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Board of Director's Meeting Minutes
Large Conference Room
Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
Friday, January 11, 2013
8:00 a.m.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Temporary Members Present:
Staff Present:
Guests:
Public Present:
Recorded by:
Calvin Jones, James Butler, Kevin O'Malley,
Pierre LaVoie, Mayor Bernero
Greg Ward, Kimberly Coleman, Baldomero Garcia
None
Bob Trezise, Karl Dorshimcr, Marchelle Smith
Stephan Blann, Rehman
Teresa Choate, Rehman
Randy Endsley, City of Lansing
Eric Heizer, AKT Peerless
Chuck Barbieri, Foster Swift
None _
Tedi R. Parsons, LEAP
Call to Order
Chair Jones called the meeting to order at 8:50 a.m.
LBRA June 30, 2012 Audited Financial Statements
Blann provided an overview of the LBRA audited financials, period ending June 30, 2012,
noting that there were no items identified that showed any deficiencies or material
weaknesses. He said the LBRA had a `clean audit' and there are no recommendations for
improvement at this time.
Motion: O'Malley moved to approve the June 30, 2012 Audited Financials as
presented. Motion seconded by Butler.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Financial Statements - Period Ending November 30, 2012
Due to a time constraint, the LBRA Financial Statements, period ending November 30,
2012 will be presented at the February 2013 meeting.
Approval of Meeting Minutes from Friday December 12, 2012 LBRA Board Meeting
Due to a time constraint, the Friday, December 7, 2012 LBRA meeting minutes will be
presented at the February 2013 meeting for approval.
Demmer Corporation (Motor Wheel) Brownfield Redevelopment (Update)
Eric Helzer, AI{T Peerless, and Chuck Barbieri, Foster Swift, provided an update on the
Demmer Corporation Brownfield Redevelopment Plan (update from the December 7, 2012
LBRA meeting). Handouts were provided.
Helzer advised of the administrative changes necessary to correct the current Plan, which
includes adding non -environmental activities in Plan 2-B and dissolving non -environmental
activities and shifting these amounts to environmental eligible activities. Discussion ensued.
Motion: Butler moved to accept and approve the Demmer Corporation (Former Motor
Wheel) Brownfield Redevelopment Plan administrative changes as presented.
Motion seconded by Mayor Bernero.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Other Business
No other business was reported.
Public Comment
None
Adjournment
Chair Jones declared the meeting adjourned at 9:05 a.m.
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Friday, February 1, 2013
8:00 a.m.. -
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Temporary Members Present:
Staff Present:
Guests:
Public Present:
Recorded by:
Calvin Jones, James Butler, Kevin O'Malley,
Pierre LaVoie, Baldomero Garcia
Greg Ward, Kimberly Coleman, Mayor Bernero
None
Bob Trezise, Karl Dorshimer, Marchelle Smith
Eric Helzer, AKT Peerless
Dan Essa, Y Site LLC
None
Tedi R. Parsons, LEAP
Call to Order
Chair Jones called the meeting to order at 8:50 a.m.
Consent Agenda
The following items were approved by Consent Agenda:
- Approval of LBRA Meeting Minutes - Friday, December 7, 2012
- Approval of LBRA Meeting Minutes - Friday, January 11, 2013
- Acceptance of Financial Statements, period ending November 30, 2012
- Acceptance of Financial Statements, period ending December 31, 2012
YMCA (Downtown Lansing) Project (Update)
Trezise provided a brief history of the downtown Lansing YMCA project. He noted that in 2007
Dan Essa approached the LEDC about purchasing the vacant old YMCA building and over
$250,000 was spent on planning with the intention to build a state-of-the-art office building,
but this project after some roadblocks did not come to fruition. Trezise noted that Dorshimer
has been working on this project for over five years.
Dorshimer said that the Y Site LLC has secured Eric Helzer, AKT Peerless, to work on making
the project work under the current Brownfield Redevelopment plan (handout) for the former
YMCA site. Helzer provided an overview of the proposed plans for the site. He said there is
over 121,700 square footage of project space, with onsite parking, 153 residential units and
space for retail on the lower level. Helzer noted obtaining the Brownfield MBT credit will be
challenging. Discussion ensued.
Chair Jones requested Helzer put together a formal memorandum and plan for the project and
present at the next meeting. LBRA board to take action at this time.
Other Business
No other business was reported.
Public Comment
None
Adjournment
Chair Jones declared the meeting adjourned at 9:08 a.m.
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Friday, March 1, 2013
8:00 a.m.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Temporary Members Present:
Staff Present:
Guests:
Public Present:
Recorded by:
Call to Order
Calvin Jones, James Butler, Pierre LaVoie,
Baldomero Garcia, Kimberly Coleman,
Greg Ward (via phone)
Mayor Bernero, Kevin O'Malley
None
Bob Trezise, Karl Dorshimer
Eric Helzer, AKT Peerless
Janet Michaluk, AKT Peerless
Dan Essa, Y Site LLC
None
Tedi R. Parsons, LEAP
Chair Jones called the meeting to order at 8:41 a.m.
Approval of LBRA Meeting Minutes - February 1, 2013
Motion: Coleman moved to approve the meeting minutes from the February 1,
2013 LBRA Board of Director's meeting and place them on file.
Motion seconded by Butler.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Financial Statements - Period Ending January 31, 2013
Dorshimer provided an overview of the LBRA Financial Statements, period ending
January 31, 2012.
Motion: Coleman moved to approve the Financial Statements (period ending
January 31, 2013) as presented and place them on file. Motion
seconded by Garcia.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Project Updates
Dorshimer introduced Eric Helzer and Janet Michaluk from AKT Peerless and Dan
Essa of Y Site LLC. He advised that Helzer was back to provide an update on the
existing Brownfield Redevelopment Plan for the Reutter Park Place project. Helzer
noted the following:
• The project has been scaled back to fit the original Brownfield Reimbursement
Plan previously approved by the LBRA Board and Lansing City Council.
• There is an amended Universal Development Agreement and Brownfield Plan.
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• There is a new Project Revenue Schedule.
• Estimated unreimbursed activities will be approximately $300,000.
• Construction set to begin in June 2013 and completion of the project expected
in 2014.
Helzer presented a Resolution to the LBRA board seeking their approval on the
amended agreement in support of the Reutter Park Place project.
Motion: Butler moved to approve the Resolution for the support of the Reutter
Park Place Project as presented and place a copy on file. Motion
Seconded by Garcia.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Other Business
No other business was reported.
Public Comment
None
Adjournment
Chair Jones declared the meeting adjourned at 9:00 a.m.
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8:00 a.m.
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Members Present:
Members Absent:
Temporary Members Present:
Staff Present:
Guests:
Public Present:
Recorded by:
Call to Order
Calvin Jones, Greg Ward; Pierre LaVoie,. ;
Baldomero Garcia, Kevin O'Malley
Mayor Bernero, James Butler, Kimberly Cole
None
Bob Trezise, Karl Dorshimer, Marchelle Smith,
Ken Szymusiak
Brian Lefler, Robert W. Baird 8, Company
None
Tedi R. Parsons, LEAP
Chair Jones called the meeting to order at 8:52 a.m.
Approval of LBRA Meeting Minutes - Friday, March 1, 2013
Motion: Garcia moved to approve the meeting minutes from the March 1,
2013 LBRA Board of Director's meeting and place them on file.
Motion seconded by Ward.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Financial Statements - Period Ending February 28, 2013
Dorshimer provided an overview of the LBRA Financial Statements, period ending
February 28, 2012.
Motion: LaVoie moved to approve the Financial Statements (period ending
February 28, 2013) as presented and place them on file. Motion
seconded by Ward.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
LBRA Budget - 2013-2014
Dorshimer provided an overview of the LBRA Budget 2013-2014. He noted that the
2014 budget year will show an additional $216,371 in tax revenue captured from
the Brownfield revolving loan fund.
Motion: LaVoie moved to approve the LBRA Budget - 2013-2014, as
presented. Motion seconded by O'Malley.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
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Other Business
No other business was reported..
Public Comment
None
Adjournment
Chair Jones declared the meeting adjourned at 8:56 a.m.
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Friday, May 3, 2013
8:00 a.m.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Temporary Members Present:
Staff Present:
Guests:
Public Present:
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Calvin Jones, Greg Ward, Pierre LaVoie,
James Butler, Baldomero Garcia, Kevin O'Malley,
Kimberly Coleman
Mayor Bernero
None
Bob Trezise, Karl Dorshimer, Marchelle Smith,
Eric Helzer, AKT Peerless
Chuck Barbieri, Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith PC
None
Tedi R. Parsons, LEAP
Call to Order
Chair Jones called the meeting to order at 8:03 a.m.
Approval of LBRA Meeting Minutes - Friday, April 5, 2013
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Motion: Ward moved to approve the meeting minutes from the Friday, April 5,
2013 LBRA Board of Director's meeting and place them on file.
Motion seconded by Garcia.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Financial Statements - Period Ending March 31, 2013
Smith provided an overview of the LBRA Financial Statements, period ending
March 31, 2013.
Motion: LaVoie moved to approve the LBRA Financial Statements, period
ending March 31, 2013 as presented and place them on file. Motion
seconded by Coleman.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
NioWave Project (update)
Trezise provided the history and update of NioWave and the current issues
surrounding this property. He said there has been over 60 -days of negotiating a
compromise between the neighborhood association and NioWave. Trezise provided
drawings of the proposed `new look' for the pole barn structure that has caused
much controversy. He said there seems to be some progress made and NioWave
has committed to investing $100,000 of their own money with another $114,000
grant from the LBRA Revolving Loan Fund to assist with the proposed fagade
changes. Trezise said NioWave is seeking a $5 Million dollar, 6 -year, 328 tax
abatement for the Walnut Street location.
Trezise said that Dorshimer and Steve Willobee, LEAP, have worked tirelessly to
ensure that there is a positive resolve to the NioWave/Walnut Street Neighborhood
Association conflict over the pole barn facade.
Demmer 2012 Expenses (update)
Helzer provided an update on the Demmer, former Motor Wheel Plant site, Brownfield
2c project. He noted that they completed a budget line amendment a couple of
months back and is recommending the approval of the eligible activities performed on
the property totaling $105,191.77 (March 20, 2013 Reimbursement Request).
Dorshimer said AKT was hired to ensure that the LBRA staff is in compliance with all
state, local and federal laws
Barbieri provided a brief history of the property noting that he has been working on
this project since 1998. He provided an overview of what next -steps will be taken for
the property. He said these presented to the EPA in the near future. Barbieri said
that they continue to work hard to be good stewards of this project to ensure no
contaminates ever reach the public.
Other Business
No other business was reported.
Public Comment
None
Adjournment
Chair Jones declared the meeting adjourned at 8:56 a.m.
Karl Dorshimer, Director, Economic Development
Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP)
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Friday, June 7, 2013
8:00 a.m.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Temporary Members Present:
Staff Present:
Guests:
Public Present:
Recorded by:
Call to Order
Calvin Jones, Greg Ward, Pierre LaVoie,
James Butler, Baldomero Garcia, Kevin O'Malley,
Kimberly Coleman
Mayor Bernero
None
Karl Dorshimer
None
None
Tedi R. Parsons, LEAP
Chair Jones called the meeting to order at 8:37 a.m.
Approval of LBRA Meeting Minutes - Friday, May 3, 2013
Motion: Ward moved to approve the meeting minutes from the Friday, May 3,
2013 LBRA Board of Director's meeting and place them on file.
Motion seconded by Butler.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Financial Statements Period Ending April 30, 2013
Dorshimer provided an overview of the LBRA Financial Statements, period ending
April 30, 2013.
Motion: Butler moved to approve the LBRA Financial Statements, period
ending April 30, 2013 as presented and place them on file. Motion
seconded by Ward.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Resolution I: Approve Amending LBRA 2012-2013 Budget
Dorshimer presented a Resolution requesting the approval to amend the 2012-
2013 LBRA budget to reflect the increased revenues and expenses on Brownfield
Plans 19, 21 and 42.
Motion: Ward moved to approve amending the 2012-2013 LBRA budget to
reflect the increased revenues and expenses on Brownfield Plans 19,
21 and 42. Motion seconded by Garcia.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
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ResolwlUO.;11 11: Approve Amending LBIRA 2,012-2,013 Budgel:
Dorshimer presented a Resolution requesting the approval to amend the 2012-2013
LBRA budget to reflect moving $10,000 from the salary expense and fringe benefit
accounts to the contractual services account.
Motion: Ward moved to approve approval amending the 2012-2013 LBRA
budget to reflect moving $10,000 from the salary 'expense and fringe
benefit accounts to the contractual services account. Motion seconded
by LaVoie.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Other Business
Dorshimer: High Grade Materials out of Grand Rapids, MI recently purchase Boichot
Concrete on Turner Street in Lansing. He said High Grade plans to build a new plant
and cleanup the Turner Street location and new jobs.
Dorshimer: There is a company looking at the old Metro Ford site (E Saginaw
Highway) in Lansing. He said they build gymnastics equipment.
Public Comment
None.
Adjournment
Chair Jones declared the meeting adjourned at 8:46 a.m.
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Friday, August 15, 2013
8:00 a. ni.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Temporary Members Present:
Staff Present:
Guests:
Public Present:
Recorded by:
Call to Order
Chair Jones called the meeting t
Calvin Jones, Greg Ward, Pierre LaVoie,
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Baldomero Garcia, Kimberly Coleman
Mayor Bernero, James Butler, Kevin O'Malley
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Karl Dorshimer, Bob Trezise, Marchelle Smith
Eric Helzer, AKT Peerless
Mark Alley, Emergent BioSolutions
Michael Wessman, Emergent BioSolutions
Brian Kerkstra, High Grade Materials
Bruce Johnston, Revitalize LLC
John Morris, Dart Bank
Chad White, Rhode Construction
Katherine Draper, Greater Lansing Housing Coalition
Dr. Sam Saboury, Developer/Owner
Jessica Besaw, PM Environmental
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Approval of LBRA Meeting Minutes - Friday, June 7, 2013
Motion: Ward moved to approve the meeting minutes from the Friday, June 7,
2013 LBRA Board of Director's meeting and place them on file.
Motion seconded by Garcia.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Emergent BioSolutions (Project Update)
Dorshimer provided an update and some background information on the Emergent
BioSolutions project (Brownfield Plan #56), noting they recently submitted a
reimbursement request to the LBRA for $1.3 million dollars. Dorshimer introduced
Michael Wessman, Sr. Project Manager, Emergent BioSolutions, who provided a
presentation on the Emergent Lansing campus. He noted that Emergent spun out
of the State of Michigan in the late 90's and later became Bio -Port. He said that
Emergent has headquarters in Maryland and the Lansing campus has 430
employees. He said a grand opening of their new admin building (Lansing) took
place in June 2013.
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Trezise said that the Emergent BioSolutions Brownfield Plan (Plan #56) was a
difficult project and the success of this plan is due in part to Helzer and
Dorshimer.
Alley announced that Emergent will be inviting guests to attend a tour of the
Emergent Lansing campus in recognition of National Manufacturing Day on
Friday, October 4, 2013. He said invitations to this event will be forthcoming.
Brownfield Plan #58 - High Grade Materials
Dorshimer presented an overview of Brownfield Plan #58 - High Grade Materials. He
said this property (1800 Turner Street, Lansing, MI) is the old Boichot Concrete
Company, recently purchased by High Grade Materials. Dorshimer introduced Brian
Kerkstra, High Grade Materials, who provided an overview of High Grade, noting there
are 11 facilities throughout the state and 3 gravel pit locations. He said there are
plans to keep some existing buildings on the property, but a new, more modern plant
will be constructed further back from Turner Street and new landscaping will be
added to improve the overall look of the property.
Helzer provided a presentation of the project noting this is a $1.9 million dollar
investment, which includes $966,192 in Brownfield monies. He noted this project
qualifies as `functionally obsolete' and captures tax revenues between 2015-2034.
Motion: Coleman moved to approve the High Grade Material Brownfield Plan
(#58) as presented. Motion seconded by Ward.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Brownfield Plan #57 - Saboury Building
Dorshimer provided an overview of the Saboury project (Brownfield Plan #57).
Introductions were made around the table, with each guest providing a brief overview
of their respective role in the project. A handout was provided, which outlined the
proposed project, including drawings of the site. Jessica Besaw, PM Environmental,
provided an overview of the Brownfield Plan #57 for the Saboury project. She said
there is an estimated 7 -year payback and this project will increase the tax base locally.
Besaw said the project is budgeted at $5 million dollars. Saboury noted that this
unique project will improve the overall landscape of the area and will be the
connecting corridor between downtown Lansing and Old Town.
Motion: Ward moved to approve the Saboury Brownfield Plan (#57) as presented.
Motion seconded by Garcia.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Brownfield Resolution - Budget Amendment for CMI & EPA Revolving Loan Fund
Dorshimer presented the Brownfield Resolution for budget amendments for the
MEDQ-Clean Michigan Initiative (CMI) and the EPA Revolving Loan Fund (RLF).
Motion: Ward moved to accept and approve the following proposed budget
amendments as presented:
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a To increase the EPA-RLF balances of FY2013 Revenue
#281.0.527001.12115 and Expenditure #281.17264.9.12115 by
$15,853.22;
Decrease the EPA-RLF balances of FY2014 Revenue
#281.0.527001.12115 and Expenditure #281.172649.12115 by
$330,853;
Decrease the MEDC-CMI balances of FY2013 Revenue
#281.0.527001.12149 and Expenditure #281.172649.743000
by $29,707.88 each; and
® Decrease the MEDC-CMI balances of FY2014 Revenue
#281.0.527001.12149 by $240,292.00, Expenditure
#281.172649.702000 by $5,000 and Expenditure
#281.172649.970000 by $235,292.00.
Motion seconded by LaVoie.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Other Business
Trezise provided an update on the Niowave project noting there is an agreement
on the table with the neighborhood association which will be presented to the
City of Lansing for final approval. He said this has been a long process, but
commend both Dorshimer and Willobee for sticking with it.
Trezise provided an update on the Market Place Project (Brownfield Plan #XX),
noting there has been much progress by the Gillespie Group and big changes
will be seen as the project gets underway in September 2013.
Public Comment
None.
Adjournment
Chair Jones declared the meeting adjourned at 9:12 a.m.
Karl Dorshimer, Director, Economic Development
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