HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 8th, 2013 (taw JEFFERSONVILLE URBAN ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MAY 8,2013
The Jeffersonville Urban Enterprise Association held a Regular Meeting on May 8, 2013, that was
called to order at 5:00 pm. in the 2nd Floor Conference Room of City Hall, located at 500
Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Board Members present:
Dustin White Shane Corbin Miguel Hampton
Ken Ogden Mike Smith Peggy Hardaway
Kelly Phillips Kelley Curran Warren Schimpff
Staff Members present: CMMS Clerk Cindy Seifert
Guests: Richard Eklund
Absent: Ned Pfau
Call to Order:
Mr. White called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.
Minutes:
Mr. Ogden made a motion to approve the minutes from April 13, 2013, with Mr. Hampton
seconding the motion. Motion passed 6 -0, with Mr. Curran and Mr. Corbin abstaining.
Claims:
Ms. Phillips presented claims for May 2013. Claims totaled $43,958.00. Ms. Phillips added that
two claims wouldn't be disbursed until the jobs were completed. She also advised that she spoke
with the County Treasurer's Office and although the City is tax exempt, no exemption was filed.
That error has been corrected for next year's tax bills. Mr. Smith made a motion to approve the
claims for May 2013, in the amount of $43,958.00 with Mr. Ogden seconding the motion. Motion
passed unanimously.
Treasurer Report:
Ms. Phillips presented a Treasurer Report for April 2013. The balance as of April 30, 2013 was
$487,547.55. The Treasurer's Report was submitted for audit. Ms. Hardaway made a motion to
approve the Treasurer's Report, with Mr. Hampton seconding the motion. Motion passed
unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Now
Bench and Trash Can Proposal
At the last meeting, Ms. Phillips was authorized to spend up to $5,000 to purchase benches and
trash cans to be placed throughout the UEZ area. The price quote used for the approval was from
2012, when Ms. Phillips placed the order, the price had increased making the new total expense
$5,435.20. Ms. Phillips requested an additional $435.20 for the benches and trash cans.
Additionally, Ms. Phillips questioned City Attorney Les Merkley regarding attachments to
benches. Mr. Merkley advised that metal attachments could be applied to benches.
Mr. Smith made a motion to approve the additional $435.20 for the purchase of benches and trash
cans with Mr. Corbin seconding the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Rose Hill Community Garden Grant Request
The Neighborhood Association decided to postpone project until next year to have more time to
plan the garden and to garner more interest from the residents. Mr. Smith added that he feels
Community Garden funds should come out of the yearly Neighborhood Grant.
REPORTS
Director's Comments
Attended Timeline Dedication at the Carnegie Library, UEZ was presented with a glass
commemorative book for its contribution.
RLR visited and held a phone conference, they are 80% complete with the signage design project.
The Red Yeti groundbreaking was last week, there are more restaurants to open before the end of
the year.
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Board Comments
Dustin White Requested status of Bike & Pedestrian Plan. Mr. Corbin responded that the
plan will be completed in July.
Peggy Hardaway Senior Awards Night was attended by Mr. Hampton and Ms. Hardaway to
award the UEZ Scholarships. Ms. Hardaway requested that a letter be sent
detailing how to finalize the scholarship payment.
UEZ scholarship committee will meet with Jeff High to make
improvements to the application and process.
Warren Schimpff Taste of Jeff is at Kye's on May 16
Mike Smith Advised of an incentive program at The Red Yeti, called Kick Starter.
Requested status of concerns addressed by Franklin Commons in relation
to the Arbor Walk. Ms. Curran provided the date of the next meeting, first
Thursday of the month. Mr. Corbin will either attend meeting or meet
separately.
Riverside Drive Flowerpots — Redevelopment previously funded this yearly
project, at a total cost of $1,500 for 15 pots. Ms. Phillips was requested by
Redevelopment to obtain quotes from other nurseries. She will take before
Redevelopment 3t next meeting.
Kelley Curran Thanked board members for flowers and patience during the past month.
Miguel Hampton Requested if there was interest in a Cultural Festival to be held surrounding
City Hall. He will bring before the board at a future meeting.
Adjournment:
Mr. White adjourned the meeting at 5:50 pm.
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Dustin White, President
Submitted By: Cindy Seifert
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