Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION December 14, 2021 PUBLIC MEETING Mr. Davenport moved to approve the invoices totaling 5:00 p.m. $1,030,767.06. Mr. Washington seconded. A roll call Via Zoom Conferencing vote was taken. Mr. Symmes, yes MEMBERS PRESENT Mr. McGhee, yes Richard Symmes, President Mr. Davenport, yes Danny McGhee, Vice President Mr. Washington, yes Kenneth Davenport, Secretary Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. Perry Washington BUSINESS STAFF PRESENT Change Orders for MLK Paving Project Greg Winkler, ED Director Mr. Winkler stated Mr. House, City Engineer, was not Karen Soetenga, Specialist present at the meeting to discuss. Mr. Washington Mike Austin, Commission Attorney made a motion to table the change orders for MLK Paving Project and Mr. McGhee seconded. OHTERS PRESENT A roll call vote was taken. Darren Grile, Anderson Light and Power Mr. Symmes, yes Ken DeLaBastide, Herald Bulletin Mr. McGhee, yes Counselor Crumes Mr. Davenport, yes Mr. Washington, yes OPEN PUBLIC MEETING Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM Mr. Winkler stated Mr. House had one other item he Mr. Symmes, at 5:04 pm., established a quorum with needed to discuss concerning the storm sewer three (3) members present. replacement at 2810 Nichol Avenue, the former Marsh Store. Mr. Winkler informed members the line is MINUTES crushed causing water issues. Brief discussion Mr. Davenport moved to approve the November 9, followed. Mr. McGhee asked if a third bid could be 2021 minutes as presented. Mr. Washington obtained. Mr. Symmes said it should be asked if a third seconded. A roll call vote was taken. bid can be obtained. Discussion followed. Mr. Symmes, yes Mr. Davenport, yes MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Washington, yes Mr. Washington stated all those applying for our Motion passed unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. business or funds should be vetted and the Commission given a symnopsis on their credit and Mr. Symmes stated Bingham Square Apartment project reputation. Mr. Washington stated he was making a will not be discussed and an Executive meeting of the recommendation no decisions to be made before Anderson Redevelopment Commission will be held on vetting takes place. Monday, December 20, 2021 at 4:00pm to discuss compliance issues concerning the Project Agreement with P.R. Bingham LLC. Members to attend will include Counselor Crumes stated she understood the the Commissioners, Greg Winkler and Mike Austin, Commission was not going to discuss Bingham Square Commission attorney. but there is a young lady that would like to tell the Commission something. Mr. Symmes stated the young Mr. McGhee joined the meeting. lady could do it next month. Discussion followed. FINANCIALS / INVOICES Mr. Griles, Anderson Light and Power, read a comment Commission members reviewed financials and from the audience stating “I understand the invoices. Commission is not going to talk about it tonight but the citizens have a right to know so why isn’t anyone talking about it and why has it been taken off the agenda the last few months. Mr. Symmes replied the Commission is not against anyone and funds were initially made available in an effort to make a situation better. Mr. Symmes stated the Commission is not ready to make any decision as they are waiting on legal to share more at the Executive Session Monday at 4:00pm. Mr. Symmes stated he couldn’t stress enough that people can’t be stating things at a public meeting that we don’t know are facts. Mr. McGhee stated the public needs to know that both legal sides need to determine what’s going on before anything can be brought to the public. Mr. McGhee stated it’s not that the Commission is not working on it but are being advised by counsel to allow them to do their due diligence. Mr. McGhee made a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 5:19pm Page 2