Scio Township DDA Minutes (revised)
November 13, 2006 @ 12:00 noon
Scio Township Hall
Chairman Upton called the meeting to order at 12:10 P.M.
Members Present: Colvin, Cornish, Fox,
Members absent: Bliss and Luckhardt
Others present: Del Vecchio, Fecho, Hedberg, and Siddall
Nielsen moved and Weaver seconded a motion to approve the minutes of October 9, 2006. The motion passed by a vote of all of the members present.
Colvin moved and Nielsen seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the special meeting of October 25, 2006. The motion passed by a vote of all of the members present.
Notes from the Road committee meeting of October 26, 2006 were received and filed.
Del Vecchio discussed the liability problems that the WCRC might incur with closings on property that don’t have lenders releases. He explained why this might occur in some cases. Decisions will be made in individual cases as to whether or not to go ahead with the closings, if releases have not been obtained.
Some appraisals have been received. Some offers will be made. There is some current sales data available that might change some of the values.
Del Vecchio then reviewed the acquisition status of all the properties in Phase III of Jackson Road.
He explained how prices are sometimes negotiated rather that going through a condemnation process. He also explained the guidelines he uses to determine whether to negotiate or go to condemnation. It was decided, that if approvals were necessary, he would come to the DDA first and then go to the Road Commissioners.
Siddall explained the possible additional engineering costs as mentioned in the Road Committee notes of October 26, 2006.
There was some discussion of sharing costs on sewer design and construction. There was also some discussion about traffic lights and crossovers in Phase III.
Landscape Consultants Report:
Hedberg said the condition of the landscaping in Phase II would improve with fertilization. The soil may be aerated as it appears to be too compacted. She also mentioned a couple of minor repairs that are needed.
Hedberg, Siddall,
Fecho mentioned that funding for landscaping might be available through MDOT and SAFETEA. Siddall will check this possibility out.
Chairman’s Report:
There will not be a Road Committee meeting in November.
The bond sale is moving forward. The sale will be on November 29, 2006 and the transaction will be on the 14th or 15th of December
Township Manager’s Report:
The DDA and the Township Board have passed Bond sale resolutions.
The Township has decided to do redo the Master Plan in segments. A cost proposal is forthcoming which will suggest how to prorate a fair share of the costs between the DDA and the Township. This will be discussed at tonight’s meeting. (Supervisor Nielsen distributed copies of the agenda for tonight’s meeting.)
There was some discussion about the Honey Creek project and sewer plans and possible problems. No plans have been presented related to the project being planned south of the Baker/Jackson intersection.
Executive Directors Report:
The following items were delivered with the agenda:
Balance Sheet as of November 1, 2006
Cash Flow
Investment Summary-Ann Arbor Commerce Bank 11-1-06
Investment Summary-United Bank & Trust 11-1-06
Report showing accrued interest on CD at United Bank & Trust
Other Reports: None
Old Business: None
New Business:
Invoices:
Carlisle/Wortman $397.50
Hedberg Associates $340.00
Bendzinski & Co. $750.00
Panera Bread $111.26
Richard A. DeLong $800.00
Washtenaw Cty. Road Comm. $251,308.25
Total $254,058.87
Roll Call: Bliss Absent, Colvin Yes, Cornish Yes, Fox Yes,
Discussion and Audience participation:
Adjournment:
Weaver moved and Cornish seconded a motion to adjourn at 1:58 P.M. All members, who were present, approved the motion.
