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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRC-10-16-07CRC Meeting, October 16, 2007 CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMINUSSION Meeting, Tuesday, October 16, 2007 President Ron Carter called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Commission members William Hammer and Jeff Worrell were present, constituting a quorum. Also present were Mayor Brainard, Karl Haas, Les Olds, Darrell Norris, Francesca Jarosz (Indpls Star), Rick Osborn, Marnin and Nora Spigelman, Brandon Bogan, Doug Adams, Joseph Shanahan, Mike Anderson and Andrea Stumpf. Phyllis Morrissey as support staff. Mr. Carter turned the floor over to Mr. Worrellfor a statement. Mr. Won-ell stated lie wanted to make the other commissioners aware of some accusations of conflict of interest directed at him, regarding sonic property he owns in the city on Main Street in the Arts & Design District. Prior to accepting the appointment as a. commissioner, Mr. Worrell told the Mayor and then get an opinion from the City Attorney and also the CRC attorney; Karl Haas, and both determined his ownership of the building would not be a conflict of interest. Mr. Worrell stated he thought the accusation was politically motivated. Mr. Haas pointed out the basic statutory test to determine under Indiana law, is that at the time a vote was taken, the commissioner knew that there was an ascertainable pecuniary interest in the contract or the action up for vote. Pecuniary interest means that there was an interest or benefit or profit that is certain of calculation and could be determined. A general benefit that would accrue to a commission member similar to or the same as what would accrue to any other resident of Cannel or any other property owner is not a conflict of interest. It takes a special kind of benefit and that benefit has to be financial and has to be known by the commissioner in advance. Mr. Haas: "I'm convinced that actions that the commission has taken relative to properties on Main Street do not and,have not had any ascertainable benefit to any property owner because it's not something where it's susceptible of determining in advance how any nearby property owner might benefit, if there were to be a benefit. i would note editorially, hopefully whenever the commission takes action it's beneficial to property owners in Carmel. One of the purposes of a redevelopment commission is to redevelop for the exactpulpose 01110t only making the city a better place to live but increasing property values." Mr. Worrell stated there was formal request made for his resignation and right now he is not prepared to-resign his position. Mr. Carter backed his decision and stated he [Mr. Worrell] has done absolutely nothing wrong. No one on the commission has done anything wrong. This is politically motivated. In fact, if someone were not able to serve on the commission by virtue of life fact that they own property in the City, none o,f its would be able to serve on the commission. As Mr. Haas has alluded to, the job of the commission is to increasethe values of.properties within the City. T think we've been very successful at that. Those of CRC'Meetung,, October 16, ,2007 us Who have liccn ire&elong enough to understand wlfat goes,-on in the coriiniunity. know what Main Street, for example;, was like prior to the Redevelopment Commission. begiiining'its!work..The increase in value of properties all alortg Main Street has accrued to:not only thejptopertyowners on Main Street,; bru'it's accrued to all tWpropefty,owners within.the City of'Carmel. I applaud you and;by the way I would also mention; members bf the Corfihii"ssion have known over time,+and others iti_the coniniunity ceitainlyhavc known of:7eff s,ownership; in this particular build ing. Approval of Minutes Me. Hammer, moved for approval of the September, 18, 2007, minutes. Seconded by'Mr. Woncli'and unanitiibusly`approved. Mr. Worrell moved for, approval ofthe September,28,;2007, minutes. Secondedby Mr. Hamiiier and,tuianirl?oitsly"appro"ved., A2enda Cliun2e Mr, Hammer moved theso"r ier oEthe agendwbe ehariged and the; financial matters be ilea on the agenda. Seconded by Mr. Wbr-cell andunanimously approved. Financial-Matters tvtr. Oldsreported the erid;of Sgp"'tember CRC goncral.fitind balance was-S3:258,681, funds in the,amount'of $808,000 for tbelarid sale [ol'7C} will be transferred electronically on October 1.7. Approvalof Invoices invoices•.in the amou6t ofS753.,457'83`were, submitted for approval From hind 902., Mr. ammer moved to=approve'the. invoices Seconded by Mr, Worrell and unanimously' Hammer.' approved: Brookshire Golf Course Invoices.in the amounttofSB4,596from fiend 905.were,submitted for approval. Mr. Flaliinn& moved to approve,tlie invoices. Seconded by Mr. Worrell and uiianimorisly approved. PAC Disbursement Requisition 423 for $744,459.50 waszsubmitEedofor approval. Mr Ffannnermoved for approval Seconded by,M?. Worrell and unaninioitsly approvedi. Bid.openhitp Bid's fronf-two bidders for the material an&fabrication oftt6e limestone fordie PAC were opened, The. first bid was from Bybee Stone Company.inthe>amounVorS2,8 6,000. Alternate;#] was add ,S41.5,000,:k2 was zero, 43 was add $5,000, aiid'#4 was deduct $900. CRC Meeting,OCLuber 16,-2007 The second`bid.was from Indiana Limestone. Company in the airicuht'of,$3,0$5,600. Alternate 4l was, add $693,400, 42 was zero, 03,was;add"$4400 ziid4 •was deduct $2,700. The bids will be reviewed and a rcobmmendaPion will be brought toAlhe special mcctuig on October 23. if all,issues are resolved, thd?bid Will be awarde l at.lbat meeting. [Fxit,Mr'Worrell]. Reports;fforn Atchiteetand Engineers Mr. Bogan reported dir! will'Se moved on"theTAC site on Octobcr 26, The de-Avatering package,was rebid and'those bids will .be opmed.ahthe October.23,nieeiing. Workis proceeding on ihe'energy'center project. Update on Pr=operties Nothing-to report Old Business None New Business. None N ext.M ectl n Es` Tuesday,,Octoher 23, 730 a.ni..SpecialiYleeting Tuesday, October 30, S.a_M.•Special 1vleeting Tuesday, N6ve'mbcr,20, 6.00 p.m. Rxecuttve;Sessiott, 700.p M. Meeting Tuesday,,Novcmber,27, 8=him. 5hecial Meeting Adlournnient. The meeting wmadjoumed at 7:23 pma.