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Commission debates property maintenance and whether staff may perform redevelopment work
Summary
Commissioners discussed a town-owned lot with tall grass and vine removal done by staff and questioned whether an employee (Jason) may perform redevelopment-related work because of possible conflicts; the group also discussed tree removal over Hoosier Hills' parking and responsibility for a culvert after heavy rain.
During its May 18 session the French Lick Redevelopment Commission addressed property-maintenance work on town-owned lots and raised questions about whether a town employee should perform redevelopment tasks.
Commissioners reported a zoning/maintenance issue at a property (referred to in the record as Theo Feed Now) with tall grass and vines that the commission cut and sprayed; Jason was identified as having sprayed the lot. One commissioner stated, “Jason can't do work for redevelopment” and said historically that has caused conflict. Commissioners asked Dave to clarify what work Jason may or may not do for redevelopment projects and to provide guidance to avoid conflicts of interest.
The commission also discussed a tree hanging over a newly purchased house that overhangs Hoosier Hills’ parking lot; Hoosier Hills requested the tree be removed when the house is demolished to prevent fence damage, and the meeting record shows the commission intending to add removal costs into the project accounting.
Separately, heavy rain caused localized flooding and a road heave; the commission said cones would remain in place and a trench would be opened first thing in the morning to address the problem. Commissioners noted uncertainty over whether a culvert/tunnel responsibility falls to the town or the developer and planned follow-up with engineers and staff.
No formal order or final ruling on staff duties or tree removal appeared in the provided transcript; staff were directed to clarify responsibilities and costs and report back.
