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Home My WebLink AboutRM 12-04-98SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING December 4, 1998 10:00 a.m. Presiding: Robert W. Hunt, President 1. ROLL CALL 1308 County -City Building 227 West Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana Members Present: Mr. Robert W. Hunt, President Mr. Michael Donoho, Vice - President Ms. Eugenia S. Schwartz, Secretary Mr. Philip J. Faccenda Mr. Hardie Blake Legal Counsel: Mrs. Michelle Engel Redevelopment Staff. Mrs. Ann E. Kolata, Director Mrs. Vangelean Urbanski, Recording Secretary Mr. Owen Rock, Economic Development Specialist Mrs. Michele Bush, Economic Development Specialist Ms. Kim Warren, Intern Bureau of Housing: Ms. Mary Beth Thompson, Assistant Director Mr. Hunt noted that the Executive Session will continue immediately following adjournment of the Regular Meeting. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Commission approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 20, 1998. Mrs. Kolata stated that an error was corrected in the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 20, 1998 that were distributed to the Commission. The last sentence in the first paragraph on page 15 should state that Resolution No. 1651 transfers title to the Board of Public Works. That correction has been made. HAWPDATATOMMSM120498AIN -I- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 4, 1998 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (CONT.) a. continued.... Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 20, 1998, AS the Commission approved the Minutes of CORRECTED the Regular Meeting of November 20, 1998, as corrected. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted December 4, 1998 for approval. 212 CDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Baker & Daniels $621.00 Insty- Prints $210.00 Central Services $124.03 Liability Insurance $438.00 Federal Express $19.00 East Race Printing Graphics $29.80 Northern Indiana Public Service Co. $11.74 American Electric Power $25.68 414 SAMPLE -EWING FUND Center for the Homeless, Inc. $19,245.00 Norwest Bank Indiana $873.00 Hector Martinez Marquez $22,822.48 St. Joseph County Treasurer #1 $177.52 Hector Martinez Marquez/Maria Pedraza Suares & 22,453.00 Metropolitan Title $1,016.14 Abonmarche Group $2,425.00 420 SBCDA GENERAL ACCOUNT CB/Richard Ellis /Sturges Bradley $620.42 Champion Softwater Co. Inc. $79.60 Rose Exterminators $42.00 South Bend Water Works $256.64 Northern Indiana Public Service Co. $9.71 American Electric Power $1,016.14 H:\WPDATA \C0MMSN\120498.MIN -2- Lo� South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 4, 1998 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (CONT.) 420 SBCDA GENERAL ACCOUNT General Fund Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted December 4, 1998, and ordered the checks to be released. Ms. Schwartz abstained. 4. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications. 5. OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business. 6. NEW BUSINESS Mrs. Kolata asked permission to add item 6.h. to the agenda. There was no objection and item 6.h. was added to the agenda. a. Filing of Resolution No. 1652 appropriating monies for the purpose of defraying the expenses of certain local public improvements for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1999, and ending December 31, 1999, including all outstanding claims and obligations, fixing a time when the same shall take effect and setting a Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1652 for 10:00 a.m., on Friday, December 18,1998. Mrs. Kolata stated that Resolution No. 1652 establishes the Blackthorn Golf Course Budget for 1999. The 1999 HAWPDATMCOMMSM 120498.MIN -3- $260,649.00 Commission approved the Claims submitted December 4, 1998, and ordered the checks to be released THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6.H. WAS ADDED TO THE AGENDA South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 4, 1998 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) a. continued.... Budget is set up slightly different than the previous years' budgets. The Blackthorn Golf Course 1999 Budget shows the projected cash balance at the beginning of 1999 and end of 1999. She also stated that the Budget presented by Meadowbrook Golf Group shows that the income projected for 1999 is approximately $2,500 less than the total cost of expenses and debt service projected for 1999. The cash balance at the beginning of 1999 will be available to meet cash flow. The 1999 Budget is based on 31,300 rounds of golf projected for 1999. Mrs. Kolata stated that Resolution No. 1652 also sets a Public Hearing for December 18, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Upon a motion Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission authorized filing of Resolution No. 1652 appropriating monies for the purpose of defraying the expenses of certain local public improvements for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1999, and ending December 31, 1999, including all outstanding claims and obligations, fixing a time when the same shall take effect and setting a Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1652 for 10:00 a.m., on Friday, December 18, 1998. HAWPDATA \C0MMSN\120498.MIN -4- COMMISSION AUTHORIZED FILING OF RESOLUTION NO. 1652 APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF CERTAIN LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1999, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1999, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1652 FOR 10:00 A.M., ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1998 (W South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 4, 1998 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) b. Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Mrs. Kolata stated that the proposal received from The Abonmarche Group was to replat seven lots into six lots. The cost for this work is not -to- exceed $1,100. The work is related to the American Home Dreams project currently underway in the southeast neighborhood. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Ms. Schwartz and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from The Abonmarche Group in the amount of $1,100 for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. C. Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property at 1126 Culver Place. (Eleanor E. Choinacky) Mrs. Kolata stated that the loan to Eleanor E. Choinacky is in the amount of $5,800 at I% interest for 15 years with monthly payments of $34.71. The grant is in the amount of $5,602.47. Ms. Schwartz asked Mary Beth Thompson, Assistant Director of the Bureau of Housing, what action the Bureau of Housing takes to recoup the loan amount still owed to the Bureau of HAWPDATA \COMMSN\ 120498.MIN -5- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM THE ABONMARCHE GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,100 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 4, 1998 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) c. continued.... Housing if a homeowner dies during the term of the loan. Ms. Thompson stated that if the house is sold, then the full amount owed is recouped. If a family member of the deceased takes over the home, then the family member would apply for a loan with the Bureau of Housing. If the family member meets the Bureau of Housing's loan criteria, then the family member could take over the loan payments. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property at 1126 Culver Place. (Eleanor E. Choinacky) d. Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property at 4221 Meadow Lane. (Dorothy Gaut) Mrs. Kolata stated that the loan to Dorothy Gaut is in the amount of $3,450 at 0% interest for 15 years with monthly payments of $19.17. The grant is in the amount of $3,268.45. Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property at 4221 Meadow Lane. (Dorothy Gaut) HAWPDATATOMMSM 120498.MIN -6- COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT IN CONNECTION WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY AT 1126 CULVER PLACE (ELEANOR E. CHOINACKY) COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT IN CONNECTION WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY AT 4221 MEADOW LANE. (DOROTHY GAUT) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 4, 1998 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) e. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property at 515 N. Harrison Street. (Ellis Howell) Mrs. Kolata stated that the Certificate of Waiver forgives $670.50 as of April 1, 1998. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property at 515 N. Harrison Street. (Ellis Howell) f. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property at 617 N. Cushing St. (Leo and Cleora Kelsch) Mrs. Kolata stated that the Certificate of Waiver forgives $533.20 as of August 15, 1998. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property at 617 N. Cushing St. (Leo and Cleora Kelsch) IL HAWPDATATOMMSM 120498.MIN -7- COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENTAL REHAB LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY AT 515 N. HARRISON STREET. (ELLIS HOWELL) COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENTAL REHAB LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY AT 617 N. CUSHING ST. (LEO AND CLEORA KELSCH) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 4, 1998 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) g. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property at 619 N. Cushing St. (Leo and Cleora Kelsch) Mrs. Kolata stated that the Certificate of Waiver forgives $750 as of September 18, 1998. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property at 619 N. Cushing St. (Leo and Cleora Kelsch) h. Commission approval requested for Assignment to the Rental Rehabilitation Loan Agreement for property at 1508 S. Scott Street. (Timothy Hancz) Mary Beth Thompson, Assistant Director of the Bureau of Housing, stated that Timothy Hancz called the Bureau of Housing in late October of 1998, to state that he wants to sell his property at 1508 S. Scott Street. She also stated that Mr. Hancz's property has never received a waiver in the past seven years. Mrs. Kolata asked Ms. Thompson if Mr. Hancz qualified for the Waiver. Ms. Thompson stated that Mr. Hancz never contacted the Bureau of Housing to have the necessary inspections during this time period. She also stated that a letter was sent to Mr. Hancz in 1996 HAWPDATATOMMSM120498.MIN -8- COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENTAL REHAB LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY AT 619 N. CUSHING ST. (LEO AND CLEORA KELSCH) (WI South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 4, 1998 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) h. continued.... stating that if there was an error made which resulted in his property not receiving the waivers, then he should call the Bureau of Housing to have his property properly evaluated to see if the previous years could possibly be waived. Ms. Thompson stated that Mr. Hancz never responded to her letter. She also stated that Mr. Hancz's property was due for an annual inspection in November 1998, when he contacted the Bureau of Housing and stated that he wished to sell his property at 1508 S. Scott Street. He was informed at that time that if he wished to have the inspection conducted, then an appointment needed to be set up. The appointment was scheduled and Mr. Hancz did not show up. He called the Bureau of Housing to claim that there was a misunderstanding. At that time, a second appointment was set up and Mr. Hancz never showed up for that appointment and never contacted the Bureau of Housing. As a result, Mr. Hancz's property did not receive a waiver for 1998. Ms. Thompson stated that the Bureau of Housing has set guidelines, which state that if anyone wishes to purchase a rental rehab property, then that person must apply with the Bureau of Housing. At the time of the application, the person's financial status and status with the Dept. of Code Enforcement, as a property owner, HAWPDATA \COMMSN\120498.MIN -9- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 4, 1998 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) h. continued.... are checked. If the person who wishes to take over the home does not have any financial or Code issues, then the applicant's application is presented to the Commission for its consideration. Ms. Schwartz asked Ms. Thompson about the history of the property at 1508 S. Scott Street with Code Enforcement. Ms. Thompson stated that there are no open issues with Code Enforcement on this property. Ms. Schwartz also asked if there has been a history of violations on this property IL with the Dept. of Code Enforcement. Ms. Thompson stated that she only checked for open issues. Ms. Schwartz asked Ms. Thompson if she has talked to Susan Casey, the person who wants to take over Mr. Hancz's mortgage obligations. Mrs. Thompson stated that she talked to Mrs. Casey's husband. Ms. Thompson also stated that Ms. Casey works in Elkhart, Indiana. She and her husband own two other properties and there are no violations with the Dept. of Code Enforcement on those two properties. H: \WPDATA \COMMSN\120498.MIN -10- " South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 4, 1998 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) h. continued.... Ms. Schwartz asked if the Bureau of Housing is sure Mrs. Casey is purchasing the property from Mr. Hancz. Ms. Thompson stated that there is a purchase agreement on file with the Bureau of Housing, which is one of the requirements. Ms. Schwartz asked that item 61. be ITEM 6.1-1. WAS TABLED tabled until certain questions and issues could be addressed by the Bureau of Housing. There was no objection and item 61. was tabled. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Mrs. Kolata reported that construction on Mayflower Court is completed and Mayflower Court will be renamed to Moreau Court on Sunday, December 13, 1998, at 2:30 p.m. She also reported that the corporate headquarters for Holy Cross Health Systems, Inc. will be dedicated on Sunday, December 13, 1998, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mrs. Kolata reported that there are two other buildings in the Blackthorn Corporation Park, which are near completion: (1) The Shamrock building is looking really nice and their tenant expects to move items into the building before Christmas. In addition, the tenant will move into the building after the holidays. (2) The Associates' operation is scheduled to move into its building at the end of December 1998. HAWPDATA \COMMSN\ 120498.MIN -11- South Bend Redevelopment Commission �i Regular Meeting - December 4, 1998 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (CONT.) Mrs. Kolata reported that the Area Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing on December 15, 1998, regarding the Phase II and III Blackthorn Master Plan. She also reported that Owen Rock, Economic Development Specialist, and Mayor Steve Luecke gave a presentation at the November Area Plan Commission meeting. Mrs. Kolata reported that the Woodwind and Brasswind is nearly completed. They will move in after the first of the year. She also reported that the footings and foundation for Schafer Gear's new building are being poured. The Redevelopment staff will coordinate the construction of the road, which will serve Schafer Gear with Heinz Baus, since the cost of the road will be split 50150. The road is to be completed by mid - 1999. Mrs. Kolata stated the Wal -Mart on Portage Road is nearly completed. She also reported that limestone blocks have been installed at the corner of Nimtz and Moreau Court and will serve as entrance signage to the Blackthorn Corporate Park. However, the letters will be installed in the spring of 1999. An additional sign will be installed next year near the bypass in the Airport Economic Development Area. Mrs. Kolata reported that the new traffic signal has been installed at Brick Road and Ameritech Drive. HAWPDATA \COMMSN\ 120498.MIN -12- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 4, 1998 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (CONT.) She also reported that the Wayne Garage brick work has been repaired. Ramenda Mason did a wonderful job reconstructing the brick. Mrs. Kolata reported that the Morris Performing Arts Center's project is moving along. Bids were received in late October 1998 on six different bid packages. A couple of the bid packages received were seriously over budget and are being rebid. The bids are due on December 16, 1998. She also reported that Renalda Robinson of the Northeast Neighborhood was the recipient of the F. Jay Nimtz award. The event was held on Tuesday, December 1, 1998, at 4:00 p.m., at the Colfax Cultural Center. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING: The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for December 18, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Commission, Mr. Faccenda made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Donoho seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 10: Roe unt, President 1 H A W PDATA \COMMSN\ 120498. MIN ADJOURNMENT Ann E. Kolata, Director -13-