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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-12-21 Redev Authority Minutes 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. SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING January 17, 2012 1200 County-City Building 2:00 p.m. 227 West Jefferson Boulevard Presiding: Jose Alvarez South Bend, IN 46601 The January 16, 2012 Annual Organizational Meeting of the Redevelopment Authority was called to order at 2:00p.m. by Jose Alvarez. There was a quorum present. 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mr. Jose Alvarez, President Ms. Carolyn V. Pfotenhauer, Vice-President Mr. Raphael Thomas, Secretary Redevelopment Staff: Mr. Donald Inks, Director of Economic Development Mrs. Cheryl Phipps, Recording Secretary Mr. David Relos, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Larry Metiever, Legal Counsel 2. SWEARING IN OF AUTHORITY MEMBERS The members have not yet been reappointed. 3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Mr. Alvarez nominated Mr. Thomas as President, the motion was seconded by Ms. Pfotenhauer, and the Authority approved the nomination. Ms. Pfotenhauer nominated Mr. Alvarez for Secretary and herself for Vice-President; these motions were seconded by Mr. Alvarez. The Authority unanimously approved the nominations. 4. SET REGULAR MEETING TIMES FOR 2012 The first and third Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. were set for the regular meeting times. 5. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion Ms. Pfotenhauer, seconded by Mr. Thomas, the Annual Organizational Meeting was adjourned at 2:05 p.m. Raphael Thomas, President Donald Inks, Director C The Redevelopment Authority December 21, 2011 Meeting Minutes Ms. Pfotenhauer asked if there are any provisions attached for the owners to maintain the properties at a certain level. Mr. Sikora said there is nothing in the sales agreement. Mr. Michael knows one of the homes he is purchasing is going to need some work. We feel we have an understanding with him but nothing is written into the contract. The other gentleman has agreed to keep the house for at least two years. Ms. Pfotenhauer asked if provisions are usually made when we sell homes. Mr. Sikora said he didn't know. Ms. Greene asked if we were donating them to the people. Mr. Sikora said they are being sold for less than the appraised value. They have been appraised and offered, without success through the disposition process. Ms. Pfotenhauer said we should consider putting conditions in the agreements that would require people to maintain a certain standard so that neighborhoods would be able to redevelop. Mr. Thomas said he knows Mr. Michel will do a good job but we cannot be certain about others who may want to purchase the homes. Mr. Sikora said Mr. Gordon has screened potential purchasers and weeded out those who would not be an asset. Ms. Pfotenhauer thought it is in the City's best interest to have it in writing a standard the City expects a homeowner to maintain when they purchase one of our properties. Mr. Sikora said there are nine more properties that will be sold so he will work with the legal department to draft provisions for those sales. Ms. Pfotenhauer said she would like to have that communicated as a serious recommendation to the staff. Upon a motion by Ms. Pfotenhauer, seconded by Mr. Thomas, the Authority approved Resolution No. 175 authorizing the transfer real property to the Redevelopment Commission. 4. NEXT MEETING DATE: January 16, 2012 5. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Authority the meeting was adjourned at 1:40 p.m. er— :resident Carte olyn Pfotenhauer, - resident Donald Inks, Director co,.; 2