HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRC-04-15-09CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Meeting, Wednesday, April 15, 2009
President Ron Carter called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. Commission members Bill Hammer, Carolyn Anker and Jeff Worrell were present, constituting a quorum. Also present were
Karl Haas, Sherry Mielke, Andrea Stumpf and Matt Worthley.
Others present:
From Shiel Sexton Co.: Mike Anderson
From CSO Architects: Brandon Bogan
Others Present: Rick Osborn, Kevin Rider
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Approval of Minutes
March 2, 2009: Moved for approval by Mr. Hammer and seconded by Ms. Anker. The minutes were held until the next meeting.
March 18, 2009: Moved for approval by Mr. Hammer, seconded by Ms. Anker and unanimously approved.
April 1, 2009: Moved for approval by Mr. Hammer, seconded by Ms. Anker and unanimously approved.
Financial Matters
Ms. Mielke announced the March 2009 end of month operating balance for the CRC General Fund is $3,155,440.
Mr. Hammer questioned the projected TIF distribution date and Ms. Mielke reported it was August 2009.
The miscellaneous revenue for the 902 General Fund was a reimbursement by the City of Carmel for a Sculpture Foundation payment made by the CRC prior to the approval of the city budget.
Ms. Mielke requested the Commission’s approval to pay invoices for the CRC General Fund in the amount of $1,353,700.84. Mr. Worrell moved to approve CRC General Fund claims as submitted.
Seconded by Mr. Hammer and passed unanimously.
Sherry Mielke requested the approval of the Disbursement of Funds from the PAC Construction Fund in the amount of $2,956,206.09. Moved for approval by Mr. Hammer, seconded by Ms. Anker
and unanimously approved.
Mr. Hammer questioned the progress with the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office in regards to accessing the “read-only” bank statements for the PAC Fund with the Bank of New York. Discussion ensued.
Mr. Haas will review the bond documents and provide information to
the Commissioners regarding the role of the Clerk-Treasurer. Mr. Worrell volunteered to meet with the Clerk-Treasurer to discuss the situation.
Ms. Mielke noted the inclusion of the 2009 First Quarter Budget Comparison report in the Commissioners’ packet.
Committee Reports
No committee report at this time.
Update on Properties
Mr. Anderson (Shiel Sexton), Construction Manager for the Performing Arts Center (PAC) gave a progress report for the PAC.
Arts & Design District
No report at this time.
Old Business
Mr. Hollibaugh, Director of the Department of Community Services, gave an update regarding the City of Carmel Downtown Plan and Smartcode Design Charrette that occurred in February/March
2009. Discussion ensued.
New Business
No new business at this time.
Other Business
No other business at this time.
Announcements
Ms. Stumpf announced the “Art in Bloom” Gallery Walk taking place Saturday, April 18 from 5-10 p.m.
Adjournment
Ms. Anker moved the meeting be adjourned and seconded by Mr. Worrell. The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. Special meetings are scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2009 and Wednesday, May 13, 2009.