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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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