HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 13, 2013 JEFFERSONVILLE URBAN ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 13, 2013
The Jeffersonville Urban Enterprise Association held a Regular Meeting on March 13, 2013, that
was called to order at 5:03 pm. in the 2 Floor Conference Room of City Hall, located at 500
Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Board Members present:
Dustin White Shane Corbin (late) Peggy Hardaway
Ken Ogden Mike Smith Ned Pfau
Kelly Phillips Miguel Hampton Warren Schimpff
Staff Members present: Rick Lovan, Councilwoman Connie Sellers and CMMS Clerk Cindy
Seifert
Guests: Josh Rodriguez, Jay Ellis, Jim Grahn and Richard Eklund
Absent: Kelley Curran
Call to Order:
Mr. White called the meeting to order at 5:03 pm.
Minutes:
Mr. Ogden made a motion to approve the minutes from February 13, 2013, with Mr. Hampton
seconding the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Claims:
Ms. Phillips presented claims for March 2013. Claims totaled $9,152.10. Mr. Pfau made a
motion to approve the claims for March 2013, in the amount of $9,152.10 with Mr. Ogden
seconding the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Treasurer Report:
Ms. Phillips presented a Treasurer Report for February 2013. The balance as of February 28,
2013 was $505,368.43. The Treasurer's Report was submitted for audit. Mr. Pfau made a
motion to accept the Treasurer's Report with Mr. Schimpff seconding the motion. Motion
passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Sculpture at 8 and Nachand Lane — Sandy Knott
This vote originally occurred via email. In April 2011, Sandy Knott requested $1,500 for
landscaping and $500 for sculpture, the motion was tabled. The minutes from May 2011, does
not specify anything for the sculpture. The invoice from Jeff High total s $560.00.
Mr. White questioned whether the Board would want the $560.00 to come out of Cherry Hill's
Neighborhood Grant. Ms. Phillips responded that the art is in the right -of -way and to take the
money from the Neighborhood Grant would set precedence for future similar projects.
Mr. Smith made a motion to approve the Special Project, with a UEZ sign, to be paid directly to
Jeff High, with funds to be disbursed immediately, with Mr. Ogden seconding the motion.
Motion passed unanimously.
Jeffersonville Neighborhood Leadership Institute (JNLI)
Jeffersonville Neighborhood Leadership Alliance (JNLA) assists all neighborhood groups with
forming associations and coordinate block watch meetings and National Night Out. The JNLA
is scheduling the 4th JNLI 10 week class at the Ken Ellis Center. Michael McCoy, who taught
the last three classes, will be teaching the class. The City Council has approved $15,000, Mr.
Smith and the JNLA is requesting the remaining $5,000 from the UEZ. Mr. Corbin requested
getting information on the projects which are discussed in the class.
Mr. Smith made a motion to approve funds for joint sponsorship of the JNLI in the amount of
$5,000.00 with Mr. Schimpff seconding the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Smith made a motion to allow Dustin White to sign the agreement with Mr. Ogden
seconding the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Signage to be placed in front of facade projects
Mr. Hampton provided pricing for yard signs for UEZ funded projects.
Option 1 — digital printed on plastic, front and back yard signs which fit over a wire frame $16 -
$60 (depending on size)
Option 2 — core blast, weather resistant - $98.99
Mr. Corbin advised that the temporary yard sign permit fee could be waived. If the UEZ wants
something to remain more than a couple months, he added that would go against city standards.
In that case the UEZ should look to window decals.
Mr. Pfau made a motion to appropriate $300 for Project Signage for 2013, Ms. Phillips will have
the option to purchase the signs as fits the project, with Mr. Smith seconding the motion. Motion
passed unanimously.
Gateway and Wayfinding Signage Plant — Funding Request
The firm of RLR in Indianapolis has submitted a Gateway & Signage Cost Prioritization
Schedule with five packages. The packages are examples only and can be purchased as is or
modified. Package B contains vehicular directional and pedestrian directional signage within the
UEZ, at a cost of $181,500. Ms. Phillips is suggesting scaling back the proposed signage, and
requests $100,000 from the UEZ for signage in the Zone. Rod Reid with RLR advised the next
step would be creating the message schedule for the signs at a fee of $4,000 to $5,000. Mr. Pfau
suggested that he would be in favor of increasing the project budget.
Mr. Smith made a motion to approve up to $5,000 for creating the message schedule for the
Gateway and Wayfinding Signage to be chosen at Jay Ellis (Jeff Main Street), Shane Corbin and
Kelly Phillip's discretion with Mr. Hampton seconding the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
TARC New Freedom Grant
This vote originally occurred via email. Mr. Corbin advised that the grant is for two segments of
sidewalks between Court and Maple, near Pearl and Mulberry.
Mr. Schimpff made a motion to approve the request for the sidewalk grant with Mr. Ogden
seconding the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
REPORTS
Director's Comments
Downtown Signage Proposal — Jay Ellis & Kelly Phillips, proposed a gateway signage in the
estimated amount of $50,000. The signage would consist of pillars on either side with a center
sign in the same style as the RLR proposed design. The height requirement is a minimum of
14.5'. The proposed specs are 15' tall and wide. The wording would read, on one side
"Downtown Jeffersonville ", and "Big Four Station" on the other. The location suggested is
Chestnut Street at Pearl Street. Mr. Smith suggested incorporating a clock into the design.
Congratulations to Miguel Hampton on being named Kevin Hammersmith Community Leader of
the Year from One Southern Indiana.
Three scholarship applications have been submitted, the deadline is March 14, 2013.
Board Comments
Mr. Ogden questioned the status of Eastern Boulevard project. Ms. Phillips advised that Board
of Public Works gave approval of the project at the March 6 meeting.
Mr. Smith requested a copy of the map of the Arbor Walk.
Mr. Ogden questioned the lights at Market and Spring, he has heard complaints about the lights
being very bright. Ms. Phillips advised that she would check with Paul Northam, as the lights
were most likely those for the skating rink.
Ms. Hardaway asked whether there would be a Farmer's Market at the new Big Four Landing.
Ms. Phillips confirmed it is part of the plans.
Adjournment:
Mr. Smith made a motion to adjourn at 6:03 pm.
Dustin White, President
Submitted By: Cindy Seifert