Downtown Development Authority Board Minutes
April 11, 2005

Chairman Reaume called the meeting to order at 4:07 p.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT:
Richard Reaume
Joseph Barone
Thomas Booth
Dave Cook
Jim Grutza
Ron Kasperski
Mike Kolb
Michelle Ludtke

MEMBERS ABSENT:
Si Nahra, Excused

ALSO PRESENT:
Terry Croad, McKenna Associates
Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary

III.  Approval of Minutes – February 14, 2005, meeting.

Moved by Mr. Cook, supported by Mr. Booth, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 14, 2005, as submitted.

Ayes all

IV.  Old Business – N/A

V.  New Business

    A.  2004 Annual Budget Report

Treasurer Ron Edwards presented the 2004 Annual Budget Report and answered questions.

    B.  Approval of Invoices

Moved by Mr. Cook, supported by Ms. Ludtke, to approve payment of the invoices presented in the amount of $26,458.93.

Ayes all.

    C.  Approval of Banking Relationship

Moved by Mr. Grutza, supported by Mr. Kasperski, to adopt Resolution No. D-05-01, establishing a banking relationship and checking account with Flagstar Bank for the Plymouth Township Downtown Development Authority, and authorizing the Vice President and Secretary of the Plymouth Township Downtown Development Authority to be signatories on the account along with Treasurer Edwards.

Ayes all.

    D.  Update and Status of Ann Arbor Road Streetscape Project.

Terry Croad gave an update on the project. He noted the installation of the brick piers and caps and the starting of work on the east side of I-275. The area has been excavated for installation of the verge and the electrical and lighting issues are continuing to go forward.

He indicated three written quotations have been received for the electrical work in relocating the K-Mart sign coming in at around $1,800 and Jim Anulewicz’ office issued a purchase order. This is being coordinated with the sign contractor and that work should be done soon.

He also presented a report from MDOT to aid in tracking the cost estimates for the streetscape project.

He reviewed several of the street lighting fixtures with the group. The DDA Board asked Mr. Croad to get assurances on long-term availability of the fixture selected.

VI.  Public Comment. There was none.

Mr. Reaume updated the members on various existing businesses and new business prospects in the township.

VII.  Adjournment.

Moved by Mr. Cook, supported by Mr. Grutza, to adjourn the meeting.

Ayes all.

Meeting adjourned at 5:23 p.m.



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Richard Reaume, Chairman
Downtown Development Authority



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Michelle Ludtke, Secretary
Downtown Development Authority

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