HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 15, 2022 CRC MinutesCRC Meeting, December 15, 2022
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CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, December 15, 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 Present
Project Manager Larysa Glaspie Present
Office Manager Tara Greaves Present
Legal Counsel
City Legal
Ryan Wilmering
Allison Lynch-Mcgrath
Present
Present
President Hammer called the meeting to order at 3:40 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Bid Opening
Mike Lee stated no bids were received for the property located at 111 South Rangeline.
Appointment of 4CDC Member
Director Mestetsky recommended that Ron Carter be reappointed to the 4CDC. Secretary Brooks
moved to approve. Vice President Bowers seconded.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Jeff Worrell X
Lea Sasena X
Approval of Minutes
November 16, 2022 minutes were presented. Commissioner Worrell moved to approve the
minutes. Secretary Brooks seconded.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Jeff Worrell X
Lea Sasena X
Annual Report of Taxing Districts
Tim Foster from Baker Tilly presented the Annual report.
Financial Matters
Mr. Lee stated the Commission’s end of the month balance for November totaled $6,774,567,
including the restricted funds, the balance totaled $15,617,119.
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Approval of Claims
Mr. Lee requested the Commission to approve the non-operating invoices in the amount of
$15,652,127.21
Mr. Lee requested the Commission to approve the 2021 Local Income Tax General Obligation
bond invoices in the amount of $127,759.18.
Mr. Lee requested the Commission to approve the 2021 TIF bond invoices in the amount of
$387.00.
Secretary Brooks moved to approve the claims, seconded by Vice President Bowers.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Jeff Worrell X
Lea Sasena X
Executive Director Report
Executive Director Mestetsky presented project updates to the Commission
Committee Reports
Architectural Review Committee – Did not meet last month
Old Business
None.
New Business
a. Action Item #1 – Resolution 2022-33: Defeasance of 2013 Illinois Street Bonds
Mr. Lee asked that the Commission approve the resolution to approve paying off the balance of
the 2013 Illinois Street Bonds, this would save approx. 1.2 million dollars in interest.
Commissioner Sasena moved to approve, seconded by Secretary Brooks.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Jeff Worrell X
Lea Sasena X
b. Action Item #2 – Declaratory Resolution 2022-34 re: ATT allocation area
Mr. Lee gave a recap overview of this project, he asked that the Commission approve the first
step in creating the ATT allocation area. President Hammer gave an overview of the remainder of
the approval process.
Secretary Brooks moved to approve, seconded by Vice President Bowers.
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Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Jeff Worrell X
Lea Sasena X
c. Action Item #3 – Declaratory Resolution 2022-35 re: Crossing allocation areas
Mr. Lee gave an overview of this project, he asked that the Commission approve the first step in
creating the Crossing allocation area.
Commissioner Worrell moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Sasena.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Jeff Worrell X
Lea Sasena X
d. Action Item #4 – Declaratory Resolution 2022-36 re: 111 Penn Redevelopment Area
Mr. Lee gave an overview of the project and explained the benefit to creating the redevelopment
area. He asked the commission to approve the resolution as the first step in creating the
redevelopment area.
Secretary Brooks moved to approve, seconded by Vice President Bowers.
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Jeff Worrell X
Lea Sasena X
e. Action Item #5 – Approval of 2023 Budget
Mr. Lee presented the 2023Redevelopment Commission budget for approval.
Vice President Bowers moved to approve, seconded by Secretary Brooks
Vote: Yes No Abstain/Recuse
Bill Hammer X
Dave Bowers X
Bill Brooks X
Jeff Worrell X
Lea Sasena X
Other Business
No other business
Adjournment
The Commission adjourned the meeting at 4:42 P.M.
The next scheduled meeting is set for Wednesday, January 18, 2022, 6:30 p.m.