HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 13, 2013 JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
PUBLIC MEETING
JUNE 13, 2013
(RECONVENED ON JUNE 18, 2013)
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission reconvened a Public Meeting on June 18, 2013,
that was called to order at56:00 PM in the Mayor's Conference Room, located at 500
Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana.
The following board members were present:
Monty Snelling, Jamie Lake Kevin LaGrange, Rob Stevens and Jack Vissing
Absent: Greater Clark School Board Representative Jerry White
Staff Members present:
Mayor Mike Moore, Redevelopment Commission Attorney Les Merkley, Redevelopment
Director Rob Waiz, Grant Administrator DeLynn Rutherford and CMMS Clerk Cindy Seifert
Guests present:
Eric Goodman with API and Steve Reach and Mike Fulkerson with White Reach, Mike Hutt,
Mike Czape, Richard Eklund and Brayden Lammers with The Evening News
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Snelling reconvened the public meeting at 5:05 PM.
PUBLIC MEETING
Mr. Waiz provided a list of concerns he had upon closer review of the proposals. Mr. Merkley
advised that the main factor in the decision, by statute, is the purchase price, which cannot be
changed outside the RFP. Mr. Merkley then advised that the options before the Commission
were to (1) Accept a proposal or (2) Reject both proposals, wait 30 days and negotiate with any
developer.
Concerns raised by members:
Kevin LaGrange — stated that the best process is to get it right
Jamie Lake — concerned that a rejection followed by negotiations seems like just a plan to meet
the statutory requirement.
Monty Snelling — stated that he would not be in favor of, if proposals were rejected, opening up
discussions with other developers.
Each member provided reactions to proposals:
Rob Stevens — Likes that API is a local and well established company that has completed
nice projects;
API's proposal is smaller than White Reach;
White Reach had a larger scope, with two hotels vs. one hotel, more
restaurants; and
White Reach turned the Retention Pond which property is owned by the
State of Indiana, no confirmation this can be completed.
Kevin LaGrange — Likes that the White Reach proposal has the hotels pulled back off of 10
Street;
API hotel location blocks 9 Street lots from 10 Street; and
Agrees Retention Pond location needs to be addressed.
Jack Vissing — Agreed with the previous statements;
Feels that more hotels is a plus; and
Off the road is a better concept.
Jamie Lake — Likes the free standing buildings rather than strip malls; and
Likes that the White Reach concept is bolder.
Monty Snelling — Only concerned that the State of Indiana owned the property the proposed
Retention Basin is planned.
Mr. Vissing made a motion to accept the White Reach proposal, contingent upon a development
plan approved by both parties, with Mr. Lake seconding the motion. Motion passed 5 -0.
Mr. Merkley suggested that some of the negotiations may be done through an executive session.
Mr. Lake asked what can be discussed at an executive session and whether guests could be
invited. Mr. Merkley advised that anything to do with the lease or purchase of property.
The first executive session will be used to address the concerns Mr. Waiz brought to the
Commission's attention, as well as any new concerns. Also, White Reach will be allowed to
address concerns. The executive session was planned for June 26 at 5:OOPM.
Deylnn Rutherford advised that she had Phase 2 documents in her office to share with White
Reach.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Stevens made a motion to adjourn at 6:26PM with Mr. Vissing seconding the motion.
Motion passed 5 -0.
R. Monty Snel Presiden
Submitted By: Cindy Seifert