HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRC-09-18-13 CRC Meeting, September 18, 2013
CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Meeting, Wednesday,
September 18, 2013
President Bill Hammer called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. Commission members Dave
Bowers,Brad Meyer and Jeff Worrell were present,constituting a quorum. Also present were
Matt Worthley, Karl Haas and Megan McVicker.
Others present:
Michael Lee,Les Olds,Bruce Donaldson,Bryan Mitchell,Andrea Davis (IBJ), Adam Hill(Lor
Corporation)and Dustin Plummer(Lor Corporation)
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Bid Opening: Parcel#10 Shapiro's RFP
Mr.Worthley opened and read aloud the bids. Mr. Worthley stated that staff will take the bids
under advisement and bring back a recommendation to the Commission at the next meeting.
Public Hearing
Parkwood Economic Development Plan Amendment
The public hearing was opened at 6:37 p.m.
Bruce Donaldson,bond counsel with Barnes&Thornburg,gave background and description
regarding the plan and amendment.
No one was present to speak in favor or in opposition.
The public hearing was closed at 6:39 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
July 24, 2013: Moved for approval by Mr.Worrell and seconded by Mr. Meyer. Passed
unanimously.
August 28, 2013: Moved for approval by Mr.Worrell and seconded by Mr.Bowers. Approved
unanimously.
Financial Matters
Mr. Lee noted and outlined a revision on the monthly forecast from what was distributed in the
monthly Commissioners' meeting packet. Mr. Lee stated that with that revision the August end
of month balance for the cash account is$1,502,796 and$4,202,796 with reserve funds.
Mr.Lee requested the Commission approve non-operating claims in the amount of$375,866.89.
Mr. Bowers moved to pay$375,866.89 in non-operating invoices, seconded by Mr. Meyer.
Passed unanimously.
Mr.Lee requested approval of PAC construction fund claims in the amount of$141.26.Mr.
Bowers moved to approve the payment of$141.26 in the disbursement of PAC funds, seconded
by Mr.Worrell. Unanimously approved.
Approval of Change Orders
There were no change orders to come before the Commission at this time.
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Approval of Revised Budget
Mr.Lee stated the Finance Committee was not able to meet within the past month to review the
budget and suggested this item be tabled until next month.
Discussion ensued. Mr.Bowers suggested that a meeting be held with members of the City
Council's Finance Committee regarding some of the budget items.
Mr.Worrell moved to table any action on this, with the stipulation that moving forward we
[CRC] have a joint meeting with the appropriate representatives of the City Council as soon as
possible. Seconded by Mr.Bowers. Discussion ensued. Approved unanimously.
Transfer of Reserve Funds to Usable Funds
Mr.Lee gave background on this item and requested that half of the annual total scheduled to be
transferred from the two reserve accounts to the general CRC fund be transferred.
Brief discussion ensued. Mr. Lee confirmed this had been contemplated in the budget.
Mr. Bowers moved to authorize and approve the transfer of CRC reserve funds in the aggregate
amount of$350,000 to the general CRC fund. Seconded by Mr. Meyer and passed unanimously.
Other
Mr.Lee noted the Civic payment expected for December has already been received in September.
Committee Reports
Mr.Bowers gave a brief update from the Finance Committee.
There were no additional committee reports.
Update on Properties
Mr.Worthley gave an update on the Anderson-Birkla project and Nash building construction.
Old Business
Approval of Resolution 2013-4 re: Parkwood Economic Development Plan Amendment
Mr. Donaldson stated this is the resolution that would confirm the resolution adopted by the
Commission in December. This has also been approved by the Plan Commission and City
Council.
Mr.Worrell moved to approve Resolution 2013-4, seconded by Mr.Bowers. Unanimously
approved.
Approval of Contract for Reflecting Pool
Mr.Worthley gave background on this item and stated this contract would cover the fabrication
and delivery of the granite coping for the reflecting pool.
Discussion ensued regarding cost and budget for this item as well as storage of materials.
Mr.Bowers moved to approve a contract with Smock Fansler Corporation for the acquisition and
delivery of the granite coping material. Seconded by Mr. Meyer and passed unanimously.
New Business
None at this time.
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Other Business
None at this time.
Adjournment
Mr. Bowers moved the meeting be adjourned pending the execution of documents and seconded
by Mr.Worrell. The meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is October 16, 2013.
An executive session was held directly prior to and reconvened directly after the public meeting
in which pending litigation and the purchase or lease of real property were discussed. The
Commission hereby certifies that no subject matter was discussed in the executive session other
than the subject matter specified in the public notice.
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