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Minutes for April 20, 2006
Attendance:
Present: Anne Banet
Valla Ann Bolovschak
Gilbert Campbell
Phillip Hendershot
James Garner
Elmer Hoehn
Steve Knowles
Pat Leist
Brian Kaluzny for John Minta
Jane Sarles
Chester Hicks for Mayor Waiz
Absent: Wayne Estopinal
Also present: Rick Dickman, Greenway Coordinator, Matt Schueler,
Army Corps of Engineers and Scott Wood of New Albany
The meeting was called to order by Phillip Hendershot at 12:00 PM
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Minutes of Previous Meeting:
A motion was made by Ann Banet and seconded by Brian Kaluzny to
accept the minutes of March 16, 2006. The motion passed unanimously.
Treasurers Report:
Pat Leist reported that the balances for the checking and money
market accounts would be given at the next regular meeting.
Rick reported that claim number 670 represents a topic discussed
at an earlier Commission meeting. At that meeting John Minta asked
that the Commission approve up to 18,000 dollars for lighting on
the Mill Creek Bridge. The actual claim is for $17,616 dollars.
A motion to approve claims 667 through 670 was made by Ann Banet
and seconded by Jane Sarles. The motion carried unanimously.
New Albany:
· Matt reported on items in the activity sheets
· The spreadsheet for New Albany is ongoing
· Design on bank stabilization is being done to arrive at a bid
package for New Albany
· Scott reported that he has received a model of correspondence
from Jeffersonville on acquiring the TE money necessay for the New
Albany project.
· Survey work has been done by the Corps. The actual construction
may be paid by Greenway funding or funds provided by a Congressional
appropriation.
· Matt will provide the Commission a figure on how much the design
will be on the bank stabilization part of the project.
· Permitting continues and to Matt’s knowledge their have been
no comments.
· Scott said the City was going to approve a professional services
contract with DA Andrews on April 18th to do legal work before an
appraisal is started
· Once that meeting is accomplished and within a week of that meeting
the firm of Mills and Haire will begin the appraisal.
· Scott reported that he has received a letter from DNR on the finding
of effect he reported that the process should be fairly routine.
Matt reported that the "bottom line" on New Albany is
that there needs to be an award this fiscal year (By the end of
September 2006). This will insure that funding from the federal
government will be secure.
A discussion about design of the area in need of bank stabilization
was initiated. Matt stated that the design could not be paid for
by the Corps without using Greenway funds or a special add –
this is because the Corps does not have authority to do the work
without the funds. Phil stated that the topic would be discussed
at the next steering committee meeting and then brought before the
Commission.
Jeffersonville:
· Matt reported on the activity sheet
· Spreadsheet is ongoing
· Most other items have been completed
· Contractor will not mobilize until after Thunder over Louisville
· Matt did not know if the contractor has been given the notice
to proceed after a review of his submitted documents to the Corps.
· Chester reported that the cities responsibilities have been or
are being met – including the additional 50,000 dollars owed
by the city.
Chester reported to the Commission that architects drawings for
a conceptual design have been submitted to the city, one a ramp
system and the other an elevator. The costs associated with the
tow favor a ramp system; however the Mayor and residents will discuss
the tow options before any final decision.
Ray Irvin – Director of Greenways and Bikeways for the State
Ray spoke to the Commission after a tour of the Greenway Corridor.
He reported that he will be around on numerous occasions to help
us with the Greenway Project. He stated the Governor asked him to
help complete a trail system linking as many cities and towns as
possible using a master plan for greenway development.
He stated that in cities that funded and embraced Greenway trail
systems reaped an economic benefit as well as an improved quality
of life. He said that the quality of life issue also helps attract
development and jobs.
Ray reported that the State Major Moves project may allow INDOT
to help fund Greenways by "freeing-up" some of the regular
budget items in INDOT. He also cautioned that TE funding will be
reviewed and that projects that are not moving will be "rescinded"
so that other projects will be funded that are ready for construction
using Transportation Enhancement funding.
Ray stated that good ideas and Greenways make for a better place
for people to live and that he envisions Indiana as a place for
retirees to live because of the seasons, the amenities and the quality
of life. He sated that he will work with our project to and he felt
the State will develop a strategy to do this quickly.
Public Comments:
Al Goodman reported that he was asked to help initiate a process
to involve the Falls of the Ohio as a World Heritage Site. This
is a multi-step process that involves a very competitive review
by UNESCO before being designated. It stated it would be a real
challenge but that the process begins with the application process.
The owners of the property have to concur with the application.
He stated that he felt the Falls of the Ohio has all of the criteria
to be considered.
Commission Comments:
Elmer Hoehn thanked Ray Irvin for coming down to visit and commended
him for taking the position and for his efforts. Administrative
Issues:
The Steering Committee will meet May 11, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. at the
Convention and Tourism Bureau. The next regular Commission meeting
will be May 18, 2006 at noon.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 PM.
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