconded. Motion carried. OPERATING CLAIMS: Mr. Robinson presented Operating Claims totaling $16,023.85. Mr. Williams made a motion to approve the Operating Claims for January 2003. Mr. Ellis seconded. The motion passed 3-0. Mr. Cahill voted. APPOINTMENT PAPERS: Mrs. Ellenbrand passed out copies of the Appointment Papers. The Ethics Disclosure Forms were also passed out. ' 4 2002 PROJECT PROGRESS SUMMARY: (See Attached Copy) Ms. Haller passed out copies of the 2002 Project Progress Summary. This is a summary of all the projects the Redevelopment Department is involved in. Ms. Haller explained each project and how much money is involved. ADJOUNMENT: Mr. Cahill asked if there was any additional business. Hearing none Mr. Williams made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 PM. APPROVED: 2 Project Update Report - 2003 INTERCITY ROAD BRIDGE. PROJECT: January: Nothing new to report at this time. Construction clock on the project will not start until mid- March. NORTHSHORE DEVELOPMENT: January: Nothing new to report at this time. The building has all but 1/3 of the first floor occupied. RIVERFRONT OFFICE CONDOS (NORTH SHORE OFFICE PARK): January: Nothing ne~v to report at this time. COURT AVENUE EXTENSION: January: On January 20, 2003 a bid of $750,000 was approved. The City's match is $150,000. The City Council approved $65,880 from LRS. The source for the balance of $84,120 is yet to be determined. Notice to proceed will not be issued until the City's match is received by INDOT. TERRACE LAWN BARGE: January: Nothing new to report at this time. Transportation Enhancement Grant: January: Nothing new to report at this time. TENTH & SPRING STREET:. January: An RFP has been published in the Evening News and Business First seeking development proposals for the 2.110 acres at the intersection of Tenth and Spring Streets. The. deadline for receipt of ,:proposals is March 19, 2003. To date, six developers have received the Instructions to Developers. URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE: QUARTERMASTER DEPOT: The City received notice of an appropriation of $300,000 in the 2002 budget for redevelopment of the Quadrangle. The city accepted proposals from three firms for the redevelopment of the Quadrangle. The successful firm, Heritage Companies, and proceeded with the Environmental Review Process and Section 106 Historic Review for the project. The developer, Heritage Companies, proceeded with assembling the information required for low-income and historic tax credits. After two unsuccessful attempts, a third application to the Indiana Housing Finance Authority (1HFA) for bond volume cap did not make the deadline imposed by IHFA for closing on the property, the developer withdrew its application and notified the city of its intention to withdraw its application to IHFA. The city bought the properly from a group of doctors for approximately $1.2 million. The city is in the process of abating asbestos in anticipation of preparing the building for redevelopment. Owner-Occupied Housing Rehab Grant: Have received three applications from prospective recipients for housing rehabilitation assistance. Preparing an application to IHFA (Indiana Housing Finance Authority) for a grant to do an owner-occupied housing rehab program in the JeffersorivilIe Urban Enterprise Zone. The applicant will be the JUEA, for $300,000 grant funds, and $100,000 match from the JUEA. Anticipate in the neighborhood of 12 - 15 homes to be rehabbed. H:UCathy\DOR reports\03-Jan project update:doc -1-