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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-11-2006JEFFERSONVII,LE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES October 11, 2006 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting, Wednesday October 11, 2006 at 5:30 PM in the Mayor's Second Floor Conference Room, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana. This was a joint meeting between the Jeffersonville City Council, Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commissioners and the Jeffersonville Building Authority. The following were present: Nathan Samuel, President Tracy Farrell, Vice President John Perkins, Commissioner Rob Stevens, Commissioner ___ Staff: Barry Cahill, Executive Director of Redevelopment Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Assistant to the Director Les Merkley, City Attorney Absent: .Kyle Williams, Secretary/Treasurer Guests: Larry Thomas, The Evening News Ben Hershberg, The Courier Journal City Council Members Phil McCauley Barbara Wilson Ed Zastawny John Perkins Jeffersonville Building Authority Members: Mayor Robert Waiz Russ Segraves Keith Stayton Gary Johnson CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Samuel called the meeting to order at 5:35 PM. ~_ 1 MnvUTES: Mr. Samuel asked if there were additions or corrections to the minutes of the September 13, 2006 meeting. Hearing none Ms. Farrell made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 13, 2006 meeting. Mr. Stevens seconded. Motion passed unanimously. KEVIN BURNS -TENTH AND SPRING STREET PROPERTY: Mr. Burns representing Wagner Realty presented copies of an Offer to Purchase from ARC Property Investment, LLC. ARC Property Investment desires to purchase a portion of real estate owned or controlled by the Department of Redevelopment containing 1.7 acres. An offer of 885,000:00 wa made for the property. -The offer to purchase is good until October 15, 2006. The board decided to meet in Executive Session on Monday, October 16 at 12:00 Noon. Mr. Perkins made a motion to meet in Executive Session on Monday, October 16, 2006 at 12:00 noon. Mr. Merkley will advertise the meeting. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF TLiRNING CITY HALL OVER TO TI3E BUILDING AUTHORITY: Mr. Phil McCauley, City Council, presented Resolution No. 2006-R-3 transferring City Hall to the Jeffersonville Building Authority. The Commission now desires that the title to the city hall be transferred to the Jeffersonville Building Authority which is an entity established by the Common Council for the City of Jeffersonville pursuant to Ordinance No. 2006-OR-38. The Council adopted a resolution whereby it forgives the money expended from the EDIT funds for the purchase of the River Falls Motel and lounge in the approximate sum of $275,000. Mr. Perkins made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2006-R-3 turning the City Hall over to the Building Authority. Mr. Stevens seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: Mr. McCauley then presented the Memorandum of Understanding between The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission and The Jeffersonville Building Authority and The Jeffersonville Common Council. The purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding is to outline the rights and responsibilities of the parties herein as they relate to the Jeffersonville City Hall at Quartermaster Station revitalization project 2 located at 500 Quartermaster Court in Jeffersonville, Indiana, hereinafter referred to as the City Hall. The benefits of this MOU are to ensure an active partnership between the parties during the transition of ownership from the Commission to the Authority. The Commission shall 1. Transfer all its rights and interest in the City Hall. 2. Make payments of all duly authorized expenditures related to the construction and/or furnishing of the City Hall provided that such expenditures receive prior approval by the Commission. 3. The payment of such expenditures shall be made from the bond proceeds, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) fund, and/or any other funds available to the Commission. Mr. Perkins made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding. Mr. Stevens seconded. Motion passed unanimously. CLAIMS: OPERATING CLAIMS: Mr. Cahill presented Operating Claims totaling $38,421.84. Mr. Perkins made a motion to approve the Operating claims for October 2006. Mr. Stevens seconded. Motion passed unanimously. CITY HALL: Mr. Cahill presented City Hall Claims totaling $194,662.57. Claim #7 for $65,887.77 to The Estopinal Group and Claim #9 for $14, 510.00 to E H Construction were rejected. More information on these claims is being requested. The October claims now totaled $114,264.80. Mr. Perkins made a motion to approve the City Hall claims for October 2006. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried unanimously. GRANT CLAIMS: Mr. Cahill presented a claim for Kevco Construction for the Ken Ellis Project. The claim totaled $52,132.20. Mr. Perkins made a motion to approve the Grant Claims for October 2006. Mr. Stevens seconded. Motion carried unanimously. TREASURER REPORT: Mr. Cahill presented the Treasurer's Report. Liabilities and Equity total $2,534.509. Mr. Perkins made a motion to submit the Treasurer's Report for audit. Mr. Stevens seconded. Motion carried unanimously. I 3 OTHER: Mr. Cahill stated that a resolution to authorize Mr. Samuel to sign all documents in the selling of the River Falls Motel. A deed of correction was signed and the sale should proceed. Mr. Perkins made a motion to approve Resolution No. R-4-2006. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Merkley reported that the date for the Star Lease trial has been moved. Mr. Cahill reported that there have been TIF payments made recently that did not come before the Commission. This matter will be looked into. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Samuel asked if there were any additional business. Hearing none Mr. Perkins made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 PM. APPROVED: Nathan/Samuel, President 4