Downtown Development Authority Board Minutes
January 8, 2007

Chairman Reaume called the meeting to order at 4:25 p.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT:
Richard Reaume
Joseph Barone
Mike Kolb

MEMBERS ABSENT:
Thomas Booth, Excused
Dave Cook
Jim Grutza
Ron Kasperski
Michelle Ludtke, Excused

ALSO PRESENT:
Patrick Fellrath, Township Civil Engineer
Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary

A quorum was not present so no action could be taken on the agenda items.

3. Approval of minutes for the November 13, 2006, meeting

4. New Business

     A.   CSX/Ann Arbor Road Railroad Bridge. Review of Proposals to
           develop Improvement Concepts.

Mr. Fellrath summarized the two proposals. Highlights included the following:

1. Hubbell, Roth and Clark (HRC) submitted a proposal for $6,500-$9,500,
    depending on time and materials involved. The proposal includes
    development of conceptual renderings and three workshops with the
    Township. Estimated time of completion is two months.

2. Orchard, Hiltz, and McCliment (OHM) submitted a proposal for $5,500,
    estimating three months for completion. The proposal includes pictures
    of similar treatments (no conceptual renderings) and two meetings with
    the Township.

Mr. Fellrath indicated a recommendation for HRC due to its resources, project team and qualifications/experience. HRC is a large firm and its project team includes an architect, landscape architect, and several engineers including structural and electrical. HRC is familiar with CRX procedures and protocols and experienced with beautification/rehabilitation of CSX railroad bridges (e.g., Newburg Road Underpass)

     B.   Approval of Invoices

Invoices were presented totaling $6,136.51.

     C.   Repayment of a Portion of Loan Principal and Outstanding Interest
           to Charter Township of Plymouth General Fund.

Members present discussed the need for the interest payment of $38,500.85 and the principal payment of $100,000 to the Charter Township of Plymouth.
 

6. Public Comment – There was none.

7. Adjournment

Board members present adjourned at 4:37 p.m.



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Richard M. Reaume, Chairman
Downtown Development Authority




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