Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION June 4, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING price discussed at May’s ARC meeting, $120,000. Mr. 5:45 p.m. Austin briefed members on the standard commercial ED Conference Room, Room #105 real estate agreement which addresses title insurance, 120 East 8th Street survey to be paid by the Commission, closing costs to Anderson, IN 46016 be split and taxes to be prorated. Fidelity Title will handle paperwork. Mr. Austin stated the agreement is MEMBERS PRESENT set up for Mr. Symmes to sign as President of the Richard Symmes, President Commission. Brief discussion followed. Mr. Symmes Danny McGhee, Vice President asked Mr. Winkler to get all pertinent environmental Kenneth Davenport, Secretary documents from IDEM including covenants and letters. David Eicks Larry Savage Mr. Eicks made a motion to approve the purchase Joanna Collette, ACSC Non-voting Member agreement for 1415 Raible Avenue in the amount of $120,000 as presented and Mr. Davenport seconded. STAFF PRESENT Motion passed; 4 yes and 1 no vote cast by Larry Greg Winkler, ED Director Karen Soetenga, ED Dept Savage. Mike Austin, Commission Attorney Action on use of ARC owned property on Indian Trail OHTERS PRESENT Parkway near Kennedy Crossing Bridge Doug Whitham, City Controller Mr. Winkler stated Kenneth Oliver is requesting use of Rebecca Crumes, Citizen Kennedy Crossing Bridge and the adjacent parcel on Samardeep Singh, owner of 1415 Raible Ave. June 23rd to hold a Blessing Event in remembrance of his son including a rally to stop gun violence and the OPEN PUBLIC MEETING use of fentanyl. Brief discussion followed. Mr. McGhee stated he would not allow any event without event ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM insurance. Mr. Symmes, at 5:45 pm., established a quorum with five (6) members present. After a brief discussion Mr. Davenport made a motion to table the request for use of ARC owned property until MINUTES more information is gathered and Mr. Savage Mr. Davenport moved to approve the May 14, 2024 minutes as presented. Mr. Eicks seconded. Motion seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. Action on Madison County Economic Development FINANCIALS / INVOICES invoice – Property Development Expenses Commission members reviewed financials and invoices Mr. Winkler stated the Commission was supplied a map to be paid. Brief discussion followed. that outlines properties located in the TIF area that are heavily marketed for future development. Properties Mr. Eicks moved to approve the invoices presented in include Eagle Park, Orchard Park Aubrey, Orchard Park the amount of $174,606.11. Mr. Davenport seconded. Beechboard, Orchard Park Mort, Orchard Park North Motion passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. and Flagship Park Mort. Mr. Winkler stated as the City is responding to proposals from companies looking to BUSINESS locate in Anderson certain information is expected to be Action on Executive Session matters, if needed. provided including: A Phase 1 Environmental Study, an Mr. Symmes stated no action was needed as a result of ALTA survey, Wetland Delineation and certain Geotech the Executive Session held to discuss pending litigation. information. Brief discussion followed. Mr. Winkler stated the parcels mentioned have the ability to double Action on Purchase Agreement for 1415 Raible what the TIF produces currently. Avenue Mr. Austin, Commission Attorney, briefed members on purchase agreement for 1415 Raible Avenue for the Mr. McGhee made a motion to approve the invoice in the amount of $82,744.00 for property development expenses and Mr. Savage seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. Action on Environmental Laboratories Quote – Water Testing Mr. Winkler stated the City is working with a company interested in the Orchard Park with certain water quality standards. Mr. Winkler informed members of Quote from Environmental Laboratories providing lab work to supply the company with the information they need. Brief discussion followed. Mr. McGhee made a motion to approve Environmental Laboratories quote for $580.00 for water testing and Mr. Savage seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. Ms. Crumes, citizen asked if there was an update on Bingham Square. Mr. Symmes stated no, not at this time. Ms. Crumes asked if the ARC was working on a program with the Anderson schools. Ms. Collette stated the schools have not asked for anything monetarily at this point. Meeting was adjourned at 6:11 pm. Page 2