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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRC-11-20-08CRC Meeting, November 20, 2008 1 CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Meeting, Thursday, November 20, 2008 President Ron Carter called the meeting to order at 6:39 p.m. Commissioner members Rick Sharp, Jeff Worrell and Bill Hammer were present, constituting a quorum. Also present were Karl Haas, Les Olds, Sherry Mielke, Andrea Stumpf and Matt Worthley. Others present: Bruce Stauffer, Brandon Bogan, Mike Anderson, Rick Osborne, Jim Mullet and Bryan Mitchell. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Approval of Minutes September 15, 2008 – Mr. Hammer moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Sharp and unanimously approved. October 7, 2008 – Mr. Hammer moved for approval and seconded by Mr. Sharp. The minutes did not pass due to insufficient votes and are held until the December public meeting. October 15, 2008 – Mr. Hammer moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Sharp and unanimously approved. October 17, 2008 – Mr. Sharp moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Hammer and approved with three in favor and one abstention (Mr. Sharp). October 22, 2008 – Mr. Sharp moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Worrell and approved with three in favor and one abstention (Mr. Sharp). Financial Matters Ms. Mielke reported the October end of month operating balance is $2,488,943.00. Ms. Mielke requested the Commission’s approval to pay invoices from the CRC General Fund in the amount of $534,537.87. Mr. Sharp requested clarification and explanation why the CRC pays taxes on certain properties under “Operations and Maintenance.” Ms. Mielke reported the CRC, in partnership with Pedcor Company, owns two units in the Old Town Shops II and pays the taxes according to the purchase agreement with Pedcor Company. Mr. Haas explained two reasons the CRC would pay taxes: 1) The CRC is in a public private partnership with a developer who has title to the property and is taxed and the CRC is permitted to pay their share. CRC Meeting, November 20, 2008 2 2) When the CRC purchases property that is subject to taxes payable from the previous year resulting in a tax lien. The taxing units stop assessing when the CRC acquires the title, but any taxes accrued previously are required to be paid. Mr. Hammer moved for approval of the CRC General Fund invoices and seconded by Mr. Worrell. Mr. Hammer noted one claim regarding a hotel bill from his travel to Nashville and stated he would be abstaining from voting on that portion of the claims equaling $231.85. The remainder of the claims was passed unanimously, with the hotel reimbursement for Mr. Hammer passing three in favor and one abstention (Mr. Hammer). Ms. Mielke requested the approval of the Disbursement of Funds from the PAC Construction Fund in the amount of $3,136,220.03. Mr. Hammer moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Worrell and unanimously approved. Committee Reports No committee reports at this time. Update on Properties Mr. Olds reported the demolition work has started in earnest on Parcel 47. Arts & Design District Update Ms. Mielke reported on upcoming events including “Holiday in the Arts District” and the December Gallery Walk. Barrett Eye Care, Acupuncture of Indiana and Holy Cow Cupcakes have opened in the Arts & Design District. Two historical plaques have been unveiled in the area noting Carmel’s first doctor’s office and Carmel’s first silent film theatre. Old Business No old business at this time. New Business Award Contracts for Parcel 47 Underground Removal According to the project agreement, the CRC is responsible for the underground removal of the site. The contract is to remove the underground contaminants identified by Patriot Engineering. Upon reviewing the bids, the Construction Manager recommends the work be awarded to National Salvage. The contract was based on a certain amount of material being removed and could be subject to changes should the contamination extend beyond the limits identified by Patriot Engineering. Bruce Stauffer, Construction Manager with Keystone Construction was present to answer questions regarding the bid totals and construction process. CRC Meeting, November 20, 2008 3 Discussion ensued. Mr. Hammer moved to award the bid for Parcel 47, Arts District Lofts, underground removals contract to National Salvage and Service Corporation in the amount of $418,000 subject to final quantity verification per the unit prices that are included in the contract documents. Seconded by Mr. Worrell and unanimously approved. Other Business Mr. Carter requested the staff look at the Gunstra Builders project located in the Arts & Design District, Monon and Main, to learn how the CRC, in conjunction with the City of Carmel, can help secure the project and the unfinished/unoccupied buildings. Monon and Main is not a CRC project, but has a huge influence on the development of the Arts & Design District. Mr. Olds stated he would get in contact with city agencies to see what assistance is needed and will report back at the next meeting. [Rick Sharp leaves at 7:01 p.m.] Mr. Hammer requested the area be secured for the safety of pedestrians. Adjournment Mr. Worrell moved the meeting be adjourned and seconded by Mr. Hammer. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.