Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION June 6, 2017 PUBLIC MEETING 4:30 p.m. BUSINESS ED Conference Room #1 120 East 8th Street Resolution #ARC01 -17 A Resolution of the City of Anderson, IN 46016 Anderson Redevelopment Commission Determining the Need to Capture Incremental Assessed Value MEMBERS PRESENT Mrs. Bauer explained this is an annual notification to Michael Collette, President the Madison County Auditor of the Commission’s Kevin Sulc, Secretary intent to capture 100% of the increment from the Danny McGhee allocation areas to fund bonds and any other legally L. Richard Symmes (arrived at 5:00 pm) planned activities. MEMBERS ABSENT Mr. Sulc stated this is an annual process the Carolyn Scott, Vice President Commission needs to go through as it is the primary source of income. STAFF PRESENT Ann Marie Bauer, Attorney Mr. Sulc moved to approve Resolution ARC01-2017. Greg Winkler, Director Mr. McGhee seconded. Motion passed unanimously; April Phillips, Financial Specialist 3 yes, 0 no. Gary McKinney, Environmental/Brownfield Specialist Karen Soetenga, Small Business Specialist Mrs. Bauer stated if this increment was not captured the taxes that generally flow as increment would not OTHERS PRESENT necessarily be generated because the assessed value Doug Whitham, City Controller would go back into the assessed value of the unit. The Mike Spyers, City Engineer unit to some extent is limited on how much they can Tim Lanane, City Attorney capture. It would still be there as an assessment, but Ken de la Bastide, Herald-Bulletin would not generate any TIF. The understanding to most of the people is that if the Commission does not ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM capture the TIF increment that it will go to the school Mr. Collette called the meeting to order at 4:33 pm and districts, the libraries, the City, and the County; declared a quorum with three (3) members present. however, that is not accurate. It may very well totally disappear. MINUTES Mr. Sulc moved to approve the May 2, 2017, minutes Mr. Collette stated Mr. Whitham and O.W. Krohn and as submitted. Mr. McGhee seconded. Motion passed Associates completed cash flow projections through unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. 2039. He thanked Mr. Whitham for his work on this. FINANCIALS /INVOICES After review, Mr. McGhee moved to approve the Poindexter Settlement financial reports and invoices as submitted. Mr. Sulc Mr. Lanane explained the history of the Poindexter seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. lawsuit and the project they completed for the Commission. After years of mediation and discussion, Mr. Collette mentioned that they take their fiduciary both the City and Poindexter comprised and agreed to responsibilities seriously. Three members of the settle the lawsuit for $405,000. Commission are new so they may not have knowledge of certain projects. The quarterly briefing is behind Mr. Winkler mentioned that the spreadsheet he schedule. He requested the briefings begin again. He presented last summer that looked at potential costs also requested that the members be briefed on items over the next twelve months had this item listed at that are to be put on the agenda at least 10 days prior $705,000. to the meeting. Mr. Winkler determines what items are placed on the agenda. Mr. Lanane stated $51,000 of this amount was still owed as part of the original contract. Mr. Collette wanted some resolution. Mr. Bagot has been very patient. Mr. Sulc stated the members were briefed in the very beginning and initially when the lawsuit was filed. He A minor discussion was held. thanked Mr. Lanane for his work on this. Mr. Winkler will attempt to secure a time to meet with Mr. Symmes arrived at the meeting. Nestle. Mr. Sulc felt that the settlement agreement should Integra Realty Resources have been brought to the members in an executive Mr. Winkler stated the Commission passed a contract session so legal matters could be discussed on February 11, 2016, with Integra Realty Resources. especially since the Commission would be paying for Another invoice has been submitted for $22,901. it. He requested in the future to have either a briefing or executive session on potential financial settlements Mr. Sulc moved to pay Integra Realty Resources for so it could be discussed by Commission members or $22,901 pursuant to the agreement dated February at least let the president know of the proposed 11, 2016. Mr. Symmes seconded. Motion passed settlement. He learned of the settlement from an email unanimously; 4 yes, 0no. sent by Mr. Collette right before it appeared in the Herald Bulletin. UPDATES Mr. McGhee asked where the funds would come from EPA: GM Properties to pay the lawsuit. Mr. McKinney explained that the system is almost ready to begin. They hope to begin testing on June Mrs. Bauer answered it would come from TIF. 12, 2017. They will test for one week and then hopefully begin the system full time on June 19, 2017. Mr. Sulc stated TIF would pay because this was for a He misspoke at the last meeting. The project is project the Commission agreed to pay for. scheduled to be completed in July 2018, not February. Mr. Sulc moved to approve the settlement as Greater Edgewood Plaza Redevelopment negotiated by the City Attorney. Mr. McGhee Mr. Winkler stated the staff has been speaking with seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. potential retailers and developers and is having continued conversations with the environmental MISCELLANEOUS consultants. He will continue to give the members briefings. Walt Bagot Request Regarding Rail Spur Mr. Collette stated he received communication from Mr. Sulc asked if there was a way to begin Mr. Walter Bagot requesting assistance from the infrastructure work such as drainage in the area. This Commission in order to keep railcars off the spur the area is a high priority for the Commission and he Commission owns that supplies materials to Nestle. would like to begin getting activities started. He Mr. Bagot’s concern is that railcars sit on the tracks understands there has been a lot of planning, but he and block the road. He feels this does not give him a wants activity that people can actually see. The good opportunity to sell the land south of the spur. environmental work could also fall within this activity. Within the next 30 days, they should have a meeting with Nestle to see how to rectify this. Mr. Winkler mentioned he, Mr. McKinney, Senator Lanane, and Mr. Chad Pigg will be meeting with the Mr. Winkler left a voicemail with the plant manager. environmental attorney on Friday. Hopefully, a time frame will come out of this meeting. Mr. Sulc asked if there was a City right of way or dedicated street over the rail spur. Italpollina Mr. Winkler explained equipment is being installed. Mr. Winkler answered yes. Start of production is anticipated for late third quarter or early fourth quarter. They are interested in Mr. Sulc asked if there were ordinances that would acquiring more property for their next expansion to the apply to rail traffic blocking streets. north. Mr. Winkler answered yes. Anderson Redevelopment Commission: June 6, 2017 Page 2 Mr. Collette requested the August meeting be held at the P3 facility so the members can walk around and view the area. NTK Mr. Winkler stated the ground breaking is tomorrow. Mr. Sulc asked about the project development agreement (PDA)? Mr. Winkler stated it is being worked on. Mr. Sulc mentioned that in all his years on the Commission he has never seen a company do a groundbreaking until there was an approved PDA. Mr. Winkler stated they are committed to the project. MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Collette stated the next meeting is scheduled for July 6, 2017. This meeting may need to be rescheduled. He will be out of town. Mr. Symmes will also be out of town. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Collette adjourned the meeting at 5:19 p.m. Anderson Redevelopment Commission: June 6, 2017 Page 3