HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-31-2003 SpecialSPECIAL MEETING
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONERS
December 31, 2003
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commissioners held a special meeting Monday,
December 31, 2003 at 5:30 PM in the Mayor's Fourth Floor Conference Room. This
meeting was held to hear Request for Proposals for the Roof Repair Project for the
Quadrangle.
The following were present:
Ed Zastawny, Secretary/Treasurer
Les Merkley, Commission Member
Ron Ellis, Commission Member
Monty Snelling, Commission Member-replacing Mr. Williams
Rev. Douglas Motley, Commission Member- replacing Mr. Cahill
Staff:
Gayle Robinson, Redevelopment Director
Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Assistant to the Redevelopment Director
Anne Marie Galligan, City Attorney
Thomas Galligan, Mayor
CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. Zastawny welcomed the new members to the board. Mr. Zastawny announced to
the board that he was the highest-ranking officer present and that is why he was presiding
over the meeting. For the record all members signed their bond papers. Mrs. Galligan
also stated the bond papers for 2002 were found. Diversified Insurance Co. failed to
contact the City concerning the renewal for 2003. The bond papers will be filed with the
Clerk Treasurer's Office Friday, January 02, 2004.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Due to the replacement of two of the officers, election of new officers was mandated.
The following officers were elected:
President:
Mr. Merkley nominated Mr. Zastawny for President. Rev. Motley seconded. Motion
carried.
Vice President:
Mr. Merkley nominated Mr. Snelling for Vice President. Rev. Motley seconded.
Motion carried.
Secretary-Treasurer
Mr. Snelling nominated Mr. Merkley for Secretary/Treasurer. Rev. Motley seconded.
Motion carried.
TENTH AND SPRING STREET PROJECT:
Mr. Robinson presented a proposal from North Springs Development LLC for
acquisition and development of 1.992-acre site at the northwest corner of the intersection
of Spring and Tenth Streets in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Mr. Robinson stated that the
purchase price has been changed to One Million Fifty Thousand Dollars with an option
fee of Ten Thousand Dollars.
Mr. Ellis asked Mr. Robinson why he had told the board that there were no other
offers for the property. Mr. Ellis said he had been contacted by a source that he failed to
identify that said a group of doctors were interested in the property. Mr. Robinson said
he had been in contact with the CFO prior to the Decemberl7, 2003 meeting and they
could only offer $750,000.00 for the property.
Mr. Merkley made a motion to amend paragraph 2. Rev. Motley seconded. Motion
carried. The paragraph should read:
The option shall be exercisable by NSD at any time within 120 days after execution of
the definitive option agreement, provided that NSD shall have obtained a firm
commitment for the development of the AmeriSuites hotel or other comparable upscale
hotel with the written approval of the Redevelopment Commission, which approval may
not be unreasonably withheld. During such period NSD will take all steps necessary to
satisfy the conditions stated in the enclosed AmeriSuites tentative approval. In the event
that all such conditions have not been fully and satisfactorily resolved by the expiration
of the option period, such period maybe extended for an additional 60 days upon written
request and payment by NSD of an additional option fee in the amount of Two Thousand
Dollars ($2,000.00).
Mr. Merkley made a motion to amend paragraph 4. Mr. Ellis seconded. Motion
carried. The paragraph should read:
NSD would also request that the option agreement contain a provision that would
prohibit the City from offering and other City-controlled property for development as a
hotel project within a reasonable geographic and time limitation if this proposed project
is actually constructed. While the additional terms in this paragraph 4 are not deal-
breakers from North Springs Development standpoint, they would seem to be reasonable
accommodations to assure that the proposed project actually develops and has the
greatest possible opportunity for success.
Mr. Merkley-then made a motion to add paragraph #S.It will read as follows:
In the event the City and or the Redevelopment Commission is required through
settlement or judicial order to give additional compensation to Glen Lewis and or the
Lewis Property Group for the condemnation of the property. North Springs
Development, LLC will be required to pay up to $15,000.00 toward the additional
compensation that must be paid to Glen Lewis and or the Lewis Property Group. Mr.
Ellis seconded. Motion carried.
Mr. Merkley then made a motion to approve as amended the North Springs
Development LLC proposal for acquisition and development of 1.992-acre site at the
northwest corner of the intersection of Spring and Tenth Streets in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Reverend Motley seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
QUADRANGLE UPDATE:
Mrs. Galligan reported that the Indiana Department of Labor and the Indiana Regional
Council of Carpenters have raised questions about the applicability of the provisions of
Indiana law concerning the use of prevailing wage in the redevelopment of the
Quadrangle. The Department of Redevelopment and/or the Jeffersonville Redevelopment
Commission will restructure the transactions providing for the redevelopment of the
Property to achieve the same economic and financial results to Quadrangle LLC and
Quad Partners LLC as were anticipated when the documents were executed on September
8, 2003, i.e. that the redevelopment of the Property be a private project made possible
through the provisions of the Indiana Redevelopment Laws (Indiana Code 36-7-14-1 et
seq.), and not a public works project subject to prevailing wage.
Mr. Merkley made a motion to adopt Resolution 2003-05. Reverend Motley
seconded. Motion carried.
OTHER:
Mr. Snelling read a statement outlining the reasons he voted for the Tenth and Spring
Street project. (See attached copy).
Reverend Motley stated that he was happy to be a part of the Redevelopment
Commission and that he hoped the spirit of cooperation returned.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Zastawny asked if there were any additional business. Hearing none Mr. Merkley
made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 6:24 PM.
APPROVED: ~~ '~ ~
Edward Zastaw, , Presiden
Monty Snelling, Vice President