Downtown Development Authority Board Minutes
April 11, 2005
Chairman Reaume called the meeting to order at 4:07 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Richard Reaume
Joseph Barone
Thomas Booth
Dave Cook
Jim Grutza
Ron Kasperski
Mike Kolb
Michelle Ludtke
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Si Nahra, Excused
ALSO PRESENT:
Terry Croad, McKenna Associates
Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary
III. Approval of Minutes – February 14, 2005, meeting.
Moved by Mr. Cook, supported by Mr. Booth, to approve the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of February 14, 2005, as submitted.
Ayes all
IV. Old Business – N/A
V. New Business
A. 2004 Annual Budget Report
Treasurer Ron Edwards presented the 2004 Annual Budget Report and answered
questions.
B. Approval of Invoices
Moved by Mr. Cook, supported by Ms. Ludtke, to approve payment of the invoices
presented in the amount of $26,458.93.
Ayes all.
C. Approval of Banking Relationship
Moved by Mr. Grutza, supported by Mr. Kasperski, to adopt Resolution No.
D-05-01, establishing a banking relationship and checking account with Flagstar
Bank for the Plymouth Township Downtown Development Authority, and authorizing
the Vice President and Secretary of the Plymouth Township Downtown Development
Authority to be signatories on the account along with Treasurer Edwards.
Ayes all.
D. Update and Status of Ann Arbor Road Streetscape
Project.
Terry Croad gave an update on the project. He noted the installation of the
brick piers and caps and the starting of work on the east side of I-275. The
area has been excavated for installation of the verge and the electrical and
lighting issues are continuing to go forward.
He indicated three written quotations have been received for the electrical work
in relocating the K-Mart sign coming in at around $1,800 and Jim Anulewicz’
office issued a purchase order. This is being coordinated with the sign
contractor and that work should be done soon.
He also presented a report from MDOT to aid in tracking the cost estimates for
the streetscape project.
He reviewed several of the street lighting fixtures with the group. The DDA
Board asked Mr. Croad to get assurances on long-term availability of the fixture
selected.
VI. Public Comment. There was none.
Mr. Reaume updated the members on various existing businesses and new
business prospects in the township.
VII. Adjournment.
Moved by Mr. Cook, supported by Mr. Grutza, to adjourn the
meeting.
Ayes all.
Meeting adjourned at 5:23 p.m.
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Richard Reaume, 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.
Phone number (734) 354-3202 TDD units: 1-800-649-3777 (Michigan Relay Services)
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