Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION January 3, 2019 PUBLIC MEETING Mr. Sulc moved to approve the December 4, 2018 4:30 PM minutes as presented. Ms. Clemons seconded. ED Conference Room #1 Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. 120 East 8th Street Anderson, IN 46016 FINANCIALS / INVOICES President Symmes asked if there were any questions MEMBERS PRESENT concerning the financials. Mr. Whitham briefed Ricard Symmes, President members on the consolidation of accounts due to the Danny McGhee, Vice President payoff of certain bonds associated with the recent Michael Collette, Secretary/Treasurer refunding. Brief discussion followed. Mr. Collette Aspen Clemons asked if Mr. Krohn was working on new TIF Kevin Sulc projections based on the refunding. Mr. Whitham, City Controller stated he was. Brief discussion followed. STAFF PRESENT Greg Winkler, ED Director After review of invoices, Mr. Sulc moved to approve Karen Soetenga, Specialist the financials and invoices as submitted. Mr. Collette seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. OTHERS PRESENT Chuck Leser, City Engineer BUSINESS Jack Keesling, BOW Member Doug Whitham, City Controller Establishment of 2019 Mee ting Dates Ken DeLaBastide, Herald Bulletin Mr. Winkler briefed members on a proposal for the Marc Slayton, ED Staff ARC 2019 meeting schedule. A brief discussion Anikka King, ED Staff followed. Kurt Byanski, Hydro Tech Tim Stires, Municipal Development Mr. Sulc moved to approve the following meeting Domanic Wills, Resident dates and to move the meeting time to 5:00pm: Sonig Wills, Resident January 3 February 5 ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM March 5 President Sulc called the public meeting to order at April 2 4:30 pm. A quorum was established with four (4) May 9 members present. June 4 July 2 ELECTION OF OFFICERS August 6 Mr. Sulc stated the tradition since 2007 has been to September 5 rotate officers based on sonority and succession. Brief October 1 discussion followed. November 7 .0.December 3 Mr. Sulc made a motion to nominate Mr. Symmes Ms. Clemons seconded. Motion passed unanimously; President, Mr. McGhee Vice President and Mr. 4 yes, 0 no. Collette Secretary/Treasurer. Mr. Collette seconded. RESOLUTION ARC 01-19 RESOLUTION OF THE Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. CITY OF ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE LEASING OF LEGAL COUNSEL REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT EXIT 222 OFF I-69 Mr. Collette made a motion to retain Ms. Bauer as AND KNOWN AS THE FORMER FARM PROJECT Anderson Redevelopment Commission attorney and PROPERTY Ms. Clemons seconded. Motion passed unanimously; Mr. Winkler stated Resolution ARC01-19 concerns the 4 yes, 0 no. lease of the “FARM” property at exit 226. The current lease between the ARC and Bruce Land Farms allows MINUTES for an option for renewal. The resolution would renew the contract for the 2019 season. Brief discussion contact with Speedway as well and would be seeking followed. permission to have President Symmes negotiate the acquisition of both the Marsh and Speedway property Mr. Sulc moved to approve Resolution ARC01-19 as in the near future. presented. Mr. Collette seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. Mr. Winkler stated ongoing follow up with grocery contacts continue with over 60 providers contacted in Consideration of Quotes for the Debris Removal of the last 2 years. 1123 Meridian Street and City Engineer ’s Recommendation A question and answer time followed. Mr. Leser stated a bid opening took place at 2:00pm for the debris removal of 1123 Meridian. Six quotes Downtown Redevelopment were requested and 4 were received ranging from Mr. Winkler stated the Tower Apartments and Beverly $45,000 - $76,900. Mr. Leser stated Hydrotech Terrace projects are moving forward and Creatures of submitted the $45,000 bid and he recommended Habit, Oakley Brothers, Farm Society and others are awarding the bid to them. Brief discussion followed. seeing additional activity. Brief discussion followed. Ms. Clemons asked if Mr. Leser had a preferred list of I-69/MLK Development contractors he used for requesting quotes. Mr. Leser Mr. Winkler stated he continues to work with two stated the list is comprised of contractors his companies regarding significant expansion projects department works with and anyone that requests to be and anticipates an announcement soon. on it and they are always looking for new contractors. Scatterfield West/GM Properties Mr. Leser stated the next step would be to have a Mr. Winkler stated Italpollina should be ready to move structural engineer look at the interior of the building. forward with activating the option to purchase the Brief discussion followed. Mr. Leser stated once the property for their research and development building is cleaned out the ARC may want to consider expansion in February. An ALTA survey has been spraying everything to stop the mold from growing completed. further. Brief discussion followed. Ms. Clemons stated before we approve an expenditure for mold Mr. Collette asked if Italpollina has raised any remediation she would like to see a quote. Brief concerns about the heavy traffic caused by the train discussion followed. Mr. Leser requested the ARC tracks being blocked. Mr. Winkler stated they have approve up to $5,000 for the spraying of mold. . not and neither has Purdue. Mr. Winkler suggested . the City Engineer might look at the traffic flow. Brief Mr. Sulc moved to approve Hydrotech Contract for the discussion followed. removal of debris at 1123 Meridian Street and Ms. Clemons seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 Meeting was adjourned at 5:04 pm. yes, 0 no. Mr. Sulc moved to approve Hydrotech to treat mold after the removal of debris at a cost not to exceed $5,000. Mr. Collette seconded. Motion passed; 3 yes, 1 no. Ms. Clemons stated she did not want to get in the habit of approving expenditures, no matter how small, before seeing quotes. SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS Nichol/Raible Redevelopment Mr. Winkler informed members he has been in contact with the owner of the Marsh property which is under contract. The purchaser will go before the planning commission this month for a zoning change. Mr. Winkler stated he was fairly certain the due diligence process would give an opportunity for the ARC to bid on the property. Mr. Winkler stated he had been in Page 2