ScioTownshipDDA Minutes
February 9, 2009
Scio Township Hall
827 North Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Chair Upton called the meeting to order at 12:15 PM
Members Present: Arbour, Clark, Cornish, Holland, Mayo, Rae, and Upton
Members Absent: Fox and Weaver
Others Present: Del Vecchio, Egeler, Fecho, Hedberg and Siddall; Tom Partridge.
Mayo moved and Cornish seconded a motion to accept the minutes of 12-8-08 and 1/12/2009. The motion passed by a yes vote by all members present.
The notes from the Road Committee meeting were left behind and not distributed.
Washtenaw County Road Commission Report:
Frank Del Vecchio advised that there has been no activity with regard to parcel 31. One of the issues on parcel 32 remains the retention basin, and it is hoped that that can be resolved. Appraisals have been exchanged. On parcel 38 one of the primary issues remains the business interruption claim based upon construction vibration and other factors. Relative to parcel 178 problems have been encountered in accessing the site to complete the appraisal. An agreement for use of parcel 176 for a construction trailer has been completed.
Sheryl Siddall advised that they are working on a punch list with the contractor. A scheduling meeting has been set for March with a hoped for start date on April 1st.
Landscape Consultant’s Report:
Nancy Hedberg advised that Tee to Green will provide 2009 seasonal maintenance for the Jackson Road boulevard in accordance with a three year bid. Consideration is being given to use of an herbicide to stop the growth of grass within the planting beds.
Public Comment: The Chair opened the floor to public comment, and Tom Partridge spoke for 25 minutes on various subjects, including limited bus transportation services in Scio and Western Washtenaw; a disjointed bus schedule; the failure of the bus services to include the WCC site on Baker; the refusal of the bus to provide flex service to his location; the lack of extended hours for bus service; the lack of meeting notices for those citizens who do not have computers; and suggesting that the Township provide computers to apartments for use by tenants who (like he) can’t afford one.
Chair’s Report: A discussion followed regarding the proposal for placement of sidewalks in Parkland Plaza. Manager Fecho reported that he believed that a grant could be obtained from HUD in the larger amount of $90,000 (of the estimated $110,000 total cost). Currently the project is earmarked for $60,000. The question raised was what the DDA’s official position was regarding the construction of sidewalks and who would pay for and maintain them (if maintenance was desired. The matter was referred to the Roads Subcommittee to discuss the technical issues and return to the Board with a proposal in March. Manager Fecho will continue to discuss with the County the availability of funds and the timing thereof.
Township Manager’s Report:
Darrell Fecho discussed the continuing plans for the Dream Cruise being planned for May 16th. A primary issue that will need to be addressed is the transportation of visitors up and down Jackson Road to the sites where the cars will be located.
Financial Report:
Sandy Egeler and Jay Holland reported on the distribution of investment funds through the financial banking system to protect as best as possible the funds of the DDA. Written information on the deposits was provided.
Sandy Egeler presented the current financial report and associated documents. She noted that Plante Moran has completed the interim audit and that their report was included with the financial documents.
The following invoices were presented for payment:
Browne of Chicago $ 3371.00
Grand Traverse Pie Company $ 153.60
Sandra J. Egeler $ 400.00
OHM $ 1,962.20
Peoples Express $15,240.00
Plante & Moran $ 4,000.00
WCRC $111,607.01
WCRC/Jackson Phase III $480,067.10
WCRC/Zeeb bond interest $ 1,375.92
Wave $ 507.00
Total $618,683.83
Arbour moved seconded by Mayo, to authorize the DDA to pay the foregoing invoices. On a roll call vote, Arbour, Clark, Cornish, Holland, Mayo, Rae and Upton voted yes. Fox and Weaver were absent. The motion carried.
Additional discussion followed with regard to the timely provision of ridership information on the part of both bus services.
Adjournment:
Mayo moved and Holland seconded a motion to adjourn at 1:40 PM. The motion passed by a yes vote of all members present.
Corrected 3/9/2009
