HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 17, 2022 CRC MinutesCRC Meeting, August 17, 2022
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CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
ATTENDANCE:
President Bill Hammer Present
Vice President Dave Bowers Present
Secretary Bill Brooks Present
Member Lea Lockhart Sasena Present
Member Jeff Worrell Present
Member Michael Kerschner Present
Executive Director Henry Mestetsky Present
Deputy Director Jenell Fairman Present
Finance Manager Michael Lee Absent
Project Manager Larysa Glaspie Present
Office Manager Tara Greaves Present
Legal Counsel
City Legal
Ryan Wilmering
Sergey Grechukhin
Present
Present
President Hammer called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Bid Opening – 31 1st Street SE
Executive Director Mestetsky stated no bids were received.
Approval of Minutes
July 20, 2022 minutes were presented. Secretary Brooks moved to approve the minutes.
Commissioner Worrell seconded.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Lea Lockhart Sasena X
Jeff Worrell X
Financial Matters
Executive Director Mestetsky stated the Commission’s end of the month balance for July totaled
$6,641,438 and, including the restricted funds, the balance totaled $15,483,990.
Approval of Claims
Executive Director Mestetsky requested the Commission to approve the non-operating invoices in
the amount of $873,814.51
Executive Director Mestetsky requested the Commission to approve the 2021 Local Income Tax
General Obligation bond invoices in the amount of $597,683.90.
Executive Director Mestetsky requested the Commission to approve the 2021 TIF bond invoices
in the amount of $387,107.25
Vice President Bowers moved to approve the claims, seconded by Secretary Brooks
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Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Lea Lockhart Sasena X
Jeff Worrell X
Executive Director Report
Executive Director Mestetsky presented project updates to the Commission.
Committee Reports
Architectural Review Committee – Secretary Brooks stated the Architectural Review Committee
did not meet this month.
Old Business
None.
New Business
a. Action Item #1 – Resolution 2022-22 re: agreement for Carter Green Projection
Installation project
Executive Director Mestetsky asked that the Commission approve the terms of the agreement
with Blockhouse Studios for the Carter Green Projection Installation project. Blockhouse Studios
will install and execute a large-scale, projection-mapped artistic video installation, utilizing state
of the art projection equipment, original high-quality cinematography, animation, and the latest
technology in the mapping industry.
Executive Director Mestetsky asked Brenda Myers, President of Hamilton County Tourism, to
speak about this project. Ms. Myers stated she and her staff enthusiastically support this project
and believe it will extend the length of resident and visitor trips in Carmel and increase spending,
supporting the local businesses and restaurants. Ms. Myers stated that she is comfortable asking
the Hamilton County Tourism board to fund the first light show, in the amount of $100,000, and
is willing to ask the board to fund additional projection shows in the future. Ms. Myers stated that
this is the type of project they have been hoping for.
Secretary Brooks moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart Sasena.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Lea Lockhart Sasena X
Jeff Worrell X
Other Business
None.
Adjournment
The Commission adjourned the meeting at 7:37 P.M.
The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, September 21st, 2022, 6:30 p.m.