ESCANABA DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
ESCANABA, MICHIGAN
A regular meeting of the Escanaba Downtown Development Authority was held on March 05, 2008, at 7:30 a.m. in Room C101 of Escanaba City Hall, 410 Ludington Street, Escanaba, Michigan 49829.
Chairman Moravec called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. and asked to note who was present.
NAME
TITLE
STATUS
ARRIVED
BRIAN MORAVEC, D.C.
CHAIRMAN
PRESENT
7:30 A.M
CONNIE ETTENHOFER
VICE CHAIRMAN
PRESENT
7:30 A.M
AMY HUBERT
TREASURER
PRESENT
7:30 A.M
LEO EVANS
TRUSTEE
PRESENT
7:30 A.M
JAMES O’TOOLE
TRUSTEE
ABSENT
SCOTT KWARCIANY, D.C.
TRUSTEE
PRESENT
7:30 A.M
JAYNE MACKOWIAK
TRUSTEE
ABSENT
PAULA HUGHES-JONSSON
TRUSTEE
PRESENT
7:30 A.M
PEGGY SCHUMANN
TRUSTEE
PRESENT
7:30 A.M
ALSO PRESENT: Clara Mosenfelder of the Delta County Historical Society, Chad Burroughs of the Delta County Historical Society, Shannon Dutkavich of Delta Force and Jenny Lancour of the Daily Press
Minutes Approval:
A motion was made by Trustee Hughes-Jonsson to accept the February 6, 2008, regular board meeting minutes. Trustee Kwarciany seconded the motion.
Ayes were unanimous.
A motion was made by Trustee Evans to accept the February 12, 2008, special board meeting minutes. Trustee Hubert seconded the motion.
Ayes were unanimous.
APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENTS OF AGENDA
Chairman Moravec called for approval of the agenda.
It was suggested by the board that items A & B under new business be transposed and Director Good wished to add a discussion regarding the parking lot at 1321 1st Ave. North to the agenda under Old Business.
A motion was made by Trustee Kwarciany to accept the agenda as amended, seconded by Trustee Schumann.
Ayes were unanimous.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
NONE
TREASURERS REPORT:
Treasurer Hubert gave a report on the expenditures for the month of January 2008. She informed the board that after meeting with the Finance Committee a budget was being presented to the board at this meeting. The budget process is still in the developmental stages. Monies expended for the month covered usual expenses.
Trustee Hughes-Jonsson, seconded by Trustee Kwarciany, made a motion to accept the January 2008 Budget-Unaudited and the January payables.
Ayes were Unanimous.
1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS/OLD BUSINESS:
A. Rules Of Procedure Revisions
Director Good updated the DDA Board on the proposed revisions to the Rules of Procedure Manual. Revisions were made in the areas of the number of board members and board member information, as well as the conflict of interest regarding board members. Director Good also informed the board that the City Council is considering its members positions on various groups and committees throughout the community.
Trustee Schumann made a motion to accept the Rules of Procedure manual with the new changes. Trustee Hughes-Jonsson seconded the motion.
B. Parking Lot at 1312 1st Ave. No.
Director Good informed the board that a possibility for purchasing this parking lot is being formulated through meetings with Ann Fix. The Board referred the purchasing of this lot to the Building & Public Facilities Committee. Upon review of a past appraisal and any corrections to the amount, a proposal from the committee will be presented to the board at the next meeting.
2. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Delta County Historical Society Funding Request
Chad Burroughs and Clara Mosenfelder of the Delta County Historical Society came before the DDA Board to inform them that the society will be pursuing several remodeling projects in the museum. The projects consist of painting, plastering, purchasing new storage boxes, consolidating photo panels, and addressing a climate control system. The society is requesting financial assistance in the amount of $500 (five hundred dollars) from the DDA to aid in the completion of these projects.
Trustee Schumann made a motion to release DDA Funds in the amount of $500 to the Delta County Historical Society to assist with remodeling. Trustee Evans seconded the motion.
Ayes were unanimous.
B. 2008-2009 Proposed DDA Budget
Director Good presented a draft of the 2008-2009 proposed DDA Budget addressing the changes for the upcoming year and the possibility of pursuing the Main Street Program and the matching MSHDA funds associated with the program. The budget included several Capital Improvement projects such as $50,000 for the façade program. Upon review, the DDA Board accepted the budget as presented and made the following motion:
Trustee Hughes-Jonsson made a motion to accept the proposed 2008-2009 DDA Budget. Trustee Schumann seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote:
Trustee Hughes-Jonsson Yes
Trustee Schumann Yes
Trustee Evans Yes
Trustee O’ Toole Absent
Trustee Mackowiak Absent
Trustee Hubert Yes
Trustee Kwarciany Yes
Vice Chair Ettenhoffer No
Chairman Moravec Yes
Discussion:
None
Motion was carried.
9. Project Updates
a) MSHDA Program
MSHDA is reviewing the DDA application.
b) Kruisin’ Klassics Invitational Cook-off
The board was informed that the DDA is seeking additional activities prior to the Kruisin’ Klassics Parade. An invite will be sent out to restaurants that could participate.
c) Wireless Downtown
Director Good informed the DDA board that new developments have come along regarding installing wireless Internet service in partnership with a new City System. Wireless antennas would be installed on light poles feeding off of city hall antennas, which are, in turn, hooked up, to an ISD System. This provides wireless service to all businesses, apartments, and visitors in the downtown corridor running 200 feet North and South off of Ludington Street.
10. Various Other Issues:
A. Latest Joe Brown Correspondence
B. DB Drag Racing/Bass Competition- Possible Sidewalk Daze Event
11. Board of Trustee's Comments
A. Rachel Scerine from Becca’s Closet has submitted an application for the resident Board Member opening. City Council will be approving her application at the March 20, 2008, meeting and will be present for the regular April Board meeting.
B. A thank you letter should be drafted and sent to Jayne Mackowiak to recognize her service on the DDA board.
12. Public Comment
NONE
13. Announcements
NONE
12. Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Evans at 8:45 a.m. Trustee Schumann seconded the motion.
Ayes were unanimous.
__________________________________ DATE:
BRIAN MORVEC, D.C.
CHAIRPERSON
Downtown Development Authority
__________________________________ DATE:
ROGER GOOD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Downtown Development Authority
ACTION SUMMARY-DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TO: DDA Board of Trustee Members March 5, 2008
At the March 5, 2008 meeting of the Downtown Development Authority, the Board of Trustees took the following action:
Trustee Hughes-Jonsson, seconded by Trustee Kwarciany, made a motion to accept the January 2008 Budget-Unaudited and the January payables.
Ayes were Unanimous.
______________________
Roger Good, Executive Director
Director, Downtown Development Authority
ACTION SUMMARY-DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TO: DDA Board of Trustee Members March 5, 2008
At the March 5, 2008 meeting of the Downtown Development Authority, the Board of Trustees took the following action:
Trustee Schumann made a motion to accept the Rules of Procedure manual with the new changes. Trustee Hughes-Jonsson seconded the motion.
______________________
Roger Good, Executive Director
Director, Downtown Development Authority
ACTION SUMMARY-DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TO: DDA Board of Trustee Members March 5, 2008
At the March 5, 2008 meeting of the Downtown Development Authority, the Board of Trustees took the following action:
Trustee Schumann made a motion to release DDA Funds in the amount of $500 to the Delta County Historical Society to assist with remodeling. Trustee Evans seconded the motion.
______________________
Roger Good, Executive Director
Director, Downtown Development Authority
ACTION SUMMARY-DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TO: DDA Board of Trustee Members March 5, 2008
At the March 5, 2008 meeting of the Downtown Development Authority, the Board of Trustees took the following action:
Trustee Hughes-Jonsson made a motion to accept the proposed 2008-2009 DDA Budget. Trustee Schumann seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote:
Trustee Hughes-Jonsson Yes
Trustee Schumann Yes
Trustee Evans Yes
Trustee O’ Toole Absent
Trustee Mackowiak Absent
Trustee Hubert Yes
Trustee Kwarciany Yes
Vice Chair Ettenhoffer No
Chairman Moravec Yes
Discussion:
None
Motion was carried.
______________________
Roger Good, Executive Director
Director, Downtown Development Authority
ESCANABA, MICHIGAN
A regular meeting of the Escanaba Downtown Development Authority was held on March 05, 2008, at 7:30 a.m. in Room C101 of Escanaba City Hall, 410 Ludington Street, Escanaba, Michigan 49829.
Chairman Moravec called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. and asked to note who was present.
NAME
TITLE
STATUS
ARRIVED
BRIAN MORAVEC, D.C.
CHAIRMAN
PRESENT
7:30 A.M
CONNIE ETTENHOFER
VICE CHAIRMAN
PRESENT
7:30 A.M
AMY HUBERT
TREASURER
PRESENT
7:30 A.M
LEO EVANS
TRUSTEE
PRESENT
7:30 A.M
JAMES O’TOOLE
TRUSTEE
ABSENT
SCOTT KWARCIANY, D.C.
TRUSTEE
PRESENT
7:30 A.M
JAYNE MACKOWIAK
TRUSTEE
ABSENT
PAULA HUGHES-JONSSON
TRUSTEE
PRESENT
7:30 A.M
PEGGY SCHUMANN
TRUSTEE
PRESENT
7:30 A.M
ALSO PRESENT: Clara Mosenfelder of the Delta County Historical Society, Chad Burroughs of the Delta County Historical Society, Shannon Dutkavich of Delta Force and Jenny Lancour of the Daily Press
Minutes Approval:
A motion was made by Trustee Hughes-Jonsson to accept the February 6, 2008, regular board meeting minutes. Trustee Kwarciany seconded the motion.
Ayes were unanimous.
A motion was made by Trustee Evans to accept the February 12, 2008, special board meeting minutes. Trustee Hubert seconded the motion.
Ayes were unanimous.
APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENTS OF AGENDA
Chairman Moravec called for approval of the agenda.
It was suggested by the board that items A & B under new business be transposed and Director Good wished to add a discussion regarding the parking lot at 1321 1st Ave. North to the agenda under Old Business.
A motion was made by Trustee Kwarciany to accept the agenda as amended, seconded by Trustee Schumann.
Ayes were unanimous.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
NONE
TREASURERS REPORT:
Treasurer Hubert gave a report on the expenditures for the month of January 2008. She informed the board that after meeting with the Finance Committee a budget was being presented to the board at this meeting. The budget process is still in the developmental stages. Monies expended for the month covered usual expenses.
Trustee Hughes-Jonsson, seconded by Trustee Kwarciany, made a motion to accept the January 2008 Budget-Unaudited and the January payables.
Ayes were Unanimous.
1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS/OLD BUSINESS:
A. Rules Of Procedure Revisions
Director Good updated the DDA Board on the proposed revisions to the Rules of Procedure Manual. Revisions were made in the areas of the number of board members and board member information, as well as the conflict of interest regarding board members. Director Good also informed the board that the City Council is considering its members positions on various groups and committees throughout the community.
Trustee Schumann made a motion to accept the Rules of Procedure manual with the new changes. Trustee Hughes-Jonsson seconded the motion.
B. Parking Lot at 1312 1st Ave. No.
Director Good informed the board that a possibility for purchasing this parking lot is being formulated through meetings with Ann Fix. The Board referred the purchasing of this lot to the Building & Public Facilities Committee. Upon review of a past appraisal and any corrections to the amount, a proposal from the committee will be presented to the board at the next meeting.
2. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Delta County Historical Society Funding Request
Chad Burroughs and Clara Mosenfelder of the Delta County Historical Society came before the DDA Board to inform them that the society will be pursuing several remodeling projects in the museum. The projects consist of painting, plastering, purchasing new storage boxes, consolidating photo panels, and addressing a climate control system. The society is requesting financial assistance in the amount of $500 (five hundred dollars) from the DDA to aid in the completion of these projects.
Trustee Schumann made a motion to release DDA Funds in the amount of $500 to the Delta County Historical Society to assist with remodeling. Trustee Evans seconded the motion.
Ayes were unanimous.
B. 2008-2009 Proposed DDA Budget
Director Good presented a draft of the 2008-2009 proposed DDA Budget addressing the changes for the upcoming year and the possibility of pursuing the Main Street Program and the matching MSHDA funds associated with the program. The budget included several Capital Improvement projects such as $50,000 for the façade program. Upon review, the DDA Board accepted the budget as presented and made the following motion:
Trustee Hughes-Jonsson made a motion to accept the proposed 2008-2009 DDA Budget. Trustee Schumann seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote:
Trustee Hughes-Jonsson Yes
Trustee Schumann Yes
Trustee Evans Yes
Trustee O’ Toole Absent
Trustee Mackowiak Absent
Trustee Hubert Yes
Trustee Kwarciany Yes
Vice Chair Ettenhoffer No
Chairman Moravec Yes
Discussion:
None
Motion was carried.
9. Project Updates
a) MSHDA Program
MSHDA is reviewing the DDA application.
b) Kruisin’ Klassics Invitational Cook-off
The board was informed that the DDA is seeking additional activities prior to the Kruisin’ Klassics Parade. An invite will be sent out to restaurants that could participate.
c) Wireless Downtown
Director Good informed the DDA board that new developments have come along regarding installing wireless Internet service in partnership with a new City System. Wireless antennas would be installed on light poles feeding off of city hall antennas, which are, in turn, hooked up, to an ISD System. This provides wireless service to all businesses, apartments, and visitors in the downtown corridor running 200 feet North and South off of Ludington Street.
10. Various Other Issues:
A. Latest Joe Brown Correspondence
B. DB Drag Racing/Bass Competition- Possible Sidewalk Daze Event
11. Board of Trustee's Comments
A. Rachel Scerine from Becca’s Closet has submitted an application for the resident Board Member opening. City Council will be approving her application at the March 20, 2008, meeting and will be present for the regular April Board meeting.
B. A thank you letter should be drafted and sent to Jayne Mackowiak to recognize her service on the DDA board.
12. Public Comment
NONE
13. Announcements
NONE
12. Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Evans at 8:45 a.m. Trustee Schumann seconded the motion.
Ayes were unanimous.
__________________________________ DATE:
BRIAN MORVEC, D.C.
CHAIRPERSON
Downtown Development Authority
__________________________________ DATE:
ROGER GOOD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Downtown Development Authority
ACTION SUMMARY-DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TO: DDA Board of Trustee Members March 5, 2008
At the March 5, 2008 meeting of the Downtown Development Authority, the Board of Trustees took the following action:
Trustee Hughes-Jonsson, seconded by Trustee Kwarciany, made a motion to accept the January 2008 Budget-Unaudited and the January payables.
Ayes were Unanimous.
______________________
Roger Good, Executive Director
Director, Downtown Development Authority
ACTION SUMMARY-DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TO: DDA Board of Trustee Members March 5, 2008
At the March 5, 2008 meeting of the Downtown Development Authority, the Board of Trustees took the following action:
Trustee Schumann made a motion to accept the Rules of Procedure manual with the new changes. Trustee Hughes-Jonsson seconded the motion.
______________________
Roger Good, Executive Director
Director, Downtown Development Authority
ACTION SUMMARY-DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TO: DDA Board of Trustee Members March 5, 2008
At the March 5, 2008 meeting of the Downtown Development Authority, the Board of Trustees took the following action:
Trustee Schumann made a motion to release DDA Funds in the amount of $500 to the Delta County Historical Society to assist with remodeling. Trustee Evans seconded the motion.
______________________
Roger Good, Executive Director
Director, Downtown Development Authority
ACTION SUMMARY-DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TO: DDA Board of Trustee Members March 5, 2008
At the March 5, 2008 meeting of the Downtown Development Authority, the Board of Trustees took the following action:
Trustee Hughes-Jonsson made a motion to accept the proposed 2008-2009 DDA Budget. Trustee Schumann seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote:
Trustee Hughes-Jonsson Yes
Trustee Schumann Yes
Trustee Evans Yes
Trustee O’ Toole Absent
Trustee Mackowiak Absent
Trustee Hubert Yes
Trustee Kwarciany Yes
Vice Chair Ettenhoffer No
Chairman Moravec Yes
Discussion:
None
Motion was carried.
______________________
Roger Good, Executive Director
Director, Downtown Development Authority
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