Redevelopment Advisory Commission

CITY OF HENDERSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES August 26, 2014 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Richard Serfas called the Redevelopment Agency Advisory Commission to order at 4:00 p.m. in the Annex Conference Room, City Hall Annex, 280 Water Street, Henderson, Nevada. II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL MaryAnne Cruzado, Recording Secretary, confirmed the meeting had been noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law by posting the Agenda three working days prior to the meeting at City Hall, Henderson Convention Center, Green Valley Police Substation, and Fire Station No. 86. Present: Chairman Richard Serfas Mark McGinty Stan Southwick Laura Jane Spina John Vanderploeg Excused: Tom Foster Dave Johnson Staff: MaryAnne Cruzado, Admin Assistant III Tedie Jackson, Council and Commission Services Reporter Rory Robinson, Sr. Assistant City Attorney Michelle Romero, Redevelopment Manager Gue Guest: Tim Griswald, resident Redevelopment Agency Advisory Commission Page 2 of 3 August 26, 2014 – Minutes III. PUBLIC COMMENT No comments were presented by the public. IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA Item 2 is continued indefinitely. (Motion) Mr. Vanderploeg introduced a motion to accept the agenda as amended. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Serfas declared the motion carried. V. NEW BUSINESS 1 MINUTES REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 22, 2014 Adopt the minutes of the City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency Advisory Commission meeting of July 22, 2014. (Motion) Mr. McGinty introduced a motion to adopt the minutes of July 22, 2014, as presented. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Serfas declared the motion carried. 2 REVISIONS TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT POLICY NUMBER 500-05, LOAN WRITE OFF POLICY Adopt the revisions to the Redevelopment Agency Financial Management Policy 500-05, Loan Write Off Policy. (Action) This item was continued indefinitely. 3 FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM LOAN TO GRANT PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT MODIFICATIONS Approve the Facade Improvement Program Loan to Grant Participant Agreement Modifications. Michelle Romero, Redevelopment Manager, presented a summary of this item, and noted that staff is asking ten existing participants to come into compliance with the current loan conditions. Redevelopment Agency Advisory Commission Page 3 of 3 August 26, 2014 – Minutes Responding to a question as to how individuals will be notified, Ms. Romero explained that staff will personally contact each individual. She noted that this will not affect participants who are not trying to sell their property. (Motion) Mr. McGinty introduced a motion to approve the modifications to all ten Façade Improvement Program Loan-to Grant participant agreements pursuant to the Loan Modification Agreement, and authorize the release and reconveyance of the associated deeds of trust and release of other recorded loan documents. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Serfas declared the motion carried. VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS There were no Chairman or member comments presented. VII. SET NEXT MEETING The next meeting was set for September 23, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT Tim Griswald, 15 Colorado Way, asked what the vision is for the Townsite area. He expressed concern that there is a lack of cohesiveness throughout City departments regarding various issues. Ms. Spina replied that the redevelopment effort is to help create more beautified areas and remove blight. She agreed that the City has folks working towards different directions, but believes there are opportunities to improve the Townsite area. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to be discussed, the meeting was adjourned at 4:11 p.m. Respectfully submitted, __________________________ Tedie Jackson, Council and Commission Services Reporter