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CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Meeting
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
ATTENDANCE:
President Bill Hammer Present
Vice President Dave Bowers Present
Secretary Bill Brooks Present
Member Adam Campagna Not Present
Member Jeff Worrell Present
Member Katie Browning 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
Legal Counsel Ryan Wilmering Present
President Hammer called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Approval of Minutes
The June 17, 2020 minutes were presented. Vice President Bowers moved to approve the
minutes. Commissioner Worrell seconded.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna
Jeff Worrell X
Financial Matters
Mr. Lee stated the Commission’s end of the month June balance totaled $3,386,005 and,
including the restricted funds, the balance totaled $8,698,194.
Approval of Claims
Mr. Lee requested the Commission to approve the non-operating invoices in the amount of
$81,548.02.
Mr. Lee requested the Commission to approve the 2017C-1 Bond claims in the amount of
$8,765.18.
Mr. Lee requested the Commission to approve the 2016 COIT Bond claims in the amount of
$14,790.25.
Secretary Brooks moved to approve the claims, seconded by Vice President Bowers.
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Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna
Jeff Worrell X
Approval of Change Orders – Action Item #1
Deputy Director Fairman asked that the Commission approve the Change Orders for Hotel
project per State Board of Accounts requirements in the amount of $175,578.00 payable from
Hotel construction loan and 902 Funds. These change orders are already included in the final
budget presented to Council.
Commissioner Worrell moved to approve. Secretary Brooks seconded.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna
Jeff Worrell X
Executive Director Reports with Update on Properties
Executive Director Mestetsky reported that the Hotel Carmichael is moving full speed ahead
towards an August opening. The art has been hung on the walls and the final pieces of furniture
are being installed. The Hotel Carmichael, Vivante, and Feinstein Club exterior signage are now
on the façade of the hotel. Construction is progressing on the Proscenium, and the Agora building
is preparing to have its first tenant, Valeo, move in soon.
Director Mestetsky reported that the projects at City Center are moving along. The Kent’s brick
facade is almost complete. The Playfair-Holland is framed out and they are starting to work on
the interior and exterior. The brick wall inside of the motor court, in front of the Hotel
Carmichael, is about halfway done. Construction has started on the free public restrooms located
on the south side of the Hotel Carmichael.
Committee Reports
Finance Committee – none.
Architectural Review Committee – none.
Old Business
None.
New Business
a. Public Hearing for Magnolia confirmatory resolution
President Hammer opened the Public Hearing at 6:41 p.m. With no members of the public
wishing to speak, President Hammer closed the Public Hearing at 6:42 p.m.
b. Action Item #2 – Resolution 2020-14 re: confirmatory resolution for Magnolia
allocation area
Mr. Lee asked that the Commission approve the resolution to finalize the creation of the
Magnolia allocation area.
Secretary Brooks moved to approve. Vice President Bowers seconded.
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Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna
Jeff Worrell X
c. Public Hearing for South Pennsylvania confirmatory resolution
President Hammer opened the Public Hearing at 6:43 p.m. With no members of the public
wishing to speak, President Hammer closed the Public Hearing at 6:44 p.m.
d. Action Item #3 – Resolution 2020-15 re: confirmatory resolution for South
Pennsylvania allocation area
Mr. Lee asked that the Commission approve the resolution to finalize the creation of the South
Pennsylvania allocation area.
Vice President Bowers moved to approve. Commissioner Worrell seconded.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna
Jeff Worrell X
e. Public Hearing for Lot One confirmatory resolution
President Hammer opened the Public Hearing at 6:46 p.m. With no members of the public
wishing to speak, President Hammer closed the Public Hearing at 6:47 p.m.
f. Action Item #4 – Resolution 2020-16 re: confirmatory resolution for Lot One
allocation area
Executive Director Mestetsky asked that the Commission approve the resolution to finalize the
creation of the Lot One allocation area.
Secretary Brooks moved to approve. Commissioner Worrell seconded.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna
Jeff Worrell X
g. Action Item #5 – Resolution 2020-17 re: TIF pledge for Lot One
Executive Director Mestetsky asked that the Commission approve the resolution to pledge the
TIF generated from the Lot One allocation area towards the bonds that will support the Lot One
development.
Vice President Bowers moved to approve. Commissioner Worrell seconded.
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Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna
Jeff Worrell X
h. Action Item #6 – Resolution 2020-18 re: Lot One project
Executive Director Mestetsky asked that the Commission approve the terms of the Lot One
project
Secretary Brooks moved to approve. Vice President Bowers seconded.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna
Jeff Worrell X
i. Public Hearing for Firehouse confirmatory resolution
President Hammer opened the Public Hearing at 6:53 p.m. With no members of the public
wishing to speak, President Hammer closed the Public Hearing at 6:54 p.m.
j. Action Item #7 – Resolution 2020-19 re: confirmatory resolution for Firehouse
allocation area
Executive Director Mestetsky asked that the Commission approve the resolution to finalize the
creation of the Firehouse allocation area.
Commissioner Worrell moved to approve. Vice President Bowers seconded.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna
Jeff Worrell X
k. Action Item #8 – Resolution 2020-20 re: TIF pledge for Firehouse allocation area
Executive Director Mestetsky asked that the Commission approve the resolution to pledge a
portion of the TIF generated from the Firehouse allocation area towards the bonds that will
support the Firehouse development, which is also known as the Mélange.
Secretary Brooks moved to approve. Vice President Bowers seconded.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna
Jeff Worrell X
l. Action Item #9 – Resolution 2020-21 re: Firehouse project
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Executive Director Mestetsky asked that the Commission approve the terms of the Firehouse
project.
Vice President Bowers moved to approve. Secretary Brooks seconded.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna
Jeff Worrell X
m. Public Hearing for Brookshire Village Shoppes confirmatory resolution
President Hammer opened the Public Hearing at 6:59 p.m. With no members of the public
wishing to speak, President Hammer closed the Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m.
n. Action Item #10 – Resolution 2020-22 re: confirmatory resolution for Brookshire
Village Shoppes allocation area
Executive Director Mestetsky asked that the Commission approve the resolution to finalize the
creation of the Brookshire Village Shoppes allocation area.
Commissioner Worrell moved to approve. Secretary Brooks seconded.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna
Jeff Worrell X
o. Action Item #11 – Resolution 2020-23 re: TIF pledge for Brookshire Village
Shoppes
Executive Director Mestetsky asked that the Commission approve the resolution to pledge the
TIF generated from the Brookshire Village Shoppes allocation area towards the bonds that will
support the Brookshire Village Shoppes development.
Secretary Brooks moved to approve. Vice President Bowers seconded.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna
Jeff Worrell X
p. Action Item #12 – Resolution 2020-24 re: Brookshire project
Executive Director Mestetsky asked that the Commission approve the terms of the Brookshire
project.
Commissioner Worrell moved to approve. Secretary Brooks seconded.
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Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna
Jeff Worrell X
q. Action Item #13 – Resolution 2020-25 re: The Corner project
Executive Director Mestetsky asked that the Commission approve the terms of The Corner
project.
Vice President Bowers moved to approve. Secretary Brooks seconded.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna
Jeff Worrell X
r. Action Item #14 – Declaratory Resolution 2020-26 re: The Star allocation area
Mr. Lee asked that the Commission approve the first step in creating the Star allocation area.
Commissioner Worrell moved to approve. Vice President Bowers seconded.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna
Jeff Worrell X
Other Business
None.
Adjournment
The Commission adjourned the meeting at 7:16 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is Wednesday, August 12, 2020, 6:30 p.m.