HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRC-12-17-08CRC Meeting, December 17, 2008
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CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Meeting, Wednesday,
December 17, 2008
President Ron Carter called the meeting to order at 6:48 p.m. Commissioner members
Rick Sharp, Carolyn Anker, Jeff Worrell and Bill Hammer were present, constituting a
quorum. Also present were Karl Haas, Sherry Mielke, Andrea Stumpf and Matt
Worthley.
Others present:
From Shiel Sexton: Doug Adams, Mike Anderson, Tony Eisenhut
From CSO Architects: Brandon Bogan, Dan Moriarity
From Signature Construction: Kyle Hayes, Greg Dixon
Others present including media: Pat O’Brian, John Cartmell, Adam Brandt, John
Santarossa, Mark Shegon, Dave Coots, Jerry Heniser, Merrie Heniser, Steve Warne, Rick
Osborne, Kevin Rider
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Bid Openings
PAC Bid Package #5 – Interior Finishes (Re-bid)
Mike Anderson with Shiel Sexton opened and read aloud the bids for the Performing Arts
Center Bid Package #5 – Interior Finishes. [Please see attached bid tabulation]
Mr. Sharp requested the elements of the ad-alternates and deducts be outlined when the
bid recommendation is presented to the Commission, including those that have been
moved from the base bid to an alternates or vice versa.
Carmel City Center Phase I Sloped Topping Slab
Greg Dixon with Signature Construction opened and read aloud the bids for the Carmel
City Center Phase I Sloped Topping Slab. [Please see attached bid tabulation]
Approval of Minutes
October 7, 2008 – Mr. Hammer moved for approval, seconded by Ms. Anker and
approved with three approvals and two abstentions (Jeff Worrell and Rick Sharp).
November 13, 2008 – Mr. Hammer moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Sharp and
approved with three approvals and two abstentions (Jeff Worrell and Carolyn Anker).
November 20, 2008 – Mr. Hammer moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Worrell and
approved with four approvals and one abstention (Carolyn Anker).
Financial Matters
Ms. Mielke reported the November end of month operating balance is $2,675,309.00
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Ms. Mielke requested the Commission’s approval to pay invoices from the CRC General
Fund in the amount of $858,922.49. Mr. Sharp moved for approval, seconded by Mr.
Hammer and approved with four approvals and one abstention (Carolyn Anker).
Ms. Mielke requested the approval of the Disbursement of Funds from the PAC
Construction Fund in the amount of $3,099,472.76. Mr. Hammer moved for approval,
seconded by Ms. Anker and unanimously approved.
Committee Reports
No committee reports at this time.
Update on Properties
There was no discussion on current CRC properties.
Arts & Design District Update
No Arts & Design District update at this time.
Old Business
No old business at this time.
New Business
Approval of VFW Term Sheet
Mr. Haas reported the term sheet previously distributed to the Commissioners was
consistent with negotiations between the CRC and the VFW. The VFW’s counsel will
recommend the term sheet to members of the VFW for signature.
Mr. Hammer moved to approve the Term Sheet for Acquisition of Current VFW Post and
Relocation to Replacement VFW Post. Seconded by Ms. Anker and unanimously
approved.
Approval of Resolution 2008-13: CRC Promotional Fund Account
Ms. Mielke reported the original purpose of the resolution was to establish a promotional
fund account. Ms. Mielke recommended to remove the approval of Resolution 2008-13
as Mr. Haas agreed to sponsor the promotional costs for 2009.
Mr. Carter thanked Mr. Haas for the gesture, but recommended the Commissioners
approve the resolution.
Mr. Sharp moved to approve Resolution 2008-13 – CRC Promotional Fund Account,
seconded by Mr. Hammer and unanimously approved.
Approval of Health Insurance Benefits Package for CRC Staff
Ms. Mielke reported several staff members are in need of health insurance benefits. Two
quotes have been obtained through Walker Insurance agency and are under evaluation at
this time. When the health care organization is identified, it is suggested an 85%/15% -
Employer/Employee share be instituted.
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Mr. Sharp moved to approve the continued exploration of benefits and once the
competitive rate plan has been identified, that the CRC enter into an 85%/15% split with
the monthly amount not to exceed $1200. Seconded by Mr. Hammer and unanimously
approved.
Mr. Hammer requested Ms. Mielke explore the possible benefits of a flexible spending
account.
Other Business
No other business at this time.
Adjournment
Mr. Sharp moved the meeting be adjourned and seconded by Mr. Hammer. The meeting
was adjourned at 7:34 p.m.