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MINUTES OF MEETING
JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Wednesday September 29, 2004
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission met on Wednesday September 29,
2004 at 5:30 PM in the Mayor's Conference Room, Fourth Floor, 501 E. Court Avenue,
Jeffersonville, Indiana. The following were present:
Kyle Williams, President
Nathan Samuel, Vice President
Tracy Farrell, Commissioner
Edward Zastawny, Commissioner
Mark Pearson, Commissioner
STAFF:
Barry Cahill, Executive Director
Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Assistant to the Director
Kathy Haller, Consultant
Jack Vissing, Attorney
John Grannon, Attorney
GUESTS:
Jorge Lanz -Jacobi, Toombs & Lanz
CALL TO ORDER:
Due to Mr. Williams being delayed Mr. Samuel called the meeting to order at 5:30
PM
MINUTES:
Mr. Cahill presented the minutes from the August 25, 2004 meeting. Mr. Samuel
asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes. A motion was made by
Mr. Zastawny to approve the minutes for the August 25, 2004 meeting. Mr. Pearson
seconded. Motion carried.
CLAIMS:
Mr. Cahill presented claims in the amount of $3,885.09 for the month of September
2004. Mr. Cahill presented two additional claims for The Estopinol Group for $1,602.00
and $8,849.25. These two additional claims were for architectural plans for putting the
city offices in the Quadrangle middle building. The Mayor had indicated Les Merkley
would be present to present and further explain these two items. After discussion the
board decided to not pay these two items until they received more information.
Mr. Cahill presented claims from Kathy Haller for a workshop she attended in
Bloomington. Mr. Cahill questioned whether Ms. Halter's claims should be paid due to
her being a consultant. The board decided to pay the claim since her bills have always
been paid. The board would also like to see a list of Ms. Halter's accomplishments for
the year..
Mr. Samuel made a motion to approve the claims for September 2004 without the two
Estopinol claims. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carved.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Mr. Cahill presented the Treasurer's Report. Total assets and liabilities for the month
of September was $2,283,798.00.
Mr. Pearson made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report for Audit. Mr.
Zastawny seconded. Motion carved.
INTERCITY ROAD PROJECT REQUESTS AND JEFFBOAT ENGINEERING
CONTRACT - JORGE LANZ:
Mr. Lanz presented the contract for Engineering services. Ms. Haller received a
$300,000.00 grant for Jeffboat to upgrade eight existing railroad crossings at streets
outside the plant gate. Mr. Zastawny made a motion to approve the contract with Jacobi,
Toombs and Lanz subject to a notice to proceed from Jeffcoat. Ms. Farrell seconded.
Motion carried.
Mr. Cahill reported that he had a request from Kent Arnold and Associates to supply
them with information regarding the Intercity Road TIF. This company is interested in
developing Veteran's Parkway on the Jeffersonville side.
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING 1600 DUTCH LANE AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA:
Mr. Cahill presented Resolution No 2004-05, a Resolution to designate 1600 Dutch
Lane an Economic Revitalization Area. This will enable P.I. of Louisville to obtain a
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Tax Abatement. Mr. Zastawny made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2004-05. Mr.
Pearson seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
TENTH STREET PROPERTY:
The Redevelopment Department owns seven pieces of property on Tenth Street. Mr.
Cahill reported that he and Mr. Lanz will inspect the properties and see which ones would
be suitable to sell.
STAR OF LOUISVILLE:
Mr. Cahill met with representatives of the Star of Louisville. At this time the Mayor
has requested that nothing be done.
DOWNTOWN BUILDING:
Mr. Cahill reported that the Mayor would like for the Department of Redevelopment
to find the money to buy and rehabilitate Tubby's building on Spring Street. Mr. Cahill
will look into who owns the building.
REAL ESTATE TAXES:
The Redevelopment Department has received tax bills amounting to $11,000.00 for the
Tenth Street property purchased in 2001 and 2002. The property was not recorded until
2003. Mr. Cahill is appealing to the Department of Local Government Finance to cancel
the amount due.
PROJECT UPDATE REPORT:
See attached sheet.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Samuel asked if there were any other business before the board. Hearing none
Mr. Zastawny made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 PM.
APPROVED:
Kyle Williams, President
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Nathan Samuel, Vice President