Scio Township DDA Minutes
August 7, 2006 @ 12:00 noon
Scio Township Hall
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103
Chairman Upton called the meeting to order at 12:10 P.M.
Roll Call:
Members Present: Colvin, Cornish, Holland, Luckhardt, Nielsen, Upton and Weaver
Members Absent: Bliss and Fox
Others Present: Fecho
Cornish moved and Colvin seconded a motion to approve the minutes of July 17, 2006. The motion was approved unanimously.
Notes from the Road Committee meeting of July 27, 2006 were received and filed.
Washtenaw County Road Commission Report:
There wasn’t a report from the Washtenaw County Road Committee Staff as both Del Vecchio and Siddall could not be present.
Landscape Consultant’s Report:
There wasn’t a report from the Landscape Consultant as Hedberg could not be present. Upton noted that there was no water in the bags on the trees on Jackson Blvd. He will email Hedberg about the situation.
Chairman’s Report:
Chairman Upton announced that Bill Zipp was leaving OHM to join another firm. Bill has worked with the DDA since 1993 and told Bill he had enjoyed working with us.
Upton distributed a letter from Miller Canfield outlining the steps and dates for updating the DDA plan. (letter attached)
Upton discussed the most recent modifications in the plan. He has revised the Gant chart and financial analysis.
Township Manager’s Report:
Township Manager Fecho said flyers that have been distributed in the Township stating that volunteers are being paid. He said this is untrue. The Planning Commission and Zoning Board are paid, but these are appointed positions and not classified as volunteers. Fecho also explained that governments need volunteers to function. Fecho briefly discussed the upcoming vote on the Special Assessment District.
Executive Director’s Report:
Executive Director DeLong had attached a balance sheet as of July 31, 2006, a cash flow summary for the fiscal year, And investment summaries from Ann Arbor Commerce Bank and United Bank & Trust-Washtenaw. There were no questions from the Directors.
DeLong then explained that because of outstanding invoices and other payments the DDA Board should transfer funds from a CD to checking account.
Nielsen moved and Weaver seconded a motion to move the balance in CD 500649 ($2,064,010.74) to the checking account at Ann Arbor Commerce Bank.
Roll Call: Bliss-absent, Colvin-yes, Cornish-yes, Fox-absent, Holland-yes, Luckhardt-yes, Nielsen-yes, Upton-yes, Weaver-yes. The motion passed.
Other Reports: None
Old Business: None
New Business:
Invoices:
Scio Township Treasurer $316,968.94
Carlisle/Wortman $1,978.58
Panera Bread $117.26
Richard A. DeLong $800.00
Richard A. DeLong (mailing to attorney) $14.40
Hedberg Associates $ 440.00
Washtenaw County Road Commission $227,323.25
Scio Township Treasurer(excess capture) $1,715,495.00 Total $2,263,137.43
Holland moved and Nielsen seconded the payment of invoices in the total amount of $2,263,137.43.
Roll Call: Bliss-absent, Colvin-yes, Cornish-yes, Fox-absent, Holland-yes, Luckhardt-yes, Nielsen-yes, Upton-yes, Weaver-yes. The motion passed.
Cornish moved and Weaver seconded a RESOLUTION APPROVING AMMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN (refer to the attached copy)
Holland moved and Weaver supported a motion to authorize Richard A. DeLong to sign the attached resolution as the Recording Secretary due to the absence of Robert Bliss the DDA Secretary, if the DDA attorney says this is permissible. The motion was approved unanimously. (The Attorney emailed that this is acceptable)
Nielsen moved and Colvin seconded a motion to adjourn at 1:00 PM. The motion was approved unanimously.
