December 13, 2007

The Ellettsville, Indiana, Redevelopment Commission met in regular session on Thursday, December 13, 2007, at the Fire Department Training and Conference Room. Frank Buczolich called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M., leading the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call: Members present were Frank Buczolich, President; Darby McCarty, Amber Ragle, David Drake, and Frank Nierzwicki.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Frank Buczolich motioned to approve the minutes of the June 8, 2006, August 24, 2006, and November 15, 2007 meetings. David Drake made the motion to approve of the minutes, Darby McCarty seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT

There was no treasurer’s report. Amber Ragle did ask how the board would like to receive their checks at the end of the year for their service.

OLD BUSINESS

Heritage Crossing Redevelopment Plan Schedule-Discussion

Frank Nierzwicki- Notices mailed to 144 parcels, and 88 owners of the parcels, by certified mail on a meeting in December with the Plan Commission, concerning zoning. Attendees of the Plan Commission meeting were concerned about the zoning changes. The area downtown zoning changes to C2, with some residential changes from R1 to C2 and some C3 that were going down to C2 and some industrial to C2. Commercial tourist destination explained and we need to re-write our planning table on uses. Plan Commission has decided to table this issue until January 10^th meeting. So, you have a new checklist and time table for the Heritage Redevelopment area. We would like to go to the Town Council on January 28 for them to approve, if approved we will have studies ready to give to the school corporation, library, Monroe County, and tax writing units, impacts of the TIF district, a notice will be sent to the paper to have it published 10 days before the meeting, and the final meeting on this will be Feb. 14 at the next Redevelopment meeting. Then we will file with the county Feb. 28, to meet our deadline before March.

Any questions?

Heritage Crossing Redevelopment Declaratory Amendment - Discussion

Frank Nierzwicki- Time frame listing to have the TIF, time limit needed no more than 30 years, and a listing of property to acquire in the future, properties would include: 409 W. Vine Street, The old township office, Kenny’s old bar and apt. and the open space where the train depot used to be and the trail bed between the one way pairs, Robinson block area, pasture area next to village Inn, Township park area and a few other areas.

A study on local government reducing confusion on local government consists of 27 recommendations. One of the items is to eliminate township government and pass it on to the county. We may be interested in securing former township property before it reverts back to the county. We may want to have this in the redevelopment plans.

Any questions?

NEW BUSINESS

Tentative Schedule 2008

Draft accepted with the February 21 date changed to February 14. Frank Buczolich entertained a motion to change the February 2008 meeting date to February 14, David Drake moved. Amber Ragle seconded.

We are applying for different grants, and have worked with Main Street on the Matchstick program. Seeking funding, the Community Foundation would match a 1:3 ratio to set up an endowment. Main Street is looking to assist the town on the maintenance of the gateways, maintenance of the trail. Merchants could also seek money from the endowment for new signage.

NON AGENDA ITEMS

No non agenda items.

Adjournment

Frank Buczolich entertained a motion to adjourn at 7:18 P.M. David Drake moved. Amber Ragle seconded. Motion carried.