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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 15, 2020 CRC MinutesCRC Meeting, January 15, 2020 1 CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Meeting Wednesday, January 15, 2020 ATTENDANCE: President Bill Hammer Present Vice President Dave Bowers Present Secretary Bill Brooks Present (Telephonically) Member Adam Campagna Present Member Jeff Worrell Not Present Member Katie Browning Present Council Member Kevin Rider 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 Ashley Ulbricht Present Legal Counsel Ryan Wilmering Present President Hammer called the meeting to order at 6:42 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Election of Officers President Hammer opened nominations for President. Mr. Rider moved to reappoint President Hammer as CRC President for 2020. Vice President Bowers seconded. Approved unanimously. Mr. Rider moved to close nominations. President Hammer closed nominations. President Hammer asked Mrs. Finn for a roll call vote. Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse Bill Hammer X Dave Bowers X Bill Brooks X Adam Campagna X Jeff Worrell Kevin Rider X President Hammer opened nominations for Vice President. Mr. Campagna moved to reappoint Vice President Bowers. Secretary Brooks seconded. Approved unanimously. President Hammer asked Mrs. Finn for a roll call vote. President Hammer closed nominations. Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse Bill Hammer X Dave Bowers X Bill Brooks X Adam Campagna X Jeff Worrell Kevin Rider President Hammer opened nominations for Secretary. Mr. Campagna moved to reappoint Secretary Brooks. Vice President Bowers seconded. Approved unanimously. President Hammer asked Mrs. Finn for a roll call vote. President Hammer closed nominations. CRC Meeting, January 15, 2020 2 Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse Bill Hammer X Dave Bowers X Bill Brooks X Adam Campagna X Jeff Worrell Kevin Rider Approval of Minutes The December 18, 2019, minutes were presented. Vice President Bowers 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 Kevin Rider Financial Matters Mr. Lee stated the Commission’s end of the month August balance totaled $3,017,983 and, including the restricted funds, the balance totaled $8,909,189. Approval of Claims Mr. Lee requested the Commission to approve the non-operating invoices in the amount of $114,624.48. Mr. Lee stated that there is a disbursement to be paid out of the 2016 COIT Bond in the amount of $7,593.96. Vice President Bowers moved to approve the claims, seconded by Mr. Campagna. Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse Bill Hammer X Dave Bowers X Bill Brooks X Adam Campagna X Jeff Worrell Kevin Rider Approval of Change Orders – Action Item #1 Mr. Mestetsky asked that the Commission approve GSB architectural change orders for the Hotel Carmichael designs. Mr. Campagna moved to approve. Vice President Bowers seconded. Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse Bill Hammer X Dave Bowers X Bill Brooks X Adam Campagna X Jeff Worrell Kevin Rider CRC Meeting, January 15, 2020 3 Executive Director Reports with Update on Properties Executive Director Mestetsky reported to the Commission that January has been a busy construction season. The Proscenium and Kent continue to progress, and the Playfair-Holland building at City Center has recently had foundation pours. The Hotel Carmichael continues full speed ahead and is slated for early May 2020. Committee Reports Finance Committee –none. Architectural Review Committee – none. Old Business None. New Business a. Action Item #2 – Approval of Production Agreement with Ball State’s IDIA Lab Mr. Mestetsky asked that the Commission approve a contract with Ball State and their IDIA Lab to design public digital artworks for Midtown. Vice President Bowers moved to approve the claims, seconded by Mr. Campagna. Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse Bill Hammer X Dave Bowers X Bill Brooks X Adam Campagna X Jeff Worrell Kevin Rider b. Action Item #3 – Approval of Hotel model room build-out contract Mr. Mestetsky asked that the Commission approve a contract with Shiel Sexton for the Hotel model room. Vice President Bowers moved to approve the claims, seconded by Secretary Brooks. Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse Bill Hammer X Dave Bowers X Bill Brooks X Adam Campagna X Jeff Worrell Kevin Rider c. Action Item #4 – Resolution 2020-01 Re: transfer of 620 S. Rangeline to Carmel Midtown Community Development Corporation Mr. Mestetsky asked that the Commission approve the transfer of 620 S. Rangeline to the Carmel Midtown Community Development Corporation. Mr. Campagna moved to approve. Vice President Bowers seconded. CRC Meeting, January 15, 2020 4 Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse Bill Hammer X Dave Bowers X Bill Brooks X Adam Campagna X Jeff Worrell Kevin Rider d. Action Item #5 – Resolution 2020-02 Re: Grant Agreement with Carmel Midtown Community Development Corporation Mr. Mestetsky asked that the Commission approve a Grant Agreement in support of a Carmel Midtown Community Development Corporation loan. Mr. Campagna moved to approve. Vice President Bowers seconded. Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse Bill Hammer X Dave Bowers X Bill Brooks X Adam Campagna X Jeff Worrell Kevin Rider e. Action Item #6 – Approval of engagement letter with Wallack Somers & Haas Mr. Mestetsky asked that the Commission approve the 2020 engagement letter with Wallack Somers & Haas for legal services. Vice President Bowers moved to approve the claims, seconded by Secretary Brooks. Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse Bill Hammer X Dave Bowers X Bill Brooks X Adam Campagna X Jeff Worrell Kevin Rider Other Business None. Director Mestetsky introduced the new CRC Project Manager, Larysa Glaspie to the Commission. Adjournment The Commission adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 6:30 p.m.