Downtown Development Authority Board Minutes
September 10, 2007
Chairman Reaume called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Richard Reaume
Joseph Barone
Thomas Booth
Dave Cook
Jim Grutza arrived at 4:04 p.m.
Mike Kolb
Ron Hunroe
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Ron Kasperski
Michelle Ludtke
ALSO PRESENT:
James Anulewicz, Director of Public Services
Ron Edwards, Treasurer
Patrick Fellrath, Township Civil Engineer
Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary
3. Approval of minutes for the August 13, 2007 meeting
Moved by Mr. Cook, supported by Mr. Kolb, to approve the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of August 13, 2007. Ayes all, with Mr. Grutza absent.
4. Old Business
A. Auto Accident in front of K-Mart
Update
i. Tree and Light Pole Reimbursement
Mr. Fellrath indicated a check has been received from the at-fault driver for
the tree in the amount of $445.
ii. Insurance Collection Procedure
Mr. Fellrath said he talked to the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority
(MMRMA) and, in cases like this where the driver is known, the MMRMA will obtain
reimbursement from the at-fault driver for all damages. In the future the DDA
won’t have to go through our attorney’s office.
iii. Spare Light Pole Delivery
The spare replacement light pole has been received. The only other pending item
is the $1,000 deductible from MMRMA for the light pole which they withheld until
their receipt from the other person’s insurance company.
B. Missing Streetscape Trees at Burger King
Mr. Fellrath said the ordinance officer sent a violation notice to Burger King
with a deadline date of September 15 for them to replace the trees.
5. New Business
A. Approval of Invoices
Moved by Mr. Booth, supported by Mr. Grutza, to approve payment of the invoices
as presented, in the amount of $4,826.16. Ayes all.
B. Authorization of a Partial Repayment
from DDA to Township
Mr. Edwards explained the DDA would soon be receiving tax funds of approximately
$250,000 to add to their current funds of approximately $50,000. Also, if
various tax appeals are successful in the future, the DDA will have to make
those refunds.
Moved by Mr. Cook, supported by Mr. Hunroe, to repay to the Township $210,000
from the DDA as part payment on their loan to the DDA. Ayes all.
C. Amendment of Purchasing Policy
Discussion involving specific language and the general intent of the board in
regards to payment of bills
and modification to the purchasing policy.
Moved by Mr. Grutza, supported by Mr. Cook, to amend the Purchasing Policy, with
final wording to be approved with the Treasurer and the Accounting Department,
to carry out the following intent: The intent of the DDA board is to authorize
the Treasurer and Chairman of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to
approve payment of any invoices for utilities or contracts previously approved
by the DDA.
Ayes all.
6. Public Comment
Mr. Reaume updated members on progress on the water tower, shopping center,
Sheldon Road underpass, and display banners.
7. Adjournment
Moved by Mr. Barone, supported by Mr. Hunroe, to adjourn the meeting. Ayes
all.
Mr. Reaume adjourned the meeting at 4:40 p.m.
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Richard M. Reaume, Chairman
Downtown Development Authority
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