Meeting Minutes HIGHLAND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION STUDY SESSION MINUTES AUGUST 9, 2006 The Highland Redevelopment Commission ("Commission") met in Study Session on Wednesday, August 9, 2006, at 6:38 PM in the Council Chambers within the Municipal Building at 3333 Ridge Road, Highland, Indiana. The Study Session was called to order by President Brice Johnson. The minutes were prepared by Cecile Petro, Redevelopment Director. ROLL CALL: Present on silent roll call were Commissioners: Bernie Zemen, Rex Burton, Adam Gawlikowski, Brice Johnson, and Dominic Noce. Also in attendance were Town Manager Rich Underkofler, Attorney David Westland, and Consulting Engineer for the demolition of the River Park Apartments, John Blosky. Also in attendance were members of the public. GENERAL SUBSTANCE OF THE STUDY SESSION John Blosky, Consulting Engineer with Amereco, Inc., the firm hired to demolish the former River Park Apartments, explained the progress of the demolition and stated that total demolition should be completed by the end of November 2006. Three out of twenty five units have been demolished to date. He will return at the Commission’s second meeting in September to provide another update. Redevelopment Commissioners reviewed the agenda for the Public Meeting. The Redevelopment Director requested that the Commission review the minutes and claims. Commissioner Burton stated that he would abstain from voting on the accounts payables due to a personal claim. Ms. Petro stated that Resolution 2006-10 reflects the changes suggested by the Commission from the previous Study Session. Town Manager, Rich Underkofler, stated that he would like the Commission to consider adding an Information and Communication Technology Internal Service Fund to the 2007 Budget. This fund will pay for computer and Wi-Fi assistance. Director Petro stated that the 2006-2007 Goals are ready for approval although the completion dates will be added this month. The Study Session adjourned at 7:01 PM for the Public Meeting. HIGHLAND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING AUGUST 9, 2006 TThe Highland Redevelopment Commission met in a Public Meeting on August 9, 2006, at 7:06PM in the Council Chambers within the Municipal Building at 3333 Ridge Road, Highland, Indiana. Redevelopment Commission President Brice Johnson called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL: Present on roll call were Redevelopment Commissioners Bernie Zemen, Rex Burton, Adam Gawlikowski, Brice Johnson, and Dominic Noce. Also in attendance were Attorney David Westland and Town Manager Rich Underkofler. Later Councilman Joseph Wszolek entered the meeting. Members of the public and media were also present. Taking minutes for the meeting was Redevelopment Director Cecile Petro. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSIONS: Commissioner Noce made a motion to approve the Redevelopment Commission minutes of July 12, 2006 and July 26, 2006. Commissioner Burton seconded the motion. Motion carried with 5 ayes and 0 nays. ACTION TO PAY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE VOUCHERS: Commissioner Gawlikowski made a motion to pay claims as presented by the Director. Commissioner Noce seconded the motion. Motion passed 4 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 abstention. SPECIAL ORDERS: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND GENERAL ORDERS: None NEW BUSINESS: Commissioner Gawlikowski made a motion to accept the Redevelopment Commission Goals for 2006-2007. Commissioner Noce seconded the motion. Commissioner Gawlikowski stated that the goals were excellent and complete and should move the Commisssion forward. Other Commissioners also commented on the good suggestions offered by the Town Manager and Town Council. The motion carried to accept the Gals for 2006-2007. Motion passed 5 ayes and 0 nays. Commissioner Noce recommended the approval of Resolution 2006-10 Designating and Declaring an Expansion Area to the Redevelopment District. Commissioner Gawlikowski seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 ayes and 0 nays. Commissioner Burton made a motion to amend the 2007 General Fund Budget for the Redevelopment Commission with the additional Information and Communications Technology Internal Service Fund of $9,210.00 after Town Manager Rich Underkofler explained the need for this item. Commissioner Gawlikowski seconded the motion. During the discussion of the motion, Mr. Underkofler explained that the Redevelopment Commission would pay a departmental share of 5% for this fund. This would bring the total for the General Fund for the Commission to $130,840. After extensive discussion of this item, motion carried 5 ayes and 0 nays. Commissioner Noce made a motion to approve the revised General and Capital Budget for 2007. Commissioner Burton seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 ayes and 0 nays. BUSINESS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS: Charles Haber, the Times reporter, asked for clarification of the Redevelopment Expansion area and how that is determined. Attorney Westland answered that the Redevelopment Commission is able to expand up to 20% of the original Redevelopment Area. Rich Underkofler stated that Attorney Jim Shanahan from Ice Miller will be at the next Commission meeting to discuss Tax Incentive Financing and other development "tools". Jim Kessler asked about the land the Town wants to purchase from the American Legion and what it will be utilized for. The Town Manager stated that the land would be used for a parking lot. NEXT MEETING: The next full Study Session will be August 23, 2006. The next Study Session and Public Meeting will be September 13, 2006. All Study Sessions begin at 6:30 PM and Public Meetings begin at 7:00 PM. Study Sessions may reconvene after Public Meetings. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Gawlikowski made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Noce seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote with no opposition at 7:47 PM. HIGHLAND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION STUDY SESSION RECONVENED AUGUST 9, 2006 The Highland Redevelopment Commission reconvened the Study Session at 7:55 PM in the Council Chambers within the Municipal Building at 3333 Ridge Road, Highland, Indiana. ROLL CALL: Present on silent roll call were Redevelopment Commissioners Bernie Zemen, Adam Gawlikowski, Dominic Noce, Brice Johnson, and Rex Burton. Also in attendance were Town Manager Rich Underkofler, members of the public, and Redevelopment Director Cecile Petro. GENERAL SUBSTANCE OF THE RECONVENED STUDY SESSION Director Petro gave updates on the following: 1. Hammond Loan Agreement and Bond The Director stated that the bond sale will be held this week. 2. Final Number of Best House on the Block Contest Entrants Ms. Petro reported that forty eight (48) entrants have entered the contest. They have until October to complete their projects and judging will be in October. 3. Redevelopment District Loan Director Petro stated that she has not received any further information from the leading applicant. He is currently out of town. 4. Progress on the Comprehensive Plan for the Redevelopment District The Director reported that Arsh Group will hold a final Forum on Tuesday, September 12, 2006, at the Lincoln Center at 7:00 PM. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 PM by general consent. Minutes were prepared by Redevelopment Director, Cecile Petro. BACK TO MAIN MENU