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Home My WebLink AboutCRC-02-20-07 CRC Meeting, February 20. 2007 CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Meeting, Tuesday, February 20, 2007 President Ron Carter called the meeting to ordcr at 7:05 p.m. Commission members Carolyn Anker, Bill Hammer, Rick Sharp and Jeff Worrell were present, constituting a quomm. Also present were Karl Haas, Les Olds, Shcrry Mielke, Darrell Norris, Dan Moriarity, Steve Engelking, Andrea Stumpf and Paul Blockoms. Phyllis Morrissey as support staff. Approval of Minutes Mr. Sharp moved for approval of the minutes of the January 16, 2007, meeting. Seconded by Mr. Hammer and unanimously approved. Introduction of Paul Blockoms. Manager of.Brnokshire Golf Club Mr. Engelking introduced Mr. Blockoms, who gave a brief description of his professional background. He projects the course will be open mid to late March. A superintendent, Bob Higgins, was hired today, formerly from Meridian Hills. Mr. Blockoms thanked the commission for allowing him to be apart of the.project. Reports from ArchitectslEngineers Mr. Moriarity had nothing additional to report; Mr. Worrell asked about the progress of Veterans Way. The City Engineer will be having a concrete island included so vehicles will turn right and not go straight across to the City Hall drive. This will complete the project. Update on Properties Nothing additional to report. Financial Matters Ms. Mielke reported the January end of month balance was $494,465.00. She confirmed the projections for the next few months. Discussion followed. Invoices Mr. Sharp moved for approval of invoices in the amount' of $603,779.61 being paid from the general fund. Seconded by Ms. Anker and unanimously approved. Mr. Hammer moved for approval of the Brookshire Oolf Course invoices in the amount of $18,983.63. Seconded by Ms. Anker. Discussion followed. Ms. Mielke stated she is setting up a separate fund to track the BOC expenses. Mr. Olds and Ms. Mielke are reviewing the budget for the BOC. Mr. Carter has asked Mr. Walsh to determine the percentage of the clubhouse owned by the CRC and the swjm club, so any joint expenses can be shared appropriately. Any extra profit from the BOC can be transferred to the CRC general fund. Call for the question. Call for the question. Motion was unanimously approved. eRe Meeling"Febru.ary 20.2007 M.r. Won-ell moved for approvalofthePAC disbursement.fron1"theconstruction fund in the amount of $956,042.61. Secghded bYMs. Anker. MS,'N-\ielke ""ilLsend an up-to-date accounting or'this fundto,tl1ecommissioners ill the next few,days, Call for the question, The,motion was un.animquslyapproveil. Old'Business Mr., OIqs asked theCRCtocoiisider wilivirigthe parking i:equir~tllentfor those businesseHequesting.grant moneyiftheyhavefiveor less,parking spaces.'So moved by N-\r. Sharp. Seconded by Mr, Worrell and unaniriimisIy approved, Mr. Olds, requested $25,000 for a 2007 ,grant fund. So moved,bylVIr. Hammer..Seconded by Mr. Sharp. Discvssibn fonowed. !vfr,.Sharppt9posed an ameridiT!ent'that the'$25,OOO is lhe;budgetfor 2007 for Old Town tenovation.grantsand any.previouslyapproved moniesToi'the gr[!nts, be, returned to the general flll}d. MS...Anker s~conded the amendment:and~it was, unanimously approved. The'amended,mdtion was. then unanimouslyapproyed. Mr. Olds'requested,guiCIance.from,the CRC:regarding,future com munication wiring for theCiry (',elite!' [ifojed. Pedcor is puttinginan eniirecommUllji::ationsnetworka!)d wanted to kno\>{ ittlie GRG and/Qr th~ City wanted to be inclucted.;Discusslon' followed, Mr. Sharp suggested the CRCillvestigate:the:cost for laying the conduitatthis.time and then. it ~ould be,ayailable to the City'to]Jay for a,lId have tile cabl<; installed later as needed General agreement. [Exit Mr, Sliafp'1lt 7A5 p,m,] New. Business Mr. Cilj:terdistfibuted proposed'si'gnage c,riteriafor GlctTown ,shops I andn: Tflis\vas preparedby.Mr: Siurtzfrom Pedcor, Discussion followed at length. It was decided that the:CRC wOilldapprove the pr6posal'lhat wa!'isubniitledexee[ltfor the C anc! D blad~ signs. 'Request would he made tliat,the design of these be,improved or an,alternative suggested. Mr. Olds will discuss,this witl1,MikeHollibaugh [DOGS] anCl.Mr"Sturtz. Concern was expres'seddtb9ut proliferatiOlLofblade}iiglls'on thequildings, The CRC w.ill requestlhat.signage for,thepther projects b,e']jroughtto tpeJl!1I commission. Mr. \yon-eB,sl!ggysted the'CR~ haVe aconsi.Htanttoeducate the members. Mr. Carteras~edthe c.orpmissioners to,bei;ogliizant ofsignagy around tQwn and how it compares to thann Indianapolis. Other Mr, Hammer expressed thanks,to,Mr. Carter.and Mr.-Sharp JOt the cortect information they have written.to the ne\ilspaper,uboLitthe TIF'i,ssuc.in respqnse to spme letters to the editor. MS,.Mielkeannounced three upcomingevenls in the A & DD: 2 CRC Meeting, February 20, 2007 I, The Great Frame-Up is having its ribbon-cutting on Friday, February 23, 2:30 p,m. 2, The Carmel Arts Council and the CRC are having a historical plaque unveiling and a reception on Monday, February 26, 2:30 p.m. The reception will be in the fourth floor (turret) of the Pedcor building. The plaques are denoting the location of the first theater and the first library in Carmel. 3. Kurr Carmel Med Spa is having their grand opening on Saturday, March 10, 3-7 p.m. This is in the second building in Gunstra. Next Meeting There will be a special meeting on Thursday, March I, Ra.m. [This meeting'will be in DOCS conference room.] Nextregular meeting is Tuesday, March 20, 2007, 6 p.m. for executive session, 7 p.m. for open meeting. Adjournment Ms. Anker moved the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Mr. Hammer and unanimously approved. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. 3