Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION December 6, 2016 PUBLIC MEETING FINANCIALS 4:30 p.m. Mrs. Scott arrived. ED Conference Room #1 120 East 8th Street Mr. Royer moved to approve the financial report Anderson, IN 46016 as presented. Mr. Puckett seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. MEMBERS PRESENT Kevin Sulc, President INVOICES Joe Royer, Vice President Mr. Puckett moved to approve the invoices as Justin Puckett, Secretary submitted. Mr. Collette seconded. Motion Michael Collette, Member passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. Carolyn Scott, Member (Arrived at 4:33 p.m.) BUSINESS STAFF PRESENT Ann Marie Bauer, Attorney Resolution ARC19-16 A Resolution of the City Greg Winkler, Director of Anderson Redevelopment Commission April Phillips, Financial Specialist Authorizing the Leasing of Real Estate located Gary McKinney, Environmental/Brownfield at 2691 Nichol Avenue, Anderson, Indiana Specialist 46011 and known as the Former Baxter Pest Karen Pettigrew, Small Business Specialist Control Property Mrs. Bauer stated the Commission advertised for OTHERS PRESENT RFPs. There were no offers or submissions. The Doug Whitham, City Controller Commission waited 30 days and began Mike Spyers, City Engineer negotiations with Epic Initiatives. There are some Jack Keesling, Board of Public Works minor repair actions that need to be completed Tom Tijerina, EPIC Initiatives prior to occupancy. EPIC Initiatives would like to move in by Christmas. There are blanks in the ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF lease form. The officers of the Commission are QUORUM authorized to agree to such changes to the Form Mr. Sulc called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. of Lease as they deem necessary and to execute and declared a quorum with four (4) members the Lease on behalf of the Commission. present. Mr. Royer moved to approve Resolution ARC19- MINUTES 16. Mrs. Scott seconded. Motion passed Mr. Collette moved to approve the November 1, unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. 2016, minutes as presented. Mr. Royer seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 UPDATES no. EPA: GM Properties Mr. McKinney mentioned the fencing and probes are being installed. Greater Edgewood Plaza Redevelopment Mr. Winkler mentioned he has updated all members on the commercial proposal in the works. He has asked for a term sheet from the potential entity. He requested the Commission runs through 2018. One of the requirements is an consider a cost sharing proposal between the annual report. The Commission has never Board of Public Works (BOW) and the received a report. He encouraged the future Commission with the Buxton Company. Buxton president to continue to work with the BOW to get will provide research, identification and the report so the Commission will know where introductions to retail commercial and hospitality they stand as far as finances are concerned. entities that would fit the City of Anderson in particular the Edgewood Plaza area during the MISCELLANEOUS first year. It is a three-year contract with an “out” option. 2017 Meeting Dates A tentative meeting scheduled for 2017 was A minor discussion was held. presented. The Board of Public Works has not finalized the City Building/ Holiday Closing Mr. Sulc asked if TIF funds could be used for this calendar for 2017 so the meeting dates may proposal. change. Mrs. Bauer suggested the ARC or Edgewood Mr. Puckett moved to approve the tentative 2017 Plaza funds would be better suited for this type of meeting dates. Mrs. Scott seconded. Motion consulting. passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. Mr. Sulc requested this item be placed on the 2017 Commission Appointments January 2017 agenda in order to give the Mr. Royer will not seek reappointment after 20 members time to think about it. plus years. A new member will need to be appointed. Purdue/Flagship Makers Space Facility (P3) Mr. Winkler believed they are finishing up the Subcommittee Suggestions final painting and are almost complete. Mr. Sulc mentioned the Commission was more proactive this year. A lot of work and projects Mr. Collette suggested having a Commission were accomplished. He suggested the new meeting at the P3 sometime in the spring. president have four subcommittees: 1) Property; 2) Nichol/Raible Avenue Area; 3) Brownfields; Mr. Sulc asked Mr. Winkler to set up an off-site and 4) Strategic Plan. Commission meeting at the P3 for May 2017. ADJOURNMENT Scatterfield West Redevelopment Mr. Collette moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Spyers stated as soon as the final bill is paid Meeting adjourned at 5:14 p.m. to Milestone he will seek reimbursement from INDOT. Italpollina Mr. Winkler stated they are looking at beginning production and a ribbon cutting in May. The processed sewer will be removed via truck to Biotown USA. NTN Mr. Winkler mentioned the administrative employees have moved into the NTN facility. Parking Garage Mr. Sulc stated the Commission is in the midst of a five-year lease agreement with the BOW which Anderson Redevelopment Commission: December 6, 2016 Page 2