Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION January 2, 2018 Mr. Sulc stepped in to facilitate the remainder of the meeting. PUBLIC MEETING 4:30 p.m. LEGAL COUNSEL ED Conference Room #1 Mr. Sulc stated Ms. Bauer has served the Commission 120 East 8th Street for 12 years and he had no issues with retaining her Anderson, IN 46016 services. MEMBERS PRESENT Ms. Scott made a motion to retain Ms. Bauer as Kevin Sulc, President Commission attorney for 2018. Mr. Collette seconded. L. Richard Symmes, Vice President Motion passed unanimously, 5 yes, 0 no. Danny McGhee, Secretary/Treasurer Michael Collette MINUTES Carolyn Scott Mr. Symmes moved to approve the December 5, 2017, minutes. Mr. McGhee seconded. Motion STAFF PRESENT passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. Ann Marie Bauer, Attorney Greg Winkler, ED Director FINANCIALS / INVOICES Karen Soetenga, ED Staff After review, Mr. McGhee moved to approve the Gary McKinney, Environmental/Brownfield Specialist financial reports and invoices as submitted. Ms. Scott seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. OTHERS PRESENT Jack Keesling, Board of Works BUSINESS April Phillips, City Controller’s Office Rebecca Crumes, City Councilwoman Opening of Bids the rent or sale of 62.276 acres Ken DeLaBastide, Herald Bulletin located south of I-69 formerly known as “The Farm ” Tim Stires, Municipal Development Ms. Soetenga opened one (1) sealed bid from Bruce Bruce Land, Bruce Land Farms, Inc. Land Farms received January 2nd at 11:45am. Ms. Soetenga stated things appeared in order and a check ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM for $226.00 accompanied the bid. The bid is for lease Mr. Collette called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm and at $226.00 per tillable acre. A brief discussion declared a quorum with five (5) members present. followed. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Mr. McGhee made a motion to refer the bid to staff for Mr. Collette stated tradition has been to rotate the review and recommendation and Mr. Collette positions which would place Mr. Sulc as President, seconded. Ms. Bauer stated an option allowing for the Ms. Scott as Vice President and Mr. Symmes as sale of the property would be built into any lease that Secretary/Treasurer. Ms. Scott stated she is is executed. Brief discussion followed. Motion choosing to step down from her position on the passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. Commission and declined the office of Vice President. Mr. Sulc stated with Ms. Scott declining the new rotation would be Mr. Symmes as Vice President and Mr. McGhee as Secretary/Treasurer. UPDATES Mr. Symmes made a motion to approve Mr. Sulc as President, himself as Vice President and Mr. EPA: GM Properties Mr. McKinney stated the overall temperature at the Plant 7 site is 70 degrees. Zones 5-8 have higher McGhee as Secretary/Treasurer. Mr. McGhee concentrations and consultants should be ready to do seconded. Motion passed unanimously, 5 yes, 0 no. sampling next month. Mr. McKinney informed Commission Members the trust fund balance is $2,322,959.08. Brief discussion followed. Mr. Collette thanked Mr. McKinney for his years of service, as he is approaching retirement. Greater Edgewood Plaza Redevelopment Mr. McKinney informed Commission Members Chad Pigg has nearly completed the RFP for the former Dry Cleaner site. Mr. Winkler stated appraisals should be completed on property to the west of the former Edgewood Plaza site by February’s meeting. Italpollina Mr. Winkler stated the City is still waiting on trigger for the option to lease. Ms. Bauer stated the timing of the purchase of property to the south of the current building is unknown. Changes to the purchase agreement were requested and the ball is in their court. Currently there is no closing date set. Brief discussion followed. NTK Mr. Winkler stated final electrical work is being completed and it is his understanding the bond has been finalized and closed. Water and wastewater is complete or in process. MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Sulc thanked Carolyn for her years of service. Meeting was adjourned at 4:55pm. Page 2