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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-14-2007JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION l~RN[1TES March 14, 2007 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting, Wednesday, March 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 Beth Keeney, Assistant Director of Redevelopment CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Samuel called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. MINUTES: Mr. Samuel asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the February 14, 2007 meeting. Mr. Samuel would like the word west added to the Tenth and Spring Street resolution. Mr. Williams made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 14, 2007 meeting as corrected. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion passed unanimously. JOHN RULKETTER -QUADRANGLE REPORT: Mr. John Rulketter of Sun Properties reported that due to additional costs of materials a First Modification will be needed. Mr. Cahill stated that since the document was received this afternoon the Commissioners will vote on Monday, March 19, 2007 at a special meeting. Mr. Rulketter reported that Quartermaster Station is 48% occupied. Another 28,000 square feet of space is close to being closed on. LJI JORGE LANZ - VETERAN' S PARKWAY UPDATE Mr. Lanz passed out copies of Veterans Parkway, Phase 2 Project Status Report. The preliminary design is underway. INDOT HAS APPROVED Grade Review. Design will continue for the next one to two years. JTL under contract with JRC in an initial amount of $138,375. Right-of--way will be required from approximately 85 property owners. BUXTON GROUP -MATTHEW MONTGOMERY: Mr. Matthew Montgomery of the Buxton Group gave a presentation on the CommunitylID program. Mr. Montgomery had given the City Council the same presentation in November of 2006. Community ID is a total retail identification and marketing program designed for community economic development programs. It enables local governments, economic development organizations and chambers of commerce to improve their economy and the quality of life of their citizens through retail sector expansion. The cost of the agreement would be $60,000.00. CLAIMS: OPERATING CLAIMS: Mr. Cahill presented Operating Claims totaling $849.93 for March 2007. Ms. Farrell made a motion to approve the Operating claims for March 2007. Mr. Stevens seconded. Motion passed unanimously. TIF CLAIMS: Mr. Cahill presented TIF claims totaling $13,750.00. Mr. Stevens made a motion to approve the TIF Claims for March 2007. Mr. Williams seconded. Motion passed unanimously. TREASURER REPORT: Mr. Cahill presented the Treasurer's Report. The bank balance for the month ending February 28, 2007 was $266,357.56. The Treasurer's Report was submitted for audit. PROJECT UPDATE REPORT -BETH KEENEY: Ms. Keeney passed out copies of a grant summary sheet. This sheet lists all the grants written and received. The Ken Ellis Building will open April 5, 2007. 2 Two grants have been submitted for the Big Four Bridge project. The fenders are TCSP and Transportation Enhancement. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT: a. The Star The mediation for the Star was canceled. Anew date has not been set. After discussion it was decided to hold an Executive Session, in order to discuss the Star lease, on Monday, March 19, 2007 at 3:30 PM in the Redevelopment Office. A regular meeting will be held after the Executive Session to discuss other matters. b. CASI Lease Update/payments Mr. Cahill reported that the CASI lease has not been finalized. Mr. Cahill will attend the CASI Executive Board Meeting on March 28, 2007. c. Tenth and Spring Street Mr. Samuel reported that the Mayor, Mr. Cahill and he met with Glen Lewis to try and negotiate a deal for his property at Tenth and Spring Street. Mr. Lewis said he has already sold his property. Clark County Hospital will purchase the west side property. Mr. Cahill presented Resolution 2007- R - 04 authorizing the Executive Director to sign documents related to the sale of the west side of Tenth and Spring Street to Clark Memorial Hospital. This resolution will give Mr. Cahill the authority to sign the documents at the closing of the Tenth and Spring St. west property. Ms. Farrell made a motion to approve Resolution 2007 - R - 04. Mr. Stevens seconded. Motion passed unanimously d. Parking Lot Lease Under the Kennedy Bridge Mr. Cahill reported that HMI, Hospitality has purchased the Ramada Inn on Riverside Drive. They would like to enter into a lease with the Redevelopment Commission for some parking under the Kennedy Bridge. Mr. Cahill presented a draft of the proposed lease. Mr. Williams requested more time to review the draft. Mr. Cahill explained that HMI, Hospitality was extremely anxious for a vote showing the commissioners' desire to reach a lease agreement. The commission agreed it was their desire to reach such agreement but expressed that we should use extreme caution so that any such agreement would not violate the commission's agreement with the State of Indiana 3 OTHER: Mr. Cahill asked the Commissioners if they would like to attend a fund raiser for the Riverstage at the new Ken Ellis Building on April 5, 2007. Mr. Cahill asked that anyone who would like to attend please let him know. ADJOL:IRNMENT: 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 7:40 PM. APPROVED: ~- Nathan Samuel, Presi ent !~ 4