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Home My WebLink AboutSEPTEMBER 28,2016 JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 28,2016 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting on September 28, 2016, that was called to order at 6:00 PM in the Mayor's Conference Room, located at 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana. Board Members present: Mayor Mike Moore,Jack Vissing and Callie Jahn Board Members absent: Monty Snelling, Matt Owen and GCCS Board Representative Jerry White Staff Members present: Redevelopment Commission Attorney Les Merkley, City Controller/Redevelopment Treasurer Heather Metcalf, Assistant City Controller Yvonne Dowd, Redevelopment Director Rob Waiz, Redevelopment Administrative Assistant Janet Mayrose, and CMMS Administrator/Secretary Cindy Seifert Guests present: Jorge Lanz with Jacobi,Toombs& Lanz, Jerry& Marianne Holcomb, William Fetter,Chris Sanger, Brian Burnett, Mike Hutt, Richard Eklund, Pat Barrow,and Elizabeth Beilman with The Evening News CALL TO ORDER Mr.Vissing called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Moore made a motion to approve the agenda, with Ms. Jahn seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 3-0. CONSENT REPORTS Minutes- Ms. Jahn made a motion to approve the minutes from August 31, 2016, with Mayor Moore seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 3-0. Ms. Jahn made a motion to approve the minutes from the City Council/Redevelopment Commission Workshop on September 6,2016,with Mayor Moore seconding the motion,passing unanimously on a vote of 3-0. Mr. Vissing opened the Public Hearing. PUBLIC MEETING Public Hearing on Amending Declaratory Resolution Mr. Merkley explained the purpose of the Resolution is to expand the TIF boundary. The expansion of the TIF boundary will not increase taxes collected on Real Property. The expansion will allow taxes based on any increase in valuation to be paid to the corresponding TIF. For example, if a parcel's valuation is$100 pre-TIF,and$1000 post-TIF,the TIF would collect the tax revenue from the$900 difference in valuation. Mr. Merkley also advised that the Tax Rate does NOT change. Ms. Jahn also added that 10% of the TIF revenue would be paid to Greater Clark County Schools("GCCS"),based upon an agreement between the Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission and GCCS. Attorney Brian Burnett, who represents an effected property owner, questioned if there would be any construction from this Resolution. Mr. Merkley advised that there would be no construction or purchase of property with this Resolution. Having no further public comments, Mr.Vissing closed the public meeting Mayor Moore made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-R-11, Resolution Amending a Declaratory Resolution of the Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission Entitled "Declaratory Resolution of the Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission",with Ms.Jahn seconding the motion,passing unanimously on a vote of 3-0. CONSENT REPORTS Claims: Ms. Jahn made a motion to approve the TIF Claims in the amount of $21,258.06, with Mayor Moore seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 3-0. Ms.Jahn made a motion to approve the Redevelopment Claims in the amount of$318,442.32,with Mayor Moore seconding the motion,passing unanimously on a vote of 3-0. Review of Financial Information: Ms. Metcalf provided a TIF Balance Sheet and Contract Summary spreadsheet. JTL Onizoine Projects Update: Jorge Lanz provided status on JTL projects: Veterans Parkway Phase 2—Design and Right-of-Way Engineering continues. Riverfront—No Change,trees to be planted within 2-4 weeks. Mr. Lanz advised that the award for this project would be presented on September 29th. Gateway Development—Coordinating Site Layout revisions with the Developer. Allison Lane Sidewalks — Discussion continues regarding placement of benches and trash receptacles. Mayor Moore made a motion to approve the addition of up to 8 benches,8 trash receptacles and the concrete foundation for their installation, in an amount not to exceed $15,000,with Ms.Jahn seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 3-0. Mayor Moore asked JTL to have contractor add on the additional concrete, but that the Parks Department will handle the installation of the benches and trash receptacles. In addition Mayor Moore advised he would like JTL to check into the feasibility of completing the stretch of sidewalk turning down Utica Pike from Allison Lane and continuing to the Greenway. Mayor Moore made a motion to approve a schematic design of additional sidewalks from JTL, Ms. Jahn seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 3-0. N. 10`h Street Streetscape & Development Coordination — Meeting with Kaden and Baptist East representatives scheduled for October 28th at 9:00a.m. Gottbrath Way at Bridg_epointe Commons — Survey completed. Design underway, coordinating with Developer's Engineer. Finalizing INDOT entrance and Traffic Signal permit application. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT No Comments PUBLIC COMMENTS Pat Barrow questioned the status of the Colston Park RFP. She stated that since the executive session in which she and the other developer made presentations, she has had no communication. Mayor Moore advised that there has been no decision made on a developer. He also advised that he would like to have more units than was in her presentation. BOARD COMMENTS Mayor Mike Moore advised that before the next meeting a 70ft American flag would be installed at Big Four Station. There will be a ceremony for the unveiling. Jack Vissing asked Mr. Waiz for the status of the American Legion Site. Mr. Waiz advised that the agreement with IADC has been signed. Callie Jahn No Comments ADJOURNMENT M r Moore de a motion to adjourn at 6:26 PM,with Ms.Jahn seconding the motion. Jack Vissing,Vic -President Submitted By: Ci dy Seifert