Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION July 13, 2021 PUBLIC MEETING Clark Station. Mr. Winkler stated the quotes are 5:00 p.m. under $75,000 making it unnecessary to go out for Via Zoom Conferencing bids. Quotes included Cox Recycling for $11,870.00 and Roofing Systems of Indiana for $24,675.00. Brief MEMBERS PRESENT discussion followed. Richard Symmes, President Danny McGhee, Vice President Mr. Eicks moved to approve the demolition quote from Kenneth Davenport, Secretary Cox Recycling in the amount of $11,870.00 for 2717 David Eicks Nichol Avenue. Mr. Washington seconded. Perry Washington Mr. McGhee asked if bids included everything needed STAFF PRESENT and if there would be a chance for additional change Greg Winkler, ED Director orders. Mr Eicks stated the only item that could come Karen Soetenga, Specialist up that is not covered in the bid is an issue of additional asbestos being found that may not come up OHTERS PRESENT with the initial inspection at which time the company Mayor Thomas J. Broderick, Jr. would come back for the cost of removing the Doug Whitham, City Controller additional asbestos. Mr. McGhee asked if both bids Neal McKee, Water Superintendent inspected for asbestos. Mr. Winkler stated he Matt House, City Engineer believed so and if additional were detected they would Darren Grile, Anderson Light and Power need to come back to the commission with a change Lori Sylvester, CATS order. Ken DeLaBastide, Herald Bulletin Mike Montgomery, KRM Architecture Roll call vote was taken. Motion passed unanimously; Lori Young, Design Engineer, Courier and Assoc 5 yes, 0 no. Jerry Bridges, MCCOG Request for additional funds for the construction of OPEN PUBLIC MEETING the Anderson Transit Center. Ms. Sylvester, CATS, reviewed a request for ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM Mr. Symmes, at 5:03 pm., established a quorum with additional funds for the Anderson Transit Center. An five (5) members present. amendment is being requested for $3,317,111 requiring a 20% match with federal funds covering MINUTES $2,653,689. Ms. Sylvester stated some local funds Mr. Eicks moved to approve the May 11, 2021 minutes have been identified for the match but there remains a as presented. Mr. McGhee seconded. Motion passed need for $167,000.00 and is being requested of the unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. commission. Mayor Broderick introduced Matthew House the new Mr. Washington inquired about Resolution ARC12-18 Anderson City Engineer. Brief discussion followed. which states the ARC’s approval of an amount not to exceed 1.5M. Mr. Whitman stated the approval of the FINANCIALS / INVOICES additional request would amend the original Commission members reviewed financials and resolution. Brief discussion followed. invoices. Mr. Eicks moved to approve an additional $167,000 in Mr. Eicks moved to approve the invoices totaling matching funds for the transit center amendment. Mr. $291,707.20. Mr. McGhee seconded. Motion passed Davenport seconded. unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. BUSINESS Mr. DeLaBastide, Herald Bulletin, asked what the additional funds will be used for. Mayor Broderick Consideration of two quotes for the demolition of the stated the archeological dig that originally was former Clark Station, 2717 Nichol Ave. estimated at $8,000 ended up revealing issues that Mr. Winkler advised members of two quotes received required additional digging that ended up costing for the demolition of 2717 Nichol Avenue, the former $800,000 which is the primary purpose of the amendment. Fortunately, the federal government will pick up the majority of the cost. Brief discussion followed. Roll call vote was taken. Motion passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. Request for additional funds for the well installation in Lafayette Township. Mr. Neal, Water Superintendent, briefed members on the study authorized as part of the well improvements at Lafayette Township. Mr. Neal stated the Commission had approved the project in the amount of $1,193,000 in January, however, study has shown an upsizing in the water main from 12” to 20” could provide full capacity for the City in that both wells could run simultaneously rather than separately after improvements are made. Mr. Neal stated cost of material have also increased. Additional funds being requested for upgrade is $420.000. Mr. Washington asked if the upgrade provides a fail- safe. Mr. Neal stated yes, there is an added benefit of redundancy. Mr. Washington stated the water department has realized a profit of over 3M for 2020. Mr. Whitman stated it is traditional for improvements related to Economic Development projects as well as future projects to come to the commission for funds. Mr. Whitman further stated this project is beneficial in that it provides more capacity. Discussion followed. Mr. Eicks moved to approve an increase of $420,000 for the Lafayette Township well improvements. Mr. Davenport seconded. Roll call vote was taken Motion passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. Mr. Washington requested to receive agenda and material earlier than currently being received to be able to have time to review and conduct due diligence, preferably two weeks. Brief discussion followed. Mr. McGhee made a motion to adjourn at 5:12 p.m. Page 2