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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRC-01-04-06 eRe Minutes. January 4,2006 CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Meeting, Wednesday, January 4, 2006 Oaths of Office were administered to Mr. Carter, Mr. Heniser and Mr. Sharp prior to the start of. the meeting. President Ron Carter called the meeting to order at 7: 13 p.m. Commission members Rick Sharp and Jerry Heniser were present, constituting a quorum. Also present were Mayor Brainard, Darrell Norris, Les Glds, Karl Haas, Doreen Squire Ficara, Michael Lee, Lesley Rogers Barrett and Dan Moriarity. Phyllis Morrissey as support staff. (Nick Churchill, from Pittman Partners arrived at 7:40 p.m.) Election of Officers Ron Carter was elected as president, Bill Hammer was elected as vice-president and Rick Sharp was elected as secretary. AJlnroval of Minutes Mr. Sharp moved for approval of the December 20, 2005, minutes. Following a second by Mr. Heniser, the motion was unanimously approved. Presentations Doreen Squire Ficara, executive director of the Carmel Arts CounCil, and. Michael Lee, arts teacher from CHS, distributed copies of the mural planned for the west wall (approximately 80' x 30') of the Carmel Antique Mall inthe Arts and Design DistIict. Ms. Ficara asked for finanCiai assistance from the CRC for the scaffolding and art supplies needed for the project. Discussion followed. The question of insurance and liability protection was raised. Mr. Norris will check on this; Mr. Sharp moved the CRC contribute $5,000 toward the supplies and arrange for the scaffolding. Seconded by Jerry Heniser and unanimously approved. The.project will begin)n the spring once the temperature is consistently warm enough with completion in three-four weeks. Nine students designed the mural but more will be helping with the project. ReJlort from Architects and Engineers Dan Moriarity distributed a tally sheet listing the four bids received on November 22, 2005. SBI was the low bidder and Mr. Moriarity recommended the.CRC accept their bid of $170,400 of which $100,705 is for the waterline relocation on Parcel 12. Mr. Glds suggested the CRC award the bid for the demolitions subject to,successful real estate transactions and/or completions. Mr. Sharp moved the CRC authorize the president to execute an agreement to authorize SBI to do the demolition work subjectto successful conclusion of real estate acquisition where required. Seconded by Mr. Heniser. Mr. Sharp stated for clari fication that he was authorizing the demolition work on all parcels if we were able to acquire them. The motion was unanimously approved. 1 CRC Minutes, Jllnuary 4, 2006 Update on Parcels Parcel #4 and # 11 Mr. Sharp moved the action on Parcel #4 be consolidated with Parcel #11. Seconded by Mr. Heniser. The motion was clarified by Mr. Sharp to include the CRC authorize the president to execute a project agreement and any closing documents on Parcels 4 and II. Following a second by Mr. Heniser, the combined motion was unanimously approved. Parcel #5 - Huffer Property Mr. Haas stated a motion was needed to approve the settlement on the following terms: the total settlement amount will ,be it combined amount payable to Huffers and Goodyear not to exceed $1,600,000 and a total relocation payment which will be a combined amount payable to Huffers and Goodyear not to exceed $25,000 with the president being authorized to execute all agreements and documents necessary to effect the settlement and the dismissal of the condemnation suit against the Huffers and Goodyear. So moved by Mr. Heniser. Seconded by Mr. Sharp. Mr. Haas gave a brief history of the finances on this property dispute. The motion was unanimously approved. Parcel #7 Design contracts for the Performing Arts Center Mr. Sharp asked if the fees were ordinary and customary for a project of this size. Confirmed by Mr. aIds. Mr. Sharp moved the president be'authorized to execute the design contracts. Following a second by Mr. Heniser, the motion was. unanimously approved. Parcel #8, AMLI Old Town The Arts District office lease has been reviewed. Mr. Sharp moved the president be authorized to execute the lease agreement subject to the amendments proposed by Mr. Carter being incorporated. Following a second by Mr. Heniser,the motion was unanimously approved. Mr. Haas stated a motion was needed to authorize the CRC to enter into documents to effect the early offering of fee title to Parcel 8 on tem1S and conditions thai the CRC would find acceptable. So moved by Mr: Sharp. Seconded by Mr. Heniser. Mr. Haas briefly explained the project. The motion, was then unanimously approved. Parcel # I 0 Mr. Sharp asked that someone representing Parcel 10 be asked to come and give an update on the status of this parcel. Mr. aids will ask that someone be at the CRC January 17 meeting. Mayor Brainard said that next week he will be meeting with a prospective tenant for that property. Parcel #12, AmocolBP Mr. Haas stated approval was needed of settlement on the following terms: the purchase price to be determined by the president not to exceed $250,000. The cost of the environmental remediation will be covered by the state ELF funds or funds provided by BP except for some additional work that may be performed to prep the site for the Parcel 2 eRe Minulcs. January 4. 2006 12 redevelopment project. Also that BP would retain liability for offsite contamination and the president being authorized to execute all agreements and documents necessary to effect the settlement and dismissal of the condemnation suit against BP. So moved by Mr. Sharp. Seconded by Mr. Heniser. It was noted this is the last parcel needed for the Arts and Design building site. The motion was unanimously approved. Parcel #14. Harriil Prooertv Mr. Haas stated that (I) authorization was needed for the president to obtain, for the benefit of the Harrills, a letter of credit in an amount that covers the difference between the land sale contract balance and 80% of the appraised value of the land and (2) execute all agreements and documents necessary to obtain the letter of credit and post it as substitute security. So moved by Mr. Sharp. Seconded by Mr. Heniser. Brief discussion foll(lwed. The motion was then unanimously approved. Financial Matters Mr. Olds reported the 2006 budget will be' presented at the next CRe meeting, Approval of Invoices Invoices were submitted in the amollnt of $111 ,698.03. Mr. Sharp moved for approval of the invoices as submitted. Following a second by Mr.Heniser, the'motion was unanimously approved. Old Business Mr. Carter asked about the total amount of grants approved last year. Mr. OIds reported $25,000 in grants was approved in 2004and also in 2005. He will report at the'next meeting what was actually completed because some of the grants have not been acted upon. The grants expire if nothing is done within twelve months of the grant date. Mr. Sharp asked about the roofscreening on the Pedcor buildings on Parcel 2. Discussion followed. Mr. Olds will follow up by relaying the Commission's dissatisfaction to Mr. Cordingley. New Business Mr. Olds reported he continues to get constant inquiries about available space in the Arts and Design District. Next Meetine will be Tuesday, January 17,2006. Adiournment Mr. Sharp moved for adjournment. Following a second'by Mr. Heniser; the motion was unanimously approved and the meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m. 3