HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 14, 2013 JEFFERSONVILLE URBAN ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 14, 2013
The Jeffersonville Urban Enterprise Association held a Regular Meeting on August 14, 2013, that
was called to order at 5:02 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
Staff Members present: CMMS Clerk Cindy Seifert
Guests: Phillip and Stefanie Caldwell with Hoopsters, Sandy Knott and Richard Eklund
Absent: Ned Pfau and Warren Schimpff
Call to Order:
Mr. White called the meeting to order at 5:02 pm.
Minutes:
Mr. Ogden made a motion to approve the minutes from July 10, 2013, with the following changes:
(1) add Richard Eklund to guests, (2) change the vote regarding claims to 8 -1 with Ms. Curran
voting against and (3) separate the executive session portion of the meeting into separate minutes,
with Mr. Corbin seconding the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Claims:
Ms. Phillips presented claims for August 2013. Claims totaled $17,164.64. Ms. Hardaway made
a motion to approve the claims for July 2013, in the amount of $17,164.64 with Mr. Ogden
seconding the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Treasurer Report:
Ms. Phillips presented a Treasurer Report for July 2013. The balance as of August 14, 2013, was
$701,058.08. The Treasurer's Report was submitted for audit. Mr. Ogden made a motion to
approve the Treasurer's Report, with Ms. Curran seconding the motion. Motion passed
unanimously.
Mr. White left the meeting, which was then run by Mr. Ogden.
OLD BUSINESS
Neighborhood Grant Requests
Mr. Smith advised that he and Ms. Phillips discussed residential improvement grants. Due to the
contribution to Jeff Main Street, and JMS offering a front porch program, Neighborhood Grants
should not be used to make improvements to private residences. Neighborhood Associations
should direct those requests to Jeff Main Street. Ms. Hardaway questioned whether listing
potential uses for grant funds will deter use of grant money. Ms. Hardaway suggested changing
the wording to read "including but limited to" before the fund usage list.
Ms. Hardaway made a motion to approve changes to the Neighborhood Project Proposal
Funding /Project Proposal with the additional wording "including but not limited to ", with Ms.
Curran seconding the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Update on Signage at Chestnut and Pearl
Ms. Phillips advised that she and Jay Ellis are planning to meeting with an engineer regarding the
arched signage.
NEW BUSINESS
Hoopsters Facade Grant Request
Stefanie and Phillip Caldwell are opening Hoopsters on 10 Street. They are making
improvements to the landscaping, signage, awning, lot resurfacing and exterior paint. The total
cost of the project is $22,000. They are requesting the full $10,000. Three contractors on the
project are located in Jeffersonville and two are outside the City.
Mr. Smith made a motion to approve the facade request in the amount of $10,000 with Mr.
Hampton seconding the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Jeffersonville Public Art Committee Request
Mr. Corbin presented details on the Jeffersonville Public Art Committee. JPAC is requesting
$40,000 equally from the UEZ, City Council and Redevelopment for a contract for an Art
Administrator.
Mr. Smith made a motion to approve the contribution of $40,000 towards the Art Administrator
contract, with Mr. Hampton seconding the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
REPORTS
Director's Comments — Kelly Phillips
1. Wayfinding — cost estimate was for signs to be installed in grass, there is an additional
$650 per sign for installation in concrete. She will continue to work toward contract.
2. Eastern/Spring — Mr. Crouch provided a diagram to explain the need to increase project
which increased costs.
3. Outdoor Seating — positive feedback has been heard regarding the parking space seating.
4. New Restaurants — The Red Yeti, Big Four Burgers and Olive Leaf Bistro are preparing to
open downtown.
Board Comments
Mr. Smith would like to consider increasing the size of the sidewalks to remove the pots as
boundaries for the outdoor seating.
Adjournment
Mr. Smith made a motion to adjourn at 5:49 pm., with Mr. Hampton seconding the motion. Motion
passed unanimously.
Dustin White, President
Submitted By: Cindy Seifert