Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION December 5, 2018 Redevelopment Area and asked for any comments. Mr. Sulc asked if any written comments were received PUBLIC MEETING and Ms. Soetenga stated no written comments were 4:30 p.m. received. ED Conference Room #1 120 East 8th Street Mr. Sulc made a motion to close the public hearing Anderson, IN 46016 and Mr. McGhee seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. MEMBERS PRESENT Michael Collette, President PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED Carolyn Scott, Vice President Kevin Sulc, Secretary PUBLIC MEETING OPENED L. Richard Symmes Danny McGhee MINUTES Ms. Scott moved to approve the November 7, 2017, STAFF PRESENT minutes. Mr. McGhee seconded. Motion passed Ann Marie Bauer, Attorney unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. Greg Winkler, ED Director Karen Soetenga, ED Staff FINANCIALS / INVOICES Gary McKinney, Environmental/Brownfield Specialist After review, Ms. Scott stated her concerns over the hourly cost of Barnes and Thornburg and stated OTHERS PRESENT though they do wonderful work and are highly sought Doug Whitham, City Controller after perhaps the Commission should consider visiting Jack Keesling, Board of Works with other firms to see if there could be a cost savings. Mike Spyers, City Engineer Brief discussion followed. Mr. Collette suggested April Phillips, City Controller’s Office moving the consideration of bond counsel to a future Rob Sparks, CED meeting due to the possible change in commission Mayor Thomas J. Broderick membership at years end. Consensus was reached David Eicks, Board of Works Chairman to table decision regarding bond counsel until 2018. Joshua Manis, Ashton Land Surveyors Inc Chad Pigg, Groundbreaking Development, LLC Mr. Sulc moved to approve the financial reports and Tom Dickey, Hageman Group/Jackson St LLC invoices as submitted. Ms. Scott seconded. Motion Nathan Taulman, Hageman Group/Jackson St LLC passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM BUSINESS Mr. Collette called the meeting to order at 4:38 pm and Mr. Collette briefed Commission members of declared a quorum with five (5) members present. November meeting where action related to the Columbus Dollar General project was tabled. Mr. Mr. Collette thanked Mayor Broderick, Greg Winkler Collette stated after November meeting Mayor and their staffs for all the hard work completed in the Broderick asked Mr. Pochard, Municipal Light and last month. Power Superintendent, to work with the contractor to see if there could be any savings related to the OPENING OF PUBLIC HEARING placement of electrical poles and, as a result, they Mr. Collette opened the public hearing for Resolution were able to find $150,000 in savings. Mr. Collette ARC06-17 of the City of Anderson Redevelopment thanked Mayor Broderick and Mr. Pochard for their Commission Confirming Resolution Approving efforts and stated no further action from the Amendment to the Declaratory Commission would be necessary. Resolution ARC06-17 of the City of Anderson Resolution and Redevelopment Plan for the Redevelopment Commission Confirming Resolution Southwest/East-Central/South/Downtown Approving Amendment to the Declaratory Resolution and Redevelopment Plan for the The obligation stipulates 5 units be used for low to Southwest/East-Central/South/Downtown moderate income. Brief discussion followed. Redevelopment Area Ms. Bauer briefed members on Confirmatory Mr. Symmes made a motion to approve Resolution Resolution ARC06-17 approving an amendment to the ARC08-17 a Resolution of the City of Anderson Declaratory Resolution including three items. Ms. Redevelopment Commission Approving a Form of Bauer stated the Declaratory shortened proper name Economic Project Agreement with 1109 Jackson of the collective TIF area to Consolidated Area, Street LLC and Mr. Sulc seconded. Motion passes declared TIF collected on personal property unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. equipment of NTK will be payable to the Commission and inserted general language stating the commission Ms. Bauer briefed Commission Members on may move forward with certain projects without going Resolution ARC09-17 a Resolution requesting the through incremental steps. issuance by the City of Taxable Economic Development Tax Increment Revenue Bonds to Mr. Symmes made a motion to approve Resolution Provide an incentive to Jackson Street LLC in ARC06-17 and Mr. Sulc seconded. Motion passed furtherance of the redevelopment and economic unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. development of the Consolidated Anderson Redevelopment Area and pledging tax increment Resolution ARC07-17 Approving Amendment of revenues to the City to offset Jackson Street LLC’s Lease of Parking Lot to First Realty, LLC promissory note or for repayment of such bonds. Ms. Ms. Bauer informed members of property transferred Bauer requested upon passage of the resolution the to the commission by First Realty in 2008. Ms. Bauer front page of the copy members have been given be stated the agreement signed at that time executed the changed to add “or an affiliate thereof” property back to First Realty in the form of a lease to use as a parking lot for $100.00 per year with options Mr. Sulc made a motion to approve Resolution to renew. Ms. Bauer stated the renewals are about to ARC09-17 and authorize the front page of the expire and First Realty is asking for an extension. resolution be changed to add “or an affiliate thereof”. First Realty is responsible for paving and upkeep of Mr. Symmes seconded. Motion passes unanimously; the parking lot. Brief discussion followed. 5 yes, 0 no. Mr. Sulc made a motion to approve Resolution UPDATES ARC07-17 and Ms. Scott seconded. Motion passes unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. EPA: GM Properties Mr. McKinney stated the system at the Plant 7 site, as Tower Apartment Project of Nov. 15, was operational 150 days out of 163, shut Ms. Bauer stated the Commission is being asked to down due primarily to maintenance. Mr. McKinney approve a form of agreement which includes red added the average temperature was up to 63 degrees. wording for terms yet to be agreed upon with future The system is working and doing what it is supposed changes acceptable by signature of the President. to do. . Mayor Broderick stated the current red lettering most likely will be the final form with possible minor Greater Edgewood Plaza Redevelopment changes. Mr. Winkler stated the agreement includes a Mr. McKinney informed Commission Members of his TIF pledge of $350,000 as incentive for the purchase retirement effective January 5th. Mr. McKinney stated and rehabilitation of the former Tower Apartments approval has been received for the remediation including a 1.9 M dollar investment on the part of needed at the former dry cleaner site on the property Jackson Street LLC. Mr. Winkler stated the purchase owned by the ARC along Nichol Avenue and an RFP of the property and added improvements will pay for for a contractor will be needed to move forward. Mr. the pledge. Mr. Winkler stated the request includes McKinney stated he met with Ms. Bauer and he would placing the bond for 6 months than paying it off to recommend using Chad Pigg and Groundbreaking save the value of interest over time. The Commission Development for the RFP process at a rate of $50.00 will be first in line for the building and the bond per hour. proceeds will not go into the project until construction is substantially complete to insure dollars have been Mr. Symmes made a motion to approve agreement spent. Mayor Broderick stated Jackson Street LLC with Groundbreaking Development and Chad Pigg for will assume an obligation the City of Anderson entered the RFP process associated with the former dry into when HUD monies were used for the building. cleaner site and Ms. Scott seconded. Motion passes unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. Page 2  Commission Member for ten years. Mr. Collette Mr. Winkler stated additional properties to the west of stated it has been a pleasure working with Ms. Scott the former Edgewood Plaza site would potentially and thanked her for her service. need to be purchased to support the drainage needed at the property. Mr. Winkler requested permission for staff to proceed with exploring the ownership of Meeting was adjourned at 5:33pm. properties and commissioning of appraisals. Mr. Sulc made a motion to authorize Mr. Winkler and staff to complete procedural steps necessary to make an offer on properties located west of former Edgewood Plaza site. Ms. Scott requested someone look at the Courtyard Apartments across the street from the properties in question to see if they are inhabitable. Brief discussion followed. Mr. McGhee seconded Mr. Sulc’s motion. Motion passes unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. Italpollina Mr. Winkler stated parties are working through the final lease agreement that will trigger the next option as well as final cost of the 80,000 square foot building. Mr. Winkler stated scope work was being done on the second building and the intention is to close on both before the end of the year. Brief discussion followed. NTK Mr. Winkler stated Mr. Whitham, City Controller has all information and authority to place bond with one of our local financial institutions. Brief discussion followed. MISCELLANEOUS After some discussion, Mr. Symmes made a motion setting the 2018 meeting dates as follows: Tuesday January 2, 2018 Tuesday February 6, 2018 Tuesday March 6, 2018 Tuesday April 3, 2018 Tuesday May 1, 2018 Tuesday June 5, 2018 Thursday July 5, 2018* Tuesday August 7, 2018 Thursday September 6, 2018* Tuesday October 2, 2018 Thursday November 8, 2018* Tuesday December 4, 2018 Mr. Sulc seconded. Motion passes unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. Mr. Winkler informed Commission Members today is Ms. Scott’s last meeting having served as a Page 3