HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 26, 2013 JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 26, 2013
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting on June 26, 2013, that was called to order at
6:10 PM in the Mayor's Conference Room, located at 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana.
The following board members were present:
Monty Snelling, Kevin LaGrange, Jamie Lake, Rob Stevens, Jack Vissing and
Greater Clark School Board Representative Jerry White
Staff Members present:
Mayor Mike Moore, Redevelopment Commission Attorney Les Merkley, City Controller and Redevelopment
Treasurer Amy Deering, Redevelopment Director Rob Waiz, UEZ Director Kelly Phillips, Grant Administrator
DeLynn Rutherford, Councilman Matt Owen, and CMMS Clerk Cindy Seifert
Guests present:
Mike Hutt, Richard Eklund, Bobby Campbell, Scott Stewart with the Port of Indiana, Wendy Dant- Chesser with
One Southern Indian, Paul Wheatley with River Ridge and Brayden Lammers with The Evening News
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Snelling called the meeting to order at 6:10 PM.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Stevens made a motion to approve the agenda, with the additions of the Falls Landing RFP, the Heavy Haul Road,
HNTB Task Orders and TIF Allocation Resolutions and removal of Tax Bills, Clark County Museum Lease, Vintage
Fire Museum Lease and Arts Alliance Lease, with Mr. Lake seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of
5 -0.
Mayor Moore requested the Commission draft a letter requesting the City Council to reconsider the Retention pond
project. Mr. Vissing made a motion to add a discussion to the agenda, with Mr. LaGrange seconding the motion,
passed on a vote of 3 -2, with Mr. Lake and Mr. Stevens voting against.
CONSENT REPORTS
Minutes:
Mr. Lake made a motion to approve the minutes from April 24, 2013, with Mr. Stevens seconding the motion, passing
on a vote of 4 -0, with Mr. LaGrange abstaining.
Mr. Vissing made a motion to approve the minutes from June 5, 2013, with Mr. Stevens seconding the motion, passing
on a vote of 4 -1, with Mr. Lake voting against.
Mr. Lake made a motion to approve the minutes with requested corrections from June 13, 2013, with Mr. Vissing
seconding the motion, passing on a vote of 3 -0, with Mr. LaGrange and Mr. Stevens abstaining.
Mr. Lake made a motion to approve the minutes from June 18, 2013, with Mr. Vissing seconding the motion, passing
unanimously on a vote of 5 -0.
NEW BUSINESS
Heavy Haul Road
Scott Stewart with the Port of Indiana, presented information regarding the need of a Heavy Haul Road, or Mr. Stewart
advised that the State of Indiana has committed half of the $22,500,000.00 needed for the project. The County, the
City of Jeffersonville, River Ridge and the Port of Indiana would need to contribute the remaining funds. Mr. Stewart
requested $2.6 Million from the Redevelopment Commission. Mr. Merkley asked if an inter -local agreement, Mr.
Stewart advised that no agreement has been struck yet. He added that the Heavy Haul Road includes a rail system, the
project has been termed Transportation Corridor. Mr. Stewart also advised that the Port and River Ridge have begun
separate engineering studies for the project.
Mr. Merkley advised that in order to use TIF money, the first step would be to amend the resolution list of project to
include the Heavy Haul Road. Mr. Lake suggested using Galvstar or Beth Nova TIF's as those TIF's "need a cause ".
Mr. Lake made a motion to begin the process of amending the Beth Nova and Galvstar TIF to include the Heavy Haul
Road, with Mr. Stevens seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 5 -0.
HNTB Allocation
Mr. Lake advised that there was a meeting between Rob Waiz, Mr. Snelling, HNTB and himself, to discuss the task
orders. The meeting cleared up the questions regarding the task orders.
Mr. Lake made a motion to approve task orders (1) to increase the not to exceed amount from $10,000 to $20,000
AND (2) the electrical post design contract increase from $20,000 to $40,000, with Mr. Stevens seconding the motion,
passing unanimously on a vote of 5 -0.
Chestnut Street Revitalization Grant
Ms. Rutherford advised that the construction would begin July 15 Ms. Rutherford then requested that in an effort
to keep the timeframe timely, to allow claim approval and change orders to be approved through the Board of Public
Works.
Mr. Lake made a motion to allow the Board of Public Works approve claims which do not increase the contract sum,
(Change Orders which do not increase the contract sum are included with this approval) with Mr. Vissing seconding
the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 5 -0.
U.S. Bank Tax Increment Revenue Bonds C, D and E Services
Mr. Merkley presented an agreement from U.S. Bank for fees which coincide with the Revenue Bonds.
Mr. Lake made a motion to approve the agreement for Revenue Bonds C D & E for acceptance fees and annual fees,
with Mr. Stevens seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 5 -0.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Mr. Waiz presented a request from Paul Northam and the Parks Department to consider replacing the streetlights on
Riverside Drive with streetlights that contain electrical outlet which would ease the hanging of Christmas lights and
other holiday /event power issues. The cost of changing the fixtures is $5,000. Councilman Owen was present, and
advised that Mr. Northam was advised to request funds from the Board of Public Works.
Mr. Waiz also advised that the Big Four Ramp curbs were in place, now the laser measurements would be taken for
the railing.
Mr. Waiz had set up the presentation booth for use at conventions, etc.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mike Hutt questioned whether Hamburg Pike Project would make its July 2 deadline. The Board has not received
an update.
BOARD COMMENTS
Kevin LaGrange —
Requested status of Cozza building lease — The prospective lease was involved in a car
accident, lease is most likely off the table. Also, the building has suffered flooding due to
the electric being cut from building, no sump pump working.
Inquired on a plan to start knocking down the dirt on the property next to Duffy's Landing.
— The Corp of Engineers dictates what can occur on this property. The City must have
permits to move dirt.
Jamie Lake Suggested the State enforce the liquidated damage clause on the Hamburg Pike project.
Advised that the Parks Authority had approached him about the Colston Park property and
suggested a discussion occur between the parties.
Rob Stevens Suggested defining Redevelopment and the Redevelopment Commission's responsibility
Jack Vissing No Comments
Monty Snelling Inquired on the status of the movement of the white house on Pearl Street. Mr. Waiz
advised they are moving the whole house.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Lake made a motion to adjourn at 7:28 PM, with Mr. Stevens seconding the motion.
/7 R. Monty Snel sident Submitted By: Cindy Seifert