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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-31-2004MINUTES OF MEETING JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Wednesday, Mazch 31, 2004 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission met on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 in the Mayor's ConferenceRoom, Fourth Floor; 501 E.-Court Avenue, Jeffersonville Indiana. The following were present: Barry Cahill, President Kyle Williams, Vice President Nathan Samuel, Secretary/Treasurer Mark Pearson, Commissioner Edward Zastawny, Commissioner STAFF: James H. Becker, Interim Director of Development Kathy Haller, Consultant Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Assistant to Director Les Merkley, City Attorney ._ ` GUESTS: Marc Elliott -Executive Director River Ridge Commerce Center Jim Williams -Attorney for River Ridge Commerce Center CALL TO ORDER: President Cahill called the meeting to order at 5:35 PM. MARC ELLIOTT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RIVER RIDGE COMMERCE CENTER: Mr. Marc Elliott, Executive Director of River Ridge Commerce Center updated the Commissioners on the future of the Commerce Center. Mr. Elliott showed pictures of the property that will eventually become the Commerce Center. In reference to whether the investment money from the City of Jeffersonville was a loan or grant Mr. Elliott and Mr. Williams stated that they are treating the money like a loan. The loan cannot be paid back until the Army lifts the restrictions on the property. 1 MINUTES: Mr. Becker presented the minutes from the February 25, 2004 meeting. Mr. Cahill asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes. Hearing none Mr. ' Zastawny made a motion to approve the minutes for the February 25, 2004 meeting. Mr. Pearson seconded. Motion carried. TREASURER'S REPORT: Mr. Becker presented the Treasurer's Report for March 2004. The Operating Fund Financial Report has a new format. Next month the Income Statement and the Balance sheet will be reformatted. Mr. Becker stated that the Investment in INAAP on the Balance Sheet would continue to be shown. The Commissioners discussed whether a budget should be adopted. Mr. Becker stated that he would draw up a budget and submit it at the next meeting. Mr. Becker also reported that he would be looking into consolidating the funds for the Redevelopment Department. Proposals from the area banks would be requested. The Department is currently paying fees that Mr. Becker feels should not be occumng. A motion was made by Mr. Zastawny and seconded by Mr. Pearson to solicit proposals from the area banks. Motion carried. STAR OF LOUISVII,LE: - - Mr. Becker reported that a check for $2,000.00 was received from the Star of Louisville for their lease payment. The Star of Louisville should be paying quarterly in advance. The City Attorney will send the Star of Louisville a letter requesting payment of $22,000.00. Mr. Becker also reported that Mr. Bernie Kaelin, General Manager, was invited to attend the meeting but declined. SCULPTURE: Mr. Becker reported that Mr. Jim Keith, Director of the Convention and Tourism Bureau has made a commitment to have the sculpture moved and reassembled on land near the Convention and Tourism Building. PROJECT UPDATE REPORT: Ms. Haller reported that she has submitted a grant for the Fire Department through the Department of Justice, Homeland Security Department. The grant is for $226,000 self- . contained breathing apparatus. Ms. Haller is also applying for a grant for a Green Machine for the Street Department. This machine would help keep the downtown area clean. 2 OTHER: CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION: - -A Certificate of Completion was granted for 225 W. Chestnut Street. This property meets all the criteria for a Certificate of Completion. Mr. Zastawny made a motion to approve the Certificate of Completion for 225 W. Chestnut Street. Mr. Williams seconded. Motion carved. A Certificate of Completion was granted for Lot 58, part of Lot 59, All of Lot Nos. 56 -and 57 and part of Lot Nos. 54 and 55 in the City of Jeffersonville. The contract for the Disposition of Land for Private Redevelopment, entered into by and between the City of Jeffersonville Department of Redevelopment, a public body of the State of Indiana and Gorsuch Foundry Company, Inc. Transferring title to the real estate from the Agency to the Redevelopers has been completed in full accordance with said Contract and Deed. Mr. Williams made a motion to approve Mr. Cahill to sign the Certificate of Completion. Mr. Pearson seconded. Motion carved. 1 Mr. Merkley reported that the Judge in the Glenn Lewis Property Lawsuit has ordered an environmental assessment at the defendant's expense. The Insurance Company for the City has several motions regarding the condemnation. The judge should rule in a pretrial motion by May 16, 2004. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Cahill asked if there were any other business before the board. Hearing none Mr. Zastawny made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM. APPROVED: Vice President 3