HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 19, 2020 CRC MinutesCRC Meeting, February 19, 2020
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CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Meeting
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
ATTENDANCE:
President Bill Hammer Present
Vice President Dave Bowers Not Present
Secretary Bill Brooks Present (Telephonically)
Member Adam Campagna Present
Member Jeff Worrell Present
Member Katie Browning Not Present
Executive Director Henry Mestetsky Present
Deputy Director Jenell Fairman Present
Finance Manager Michael Lee Present
Project Manager Larysa Glaspie Present
Office Manager Rachel Finn Present
City Attorney Douglas Haney Present
Legal Counsel Ryan Wilmering Present
President Hammer called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Approval of Minutes
The January 15, 2020 minutes were presented. Mr. Campagna requested to ratify the minutes
regarding Mr. Hammer’s presidency. Mr. Campagna motioned to reappoint President Hammer as
CRC President for 2020. Mr. Worrell seconded. Approved unanimously.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna X
Jeff Worrell X
Mr. Campagna moved to approve the January 15, 2020 minutes. Secretary Brooks seconded.
President Hammer asked Mrs. Finn for a roll call vote.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna X
Jeff Worrell X
Financial Matters
Mr. Lee stated the Commission’s end of the month January balance totaled $3,021,5356 and,
including the restricted funds, the balance totaled $8,912,743.
Approval of Claims
Mr. Lee requested the Commission to approve the non-operating invoices in the amount of
$1,062,034.05.
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Mr. Lee stated that there is a disbursement to be paid out of the 2016 TIF Bond in the amount of
$447,331.26.
Mr. Lee stated that there is a disbursement to be paid out of the 2017C-1 Bond in the amount of
$41,248.75.
Mr. Lee stated that there is a disbursement to be paid out of the 2016 COIT Bond in the amount
of $$7,519.14.
Secretary Brooks moved to approve the claims, seconded by Mr. Campagna. President Hammer
asked Mrs. Finn for a roll call vote.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna X
Jeff Worrell X
Executive Director Reports with Update on Properties
Executive Director Mestetsky reported that they are finishing up the Monon and Main southside
façade project on Main Street. The Kent project continues to progress. Playfair Holland continues
to be under construction. The Redevelopment Commission staff has been working with the Parks
department and Pedcor on the public restrooms that are going to be south of the Hotel
Carmichael, and accessible from the Monon. The Proscenium project is well underway, and they
are currently working on the second stories of the other two buildings. Mr. Mestetsky discussed
the presentation he provided to Council, weeks prior, regarding the Hotel Carmichael budget.
Approval of Change Orders – Action Item #1
Mr. Mestetsky asked that the Commission approve the change orders for the Hotel project per
State Board of Accounts requirements, in the amount of $1,247,071.00 payable from 2019 Hotel
Bonds, 2016 TIF Bond, and CRC Funds.
Mr. Worrell moved to approve. Secretary Brooks seconded. President Hammer asked Mrs. Finn
for a roll call vote.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna X
Jeff Worrell X
Committee Reports
Finance Committee – none.
Architectural Review Committee – Secretary Brooks reported that the Committee did meet, and
they discussed several projects. The Firehouse Condo design, City Center bridge skywalk, and the
Wren were all approved with comments.
Old Business
None.
New Business
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Mr. Lee provided a brief presentation regarding the locations and projects of the four allocation
areas the CRC is asking the Commission to approve. Mr. Lee asked that the Commission approve
the first step in creating the Firehouse allocation area, Hamilton Crossing allocation area,
Brookshire Village Shoppes allocation area, and the South Pennsylvania allocation area.
a. Action Item #2 – Declaratory Resolution 2020-03 RE: Firehouse allocation area
Mr. Worrell moved to approve. Mr. Campagna seconded. President Hammer asked Mrs. Finn for
a roll call vote.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna X
Jeff Worrell X
b. Action Item #3 – Declaratory Resolution 2020-04 RE: Hamilton Crossing allocation
area.
Mr. Campagna moved to approve. Mr. Worrell seconded. President Hammer asked Mrs. Finn for
a roll call vote.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna X
Jeff Worrell X
c. Action Item #4 – Declaratory Resolution 2020-05 RE: Brookshire Village Shoppes
allocation area
Mr. Campagna moved to approve. Secretary Brooks seconded. President Hammer asked Mrs.
Finn for a roll call vote.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna X
Jeff Worrell X
d. Action Item #5 – Declaratory Resolution 2020-06 RE: South Pennsylvania
allocation area.
Mr. Worrell moved to approve. Mr. Campagna seconded. President Hammer asked Mrs. Finn for
a roll call vote.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna X
Jeff Worrell X
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Other Business
None.
Adjournment
The Commission adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is Wednesday, March 18, 2020.