Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION April 13, 2021 PUBLIC MEETING the current price schedule. Mr. Winkler stated they 5:00 p.m. have done a great job of mowing ARC owned Via Zoom Conferencing properties and are very responsive. Mr. Washington asked if the Commission normally puts the contract MEMBERS PRESENT out for bid. Mr. Austin informed members it is a service Richard Symmes, President contract therefore does not require it be put out for Kenneth Davenport, Secretary quotes; the Commission went over and beyond what David Eicks they needed to do in 2018. Perry Washington STAFF PRESENT Mr. Davenport made a motion to approve a one-year Greg Winkler, ED Director extension of the current contract with Select Lawn Karen Soetenga, Specialist Services at the same rate for the 2021 season and Mr. Mike Austin, Commission Attorney Eicks seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. OHTERS PRESENT Doug Whitham, City Controller Agricultural Lease of property at Exit 226 Darren Grile, Anderson Light and Power Mr. Winkler stated the agricultural lease with Bruce Lori Sylvester, CATS Land Farms Inc. for tillable acres owned by the ARC Anikka King, Economic Development Dept near Exit 226 is in need of an extension. Mr. Winkler stated grain prices are not what they were in 2018 OPEN PUBLIC MEETING when the contract was originally awarded and the current lease rate of $226.00 is a good price. Mr. ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM Winkler stated Mr. Land has done an excellent job Mr. Symmes, at 5:00 pm., established a quorum with three (3) members present. farming the property and has taken good care of it. Mr. Winkler stated it was late enough in the season MINUTES that if the Commission were to go out for another Mr. Eicks moved to approve the March 9, 2021 and Request for Quote it would be too late to get a crop in. March 23, 2021 minutes. Mr. Davenport seconded. Brief discussion followed. Mr. Austin stated it is a little Motion passed unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. unusual and if it were earlier in the year the Commission would put out a RFP; it makes sense to Mr. Washington joined the meeting. extend this year and put it out for proposals next year. Mr. Symmes stated he owns acreage in Elwood and FINANCIALS / INVOICES $226.00 per acre is more than fair. Commission members reviewed financials and invoices. Mr. Winkler stated the first invoice for the Mr. Washington made a motion to approve a one-year construction of the bus terminal was among the invoices. Mr. Symmes stated the Commission extension of the agricultural lease with Bruce Land previously committed 1.5M towards the project. Brief Farms Inc for tillable acreage at Exit 226 at the rate of discussion followed. $226.00 per acre and Mr. Davenport seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. Mr. Washington moved to approve the invoices as submitted. Mr. Eicks seconded. Motion passed Nestle Rail Spur unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. Mr. Winkler briefed members on Nestle’s request to add a third line on the south side of the existing spur. BUSINESS Mr. Winkler stated the Commission owns the Mowing of ARC owned Properties infrastructure and the ground. The additional line Mr. Winkler informed members the current contract would be used for car storage. Mr. Winkler stated with Select Lawn Services was only renewable Nestle will pay for the design, construction and through the 2000 season and would need an inspection of the rail line and then would dedicate it extension for the 2021 season. Extension would be at back to the Commission. Mr. Winkler informed members there was discussion concerning selling the spur to Nestle, however, John Paul owns prime property adjacent and selling the spur would significantly limit options in the future. Brief discussion followed. Mr. Austin stated he provided a draft outline of an agreement giving permission to proceed. Mr. Austin added it seems to be a win win for everyone. Brief discussion followed. Mr. Washington made a motion to proceed with a comprehensive written agreement allowing Nestle to proceed with the construction of a third rail spur to be dedicated to the Anderson Redevelopment Commission upon completion and Mr. Davenport seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Winkler informed members of a roof issue at the former Baxter Control building, 2691 Nichol Avenue. Mr. Winkler asked to have estimates gathered for the repair. A consensus was reached to gather estimates. Mr. Winkler stated the Anderson School Board meetings are at the same time as the Commission’s meeting and Ms. Airhart is not able to make most meetings. Brief discussion followed. Mr. Washington stated he already had planned for the second Tuesday every month on his calendar. Ms. Anikka King, Economic Development Department, asked commission if the monies set aside for the Edgewood Plaza project from the Nestle Tax Abatement could be used for planning. Brief discussion followed. Mr. Symmes stated it would need to be checked into. Mr. Washington stated he would read the abatement paperwork and submit a proposal. Mr. Davenport made a motion to adjourn at 5:28pm. Page 2