A. Discussion of proposals for a Planner and Architect to Develop Concept Plans for Residential and Commercial areas.
MOTION by Marrotta, second by Feinstein to authorize the DDA Director and Chairman to make the decision of which proposal meets the requirements of the DDA and engage their services.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. Review of 2008 DDA Budget Draft - Discussion of the proposed DDA Budget.
MOTION by Zoner, second by Thomas , to recommend to the Township Board approval of the 2008 DDA Budget as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE
AYES: Thomas, Marotta, Heinstein, Zoner, Motz, Kirkwood, Shimmin
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Lanni, Lublin, Gotts
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C. Update on the Fire Hydrants – Director Berry stated that the fire hydrant painting is proceeding. There is an additional 120 fire hydrants that were not included in the initial estimate.
MOTION by Marotta, second by Feinstein, approve 130 additional fire hydrants be painted at the pro-rated cost.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
D. Proposal for Additional DDA Staff on Contractual Basis – Proposal to hire additional staff, (resume of Any Groden attached) as a private contractor at a rate of $12.50 per hour for the first 90 days, and $15 per hour thereafter.
Request to abstain from the vote received by member Herb Feinstein because he is a relative of the applicant and did not want any appearance of conflict of interest.
MOTION by Zoner, second by Motz, to approve the request of Herb Feinstein to abstain from the vote on hiring addition staff.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTION by Thomas, second by Zoner, to approve hiring Amy Grodin on a contractual basis as Assistant to the DDA.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E. Update on EA and Wetland Permit – All questions received relative to the Environmental Assessment and Wetland Permit have been addressed.
F. Bids on Mass Grading - Bids were received and the bid opening conducted on October 11, 2007. Four of the lowest bids were less than the engineers’ original estimate. Negotiations will take place and the bid will be awarded late 2007 or early 2008.
