HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-07-05 URA MinutesRegular Scheduled Meeting
CALDWELL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
July 5, 2006 - 12:00 noon
City Administrative Offices, Conference Room
The regular scheduled meeting of the Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency was held July 5, 2006 at 12:00
noon in the Conference Room @ City Administrative Offices with Chairman ElJay Waite presiding.
The roll was called: present were ElJay Waite, Garret Nancolas and Leona Fouts. Rob Hopper arrived
as noted in the minutes. Guests: Dennis Cannon.
Motion to amend the agenda to move New Business items #2 & #3 to the August agenda:
Nancolas/Fouts M/S/P
Motion to approve the agenda as amended: Fouts/Nancolas M/S/P
Motion to approve the June 6, 2006 meeting minutes: Fouts/Nancolas M/S/P
OLD BUSINESS
CEDC Update: Steve Fultz, Executive Director, was unavailable for the July meeting. No report
provided. Chairman Waite noted that CEDC may need assistance from URA with the new VA
hospital and the relocation of George’s Gyp Joint.
Rob Hopper arrived and was counted present
Indian Creek Project / Downtown Catalyst Project: Dennis Cannon stated that plans are being
finalized for super-blocks (large buildings with retail/parking/condos on creek). Tentative plan calls
for housing at the west end, retail between Kimball and 7th, and City Hall at 8th & Arthur, all pending
current negotiations with land owners, developers and investors. Asbestos Assessment is in process
and the bid process will be done this month. Dennis Cannon introduced a letter from George Randall
requesting relocation expense. Motion to approve relocation assistance for George Randall, George’s
Gyp Joint, and authorize a letter to George specifying the extent and nature of our ability to assist and
also noting that he must comply with current codes: Nancolas/Fouts M/S/P
NEW BUSINESS
Motion to sponsor and approve Resolution #06-3 to allow for the filing of the petition for judicial
review of 2006 sewer bonds, with verbiage of the resolution to be amended to include references to the
two amendments to the Plan so they can be part of the approval of the revenue allocation financing
provisions: Nancolas/Fouts M/S/P
Discussion was held regarding options for the County justice facility and the opportunity to partner
with the County on future projects.
Chairman Waite presented the bids for Indian Creek asbestos abatement. Motion to accept the low
bid from Spectrum Environmental for asbestos abatement for the Indian Creek properties:
Hopper/Fouts M/S/P
Chairman Waite introduced a proposal from the Idaho Department of Commerce to purchase a two
acre parcel in SkyRanch held by CEDC. Motion to demonstrate our support and strongly urge CEDC
to accept the proposal from the Idaho Department of Commerce: Nancolas/Fouts M/S/P
CEURA, July 5, 2006, Page 2
Chairman Waite announced that a budget workshop will be held in conjunction with our regularly
scheduled meeting on August 1, 2006.
Rob Hopper presented the following invoices for payment:
$ 14,533.68 City of Caldwell LID
$ 3,625.00 American Paving Charter School Driveway
$400,000.00 Caldwell Municipal Airport Land Acquisition
Motion to approve payment of invoices: Nancolas/Fouts M/S/P
Financial Report provided by Rob Hopper:
May 31, 2006 Ending Balance Earnings
F&M Checking 12,451.91 n/a
F&M Money Mkt 1,193,484.05 1,636.19
F&M Indian Creek 55,028.07 75.46
Local Gov’t Pool 787,757.22 2,698.36
Motion to approve the Financial Report: Fouts/Nancolas M/S/P
GENERAL DISCUSSION
Chairman Waite announced that negotiations are in process with Wells Fargo Bank for the property on
8th and Arthur. Larry Rincover is assisting in the process.
Mayor Nancolas announced that the job creation requirements have been fulfilled for the EDA grant!
The next meeting will be held at the City Administrative Offices @ 411 Blaine on Tuesday, August 1,
2006 at 12:00 noon
Motion to adjourn: Hopper/Nancolas M/S/P
Meeting adjourned @ 1:00 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Leona Fouts, Secretary