Downtown Development Authority Board Minutes
June 12, 2006
Chairman Reaume called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Richard Reaume
Joseph Barone
Thomas Booth
Dave Cook
Mike Kolb
Ron Kasperski arrived at 4:05 p.m.
Jim Grutza arrived at 4:10 p.m.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Michelle Ludtke, excused
ALSO PRESENT:
James Anulewicz, Director of Public Service
Patrick Fellrath, Township Civil Engineer
Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary
3. Approval of minutes for the March 13, 2006 meeting
Moved by Mr. Kolb, supported by Mr. Barone, to approve the minutes of the
meeting of March 13, 2006, as presented.
Ayes all, with Mr. Kasperski and Mr. Grutza absent.
4. Old Business
A. Streetscape
a) Status/Punch
List
Mr. Fellrath reported that this is the final growing season with MDOT still
responsible for maintaining the plantings. There was any early May walk-through
with the McKenna arborist to identify plantings in need of replacement. The
sub-contractor for MDOT is in disagreement with the list, which is an MDOT
issue. Mr. Fellrath will coordinate with MDOT to resolve this issue. Our
contractor, Denny’s, is maintaining the lawns and we have taken over the
irrigation system for operation and maintenance.
The phone number (734-453-8131) for Tony Hollis, Public Works Manager, was given
for any calls regarding problems with the irrigation system.
b) Insurance Policy
Mr. Fellrath presented a list of items covered by the Township insurance with
Michigan Municipal Risk Management Association.
c) Spare Parts
Mr. Fellrath presented an inventory of streetscape items. With a 6-8 week
delivery time for the double and single luminaire pole assemblies (street
lights), the Board felt it expedient to have one of each in stock for
replacement.
5. New Business
A. Streetscape
a) RFP for Electrical
Contractor
A draft of an RFP for an electrical contractor was presented. It would cover the
period of one year, with a renewable option.
Moved by Mr. Kolb, supported by Mr. Cook, to authorize the purchase of one each
of the double and single luminaires for replacement purposes, and to authorize
seeking Requests for Proposals, based on the packet submitted, for an electrical
contractor to maintain the streetscape.
Ayes all.
b) Proposed Sign
Relocation
Mr. Anulewicz asked that members consider possible sign relocation of the sign
located near Terry Street.
He asked that members review the handouts and be prepared to discuss the items
at the next meeting.
In addition, DDA members were asked to look at the open space at the four
quadrants of the on/off ramps for I-275. The DDA board was also asked to start
thinking about what the next major project should be along the corridor.
Railroad bridge? Underpass area? Others?
Mr. Cook left the meeting at 4:52 p.m.
c) Consideration of
Adopting DDA Purchasing Policy
Mr. Anulewicz asked that members review the Township’s current purchasing policy
and consider whether it should be retrofitted for adoption by the DDA.
B. Resignation of DDA Member Si Nahra
Mr. Reaume informed members of Mr. Nahra’s resignation.
C. Approval of Invoices
Moved by Mr. Grutza, supported by Mr. Barone, to approve the invoices as
submitted, in the amount of $15,565.92.
Ayes all.
6. Public Comment
Mr. Reaume discussed the improvements made in front of the new Township Hall.
7. Adjournment
Moved by Mr. Booth, supported by Mr. Grutza, to adjourn the
meeting.
Ayes all.
Meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
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Richard M. Reaume, Chairman
Downtown Development Authority
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