Zionsville Redevelopment Commission (ZRDC)

ZIONSVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MEMORANDA FOR Monday, September 23, 2013 at 6:30pm Zionsville Town Hall-Community Meeting Room 1100 West Oak Street Members Present: Mark Plassman, President, Brad Johnson, Vice-President, and Craig Anderson, Secretary, and Jim Longest. Also Present: Kim Blanchet, Town Attorney, Ed Mitro, Town Manager, Wayne DeLong, AICP, Director of Planning & Economic Development, Bryan Brackemyre, Director of the Boone County Economic Development Commission A. Opening a. Call meeting to order-President Mark Plassman called the meeting to order at 6:30pm b. Review of Memorandum of the September 23, 2013 meeting (Memorandum is available). 1. Action Taken: Craig Anderson noted one correction, state “as to progress”. A motion was made by Craig Anderson to approve the August 26, 2013 Memorandum, as corrected. The motion was seconded by Brad Johnson. B. Old Business a. Micro-Loan Program discussion. Mark Plassman summarized a memo prepared by Luke Phenicie which informed the RDC that members of the Micro-Loan committee met with members of the Town Council to discuss the program and potential changes to the program. Potential changes to the program will be integrated into the program. b. Redevelopment Area project update. Wayne DeLong offered an update on projects within and near the TIF area (and provided a written report). Paul Kite offered an update on the project meetings pertaining to the former Dow site. c. Z-App update: Brad Johnson offered an update on efforts to update the Z-App. d. Budget: Ed Mitro indicated that the proposed RDC budget has integrated into the overall projected 2014 Town budget and has been considered by Boone County. It is anticipated to be adopted by the Town on October 28 (at a special meeting of the Town Council). e. Naming of the business park: A list of suggested names was distributed to the membership for discussion. The name Creekside Corporate Park at Zionsville was selected. 1. Action Taken: After some discussion a motion was made by Mark Plassman to approve the name. The motion was seconded by Craig Anderson. C. New Business a. HWC/CBBEL proposal: This item was tabled to the October meeting. b. Vacation of old 106th Street: Ed Mitro updated the membership as to status of the vacation process. In summary this matter will be discussed by the Town Council on October 7, 2013. c. Boone County EDC update: Bryan Brackemyre offered an update on potential expansions and new projects. D. Other Business a. Harris Water Line Easement: Ed Mitro indicated that Harris FLP required a water line easement across land which the RDC owns (parallel to 106th Street) and presented an easement document prepared by Matt Price. 1. Action Taken: After some discussion a motion was made by Brad Johnson to accept the easement document subject to Town Legal Counsel approval of the document. The motion was seconded by Craig Anderson. b. Dax Norton Resignation: Mark Plassman indicated that Dax Norton resigned from his position with the RDC, effective September 23, 2013, due to conflicts of interest (based on new employment). c. Adjourn The next meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for Monday October 28, 2013 at 6:30pm Respectfully Submitted, Craig Anderson, Secretary