Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION February 9, 2021 PUBLIC MEETING FINANCIALS / INVOICES 5:00 p.m. Commission members reviewed financials and Via Zoom Conferencing invoices. MEMBERS PRESENT Mr. Eicks moved to approve the invoices as submitted. Richard Symmes, President Mr. Davenport seconded. Motion passed Danny McGhee, Vice President unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. David Eicks Kenneth Davenport BUSINESS Presentation by Kim Townsend and the Anderson STAFF PRESENT Housing Authority concerning former Lincolnshire Greg Winkler, ED Director Apartment Building. Karen Soetenga, Specialist Mr. Symmes introduced Ms. Townsend, Executive Mike Austin, Commission Attorney Director, Anderson Housing Authority, and stated there would be a question and answer time following. OHTERS PRESENT Doug Whitham, City Controller Mr. Symmes requested there be no duplication of Darren Grile, Anderson Light and Power questions and that it pertain to the agenda item. Ken DeLabastide, Herald Bulletin Kim Townsend, Anderson Housing Authority Ms. Townsend introduced her team including Gary Gary Nicholson, CFO Anderson Housing Authority Nicholson, CFO Anderson Housing Authority (AHA) Kevin Sulc, Board Chairman, AHF and Kevin Sulc, AHA Board Chairman. Ms. Townsend Steve Scott, Garrison Frazier Development briefed members on the Lincolnshire Apartment Jamie Swain, Citizen Project including the acquisition and renovation of 330 Nancy Vaughn, United Way W. 12th Street formerly known as the Lincolnshire Stephanie Cochran, Citizen Apartments for much needed one-bedroom Paula Dalton, Citizen efficiencies. Mr. Steve Scott, Garrison Frazier Lindsay Barton, Citizen Development, gave a short presentation of the project Clint Kelly, Citizen Betty Knapp, Citizen and partnership between Garrison Frazier Lindsay Brown, Citizen Development, Meticulous Design and Architecture and James Grueser, Big Head Properties the Anderson Housing Authority. Mr. Scott stated extensive dollars would be needed for electrical OPEN PUBLIC MEETING service, roof and to reconvert HVC and plumbing in building. Brief discussion followed. ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM Mr. Symmes, at 5:00 pm., established a quorum with Mr. McGhee asked how many units would be available four (4) members present. for HUD assistance. Mr. Scott, no set aside units all would be eligible for both HUD assistance and market ELECTION OF OFFICER rates; it will be a first come first serve basis. Ms. Mr. Symmes notified members of Ms. Clemons Townsend started the project will actually be done departure from the Commission and opened under Anderson Housing Incorporated which is the nominations for Secretary. Mr. Eicks nominated Mr. AHA’s nonprofit organization. Brief discussion Davenport. Mr. Symmes asked two additional times followed. for nominations before closing the nominations. Mr. Symmes called for a vote; 4 yes, 0 no. Mr. Davenport accepted the nomination for Secretary. Mr. Symmes opened it up for questions from the audience. MINUTES Mr. Eicks moved to approve the January 12, 2021 James Grueser, local contractor, asked what the total minutes. Mr. Davenport seconded. Motion passed cost of the project was. Ms. Townsend stated the total unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. cost is projected to be 2.4M with a $770,000 ask from the City. Mr. Grueser stated the cost would roughly be $86,000 per unit which he, with his business, can now roughly put $75,000 into current properties in need of Ms. Cochran, citizen, asked if there were any investment and produce multiple rental spaces and assurances that Ms. Townsend’s level of care will offered the concept for future consideration. Brief continue if Ms. Townsend were to leave. Ms. Cochran discussion followed. Mr. Grueser asked if once the voiced her concern regarding security and the fact that project is done will it be generating taxes. Mr. many multi living projects are happening within a Nicholson stated yes, it would be placed back on the square mile of the downtown. Ms. Townsend stated tax rolls. Mr. Grueser asked if vouchers and market there are two board of directors and codes and rates be considered for a 50/50 situation where there regulations on a local and federal level involved that is an integration of both. Ms. Townsend stated the should bring some assurances but she cannot intent is to integrate market and voucher recipients guarantee anything but intends to put things in place and the need for one-bedroom apartments led to this that carry on beyond her tenure. Ms. Townsend stated project. Discussion followed. Mr. Nicholson stated a security cameras are in place in properties and single partnership LLC with Garrison Frazier is being additional lighting could help as well as neighborhood formed and will be the entity paying taxes. apps. Ms. Townsend stated it takes more than AHA but they want to be an asset. Discussion followed. Jamie Swain, resident 1200 block of W. 12th stated with no current occupants her family has felt safer with Ms. Dalton, citizen, asked where the smokers will go less foot traffic and expressed safety and health to smoke as many times access to the ally is concerns regarding the neighborhood and the prohibited by such activity and how the building will be potential new occupants. Ms. Swain asked how the policed as far as loitering and maintenance. Ms. units can be considered family units when they are Townsend stated the AHA does not own the alleyways one bedroom efficiencies, who benefits from the and sidewalks and can only enforce on AHA owned project and how are people going to be monitored for property. Ms. Townsend stated she is mindful of her elicit behavior. Ms. Townsend stated she challenges concerns but don’t have answers for all of them such the connection of crime to the section eight program as placement of dumpsters and 24 hour monitoring and invited the community to visit any of the facilities and some other things can’t be guaranteed. under AHA management. Ms. Townsend stated she looked at the last five years and only one person was Lindsay Barton, citizen, asked if the AHA currently a client of the Anderson Housing Authority that lived at offers any market rate apartments. Ms. Townsend Lincolnshire Apartments and there still was crime. responded yes. Ms. Barton asked if AHA would be Ms. Townsend stated the building being vacant the property managers or Garrison Frazier. Ms. attracts people squatting and an unsafe situation for Townsend responded AHA. Ms. Barton stated a lot of everyone. Discussion followed. Ms. Townsend stated crime already exists and asked what will you put in the ATA offers regular inspections, housing managers, place to help residents feel safe and what type of cameras on buildings and involvement with APL’s hours management will keep for the facility- 24-hour or multifamily crime reduction program. Ms. Townsend business hours. Mr. Scott stated the preference is to stated they have discussed having a police officer live secure the Lincolnshire as if it was a homeowner there and ATA does not allow drugs, has a program; limit access into building, logistics of trash nonsmoking policy, and does not tolerate trash or not to interfere with operation of neighbors, monitoring unauthorized live-ins. ATA has a screening process 24 hours a day. Ms. Barton asked if there would be for participants including background checks. Ms. an increased police presence given the vulnerable Swain asked what the timeline was. Mr. Scott stated population in the area. Mr. Eicks stated that issue the timeline is around 10-11 months for completion. would be a police issue and the Commission has no authority. Mr. Eicks went on to say it will be brought to Ms. Vaughn, United Way of Madison County, stated the attention of the police chief and patrols will be they are very concerned about lack of one bedroom increased. Ms. Barton asked when people move in units as stable housing is priority one for people to will there be community engagement events. Ms. move ahead. Ms. Vaughn offered support for the Townsend stated they have resident advisory boards, project. Ms. Vaughn asked since it is in a historical Christmas parties, giveaways, pantries at their current district will some standards be maintained and did it facilities and plan to have smaller town hall meetings raise the cost. Mr. Scott stated yes, there are costs to get more buy in for the project. added because of it’s historical nature and the age of the building. Page 2 Mr. Kelly, 13th Street resident, asked once approved, what steps will be taken for the sharing of ongoing concerns. Mr. Eicks suggested he call Ms. Townsend to discuss. Mr. Kelly asked if they had checked into other funding sources such as OCRA or historical preservation sources. Mr. Nicholson said they were in the process of reviewing. Ms. Knapp encouraged members to think about what is good for the people; it is mean to stack people in the building. Mr. Scott stated the units will be reconfigured; they currently are set up for 40 and will be changing to 28 units and moved from studios to one bedroom. Mr. Scott stated they are not stacking but bringing an historic building to assist with modern day needs. Discussion followed. Mr. Brown, citizen, thanked Ms. Townsend for her foresight and Mr. Eicks for speaking up for the project. For Consideration Resolution ARC01-21 Anderson Housing Authority Lincolnshire Project Mr. Eicks made a motion to approve Resolution ARC01-21 and Mr. McGhee seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. Meeting was adjourned at 6:42pm. Page 3