Downtown Development Authority Board Minutes
January 9, 2006
Chairman Reaume called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Richard Reaume
Joseph Barone
Dave Cook
Jim Grutza
Mike Kolb
Ron Kasperski
Si Nahra
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Thomas Booth
ALSO PRESENT:
James Anulewicz, Director of Public Service
Terry Croad, McKenna Associates
Patrick Fellrath, Township Civil Engineer
Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary
3. Approval of minutes for December 12, 2005 meeting.
Moved by Mr. Cook, supported by Mrs. Ludtke, to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of December 12, 2005.
Ayes all.
4. Old Business
A. Landscape Maintenance Services for
Streetscape Project
Patrick Fellrath,
Plymouth Township Civil Engineer
Mr. Fellrath explained that the higher bid for management of the irrigation
system by Torre and Bruglio was discussed with them. That was the amount they
intended to bid. They were including more service to the system than required,
thus the bid of Denny’s Landscaping remains the low valid bid.
Moved by Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr. Grutza, to authorize the Chairman and
Secretary of the DDA Board to negotiate and enter into a final contract for
Landscaping Maintenance Services for the DDA Streetscape to the low bidder,
Denny’s Landscaping, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees.
Ayes all.
Mr. Anulewicz noted that Mr. Fellrath is assembling an inventory of streetscape
materials, the warranties on them, when the DDA takes ownership, and what
replacement cost and time will be. This will be returned to the DDA and used for
determining replacement materials to be kept on hand. Also included will be who
to call with problems and that phone number will also be forwarded to the
businesses.
5. New Business
A. Update and Status of Ann Arbor Streetscape
Project
Terry Croad, McKenna &
Associates
Mr. Croad presented and discussed his updated status report dated January 9. The
report covered lighting and electrical issues, replacement of the damaged
double-globed street light, tightening of the ornamental fencing brackets, paint
quote for damaged pedestrian crossing pole, and there has been no response yet
to the letter sent to Kmart regarding the power to their sign.
B. Update of the 2006 Budget.
Mr. Reaume pointed out that the Board of Trustees accepted and approved the
Recommended and Amended Budget at the meeting of December 13, 2005.
C. Approval of Invoices
Moved by Mrs. Ludtke, supported by Mr. Barone, to approve payment of the
invoices as presented, in the amount of $2,354.50.
Ayes all.
6. Public Comment
Mr. Reaume updated members on the grand opening of the Inn at St. John’s, the
proposed shopping complex at Haggerty and Ann Arbor Roads, and other proposed
businesses and improvements.
7. Adjournment
Moved by Mr. Nahra, supported by Mrs. Ludtke, to adjourn the
meeting.
Ayes all.
Meeting adjourned at 5:12 p.m.
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Richard M. Reaume, Chairman
Downtown Development Authority
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Michelle Ludtke, Secretary
Downtown Development Authority
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