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Home My WebLink AboutRM 02-03-95SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMINT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING February 3, 1995 10:00 a.m. Presiding: Philip J Faccenda President 1. ROLL CALL 1308 County -City Building 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana Members Present: Mr. Philip J. Faccenda, President Ms. Paula N. Auburn, Vice - President Mr. Robert W. Hunt, Secretary Mr. Michael Donoho Mr. William P. Hojnacki Legal Counsel: Ms. Jenny Pitts Manier Redevelopment Staff: Mrs. Ann Kolata, Director Mrs. Cheryl Phipps, Recording Secretary Mr. James Riggs, Economic Dev. Specialist Mr. Gabriel Okafor, Economic Dev. Specialist Media: Mr. Thom Howell, U -93 Mr. Donald Porter, South Bend Tribune Others: Mr. Carter Wolf, Center City Associates Mr. George Barkley, Baer Barkley Mr. Faccenda noted that the Executive Sesssion will continue immediately following adjournment of the Regular Meeting. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday, January 20, 1995. Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday, January 20, 1995. -1- COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1995 r� South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - February 3, 1995 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS ADMIN 1995 (212) Visa/NBD Skokie Bank N.A. (Ann) $ 16.57 South Bend Tribune $ 54.67 Tri- County News $ 49.47 Federal Express $ 24.25 Gene's Camera Store $ 124.66 Thomas General Construction $ 150.00 Center City Associates $ 365.00 Plastimatic Arts Corporation $ 29.75 BOMA Michiana $ 350.00 NAHRO /Indiana Chapter $ 30.00 Indiana Michigan Power Co. $ 6.65 Makielski Inc. $ 30.30 AIRPORT TIF REVENUE (324) $ 4,178.18 North American Golf, Inc. $ 6,000.00 SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA (414) Camiros LTD $ 135.70 St. Joseph County Clerk $ 61,450.00 Torok Excavating & Demolition, Inc. $ 8,029.00 Indiana Department of Revenue $ 319.00 South Bend Water $ 76.78 Grauvogel & Associates $ 1,230.00 Thomas General Construction $ 35.00 Bill Patton $ 850.00 Indiana Michigan Power Co. $ 563.30 Dept. of Code Enforcement $ 4,124.00 Tri- County News $ 194.60 St. Joseph County Treasurer $ 585.38 Willie & Ann Brown $ 4,178.18 Willie & Ann Brown & Norwest Bank $ 7,496.84 York Title & Escrow, Inc. $ 1,550.00 Dave Warnsley & Rose Mary Warnsley $ 6,409.60 Dave & Rose Mary Warnsley & Internal Revenue Sry $ 7,500.00 -2- South Bend Redevelopment Commission E Regular Meeting - February 3, 1995 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont.) SBCDA TIF GENERAL ACCOUNT (420) Stephenson Mill Assoc. L.P. Howard Park Hardware Feather Duster, Inc. Real Estate Management Corp. Superior Waste System Comm G.W. Berkheimer Co. North Central Roofing Reith Riley Construction Schuell Fence Gates Indiana Michigan Power NIPSCO South Bend Water Works Real Estate Management Corp. Ameritech HP Products AT &T Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted February 3, 1995. 4. COMM[JNICATIONS Mrs. Kolata noted that there was one Communication which she would like to mead in connection with item 6.c. 5. OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business. -3- $ 6,102.65 $ 17.81 $ 15.00 $ 1,172.84 $ 58.00 $ 97.56 $ 129.00 $ 25,071.60 $ 8,654.00 $ 900.00 $ 520.46 $ 622.67 $ 260.16 $ 2,765.14 $ 95.18 $ 99.80 $ 5.85 COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED FEBRUARY 3, 1995 THERE WAS ONE COMMUNICATION WHICH WILL BE READ IN CONNECTION WITH ITEM 6.C. THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - February 3, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS Mrs. Kolata asked permission to add item 6.k. to the agenda. There was no objection and the item was added. a. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1311, a supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. Mrs. Kolata asked that the proofs of publication from the South Bend Tribune and the T3ri- County News, showing that the Notice of Public Hearing was published on January 13, 1995, be entered into the record. There was no objection and the items were so entered. Mrs. Kolata explained that Resolution No. 1311 appropriates $200,000 of tax increment funds in the Airport Economic Development Area to be used for local public improvements. In this case, they will be used for part of the construction of the intersection improvements at Bendix and Nimtz Parkway (Phase III of Nimtz Parkway) . Mr. Faccenda opened the Public Hearing PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1311 for whomever wished to be heard. There was no one who wished to speak. Mr. Faccenda closed the Public Hearing. El South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - February 3, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) b. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1311. Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1311, a Supplemental Appropriation Resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. C. Receipt of bids for Disposition Parcels M19 -1, M19 -5, and M19 -6 in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Dreisbach Property) AWN Mrs. Kolata noted that Parcels M19-1, M19 -5, and M19 -6 are approximately 3/4 of the block along the east side of Michigan Street between South and Bronson streets, including the main Dreisbach building. The disposition offering does not include the two smaller buildings that are on the site. Mrs. Kolata noted that as of 10:00 a.m. , February 3, 1995, there were no bids received for this property. The Commission will now be in a position to negotiate with anyone interested in the Property Mrs. Kolata noted, however, that the Commission received a Communication from the River of Live Family Church which is located on St. Joseph Street at South Street. The letter states: -5- COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1311, A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - February 3, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) C. continued... Dear Mrs. Kolata: This letter is in reference to the recent legal notice appearing in the South Bend Tiibune soliciting bids on the property at 602 South Michigan Street. Our intent is not to make a bid at this time, but rather { to indicate our continued interest in using part of the property as a Church parking lot. As well, we would be interested in purchasing the lot if a decision would be made to sell the land in parcels. W appreciate your consideration and cooperation in this Ark matter. Sincerely, Pastor Ralph Parker Mrs. Kolata noted that we have told the church that it is not our intent to sell the property for a parking lot. We are aware that they are parking on it on Sundays. We hope that we could work something out with the eventual end user to accommodate their needs. d. Staff report on disposition of property in the South Bend Central Development Area. Mrs. Kolata noted that the Commission accepted a proposal to remove the southern-most of the small buildings on the Dreisbach property. We have 0 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - February 3, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) d. continued... received two proposals for removing the other small building. The first is from Dennis Stites for $500. Mr. Stites proposes to move the building to 629 N. College Street for a commercial use. The second is from Chester Los for $175. Mr. Los proposes to move the building to an 11' /2 acre tract in Cass l County, Michigan for a dry storage area. The staff recommends accepting the offer from Mr. Los. The staff has some concerns about locating this building on 4 the College Street property. Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from Chester Los in the amount of $175 for the small building on the Dreisbach property in the South Bend Central Development Area. e. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property located at 421 N. Blaine. (Nicholas L. and Mary Ann Kenkel) Mrs. Kolata explained that the Commission previously made loans to landlords under the Rental Rehab Program. The terms of the loans are such that, if the property is kept up to -7- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM CHESTER LOS IN THE AMOUNT OF $175 FOR THE SMALL BUILDING ON THE DREISBACH PROPERTY IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA ILM IN South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - February 3, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) e. continued... code, taxes are paid and insurance is maintained, and if 51 % of the units are available to low and moderate income individuals, then 10% of the loan amount is forgiven for each of ten years. This Certificate of Waiver waives $700 as of January 31, 1994 and January 31, 1995 for Nicholas L. and Mary Ann Kenkel. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hojnacki and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver in the amount of $700 for each of two years ending January 31, 1994 and January 31, 1995 for property located at 421 N. Blaine. (Nicholas L. and Mary Ann Kenkel) f. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property located at 1003 Sherman Avenue. (Thomas B. Brademas Jr., and Michelle C. Brademas) Mrs. Kolata explained that this Certificate of Waiver forgives $1,259 for each of the years ending January 4, 1994 and January 4, 1995. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver in the amount of $1,259 for each of the years ending January 4, 1994 and January 4, 1995 for property located at 1003 -8- COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER IN THE AMOUNT OF $700 FOR EACH OF TWO YEARS ENDING JANUARY 31, 1994 AND JANUARY 31, 1995 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 421 N. BLAINE (NICHOLAS L. AND MARY ANN KENKEL) COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,259 FOR EACH OF THE YEARS ENDING JANUARY 4, 1994 AND JANUARY 4, 1995 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1003 SHERMAN AVENUE. (THOMAS B. BRADEMAS JR., AND MICHELLE C. BRADEMAS) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - February 3, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) L continued... Sherman Avenue. (Thomas B. Brademas Jr., and Michelle C. Brademas) g. Staff report on disposition of property in the Airport Economic Development Area. There was no report. h. Commission approval requested for Addendum to Professional Service Agreement between the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and Camiros, Ltd. dated February 24, 1994. Mrs. Kolata noted that Camiros, Ltd., is the consultant working with the Rum Village Neighborhood Association to develop a neighborhood plan. The amendment increases the amount of the compensation from $2,500 to $7,500 for a neighborhood outreach and organization component to the contract. Mrs. Kolata noted that, originally, the contract did not provide for neighborhood outreach. The Commission amended it to include that provision and agreed to pay $2,500 towards that. The State of Indiana has give us a grant of $5,000 to pay an additional $5,000. j Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Addendum F to Professional Service Agreement € between the South Bend RedevelopmTt THERE WAS NO REPORT COMMISSION APPROVED THE ADDENDUM TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND CAMIROS, LTD. DATED FEBRUARY 24, 1994 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - February 3, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) h. continued... Commission and Camiros, Ltd. dated February 24, 1994. i. Staff report on disposition of property in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. There was no report. j . Commission appointment of new members to the West Washington - Chapin Development Area Design Review Committee. Mrs. Kolata explained that the West Washington- Chapin Development Area Design Review Committee is an eight { member committee. The terms of six members have expired and the staff recommends reappointing those six members: Ann Kolata, Don Fozo, Eugenia Braboy, Thomas Miller, James Mullins, and Paul Hayden. The two new members to be appointed to fill vacancies are: Lois Holm and Shelly Baumgartner. Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacld, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission appointed Ann Kolata, Don Fozo, Eugenia Braboy, Thomas Miller, James Mullins, Paul Hayden, Lois Holm and Shelly Baumgartner to two -year terms on the West Washington - Chapin -10- THERE WAS NO REPORT COMMISSION APPOINTED ANN KOLATA, DON FOZO, EUGENIA BRABOY, THOMAS MILLER, JAMES MULLINS, PAUL HAYDEN, LOIS HOLM AND SHELLY BAUMGARTNER TO TWO -YEAR TERMS ON THE WEST WASHINGTON - CHAPIN DEVELOPMENT AREA DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE, BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1995 c� South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - February 3, 1995 6. NEW BUSINFSS (Cont.) j . continued... Development Area Design Review Committee, beginning January 1, 1995. k. Staff report on acquisition of property in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Mrs. Kolata noted that the staff has received two counter offers which it recommends accepting. The first is from Wilber and Essie Lacy in the amount of $20,000 for property located at 529 E. Ohio Street. The original purchase offer was in the amount of $18,250. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the counter offer from Wilber and Essie Lacy in the amount of $20,000 for property located at 529 E. Ohio Street. The second counter offer is from John and Sadie Smith for a small vacant lot adjacent to 629 E. Keasey. The original purchase offer was in the amount of $675. The counter offer is $1, 000. The staff recommends accepting the counter offer. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the counter offer in the amount of $1,000 from John and Sadie Smith for sit COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COUNTER OFFER FROM WILBER AND ESSIE LACY IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 529 E. OHIO STREET COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COUNTER OFFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 FROM JOHN AND SADIE SMITH FOR VACANT LAND IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA [9 South Bend Redevelopment Commission ' Regular Meeting - February 3, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) k. continued... vacant land in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Mrs. Kolata thanked the South Bend Tiribune for the wonderful article February 1 on the Central High School Apartments. Mrs. Kolata also thanked Channel 16 for the very nice television spot it did on February 1 about the Central High School Apartments. According to one of the news reports, 66 of the 106 apartments have been rented. April 26, 11: 30 a.m., is the time set for the official ribbon cutting. 8. NEXT COMNUSSION MEETING The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for February 17, 1995 at 10:00 a.m. �'�� [Iii1.�►1u I �►M PROGRESS REPORTS NEXT COMMISSION MEETING There being no further business to come before ADJOURNMENT the Redevelopment Commission, Ms. Auburn made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 10:22 a.m. Philip I tcefda, � President Ann E. Kolata, Director -12-