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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 LEDC minutesEconomic Development Corporation of the City of Lansing Board of Director's Meeting Mayor's Conference Room Ninth Floor, Lansing City Hall Wednesday, February 5, 1997 4:00 P.M. Members Present: Kim Coleman; Paula Cunningham, David Hollister, William Long; Paul Novak; Joseph Pandy; John Petroff; William Porter, Jr. Members Absent: Joseph Reid Temporary Members Present: Ed Carpenter Temporary Members Absent: Jan Hayhow Staff Present: Patricia Cook; Barbara Foreman, Peggy Vaughn Guests Present: None Chair Hollister called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. t) Election of Officers - 1997 Motion - Chair Hollister motioned the Board to approve William Long as Chair of the EDC Board for 1997. John Petroff seconded the motion. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Motion - William Long motioned the Board to approve Kim Coleman as Vice -Chair of the EDC Board for 1997. John Petroff seconded the motion. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Motion - Paul Novak motioned the Board to approve the current EDC Secretary (Joseph Reid) and current EDC Treasurer (John Petroff) for 1997. William Porter, Jr. seconded the motion. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Paula Cunningham and Joseph Pandy entered the meeting at 4:12 p.m. 2) Approval of the Board of Director's Meeting Minutes from December 4, 1996 Motion - William Porter, Jr. motioned the Board to approve the December 4, 1996 Meeting Minutes as presented and place them on file. John Petroff seconded the motion. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. 3) EDC Financial Statements - November & December, 1996 Motion - John Petroff motioned the Board to approve the EDC Financial Statements (November & December, 1996) as presented and place them on file. Kim Coleman seconded the motion. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. 4) EDC B.F.A.P. Projects - a) Projects Status Update & Analysis of Program Loan Funds (Jan. 31) The Board received a copy of the Projects Status Update and Analysis of Program Loan Funds dated January 31, 1997, which was prepared by Peggy Vaughn. b) Elbinger Laboratories, Inc. - Loan modification request The Board was presented with the following staff recommendations for the Elbinger Loan Modification: 1) A forebearance of monthly loan payments to the EDC in the amount of $ 13,110.00 which includes payments from October 14, 1996 through March 14, 1997. Although no payments will be required during this period, interest will continue to accrue. 2) Mr. Elbinger resume interest only payments commencing April 14, 1997 through September 14, 1997. 3) Mr. Elbinger resume regularly scheduled principal and interest payments on October 14, 1997. 4) Mr. Elbinger and Elbinger Laboratories, Inc. pay all of the EDC's legal expense associated with the workout negotiations and document preparation to be added to the principal balance of the loan. 5) A guaranty of all indebtedness by Elbinger Studios, Inc. 6) A pledge of all assets of Elbinger Studios, Inc. to insure its guaranty and to secure repayment of all indebtedness of Elbinger Laboratories, Inc. 7) A guaranty of all indebtedness by Mr. Elbinger's wife, Aileen McTaggart Elbinger. 8) Mr. Elbinger continue to provide the EDC with updated monthly financial statements, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow projections and any information on impending legal litigation. Motion - William Long motioned the Board to approve EDC staff recommendations for the Elbinger Loan Modification as presented. Paula Cunningham seconded the motion. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. 5) Other Business a) 1996 EDC Annual Board Report Motion - William Long motion the Board to approve the 1996 EDC Annual Board Report as presented. Kim Coleman seconded the motion. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. b) Work Program and Goals for 1997 Motion - Kim Coleman motioned the Board to approve the Work Program and Goals for 1997 as presented. William Porter, Jr. seconded the motion. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. c) Modification of EDC Budget re: Moving Expenses Motion - William Long motioned the Board to approve Modification of the EDC Budget for moving expenses with a ceiling of $10,000.00. Paula Cunningham seconded the motion. Yeas: - Unanimous. Motion carried. William Long asked that a report be prepared for the Board showing which categories of the EDC Budget were modified to allow for the $10,000.00 in moving expenses. d) Update on Hiring of New EDC Employee Pat Cook informed the Board that 10 people had been interviewed for the EDC Development Specialist position. Pat stated that staff supports the hiring of Cynthia Lidtke. Cynthia has a Masters Degree in Urban Planning and is currently employed at the Tri -County Regional Planning Commission. Pat further stated that Cynthia's main responsibilities will include working on the Business Retention Program, the Business Financing Assistance Program, the Renaissance Program, the Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Tax Abatement and sites for Developers. Paul Novak requested that at the March Board Meeting discussion take place regarding possibly increasing the boundaries for the Business Financing Assistance Program. 6) Public Comment None. 7) Adjournment Chair Hollister declared the meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m. Minutes by B. Foreman (7,f 4 d Patricia A. Cook EDC Manager Members Present: Members Absent: Temporary Members Present: Staff Present: Guests Present: Economic Development Corporation of the City of Lansing Board of Director's Meeting Mayor's Conference Room Ninth Floor, Lansing City Hall ` ~' Wednesday April 1997 4:00 P.M. 1 n m Kim Coleman; Paula Cunningham; David Hollister; Willi Long; Joseph Pandy; John Petroff, William Porter, Jr. Paul Novak; Joseph Reid Ed Carpenter; Jan Hayhow Patricia Cook; Barbara Foreman, Cynthia Lidtke, Peggy Vaughn Dave Berridge; Kester So Chair Long called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. 1) Introduction of New EDC Employee - Cynthia Lidtke Patricia Cook introduced Cynthia Lidtke. Pat mentioned to the Board that Cynthia, as the Development Specialist for the EDC, will be working on many projects including Brownfield Redevelopment, the Renaissance Zone and the Neighborhood Enterprise Zone. 2) Approval of the Board of Director's Meeting Minutes from February 5, 1997 Motion - John Petroff motioned the Board to approve the February 5, 1997 Meeting Minutes as presented and place them on file. David Hollister seconded the motion. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. 3) EDC Financial Statements - January & February, 1997 Motion - William Porter, Jr. motioned the Board to approve the EDC Financial Statements (January & February, 1997) as presented as place them on file. John Petroff seconded the motion. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Kim Coleman and Paula Cunningham entered the meeting at 4:14 p.m. 4) EDC B.F.A.P. Projects - (Information Only Items) a) Projects Status Update & Analysis of Program Loan Funds (2/28 & 3/31) The Board received copies of the Project Status Update and Analysis of Program Loan Funds dated February 28th & March 31 st, 1997, which were prepared by Peggy Vaughn. b) Elbinger Laboratories, Inc. - Letter of Agreement to Loan Modification The Board received a copy of a letter from Doug Elbinger, dated February 14, 1997 in which Mr. Elbinger accepts the terms and conditions of the loan modification plan set forth by the EDC. c) Rork House Pre -Application - Letter of Pre -Application Withdrawal The Board received a copy of a letter from Richard Karp which stated that he will not require funding from the EDC for the Rork House Project. Peggy Vaughn mentioned to the Board that Mr. Karp has found funding for the project elsewhere. d) Clara's Restaurant - Pre -Application Peggy Vaughn informed the Board that she has requested more information from Clara's regarding their Pre -Application and will update the Board on the Project at the May Board Meeting. 5) Other Business - (Information Only Items) a) GLHEC Program Update Pat Cook informed the Board that for the first term of the GLHEC Program at Sparrow Hospital there were 12 student enrolled and the second term only 10 students. Pat mentioned that the goal for the next school year is an enrollment of 80 students between Sparrow Hospital and Michigan Capitol Medical Center. b) New Development Projects 1) Renaissance Zone Pat Cook informed the Board that the State is just completing a $500,000 media campaign that has been running for the last six months across the country. Pat also mentioned that the EDC has received three or four dozen actual leads for general information on the Seven Block Area and the Lindell Drop Forge Site. Also, a meeting took place with the neighborhood organizations to explain the application process and the eligibility requirements for state and local income tax exemption. 2) Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Pat Cook stated that the Lansing City Council has currently adopted tentative boundaries for three new construction areas for new housing: 1) the Ferguson Project at Grand River & Turner 2) the Jonna Project at the corner of Capitol and Shiawassee 3) a site on Wexford Street adjacent to Board of Water & Light property. Pat further stated that, in addition to the new construction areas, five rehabilitation areas have been designated. 3) Work Web Project Pat Cook informed the Board about a new innovative Internet based job posting system being executed by the Michigan Works! Lansing Tri -County office. "The WorkWeb" will allow employers to post job openings and people seeking employment to browse the program in search of available jobs. The EDC will be given a laptop computer and 100 hours of a paid temporary person to work with our area manufacturers to begin implementation of this program. The Work Web service is free of charge for everyone. 6) Public Comment None. 7) Adjournment Chair Long declared the meeting adjourned at 4:31 p.m. Minutes by B. Foreman aX �Lmac__. (� Patricia A. Cook EDC Manager .;';` :_:ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF LANSING Board of Director's Meeting Mayor's Conference Room CITY CLERK Ninth Floor, Lansing City Hall Wednesday, June 4, 1997 4:00 P.M. Members Present: Kim Coleman; David Hollister; William Long; Joseph Pandy; John Petroff; William Porter, Jr. Members Absent: Paula Cunningham, Paul Novak, Joseph Reid Temporary Members Present: Ed Carpenter; Jan Hayhow Staff Present: Patricia Cook, Barbara Foreman, Peggy Vaughn Guests Present: Michael Moehle Chair Long called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. 1) Approval of the Board of Director's Meeting Minutes from April 2, 1997 Motion - John Petroff motioned the Board to approve the April 2, 1997 Meeting Minutes as presented and place them on file. William Porter, Jr. seconded the motion. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. 2) Financial Statements - March & April, 1997 Motion - John Petroff motioned the Board to approve the EDC Financial Statements (March & April, 1997) as presented and place them on file. Joseph Pandy seconded the motion. Yeas: 3) EDC B.F.A.P. Projects Unanimous. Motion carried a) Projects Status Update & Analysis of Program Loan Funds (4/30 & 5/31, '97) The Board received copies of the Project Status Update and Analysis of Program Loan Funds dated April 30th & May 31 st, 1997, which were prepared by Peggy Vaughn. Peggy informed the Board that Doug Elbinger has not made his May loan payment. After some discussion it was motioned to the Board by Ed Carpenter, that the situation with the Elbinger Project should be referred to the Project Policy and Finance Committee & legal council for review, with specific recommendations by the Committee presented to the full Board at the July Board Meeting. Jan Hayhow seconded the motion. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. b) Venture Center Project Motion - David Hollister motioned the Board to request EDC staff to invite Brad Shaw, Executive Director of the Venture Center, to the next EDC Board Meeting to update the Board on the current status and future plans of the Venture Center. John Petroff seconded the motion. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Bill Long further requested that staff review the current agreement between the EDC and the Venture Center, specifically the legality of the Venture Center being housed outside of the boundaries outlined in the Business Financing Assistance Program. He asked that a report on the above be presented to the full Board at the next Board Meeting. c) Clara's Restaurant - Pre -Application Peggy Vaughn informed the Board that the Application for the Clara's Restaurant Project should be ready to be presented to the Project Policy and Finance Committee this month with a recommendation by the Committee to the full Board at the July Board Meeting, 4) EDC FY '96/97 Budget Amendments Motion - William Porter, Jr. motioned the Board to approve the EDC FY'96/97 Budget Amendments as presented. John Petroff seconded the motion. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. 5) EDC FY 97/98 "Draft" Budget Motion - John Petrofl'motioned the Board to approve the EDC FY'97-98 "Draft" Budget as presented. David Hollister seconded the motion. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. As requested by the Project Policy and Finance Committee, the Board received a copy of the "Program Income - Eligible & Non -Eligible Activities". Pat Cook explained to the Board that there are loan repayments in the amount of approximately $130,000 that have not been reprogrammed back into the Business Financing Assistant Program loan pool. The Project Policy and Finance Committee will discuss, at the next committee meeting, various options for these monies and will make a recommendation to the full Board at the next Board meeting. 6) Other Business a) LPGA Sponsor Update Pat Cook mentioned to the Board that the EDC sponsorship of the Oldsmobile Classic entitled the EDC to one golf package. The Project Policy and Finance Committee agreed that Ron Boji, President of Computer Warehouse, would be the recipient of the golf package. Also, one VIP Pass was given to Consumers F..nergy and another to First State Bank. b) EDC Board/REDTeam Baseball Game Dates (6/25 and 7/23'97) Pat Cook informed the Board that tickets are still available for both games. c) Quality Dairy Company EDC Bond Project Update Pat Cook explained to the Board that a Special Board Meeting may need to take place within the next two weeks in order for the Board to take action on the Bond Resolution for the Quality Dairy Project. Pat mentioned that it is imperative that the Qualitv Dairy Bond Issue be brought to closure by July 1, 1997. d) Block 100 -Audited Financial Statements Pat Cook mentioned to the Board that on page three of the Block 100 Financial Statements it states that the EDC is not entitled to any kind of distributable amount based on their gross receipts and expenditures to date. Pat suggested that the Block 100 issue be referred to the Project Policy and Finance Committee for further discussion. The Board agreed unanimously. e) FY '96/97 Audit Engagement Motion - John Petroff motioned the Board to approve engaging the firm ofKutas, Hawes, Wolcott and Bergman, P.C. to perform the FY'96/97 Audit in the amount of $4,300. William Porter, Jr. seconded the motion. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. 7) Public Comment Several questions were raised by Joe Pandy as to the criteria for loan applicants applying to the EDC for financing assistance. Bill Long requested that EDC staff provide the Board at the next Board meeting copies of the guidelines for the Business Financing Assistance Program. 8) Adjournment Chair Long declared the meeting adjourned at 4:58 p.m. Minutes by B. Foreman Q W. 6'0-� Patricia A. Cook EDC Manager ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF LANSING Board of Director's Meeting Mayor's Conference Room Ninth Floor, Lansing City Hall �,;. ., _.,CITY CLERK Wednesday, August 6, 1997 4:00 P.M. Members Present: Kim Coleman; Paula Cunningham; William Long; Paul Novak; John Petroff-, William Porter, Jr. Members Absent: David Hollister; Joseph Pandy Temporary Members Present: Ed Carpenter; Jan Hayhow Staff Present: Patricia Cook; Barbara Foreman; Peggy Vaughn Guests Present: Dwight Ebaugh; Harold Leeman; Brad Shaw Chair Long called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. Pat Cook informed the Board that Joseph Reid, Secretary of the EDC, has resigned from the Board. The Mayor has proposed the nomination of Ann Brazeau, Branch Manager of Manpower, to replace Mr. Reid on the EDC/TIFA Board. The nomination of Ann Brazeau has not yet gone before City Council. Motion - John Petroff motioned the Board to approve Paula Cunningham as the new Secretary for the EDC, replacing Joseph Reid. William Porter, Jr. seconded the motion. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. 1) Approval of the Board of Director's Meeting Minutes from June 4, 1997 Motion - John Petroff motioned the Board to approve the June 4, 1997 Meeting Minutes with one correction (# 8 Adjourn- ment by Chair Long not Chair Hollister) and place them on file. William Porter, Jr. seconded the motion. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. 2) Financial Statements - May, 1997 Motion - John Petroff motioned the Board to approve the EDC Financial. Statements (May, 1997) as presented and place them on file. William Porter, Jr. seconded the motion. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Paul Novak entered the meeting at 4:15 p.m. 3) EDC General Business a) Venture Center Update - Brad Shaw Brad Shaw, Executive Director of the Venture Center, gave the Board a brief update on the current status and future plans of the Venture Center. EDC Board members expressed their concern to Mr. Shaw about the move of the Venture Center from the downtown area into a building in East Lansing. The Board also stated their consensus that future funds drawn down on the EDC loan should be used for capital investments to a facility in or near the downtown Lansing area that would serve all businesses and create new job opportunities for Lansing residents. b) Micro Enterprise Loan Fund Update Peggy Vaughn provided the Board with a copy of a memo that she had prepared and sent to the Mayor which included a Program Summary and Statistical Data for the Lansing Community Micro -Enterprise Fund. c) Blank Replacement Bonds Motion - Paul Novak motioned the Board to authorize the EDC Chair and the EDC Secretary to sign 10 Upjohn Pitney Bowes Blank Replacement Bonds as presented. John Petroff seconded the motion. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. 4) EDC B.F.A.P. Projects a) Projects Status Update & Analysis of Program Loan Funds (6/30 & 7/31) The Board received a copy of the Analysis of Program Loan Funds dated 6/30/97 and also a copy of the Projects Status Update & Analysis of Program Loan Funds dated 7/31/97, which were prepared by Peggy Vaughn. c) Peggy Vaughn informed the Board that on July 31 st the EDC received a check from Elbinger Laboratories for four months of interest payments, which now bring the interest payments current through August 14, 1997. Dwight Ebaugh mentioned to the Board that, even though Elbinger's interest payments are now current, the loan is still in default. Peggy stated that she has requested financial information from Mr. Elbinger on several occasions and has had no response. After some discussion, Jan Hayhow motioned the Board to approve EDC staff sending a letter (signed by Chair Long) to Mr. Elbinger requesting that financial statements through June, '97 be forwarded to the EDC office within the next two or three weeks. The letter would also state that if the financial information is not received within the set time frame, the EDC will take the necessary steps to initiate foreclosure proceedings. Ed Carpenter seconded the motion. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. b) Loan Criteria Packet The Board received a copy of the Business Financing Assistance Program Guidelines and also a Check List of information that is required by the EDC for all loan applicants, which was requested by several Board members at the last Board meeting. Pat Cook mentioned to the Board that over the past few months several questions have been raised by the Board regarding the Business Financing Assistance Program and also much discussion has taken place at the Project Policy & Finance Committee meetings regarding the B.F.A.P., as well as many other issues. Pat suggested that a Planning Workshop be set up for sometime in the fall to be able to discuss these various issues and questions which require more time than is allowed at a Board Meeting. Pat stated that a Planning Workshop would also give the Board a chance to have a better under- standing of all of the projects that the EDC oversees. Jan Hayhow asked that an update on the City of Lansing's Master Plan be included on the Agenda for the Planning Workshop. Jan stated that the City's Master Plan should possibly be included in the future decision making process by the EDC. After some discussion it was decided that the Planning Workshop will take place on October 2, 1997, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The location will be decided at a later date. It was also decided that a short Board Meeting will follow the Workshop. d) Clara's, Inc. Loan Application - Staff Analysis - Resolution Designating Project Area & Recom. Project Plan Peggy Vaughn presented the Board with an update on the loan analysis for Clara's Loan Application. Peggy stated that additonal documentation is needed on outstanding morgages and available collateral before proceeding. Motion - Paula Cunningham motioned the Board to table the Clara's Project Loan Application pending further financial information. Jan Hayhow seconded the motion. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. 5) Other Business Due to the Labor Day Holiday weekend, it was decided to change the September Board Meeting from Wednesday, September 3rd to Tuesday, September 9, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. in the Mayor's Conference Room. 6) Public Comment None. 7) Adjournment Chair Long declared the meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m. Minutes by B. Foreman (2kuA_ W. 6-10�O Patricia A. Cook EDC Manager Economic Development Corporation of the City of Lansing Special Board of Director's Meeting Mayor's Conference Room Ninth Floor, Lansing City Hall Tuesday, September 9, 1997 4:00 P.M. Members Present: Ann Brazeau; Kim Coleman; Paula Cunningham; David Hollister; William Long; Joseph Pandy; John Petroff, William Porter, Jr. r- Members Absent: Paul Novak _.°= c� c; Temporary Members Present: Ed Carpenter rn Temporary " Members Absent: Jan Hayhow Staff Present: Patricia Cook; Barbara Foreman; Cynthia Lidtke; Peggy Vaughn Guests Present: Charles Hawes; Steve Kutas, Jr.; John Victory Chair Long called the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m. -a C.,.? Pat Cook introduced to the Board Charlie Hawes and Steve Kutas, Jr. from the accounting firm of Kutas, Hawes, Wolcott & Bergman. Pat also introduced John Victory from Lansing Community College. Pat mentioned to the Board that John is one of the facilitators that EDC staff has been talking with regarding helping staff prepare for the Planning Workshop in October. William Long welcomed Ann Brazeau to the EDC Board. 1) Approval of the Board of Directors Meeting Minutes from August 6, 1997 Motion - John Petroff motioned the Board to approve the August 6, 1997 Meeting Minutes as presented and place them on file. William Porter, Jr. seconded the motion. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. 2) EDC B.F.A.P. Projects a) Revised - BFAP Analysis of Program Loan Funds (6/30 & 7/31) Peggy Vaughn informed the Board that the June and July, '97 BFAP Analysis of Program Loan Funds were adjusted to reflect two additional loan payments that were made by Harry Hepler in the first year of his loan for the Harry Hepler Project, Pat Cook asked that the Board receive and place on file the revised Analysis of Program Loan Funds for June & July of'97. Yeas: Unanimous. b) BFAP Projects Status Update & Analysis of Program Loan Funds (8/31) The Board received a copy of the Projects Status Update & Analysis of Program Loan Funds dated 8/31/97, which was prepared by Peggy Vaughn. Peggy Vaughn informed the Board that a meeting had taken place earlier today with Doug Elbinger and Dave Buxton (Manager for the Elbinger Laboratories). They provided the EDC with updated financial statements through July 31, 1997. Dave Buxton mentioned during the meeting that they intended to resume their principal and interest payments for the Elbinger Project as of September 20, 1997, which would be one month earlier than had been previously agreed to by the EDC and Mr. Elbinger. Hobies Project - Peggy mentioned to the Board that Mr. St. Pierre's August loan payment was not received until September 3rd, '97. Another payment will be due on September 16th, '97. Peggy further mentioned that a letter signed by Chair Long has been sent to Mr. St. Pierre advising him of his obligation to make his monthly payment on or before the actual due date. Mr. St. Pierre has not yet responded to the letter. Paula Cunningham entered the meeting at 4:30 p.m. Venture Center Project - The Board received a copy of a letter that was sent to Brad Shaw, President of the Venture Center, regarding the use of the remaining loan proceeds for the Venture Center Project. Quest 5 Project - Peggy Vaughn mentioned to the Board that an outstanding legal fee for the Quest 5 Project in the amount of $287.17 should be received by the applicants sometime this week. Motion - John Petroff motioned the Board to receive and place on file the BFAP Project Status Update & Analysis of Program Loan Funds dated 8/31/97 as presented. William Porter, Jr. seconded the motion. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. c) Clara's, Inc. Loan Application - Staff Analysis -Resolution Designating Project Area & Recom. Project Plan Peggy Vaughn stated to the Board that she had received additional documentation on outstanding mortgages and available collateral for the Clara's Project and recommended moving forward with the project as this time. After some discussion Paula Cunningham motioned the Board to approve the Resolution Designating the Project Area and Recommended Project Plan. David Hollister seconded the motion. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. 3) Other Business a) Update on Planning Workshop The Planning Workshop scheduled for October 2, 1997 will be rescheduled for sometime later in October. Pat Cook mentioned that several planning meetings for the Workshop will need to take place with the Project Policy and Finance Committee, and any other Board members interested in attending, to further plan the Agenda for the Workshop. It was decided by the Board to proceed with the October 1, 1997 EDC Board Meeting that was previously cancelled. b) Proposed Real Estate Meeting - January'98 Cynthia Lidtke informed the Board that a meeting with local realtors is being planned for sometime in January, '98. The purpose of the meeting will be to educate area realtors about EDC's site search procedures and other relevant programs. It was suggested that representatives from the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Tri -County Regional Planning Commission and the Principal Shopping District should be included in this meeting. 4) Public Comment None. 5) Adjournment Chair Long declared the meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m. Minutes by B. Foreman Patricia A. Cook EDC Manager Economic Development Corporation of the City of Lansing Board of Director's Meeting Mayor's Conference Room Ninth Floor, Lansing City Hall Wednesday, October 1, 1997 4:00 P.M. Members Present: Ann Brazeau; Kim Coleman; David Hollister; William Long; Joseph Pandy; John Petroff Members Absent: Paula Cunningham; Paul Novak; William Porter, Jr. Temporary Members Present: Ed Carpenter; Jan Hayhow Staff Present: Patricia Cook; Barbara Foreman; Cynthia Lidtke Guests Present: Steve Nikkel; Brad Shaw Chair Long called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. Patricia Cook asked that Item 3a on the Agenda (Presentation by Steve Nikkel, Executive Director, Lansing Community MicroEnterprise Loan Fund) be changed to an Action item. 1) Approval of the Special Board of Director's Meeting Minutes From Sept. 9, 1997 Motion - John Petroff motioned the Board to approve the September 9, 1997 Meeting Minutes as presented and place them on file. Kim Coleman seconded the motion. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. David Hollister and Ed Carpenter entered the meeting at 4:10 p.m. 2) EDC B.F.A.P. Projects a) Analysis of Program Loan Funds (9/30) The Board received a copy of the BFAP Analysis of Program Loan Funds dated 9/30/97, which was prepared by Barbara Foreman. Elbinger Project - Patricia Cook informed the Board that she had spoken with Dave Buxton, Manager of Elbinger Laboratories, several times regarding loan payments that were due to the EDC by September 20th, '97. Mr. Buxton apologized for these payments not being made on time and suggested that the September and October payments would be made by the second week of October. Hobies Project - Patricia Cook stated to the Board that Ernie St. Pierre's loan payments continue to be paid two weeks late and his September payment has not yet been received as of October 1 st. Pat mentioned that she will be following up with Mr. St. Pierre within the next few days. Clara's Project - Patricia Cook informed the Board that the Clara's Project has been referred to the City Council and a Public Hearing should be scheduled for sometime in November. 3) Other Business a) Presentation by Steve Nikkel - Executive Director, Lansing Community MicroEnterprise Loan Fund Steve Nikkel, Executive Director of the Lansing Community MicroEnterprise Loan Fund, gave a brief presentation to the Board on the activities of the Fund over the past year. The Board also received a copy of an informational brochure outlining the Loan Fund Program. Mr. Nikkel expressed his appreciation to the EDC Board for their support of the MicroEnterprise Loan Fund Program over the past year (in terms of a $25,000 loan guarantee) and requested that the Board consider support of the Project for another year. Mr. Nikkel also requested the EDC Board provide an EDC Board Member or EDC staff person to serve on the MicroEnterprise Board of Directors and/or their loan committee to replace Peggy Vaughn. Patricia Cook recommended to the Board that they extend the existing terms and agreements for the MicroEnterprise Loan Fund for an additional year (November 6, 1997 to November 6, 1998). Motion - David Hollister motioned the Board to continue authorization of the $25,000 Loan Guarantee for the Lansing Community MicroEnterprise Loan Fund (November 6, 1997 to November 6, 1998). John Petroff seconded the motion. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Ann Brazeau volunteered to serve on the MicroEnterprise Loan Fund Board of Directors and their loan committee. Patricia Cook suggested that possibly Ann serve on the Loan Fund Board of Directors and the new Project Coordinator for the EDC, replacing Peggy Vaughn, serve on the loan committee. b) Rescheduling a Planning Workshop Patricia Cook informed the Board that the Planning Workshop will probably be rescheduled for sometime during the first two weeks of December. c) Summary of Personnel Leave Fringe Benefits, as of October, 1997 Motion - John Petroff motioned the Board to approve the changes to the EDC Summary of Personnel Leave Fringe Benefits (specifically defining terms upon termination of employment) as presented by Patricia Cook. David Hollister seconded the motion. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Joe Pandy suggested that the second line of the Vacation Time category be changed from " 80 hours of vacation time for each full year of service" to "80 hours of vacation time after each full year of service". Jan Hayhow suggested that the EDC Board and/or EDC staff review the City of Lansing's Personnel Rules for Non -Bargaining Employees to use as a guideline for EDC Employee Policy. 4) Public Comment Joe Pandy stated that, due to his involvement with the development of the Ottawa Street Power Station, he would be refraining from any voting on the Brownfield Redevelopment that may pertain to the Power Station. Patricia Cook informed the Board that there will be a meeting regarding an update of the City's Master Plan on Thursday, October 2, '97 from 6-8 p.m. at the Lansing Center, Room 203. Pat further informed the Board that EDC staff has recommended the hiring of Karl Dorshimer to replace Peggy Vaughn as Project Coordinator for the EDC. Pat stated that Karl has 10-12 years of economic development background and is currently working for the Michigan Works/Tri-County Employment & Training Office and was previously employed by the Tri -County Regional Planning Commission. 5) Adjournment Chair Long declared the meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. Minutes by B. Foreman (21f�U-�Q Patricia A. Cook EDC Manager