Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES OF THE LAFAYETTE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING March 27, 2014 Board of Works Room, City Hall 11:00 am ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS: Mary Lundstrom; Donald J. Teder; John Thieme, Jr.; Jos Holman and Jim Terry CITY OFFICIALS: City Clerk, Cindy Murray; Ed Chosnek, City Attorney; Mike Jones, Controller; and Dennis Carson, Economic Development Director. STAFF: Margy Deverall, City Planner; and Nancy Hendricks, Administrative Assistant. GUESTS: Chris Morisse-Vizza, Journal & Courier Welcome and Call to Order President John Thieme, Jr. welcomed everyone to the meeting, noted that a quorum was present, and opened the meeting of the Lafayette Redevelopment Commission. Approval of the minutes for the February 27, 2014 meeting Donald J. Teder moved to approve the minutes of the February 27, 2014 Redevelopment Commission meeting. Jos Holman seconded. The motion passed. Professional Contract Dennis Carson introduced the contract with DelMar Software Development LLC. This contract allows for software development to market MatchBOX membership and launch the Greater LaLa campaign. All services will be complete within forty-five days. Jim Terry moved to approve the contract with DelMar. Jos Holman seconded. The motion passed. Director’s Report Dennis reported on the announcement by GE to locate their aviation engine production facility in Lafayette and thanked the commission members for their ongoing work which has attracted major industries to seek location in Lafayette. GE has an aggressive time line in order to meet over 6,000 advance orders. The schedule is to open in 2015. Local hiring for construction and production is expected. In response to questions by the commissioners: Dennis reported that the delay in construction for the development at the Home Hospital site is due to the extended winter season; and acknowledged that the new laws regarding assessed value change and TIF district legacy areas are of concern and that HJ Umbaugh and Associates will be meeting with the Commission soon. Jos Holman moved to accept the Director’s Report. Mary Lundstrom seconded. The motion passed. Approve March claims Jim Terry moved to approve $1,003,432.99 in claims for payment. Mary Lundstrom seconded. The motion passed. Public Comment/ Adjournment There were no additional comments from the public. Jim Terry moved to adjourn the meeting. Donald J. Teder seconded. The meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Hendricks, Recording Secretary Approved, _____________________________________________________ Secretary, Lafayette Redevelopment Commission