Ellettsville
Redevelopment Commission
The Ellettsville, Indiana
Redevelopment Commission met in regular session
Roll Call: Darby McCarty, Frank Buczolich, Amber Ragle and David Drake and Ray Freetage were present.
Review of Minutes from the
Introduction of new Advisory Board Members: Frank Buczolich introduced the new members of the Ellettsville Redevelopment Advisory Board. Present for the meeting were Gary Brinley, Jeana Kapczynski, Meshelle Roberts and Bill Williams. Larry Thrasher and Cheryl Fisher were not present. Frank Buczolich also stated that Frank Nierzwicki would serve as an ex-officio member on the Board.
Procedures for Joint Commission/Advisory Board Meetings: Frank Buczolich went over the procedures for join meeting with the members. He stated that joint meetings will be conducted as a Commission meeting; agenda items will be discussed by both Commissioners and Board members; public comment and length of comments would be up to the President of the Commission; decisions are made by Commissioners, only the Commissioners can vote; the President may create sub-committees and appoint members and Board members can report to the Commission from time to time on their recommendations or comments. Frank stated that he did not want to appoint members to sub-committees but will if now one volunteers for committee work. Darby McCarty made a motion to accept joint committee procedures as presented by Frank Buczolich. Amber Ragle seconded the motion. The Commissioners approved of the joint meeting procedures.
Treasurer’s Report: Amber Ragle stated that she did not have a report.
Old Business:
Frank Nierzwicki updated the Commissioners on procedures needed to
designate a redevelopment area. Frank
said that staff would have to look at every parcel of property that would be
included in the redevelopment area. This
means that assessed valuation among other information would have to be
collected. Frank also stated that he was
expecting to have a graduate student from
Frank Buczolich asked when the staff would be ready to bring the information to the Commission so the Robinson Block area could be designated as a redevelopment area. Frank Nierzwicki stated that he would like to be ready by October to complete staff review.
New Business:
Discussion of joint Redevelopment Commission/Advisory Board Committees:
Frank Nierzwicki explained the draft Committee groups:
Planning: The committee would look at developing a long term strategy for the Commission.
Financial/Budgeting: This committee would look at obtaining funding and review budget requirements for the Commission.
Community Relations: This committee would work with community groups such as schools, churches, fraternal organizations, neighborhoods concerning Commission projects.
David Drake thought that these committees would help the Commission in developing projects and involving the public.
Darby McCarty asked who would be on these committees.
Frank Nierzwicki stated both Commissioners and Advisory Board members.
Non-agenda items: none
Next meeting:
David makes a motion to adjourn,
Darby seconds, meeting adjourned.