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February 14, 2007
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting, Wednesday,
February 14, 2007 at 5:30 PM in the Mayor's Second Floor Conference Room, 500
Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana. The following were present:
Nathan Samuel, President
Tracy Farrell, Vice President
Kyle Williams, Secretary/Treasurer
Edward Zastawny, Commissioner
Rob Stevens, Commissioner
Staff:
Barry Cahill, Executive Director of Redevelopment
Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Assistant to the Director
Les Merkley, City Attorney
Beth Keeney, Assistant Director of Redevelopment
An Executive Session was held at 4:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. Samuel called the meeting to order at 5:25 PM.
MINUTES:
Mr. Samuel asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the
January 10, 2007 meeting. Hearing none Ms. Farrell made a motion to approve the
minutes of the January 10, 2007 meeting. Mr. Stevens seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
TENTH AND SPRING ST. -RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PROPERTY FROM CITY:
Mr. Cahill presented Resolution 2007-R-O1-Approving the Conveyance of a Parcel of
Real Estate by Deed. This resolution resolves that the commission approves and adopts
the accepting of the Conveyance of a Parcel of Real Estate from the City of Jeffersonville
to the Commission contingent upon the proceeds from the sale of the property be
deposited into the General Fund of the city.
Mr. Stevens made a motion to approve Resolution 2007-R-Ol. Mr. Williams
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2007 - R - 02 TO PERMIT BARRY CARTEL, EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR, TO SIGN LOAN DOCUMENTS FOR CASI LOAN:
Mr. Cahill presented Resolution 2007 - R - 02 to Permit Barry Cahill, Executive
Director, to Sign Loan Documents for CASI Loan. This Resolution gives Mr. Cahill
permission to execute on behalf of the Department, the CASI Note as well as any and all
other documents necessary to accomplish the transactions contemplated in this
Resolution.
Mr. Stevens made a motion to accept Resolution 2007 - R - 02. Mr. Zastawny
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2007-R-03 TO PERMIT BARRY CAHII.,L AUTHORITY TO
EXECUTE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS FOR THE EAST AND WEST CORNERS OF
TENTH AND SPRING STREET:
Mr. Cahill presented Resolution 2007-R-03. This resolution permits the Executive
Director of Redevelopment Authority to Execute purchase agreements for the East and
West Corners of Tenth and Spring Streets with Riverside Development, Co., LLC (RDC).
Mr. Stevens made a motion to accept Resolution 2007 - R - 03. Mr. Williams
seconded. Motion passed unanimously
CLAIMS:
OPERATING CLAIMS:
Mr. Cahill presented Operating Claims totaling $16,093.32 for February 2007. Ms.
Farrell made a motion to approve the Operating claims for February 2007. Mr. Stevens
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
CITY HALL:
Mr. Cahill presented claims for City Hall totaling $1,036.77. Claim #1 totaling
$650.00 to David Fisher Builders was rejected due to the claim containing work not in
the original contract. Mr. Stevens made a motion to approve City Hall claims totaling
$386.77. Mr. Williams seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
GRANT CLAIMS:
Mr. Cahill presented Grant Claims for February 2007. The claims totaled
$530,213.41. These claims were for the Ken Ellis Project. Ms. Farrell made a motion to
approve the Grant Claims for February 2007. Mr. Stevens seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
TIF CLAIMS:
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Mr. Cahill presented TIF claims totaling $19,876.00. Mr. Williams made a motion to
approve the TIF Claims for February 2007. Mr. Stevens seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
TREASURER REPORT:
Mr. Cahill presented the Treasurer's Report. The bank balance for the month ending
January 31, 2007 was $218,276.77. The Treasurer's Report was submitted for audit.
SUGGESTED PROJECTS FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS:
The commissioners reported that they would like to see a broader plan for
redevelopment in the city. Mr. Hicks reported that the land use map would be completed
by the end of the week. Mr. Hicks stated that a task force has been formed and are
working on identifying land use. Mr. Hicks promised to keep the commissioners
informed.
The following properties and projects will be reviewed:
Gateway Plaza
Shell Station on Tenth Street
Community Kitchen
Burying Utility Lines
PROJECT UPDATE REPORT -BETH KEENEY
Ms. Keeney reported that the Annual Report is finished. A copy was passed out to
each commissioner.
Ms. Keeney also passed out copies of the Grant and Results Sheet. Total requested
grant amounts was $348,714.90 and Total Awarded was $307,900.00.
VEHICLE FOR BARRY CARTEL:
The lease on the Redevelopment car is up March 8, 2007. Mr. Cahill reported that he
has tried to use an old city car but has not been able to find one. The options for another
car are:
New Car
Used Car
Lease a Car
Mr. Williams made a motion to give Mr. Cahill permission to purchase a car. The
price must not exceed $15,000.00. Mr. Stevens seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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ACCEPTANCE OF POLICY & PROCEDURE FOR REDEVELOPMENT
EMPLOYEES:
Ms. Farrell presented the Policy & Procedure for Redevelopment Employees. Ms.
Farrell made a motion to adopt the Policy & Procedure for Redevelopment Employees.
Mr. Zastawny seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
PROPOSAL FOR CDBG -LETTER OF SUPPORT:
Ms. Keeney reported that the CDBG grant was being resubmitted. A letter of support
from the commissioners would help support the grant. Mr. Zastawny made a motion to
approve the signing of a support letter for the CDBG grant. Mr. Stevens seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
PROPOSAL TO INVITE BUXTON FOR A PRESENTATION:
Mr. Samuel asked the commissioners if they thought inviting The Buxton group to the
next regular meeting would be beneficial. It was the consensus that it would be
beneficial for the group to come. Ms. Ellenbrand will contact the group to request they
come to the next meeting.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT:
a. The Star -discussed during Executive Session
b. CASI Lease Update -The loan has been renewed
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Samuel asked if there were any additional business. Hearing none Mr. Williams
made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 PM.
APPROVED:
Nat n Samuel, President
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