Rexburg Redevelopment Agency
Meeting Minutes- June 6, 2019
Rexburg, Idaho
Attendance
Members: Doug Hancey, Richard Horner, Robert Chambers, Joseph West, Brad Wolfe, and Randall Porter
Visitors: Bron Leatham, Scott Miller, Matt Neilson, and Joel Gray
Administrative Support: Pauline Johnson from ECIPDA
Welcome
Chairman Richard Horner called the meeting to order.
Approval of Minutes
Chairman Richard Horner asked for a motion to approve the meeting minutes from the May 12, 2019 which were sent to the Board prior to the meeting. Robert Chambers made a motion to approve the minutes and Joseph West seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously
Approval of Invoices
No invoices to present.
Approval of Training/Idaho State Tax Comm.
Matt Nielson, Scott Miller, and Richard Horner plan to attend the Idaho State Tax Commission training on June 11th & 12th in Pocatello.
In Boise on June 19th – 21st the Association of Idaho Cities (AIC) Annual Conference is being held and Richard Horner plans to attend.
Richard requested that the board cover the expenses for the above training/conferences. Doug Hancey made a motion to approve covering the costs of the AIC conference in Boise for Richard Horner (i.e. mileage, registration fees & meals) and Randall Porter seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Review of Financial Status
Scott Miller presented the financial statement packet and proposed budget to the board for each URA district.
2020 URA Agency Budget
Budget meeting set for July 25, 2019 at noon and it will possibly be held at City Hall.
Joseph West made a motion to approve the proposed budget for 2020 and Brad Wolfe seconded the motion. The motion passed.
District Discussion
Madison County tax assessor letter. Richard Horner to ask for property exemption.
Doug Hancey made a motion to authorize Richard Horner to file for the tax exemption and Randall Porter seconded the motion. The motion passed.
North Highway District
Joel Gray presented an update for the University and Yellowstone intersection signal upgrades. Traffic lane configuration is still in design phase; next meeting there will be plans for the board to look over. The district will be asking for $500,000 for the projects on Highway 33 and surrounding areas.
Washington School District
Bron Leathum presented an update on the apartment project, tentative plans were shared with the board members on the building and parking lot. Potential agreement with Broulim’s in the works for parking. Planning to close on property in a couple of weeks – breaking ground in mid-July. Three members need to attend the meeting to finalize Bron’s agreement.
Downtown District
University Boulevard District
North Interchange District
General Discussion
Next Meeting Date and Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be July 25, 2019.
Minutes submitted by: Sara Cleverly
Approved by: Board on ___________________________________________
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Richard Horner, Chair