HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 21, 2020 MinutesCRC Meeting, October 21, 2020
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CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Meeting
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
ATTENDANCE:
President Bill Hammer Present
Vice President Dave Bowers Present
Secretary Bill Brooks Present
Member Adam Campagna Present (Telephonically)
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 Not Present
Legal Counsel Ryan Wilmering Present
President Hammer called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Approval of Minutes
September 23, 2020 minutes were presented Vice President Bowers moved to approve the
minutes. Commissioner Brooks seconded. President Hammer asked Mr. Lee for a roll call
vote.
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 September balance totaled $3,547,436 and,
including the restricted funds, the balance totaled $10,678,321.
Approval of Claims
Mr. Lee requested the Commission to approve the non-operating invoices in the amount of
$303,654.00.
Mr. Lee requested the Commission to approve the 2016 COIT Bond claims in the amount of
$168,397.94.
Mr. Lee requested the Commission to approve the 2019A-1 Bond claims in the amount of
$5,677.45.
Mr. Lee requested the Commission to approve the 2019A-2 Bond claims in the amount of
$11,005.35.
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Secretary Brooks moved to approve the claims, seconded by Vice President Bowers. President
Hammer asked Mr. Lee for a roll call vote.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna X
Jeff Worrell X
Approval of Change Orders – Action Item #1
Deputy Director Fairman asked that the Commission to approve the Change Orders for the Hotel
project and Zotec roundabout per State Board of Accounts requirements, in the amount of
$45,160.61 payable from the Hotel construction loan and the Supplemental Reserve Fund,
respectively. The hotel related change orders are already included in the final budget presented to
Council.
Vice President Bowers moved to approve. Commissioner Worrell seconded. President Hammer
asked Mr. Lee for a roll call vote.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna X
Jeff Worrell X
Executive Director Reports with Update on Properties
Executive Director Mestetsky reported that construction continues throughout the City of Carmel,
including the central core. He informed the Commission that during his last report to City
Council, the Hotel Carmichael did double what the budget had as a placeholder during the first
full month of operations. Every weekend the Hotel Carmichael is packed with events and the City
of Carmel is benefiting from it.
Committee Reports
Finance Committee – none.
Architectural Review Committee – none.
Old Business
None.
New Business
a. Action Item #2 – Dedication of Veterans Way ROW
Deputy Director Fairman asked that the Commission approve the dedication for a portion of
Veterans Way ROW, within the confines of the Mélange project, to the City of Carmel.
Secretary Brooks moved to approve. Vice President Bowers seconded. President Hammer asked
Mr. Lee 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 X
b. Action Item #3 – Services Agreement with Speck & Associates, LLC
Executive Director Mestetsky asked that the Commission approve an agreement with Speck &
Associates, LLC for design and real estate development services.
Commissioner Worrell moved to approve. Vice President Bowers seconded. President Hammer
asked Mr. Lee for a roll call vote.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Adam Campagna X
Jeff Worrell X
c. Action Item #4 – Purchase Agreement for 998 S. Rangeline Road
Executive Director Mestetsky asked that the Commission approve the CRC’s purchase of 998 S.
Rangeline Road, subject to Council approval.
Secretary Brooks moved to approve. Vice President Bowers seconded. President Hammer asked
Mr. Lee for a roll call vote.
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 6:50 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 6:30 p.m.