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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 10, 2013 JEFFERSONVILLE URBAN ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES APRIL 10, 2012 The Jeffersonville Urban Enterprise Association held a Regular Meeting on April 10, 2013, that was called to order at 5:04 pm. in the 2nd Floor Conference Room of City Hall, located at 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana. Board Members present: Dustin White Mike Smith Warren Schimpff Ken Ogden Miguel Hampton Kelly Phillips Peggy Hardaway Staff Members present: CMMS Clerk Cindy Seifert Guests: Jay Ellis with Jeff Main Street, Bobby Keller with America Place, Jim Grahn and Richard Eklund Absent: Shane Corbin, Kelley Curran and Ned Pfau Call to Order: Mr. White called the meeting to order at 5:04 pm. Minutes: Mr. Ogden made a motion to approve the minutes from February 13, 2013, with Ms. Hardaway seconding the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Claims: Ms. Phillips presented claims for April 2013. Claims totaled $22,986.60. Mr. Scimpff made a motion to approve the claims for April 2013, in the amount of $22,986.80 with Mr. Ogden seconding the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Treasurer Report: Ms. Phillips presented a Treasurer Report for March 2013. The balance as of March 31, 2013 was $496,115.95. The Treasurer's Report was submitted for audit. Mr. Ogden made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report, with Mr. Schimpff seconding the motion. Motion passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Arbor Walk — Block 19 Ms. Phillips advised that she sent a revised tree list to nurseries, but only one quote was submitted. Walnut Ridge's quote was in the amount of $1,964.39. Mr. Smith advised that Franklin Commons has questions /comments regarding the Arbor Walk. Specifically, they are concerned with litter (fruit, leaves, etc.) from trees. Ms. Phillips advised that Rose Hill Neighborhood Association is excited about the project. Mr. Hampton advised that Historic Landmarks also has questions /concerns about the project. Ms. Phillips advised that there will be adjustments made as necessary. Mr. Ogden suggested a special meeting with the neighborhood associations. Ms. Seifert inquired as to whether, with all the adjustments, the project will end with interesting /special trees. Ms. Phillips advised that the adjustments right now are due mostly to availability and high demand of native trees. Ms. Seifert suggested that rather than substitute trees, to leave the spot open and wait for the planned tree to be available. Mr. Smith suggested any fruiting trees be located on city owned property. ( low Mr. Ogden made e a motion to approve the proposal from Walnut Ridge in the amount of $1,946.39 with Mr. Hampton seconding the motion. Motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Jeffersonville Main Street 2013 Request Jay Ellis presented Jeffersonville Main Street's 2013 Request for project funding in the amount of $98,500. Mr. Ellis provided information on 2012's Storefront and Front Porch programs which are dollar - for - dollar match programs. The request also provides funds for event promotion, marketing and farmer's market. Currently, $20,000.00 has not been allocated from 2012 funds. Mr. Smith suggested that $17,000 be allocated towards the sign discussed at the March 2013 meeting. Mr. Ogden made a motion to approve Jeffersonville Main Street's 2013 request for $98,500.00 with Mr. Schimpff seconding the motion. Motion passed unanimously. c or Italian Fest — Bernie Pasquantino Did not appear. Mr. Ogden made a motion to table with Mr. Hampton seconding the motion. Motion passed unanimously. America Place Bobby Keller presented a request for a facade grant for adding parking, resurfacing and landscaping. Currently there are businesses in America Place that are parking in grass /gravel areas. There was a discussion on requesting America Place obtains quotes and tries to use contractors within the zone, however the project guidelines allows the requestor to select the contractor. Mr. Keller provided two quote for paving as well as landscaping. Mr. Smith made a motion to approve the facade improvement grant in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 with Mr. Ogden seconding the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Request for Benches and Trash Cans — on Court Avenue in front of Lifespring, 8 and Nachand, across from former American Legion (trashcans), Hockeyman /Wall and Maple Ms. Phillips and Richard Eklund presented a request for benches and trash cans needed in the downtown area. Request is for 3 benches at $976.50 each and 4 trash cans at $382.50 each, for a total of $4,459.50, plus shipping. The benches and trash cans are approved by the City of Jeffersonville. The trash cans will be emptied by the Street Department. The Parks Department will install the benches and trash cans. Mr. Smith suggested having the UEZ logo on the benches. Ms. Phillips advised she would check with Les Merkley regarding the legality of adding a logo. Mr. Smith made a motion to approve up to $5,000.00 for the purchase of benches and trash cans with Mr. Hampton seconding the motion. Motion passed unanimously. (kw UEZ Scholarship Ms. Hardway presented the UEZ Scholarship ship Committee recommendations. The committee reviewed 5 applications and recomm Dowdell, James Hardaway and Moll' end $5,000 scholarships for Tyrell 1e Northam' Mr. Smith suggested getting magazine. g g photographs to publish in the Mr. Smith made a motion to approve a 5 Mr. Hampton secondin th $ Y ,000 scholarship for Tyrell Dowdell wit g e motion. Motion passed unanimously. with Mr. Smith made a motion to approve a p $5,000 scholarship for James Hardaway (Peggy Hardaway's son) with Mr. Ham p on seconding the motion. Motion passed on a vote of 6 -0 with Ms. Hardaway abstaining. g Mr. Smith made a motion to approve a with Mr. Hampton seconding p $5,000 scholarship for Mollie Northam g the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Y REPORTS Director's Comments Ms. Phillips advised that Rod Reid, from plan and working on better r' RLR has moved forward with the si na e p ice estimates. Also JNLI class started 16 of g g students are in the zone. the 30 Board Comments No comments Adjournment: Mr. Smith made a motion to adjourn at J 6:06 pm. low Submitted By: Cindy Seifert Du White, President