Tuesday, April 18, 2006
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Chairperson Shimmin called the meeting to order at 12:35 p.m.
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Downtown Development Authority Present
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E. Wynn Berry, DDA Director
Robert Shimmin, Chairperson
Paul Kirkwood, Member
James Gotts, Vice-Chairperson
Thomas Zoner, Member
Randall Thomas, Member
Sandra Motz, Member
Douglas Lanni, Member
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Quorum of DDA Members determined Absent
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Daniel Lublin, Member
Frank Marotta, Member
Marina Bilopolska, Member
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Thomas Rauch, DDA Attorney
Pat Paruch, DDA Attorney
Sandra Abrams, DDA Secretary
Susan Gross, DDA Treasurer
Phillip Adkison, Township Attorney
Deb Kirkwood, DDA Administrative Assistant
Loren Crandell, Giffels Webster
Chris Michaels, Township Attorney
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March 14, 2006, Minutes
MOTION by Thomas, second by Gotts, to approve the minutes of the March 14, 2006, Regular Meeting as presented.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Treasurer’s Report for March 2006
Warrants with Additions
MOTION by Zoner, second by Gotts, to approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Item 3: Director’s Report
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Bid Proposals for Barrier Gate on Maple Road Property
MOTION by Thomas, second by Gotts, to approve the DDA Director’s recommendation to award the contract for the barrier gate on the Maple Road Property to the lowest bid from Upright Fence, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,250.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Fifth Amended Plan
DDA Attorney addressed the changes made to the Fifth Amended Plan and noted that a Calendar/Timeline has been included in their agenda package relative to the Fifth Amended Plan. It was noted that the changes made to the Fifth Amended Plan were revenue neutral and only a correction to the legal description.
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The DDA and the Engineers have met with the Taubman Company regarding commercial development in the project area.
Giffels Webster has done engineering work focusing on Martin Road and has completed the vertical alignment. A new cost estimate will be done and given to the DDA Director.
M-5 and Welch Road plans are at the Road Commission for Oakland County for review. Easement documents are being prepared and construction may commence this year. Haggerty Road plans are progressing. Restoration at the Welch Road project should commence in the next 30 to 45 days.
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Item 6: Planning Director's Report
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The Planning Commission has approved the Wal-Mart Super Center as well as a Veterinary Clinic on Welch Road. In addition there are three pending project in the DDA area.
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Item 7: Executive Session
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Not required at this meeting
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Robert Yellan, President of Huron Valley Sinai Hospital, was present and addressed the DDA regarding concerns relating to the sale of property to Beaumont Hospital. Documentation was presented to the Board.
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MOTION by Thomas, second by Motz, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 12:55 p.m.
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