Meeting Minutes HIGHLAND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION STUDY SESSION MINUTES MARCH 20, 2006 The Highland Redevelopment Commission (RC) met in Study Session on Monday, March 20, 2006, at 7:05 PM in the Council Chambers meeting room on the first floor of the Highland Municipal Building, 3333 Ridge Road, Highland, Indiana. The meeting was called to order by President Bernie Zemen. The minutes were prepared by Cecile Petro, Redevelopment Director. ROLL CALL: Present on silent roll call were Commissioners: Bernie Zemen, Daniel Dernulc, Robert Helmer, Mark Herak, and Joseph Wszolek. Also in attendance were Director Cecile Petro and members of the public. Clerk-Treasurer Michael Griffin entered the study session later into the meeting. GENERAL SUBSTANCE OF THE STUDY SESSION Neighborhoods Inc. and expansion of the Best House on The Block Contest The Redevelopment Commission discussed the generous $7,000.00 donation from an anonymous donor. As a result of the discussion, the Redevelopment Director was directed to meet with the Director Neighborhoods Inc. to expand the program. Attorney Westland will present an Addendum to the current contract with Neighborhoods Inc. (signed on March 8, 2006) at the next public meeting. Loan Fair The Redevelopment Director reported that twelve lenders including banks, mortgage lenders, and community groups will provide financial information to the residents on April 22, 2006 at the Lincoln Center between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM. The purpose of the Loan Fair is to provide residents with financial information to fix up and repair their homes. Some lenders will provide specials for this event. Beautification Program with Library and Purdue Calumet Extension The Redevelopment Director provided information on the steady increase in the number of participants for each of the past four programs. The number of participants has increased from 38, 42, 51 to 62. She also reported that a Chicago television company, Fox, may do a feature on the program. Redevelopment District Loan Program As of this meeting, one application has been received at the Redevelopment Commission Office for the Redevelopment District Loan. The Redevelopment Commission appointed a review committee made up of the Town Manager, the Clerk-Treasurer, and the Redevelopment Director to review the applications and bring a recommendation to the Commission. Comprehensive Plan for the Redevelopment District The Redevelopment Director provided information on the progress of the one-on-one interviews conducted by Arsh Group. Arsh Group will also conduct a Community Consultation Public Forum on March 29, 2006 at 7:00 PM at the Lincoln Center. The Commission requested that a notice be given to the public and media stating that the Redevelopment Commission will attend, but no action will be taken during the Community Forum. It was also suggested that the boundaries of the Redevelopment District be rewritten. Riverfront Development District This issue was tabled after discussion. Wi-Fi The Redevelopment Commission discussed an invoice issued by CBL for the wi-fi management station and client bridges for connection to the wi-fi service. The RC directed the RC Director to list this item on the claims docket for the next public meeting. Redevelopment Commission future appointments This item was tabled for future discussion Minutes of March 4, 2006 and March 8, 2006 The Redevelopment Commission reviewed the minutes from the previous meetings of March 4 and 8, 2006. They will be ready for action on the Public Meeting of April 3, 2006. Hammond Agreement and Bond Discussion among Commission members ensued regarding the repayment of the bond and bond proceeds. The Commission decided to hold a Public Meeting on April 17, 2006 to take action on the bond. The Public Meeting will be at 7:00 PM and a Study Session will precede the meeting at 6:30 PM. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 PM. BACK TO MAIN MENU