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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRC-01-07-10 CRC Meeting January 7, 2010 CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Meeting, Thursday, January 7, 2010 Commission members Ron Carter, Bill Hammer, Carolyn Anker and Tom Crowley were given the oaths of office. President Ron Carter called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commission members Bill Hammer, Carolyn Anker and Tom Crowley were present, constituting a quorum. Also present were Les Olds, Andrea Stumpf and Matt Worthley. Others present: Mike Anderson and Dan Moriarity The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Election of Officers Mr. Hammer nominated Mr. Carter for President of the Commission and seconded by Mr. Crowley. Mr. Hammer moved that nominations be closed, seconded by Ms. Anker and approved unanimously. Mr. Hammer moved that Mr. Carter be elected by acclamation and seconded by Mr. Crowley. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Anker nominated Mr. Hammer for Vice President of the Commission and seconded by Mr. Crowley. Ms. Anker moved that nominations be closed, seconded by Mr. Crowley and approved unanimously. Ms. Anker moved that Mr. Hammer be elected by acclamation. The motion was unanimously approved. Mr. Hammer nominated Carolyn Anker for Secretary of the Commission and seconded by Mr. Crowley. Mr. Hammer moved that nominations be closed, seconded by Mr. Crowley and unanimously approved. Mr. Hammer moved that Ms. Anker be elected by acclamation. The motion passed unanimously. PAC Change Order Sinks Mr. Olds outlined the cost and reasoning for the addition of sinks and the necessary plumbing and electrical for the service bar areas located in the Performing Arts Center. Mr. Olds stated these changes were based on a recommendation from Steven Libman, Executive Director of the Regional Performing Arts Center, after discussions with possible catering vendors. Mr. Olds mentioned his questioning of and discussion with the Design Architect as to why these plans were not included in the original concept. The Design Architect indicated that, based on their experience, sinks with hot water were not normally placed in those areas. It was their belief that catering operations normally provide their own water and equipment necessary to carry out their efforts. Discussion ensued. Mr. Carter expressed his displeasure with the situation and his belief that the architect should pay for the cost of the sinks and drain lines installed. Mr. Carter requested Mr. Olds discuss this situation with the Design Architect. Mr. Olds stated that standard industry procedure is to pay 10% of the cost of the change order for the item that was 1 CRC Meeting January 7, 2010 missed in the original plans. Mr. Olds offered this as a possible alternative to submit to the Design Architect. Mr. Carter did not believe this amount was sufficient. Mr. Crowley questioned the time sensitivity of this matter. Mr. Olds stated that construction would be delayed if this matter was not resolved and costs would increase. Mr. Hammer moved for approval and seconded by Ms. Anker. The motion to approve PAC Change Order #104 to include the addition of sinks, hot water systems, cabinetry and other necessary piping and drains for the Performing Art Center service bar areas for a cost of $75,000 and $7,500 contingency, for a total amount of $82,500, subject to available funding was unanimously approved. Mr. Hammer stated he submitted the motion with great trepidation and reluctance. He stated his belief of the importance of the Performing Art Center's food service component and its ability to generate cash flow and explained his reason for moving forward with the motion was to have proper food service operations and maximize operating revenue. Mr. Hammer also encouraged Mr. Olds to recoup as many costs as possible. Mr. Crowley questioned if the money for the change order was from the contingency money in the budget. Mr. Olds confirmed this was the case. PAC Signage Design Consultant Mr. Olds gave a brief history of Kiku Obatu's projects and services in the area. He stated the recommendation from the architectural design team and Executive Director of Peforming Arts Center that Kiku Obatu be retained for architectural sign package that integrates into both interior and exterior design of the building. Mr. Olds explained that this contract is segmented and that if commission decided to stop the contract it may do so at any stage. Mr. Olds also stated this package can be competitively bid in the open sign market, leveling the playing field for sign companies in Carmel and central Indiana. Mr. Carter noted that these costs will come out of line item allocated for Professional Services. Mr. Crowley asks if the amount for these services was in line with what was anticipated. Mr. Olds stated that this was one of the lowest bids received, with only one proposal submitted that was lower. However, the entity was not chosen as they had never worked on a performing arts center. Mr. Hammer moved for approval of retaining Kiku Obata as the Sign Design Consultant for Interior and Exterior Signage Program for the Performing Arts Center in an amount not to exceed $1 17,700. Seconded by Ms. Anker and unanimously approved. Old Business No old business at this time. New Business No new business at this time. 2 CRC Meeting January 7, 2010 Adjournment Ms. Anker moved the meeting be adjourned and seconded by Mr. Hammer. The meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m. 3