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Blackman Charter Township
Downtown Development Authority
Board Meeting Wednesday, February 11, 2015
7:00 a.m. Blackman Charter Township Meeting Hall
Agenda
1. Call to Order By Chair
2. Public Comment
3. *Approval of the Blackman DDA Board Meeting Minutes for January 14, 2015
4. *Approval of the Blackman DDA Invoices and Budget Reports
5. Discussion regarding Lawn Care Bids
6. Updates regarding property development: a. BDDA and County Property Update b. Airport Update – Mr. Shotwell
7. Board Comments
8. Next BDDA Board Meeting: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 7:00 a.m.
9. Adjourn To The Call Of The Chair
*Indicates attachment
Blackman Charter Township
Downtown Development Authority Staffed and Served by The Enterprise Group of Jackson, Inc.
BDDA Board Meeting Minutes
January 14, 2015 The Downtown Development Authority of Blackman Charter Township held a regular Board meeting at 7:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Blackman Charter Township Meeting Hall at 1990 West Parnall Road. Members Present (8): Roger Auwers, Dan Decker, Don Hoadley, Pete Jancek, Phil Preston, Steve Shotwell, Debbie Simpson, and Greg Vogt. Members Absent (2): Kevin Ganton and Linda Tortorice. Others Present: Jack Ripstra, Township Engineer Staff: Amy Torres and Debbie Kelly, The Enterprise Group of Jackson; and Evelyn Markowski, Township Assessor. Chairman Jancek called the meeting to order at 7:02 a.m. Public Comment: None. Minutes of December 10, 2014: Chairman Jancek moved to approve the BDDA Annual Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2014, as presented, with Mr. Vogt supporting. Unanimously approved. BDDA Budget Report through December 31, 2014: Chairman Jancek shared that the BDDA Debt fund was closed after $208,620.26 was transferred to the BDDA Administration fund to pay off the water tower debt, as suggested by Dove & Hickey. Chairman Jancek moved to approve the BDDA Invoices totaling $565.00; 4th Quarter Reports ending December 31, 2014; and the BDDA Budget Reports, through December 31, 2014, with Mr. Auwers supporting. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Approve Proposal to Act as Dissemination Agent with Bendzinski & Co.: Chairman Jancek noted that the proposal was included within the BDDA Board packets and added that the proposal had been reviewed and approved by Dove & Hickey, as well as Mr. White, Township Attorney. Chairman Jancek added that this is a new requirement and nothing has changed with the existing bond. In addition, Chairman Jancek mentioned that Bendzinski & Co. has served the BDDA and Township well and they do a good job. Chairman Jancek recommended approval of the proposal, as presented. Mr. Auwers moved to approve the Proposal to Act as Dissemination Agent with Bendzinski & Co., with Mr. Decker supporting.
Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Mr. Shotwell asked if the BDDA approves all charges as it relates to the fee of $1,000 per year for a five-year period as well as the hourly charge of $175 and Chairman Jancek replied that the BDDA Board would be asked to approve all invoices prior to payment. Chairman Jancek added that he neglected to mention the BDDA received an additional $31,275.73 refund from IRS Treasury due from 2013. BDDA and County Property: Chairman Jancek indicated that at the end of December, he and Ms. Markowski documented progress with photographs at the former Avalon for tax purposes. Chairman Jancek noted that they are approximately 60% completed with the demolition, and as a result, they will be taxed at 40% for 2015. Airport Update: Mr. Shotwell shared the County is struggling to find match money and indicated that moving the landfill is the most cost effective. Chairman Jancek added that Mr. Maurer shared with him that the tree cutting would commence in February. Mr. Shotwell reported that deer culling had begun and drones are being used to find other invasive animals. Ms. Torres added that EG Staff responded to an inquiry received from CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) – Detroit office, looking for 10 to 20 acres for a ‘techy’ type of development. Chairman Jancek presented the snowplowing agreement from Wolverine Sealcoating, LLC at the meeting. Mr. Decker moved to approve the snowplowing agreement with Wolverine Sealcoating, LLC, as presented, with Mr. Shotwell supporting. Unanimously approved. Chairman Jancek noted that Lester Brothers would continue to maintain Bob McClain Drive since they currently maintain the Meijer parking lot. Board Comments: Chairman Jancek reported that the Township reappointed Mr. Vogt and Mr. Decker for another four-year term, and confirmed that the terms for BDDA Board Members are staggered. The next Blackman Charter Township DDA Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 7:00 a.m. in the Blackman Charter Township Hall. Meeting adjourned at 7:19 a.m. Respectfully submitted by Amy Torres and Debbie Kelly, The Enterprise Group of Jackson, Inc.
BDDA Invoice's for the February 11, 2015 Board Meeting
Vendor Description Amount
Dove, Hickey & Boswell 4th Qtr 2014 Accounting Services 2,906.25$ Lester Brothers Salting 1,200.00$
Ripstra Professional Services 115.60$
White & Hotchkiss Professional Services 87.50$
Wolverine Shovel sidewalks 250.00$
4,559.35$
02/04/2015 REVENUE & EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR BLACKMAN TOWNSHIP PAGE 1
Month Ended 01/31/2015
ACTIVITY FOR
2015 YEAR-TO-DATE MONTH ENDED AVAILABLE % OF BUDGET
ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMENDED BUDGET THRU 01/31/15 01/31/2015 BALANCE USED
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Fund 294 - DDA ADMINISTRATIVE FUND
Revenues
Dept 101: CASH RECEIPTS
294-101-439.000 DDA PROPERTY TAXES 246,132.00 0.00 0.00 246,132.00 0.00
294-101-665.000 INVESTMENT/INTEREST 510.00 0.00 0.00 510.00 0.00
294-101-665.200 FEDERAL GOV'T INTEREST CREDIT 64,367.00 0.00 0.00 64,367.00 0.00
______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________
Total - Dept 101 311,009.00 0.00 0.00 311,009.00 0.00
______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________
Total Revenues 311,009.00 0.00 0.00 311,009.00 0.00
Expenditures
Dept 905: DEBT SERVICE FUND
294-905-775.000 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE 4,352.00 250.00 250.00 4,102.00 5.74
294-905-801.000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 40,085.00 0.00 0.00 40,085.00 0.00
294-905-900.000 PRINTING/PUBLISHING 104.00 0.00 0.00 104.00 0.00
294-905-964.000 TAX TRIBUNAL/REFUNDS ORDERED 9,078.00 0.00 0.00 9,078.00 0.00
294-905-969.000 TRANSFER TO CONSTRUCTION FUND 250,000.00 0.00 0.00 250,000.00 0.00
294-905-991.000 BOND PAYMENTS PRINCIPAL 175,000.00 0.00 0.00 175,000.00 0.00
294-905-995.000 BOND PAYMENT INTEREST 143,038.00 0.00 0.00 143,038.00 0.00
294-905-999.000 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 83.00 0.00 0.00 83.00 0.00
______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________
Total - Dept 905 621,740.00 250.00 250.00 621,490.00 0.04
______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________
Total Expenditures 621,740.00 250.00 250.00 621,490.00 0.04
______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________
NET OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES (310,731.00) (250.00) (250.00) (310,481.00)
02/04/2015 REVENUE & EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR BLACKMAN TOWNSHIP PAGE 2
Month Ended 01/31/2015
ACTIVITY FOR
2015 YEAR-TO-DATE MONTH ENDED AVAILABLE % OF BUDGET
ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMENDED BUDGET THRU 01/31/15 01/31/2015 BALANCE USED
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Fund 494 - D.D.A. CONSTRUCTION FUND
Revenues
Dept 101: CASH RECEIPTS
494-101-699.000 CONSTRUCTION FUND TRANSFER 250,000.00 0.00 0.00 250,000.00 0.00
______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________
Total - Dept 101 250,000.00 0.00 0.00 250,000.00 0.00
______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________
Total Revenues 250,000.00 0.00 0.00 250,000.00 0.00
Expenditures
Dept 970: CAPITAL OUTLAY
494-970-972.000 CONSTRUCTION COSTS 250,000.00 0.00 0.00 250,000.00 0.00
______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________
Total - Dept 970 250,000.00 0.00 0.00 250,000.00 0.00
______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________
Total Expenditures 250,000.00 0.00 0.00 250,000.00 0.00
______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________
NET OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
TOTAL REVENUES - ALL FUNDS 561,009.00 0.00 0.00 561,009.00 0.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES - ALL FUNDS 871,740.00 250.00 250.00 871,490.00 0.03
______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________
NET OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES (310,731.00) (250.00) (250.00) (310,481.00)
Blackman Charter Township
Downtown Development Authority (BDDA) 2015 Board of Directors
Current as of 1/12/2015
Pete Jancek (term expires 12/31/16) Don Hoadley (term expires 12/31/17) BDDA Chair and Township Supervisor BDDA Treasurer 1990 W. Parnall Rd. 2302 Lancaster Blvd. Jackson, MI 49201 Jackson, MI 49202 (517) 788-4345 x 112 phone (517) 782-4392 phone [email protected] [email protected] Steve Shotwell (term expires 12/31/17) Debbie Simpson (term expires 12/31/16) BDDA Vice Chair BDDA Secretary County Tower Building BDDA Resident 120 W. Michigan Avenue 2069 Aldrich Drive Jackson, MI 49201 Jackson, MI 49202 (517) 768-6623 work (517) 795-0100 (517) 780-4755 fax [email protected]
Kevin Ganton (term expires 12/31/16) Roger Auwers (term expires 12/31/17) Arbor North Living Center and Hospice Home Jackson County ISD 207 Wickenham Drive 6700 Browns Lake Road Spring Arbor, MI 49283 Jackson, MI 49201 (517) 787-8000 phone (517) 768-5148 phone (517) 787-9246 fax (517) 787-2026 fax [email protected] [email protected] Dan Decker (term expires 12/31/2018) Phil Preston (term expires 12/31/15) 6360 Pepper Tree Lane 1990 W. Parnall Road
Jackson, MI 49201 Jackson, MI 49201 (517) 782-9817 work (517) 788-4345 phone [email protected] [email protected]
Greg Vogt (term expires 12/31/2018) Linda Tortorice (term expires 12/31/16) 2710 Airport Rd 4 Universal Way/P.O. Box 6099 Jackson, MI 49202 Jackson, MI 49204-6099 (517) 789-7151 phone (734) 330-0152 cell (517) 789-5155 fax (517) 544-9100 work [email protected] [email protected] Evelyn Markowski Amy Torres/Debbie Kelly BDDA Staff/Township Assessor BDDA Staff 1990 W. Parnall Road The Enterprise Group of Jackson, Inc. Jackson, MI 49201 One Jackson Square, Suite 1100 (517) 788-4345 x115 phone Jackson, MI 49201 [email protected] (517)788-4458/(517)788-4330
