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Home My WebLink AboutRM 03-06-70r= I SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Mach 6, 1970 10:30 A. M. 1246 County -City Bldg. Pr siding Officer: Mr. Dean J. Wilhelm, 226 W. Jefferson Blvd. President South.Bend, Ind. 46601 1. ROLL CALL Present Mr. Dean J. Wilhelm, President Mr. John E. Chenney, Vice President Rev. Willie V. Williams, Secretary Mr. Fred J. Helmen, Asst, Secretary Mr. Donald A. Wiggins, Member Others Present: Mr. Byron W. Sheets, President, Board of Trustees Mr. James F. Peacock, Member, Board of Trustees Mrs. Janet Allen, Common Council Member Mr. Roland Hummel, Chas. W. Cole & Son Mr. Jim Miller, South Bend Tribune Reporter Mrs. Jane Maager, WNDU Reporter Mr. Edward Smith, Chas. W, Cole & Son„ Mr, Edgar Seybold, 5euth Bend Civic Planning Assn. Legal Counsel: Mr. Bruce C. Hammerschmidt LPA Staff: Mr. Howard Bellinger Mr. Hubert M. Weaver Mr. Karl Ebel Rev. Billy W.. Kirk .Mr. L. Glenn Barbe Mr. Harrison Miller Mrs. Helen S. King Mr. Paul E. Becher Mrs. Dorothy Z. Deane 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. MINUTES APPROVED Ch nney, the minutes of February 20, 1970 were ap roved and passed unanimously. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS On motion by Mr. Helmen, seconded by Rev. CLAIMS APPROVED Williams, the claims, in the amount of $119,580,44, were approved for payment and passed unanimously. -1- 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont'd) PROJECT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND R -56 lacement Housing Claims General Gray, #3 -6 Emma Marie Fozo, #1 -2 C1abe Roberts, #2 -5 John Arndt, #1 -11 Raymond K. Riedl, Sr., #1-1 PROJECT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND R -57 Rehabilitation-Claims Re Re $ 2,926.00 _2,926.00 2,926.00 2,926,00 2,926.00 Total $ 14,630.00 Batteast Construction Co, $ 9,705,00 nation 'Cl aims Pink Washington, #3 -7 367.20 C. D. Johnson, #11 -7 108,00 Q. C. Neal, #1 -14 99,00 Greater Friendship Baptist Church, #10 -T9 378,00 Pink Washington, #37 -7 99,00 Estate Purchase Ralph & Beautie Shead, #23 -3: Paid to A, J. Kromkowski, Clerk of.St. Joseph Co. 2,500.00 Ralph C. Michaels 350,00 Dept, of Housing & Urban Development 833,00 International Business Machine Corp. 486,00 lerome E. Michaels, S. R. A. 100.00 Jilliam P. McRae 34.00 iouth Bend Exterminating Co. 30.00 >outh Bend Tribune 54,71 Fri- County News 45.05 Jilliam & Evelyn Goodrich, #38 -18 1,654,30 .Total ,13 ,26 PR04ECT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND R -66 Real Estate Option Richard W. Abele & Barbara Skiver, #27 -16 $ Bernice P. Simon, #23 -1 Raymond C. VanDerGracht, #27 -12 Irene Woodworth, c/o James Z. Woodworth, #23 -13 James Z. Woodworth, #23 -12 -2- 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10,00 r4� 4r ' S a- y 3. Re APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont'd) 1 Estate Purchase Bess M. Welber, et al., #23 -10 Relocation Claims Barbara Skiver, #27 -16 Ernest Haynes, #28 -7 Bertha Carlson, #15 -7 Hubert M. Weaver Total REDEVELOPMENT REVOLVING FUND Payroll: February 16, 1970 to February 28, 1970 Howard Bellinger $666.66 Karl L. Ebel 520.83 L. Glenn Barbe 458.33 Vivian N. Bond 333.33 Dorothy Z. Deane 350.00 Gordon L. Harrell 286.66 Dorothy N. Howell 333.33 Patricia L. Joers 212.16 C. E. Maxwell 354.16 W. H. Miller 362.50 W, J. Parrish 395,83 Billy W. Kirk 375.00 Joanna Wantuch 204.08 G. B. Watkin 308.33 Earl King 350.00 Helen S. King 248.04 William P. McRae 308.33 Billie J. Wesley 204.08 Richard Madison 333.33 Viella Wheeler 60.00 Paul E. Becher 333.33 Frank J. Alford 312.50 ,John Tidwell 333.33 Jan Thomason 195.75 Shirley Smith 192.92 Patricia Kennedy 176.54 B. Ashenfelter 447.91 Jane Immel 167.31 Lois Hocker 99.96 Rita Kurth 81.00 Ole Skarstein 135.00 Bruce C. Hammerschmidt Instant Printing Service, Inc. Jordan Motors, Inc. -3- $ 85,322.00 200.00 80.00 54.00 1,718.80 $- 87,424.8 9,140.53 200.00 36.45 47.06 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont'd) Northern Indiana Public Service Co. Office Engineers, Inc. Sheehan Service Center, Inc. South Bend Parking Co., Inc. G. B. Watkin Xerox Corp. Granville P. Ziegler 0, ml 4. 5. a tic was Water Dept., City of South Bend Water Dept., City of South Bend Water Dept., City of South Bend Water Dept., City of South Bend LaSalle Park Homes The Housing Authority, City of South Bend The Housing Authority, City of South Bend The Housing Authority, City of South Bend The Housing Authority, City of South Bend Total COMMUNICATIONS None. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS $ 50.59 204.33 19.30 125.00 10.70 24.20 90.69 $ 9,948.87 12.00 12,00 12.00 8,53 79.00 90,00 50.00 120,00 55.00 438,53 GRAND TOTAL ::$ 119,58044 a. Option Agreements: Approval and authoriza- for the President to sign the Option Agreements requested on the following parcels in the Central town Urban Renewal Project, R -66: Nos. Address 27 -14 556 L.W.E. and 527 E. Monroe 28 -8 575 Lincoln-Way East Mr. Bellinger apprised that approximately 20 Option Agreements have been signed, at a value of $650,000, in the Central Downtown Urban Renewal Project. On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney, the ab ve option agreements were unanimously approved. ELI]! OPTION AGREEMENTS APPROVED, PARCEL NOS. 27 -14 & 28 -8 CENTRAL DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, R -66 i x: s t` .d l� 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd) b. Rehabilitation Grant: Approval was re- quested for one (1) rehabilitation grant, in the LaSalle Park Urban Renewal Project, R -57, for Parcel No. 35 -3, in the maximum amount of $3,500, On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Rev. Williams, th rehabilitation grant for the above - stated parcel wa unanimously approved. REHABILITATION GRANT APPROVED, PARCEL NO. 35 -3, LASALLE PARK URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, R -57 c. Investment of Project Funds: Authoriza INVESTMENT OF PROJECT ti n to invest funds for the following were requested: FUNDS Project Expenditures Period 2 Months 4 Months 5 Months 6 Months 7 Months 8 Months 9 Months Project Expenditures Period unt Fund R -66• Amount $ 400,000.00 750,000.00 750,000.00 1,000,000,00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 Fund R -57: Amount 1 Month $ 50,000.00 2 Months 50,000.00 3 Months 50,000.00 4 Months 50,000.00 Urhan Redevelo Period t District Capital Amount 3 Months $ 150,000.00 Checks have been received for the sale of Pre- liminary Loan Notes from the First National Bank of Boston, on the First Series, in the amount of $510,31.5.18, for the LaSalle Park Urban Renewal Project, R -57; and from the Mo an Guaranty Trust Company, on the Second Se ies, in the amount of $8,099,896.65, for the Central Downtown Urban Renewal Project, R -6 . Mr. Helmen stated he believed the investments were for too short a time and felt spending Nina Million Dollars in a nine -month period is a 13t of money, and we have spent 2 -1/2 Million -5- N 1• Ce fu in qu in 2- Go Go NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd) lars already. Mr. Bellinger apprised the ve schedule would work out the best for the tral Downtown Project. If we are success - in acquiring the downtown area in the tial.year, the money will be needed to ac- re the properties, and, if not, the re- estment scheduling can be changed. The /2 Million Dollars repaid to the Federal ernment covers the earlier direct loan from ernment. the On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney, authorization for the investment of the funds, as shown above, in the Project Expenditures Account Futid R- 66-- totalling $7,900,000.00- -were unami- mo sly approved. On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney, authorization for the investment of the funds, as shown above, in the Project Expenditures Account Fu d R- 57-- totalling $200,000.00, along with the investment of $150,000.00, for three months in Z th Urban Redevelopment District Capital Fund, we a unanimously approved. d. Executive Director: President Dean J. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Wi helm apprised that Mr. Howard Bellinger's DEPT. OF REDEVELOPMENT resignation, as the Executive Director of this De- partment, becomes effective the 15th of this month, at which time he will be the Executive Director of the Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County, replacing Mr. John K. Wilson. During an interim period, some disposition should be made to have someone in charge of this office, effective as of March 16th. Mr. Helmen stated that we need.an Acting Director even though we are exploring other applications at the moment. An advertisement is being run in the NAHRO Journal, which will be coming out sometime this movith, but, in the meantime, there must be an Ac ing Director. The motion to appoint Mr. Karl L. Eb 1, as Acting Director, was made by Mr. Helmen, se onded by Mr. Chenney, and unanimously passed. Mr Karl L. Ebel, Associate Director, is named Ac ing Director of the Department of Redevelopment, effective as of March 16, 1970. President Wilhelm apprised that he wanted to take this opportunity, and the Commission shares with him, the excellent job Mr. Howard Bellinger has do 6e as the Executive Director for the Department. am 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd) e. Resolution No. 287: This Resolution author- 2) Industrial Expansion Project, R -56: All of the families in this area have been relocated, with th ( exception of one parcel, along with one business- - ''; bo h are in litigation and should be resolved soon. .y -7- RESOLUTION NO. 287, KARL L. EBEL NAMED ACTING DIRECTOR BUSINESS RELOCATION, CENTRAL DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, R -66 RELOCATION PROGRESS 1) LASALLE PARK, R -57 2) INDUSTRIAL EXPANSION, R -56 iz s the appointment of Mr. Karl L. Ebel, Associate Director, as Acting Director -- effective March 16, 1970--and to serve in that capacity until such time as an Executive Director.is appointed. The Acting Director is authorized and directed to.execute, on behalf of the Department of Redevelopment, any and all documents requiring the signature of the Execu- tive Director. 7. PROGRESS REPORT a. Business Relocation: Mr. Harrison Miller gave a progress report on business relocation in thE Central Downtown Urban Renewal Project, R -66, an ( said he was quite pleased with the cooperation of business concerns who have shown concern in the - pa !t and are making provisions to relocate well in ad ance of time actually needed to have possession an ( vacancy of given parcels. Several business concerns are making definite plans to construct nev buildings on sites they have already purchased. Mr. Miller stated he and Paul Becher have hand- carried to the principal -of the affected business concerns informational statements and have 84 signed receipts. Continued contact is maintained with all si a occupants by the relocation staff people. With- in the next few weeks,-he said they hope to report everyone has been contacted and relocation problems discussed, along with the procedures on moving and re ocation payments. b. Relocation Progress: 1) LaSalle Park Project R -57: Rev. Billy W. Kirk stated he was pleased with the relocation progress in LaSalle Park. Workload consists of four families and one individual; one family will move into Public Housing, one into Rent Supplement Housing, one having a home built, other is in the process of buy- in The individual is moving into Rent Supplement Ho sing. The workload will be increased as soon as ac uisition has been approved by the Regional Office. 2) Industrial Expansion Project, R -56: All of the families in this area have been relocated, with th ( exception of one parcel, along with one business- - ''; bo h are in litigation and should be resolved soon. .y -7- RESOLUTION NO. 287, KARL L. EBEL NAMED ACTING DIRECTOR BUSINESS RELOCATION, CENTRAL DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, R -66 RELOCATION PROGRESS 1) LASALLE PARK, R -57 2) INDUSTRIAL EXPANSION, R -56 7. PROGRESS REPORT (Cont'd 3) Central Downtown Urban Renewal Project, 3) CENTRAL *DOWNTOWN, R -66: Four families have moved from the area; one R -66 family bought a home in Goshen and a House Replace- ment Payment is being processed, one renting a home in Mish waka seeking 235 housing, one family relo- cated i to Leased Housing, remaining family purchased a home in South Bend. All are eligible for House Re- placeme t Payments. Rev. Kirk also stated the elderly are showing an interest in the Public Housing P- roject, on Western Avenue. President Wilhelm asked if most of the fami- lies are qualified for the Public-Housing. Rev. Kirk said they are. 4) City -Wide Relocation: Rev. Kirk stated 4) CITY -WIDE RELOCA- 35 families have been referred to this Department TION through the Substandard Building Department and eight of thes have been relocated in public or leased hous- ing. Mr. Helrren asked if there are any better results from The Housing Authority'since our joint meeting? Mr. Helmen elso apprised that Mr. Jesse L. Dickinson, Exe- cutive Director of The Housing Authority, has asked specifi ally that we let him know what we need in hous- ing, an asked Rev. Kirk if he is following through? Rev. Ki k said they are still in need of larger homes. He stat d he meets with Mr. Dickinson once a week. c. Downtown Negotiations: Mr. Hubert M. Weaver, DOWNTOWN NEGOTIATIONS downtown negotiator, apprised 20 Option Agreements have been signed for an approximate amount of $650,000, and presently are waiting for concurred -in values on additional parcels from HUD. d. Post Office Site: Mr. Bellinger apprised POST OFFICE SITE that he received a phone call from Mr. Warner of the Post Office Department, in Washington, D. C., and they arE exploring the possibility of adding an acre or two cn the site selected. This would be possible if we p rmit the re- alignment of the new street west to intersect with Carroll Street. This street align- ment was proposed at one time, but the Post Office reconsi ered and decided ten (10) acres were large enough. Mr. HeliTen asked if the Post Office Department will be acquiring this property for the same price as be- fore, Mr. Bellinger stated the price would be the same. an X14 7 . PROGRESS REPORT (Cont'd) e. Temporary Relocation: Mr. Bellinger ap- pr sed the staff has continued exploring temporary re ocation facilities, and hopes, within the next three weeks, to develop a proposal to submit for bids to determine costs. f. Executive Director: Mr. Bellinger stated th t he has enjoyed working for this Commission, an that his appointment as Executive Director for thE Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County will give him a greater opportunity to expand his know- le ge in urban problems. Mr Harrison Miller said, reflecting the staff and himself, having Mr. Howard Bellinger, Executive Di ector, has been a rewarding experience. We have all gained a great deal and he has been a very fair ma to work with. g. Redevelopment Personnel: Mr. Helmen as ed: W" hat are we doing about the salaries ?" Mr. Bellinger apprised Mr. James A. Bickel, City Controller, has submitted a memorandum to all de- partment heads, requesting salary proposals for their employees, prior to March 13th,.for the 1971 Salary Ordinance. Mr. Bellinger said he has not had an opportunity to discuss this with the Commission. Mr. Helmen suggested that it would be a good idea if we are able to have a special Commission meeting before the 13th. He said: "Some of the staff are grossly underpaid. We need to bring the salaries up to a decent level." Rev. Williams asked what is being done on the re- tirement program? Mr. Barbe apprised the plan is awaiting the approval through the state, and, if approved, the insurance company will take the plan to 4UD. The plan has been verbally approved by HUD. Mr. Helmen stated: "I have heard that our -empl- ogees, come under the same rule and regulations of the Per onnel Department of City Hall. My question is do we select our people for our staff, or are we told?" Mr. Bellinger stated there is no direction from the City as to who we should, or should not, hire. However, the City does provide us with pro- fessional analysis of applicants' ability to per- form a particular job, using recognized testing tec piques. This helps to take out some of the gue swork in selecting non - professional applicants. -9- TEMPORARY RELOCATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REDEVELOPMENT PERSONNEL 7. I PROGRESS REPORT (Cont'd) This service is provided through the City's Personnel Department, under the direction of Mr. Vern Sutton. Following the selection of the best qualified applicant.for the job, certain informa- tion is required for payroll purposes. The,appli- ca t is requested to provide the Controller's Of- fice information required for payroll deductions, such as social security number, hospitalization coverage, United Fund contributions, and dependents. This procedure informs the Controller's Office, wh makes out the checks, that our computed payroll is within the limits of the approved salary ordinance. Our Department uses the forms provided by the City forr consistency purposes. Mr . Helmen stated that we should take a strong . po ition on the salaries when the opportune time co es. 8. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Redevelopment NEXT MEETING, Commission will be at 10:30 A.M., Friday, March 20, MARCH 20, 1970 19;0, in the Office of the Department of Redevelop- me t. 9. ADJOURNMENT On motion duly made and passed by Mr. Helmen, ADJOURNMENT thE meeting adjourned at 11:50 A. M. a 1 L. Ebel, Acting Executive Director (StAL) -10-