HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRC-12-01-11CRC Meeting December 1, 2011
CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Meeting, Thursday,
December 1, 2011
President Bill Hammer called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. Commission members Jeff
Worrell, Greg Phillips and Brad Meyer were present, constituting a quorum. Also present
were Karl Haas, Les Olds, Michael Lee, Matt Worthley and Megan McVicker.
Others present:
Jim Higgins and Jim Mullet
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
OId Business
Approval of Parcel 5 TIF Purchase
Mr. Haas stated this action item is a technical confirmation of a vote previously taken by
the Commission confirming the approval of the $22,500,000 purchase price for the Parcel 5
garage under an installment contract.
Mr. Worrell moved to affirm the original approval by the Carmel Redevelopment
Commission for the acquisition of the Parcel #5 parking garage in the amount of
$22,500,000. Seconded by Mr. Meyer and passed unanimously.
Approval of Esco Communications Installment Purchase Contract and Approval of Wenger
Equipment Installment Purchase Contract
Mr. Olds stated these items (Action Items #2 and #3) relate to the presentation from the
Center for the Performing Arts group, given at the November 16 CRC meeting, regarding
additional equipment requests for the Center. Mr. Olds briefly summarized the
presentation and request in relation to what was requested for approval at this meeting.
Mr. Olds stated funds are available through an installment purchase contract, and asked
these items be approved subject to final approval of the Finance Committee.
Discussion ensued.
Mr. Meyer moved to approve the purchase of additional loose equipment for the
Tarkington Theater and Studio Theater, in the amount of $166,119.09, subject to review of
the Finance sub - committee and available funding and also moved to approve the purchase
of additional stools, chairs and carts for the Tarkington and Studio Theater, in the amount
of $25,150, subject to review of the Finance sub - committee and available funding.
Seconded by Mr. Worrell. Discussion ensued. Unanimously approved.
New Business
Approval of Funding for Demolition of Grain Silo and Connecting Buildings on Old Street
Department Site
Mr. Olds gave background on this action item, including the anticipated cost of the work
based on estimates received and possible funding. Mr. Olds stated the approval for this
work would be subject to funding and approval of the Finance Committee. Mr. Olds
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requested the Commission approve an appropriation of $200,000, with the President of the
Redevelopment Commission having the authority to sign the contracts, if necessary.
Discussion ensued regarding potential issues and additional costs associated with the
demolition, the process, timeline and future development intent for the property.
Mr. Olds stated this is currently City property, but there is the possibility of transferring it
for $1 to the Redevelopment Commission. Mr. Olds stated this property currently has no
value because of easements that run through it to serve the warehouse.
Mr. Meyer stated he would be in favor of the City transferring the property to the
Commission but would not be in favor of appropriating any funds for demolition at this
time.
Discussion ensued on whether to table the item or make a motion to transfer the property.
Mr. Haas stated a motion could be made contingent upon both funding and the transfer
from the City to the Commission of this property.
Discussion ensued.
Mr. Meyer moved that, as long as the silo is transferred to the Redevelopment Commission
for $1, the Commission would fund with available funding the demolition of the silo at a
future date, in an amount not to exceed $200,000. Seconded by Mr. Worrell and passed
unanimously.
Announcements
None at this time.
Adjournment
Mr. Worrell moved the meeting be adjourned subject to the execution of documents and
seconded by Mr. Meyer. The meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.
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