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MOORESVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2011, 2:00 P. M. The Mooresville Redevelopment Commission met on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at 2:00 P. M. at the Hampton Inn, 9020 Hatfield Drive, Indianapolis, IN. Commission members present were: Harold Gutzwiller,Tim Corman, and George Watkins. Brian Nelson was absent. Attorney Tim Currens was present. Others present were Morgan County Economic Director Joy Sessing, her assistant Jeff Pipkin, Sandra Perry Mooresville Clerk Treasurer and Amy Hillenburg from the Mooresville Times. A motion was made by Commissioner Watkins with a second by Commissioner Corman to approve minutes of June 16, 2011. Motion carried 3-0. The fund report(attached)was given by Clerk-Treasurer Sandy Perry. Old Business: Expansion of Carter-Lee: Joy Sessing refreshed memories about the project. The commission had committed as an incentive $150,000 if the company met the requirements. They were to created forty new jobs and keep twenty existing jobs. They have sixty five employees and actually sent the time cards. There was also equipment involved and paving requirement. The Plan Commission released their bond at the last meeting. Dennis Nail, Stormwater Department,wants them to plant grass seed for drainage issues. Joy Sessing recommended to the commission the release of$125,000 for paving and$25,000 for training or help with the infrastructure. The clawback states the commission may require payment back if the company fails to meet the requirements for the next five years of if the company closes. A motion was made by Commissioner Watkins with a second by Commissioner Corman to approve the release of funds and Attorney Currens said the release letter was to include the five year clawback and should have a cover letter with Commissioner Gutzwiller's signature. Motion carried 3-0. I; The real purpose of the meeting was for a brainstorming session because they needed to update the Redevelopment Plan. They were to brainstorm ideas and concepts for improving the community. Ideas: 1. Creating a wireless umbrella over Mooresville for Businesses and residents. Jiff Pipkin commented that at the airport meeting there was discussion of a sonic ring for the elementary schools, St. Francis Hospital, and Flagstaff Business Park. Starting this year eighth and ninth graders were given a laptop and Verizon Card.