2011-12-21 Redev Authority Minutes

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SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING December 21, 2011 1308 County-City Building 1:30 p.m. 227 West Jefferson Boulevard Presiding: Jose Alvarez South Bend, IN 46601 The December 21, 2011 Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Authority was called to order at 1:28 p.m. by its Vice-President, Carolyn Pfotenhauer. There was a quorum present. 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Ms. Carolyn V. Pfotenhauer, Vice President Mr. Ray Thomas, Secretary Member Absent: Mr. Jose Alvarez, President Redevelopment Staff: Mr. Matt Sikora, Economic Development Specialist Mrs. Jenny Hullinger, Recording Secretary Ms. Cheryl Greene, Legal Counsel Mr. Larry Meteiver, Legal Counsel 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the minutes of December 6, 2011 Upon a motion by Ray Thomas, seconded by Carolyn Pfotenhauer, and unanimously carried, the Authority approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 6, 2011. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Authority approval of Resolution No. 175 authorizing the transfer of real property to the Redevelopment Commission Matt Sikora said the Authority owns a number of properties that have been managed by the Housing Development Corporation. As that commitment comes to a conclusion, the Redevelopment Commission has been tasked with disposing of the properties. There are twelve in the Monroe Park area that we are trying to sell to people who will live in them, if possible. He asked the Authority to transfer the properties to the Commission so they can be sold. They have been listed on the market through Bruce Gordon, of Hallmark Real Estate, who has been trying to find good buyers to purchase them. Presently a homeowner, Gil Michel, is interested in purchasing two houses, 310 E. South St. and 602 Carroll Street that are next to his and keep them as rentals. Since he is a responsible person, he will be able to help stabilize the neighborhood. Mr. Thomas said he knew Mr. Michel and was sure he would do a great job. The other property, 628 Rush Street, is Li being purchased by a former policeman who is now a military man. He wants the house for his family for when he is stationed in Afghanistan.