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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Submitted By: Cindy Seifert Du White, President