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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 12, 2020 CRC MinutesCRC Meeting, August 12, 2020 1 CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Meeting Wednesday, August 12, 2020 ATTENDANCE: President Bill Hammer Present Vice President Dave Bowers Present Secretary Bill Brooks Present 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 Legal Counsel Ryan Wilmering Present President Hammer called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Approval of Minutes The July 15, 2020 minutes were presented. Commissioner Worrell moved to approve the minutes. Commissioner 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 July balance totaled $3,594,368 and, including the restricted funds, the balance totaled $10,805,173. Approval of Claims Mr. Lee requested the Commission to approve the non-operating invoices in the amount of $185,548.67. Mr. Lee requested the Commission to approve the 2016 COIT Bond claims in the amount of $12,660.38. 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 X CRC Meeting, August 12, 2020 2 Executive Director Reports with Update on Properties Executive Director Mestetsky reported that construction continues throughout the City of Carmel and the CRC hopes to have the Hotel Carmichael open by the end of August. Committee Reports Finance Committee – There was a meeting to review the financials of the potential new owner of the MJ Insurance Building to ensure they meet the same financial requirements as set forth in the agreements pertaining to the Midtown North bonds. Architectural Review Committee – none. Old Business None. New Business a. Public Hearing for The Corner confirmatory resolution President Hammer opened the Public Hearing at 6:39 p.m. With no members of the public wishing to speak, President Hammer closed the Public Hearing at 6:40 p.m. b. Action Item #1 – Resolution 2020-27 re: confirmatory resolution for The Corner allocation area Mr. Lee asked that the Commission approve the resolution to finalize the creation of The Corner allocation area. Commissioner Campagna moved to approve. Secretary Brooks seconded. Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse Bill Hammer X Dave Bowers X Bill Brooks X Adam Campagna X Jeff Worrell X c. Action Item #2 – Approval of closing documents related to private sale of 571 Monon Boulevard Executive Director Mestetsky asked that the Commission approve the resolution to authorize the President and Director to sign documents for this closing. 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 X Jeff Worrell X d. Action Item #3 – Ratification of Hotel Carmichael contracts Executive Director Mestetsky asked that the Commission ratify Hotel Carmichael contracts associated with bid package 3. These items are already part of the final budget presented to Council. Secretary Brooks moved to approve. Commissioner Worrell seconded. CRC Meeting, August 12, 2020 3 Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse Bill Hammer X Dave Bowers X Bill Brooks X Adam Campagna X Jeff Worrell X e. Action Item #4 – Resolution 2020-28 re: refunding of 2012A Multipurpose Bonds and 2014 PAC Bonds and approval of Amended and Restated Revenue Deposit Agreement. Mr. Lee asked that the Commission approve the resolution fully refunding both the 2012A Multipurpose Bonds and 2014 PAC Bonds, which will save money on interest payments due to current market conditions, and approve the Amended and Restated Revenue Deposit Agreement. Commissioner Campagna moved to approve. Secretary Brooks seconded. Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse Bill Hammer X Dave Bowers X Bill Brooks X Adam Campagna X Jeff Worrell X Other Business None. Adjournment The Commission adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Wednesday, September 23, 2020, 6:30 p.m.