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May 9, 2007
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting, Wednesday,
May 9, 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 5:32 PM.
MINUTES:
Mr. Samuel asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the
March 14, 2007, March 19, 2007 and April 11, 2007 meetings. Mr. Williams made a
motion to approve the minutes of the March 14, 2007, March 19, 2007 and April 11,
2007 meetings. Mr. Stevens seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
CLAIMS:
OPERATING:
Mr. Cahill presented Operating claims total $28,498.40 for Apri12007 and $14,486.30
for May 20Q7. Ms. Farrell made a motion to approve claims for April and May 2007.
Mr. Stevens seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
GRANT:
Mr. Cahill presented Grant claims for April 2007 totaling $137,206.73 and May 2007
totaling $72,489.10. Ms. Farrell made a motion to approve claims for April and May
2007. Mr. Stevens seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
TIF:
Mr. Cahill presented TIF claims for Apri12007 totaling $11,370.00 and May 2007
totaling $10,900.00. Mr. Zastawny made a motion to approve claims for April and May
2007. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
CASI:
Mr. Cahill presented claims for CASI for Apri12007 totaling $4,550.00. Mr.
Zastawny made a motion to approve the Apri12007 claims. Ms. Farrell seconded the
motion. Motion passed unanimously.
TREASURER REPORT:
The ending bank balance for Apri12007 was $257,136.55.
PROJECT REPORT -BETH KEENEY:
Ms. Keeney reported that she has written a grant for $330,000 for a live fire training
trailer for the fire department.
The police department has received a $10,000 grant for drug enforcement.
CGI, who is working with the National Council of Mayors, has offered to make a free
video for the city's website. Mr. Merkley and Mr. Hardy reviewed the contract and said
it was legitimate.
The Redevelopment Department has received the tax refund for the River Falls Hotel.
The total was $29,000.
Ms. Keeney reported that the City Council approved hiring The Buxton Group. The
money is contingent on selling the Tenth and Spring Street property.
Mr. Jay Ellis, of Main Street, Inc. is looking for funding for an incubator for small
businesses. The Redevelopment Commissioners decided they are interested in a
partnership with Main Street. Ms. Keeney will contact Mr. Ellis about this project.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT:
a. The Star
Mediation for the Star will be held Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 10:00 AM. Mr.
Cahill and Mr. Samuel will attend.
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b. CASI Lease Update/payments
Mr. Cahill reported that CASI lease has still not been signed or finalized. CASI is
now paying $15,000.00 monthly. Mr. Cahill will send CASI a letter requesting a
signed lease.
c. Tenth and Spring Street
Mr. Cahill reported that Clark Memorial Hospital did not send official notice of
buying the west property but sent a contract. Starbucks will be coming before the
Planning and Zoning Board at the end of the month.
OTHER:
Mr. Cahill announced that representatives from H. I. Hospitality will be in town
May 10`h and 11 `~'. They hope to sign a big name restaurant while they are here.
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The Urban Enterprise Association will return 80% of H.I.'s assessment for the
parking garage. The parking garage will be open to the public for a fee.
Mr. Cahill would like to have overlapping members on the UEZ and
Redevelopment boards.
The UEZ will fund street vendors and free ice cream for two nights during a
Riverstage production.
E H Construction has threatened to sue the city for their retainage on the City
Building. The punch list has not been completed. Mr. Cahill has requested
information but has not received any response. Mr. Cahill will talk to Mr. Merkley
about what needs to be done.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Samuel asked if there were any additional business. Hearing none Mr. Stevens
made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 PM.
APPROVED:
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