HomeMy WebLinkAboutJan 9, 2013 JEFFERSONVILLE URBAN ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 9, 2013
The Jeffersonville Urban Enterprise Association held a Regular Meeting on January 9, 2013, that
was called to order at 4:59 pm. in the 2 Floor Conference Room of City Hall, located at 500
Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Board Members present:
Ken Ogden Kelley Curran
Kelly Phillips Miguel Hampton
Shane Corbin Peggy Hardaway
Mike Smith
Staff Members present: CMMS Clerk Cindy Seifert
Guests: Derek Spence, Tony Burns and Richard Eklund
Absent: Dustin White, Ned Pfau and Warren Schimpff
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Call to Order:
Mr. Ogden called the meeting to order at 4:49 pm.
Minutes:
Ms. Hardaway made a motion to approve the minutes from December 12, 2012, with Mr. Corbin
seconding the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Claims:
Ms. Phillips presented claims for January 2013. Claims totaled $22,960.92. Ms. Curran made a
motion to approve the claims for January 2012, in the amount of $22,960.92 with Mr. Hampton
seconding the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
• Terraces of Park Place claim was removed — they are using their remaining 2012 grant
funds to purchase the dirt requested at the previous meeting, and will request 2013 funds
at a later date.
• Franklin Commons claim was removed — they are planning to use their 2012 grant funds
for a tree program, which will not be started until later in the spring.
Treasurer Report:
Ms. Phillips presented a Treasurer Report for January 2013. The balance as of January 9, 2013,
was $661,861.80. The Treasurer's Report was submitted for audit.
NEW BUSINESS
Scholarship Program
The scholarship committee presented guidelines for the scholarships, which consists of two
traditional 4 -year, full -time students ($5,000 each per year) and up to five non - traditional
students ($2,000 each per year) as well as the application. The committee determined that the
students must live in the zone and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference will be given to
applicants who have a household income of less than $40,325.
Mr. Smith made a motion to approve the scholarship guidelines and application as described
with Mr. Hampton seconding the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
ISBDC Funding Request
Ms. Phillips advised that Ms. Barnard with ISBDC had followed up on the request for more data
on the participants which used the counseling program. A chart showing that 40% of the
participants in Jeffersonville were within the UEZ was provided to the members. Ms. Phillips
suggested a $2,000/$3,000 split with the Redevelopment Commission.
Mr. Hampton made a motion to approve $2,000.00 to fund the ISBDC with Mr. Corbin
seconding the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Pine Tree Communications
Ms. Phillips advised that the 2013 funds for Pine Tree Communications, for one article per
month in Jeffersonville Explorer magazine, is due for approval.
Mr. Smith made a motion to approve the amount of $4,200.00 for 2013 contribution to Pine Tree
Communications with Mr. Hampton seconding the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Chestnut Street Matching Grant
Ms. Phillips requested the approval of a claim for Main Street Revitalization Grant in the amount
of $128,619.50. These funds are for the matching funds with the Redevelopment Commission.
Mr. Smith made a motion to approve the claim for $128,619.50 for Main Street Revitalization
Grant with Ms. Curran seconding the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
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Ms. Phillips discussed the following:
• New tax forms are on the UEZ website
• LST Study — After a review of the draft study, it was found to be incomplete. The
committee has requested Penkowski finalize the study, however Penkowski is requesting
funds for a $700 plane ticket to return to Jeffersonville to perform the rest of the study.
The Tourism Board has declined this request. The contract amount for the travel expenses
has not been spent yet. If the UEZ and the City of Jeffersonville will pay for the ticket,
the study can be completed.
Mr. Smith made a motion to approve $350.00, pending approval of the Council paying
the additional $350.00 for a plane ticket with Mr. Hampton seconding the motion. Motion
passed unanimously.
MEMBER COMMENTS
Mr. Corbin advised that his department has paid $7,500 for the Tree Walk - tree well design and
cost estimate. That was the next step in the Tree Walk Project.
Mr. Corbin also Bike & Pedestrian Plan, first steering committee meeting is 1/10/12 at 10:00 am.
Mr. Smith asked if the "hole" cutout portion of the UEZ could be added back into the UEZ
boundary.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Eklund requested information on the continuation of the Jeffersonville Neighborhood
Leadership Institute. Ms. Phillips will look into the ability to start the JNLI again.
Adjournment:
Mr. Smith made a motion to adjourn at 6:06 pm.
Ken Ogden, Vice Chair
Submitted By: Cindy Seifert