Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION January 3, 2017 PUBLIC MEETING LEGAL COUNSEL 4:30 p.m. Mr. Sulc moved to retain Mrs. Ann Marie Bauer ED Conference Room #1 as legal counsel for 2017. Mrs. Scott seconded. 120 East 8th Street Motion passed unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no Anderson, IN 46016 MINUTES MEMBERS PRESENT Mr. Sulc moved to approve the minutes as Kevin Sulc, President corrected. Mrs. Scott seconded. Motion passed Michael Collette, Member unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. Carolyn Scott, Member FINANCIALS /INVOICES STAFF PRESENT Mr. Winkler requested the All Appraisal invoice Ann Marie Bauer, Attorney be paid from TIF Levy #7200 instead of ARC Greg Winkler, Director #3790. The appraisal was directly related to TIF April Phillips, Financial Specialist property. This will allow more of an operating Gary McKinney, Environmental/Brownfield balance in the ARC fund. If the Commission Specialist agrees, the Controller can make the adjustment. Karen Soetenga, Small Business Specialist Mr. Sulc had no problem as long as it is legal to OTHERS PRESENT do so. Doug Whitham, City Controller Mike Spyers, City Engineer Mrs. Bauer stated it was legal. Jack Keesling, Board of Public Works Rebecca Crumes, City Council Mrs. Scott had no issue with it either. Tim Stires, Municipal Development Dan Keesling, CDL Training Mrs. Scott moved to approve the financial reports Tom Brown, Human Resources and claims. Mr. Sulc seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF BUSINESS QUORUM Mr. Sulc called the meeting to order at 4:38 p.m. Cost Sharing Request: Buxton Company and declared a quorum with three (3) members Mr. Winkler presented a proposal from Buxton present. Company. The Board of Works (BOW) has approved the contract at $50,000 per year for ELECTION OF OFFICERS three years. If the City is not happy with the Mr. Sulc moved to install Mr. Collette as services, the City can cancel with a ten percent President, Mrs. Scott as Vice President, and Mr. (10%) penalty of the remaining contract amount. Sulc as Secretary. Mrs. Scott seconded. Motion He requested the Commission share the cost for passed unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. the first year as the study will be geared to the Edgewood Plaza area. Mr. Collette took over the duties of President. A lengthy discussion followed. Mr. Sulc moved to approve $25,000 to assist with payment to Buxton for the first year. Mrs. Scott seconded. Mr. Sulc and Mrs. Scott are not agreeing to pay Scatterfield West Redevelopment the penalty if services are cancelled. Mr. Spyers stated everything has been completed. He is waiting for reimbursement from Mr. Sulc stated the agreement was signed by the INDOT and the final billing from Milestone. BOW so if the agreement is cancelled, the BOW needs to pay the penalty. If this is part of the Italpollina proposal then he will remove the motion because Mr. Winkler stated Italpollina has now invested he will not agree to that. over $5,700,000. Production has been moved back to June 2017. Mr. Whitham stated the motion was to only pay $25,000. NTN Mr. Winkler mentioned the exterior of the building Discussion followed. is complete, but machinery is still being installed. Employees have been hired and are being Mr. Sulc asked what fund would be able to pay bussed to Columbus to be trained. for this. Parking Garage Mr. Whitham answered it could come from TIF, The BOW did not give a report. Edgewood Plaza fund, or Redevelopment. MISCELLANEOUS Motion passed unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. Sirmax Proposal to Use Plant 17 & 18 Parking Lots Mrs. Bauer stated she has briefed the Mr. Dan Keesling proposed leasing former Plant Commission. The remaining bonds proceeds will 17 parking lot for semi-tractor trailer driver be paid to Sirmax. training. He has an agreement to use space in the former Plant 18 building for classrooms. Mr. Sulc moved to approve the MOU. Mrs. Scott seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 3 yes, 0 A lengthy discussion followed. no. The Commission requested Mrs. Bauer work with ADJOURNMENT Mr. Keesling to come to an acceptable lease Mr. Sulc moved to adjourn the meeting. Meeting agreement. adjourned at 5:40 p.m. UPDATES EPA: GM Properties Mr. McKinney mentioned the installation of the probes is still underway. Greater Edgewood Plaza Redevelopment Mr. McKinney stated the former Baxter Pest Control building has some minor problems. He has had to get the HVAC serviced and the plumbing needed fixed due to leaks. There are a few other issues that are being addressed. Purdue/Flagship Makers Space Facility (P3) Mr. Winkler mentioned classes begin January 9, 2017. There will be a Manufacturer’s Roundtable on January 27, 2017, at 7:30 a.m. Anderson Redevelopment Commission: January 3, 2017 Page 2