Zionsville Redevelopment Commission (ZRDC)

Meeting Minutes Redevelopment Commission 6:30pm - January 14, 2013 Town Hall – Community Room Meeting was called to Order at 6:30pm by Mark Plassman. Members present were Craig Anderson, Mark Plassman, Brad Johnson, Town Manager Ed Mitro, Director of Planning & Economic Development Wayne DeLong, and Counsel Andy Buroker. Meeting was called to order by Mark Plassman at 6:30pm. The first order of business was the swearing in of new member Brad Johnson. Ed Mitro administered the Oath to Brad Johnson. The second order of business was the election of officers. Mark Plassman motioned to nominate Mike Latz as President. Craig Anderson seconded the motion. Unanimous vote of approval of members present. Craig Anderson motioned to nominate Mark Plassman as Vice-President Brad Johnson seconded the motion. Unanimous vote of approval of members present. Discussion occurred regarding the offices of Secretary and Treasurer. It was decided to revisit those during the next meeting. Under Dow and Old Business, selection of the school site was the next item up for discussion. Andy Buroker offered an explanation of the conversation and indicated George Summers with Rockland was in attendance and can provide additional details. George Summers indicated that the school’s first choice of sites utilizes too much street frontage. Rockland has meet with the school and has proposed three alternative sites. Resolution to this question is anticipated to be reached yet this week. With resolution, new legal descriptions would be drafted and would be reviewed at the January 28, 2013 meeting of the RDC. Under Dow and Old Business, an update on Environmental Testing was offered. It was indicated that August Mack was seeking a Change Order of $7,875.00 related to suspect issues which the Town needs to be advised. It was indicated that Brian Williams of August Mack would attend the January 28, 2013 meeting if August Mack was ready to present its summary. Hearing no further discussion, Craig Anderson motioned to approve the Change Order for $7,875.00. Brad Johnson seconded the motion. Unanimous vote of approval of members present. Under Dow and Old Business, the Rockland Development Agreement was next up for discussion. Andy Buroker offered that changes suggested by John Tousley and Craig Anderson were made. The document also incorporates changes suggested by Rockland and George Summers offered additional comment. RDC members were asked that they provide any additional comments on the document to Andy Buroker between now and the next meeting. Under Dow and Old Business, timing of the transaction was discussed. Primarily this is based on the forthcoming August Mack work product and then discussions with Dow. January 30 is the end of the due diligence period and a closing is targeted for mid February. The potential for an extension was discussed but should not be assumed. Moving forward, the creation of the draft report was encouraged. Further under Old Business, the Harris/Teays Office Building Agreement was tabled to a future meeting. A request was made related to the status of Bubs. It was indicated that updates to the plans have been received and are being reviewed by the staff. Further under Old Business, the Harris Personal guarantee agreement was discussed next. Per Andy Buroker, any agreement would be executed concurrently with clarified Economic Development Agreement. Under new business, Wayne DeLong updated the RDC on the bidding activity associated with both the Bennett Parkway extension and the 106th Street Water/Sewer line and provided the bid tabulations (each attached as a part of the minutes). As for the 2012 Annual Report, it was indicated that Mike Latz could possibly prepare the report which is due at the end of the month. Alternatively, Ed Mitro and Mark Plassman will prepare the report. Hearing no further business, a motion was made by Craig Anderson to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded by Brad Johnson. Meeting ended 7:30 pm.