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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 28th, 2013 JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 28, 2013 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting on August 28, 2013, that was called to order at 6:00 PM in the Mayor's Conference Room, located at 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana. The following board members were present: Rob Stevens, Kevin LaGrange, Jamie Lake, Jack Vissing and Greater Clark School Board Representative Jerry White The following board members were absent: Monty Snelling Staff Members present: Redevelopment Commission Attorney Les Merkley, City Controller and Redevelopment Treasurer Amy Deering, Redevelopment Director Rob Waiz, UEZ Director Kelly Phillips, Councilman Nathan Samuel, and CMMS Administrator / Secretary Cindy Seifert Guests present: Brandi and Paul Ronau, Clinton Deckard, Mike Hutt, Bobby Campbell and Charlie White with The Courier - Journal CALL TO ORDER Mr. Stevens called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Vissing made a motion to approve the agenda, with the additions of Access and Due Diligence Agreement with White Reach, with Mr. LaGrange seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4 -0. Cry CONSENT REPORTS ` 410 . , Minutes: Mr. Lake made a motion to approve the minutes from July 31, 2013, with Mr. Vissing seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4 -0. Mr. Lake made a motion to approve the minutes from August 22, 2013, with Mr. Vissing seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 3 -0, with Mr. LaGrange abstaining. Claims: Mr. Lake made a motion to approve the Redevelopment Claims in the amount of $10,061.71 with Mr. Vissing seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4 -0. Mr. Lake made a motion to approve the TIF Claims in the amount of $340,422.30, with Mr. LaGrange seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4 -0. Acquisition Claims: N/A Review of Financial Information: Ms. Deering provided a TIF Projected Cash Flow Spreadsheet. Police Headquarters Construction Update: Clinton Deckard advised that the Change Order approved at the special meeting has been processed. The site has been cleared, the building pad construction is in process and should be completed next week, and foundations will then begin being poured. The Estopinal Group is preparing Revised Site Drawings. L OLD BUSINESS c o. Corn Island Archaeology Contract for Phase 2 and Phase 3 Study at Colston Park Mr. Merkley advised that Corn Island completed the Phase 1 at Colston Park. Colston Park is owned by the Parks Authority, which has granted access to Redevelopment for due diligence. Phase 1 confirmed burials. Phase 2 will concentrate on the 130ft of road frontage. Need for a Phase 3 will be determined by the results of the Phase 2. Phase 2 will take approximately 2 months. Any historical artifacts will be donated to the Clark County Museum. Mr. Vissing made a motion to approve the contract to Corn Island Archaeology for $33,000.00, to be paid out of Falls Landing TIF, with Mr. Lake seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4 -0. Flood Grant — Lien/Restrictive Covenant Document for properties Mr. Merkley proposed a Lien/Restrictive Covenant Document for properties purchased with Flood Grant funds. The Covenant is an obligation under the terms of the Grant. Mr. Lake made a motion to approve the Lien and Restrictive Covenant Agreement, with Mr. LaGrange seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4 -0. r White Reach Property Access Mr. Merkley prepared an agreement between Redevelopment and White Reach providing access to real estate for due diligence. Mr. Lake made a motion to approve the Access and Due Diligence for White Reach, with Mr. LaGrange seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4 -0. NEW BUSINESS Restaurant Forgivable Loan Request The Revolving Loan Fund Committee has reviewed the requests for the Forgivable Loan Program, and provided a favorable recommendation for Red Yeti. Mr. Vissing made a motion to approve a Forgivable Loan in the amount of $50,000 with contingencies that the borrowers sign a personal guaranty, that the collateral be equipment and an assignment on the lease, that funds will be reimbursed upon receipt of paid invoices for restaurant equipment, AND contingent upon obtaining State & ABC Permits, with Mr. Vissing seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 3 -0, with Mr. Lake abstaining due to his architectural firm volunteered and completed architectural drawings for the Owner to assist in the process of obtaining a Construction Design Release from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. Mr. Lake and Mr. Stevens disclosed personally purchasing a $100 VIP card. (tor Tax Abatement for Veterans Parkway Mr. Merkley presented a request for tax abatement. Menards, Inc., is locating off Veterans Parkway and will hire over 100 employees. Mr. Lake made a motion to approve 2013 RC -23, a favorable recommendation a tax abatement for Menards, Inc., to be taken before the City Council, with Mr. Vissing seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4 -0. Interlocal Agreement with Greater Clark County Schools regarding Thompson Lane Mr. Merkley presented an Interlocal Agreement for the Thompson Lane /10 Street. The project will connect the access road to Jeffersonville High School to 10 Street at Thompson Lane, install a traffic signal and install a berm to protect the practice fields from traffic. Mr. Lake made a motion to approve the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Jeffersonville and the Greater Clark County School Corporation as presented, with Mr. Vissing seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4 -0. Big Four Station Claim Approvals Ms. Phillips requested the Big Four Station Claims approvals be taken to the Board of Public Works to keep invoices paid timely. Mr. Vissing made a motion to allow claims to be approved through the Board of Public Works provided there is no increase in the contract sum, with Mr. Lake seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4 -0. Jeffersonville Public Arts Committee (JPAC) Councilman Samuel presented information regarding JPAC and the committees request to contract with an Arts Administrator. The contract will last for three years JPAC is requesting $40,000 from each Redevelopment, City Council and the Urban Enterprise Zone, to be held in a Non - Reverting Public Arts Fund. The City Council appointed all five members of the Committee. The Arts Administrator will not be a city employee and will report to JPAC. Mr. Vissing made a motion to table, the motion failed for lack of second. Mr. Lake made a motion to commit $40,000 (to be paid into a Non - Reverting Fund) toward JPAC's Art Administrator contingent upon Redevelopment approving the Art Administrator Contract and contingent upon the creation of a Non - Reverting Fund, with Mr. LaGrange seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 3 -1, with Mr. Vissing voting against. co,