Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION March 1, 2016 INVOICES PUBLIC MEETING Mr. Puckett moved to approve the invoices as 4:30 p.m. presented. Mr. Royer seconded. Motion passed ED Conference Room #1 unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no 120 East 8th Street Anderson, IN 46016 BUSINESS MEMBERS PRESENT Project Cooper Kevin Sulc, President Joe Royer, Vice President Mr. Winkler requested this item be continued until Justin Puckett, Secretary the next meeting so the staff may continue the Mike Collette, Member due diligence on the company. This will allow time to obtain additional financial information on MEMBERS ABSENT the project. They are is a local company and Carolyn Scott, Member have accepted the incentive proposal that was offered. STAFF PRESENT Ann Marie Bauer, Attorney MISCELLANEOUS Greg Winkler, Director Michael Frischkorn, Deputy Director Subcommittee April Phillips, Financial Specialist Mr. Sulc mentioned the subcommittee has not yet met. Once a draft proposal has been reached it OTHERS PRESENT will be brought to the Commission at a public Marc Scharnowski meeting. Rebecca Crumes, City Council Mike Spyers, City Engineer Financial s Ken da la Bastide, Herald-Bulletin Mr. Sulc requested monthly financial reports on Tim Stires, Assistant Planning Director each fund showing more details including beginning and ending balances and total monthly ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF expenses and revenue. He also requested the QUORUM Commission review the financials and approve Mr. Sulc called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. them at each meeting. and declared a quorum with four (4) members present. The Commission consented to this request. MINUTES Pre-Pays Mr. Royer moved to approve the February 11, 2016, minutes as received. Mr. Collette Easement seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 Mr. Frischkorn explained the NTN project is no. moving forward. As part of this project, the City is to provide water and wastewater infrastructure. An easement needs to be acquired; however, the paperwork is not completed. He is requesting a pre-pay authorization in the amount of $5,000 for the purpose of acquiring the required easements. and redevelopment needs of the area were The project is on a rather tight timeline. briefly discussed. Mr. Spyers explained they are purchasing 20 ft. Mr. Sulc asked about the Township Trustee of additional right of way from Mr. McCally, the proposal. property owner. Mr. McCally is also giving the City a 15 ft. drainage and utility easement with Mr. Winkler stated the Township Trustee is some stipulations during construction. The looking at other options and opportunities; $5,000 is for the purchase of this right of way. however, it still a viable option. The other property owner, Hulse, will provide a 15 ft. drainage and utility easement to run the Purdue/Flagship Makers Space Facility (P3) electrical lines for NTN at no cost, but they do Mr. Winkler mentioned the project is proceeding. have some stipulations. It is slightly behind schedule, but they still plan on being open for the winter semester. Mrs. Bauer stated all of the other property was acquired in the original transaction. This does fall Scatterfield West Redevelopment under the resolution that the Commission Mr. Winkler explained is on schedule. approved. Mr. Spyers stated they have the INDOT permit. Mr. Royer moved to approve the pre-pay for the The site is being cleared now. There is large pile purpose of acquiring the property from McCally of concrete that is being used to facilitate the P3 for the easement for $5,000. Mr. Puckett parking lot. Some of this will also be used for the seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 Italpollina project. no. Mr. Sulc asked about the viewshed from the Madison County Recorder north. Mrs. Phillips stated a permit needed recording for the Scatterfield West project. She requested a Mr. Winkler mentioned that the discussion has pre-pay to the Madison County Recorder for been started regarding the billboard, the recycling $13.00. area, and the abandoned railroad line. Mr. Royer moved to approve the pre-pay for the Italpollina Madison County Recorder for $13.00. Mr. Mr. Winkler stated the goal is ready to have Puckett seconded. Motion passed unanimously; everything ready for the purchase of the property 4 yes, 0 no. by May 1. Financial Parameters Mrs. Bauer stated the Economic Development Mr. Collette and Mrs. Bauer will meet to discuss Commission will need to approve the financing the parameters regarding the different funds agreement as well as the City Council. She will under the control of the Commission. provide a schedule as to the timing of the next steps. UPDATES Mr. Spyers is requesting a price from Milestone EPA: GM Properties to run the water and sewer lines in the roadway. Mr. McKinney gave a brief history of the project. The replat is scheduled to go to the Plan The consultant has completed the sampling and Commission March 22. is compiling the delineation report for review and approval by USEPA. The hope is to have the Sirmax Railroad Spur bids out by mid-April. Mr. Winkler stated the rail spur was completed. Greater Edgewood Plaza Redevelopment Mr. Winkler mentioned the staff will be contacting Mr. Spyers inspected the rail spur and he property owners in the near future. The history requested additional stone. CSX inspected the Anderson Redevelopment Commission: March 1, 2016 Page 2 spur and have requested additional information. A scale was installed by Sirmax. CSX wants this information on a drawing. He expects the final payment to be ready for the April meeting. Mr. Collette asked if this would impact the crossing at 38th Street and Raible Avenue. Sometimes the gate is down and the road is closed for 20-25 minutes. Will this extend the time? Is anybody looking at solutions? Mr. Winkler stated that is a good question to ask the train master. He is not sure if this will have an impact or not. Mr. Spyers did not know if it would be CSX or Norfolk and Southern rail cards. It depends on where the materials come from. NTN Mr. Spyers stated bids would be taken next Tuesday for the water and sewer lines. He will also be bringing a contract for the booster pump and construction inspection. Mr. Winkler mentioned the goal is to have temporary electric power by May 8 with permanent power in the middle of August. NTN is moving forward. NTN’s target date is to have the plant operational by March 2017. The walls will be going up soon with the roof installed the first part of June. Greater Edgewood Plaza Redevelopment Continued Mr. da la Bastide asked if an agreement was reached with Wyoming College in regards to the Baxter Pest Control property. Mr. McKinney answered no. Mr. Frischkorn and Mrs. Bauer gave a brief history of the property and donation request. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Royer moved to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m. Anderson Redevelopment Commission: March 1, 2016 Page 3