HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 15, 2022 CRC MinutesCRC Meeting, June 15, 2022
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CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
ATTENDANCE:
President Bill Hammer Present
Vice President Dave Bowers Present
Secretary Bill Brooks Present
Member Lea Lockhart Sasena Present
Member Jeff Worrell Absent
Member Michael Kerschner Present
Executive Director Henry Mestetsky Present
Deputy Director Jenell Fairman Present
Finance Manager Michael Lee Present
Project Manager Larysa Glaspie Present
Office Manager Tara Greaves Present
Legal Counsel
City Legal
Adam Collins
Sergey Grechukhin
Present
Absent
President Hammer called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Approval of Minutes
May 26, 2022 minutes were presented. Vice President Bowers moved to approve the minutes.
Secretary Brooks seconded.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Lea Lockhart Sasena X
Jeff Worrell
Financial Matters
Mr. Lee stated the Commission’s end of the month balance for May totaled $5,047,855 and,
including the restricted funds, the balance totaled $13,154,486.
Approval of Claims
Mr. Lee requested the Commission to approve the non-operating invoices in the amount of
$15,404,408.38.
Mr. Lee requested the Commission to approve the 2021 Local Income Tax General Obligation
bond invoices in the amount of $1,003,060.74.
Mr. Lee requested the Commission to approve the 2021 TIF bond invoices in the amount of
$1,012,419.25.
Vice President Bowers moved to approve the claims, seconded by Commissioner Sasena.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Lea Lockhart Sasena X
Jeff Worrell
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Executive Director Report
Executive Director Mestetsky presented project updates to the Commission.
Committee Reports
Finance Committee – The Finance Committee did not meet this month.
President Hammer noted the Finance Committee has not met in a while and mentioned that the
purpose of the Committee may have been served. President Hammer proposed, without objection,
that a discussion on the necessity of the Finance Committee be added to the agenda under new
business.
Architectural Review Committee – None
Old Business
None.
New Business
a. Action Item #1 – Resolution 2022-13 re: roundabout landscaping contributions
Executive Director Mestetsky asked that Commission authorize a contribution from the 2021 TIF
Bonds towards multiple roundabout landscaping projects. Executive Director Mestetsky stated
this contribution was approved by Council with the 2021 TIF Bond.
Secretary Brooks moved to approve, seconded by Vice President Bowers.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Lea Lockhart Sasena X
Jeff Worrell
b. Finance Committee Discussion –
President Hammer opened discussion regarding the role and necessity of the Finance Committee.
President Hammer noted the purpose of the Finance Committee, when formed in 2011, was to
create a financial planning process because there were not any procedures in place at that time.
Vice President Bowers added that the Finance Committee no longer needs to meet regularly. The
financial reporting packet, which is close to 20 pages, that goes out to Commissioners and City
Council monthly has a lot of details. Vice President Bowers added that if the commissioners have
questions on the report or any financial matters, they can speak directly with Henry Mestetsky
and Mike Lee, and the quality staff at the CRC. Vice President Bowers stated the bookkeeping,
transparency, and reporting goals set at the establishment of the Finance Committee have been
accomplished.
President Hammer and other commissioners made comments echoing Vice President Bowers’.
After discussion, President Hammer asked CRC Staff for a recommendation on how to proceed
with the Finance Committee going forward.
Other Business
None.
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Adjournment
The Commission adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m.
The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, July 20th, 2022, 6:30 p.m.