Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION February 4, 2014 INVOICES PUBLIC MEETING Mr. Puckett moved to approve the invoices as 4:30 p.m. presented. Mr. Royer seconded. Motion passed Conference Room #1 unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. 120 East 8th Street Anderson, IN 46016 BUSINESS MEMBERS PRESENT 2013 Annual Report Mike Farmer, President Mr. Farmer mentioned the 2013 Annual Report was Justin Puckett, Vice President presented electronically. The amendments had Joe Royer, Member been made as suggested via email. MEMBERS ABSENT Mr. Puckett moved to approve the 2013 Annual Carolyn Scott, Secretary / Treasurer Report. Mr. Royer seconded. Motion passed Kevin Sulc, Member unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. Roger Clark, Non-Voting Member Contract: O.W. Krohn & Associates STAFF PRESENT Mr. Farmer mentioned the contract was presented Ann Marie Bauer, Attorney electronically for review. Greg Winkler, Director April Phillips, Financial Specialist Mr. Puckett moved to approve the contract with Gary McKinney, Environmental Specialist O.W. Krohn & Associates for 2014. Mr. Royer seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. OTHERS PRESENT Kevin S. Smith, Mayor Contract: Butler, Fairman & Seufert for the Pete Heuer, Chairman, Board of Public Works Gateway Project Mike Spyers, City Engineer Mr. Farmer mentioned the contract was presented Greg Martz, GM Development electronically for review. Mark Waterfill, Madison County Senior Living David Whitmoyer, Madison Park Church of God Mr. Spyers stated this is the contract for the PE part Rob Spaulding, CFO, Madison Park Church of God of the work. This is a federal project and refunds Ken de la Bastide, Herald Bulletin will be received based on 80/20 project costs. ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF Mr. Royer moved to approve the contract with QUORUM Butler, Fairman & Seufert for the Gateway Project. Mr. Farmer called the meeting to order at 4:32 p.m. Mr. Puckett seconded. Motion passed unanimously; and declared a quorum with three (3) members 3 yes, 0 no. present. GRW Update on 59th / 60th Street MINUTES Due to the inclement weather, GRW submitted their Mr. Royer moved to approve the January 2, 2014, update via email. minutes as submitted. Mr. Puckett seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. Mr. Winkler stated there will be a public input session on February 18, 2014, at the Anderson Impact Center from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Wayne. Mr. Farmer stated that based on the update it appeared as if everything was on track. Mr. Royer asked what memory care was? Ms. Phillips stated that when she spoke with Mr. Mr. Waterfill stated it would be for individuals that Tierney he indicated the traffic study had not been suffer from Alzheimer’s or dementia. All of the completed due to the weather. They should have residents must be able to eat with a verbal prompt that completed as soon as possible and will be at and be able to get in and out of a chair with only the March meeting. one person assisting. What is nice about this campus, is that if one spouse suffers from memory Mr. Winkler mentioned that they are coordinating loss and lives in the memory unit, the other spouse with Mr. Nicholson and Mr. Wood on their projects. can live on campus as well either in the independent or assisted living units. All residents have a call button. There will be a nurse on staff in Mr. Royer asked if the construction of the building the assisted living and memory care unit 24/7. will happen in concurrence with the road project. There will be two or three nurse’s assistants as well. The independent living does not have nurses, Mr. Winkler answered it will be concurrent. Mr. but they do have a call button. Nicholson has asked the City to attempt to have basic construction finished by the end of this year. Mr. Puckett asked how many employees? Mr. Puckett asked if Mr. Nicholson had it in writing Mr. Waterfill explained that typically there are about that Buffalo Wild Wings would move to this new 40-45 employees. About half of them are nurses, location. but there are also kitchen staff, cooks, maintenance staff, etc. The average salary plus benefits is Mr. Winkler did not know. He suggested asking Mr. approximately $36,000. The facility is licensed by Nicholson. the Indiana State Department of Health. This is not a nursing home. It is essentially all private pay. It is Madison Park Senior Living all rental units. In the large building the food is Mr. Winkler introduced Messrs. Mark Waterfill and included in the package, however, in the Greg Martz. independent living cottages, they all have kitchens. Many of those residents just want to purchase a la Mr. Waterfill stated he is an attorney practicing in cart when they feel like it. They also deliver meals. Indianapolis. As a side profession, he develops They will accept some Medicaid waivers, but for the senior living facilities. In 2008 in Plainfield they most part it is all private pay. developed a senior living facility on 18 acres with 164 units. This proposed facility will not be a Mr. de la Bastide asked how much the investment nursing home. This will be assisted living, memory would be. care, and independent living. They have been discussing this project over the last three or four Mr. Waterfill answered about $14,000,000. years in regards to the Madison Park Church of God property. They are ready to move forward with this Mr. de la Bastide asked when they planned to be endeavor. All of the facilities he has developed are open. all one story. This will be on 16 acres with walking trails and fishing. It will be for seniors 55 years and Mr. Waterfill answered in 2015. older to relax and enjoy their retirement. It will have a full service restaurant that is open to the UPDATES public with three meals a day, seven days a week. The facility in Plainfield sells breakfast for $6, lunch 60th Street for $7, and dinner for $8 with no tipping. The Mr. Spyers explained Ivy Tech has received their public is welcome to enjoy the restaurant and visit State and local permits. They are ready to break with the seniors. The Plainfield project was very ground. Two appraisals have been ordered for the successful. They have a similar project in Fort Stoops property. He hopes to have those back and Anderson Redevelopment Commission: February 4, 2014 Page 2 give a recommendation at the March meeting. EDA Project EPA: GM Properties Mr. Spyers stated Renascent is currently laying Mr. McKinney explained the sampling has not been pipe. He has asked the State of Indiana to take the completed due to the weather. It should be traffic signal off of the timing and put back on the finished in March. loop, but he has not had a response from them. Greater Edgewood Plaza Redevelopment Mr. McKinney stated they are moving forward with the removal of the former Edgewood Plaza parking lot. They are just waiting on approval to use the funds. They are still working on demolishing three commercial properties that have been condemned in the redevelopment area. They are also working to set up the public meetings for the Gateway beautification project. Hy-Tech Machining Mr. Winkler stated he is continuing to have conversations with the property owners. He will continue to have conversations, but move from oral conversations to written. Scatterfield Park Improvements Mr. Spyers stated AT&T has completed all their work. MLP is currently waiting on the ground to thaw so they can run their cables. The work should begin in April. Once that is completed, all they will have to do is hook up the lines and then remove the poles. 73rd Street Water & Sewer Mr. Spyers stated the final payment was made to Poindexter. They are still working through the request for change orders. 67TH Street Mr. Spyers stated the environmental work has all been done and sent to the State. Once final approval is received, they are ready to start buying right of way. They hope to have that completed by the end of the year and construction in 2015. Parking Garage Mr. Spyers stated they are reviewing final plans. They are hoping to set a bid date by the end of the month or first part of March. The consultant is requesting to front load the first year of the contract. They would like to spend $500,000- $600,000 the first year and then less money in the last year based on the amount of work that needs done. According to Mr. Krohn, there are funds available. Anderson Redevelopment Commission: February 4, 2014 Page 3 MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Royer asked if the senior living project was a joint project with the Church. Mr. Winkler stated his understanding was that it was not in conjunction with the Church. He could be incorrect. From what he understands, the Church would sell the property to the developer. Mr. Martz is the financier and Mr. Waterfill is the developer. The property is adjacent to the TIF district. If TIF funds are to be used, the TIF district would have to be expanded and the project would have to be added to the redevelopment plan. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Royer moved to adjourn. Mr. Puckett seconded. Meeting adjourned at 4:54 p.m. Anderson Redevelopment Commission: February 4, 2014 Page 4