Matthew Powell

The board discussed and approved the 2026 meeting schedule and the expense report. Additionally, a grant was approved for the Center for Business Excellence to support the Gateway Mile Loan Fund Program.

The meeting includes items under new business such as opening bids, accepting RFP responses, reviewing vacant lot appraisals, discussing the Downtown After Dark event, and addressing a lease modification for Bill's BBQ. Staff updates, invoice review for Warrick and Boyn, and a TIF report are also slated for consideration, followed by a public comment period.

The meeting agenda includes the resignation of a member and the election of officers, specifically a Vice-President and Secretary. Business items cover opening bids, multiple public hearings related to the use of TIF revenues and funds for various projects, and authorizing infrastructure bids. The commission will review and approve change orders for the Woodland Crossing project, consider a spending plan amendment, address a CDBG subrecipient agreement for Habitat for Humanity, and award a bid for Park 131. Additionally, the agenda covers the appropriation of funds for professional services, review of invoices, and a TIF report.

The agenda includes a grant request presentation for the property at 117 West Jackson Blvd. Financial items involve the review of INOVA and Community Foundation statements. Additionally, the board will address old business concerning the organization's 501(c)(3) status and updates on the Receivership Program standard operating procedures.

The agenda includes the election of board officers and a review of financial documents, including investment statements and an invoice for professional services. The meeting will also address an emergency grant application from a property company and facilitate a discussion regarding the future direction of the grant program.