CRC-01-15-14 CRC Meeting,January 15, 2014
CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Meeting, Wednesday,
January 15, 2014
President Bill Hammer called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. Commission members Dave
Bowers,Jeff Worrell,Greg Phillips and Corrie Meyer were present,constituting a quorum. Also
present were Karl Haas, Steve Engelking, Claire Bowers and Megan McVicker.
Others present:
Michael Lee,Jim Higgins,Andrea Davis and Karen Kennedy
Mr. Hammer introduced a new Commission member,Corrie Meyer,and welcomed her to the
Commission.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Election of Officers
Oaths of office were administered prior to the regular meeting in the CRC Executive Session at
5:30 p.m.
Mayoral appointees: Bill Hammer,Jeff Worrell,Corrie Meyer
City Council appointees: David Bowers
[Brad Meyer is also a City Council appointee for the 2014 year;however,he was unable to attend
the January meeting and was given the oath of office at a later date.]
Carmel Clay School Board Representative, Ex-officio member: Greg Phillips
Mr. Hammer opened the floor for nominations for President of the Commission. Mr.Worrell
moved to nominate Bill Hammer for President of the Commission. With no additional nominees
submitted for consideration,Mr. Hammer closed nominations for President. Passed unanimously.
Mr. Hammer opened the floor for nominations for Vice President of the Commission. Mr.
Worrell moved to nominate Dave Bowers for Vice President of the Commission. With no
additional nominees submitted for consideration,Mr. Hammer closed nominations for Vice
President. Unanimously approved.
Mr. Hammer opened the floor for nominations for Secretary of the Commission. Mr.Worrell
moved to nominate Brad Meyer for Secretary of the Commission. With no additional nominees
submitted for consideration,Mr. Hammer closed nominations for Secretary. Passed
unanimously.
Approval of Minutes
December 18,2013: Mr.Worrell moved to approve, seconded by Mr.Bowers.Passed
unanimously.
Financial Matters
Mr.Lee stated the 2013 end of year balance of the Commission totaled$5,957,621 and
$7,959,589 with restricted funds.Mr. Lee noted the balance included funds for bond payments
that were due in January.
Mr.Lee gave an update on outstanding receivables. Brief discussion ensued.
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Approval of 2014 Budget
Mr.Bowers outlined the proposed budget. Mr. Bowers noted this was a working document
subject to revisions throughout the year.
Brief discussion ensued.
Mr. Bowers moved to adopt the 2014 budget, seconded by Mr.Worrell. Approved unanimously.
Approval of Claims
Mr.Lee requested the Commission approve non-operating claims in the amount of$47,370.50.
Mr.Worrell moved to approve non-operating claims in the amount of$47,370.50, seconded by
Mr. Bowers. Passed unanimously.
Mr.Lee requested approval of PAC construction fund claims in the amount of$97,245.60.
Discussion ensued. Mr.Bowers moved for approval of disbursement of PAC funds in the amount
of$97,245.60,seconded by Mr.Worrell. Unanimously approved.
Mr.Worrell requested Mr. Higgins provide detail about a claim that was approved by the
Commission in December that had not yet been paid.
Mr. Higgins stated there was a claim that was approved at the December CRC meeting for an
obligation that had a due date of January 15,2014. Mr.Higgins stated that after CRC consultants
contacted the Clerk-Treasurer's office to ensure that payment had been made,or was in the
process of being made,the Clerk-Treasurer's office informed them that it had not and they were
holding it pending some outstanding questions. Mr. Higgins stated this was a claim that was
properly presented and documented for payment. Mr.Higgins noted the consultants followed up
with the City Attorney,the City Attorney and the Mayor followed up with the Clerk-Treasurer
and that it was his understanding that the payment would be made tomorrow [January 16,2014].
Discussion ensued. Mr. Higgins stated he will follow up with the vendor to see if there would be
any issue with the late payment.
Approval of Change Orders
There were no change orders to come before the Commission this month
Committee Reports
Mr.Bowers noted that London Witte Group's services are included within the Commission's
budget this year.
Update on Properties
Mr. Engelking gave an update on water damage to the Shapiro's building due to weather.
Discussion ensued.
Old Business
None at this time.
New Business
None at this time.
Other Business
None at this time.
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Adjournment
Mr.Bowers moved the meeting be adjourned pending the execution of documents and seconded
by Mr.Worrell. The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is Wednesday,February 19, 2014.
An executive session was held directly prior to the public meeting in which pending litigation and
the purchase or lease of real property were discussed. The Commission hereby certifies that no
subject matter was discussed in the executive session other than the subject matter specified in the
public notice.
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