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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/17/12 OB MINUTESK, 3. OVERSIGHT BOARD TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES MEETING OF AUGUST 17, 2012 Conference Room A, City Hall North, 1600 Truxtun Avenue Special Meeting 10:00 a.m. SPECIAL MEETING - 10:00 a.m. ROLL CALL Present: Board Members Bentley, Burke Burrow, Quiring, Tandy, Teglia Absent: Board Member Vernon PUBLIC STATEMENTS None. NEW BUSINESS a. Minutes of the May 21, 2012 special meeting Motion by Board Member Teglia, seconded by Board Member Burrow for approval of the minutes. b. Overview of Redevelopment Trailer Bill AB 1484 Deputy City Attorney Rudnick gave a staff report; provided a PowerPoint presentation; and explained that no action is required at this time. Finance Director Smith responded to questions. C. Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (BOPS) for the period from January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2013, Finance Director Smith gave a staff report and recommended the adoption of a Resolution approving the new BOPS schedule. Finance Director Smith and Economic Development Director Kunz responded to questions of the Board. Motion by Board Member Teglia, seconded by Board Member Burke to adopt a Resolution of the Oversight Board to the Successor Agency of the dissolved Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency approving the amended Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (BOPS) for the period of January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2013. ACTION TAKEN APPROVED AB VERNON NO ACTION TAKEN RES OB006 -12 APPROVED AB VERNON 011 — 012 Bakersfield, California, August 17, 2012 - Page 2 4. BOARD COMMENTS ACTION TAKEN Economic Development Director Kunz made comments regarding her communications with the State. Chairperson Bentley asked question regarding cities which had Redevelopment Agencies and have filed bankruptcy. Board Member Tandy and Economic Development Director Kunz responded. Board Member Teglia thanked Finance Director Smith and his staff for their presentation and flexibility in dealing with the changes coming from the State. Finance Director Smith informed the Board that they will need to meet for two meetings in the near future. Smith stated that a due diligence review is being required of the Oversight Board and that they will hire an outside auditor to conduct the review of cash balances to ensure that they do not have surplus cash. The requirement is that the due diligence review is to be completed by October 1, 2012. The Oversight Board must hold a public hearing and take public comment regarding the report. At least five days after the hearing, the board must take action to approve the report. The approval of the report and submittal to the Department of Finance is to take place no later than October 15, 2012. Bentley asked that the Board receive notification on the exact dates they will need to meet. 5. ADJOURNMENT Chair Person Bentley adjourned the meeting at 10:41 a.m. C IR of t e Oversight and to the Suc essor Agency ATTEST; Acting SECRETARY