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JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Wednesday, February 25, 2004
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission met on Wednesday, February 25,
2004 in the Mayor's Conference Room, Fourth Floor, 501 E. Court Avenue,
Jeffersonville, Indiana. The following were present:
Barry Cahill, President
Nathan Samuel, Secretary/Treasurer
Mark Pearson, Commissioner
Edward Zastawny, Commissioner
ABSENT:
Kyle Williams, Vice President
STAFF:
James H. Becker, Interim Director of Development
Kathy Haller, Consultant
Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Assistant to Director
Les Merkley, City Attorney
GUESTS:
Greg Fifer, Attorney for North Springs Development
Jorge Lanz, Jacobi, Toombs & Lanz
CALL TO ORDER:
President Cahill called the meeting to order at 5:35 PM.
OPTION TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE:
Mr. Greg Fifer, representing North Springs Development, LLC, reviewed the
corrections to the Option to Purchase Real Estate for the Tenth and Spring Street Project.
After discussion Mr. Fifer felt the Option was agreeable and the developers would accept
it. (A copy of the revised Option is attached).
Mr. Cahill asked Mr. Fifer if there would be any exposure for the City if the purchase
of the property was not complete? Mr. Fifer stated the developers would not hold the
City responsible if the purchase was not completed.
Mr. Zastawny made a motion to approve the Option to Purchase Real Estate with
changes. Mr. Samuel seconded. Motion passed.
STAR OF LOUISVILLE:
Mr. Becker presented a letter from the Star of Louisville asking for a rent adjustment.
They stated that the plans drawn up for their top bridge for boarding were drawn up
wrong. Mr. Jorge Lanz of Jacobi, Toombs and Lanz advised the City that it should not be
responsible for the incorrect length of the top bridge. Mr. Lanz stated that the plans for
the landing were prepared by Marine Builders and that the dimensions should have been
field checked once the landing had been constructed.
A letter will be written by Mr. Becker to the Star of Louisville to inform them that the
city is not responsible for the plans. Mr. Becker will also advise the Star that their rent is
due now.
MINUTES:
Mr. Becker presented the minutes from the December 31, 2003 meeting. These
minutes were not approved at the last meeting due to the board members needing more
time to read them. Mr. Zastawny made a motion to approve the minutes for the
December 31, 2003 meeting. Mr. Samuel seconded.
Mr. Becker presented the minutes from the January 28, 2004 meeting. Mr. Cahill
asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes. Mr. Samuel made a
motion to approve the January 28, 2004 minutes. Mr. Zastawny seconded. Motion
carried.
Mr. Becker presented the minutes from the February 13, 2004 Special Meeting. Mr.
Cahill corrected Paragraph 2, page 2. It should read Mr. Jones anticipates the Cities
rental income to be greater than first anticipated. The projected income at the beginning
of the project was $60,000.00 and now is $120,000.00 annually. Mr. Samuel made a
motion to approve the February 13, 2004 with corrections. Mr. Pearson seconded.
Motion carried.
CLAIMS:
OPERATING:
Mr. Becker presented the Operating Claims for the month of February 2004 totaling
$19,966.10. Claim No. 14 for $2,118.00 to Bower & Associates, Inc. was approved. Mr.
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Pearson made a motion to approve the claims for February 2004. Mr. Zastawny
seconded. Motion carried.
TREASURER' S REPORT:
Mr. Becker presented the Treasurer's Report for February 2004. Mr. Samuel
questioned whether Mr. Merkley or someone could provide him with a list of duties of
the Treasurer. Mr. Cahill stated that the Balance Sheet and Income Statement would be
reviewed. Mr. Becker reported that he had spoken to Mr. Pfau, the cities representative
on the INAAP board. Mr. Pfau felt the investment in INAAP was a loan. The board
decided to discuss the issue with Marc Elliott, Director of INAAP, Reuse Authority at the
next meeting. Mr. Pearson made a motion to submit the Treasurer's Report for Audit.
Mr. Samuel seconded. Motion carried.
OTHER:
Ms. Haller reported that a grant for $10,175.00 for an environmental assessment of
R&W Tire has been received. This is a continuation of a Phase II. A meeting was held
with R&W Tire, the Mayor, Les Merkley and Ms. Haller to discuss the land swap
between R&W Tire and city property at l0`h and Mechanic. The Mayor will investigate
the matter and consult with the City Attorney.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Cahill asked if there was any additional business. Hearing none Mr. Samuel made
a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00
PM.
APPROVED:
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