Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION November 18, 2020 PUBLIC MEETING install waterline. Back then extend 12 in 5:00 p.m. waterline…request…long range plan is to extend 20 in Via Zoom Conferencing main come from 38th south to 67th south at some point…we have the ability to offer to pay for upsizing MEMBERS PRESENT waterline…not total cost but solely upsizing cost…gives Richard Symmes, President us the opportunity to get a larger capacity at a much Danny McGhee, Vice President lower cost. Originally brought 82,200 to do Aspen Clemons, Sec/Treas upsizing…developer now says he want to do…cost David Eicks Kenneth Davenport higher…bulk of increase of cost of the pipe itself. Now 142,806.00. Eicks…Will he continue with project? Not STAFF PRESENT decided…but buyer didn’t want to buy if waterline Greg Winkler, ED Director wasn’t in place. Discussion followed. Karen Soetenga, Specialist Mike Austin, Commission Attorney Mr. Eicks made a motion to approve $142,806.00 for an upsizing of watermain at Rangeline and 32 if OHTERS PRESENT developer decides to move forward. Mr. Davenport Darren Grile, Anderson Light and Power seconded. Mr. McGhee asked if the project runs over Doug Whitham, City Controller request will the developer absorb the additional cost. Neal McKee, Water Superintendent Mr. Eicks stated if there was an additional cost it Counselor Crummes would come back to the Commission for consideration Stephanie Finney, Citizen Anikka King, Economic Development Department but any costs associated with upsizing the project would fall on the Commission. Discussion followed. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING Ms. Clemons stated in approving the expenditure a precident was being set of installing infrastructure for ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM future development. Mr. Symmes stated the Mr. Symmes, at 5:04 pm., established a quorum with developer is extending the waterline for his site plan five (5) members present. which includes several lots and the City is upgrading what he is already going to extend. Discussion MINUTES followed. Mr. Austin stated he did not feel it set a Mr. Davenport moved to approve the October 20, precident because each project stands on it’s own and 2020 minutes as presented. Ms. Clemons seconded. this is a positive for the City, not only will the lots be Motion passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. ready for development for future homes but any future development can then be served without us incurring FINANCIALS / INVOICES a large cost. Commission members reviewed financials and invoices. Stephanie Finney…came to us a year ago…haven’t used it so now coming for additional funds? Eicks no Mr. Eicks to approve the invoices as submitted. Mr. that’s not being said. Eicks…developer not serviced Davenport seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 5 with water for residential lots…has to run water yes, 0 no. line…anytime a person does that the water department can pay to upsize that watermain for future water beyond that. Year ago…we said we wanted to BUSINESS that…now prices have increased. Only have option if Update on Rangeline South Water improvements he decides to extend line. Mr. McKee, Water Superintendant, reminded Commission members of request brought before the Upgrades to watermains for houses…do on anuual Commission about one year ago of upsizing a basis for infrastructure to be replaced. waterline on a developer installed project along Rangeline close to 67th Street known currently as Motion passed unanimously, 5 yes; 0 no. Apple Downs Subdivision. The developer has to Ms. Clemons stated voting yes…proceed with something body came to agreement on already but desires Commission to keep standard in mind for future development in other areas of town. Update on former Marsh roof repair Eicks met with Mike Montgomery…went out to do sampling. Provided documents to bid. Suggested Packets out Nov 20 bid meeting Dec 2 opening Dec 9. Mr. Eicks went over the specifics of the bid package. One alternate…front area with shingles…replace shingles with metal roof. 240,000 to replace alternative 80,000. Cost for KRM services is $5,800.00. Permission to move forward with bid process. Ms. Clemons…move forward and consider option once bids are closed. Discussion followed. Ms. Clemons stated she would like to see Ordinances updated to reflect agreed upon building façade and design requirements. Discussion followed. Mr. McGhee moved to move forward with the bid process for the 2810 Nichol Avenue roof repairs and replacement and Ms. Clemons seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. Discussion followed regarding bid opening date. Ms. King, minority participation goals for this project. Goal is to get a new roof and grocery store. This is an industry standard in construction for example, INDOT has 10% participation goals. Entertain the document has a minority participation goal. This will not be a general contractor….it is going to be a contractor so it will be hard to reach tha goal. As a citizen this body want to see people of color involved in projects such as this. Is way you have information on the website so that people can see commissioner’s phone numbers contact information. Webpage…Richard…fine to put on there. Crumes, any plans for the drainage….Eicks when paving done might need to do some drainage may be paid by the Commisison could be done by the project. There was a motion to adjourn at 5:55pm. Page 2