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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRM 01-04-82January 4, 10:00 a.m. Presiding 0 .; 1. ROLL CAUL Membersl Members I SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING icer: Mr. F. Jay Nimtz President 1200 County -City Building 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana 46601 Present: Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, President Mr. Lloyd E. Robinson, Sr., Vice President Mr. A. Peter Donaldson, Secretary Mr. Roman J. Piasecki, Member Absent: Legal Counsel: Ms. Paula N. Auburn, Assistant Secretary Mr. Kevin J. Butler Redevel pment Staff: Mr. Patrick M. McMahon, Executive Director Mr. Kevin Horton, Deputy Director, Economic Development Mr. Herman Lee, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Angela Coar,.Executive Secretary Ms. Fines Mosby, Secretary Community Development Mrs. Kathryn Baumgartner, Director, Bureau Staff: of Housing News Media: Ms. Rebecca Marr, Reporter, WSBT -TV Mr. Frank Vellner, Photographer, WSBT -TV Miss Anne Thompson, Reporter, WNDU -TV Mr. Dick Nemeth, Photogrppher, WNDU -TV Guests: Councilman Walter M. Szymkowiak Councilman John Voorde Mr. Richard L. Hill Mr. Donald E. Sporleder Ms. Karen Kiemnec Mr. Ted Wasielewski Mrs. GlendaRae Hernandez 2. APPROVAU OF MINUTES Upon a motion made by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Donaldson and unanimously carried, the minutes of the OF DECEMBER 18, 1981 WERE Regular Meeting of Friday, December 18, 1981 were APPROVED approved. 3. APPROVAu OF CLAIMS On a motion by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Donaldson CLAIMS APPROVED and unanimously carried, the claims totalling $88,737.79 were allowed and ordered to be paid. The authorized claims are: South Bend R development Commission Regular Mee ing - January 4, 1982 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (continued) REDEVEL'PMENT DISTRICT CAPITAL - 19 Edwin D. VanRyn, Arthitect TOTAL ...$...157.50 $ 157.50 DISTRICI CAPITAL BONDS-OF-1972 St. Jos ph Bank & Trust Company $44;500.00* TOTAL $44,500.00 MONROE- SAMPLE PROJECT Irvin J. Manuszak, Clerk $ 3,300.00* Abstract Company of St. Joseph County - Parcels 16 -42, 16 -23 47.50 Abstract Company of St. Joseph County - Parcel 14 -31 17.50 Community Development 6,004.81 Community Development 9,050.00 Indiana Bell Telephone Company 30.96 I & M Electric Company - Parcel 14 -36 8.50 South Bend Tribune 30.53 South B nd Tribune 41.48 Tri -Cou ty News 44.49 Irvin J Manuszak, Clerk 900.00 TOTAL $19,475.77 P.E.A. EAST BANK Irvin J Manuszak $ 900.00* Abstract Company of St. Joseph County - Parcel 3 -2 35.00 P.E.A. 4 R -66 Kevin C Horton Community Development Federal Express Corporation First A to Lease Indiana Bell Telephone Company I & M E ectric Company Donald . Inks - Petty Cash Donald . Inks - Petty Cash TOTAL $ 935.00 2 $ 251.26* 5,041.75 21.00 211.50 544.99 11.46 6.80 3.43 South Bend edevelopment Commission Regular Mee ing - January 4, 1982 3. APPROVAI South Bi Smith P Fortune Payroll Payroll OF CLAIMS (continued) nd Tribune troleum 11/28/81 to 11/11/81 12/11/81 to 12/31/81 P.E.A. 312 LOANS Community Development Kissell Corporation TOTAL TOTAL GRAND TOTAL $ 66.00 44.65 49.00 8,071.48 7,726.60 $22,050.92 $ 651.50 967.10 $ 1,618.60 $88;737.79 Upon a motion made by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Donaldson and unanimously carried, the claims signed prior to the meeting and denoted with an asterisk ( *) were ratified and confirmed. 4. COMMUNICATIONS a. Letter from Donald E. S orleder December 24, 1981 Mr. F. J. Nimtz Presidel2t Redevelopment Commission City of South Bend c/o DuC mb, Nimtz, & DuComb 511 West Colfax South B nd, IN 46601 RE: I. O.F. Building D F. J., Since: 1. Mayor Roger Parent indicated he had turned my request to him, letter, dated December 21, 1981 with copies to Redevelopment to stay the demolition contract on the I.O.O.F Building, over to Redevelopment for consideration and action; 3 South Bend edevelopment Commission Regular Mee ling - January 4, 1982 4. COMMUNIQATIONS (continued) a. continued... 2. The Historic Preservation Commission last Mon- day evening took official action to forward a similar re- quest to stay the demolition, and forwarded to the City Council the I.O.O.F. Building landmark designation, and supported the nomination of the building for the National Registe of Historic Places, an issue to be before the State Historic Review Board early in 1982; and, 3. Judge Hosinski in action yesterday afternoon set the hearing date in Superior Court for January 8, 1982; I request that the Redevelopment Commission take immediate action to withdraw its instructions, the notice to proceed, to the demolition contractor and that the building be secured Enclosec also for your information and use is a letter I receivec yesterday from U. William Walter of TRISCO SYSTEM, INC. T is reiterates previous information relative to the terra c tta facade questions. The necessary restoration task cai be successfully undertaken in 1982 and even with the 12-15% escalation due to the delay by the premature move to demolition the cost is under that of the cost.of demolition of the building. Note also that an interim task which can be undertaken immediately, full north and west facade inspection, removal of loose terra cotta and bracing has a cost of only $7500 - $8500. To assi t in assuring public safety I also request that the Redevel pment Commission arrange with TRISCO to accomplish this as soon as possible. Thanks your help. Sincerely, S/ Donald E. Sporleder, AIA The fol� owing letter was also received from Lewis A. McGann; President.of the Common Council. 4 COMMUNICATION FROM DONALD E. SPORLEDER WAS ACKNOW- LEDGED AND PLACED ON FILE (RE: ODD FELLOWS BUILDING DEMOLITION) South Bend edevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - January 4, 1982 4. COMMUNICATIONS (continued) January 4, 1982 Mr. F. Jay Nimtz PresideJ2t Redevelopment Commission County-City Building South B nd, IN 46601 Dear Mrl Nimtz: RE: OdO Fellows Building I am writing in support of the request made by Mr. Donald Sporled r, that the Commission temporarily rescind its demolition order until after January B. This will allow those Who are pursuing the judicial process a fair op- portunity to be heard, before the building is demolished. I still believe that the majority of the Council members are in avor of waiting and giving one last opportunity to thos who wish to develop the building. Sincerely, S/ Lewis A. McGann, President Mr. Nim #z recognized Mr. Donald Sporleder, asking him to presentlhis comments. Mr. Spo leder expressed a note of gratitude for the work that ha been done, knowing it is a difficult task. Mr. Sporled r then read the following statement: Dear Members of the Commission: A downtown is a downtown till... Let's eva zoo were not ing for Awarenes of us. heri tacae t quickly! Our past should not be allowed to R. Let's build on our traditions and significant s - -tie the outstanding old in with the new. If it for the past, we have no future. This is not ask- s license to live in the past but to build on it. s and linkage with past enriches the future for all The clear sense and indication that we have a should not be lost or thrown away. Without our 5 COMMUNICATION FROM COUNCIL PRESIDENT LEWIS A. McGANN WAS ACKNOWLEDGED AND PLACED ON FILE (RE: ODD FELLOWS BUILDING DEMOLITION) South Bend edevelopment Commission Regular Mee ing - January 4, 1932 4. COMMUNI ATIONS (continued) Mr. Sporleder continues... traditions our lives will be as shakey as the "Fiddler on the Roof". Change is here for our downtown but let's keep it even more vital by carrying out the new tempered and linked with those resources of the past that are sig- nifican and carry the real potential for many more years of usef 1 life. I recall that Mayor Parent, in a note to you some two years ago, stated two basic factors on which the decision to demolish should rest. These still hold today. 1) Is there a clear need to demolish this building? and 2) Is there a clear alternative for the site, which includes a feasib4 definitive financial plan with a reasonably cer- tain fu ding source? TRANSPO does not require the 67' x 132' corner. Clearly there is no clear need and what is the big rush to get it down right now? Let's preserve and - continue to use the Odd Fellows Building right in the heart of South Bend. Let's showcase our spirit in economically and responsibly tying in the old with the new! The req est of the public, the Historic Preservation Commission, and the Common Council of the City of South Bend ar before you. The requests and supporting data are attache l. Redevelopment Commissioners, withdraw your instructions, the notice to proceed, to the demolition contrac or on the Odd Fellows Building. I would appreciate your he p and action on this matter. Thank you very much. Mr. Nim z asked the Commissioners if there were any ques- tions t ey wanted to ask of Mr. Sporleder. Mr. Nimtz also asked Mr. Butler whether any action was required on the letter from Mr. Sporleder. Mr. But er replied that no action was required and that the Comiission is in a position to do whatever it chooses. Mr. Nim z directed that the communications be received and pla ed on file. 5. OLD BUSIINESS There THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS is no old business to present to the Commission. TO PRESENT South Bend Commission Regular Mee �edevelopment ing - January 4, 1982 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Com ission approval re U6tted for HbUse'MoVing and Cle ranee Contract No. 4 with Southold Herlta e Fou dation,'Inc. Mr. McMahon explained that this contract is similar to those approved previously. Southold Heritage Foundation, Inc., has assisted the interested party in putting together a financial package to effect the house move from 702 South Rush Street to a location on Clinton Street. Mr. Nimtz disqualified himself concerning action on his matter and placed Mr. Robinson in the chair. Upon a motion made by Mr. Piasecki, seconded by Mr. Donaldson and unanimously carried. House Moving and Clearance Contract No. 4 with Southold Heritage Foundation, Inc., was approved. b. Commission approval requested for Change Order No. 1 with Michiana Remodeling for do increase of 269.00 for an amended contract total of $10,812.70 at 1119 East Niner Street; as set forth in a letter from Mrs. K6thr0 BaumOartner, Director; Bureau of Housli nq. Upon a motion made by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Donaldson and unanimously carried. Change Order No. 1 with Michiana Remodeling, increasing contract by $269.00, was approved 7. PROGRESSI REP Mr. McMa on informed the Commission that a Tax Abatement Ordinanc , including a personal property tax abatement, is sched led for public hearing at the January 11 Common Council fleeting. The tax abatement law just became effectiv2 January 1, 1982, for personal property. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The next commission meeting will be held on Friday, January 115, 1982 at 10:00 a.m. 7 HOUSE MOVING AND CLEARANCE CONTRACT NO. 4 WITH SOUTHOLD HERITAGE FOUNDATION, INC., WAS APPROVED COMMISSION APPROVED CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR MICHIANA REMODELING FOR $269.00 INCREASE IN CONTRACT PRICE FOR 1119 EAST MINER STREET NEXT COMMISSION MEETING South Bend edevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - January 4, 1962 9. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING (continu Upon a motion made by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Piasec i, the Commission meetings were formally scheduled to take place on the first and third Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m., unless otherwise announced. 10. ADJOUR There being no further business to come before the Com ADJOURNMENT missiori, Mr. Robinson made a.motion that the meeting be adjourtied. The motion was seconded by Mr. Donaldson and unanimously carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m. 41.. z, President rM . McMahon, Executive Director NO