Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION December 17, 2024 PUBLIC MEETING TIF related, projects spanning from 2019- 2024 for 4:30 p.m. which they are seeking reimbursement. ED Conference Room, Room #105 120 East 8th Street Mr. McGhee asked why it has taken so long to request Anderson, IN 46016 the reimbursement. Mr. Whitman, City Controller stated it has been a communication issue between the MEMBERS PRESENT Controller’s office and Light and Power. Brief discussion Richard Symmes, President followed. Mr. McGhee asked why the businesses are Danny McGhee, Vice President not paying for the work. Mr. Syverson, acting Kenneth Davenport, Secretary Superintendent of Light and Power, stated the projects David Eicks, Member submitted are expenses related to commercial activity that are not normally paid by the business; an example STAFF PRESENT would be Light and Power pays for transformers, as that Greg Winkler, Economic Development Director Karen Soetenga, Economic Development is equipment that will be maintenanced by Light and Mike Austin, Commission Attorney Power directly. Mr. McGhee asked how this will not happen again. Mr. Whitman stated he and Paul will be OTHERS PRESENT meeting quarterly to communicate about projects so Mayor Thomas J. Broderick, Jr. that it will not happen again. Paul Syverson, Light and Power Doug Whitham, City Controller Mr. McGhee asked if the ARC is the only body being Jack Keesling, BOW Member approached for the reimbursement of funds. Mr. Rebecca Crumes, Citizen Syverson stated, yes. Mr. McGhee asked if ARPA funds could be used, Mr. Whitman, City Controller, stated OPEN PUBLIC MEETING electrical utilities are not allowed under federal guidelines. Brief discussion followed. Mr. Winkler ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM stated the projects listed involve new property tax Mr. Symmes established a quorum with four (4) revenue which provides the argument for being able to members present. reimburse. Mr. Davenport asked if everything is caught MINUTES up at this point. Mr. Whitman stated yes. Brief Mr. Davenport moved to approve the November 19, discussion followed. Mr. McGhee asked what projects 2024 meeting minutes as presented. Mr. Eicks are happening now that might come before the seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. Commission. Mr. Syverson stated they are moving a transmission on Park Road for SAIICA and doing work Mr. McGhee joined the meeting. for FITT on Raible Avenue. A brief discussion followed. FINANCIALS / INVOICES Mr. Davenport made a motion to approve the Light and Commission members reviewed financials and invoices Power reimbursement for TIF related projects in the to be paid. amount of $1,845,998.56 as submitted and Mr. Eicks seconded. Mr. Eicks moved to approve the invoices presented in the amount of $962,170.01. Mr. Davenport seconded. Brief discussion followed. Motion passed unanimously; Mr. McGhee asked if the motion does not pass, how the 4 yes, 0 no. items will get paid. Mr. Whitman stated it has already been paid by Light and Power. BUSINESS Motion passed; 3 yes, 1 no. Request from Light and Power – Reimbursement for Richard Symmes, yes TIF related projects Danny McGhee, no Mr. Winkler briefed members on request from Municipal Kenneth Davenport, yes Light and Power for various Economic Development, David Eicks, yes Mr. McGhee stated he opposed paying bills going back project is certifying the work is being done. Brief to 2019. Mr. McGhee informed members he would be discussion followed. inclined to pay for 2024 or possibly 2023 but feels Light and Power should deal with anything prior to that as a Mr. Eicks made a motion to approve Draw #11 for the consequence of the miscommunication. KennMar Project in the amount of $406,011.53 and Mr. Davenport seconded. Motion passed; 4 yes, 0 no. Action on Purchase of 2713 Nichol Avenue – Settlemire land parcels Ms. Crumes asked whose responsibility is the street Mr. Winkler stated 2713 lies between the former Clark going back to the Glazebrook’s Funeral Home. Mr. Station, owned by the ARC, and Scampy’s. The Eicks stated he believes it is a drive belonging to the appraisals came in at $50,000 and $48,000 and Mr. funeral home but the City Engineer can confirm that. Settlemire is willing to take $49,000. Mr. Winkler stated since it sets adjacent to the property owned by the Meeting was adjourned at 5:13 pm. ARC, acquiring the property would make it more marketable, adding value to the Commission. Discussion followed. Mr. McGhee asked if an environmental study has been completed. Mr. Winkler stated no, the Clark Station cleared that hurdle but the Commission should probably ask for a Phase 1 and a survey as part of closing. Mr. McGhee asked who would be responsible for the cost. Mr. Winkler stated that would be negotiated through legal counsel. Mr. Austin stated many times it is the seller. Brief discussion followed. Mr. McGhee made a motion to approve the purchase of 2713 Nichol Avenue from Mr. Settlemire in the amount of $49,000 with Mr. Settlemire paying for a phase 1 and a survey. Mr. Davenport seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. Action on Draw #1 1 – KennMar Project Mr. Winkler stated Draw #11 was reviewed by Mike Montgomery, KRM, and he submitted inspection notes. Mr. Montgomery recommended payment in full. Commission members reviewed inspection notes. Discussion followed. Mr. McGhee stated he is worried about the paint being paid twice. Mr. Winkler stated this is the first time he has seen anything that is of concern. Brief discussion followed. Mr. McGhee asked if the building commissioner comes to inspect throughout the project. Mr. Eicks stated they come in as work is being done and will have a full inspection when work is complete. Brief discussion followed. Mr. McGhee asked how to get a punch list established. Mr. Eicks stated a punch list is created at the end of the project which Needler’s architect will provide. Mr. Eicks went on to say the Commission hired Mr. Montgomery to be their eyes and make sure things are being completed. Mr. Winkler stated he would talk to Mr. Montgomery about working with their architect to make sure a punch list is completed. Mr. Winkler stated the architect for the Page 2