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October 10, 2007
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a regular Meeting, Wednesday,
October 10, 2007 at 5:30 PM in the Mayor's Conference Room, Second Floor, 500
Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana. The following were present:
Nathan Samuel, President
Robert Stevens
Tracey Farrell
Ed Zastawny
Kyle Williams
Staff:
Barry Cahill, Executive Director of Redevelopment
Beth Keeney, Assistant Director of Redevelopment
Chester Hicks, Director of Planning and Zoning
Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Secretary
CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. Samuel called the meeting to order at 5:32 PM
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Samuel asked for any additions or corrections to the minutes of the September 12,
2007 regular meeting. Hearing none, Mr. Stevens made a motion to approve the minutes
of the September 12, 2007. Ms. Farrell seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
QUARTERMASTER STATION UPDATE --BRIAN FOREST:
Mr. Forest reported that Quartermaster Station is 75 percent leased. A 13,400 square foot
surgical center could bring the leasing to 85 percent. Recent leases include ACS Human
Services, Batemans Paclc & Mail, Chaat Cafe, PetFirst Healthcare, PHI Air Medical and
Wall Street Internal Medicine.
Mr. Forest also reported that a new roof will be put on all the buildings. There will be an
Open House for some of the new businesses and Mr. Forest will contact the
Redevelopment Commissioners when this happens.
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CLAIMS APPROVAL:
TIF CLAIMS:
Mr. Cahill presented TIF Claims in the amount of $300.00. Ms Farrell made a motion to
approve the TIF Claims for October 2007. Mr. Stevens seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
CITY HALL -PHASE #2 CLAIMS:
Mr. Cahill presented claims for City Hall totaling $45,413.53. This account was set up
for retainage for the City Building. Ms Farrell made a motion to approve the City Hall
claims for October 2007. Mr. Zastawny seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
GRANT CLAIMS:
Mr. Cahill presented Grant Claims totaling $100,000.00. This claim is for MedVenture
moving expenses allocated by the state. Mr. Stevens made a motion to approve the Grant
Claims for $100,000.00. Mr. Zastawny seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
OPERATING CLAIMS:
Mr. Cahill presented Operating Claims totaling $12,028.54. Mr. Williams made a motion
to approve the Operating Claims for October 2007. Ms. Farrell seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
TREASURER REPORT:
Mr. Cahill presented the Treasurer Report. The ending balance as of September 30, 2007
was $758,279.75. $300,206.50 will be used to settle the lawsuit with The Barrister
Group. The Treasurer report was submitted for audit.
EXECUTIVE DIIZECTOR REPORT:
TENTH AND SPRING ST.:
The property owned by Glen Lewis where the Starbucks was locating has a problem
with their environmental review. There will be a meeting on Thursday, October 18, 2007
in Indianapolis.
Mr. Wes Johnson is won ied that the property he intends to buy may also be
contaminated. The Redevelopment Dcl;n-+ment will spend $~~,000.00 to examine t}~°
edge of the property to nlalce sure it is not contaminated.
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EAGLE STEEL ABATEMENT:
Eagle Steel has been granted another abatement.
BECKER ACROMA ABATEMENT:
Becker Acroma, a company from Finland, has been granted an abatement from the
City Council. The company will hire 38 jobs.
ABATEMENT POLICY:
Mr. Cahill passed out copies of the abatement policy. This policy contains the
procedure on how abatements are issued.
RIBBON CUTTING:
The Oaks at Riverpointe (formerly River Falls Motel) will have a grand opening on
Thursday, October 11, 2007. All Redevelopment Commissioners are invited.
THE STAR:
The Star has asked that their rent be suspended while the bridge is being painted.
Seven of their handicap spaces have been taken up by the painting equipment. The Star
said they have lost bookings and would like help with working out the problems.
STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS:
The State Board of Accounts reported that the city owes the Sewer Department
$240,000.00. Mr. Cahill reports that the city is not sure about the bill. Mr. Williams
made a motion to not pay the $240,000.00 until the liability and claim have been fully
investigated.
BRISTOL:
Mr. Cahill announced that the Bristol will be locating in Jeffersonville in the Sheraton
Hotel. The restaurant will seat 170 inside and 80 outside. The restaurant should be open
in the first quarter of 2008.
UEZ APPOINTMENT:
The Mayor will appoint a UEZ appointment in the next few weeks.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Samuel asked for any additional business. Hearing none, Mr. Zastawny made a
motion to adjourn the meeting. The Meeting was adjourned at 6:39 pm.
APPROVED:
N han Samuel, President
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