HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 20, 2020 CRC MinutesCRC Meeting, May 20, 2020
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CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Meeting
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
ATTENDANCE:
President Bill Hammer Present (Videoconference)
Vice President Dave Bowers Present (Videoconference)
Secretary Bill Brooks Present (Videoconference)
Member Adam Campagna Present (Videoconference)
Member Jeff Worrell Not Present
Member Katie Browning Present (Videoconference)
Executive Director Henry Mestetsky Present (Videoconference)
Deputy Director Jenell Fairman Present (Videoconference)
Finance Manager Michael Lee Present (Videoconference)
Project Manager Larysa Glaspie Present (Videoconference)
Office Manager Rachel Finn Present
Legal Counsel Ryan Wilmering Present (Videoconference)
President Hammer called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Approval of Minutes
The April 15, 2020 minutes were presented. Commissioner Campagna moved to approve the
minutes. Vice President Bowers seconded. 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
Financial Matters
Mr. Lee stated the Commission’s end of the month April balance totaled $1,981,766 and,
including the restricted funds, the balance totaled $7,872,973.
Approval of Claims
Mr. Lee requested the Commission to approve the non-operating invoices in the amount of
$79,394,74.
Mr. Lee requested the Commission to approve the 2016 COIT Bond claims in the amount of
$75,520.00.
Mr. Lee requested the Commission to approve the 2017C-1 Bond claims in the amount of
$438,415.56.
Vice President Bowers moved to approve the claims, seconded by Secretary Brooks. President
Hammer asked Mrs. Finn for a roll call vote.
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Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna X
Jeff Worrell
Executive Director Reports with Update on Properties
Executive Director Mestetsky reported that construction is progressing on the Hotel Carmichael
and all-around Carmel. Mr. Mestetsky discussed the presentation he provided to Council weeks
prior. The projects introduced consisted of Lot One, Mélange, Brookshire Village Shoppes, and
The Corner.
Mr. Mestetsky gave the Commission a synopsis of the three Finance Committee hearings, held by
City Council, over three evenings.
Committee Reports
Finance Committee – none.
Architectural Review Committee – none.
Old Business
None.
New Business
a. Action Item #1 – Resolution 2020-09 re: Intent of TIF Increment
Mr. Lee asked that the Commission approve the annual approval that is required by state statute
where the Commission must state their intent to retain and use all TIF they are receiving for the
next year.
Secretary Brooks moved to approve. Commissioner Campagna seconded. 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
b. Action Item #2 – Revised Midtown Taxpayer Agreements
Mr. Lee asked that the Commission approve the revised Midtown Taxpayer Agreements to
aggregate both the 2019 and 2020 TIF payments and PIATT payments as one obligation.
Commissioner Campagna moved to approve. Vice President Bowers seconded. 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
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c. Action Item #3 – Declaratory Resolution 2020-10 RE: The Corner allocation area
Mr. Lee asked that the Commission approve the first step in creating The Corner allocation area.
Secretary Brooks moved to approve. Vice President Bowers seconded. 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
d. Action Item #4 – TIF Pledge Resolution 2020-11 RE: The Corner Bonds
Mr. Lee asked that the Commission approve pledge TIF towards The Corner Bonds generated
from the project.
Vice President Bowers moved to approve. Commissioner Campagna seconded. 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
e. Action Item #5 – Amendment to Programming, Facility Management, Operations,
and Maintenance
Executive Director Mestetsky asked that the Commission approve amendment, on behalf of City
Legal, clarifies liabilities and responsibilities between The Center and the CRC regarding both the
interior and exterior of the Palladium.
Secretary Brooks moved to approve. Commissioner Campagna seconded. 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
f. Action Item #6 – Approval of utility easements
Deputy Director Fairman asked that the Commission approve non-exclusive distribution
easements for Duke Energy on three separate CRC parcels.
Vice President Bowers moved to approve. Secretary Brooks seconded. President Hammer asked
Mrs. Finn for a roll call vote.
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Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna X
g. Action Item #7 – Approval of contribution to TIF study
Executive Director Mestetsky asked that the Commission approve a contribution to a TIF study to
be conducted by Community Data Platforms.
Commissioner 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 X
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna X
Other Business
None.
Adjournment
The Commission adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is Wednesday, June 17, 2020, 6:30 p.m.