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CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Meeting
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
ATTENDANCE:
President Bill Hammer Present (Videoconference)
Vice President Dave Bowers Present (Videoconference)
Secretary Bill Brooks Present (Videoconference)
Member Adam Campagna Present (Telephonically)
Member Jeff Worrell Present (Videoconference)
Member Katie Browning Not Present
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 6:30 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Approval of Minutes
October 21, 2020 minutes were presented. Commissioner Campagna moved to approve the
minutes. 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
Jeff Worrell X
Financial Matters
Mr. Lee stated the Commission’s end of the month October balance totaled $3,105,275 and,
including the restricted funds, the balance totaled $10,198,459.
Approval of Claims
Mr. Lee requested the Commission to approve the non-operating invoices in the amount of
$701,009.87.
Mr. Lee requested the Commission to approve the 2016 COIT Bond claims in the amount of
$345,074.68.
Mr. Lee requested the Commission to approve the 856 Gift Fund claims in the amount of
$10,652.68.
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 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
$663,104.88 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.
Commissioner Worrell 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
Jeff Worrell X
Executive Director Reports with Update on Properties
Deputy Director Fairman reported that construction continues throughout the City of Carmel,
including the central core. She informed the Commission that the Hotel Carmichael’s food and
beverage revenue was double what was anticipated for October. Every weekend the Hotel
Carmichael is packed with events.
Committee Reports
Finance Committee – none.
Architectural Review Committee – Secretary Brooks gave an update on the Committee’s October
22nd meeting. The Committee discussed Phase 1 and 2A of the Magnolia project. The
Committee approved the development plans for the project noting that the comments made will
be addressed through the ADLS process and final design.
Old Business
None.
New Business
a. Action Item #2 – Approval of contract with The Sisko Group,LLC
Director Mestetsky presented this item to the Commission. Commissioner Campagna
motioned to table the action item , seconded by Vice President Bowers. Discussion
ensued. 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 X
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b. Action Item #3 – Approval of contract with Cooler Design for architectural consulting
services
Director Mestetsky presented this item to the Commission. Secretary Brooks motioned
to approve, seconded by Commissioner Worrell. 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 X
Other Business
Mr. Lee made an announcement explaining that the public hearing for an amendment to the
Smokey and Monon allocation area was moved to the December meeting since the notice sent to
the papers stated the November meeting would be held in person.
Adjournment
The Commission adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is Wednesday, December 16, 2020, 6:30 p.m.