Downtown Development Authority Board Minutes
January 9, 2006

Chairman Reaume called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Richard Reaume
Joseph Barone
Dave Cook
Jim Grutza
Mike Kolb
Ron Kasperski
Si Nahra

MEMBERS ABSENT:

Thomas Booth

ALSO PRESENT:

James Anulewicz, Director of Public Service
Terry Croad, McKenna Associates
Patrick Fellrath, Township Civil Engineer
Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary

3.  Approval of minutes for December 12, 2005 meeting.

Moved by Mr. Cook, supported by Mrs. Ludtke, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 12, 2005.

Ayes all.

4.  Old Business

     A.  Landscape Maintenance Services for Streetscape Project
          Patrick Fellrath, Plymouth Township Civil Engineer

Mr. Fellrath explained that the higher bid for management of the irrigation system by Torre and Bruglio was discussed with them. That was the amount they intended to bid. They were including more service to the system than required, thus the bid of Denny’s Landscaping remains the low valid bid.

Moved by Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr. Grutza, to authorize the Chairman and Secretary of the DDA Board to negotiate and enter into a final contract for Landscaping Maintenance Services for the DDA Streetscape to the low bidder, Denny’s Landscaping, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees.

Ayes all.

Mr. Anulewicz noted that Mr. Fellrath is assembling an inventory of streetscape materials, the warranties on them, when the DDA takes ownership, and what replacement cost and time will be. This will be returned to the DDA and used for determining replacement materials to be kept on hand. Also included will be who to call with problems and that phone number will also be forwarded to the businesses.

5.  New Business

     A.  Update and Status of Ann Arbor Streetscape Project
          Terry Croad, McKenna & Associates

Mr. Croad presented and discussed his updated status report dated January 9. The report covered lighting and electrical issues, replacement of the damaged double-globed street light, tightening of the ornamental fencing brackets, paint quote for damaged pedestrian crossing pole, and there has been no response yet to the letter sent to Kmart regarding the power to their sign.

     B.  Update of the 2006 Budget.

Mr. Reaume pointed out that the Board of Trustees accepted and approved the Recommended and Amended Budget at the meeting of December 13, 2005.

     C.  Approval of Invoices

Moved by Mrs. Ludtke, supported by Mr. Barone, to approve payment of the invoices as presented, in the amount of $2,354.50.

Ayes all.

6.  Public Comment

Mr. Reaume updated members on the grand opening of the Inn at St. John’s, the proposed shopping complex at Haggerty and Ann Arbor Roads, and other proposed businesses and improvements.

7.  Adjournment

Moved by Mr. Nahra, supported by Mrs. Ludtke, to adjourn the meeting.

 Ayes all.

Meeting adjourned at 5:12 p.m.


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Richard M. Reaume, Chairman
Downtown Development Authority


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Michelle Ludtke, Secretary
Downtown Development Authority


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