Downtown Development Authority Board Minutes
February 14, 2005
Chairman Reaume called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Joseph Barone
Thomas Booth
Dave Cook
Jim Grutza arrived at 4:10 p.m.
Mike Kolb
Michelle Ludtke
Si Nahra
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Ron Kasperski
Richard Reaume, Excused
ALSO PRESENT:
Jim Anulewicz, Director of Public Service
Terry Croad, McKenna Associates
Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary
New members Joseph Barone and Thomas Booth were introduced and welcomed.
IV. Election of New Officers
Moved by Dave Cook, supported by Jim Grutza, to reaffirm the present
officers: Richard Reaume as Chairman, Mike Kolb as Vice-Chairman and Michelle
Ludtke as Secretary.
Ayes all.
V. Taking of Chair by new Chairman
Mike Kolb acted as chairman in Richard Reaume’s absence.
VI. Establishing of regular meeting dates, time and location
Moved by Mr. Cook, supported by Mr. Grutza, to establish the following
meeting dates, time and location for the Plymouth Township Downtown Development
Authority, with the exception of the meeting of Monday, March 14, 2005, which is
hereby cancelled:
All meetings are to be held on Mondays at 4 p.m. in the Conference Room of
Plymouth Township Hall.
February 14, 2005; March 14, 2005 (Cancelled); April 11, 2005
May 9, 2005; June 13, 2005; July 11, 2005
August 8, 2005; September 12, 2005; October 10, 2005
November 14, 2005; December 12, 2005; January 9, 2006
February 13, 2006
Ayes all.
VII. Approval of Minutes – December 13, 2004, meeting.
It was noted that the meeting was held on Monday, December 13, rather than
Tuesday as was in the heading of the minutes.
Moved by Mrs. Ludtke, supported by Mr. Nahra, to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of December 13, 2004, as corrected.
Ayes all.
VIII. Old Business – N/A
IX. New Business
A. Update status of Ann Arbor Road Streetscape
Project –
Terry Croad, McKenna Associates
Terry Croad indicated work had continued until December 23 on the verge and
sidewalks. Landscaping materials have been ordered for spring. Work on the brick
piers will begin again in April, depending on the weather which needs to be
above 40 degrees.
Work is also going forward on relocating the Kmart sign. In order to facilitate
moving forward, Mr. Croad asked for permission to request bids on the electrical
work for the sign independently of MDOT, following all Plymouth Township
standards. This is a non-participatory item anyway.
Moved by Mr. Cook, supported by Mrs. Ludtke, to grant permission to Terry Croad
of McKenna Associates to solicit bids and go forward on the electrical work for
the Kmart sign independently of MDOT, following all Plymouth Township standards,
limit set at $3,000.
Ayes all.
B. Approval of Invoices for Streetscape
Mr. Nahra requested that the DDA quarterly financial report through March 31,
2005, be received with the agenda materials for review prior to the next meeting
of April 11, 2005.
Moved by Mr. Cook, supported by Mrs. Ludtke, to approve the streetscape project
invoices as presented in the amount of $121,822.34, with the proviso that Mr.
Croad and Mr. Anulewicz get together with Treasurer Edwards to make sure a
system is in place to ensure everything is being coordinated.
Ayes all.
X. Public Comment. There was none.
XI. Adjournment.
Moved by Mrs. Ludtke, supported by Mr. Nahra, to adjourn the
meeting.
Ayes all.
Meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
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Mike Kolb, Vice Chairman
Downtown Development Authority
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Michelle Ludtke, Secretary
Downtown Development Authority
PLEASE TAKE NOTE; The Charter Township of Plymouth will provide
necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the
hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at all
Township Meetings, to individuals with disabilities at the Meetings/Hearings
upon two weeks notice to the Charter Township of Plymouth by writing or calling
the following: Human Resource Office, 42350 Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth, MI 48170.
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