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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. 1 CRC Meeting, September 18, 2013 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. 2 CRC Meeting, September 18, 2013 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. 3