HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 August 15 MinutesCRC Meeting, August 15, 2018
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CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Meeting
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
ATTENDANCE:
President Bill Hammer Present
Vice President Dave Bowers Present
Secretary Bill Brooks Present Telephonically
Treasurer Christine Pauley Not Present
Member Adam Campagna Present
Member Jeff Worrell Present
Member Michael Kerschner Present
Executive Director Henry Mestetsky Present
Deputy Director Michael Frischkorn Present
Finance Manager Michael Lee Present
Office Manager Rachel Finn Present
City Attorney Ashley Ulbricht Present
Legal Consultant Ryan Wilmering Present
President Hammer called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Approval of Minutes
The July 18, 2018 minutes were presented. Mr. Worrell moved to approve the minutes. Mr.
Campagna seconded.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna X
Jeff Worrell X
Financial Matters
Mr. Lee stated the Commission’s end of the month June balance totaled $1,549,198.77 and,
including the restricted funds, the balance totaled $7,346,693.08.
Update on Outstanding Receivables
Mr. Lee stated there are two outstanding receivables:
1) Project Blue invoices of $15,643.
2) Initial Energy Consumption Fee for The Mezz of $346,411.
Approval of Claims
Mr. Lee requested the Commission to approve the non-operating invoices in the amount of
$512,849.18.
Mr. Lee stated that there is a disbursement to be paid out of the Midtown South Bond in the
amount of $1,732.51.
Mr. Lee stated that there is a disbursement to be paid out of the 2016 TIF Bond in the amount of
$10,584.58.
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Mr. Lee stated that there is a disbursement to be paid out of the 2016 COIT Bond in the amount
of $46,998.95.
Mr. Brooks moved approve. Mr. Campagna seconds.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna X
Jeff Worrell X
Approval of Change Orders – Action Item #1
Mr. Lee sought approval of change orders for the Hotel and Midtown South Garage projects. Mr.
Worrell asked about the signage deduction. Mr. Frischkorn informed the Commission that the
original locations for the signs were not viable due to underground utilities but that the City is
looking for alternate locations. Mr. Campagna asked Mr. Wilmering if there was an conflict of
interest issue due to his employee working as the construction manager on the Hotel project. Mr.
Wilmering provided a thorough explanation of why Mr. Campagna does not have a conflict in
this instance. Mr. Campagna moves to approve the change orders, seconded by Mr. Brooks.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X(abstain)
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna X
Jeff Worrell X
Executive Director Reports with Update on Properties
Mr. Mestetsky highlighted the ongoing CRC projects. The Anthony’s Chophouse opened. The
Midtown West project is proceeding quickly due to good weather. The Midtown Plaza project has
started with the Monon Boulevard southbound lane open for pedestrian traffic. The Proscenium
project started. The Hotel project will be choosing a lender and design is proceeding.
Committee Reports
Finance Committee – None
Architectural Review Committee – The committee met on August 9th and discussed the Playfair
and Holland plans and the Monon and Main south façade.
Old Business
None.
New Business
a. Action Item #2 – Approval of mural contract
Mr. Lee asked that the Commission approve a contract for painting of the mural on the
south façade of the Midtown North garage. Mr. Bowers moved to approve,
seconded by Worrell.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna X
Jeff Worrell X
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b. Action Item #3 – Resolution 2018-07 re: transfer of property from City to CRC
Mr. Mestetsky stated that this will transfer three leftover parcels adjacent to the
Mohawk Landing parcel from the City to the CRC. Mr. Campagna moves to
approve, Mr. Bowers seconds.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna X
Jeff Worrell X
Other Business
None.
Adjournment
Mr. Bowers moves to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Campagna. The Commission adjourned the
meeting at 6:57 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.