Meeting Minutes HIGHLAND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION STUDY SESSION MINUTES OCTOBER 11, 2006 The Highland Redevelopment Commission (“Commission”) met in Study Session on Wednesday, October 11, 2006, at 7:32 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 included Commissioners: Adam Gawlikowski, Brice Johnson, and Dominic Noce. Commissioners Bernie Zemen and Rex Burton were absent with notice. Attorney David Westland was also present. GENERAL SUBSTANCE OF THE STUDY SESSION Redevelopment Commissioners reviewed the agenda for the Public Meeting. The Redevelopment Director requested that the Commission review the minutes and claims. Commissioners asked for clarification on a few of the claim items. No comments were received on the minutes. Ms. Petro reviewed the documents for the public hearing on the expansion of the Redevelopment area and the Confirmatory Resolution 2006-11. The public hearing was postponed last month due to the emergency situation in the Town of Highland on September 13, 2006. No comments were received. Ms. Petro presented a proposal for financial services for the Commission to go forward with a possible Tax Increment Financing allocation area(s). The Director referred the Commission to the Coastal Grant match item. The application to be submitted by Town Manager Underkofler must demonstrate a commitment to a $55,000 match from the Town. The Parks Department has already committed $20,000 and he has requested $35,000 from the Redevelopment Commission. The Commission asked for information on the budget, and specifically, from which fund this match would come. The Director stated that the match would come from Fund 96 which is the capital fund for the Redevelopment Commission. Ms. Petro asked the Commission to refer to the information she compiled on design standards. This list was developed to begin the process of developing the standards. Discussion ensued. The Commission directed Ms. Petro to make this list available to local businesses in the Redevelopment Area in order to receive their comments. The Commission also discussed whether to contract with a firm to develop design standards for the Redevelopment Area. The Study Session adjourned for the Public Meeting at 8:02 PM. HIGHLAND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING OCTOBER 11, 2006 The Highland Redevelopment Commission (“Commission”) met in a Public Meeting on October 11, 2006 at 8:02 PM 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 Brice Johnson, Adam Gawlikowski, and Dominic Noce. Commissioners Bernie Zemen and Rex Burton were absent with notice. Also in attendance was Attorney David Westland. Minutes for the meeting were taken by Redevelopment Director Cecile Petro. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS SESSIONS: Commissioner Gawlikowski made a motion to approve the minutes of September 19 and September 27, 2006. Commissioner Noce seconded the motion. Motion carried with 3 ayes and 0 nays. ACTION TO PAY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE VOUCHERS: Commissioner Noce made a motion to pay claims. Commissioner Gawlikowski seconded the motion. Motion passed 3 ayes and 0 nays. SPECIAL ORDERS: President Johnson asked Attorney Westland if the proofs of publication were in order for the public hearing on the proposed expansion of the Redevelopment Area 2006. Mr. Westland stated that he had reviewed the proofs and that they were in order. Commissioner Johnson then opened the public hearing and requested comments from the public. No comments were heard and no written comments were received by the Commission. Commissioner Johnson then closed the public hearing. Commissioner Gawlikowski made a motion to approve “Resolution 2006-11: A Resolution of the Highland Redevelopment Commission Confirming a Resolution Designating and Declaring Certain Areas as Redevelopment Areas and to Expand the Existing Highland Redevelopment Area and to Amend the Redevelopment Plan for the Highland Redevelopment District”. Commissioner Noce seconded the motion. During discussion, Mr. Noce stated that the Commission has thoroughly discussed this expansion and that the documentation is in order. Commissioner Johnson stated that he is looking forward to this expansion and to the expansion of the Redevelopment Area again next year. Motion passed 3 ayes and 0 nays. COMMUNICATIONS: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND GENERAL ORDERS: None NEW BUSINESS: Commissioner Noce made a motion to approve the Proposal for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for Financial Services as prepared. Commissioner Gawlikowski seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 ayes and 0 nays. Commissioner Gawlikowski made a motion to approve the Coastal Grant Match for $35,000.00 to be taken out of Fund 96 Capital Expenditures. Commissioner Noce seconded the motion. During discussion, Commissioner Noce stated that he supports this joint effort with the Parks Department. Motion passed 3 ayes and 0 nays. BUSINESS FROM THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: Commissioners requested information on the Bult Oil property. The Director updated the Commissioners on the problems surrounding the Lake County Commissioners’ Tax Sale. Two key numbers (parcels of property) within the Bult Oil site were recently sold. Mr. Dull, attorney for the Lake County Commission will now look into this matter. The Commission directed Attorney Dave Westland to contact Mr. Dull and report back to the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Commissioner Johnson asked for public comments. Town Councilman Dan Dernulc stated that the minutes of September 19, 2006, did not mention the attendance status of Commissioner Burton. Ms. Petro stated that the minutes will be revised to reflect that change. They will now read: “Commissioner Burton was absent.” NEXT MEETING: The next full Study Session will be October 25, 2006. The next Study Session and Public Meeting will be November 8, 2006. All Study Sessions begin at 6:30 PM and Public Meetings begin at 7:00 PM. Study Sessions may reconvene after the Public Meeting. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Gawlikowski made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Noce seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote with no opposition at 7:18 PM. A post-public meeting study session was cancelled due to the Joint Meeting between the Redevelopment Commissions of Hammond and Highland. 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