10-11-12 Redevelopment Commission Minutes.docx

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South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—October 11, 2012 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) B. Airport Economic Development Area (7) continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from Heppenheimer and Korpal for the scope of services and fee proposed, subject to approval from the Department of Law. (8) Appointment to Blackthorn Owners' Association Board of Directors Mr. Inks noted that Greg Downes has served two years on the Blackthorn Owners' Association Board of Directors and has expressed an interest in continuing in that capacity. Appointments are for three years. Mr. Davis asked what the Blackthorn Owners Association is. Mr. Inks responded that the Blackthorn Corporate Park was set up with an owners' association because there are some common grounds that are landscaped. The owners association is a collection of people who own property in the corporate park. They meet annually to determine the budget for maintaining the corporate park and address any other issues that concern the property owners there. The Commission still owns almost half of the property in the corporate park, so it continues to have a seat on the board of directors. Mr. Davis asked what the annual budget is for the association. Mr. Downes responded that it is approximately $60,000. Mr. Davis asked Mr. Inks to provide a list of who gets the various maintenance contracts. Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by Mr. Alford and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the appointment of Greg Downes to the Blackthorn Owners' Association Board of Directors for a three-year term ending December 31, 2015. C. West Washington-Chapin Development Area There was no business in the West Washington-Chapin Development Area.