Meeting Minutes HIGHLAND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION STUDY SESSION MINUTES APRIL 17, 2006 The Highland Redevelopment Commission met in Study Session on Monday, April 17, 2006, at 6:50 PM in the downstairs Council Chambers within the Municipal Building at 3333 Ridge Road, Highland, Indiana. The Study Session was called to order by Commissioner Bernie Zeman. 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 Clerk-Treasurer Michael Griffin and Attorney David Westland. GENERAL SUBSTANCE OF THE PUBLIC FORUM Redevelopment Commissioners reviewed the agenda for the Public Meeting including the Public Hearing regarding an additional appropriation for the bond. Resolution 2006-08: Highland Redevelopment Commission Additional Appropriation Resolution and Resolution 2006-07: Highland Redevelopment Commission Bond Resolution were discussed. ADJOURNMENT: The Study Session was adjourned at 7:00 PM for the Public Meeting. HIGHLAND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING APRIL 17, 2006 The Highland Redevelopment Commission met in a Public Meeting on April 17, 2006 at 7:10 PM in the downstairs Council Chambers within the Municipal Building at 3333 Ridge Road, Highland, Indiana. Redevelopment Commission President Bernie Zemen called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL: Present on roll call were Redevelopment Commissioners Bernie Zemen, Dan Dernulc, Robert Helmer, Mark Herak and Joseph Wszolek. Also in attendance were Attorney David Westland and Clerk Treasurer Michael Griffin. Taking minutes for the meeting was Redevelopment Director Cecile Petro. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND GENERAL ORDERS: 1. PUBLIC HEARING Redevelopment Commission President Zemen called the Public Hearing to Order. The Public Hearing was called to Consider the Appropriation of an Amount not to Exceed $2.125 million from the Proceeds of the Commission’s Redevelopment District Bonds of 2006. Attorney Westland verified the proof of publication. Redevelopment Commissioner Zemen opened the Hearing for public comments. No written or verbal comments were received. 2. RESOLUTION 2006-08: HIGHLAND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION Redevelopment Commissioner Herak made a motion to approve Resolution 2006-08. Redevelopment Commissioner Dernulc seconded the motion. After Discussion by the Redevelopment Commissioners, the motion was approved 4 ayes and 1 nay. Redevelopment Commissioner Helmer voted nay. 3. RESOLUTION 2006-07: HIGHLAND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION BOND RESOLUTION Redevelopment Commissioner Herak made a motion to approve Resolution 2006-07. Redevelopment Commission Dernulc seconded the motion. Redevelopment Commissioner Helmer stated that he would be voting no on this motion because He does not believe that Highland does not have a valid contract with Hammond at this time. The motion was approved 4 ayes and 1 nay. Redevelopment Commissioner Helmer voted nay. BUSINESS FROM THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: Redevelopment Commissioner Dernulc stated that he appreciated all of the work that has been done by the Town Council acting as the Redevelopment Commission during the Bond process. ADJOURNMENT: Redevelopment Commissioner Helmer made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Redevelopment Commission Dernulc seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 ayes and 0 nays. The meeting adjourned at 7:27 PM. HIGHLAND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION STUDY SESSION RECONVENED APRIL 17, 2006 The Highland Redevelopment Commission reconvened the Study Session at 7:35 PM in the upper Council Chambers within the Municipal Building at 3333 Ridge Road, Highland, Indiana. ROLL CALL: Present on silent roll call were Redevelopment Commissioners Zemen, Dernulc, Helmer, Herak, and Wszolek. Also in attendance were Clerk Treasurer Michael Griffin, Town Manager Rich Underkofler and Redevelopment Director Cecile Petro. GENERAL SUBSTANCE OF THE RECONVENED STUDY SESSION 1. Redevelopment Director Petro updated the Redevelopment Commission on a number of ongoing projects: A. Best House on the Block Contest Director Petro stated that Neighborhoods Inc. which is conducting the Contest has about 10 to 12 residents signed up for the contest to date. B. Loan Fair Preparations Director Petro stated that preparations were in place for the first Loan Fair which will be held at the Lincoln Center on Saturday, April 22, 2006 From 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Fourteen lenders will be available to discuss loans and other financial information to Highland residents. C. Redevelopment District Loan Applications The total number of applicants for the Redevelopment District Loan Program for 2006 is three. The three include Langel’s Pizza at 2833 Highway Avenue, Attorney David Gladish at 8320 Kennedy, and Accountant George A. Smith at 8316 Kennedy Avenue. A committee of the Clerk Treasurer, the Town Manager, and the Redevelopment Director will review the applications and make a recommendation to the Redevelopment Commission. D. Progress on the Comprehensive Plan for the Redevelopment District Director Petro reported that Arsh Group, the consultant for the development of the Comprehensive Plan, has finished interviewing all of the stakeholders identified by Redevelopment Commission, the Town Manager, and the Redevelopment Director except the current members of the Redevelopment Commission. Once those interviews are completed he will compile all of the information and prepare it for the Second Community Consultation Public Forum which may be held on either May 17, 2006 or May 31, 2006. 2. Discussion of the Riverfront Development District The Redevelopment Commission discussed the area to be designated as the Riverfront Development District. No determination was made. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM by general consent. Minutes were prepared by Redevelopment Director, Cecile Petro. BACK TO MAIN MENU