Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION October 11, 2021 PUBLIC MEETING Mr. Eicks moved to approve the invoices totaling 5:00 p.m. $73,620.72. Mr. Davenport seconded. A roll call vote Via Zoom Conferencing was taken. Mr. Symmes, yes MEMBERS PRESENT Mr. Eicks, yes Richard Symmes, President Mr. Davenport, yes Kenneth Davenport, Secretary Mr. Washington, yes David Eicks Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. Perry Washington BUSINESS STAFF PRESENT First Realty Amendment for Parking Lot Greg Winkler, ED Director Greg Winkler informed members of an amendment Karen Soetenga, Specialist extending the lease between the Commission and First Mike Austin, Commission Attorney Realty for the parking lot serving their building at 2828 Enterprise Drive. The current agreement allows for a OHTERS PRESENT three year renewal at the written request of First Realty. Doug Whitham, City Controller Mr. Winkler introduced Ms. Contos-Brooks, First Darren Grile, Anderson Light and Power Ken DeLaBastide, Herald Bulletin Realty, who gave an overview of the current leasee and Meredith Contos-Brooks, Central Management Group their activity at the building. Ms. Contos-Brooks stated Lindsey Brown, Citizen the client is doing some remodeling and First Realty is Rebecca Crumes, Anderson City Council getting ready to do some improvements to the parking Kim Townsend, Anderson Housing Authority lot and paint the exterior of the building. Ms. Contos- Brooks stated they are asking for a renewal extension OPEN PUBLIC MEETING with an option for two additional extensions which will coincide with the current lease which runs through ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM 2034. Mr. Symmes, at 5:03 pm., established a quorum with four (4) members present. Mr. Eicks made a motion to approve the amendment as presented and Mr. Davenport seconded. A roll call MINUTES vote was taken. Mr. Davenport moved to approve the September 14, Mr. Symmes, yes 2021 minutes as presented. Mr. Eicks seconded. A Mr. Eicks, yes roll call vote was taken. Mr. Davenport, yes Mr. Symmes, yes Mr. Washington, yes Mr. Eicks, yes Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. Mr. Davenport, yes Mr. Washington, yes Brief discussion followed. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. Approval of Bingham Square Inspector Mr. Davenport moved to approve the September 27th executive meeting minutes as presented. Mr. Eicks Mr. Winkler stated the City sought out qualified seconded. A roll call vote was taken. inspectors to inspect the condition of the Bingham Mr. Symmes, yes Square Apartments. Four companies were contacted, Mr. Eicks, yes three local and one out of Indianapolis. The Mr. Davenport, yes Indianapolis company was considerably high, one local Mr. Washington, yes did not respond, Ferguson Inspections came in at Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. 45.00 per unit plus the exterior and Loveless Inspections came in at 40.00 per unit and 400.00 for FINANCIALS / INVOICES exterior. Mr. Winkler stated he would like to have Commission members reviewed financials and approval for Lovelace Inspections so the work can invoices. begin immediately. Discussion followed.  agreement with the company is disingenuous when Mr. DeLaBastide asked who will pay for the inspection there are individuals that are elderly, disabled and and how the Anderson Housing Authority’s (AHA) children who need help now because of the condition of inspections will impact the new inspections, if at all. the building. Ms. Crumes stated these are not the kind Mr. Winkler stated the AHA’s inspections will not have of deals we need to engage in. Mr. Symmes stated he an impact and ARC will pay for the inspections. The was not saying we shouldn’t fight for them, but the ARC inspection will look at items specifically related to the has no legal means to help. Further discussion ARC’s agreement with Bingham Square. Brief followed. discussion followed. Ms. Townsend, Anderson Housing Authority, stated Mr. DeLaBastide asked if there is a time frame for they are working with residents to have utilities placed when Bingham will be finished with improvements. Mr. in their name and to find funders to assist, for not just Washington stated there was no plan for completion AHA individuals but for all the tenants. Ms. Townsend given and proceeded to detail several items Mr. Plichta, stated she will be in contact with the City concerning Property Management Group, stated would be done assistance. Brief discussion followed. Ms. Townsend that has not been done. Mr. Winkler stated the lack of stated the trash was picked up because she sent an work completed is the reason for the inspections and email requesting it be. Ms. Townsend informed once the inspections are complete a plan can be put in members the AHA tries to communicate through place so that Bingham does indeed live up to the regular channels with little success and if it’s hard for agreement. AHA it would be very hard for tenants stating there needs to be resolution for the tenant’s sake. Mr. Austin, Commission attorney, stated a June 1, 2021 Discussion followed. Mr. Symmes stated the City has completion date was provided in the agreement but the helped in public housing situations before and he is agreement deadline could be excused if there were sure will do it again. Mr. Symmes stated until matters beyond the developer’s control, including a inspections are done and we see where we are, pandemic. Mr. Austin stated a letter was sent out nothing can be done. stating Bingham Square was not in compliance with the agreement. Mr. Austin stated the inspection will Mr. Eicks made a motion to approve Loveless provide information that can establish a new deadline. Inspections to inspect Bingham Square Apartments Mr. Austin expressed appreciation for Mr. Washington and Mr. Washington seconded. A roll call vote was being actively involved. taken. Mr. Symmes, yes Mr. Washington stated residents had been notified they Mr. Eicks, yes will be expected to pay their own utilities starting in Mr. Davenport, yes November. Mr. Symmes stated that issue would be Mr. Washington, yes between the tenants and Bingham Square. Brief Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. discussion followed. Mr. Austin stated specific details should not be discussed in public meeting and the Mr. Symmes adjourned the meeting at 5:43 p.m. commission does not want to jump to any conclusions before information is collected and Bingham Square has the chance to respond. Brief discussion followed. Mr. Brown, citizen, asked what the consequence will be if Bingham Square does not get the work done after the inspections. Mr. Austin stated there is a project development agreement and taxpayer agreement in place and if there is a breach of either then the ARC has the right to enforce the payment of the bond principal and interest. Discussion followed. Ms. Crumes, Anderson City Council, stated the problems are not new and complaints have been given to Eicks and commission members. Ms. Crumes stated to say you are just concerned about the ARC’s Page 2