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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-29-2003MINUTES OF MEETING JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Wednesday October 29, 2003 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission met on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 in the Mayor's Conference Room, Fourth Floor, 501 E. Court Avenue, Jeffersonville, Indiana. The following were present: Barry Cahill, President Ed Zastawny, Secretary/Treasurer Kyle Williams, Vice President Ron Ellis, Member STAFF: Gayle Robinson, Director Kathy Haller, Consultant Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Assistant to Director ABSENT: Les Merkley GUEST: Jorge Lanz, Jacobi, Toombs and Lanz Nathan Samuel, Citizen CALL TO ORDER: President Barry Cahill called the meeting to order at 5:05 PM MINUTES: Mr. Cahill asked for any additions or corrections to the minutes of the September 24, 2003, meeting. Mr. Zastawny asked that the board's discussion of new claims reports be added to the minutes. The forms will be revised and brought back to the board for approval. Mr. Cahill requested that under Project Update Report, the paragraph about the Prather House should read Mr. Merkley made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2. This resolution would give Mr. Cahill permission to sign the deed. Mr. Zastawny made a motion to approve the minutes with corrections. Mr. Williams seconded. Motion carried CHANGE ORDER FOR VETERAN'S PARKWAY - JORGE LANZ Mr. Jorge Lanz of Jacobi, Toombs and Lanz presented Change Order No.7 that was previously signed by Mr. Robinson. This was done because the state would not allow the work be done until the order was signed. This was for a traffic signal on Veteran's Parkway at Broadway-Clarksville. Clarksville will pay $125,021.44 of the $128,838.94. A motion was made by Mr. Williams and seconded by Mr. Zastawny to ratify the signing of Change Order 7. Motion carried. Mr. Lanz asked for approval for an additional utility agreement with Vectren to move a gas line for $6,177.60. Jeffersonville'spnrtion would be $720.00. Mr. Ellis made a motion to approve the utility agreement with Vectren for $6,177.60. Mr. Zastawny seconded. Motion carried. Mr. Lanz then passed out a Fact Sheet for The Jeffersonville Town Center, road construction proposed for TIF Funds. The project consists of the construction of a new boulevard to serve the future Jeffersonville Town Center, a 120-acre commercial development that will result due to the construction of Veterans Parkway. Mr. Lanz asked the Commissioners to look over the sheet and he will attend the November meeting and discuss the project. Mr. Robinson asked Mr. Lanz to explain the Traffic Study that was done for 10th and Meigs Avenue. This study was required due to the developer of the Quadrangle requesting a traffic light at the entrance of the Quad. A traffic study must be done to warrant a light. Mr. Lanz reported that the report does conclude that a traffic light is warranted at this intersection. CLAIMS: Mr. Cahill presented the Operating Claims for the month of October 2003 totaling$31,415.98 Mr. Zastawny made a motion to approve the October 2003 claims. Mr. Williams seconded. Motion passed. TREASURER'S REPORT: Mr. Robinson presented the Balance Sheet and Income Statement for October 2003. Total Assets for October 2003 was $2,048,747.61. Mr. Robinson questioned whether the Eagles Property Sale Deposit should be carried under Liabilities and Capital. This property was sold in May 2001. Mr. Robinson also reported that the Bank One Revenue Note executed by the City of Jeffersonville Redevelopment District beginning in 1993 has been satisfied in full. Mr. Williams made a motion to accept the Treasurer's Report for Audit. Mr. Ellis seconded. Motion passed. 2 QUADRANGLE UPDATE: The ground breaking for the Quadrangle was held on Monday, October 27, 2003. The developers hope to have the exterior of the buildings completed by Apri12004. Three businesses have committed to signing leases. PROJECT UPDATE REPORT: (See attached copy) Ms. Haller passed out copies of the Project Update Report. Mr. Robinson reported that there are three possible projects for the 10th and Spring Street area. A medical office, hotel or McDonalds are the three prospects. Mr. Robinson hopes to have a project by the November meeting. OTHER: The next meeting is schedule for Wednesday, November 26, 2003. This is the night before Thanksgiving. Mr. Cahill asked the board members if Tuesday, November 25, 2003 would be more convenient. It was the consensus of the board that Tuesday would be the better day. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Cahill asked if there was any additional business. Hearing none Mr. Zastawny made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 PM NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, November 25, 2003 APPROVED: ~> ,~ ! r .-~~ arry C lit`' ident v Kyle Williams, Vice President