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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