HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRC-02-16-11 CRC Meeting, February 16, 2011
CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Meeting, Wednesday,
February 16, 2011
President Bill Hammer called the meeting to order at 6:42 p.m. Commission members
Jeff Worrell, Greg Phillips, David Bowers and Brad Meyer were present, constituting a
quorum. Also present were Les Olds, Karl Haas, Don Cleveland, Michael Lee and
Megan McVicker.
Others present:
Teresa Carusillo, Brandon Weddle, Brandon Bogan and Jim Mullet
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Approval of Minutes
January 19, 2011: Moved for approval by Mr. Worrell, seconded by Mr. Meyer and
unanimously approved.
Financial Matters
Mr. Cleveland announced the January 2011 end of month operating balance for the CRC
General Fund is $17,831,347.
Mr. Hammer requested confirmation and reiteration that bond payments due in January
were paid on time. Mr. Cleveland confirmed.
Mr. Cleveland requested the Commission's approval to pay invoices for the CRC General
Fund in the amount of $1,210,339.75. Discussion ensued. Mr. Worrell moved to
approve CRC General Fund claims in the amount of $1,210,339.75. Seconded by Mr.
Bowers and passed unanimously.
Mr. Cleveland requested the approval of PAC invoices for regular construction in the
amount of $593,678.12. Mr. Worrell moved to approve expenditures payable from the
PAC Construction fund in the amount of $593,678.12, seconded by Mr. Meyer and
passed unanimously.
Mr. Olds referenced a handout listing change orders to be approved and reiterated that all
change orders issued must be approved by the Redevelopment Commission to satisfy the
State Board of Accounts. Mr. Olds stated the change orders presented are from
installment purchase contracts approved and authorized by the Commission to purchase
equipment for the Center for the Performing Arts complex, which includes the Palladium,
Main Stage Theater and Studio Theater. These amounts are within the budgets set aside
for these locations. Discussion ensued. Mr. Meyer moved to approve the payment of
$858,229.93, seconded by Mr. Worrell and passed unanimously.
Committee Reports
Mr. Hammer announced the formation of two new committees, the Finance Committee
and Personnel /Administration Committee.
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Mr. Worrell stated the Plan Review and Interior Design Panel met on February 16, 2011
to approve the signage package for City Center. Mr. Worrell stated the committee
reviewed the package and felt it served the area. This package had also been previously
reviewed and approved by the City. Mr. Olds announced the committee will use the
package as a benchmark for future CRC project partnerships due to the quality of the
package. Mr. Hammer requested that copies of the package be distributed to
Commissioners that are not on the Plan Review committee.
Update on Properties
Mr. Olds opened the floor to questions regarding properties outlined in the monthly
Commissioners' packet.
Mr. Hammer requested the status of removal of the damaged gala tent from the Center
Green. Mr. Olds stated the tent was mostly removed but committed to be completely off
site by Friday, February 18, 2011.
Mr. Hammer announced the ribbon cutting for the Studio Theater is on March 2, 2011 at
11:30 a.m. and invited Commissioners, staff and the general public.
Mr. Weddle with REI Construction, Project Manager for Parcel 7B /C, gave an update and
slideshow presentation on the construction progress.
Old Business
Approval of 2011 Event Budget
Mr. Olds referenced the event budget proposal handout and stated the plan falls within
the $200,000 marketing and event line item previously approved within the 2011 budget.
Mr. Olds requested the Commission's approval of the proposed event schedule and
spending.
Discussion ensued with regards to road closure communication, sponsorship of the
events, and the roles of consultants and staff for the events.
The 2011 event schedule and road closure information will be posted on the Arts
Design District website.
Mr. Meyer moved to approve the events budget proposed for $199,995, seconded by Mr.
Bowers. Passed unanimously.
New Business
None at this time.
Other Business
None at this time.
Announcements
None at this time.
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Adjournment
Mr. Worrell moved the meeting be adjourned and seconded by Mr. Meyer. The meeting
was adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is Wednesday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m.
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