Downtown Development Authority Board Minutes
August 11, 2003
Chairman Mann called the meeting to order at 4:07 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Steven Mann
Tom Bohlander
Dave Cook
Jim Grutza
Michelle Ludtke
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Elaine Hovey
Arlene Karell
Mike Kolb
Si Nahra
ALSO PRESENT:
Sally Hodges, McKenna Associates
Carol Pyykkonen, Recording Secretary
IV. Minutes of the May 12, 2003 Meeting
Moved by Mr. Bohlander, supported by Mr. Grutza, to approve the minutes of
the meeting of May 12, 2003, as submitted. Ayes all.
V. Old Business – N/A
VI. New Business
A. Meridian Office Building; 41061 Ann Arbor Road –
Comments
in light of revised screening wall
prototype.
Sally Hodges of McKenna Associates addressed the members regarding the screening
wall prototype. After discussion by the members, it was decided to recommend the
elimination of the brick piers every 60 feet, however, decorative structural
transitions were to be used. Mrs. Hodges stated she would report these
recommendations to the Planning Commission.
B. Update on the Ann Arbor Road Streetscape Project, Haggerty
to Eckles (TEA-21 Grant)
Mr. Mann addressed the members regarding the TEA-21 grant. He stated the
Township was awarded $717,323 for the TEA-21 grant last week. Mrs. Hodges gave a
summary of the process to the members. She stated MDOT has emphasized they
intend to work closely with the Township on this project.
C. DDA Budget Proposal
1. Resolution No. 03-08-11-01-DDA
Proposed
2003-2004 Plymouth Township DDA Budget
The Resolution reads as follows:
WHEREAS, the Township Supervisor has presented the Proposed 2003-2004 Budget for
the Plymouth Township Downtown Development Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors have been advised of the contents of said
budget;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Township Downtown Development
Authority Budget be approved as presented:
| |
Proposed Budget |
Proposed Budget |
| |
for 2003 |
for 2004 |
| Revenue |
|
|
| Taxes |
$ 30,134 |
$ 47,200 |
| Bond Proceeds |
$ - |
$ 825,000 |
| Total |
$ 30,134 |
$ 872,200 |
| Expenditures |
|
|
| Consultants |
$ 15,000 |
|
| Capital Expenditures |
$ - |
$ 825,000 |
| Total |
$ 15,000 |
$ 825,000 |
| |
|
|
| Revenue less Expenditures |
$ 15,134 |
$ 47,200 |
| |
|
|
| Fund Balance (Deficit) Beginning |
$ (50,551) |
$ (35,417) |
| |
|
|
| Fund Balance Ending |
$ (35,417) |
$ 11,783 |
The foregoing Resolution was moved by Mr. Bohlander. Supported by Mr. Cook. Ayes
all on a roll call vote.
2. Resolution No. 03-08-11-02-DDA
Deficit Elimination Plan
The Resolution reads as follows:
WHEREAS, the Plymouth Township Downtown Development Authority (DDA) was created
on December 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the planning, development, and creation of the DDA required an
appreciable amount of time, effort, and expenses for professional and consulting
services; and
WHEREAS, by the simple nature of a DDA, revenues are not generated until the
year following formal creation of the DDA, and revenues generated during early
years of a DDA may be nominal; and
WHEREAS, the initial expenditures for the DDA have outweighed revenues, thereby
resulting in a deficit for year ending December 31, 2002; and
WHEREAS, any governmental entity ending its fiscal year in a deficit must create
a deficit elimination plan;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Township DDA hereby intends to
eliminate said deficit by December 31, 2004, as provided for in the attached
budget for calendar years 2003 and 2004.
The foregoing Resolution was moved by Mr. Bohlander. Supported by Mr. Cook. Ayes
all on a roll call vote.
VII. Public Comment – There was none.
VIII. Adjournment
Mr. Mann adjourned the meeting at 4:37 p.m.
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Steven Mann, Chairman
Downtown Development Authority
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