HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOVEMBER 30, 20116 JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 30,2016
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission held a Regular Meeting on November 30, 2016, that was
called to order at 6:04 PM in the Mayor's Conference Room, located at 500 Quartermaster Court,
Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Board Members present:
Jack Vissing, Mayor Mike Moore, Callie Jahn and Matt Owen
Board Members absent:
Monty Snelling and GCCS Board Representative Jerry White
Staff Members present:
Redevelopment Commission Attorney Les Merkley,City Controller and Redevelopment Treasurer Heather
Metcalf,Assistant City Controller Yvonne Dowd,Redevelopment Director Rob Waiz, Grant Administrator
DeLynn Rutherford, City Engineer Andy Crouch and CMMS Administrator/Secretary Cindy Seifert
Guests present:
Jorge Lanz with Jacobi,Toombs& Lanz and Richard Eklund
CALL TO ORDER
Mr.Vissing called the meeting to order at 6:04 PM.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Ms.Jahn made a motion to approve the agenda,with Mr.Owen seconding the motion,passing unanimously
on a vote of 4-0.
CONSENT REPORTS
Minutes:
Ms. Jahn made a motion to approve the minutes from October 26, 2016, with Mr. Owen seconding the
motion,passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0.
Claims:
Ms. Jahn made a motion to approve the TIF Claims in the amount of$729,222.03, with a correction of
payees from Jacobi Sales to Jacobi Toombs and Lanz, with Mr. Owen seconding the motion, passing
unanimously on a vote of 4-0.
Mr. Owen made a motion to approve the Redevelopment Claims in the amount of$51,333.78, with Ms.
Jahn seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0.
Review of Financial Information:
Ms. Metcalf provided a Contract Summary and TIF and Redevelopment Balance Report.
JTL OnEoin Proiects Update:
Jorge Lanz provided status on JTL projects:
Veterans Parkway Phase 2—Design and Right-of-Way Engineering continues. Appraisals are
underway along Veterans Parkway. There are 20 parcels on Veterans and 59 parcels on
Holmans.
Riverfront—Awaiting tree planting,tentatively scheduled for next week.
Gateway Development—Coordinating Site Layout with Developer.
Allison Lane Sidewalks — Awaiting further instruction on foundation locations for benches.
Requesting approval of Change Order#2 for 6 concrete pads and 4 art pedestals in the amount of
$8,985.00.
Ms. Jahn made a motion to approve Change Order#2 in the amount of$8,985.00 for adding bench pads
and art pedestals, with Mayor Moore seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0.
N. 10`h Street Streetscape & Development Coordination — Design and Utility Coordination
continues,bid date will be in March of 2017.
Gottbrath Way at Bridgepointe Commons—Finalizing INDOT entrance and Traffic Signal permit
application. Bid date will be in March of 2017.
Utica Pike Sidewalk Extension—Finalizing cost opinion. Topographic survey is underway.
Mayor Moore asked about the current construction prices, if they will rise or fall due to the completion of
the bridges projects. Mr. Lanz advised that Louisville currently has major projects coming, this is the
reason for the push to bid out jobs in March,to take advantage of lower costs before they rise.
BUSINESS
Arts& Cultural District Survey
Delynn Rutherford presented a request for JTL to perform a streetscape survey for the district.
Mayor Moore made a motion to approve the survey cost in the amount of $12,342.00, with Ms. Jahn
seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0.
10"Street Properties
Parcel 35(Census Bureau)—Acquisition Approval$119,100
Parcel 77 (White Castle)—Acquisition Approval$76,648
Parcel 106(Scott Funeral Home)—Acquisition Approval$30,075
Andy Crouch presented a request to approve these three property acquisitions. Two condemnation
properties should be presented next month with administrative settlements. Leaving two properties,which
have no ownership information with the county. This two properties may require a quiet title,which could
take up to 60 days to acquire.
Ms. Jahn made a motion to approve acquisitions of Parcels 35, 77 and 106, with Mr. Owen seconding the
motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0.
Revised INDOT LPA Agreement
Andy Crouch advised that INDOT is requesting a revised LPA Agreement. No changes to the Agreement.
Ms. Jahn made a motion to approve the revised INDOT LPA Agreement, with Mr. Owen seconding the
motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0.
710 E 10'St Fagade Grant
Rob Waiz advised that Ryan Chantey has requested a $10,000 facade grant for this house on 10" Street.
The property will have to be rezoned for use as an office. The Fagade Grant program is a reimbursement
grant, once work is completed, Chantey will submit receipts for reimbursement.
Mr.Owen made a motion to approve the Fagade Grant up to$10,000,contingent upon obtaining the proper
zoning,with Ms. Jahn seconding the motion, passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0.
Harmony Green Pocket Park Lease
Les Merkley advised that the one year lease for Harmony Green expires in February. He presented a request
to renew the lease for five years at $1 per year. Mr. Owen asked if there was more work planned. Mayor
Moore advised that a new electric pole for the property is needed,at this time electric is charged to Mom's
Music,then Redevelopment reimburses.
Ms.Jahn made a motion to approve the 5 year lease for Harmony Green,with Mayor Moore seconding the
motion,passing unanimously on a vote of 4-0.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Mr. Waiz advised that the property at 204 W.Court Avenue,previously approved to obtain appraisals and
look into the purchase, is ready to accept offers. One appraisal has been received and one should arrive
shortly.
Mayor Moore made a motion to approve the offer of$250,000, contingent upon it being in line with the
average of the two appraisals, for 204 W. Court Avenue, with Mr. Owen seconding the motion, passing
unanimously on a vote of 4-0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No Comments
BOARD COMMENTS
Mayor Mike Moore that the Ribbon Cutting for the north end of the Heavy Haul Road is December 1'at
10:30 am,at Logistics and International Drives.
Jack Vissing spoke of the Steamboat Museum project at the Carriage House. It was previously the home
of the Howards while they built the main house,then used as a carriage house,then used as a theater. The
Carriage House will now be used as an event center for weddings, etc.
Callie Jahn asked about the park project at the back of Colston Park. Mayor Moore advised that due to
potential construction along Mulberry Street, it would be best to hold off on this project.
Matt Owen asked about the status of the other end of the Heavy Haul Road. Mr. Waiz advised that there
have been no recent updates.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mo re made a motion to adjourn at 6:38 PM,with Ms.Jahn seconding the motion.
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Jack Vissing, ice- resident
Submitted By: indy Seifert