Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION May 2, 2017 PUBLIC MEETING FINANCIALS /INVOICES 4:30 p.m. After review, Mr. Symmes moved to approve the Purdue Polytechnic financial reports and invoices as submitted. Mrs. Scott 2601 S. Scatterfield Rd seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. Anderson, IN 46016 Mr. Collette mentioned he, Mrs. Bauer, Mr. Winkler, MEMBERS PRESENT Mr. Whitham, and O.W. Krohn & Associates met to Michael Collette, President discuss a 15-year schedule of bond proceeds. From Carolyn Scott, Vice President this information, they can make projections for when Kevin Sulc, Secretary new bonds may need to be issued. This should put Danny McGhee (arrived 4:55 p.m.) the Commission in a good position to know what is L. Richard Symmes coming in and available for the next six years. They will meet again in four weeks. Mr. Krohn will put STAFF PRESENT together the initial schedule. Ann Marie Bauer, Attorney Greg Winkler, Director BUSINESS April Phillips, Financial Specialist Gary McKinney, Environmental/Brownfield Specialist Utility Pole Relocation: P3 Area Mr. Collette mentioned that Mr. Tony Pochard, OTHERS PRESENT Municipal Light & Power, is not at the meeting nor has Doug Whitham, City Controller he submitted a formal cost projection. He suggested Mike Spyers, City Engineer this item be tabled. Rebecca Crumes, City Council Corey Sharp, Purdue Polytechnic After a discussion, this item will removed from the Ken de la Bastide, Herald-Bulletin agenda until a formal proposal is submitted. ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM Transfer Remaining Sirmax Funds Mr. Collette called the meeting to order at 4:34 p.m. Mr. Whitham explained this is an information item. He thanked Mr. Sharp for hosting the meeting. There is approximately $22,000 remaining in the Sirmax fund. It came from the advance the Mr. Sharp thanked the Commission for all they have Commission made the Economic Development done for this facility and the redevelopment of the Commission (EDC) as part of the Tri-Party Agreement area. It is his pleasure to host the meeting. back when the project was initiated. Within the agreement, any unused funds were to go back to the Mr. Collette called role and declared a quorum with fund where it came from which is the #7200 TIF Levy. four (4) members present. A claim has been sent to the Board of Public Works. Once the claim has been approved there will be a MINUTES receipt of funds into the #7200 TIF Levy fund. Mr. Sulc moved to approve the April 4, 2017, minutes as submitted. Mr. Symmes seconded. Motion passed Mr. McGhee arrived at the meeting. unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no.  Italpollina UPDATES Mr. Winkler explained equipment is being installed. Start of production is set for late summer early fall. EPA: GM Properties The building is completed. Mr. McKinney explained that due to construction delays the start date has been moved to June 22, NTK 2017. The anticipated completion date is February Mr. Winkler stated Mayor Broderick is fine tuning 2018. some of the language in the project development agreement. His hope is to have the agreement for the Greater Edgewood Plaza Redevelopment next meeting or before. Mr. Winkler stated the environmental consultants are close to having the comprehensive numbers for the MISCELLANEOUS Speedway way clean-up including any off-site property issues. They anticipate having this Italy Trade Mission information by the end of the week. A site plan was Mr. Winkler mentioned the trip was very productive. prepared at no cost by KRM Architects. This rendering They talked with three different companies. He has been circulating amongst the retailers the staff is believes at least two of them will visit Anderson this talking to. It is also in the hands of multiple developers summer. They also talked to two large Italian trade in the area and that has produced some interest. A associations. The associations are very strong and series of meetings has been set up at the real estate powerful. They carry a lot of weight in lobbying the show that is coming up with some developers and Italian government as well as opening doors overseas. retailers. Being able to present information on Anderson and the Italian companies located here such as Italpollina, Mr. Crumes asked if there were any public meetings Sirmax, and Technoplast was very helpful. planned for this area with the homeowners and stakeholders before any final decisions are made. Community Open House at New Manufact uring Facilities Mr. Winkler stated none have been planned at this Ms. Crumes asked if there was a possibility of having time, but they certainly can do that. At this point, there open houses at the new companies. People want to is nothing that is close to a final direction. There is a see inside the buildings. schematic for the purpose of a discussion with developers and retailers. A couple public meetings Mr. Winkler will ask the businesses at the next could be held during the process. Manufacturer’s Roundtable. Mr. Crumes would like to see the Commission set up a ADJOURNMENT meeting particularly with the people in the area Mr. Collette adjourned the meeting at 5:07 p.m. because they have no idea on what is being done over there. Mr. Winkler asked if she preferred a workshop or actual Commission meeting. Ms. Crumes suggested a Town Hall type meeting and notify the people by flyers or direct mailings. There needs to be some type of communication with the people that will be affected. Mr. Collette asked if Ms. Crumes would be okay holding off having the meeting until they have more information on the environmental issues. Mrs. Crumes was okay with waiting. A discussion was held regarding how to move forward with the environmental issues and acquisition of properties. Anderson Redevelopment Commission: May 2, 2017 Page 2