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Home My WebLink About2008 LBRA minutesLansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Special Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Lansing Economic Development Corporation Conference Room Tuesday, January 8, 2008 7:45 a.m. Members Present: James Butler, Bo Garcia, Brian Jeffries, Bob Johnson, Calvin Jones, Kelly Rossman-McKinney, Greg Ward, Jeff Williams Members Absent: Mayor Bernero, Kim Coleman Staff Present: Brian Anderson, Karl Dorshimer, Caitlin Malloy, Marchelle Smith, Ken Szymusiak, Bob Trezise, Special Guests: Scott Gillespie, Allen Hooper, Tom Korkoske, Jamie Scl'itiner-Hooper, Gene Townsend, Steve Willobee Public Present: None Call to Order r; Vice Chair Bo Garcia called the meeting to order at 7:45 a.m. Election of 2008 Board Officers After obtaining consensus from board members, Nominating Chair, Greg Ward, proposed the following 2008 Board Officers: Chair - Kim Coleman Vice Chair - Bo Garcia Secretary - Kelly Rossman-McKinney Treasurer - James Butler Motion: Calvin Jones moved the Board to approve the proposed slate of 2008 Board Officers and place them on file. Seconded by Jeff Williams. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Approval of Meeting Minutes from December 4, 2007 regular Board of Director's Meeting Motion: James Butler moved the Board to approve the meeting minutes from the December 4, 2007 regular Board of Director's meeting and place them on file. Seconded by Jeff Williams. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Cedar Street School Brownfield Plan #37 Bob Trezise gave a brief overview of the Cedar Street School project and introduced Scott Gillespie as the developer. Brian Anderson presented the Brownfield Plan as outlined. Scott Gillespie announced his proposal to three different tenants and presented his plans for redevelopment of the site. Jamie Schriner-Hooper, Director of the Old Town Commercial Association expressed her support of the plan as this project will become a catalyst for other redevelopment projects within the immediate area. Motion: Kelly Rossman-McKinney moved the Board to approve the Resolution on the Cedar Street School Project Brownfield Plan #37 and place it on file. Seconded by Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Ottawa -Butler Brownfield Plan #38 Developer, Gene Townsend gave an update fiom last month's board meeting and stated that his project will incorporate first-time homebuyers as there is a strong market for this sector. The board recommended that Gene provide written summary on the pro's of ownership for this development project. Karl Dorshimer presented the Brownfield Plan as outlined. Motion: Calvin Jones moved the Board to approve the Resolution on the Ottawa -Butler Brownfield Plan #38 and place it on file. Seconded by James Butler. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Completed Financial Statements for the Year -Ended June 30, 2007 Tom Korkoske, City Controller, presented the LBRA financial statements and reported that the footnote was added to reflect $1,767,504 deficit indicating that it is long-term debt on the BTS Bond debt service. Due to the Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP), the placement of order of the Balance Sheet page and Net Assets page could not be changed. Per the Board's request, Bob Trezise added a simple Management's Discussion and Analysis Transmittal letter. Motion: James Butler moved the Board to receive the completed Financial Statements for the year ending June 30, 2007 and place them on file. Seconded by Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Financial Statements as of November 30, 2007 Motion: Jeff Williams moved the Board to receive the November 30, 2007 financial statements and place them on file. Seconded by Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Other Business The Board asked Gene Townsend of his opinion on the BTS project. Gene expressed that the development has no connectivity. There are no sidewalks, bike paths or green -spaces that connect social interaction. James Butler will arrange to have a meeting with Dennis Swan from Sparrow Hospital and the Mayor to discuss homeownership for Sparrow employees. Public Comment None Adjournment Vice Chair Bo Garcia declared the meeting adjourned at 8:45 a.m. Motion: Calvin Jones moved the Board to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 a.m. Seconded by Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motior Minutes by M. Smith Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Regular Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Lansing Economic Development Corporation Conference Room Tuesday, February 5, 2008 ; =� 7:45 a.m. Members Present: Kim Coleman, Bo Garcia, Calvin Jones, Greg Ward, Jeff Williams, .� Members Absent: Mayor Bernero, James Butler, Brian Jeffries, Bob Johnson, rt Kelly Rossman-McKinney v Staff Present: Brian Anderson, Karl Dorshimer, Caitlin Malloy, Marchelle Smith, Bob Trezise Special Guests: Al Hooper, Northern Environmental, Gail Shafer, Old Town Medical Building, LLC Public Present: None Call to Order Chair Kim Coleman called the meeting to order at 7:45 a.m. Approval of Meeting Minutes from January 8, 2008 special Board of Director's Meeting Motion: Calvin Jones moved the Board to approve the meeting minutes from the January 8, 2008 special Board of Director's meeting and place them on file. Seconded by Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Cedar Street School Brownfield Plan #37 Amendment Bob Trezise reported that the Brownfield Plan is being amended to reflect new ownership. Scott Gillespie is selling the building to Old Town Medical Building, LLC which will be incorporated into a Medical Arts Building. Gail Shafer gave an overview of their plans which will include a fitness and wellness center and medical office space with the intent of making the building eligible for LEED certification. Motion: Calvin Jones moved the Board to approve the amended Resolution on the Cedar Street School Project Brownfield Plan #37 and place it on file. Seconded by Jeff Williams. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Financial Statements as of December 31, 2007 Motion: Jeff Williams moved the Board to receive the December 31, 2007 financial statements and place them on file. Seconded by Bo Garcia. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Other Business Bob Trezise reported that a meeting was held with City Official last week regarding the BTS development. There are enough revenues in the fund balance to cover the bond payment in fiscal year 2008/2009. If housing sales do not increase, there will be a shortfall in tax revenue to cover the fiscal year 2009/2010 and beyond. A meeting is planned to be scheduled with Burton Katzman and City Officials. Public Comment None Adjournment Chair Kim Coleman declared the meeting adjourned at 8:05 a.m. Motion: Calvin Jones moved the Board to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 a.m. Seconded by Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motior Minutes by M. Smith Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Board of Director's Meeting Minutes... l Lansing Economic Development Corporation Corr'fer'ende, Robin Tuesday, April 1, 2008 7:45 a.m. Members Present: Kim Coleman, Bo Garcia, Bob Johnson, Calvin Jones, Kelly Rossman- McKinney, Greg Ward Members Absent: Mayor Bernero, James Butler, Brian Jeffries, Jeff Williams Staff Present: Brian Anderson, Karl Dorshimer, Ken Szymusiak, Bob Trezise Special Guests: Al Hooper, 3215 S. Pennsylvania LLC, Steve Willobee, NTH Consultants, Tim Murphy, NU Union Public Present: None Call to Order Chair Kim Coleman called the meeting to order at 7:45 a.m. Approval of Meeting Minutes from March 4, 2008 Regular Board of Director's Meeting Motion: Bo Garcia moved the Board to approve the meeting minutes from the March 4 2008 Regular Board of Director's meeting and place them on file. Seconded by Kelly Rossman-McKinney. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Brownfield Plan #42 - NU Credit Union South Lansing Branch Nu Union is buying the former Regent Inn in South Lansing for use as one of their new branches. Motion: Kelly Rossman-McKinney moved the Board to approve the Resolution on the Nu Credit Union South Lansing Branch Brownfield Plan #42 and place it on file. Seconded by Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Brownfield Plan #43 - 3215 South Pennsylvania Al Hooper is redeveloping the 3215 South Pennsylvania location, a non-descript building in south Lansing suffering from massive mold contamination. The building will be a new location for Career Quest. The incentive is a non -TIF brownfield with an OPRA request. The brownfield will serve as a conduit for MBT Credit Application to the State of Michigan. Motion: Calvin Jones moved the Board to approve the Resolution on the 3215 South Pennsylvania Brownfield Plan #43 and place it on file. Seconded by Kelly Rossman-McKinney. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Financial Statements as of February 29, 2008 Motion: Calvin Jones moved the Board to receive the February 29, 2008 financial statements and place them on file. Seconded by Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Other Business none Public Comment None Adjournment Chair Kim Coleman declared the meeting adjourned at 8:05 a.m. Motion: Kelly Rossman-McKinney moved the Board to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 a.m. Seconded by Bo Garcia. Yeas: Unanimous. Motior Minutes by B. Anderson Members Present: Mayor Bemero, Bo Garcia, Calvin Jones, Kelly Rossman-McKinney, Greg Ward, James Butler, Jeff Williams Members Absent: Kim Coleman, BrianJeffries Staff Present: Bob Trezise, Karl Dorshimer, Brian Anderson, Ken Szymusiak Staff Absent: Marchelle Smith, Caitlin Malloy Special Guests: Eric Schertzing, Ingham County Treasurer; Jim Linton, AKT Peerless; Dawn VanHoust , Ingham County Land Bank Authority Call to Order Vice Chair, Bo Garcia called the meeting to order at 7:45 a.m. Approval of Meeting Minutes from May 15, 2008 Special Board of Director's Meeting Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to approve the meeting minutes from May 15`s, 2008 regular Board of Director's meeting and place them on file. Seconded by James Butler. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Financial Statements as of May 31, 2008 Motion: Jeff Williams moved the Board to receive the May 31, 2008 financial statements and place them on file. Seconded by Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Ottawa Power Station Clean-up Loan Bob Trezise, Brian Anderson, and Karl Dorshimer explained the resolution before the Board granting Bob Trezise the authority to negotiate a loan agreement between the LEDC and LBRA for the purposes of cleaning up contamination in regards to the redevelopment of the Ottawa Power Station. Motion: Jeff Williams moved that the Board approve the resolution allowing for the negotiation of the EPA Clean-up Loan for the purposes of the Ottawa Power Station Project. Seconded by Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority -- Regular Board of Director's Meeting Minutes r i C7 Lansing EDC Office, Arbaugh Building' 401 S. Washington Sq., Suite 100 V Tuesday, July 1, 2008 C- 7:45 a.m. a� Go Members Present: Mayor Bemero, Bo Garcia, Calvin Jones, Kelly Rossman-McKinney, Greg Ward, James Butler, Jeff Williams Members Absent: Kim Coleman, BrianJeffries Staff Present: Bob Trezise, Karl Dorshimer, Brian Anderson, Ken Szymusiak Staff Absent: Marchelle Smith, Caitlin Malloy Special Guests: Eric Schertzing, Ingham County Treasurer; Jim Linton, AKT Peerless; Dawn VanHoust , Ingham County Land Bank Authority Call to Order Vice Chair, Bo Garcia called the meeting to order at 7:45 a.m. Approval of Meeting Minutes from May 15, 2008 Special Board of Director's Meeting Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to approve the meeting minutes from May 15`s, 2008 regular Board of Director's meeting and place them on file. Seconded by James Butler. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Financial Statements as of May 31, 2008 Motion: Jeff Williams moved the Board to receive the May 31, 2008 financial statements and place them on file. Seconded by Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Ottawa Power Station Clean-up Loan Bob Trezise, Brian Anderson, and Karl Dorshimer explained the resolution before the Board granting Bob Trezise the authority to negotiate a loan agreement between the LEDC and LBRA for the purposes of cleaning up contamination in regards to the redevelopment of the Ottawa Power Station. Motion: Jeff Williams moved that the Board approve the resolution allowing for the negotiation of the EPA Clean-up Loan for the purposes of the Ottawa Power Station Project. Seconded by Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. City Market Brownfield Grant from DEQ Bob Trezise and Brian Anderson explained the pending grant application to the Department of Enivronmental Quality for $1,000,000 dollars of clean-up funds for use on the redevelopment of the Lansing City Market Property. The point was made that the application is contingent upon City Council adopting the development agreement currently on file, as well as issuing a resolution of support for the grant application. The board was also made aware that the grant application must be submitted by July 31s` and that time is of the essence for council approval. Motion: Kelly Rossman-McKinney moved that the board pass a resolution issuing strong support for the DEQ grant application and urging council to move expeditiously on their support of the DEQ grant application and approval of the development agreement. Seconded by Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Update and Discussion of Ingham County Land Bank Brownfield Plan Eric Schertzing and Jim Linton reported on the status of the Ingham County Landbank and the success that has happened over the first year. They also presented the board with a copy of the first amendment to the brownfield plan which will allow for TIF capture on adjacent and contiguous parcels touching land bank controlled properties, as well as the inclusion of a several hundred more properties into the plan. They also mentioned that an additional Lansing specific plan will be brought to the board in August with the intent of allowing the Landbank to operate more expeditiously so that when city of Lansing properties are added it will not require approval from all taxing entities in the original plan. Other Business None Public Comment None Adjournment Vice Chair Bo Garcia declared the meeting adjourned 9:25 a.m. Minutes by K. Szymusiak Robert L. Treizse, Jr., President & CEO Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Special Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Stadium District Building, 500 E. Michigan Avenue, Suite 319 Tuesday, August 12, 2008 7:45 a.m. Members Present: Kim Coleman, Bo Garcia, Brian Jeffries, Bob Johnson, Calvin Jones, Kelly Rossman-McKinney, Greg Ward, Jeff Williams Members Absent: Mayor Virg Bernero, James Butler Staff Present: Brian Anderson, Karl Dorshimer, Marchelle Smith, Ken Szymusiak, Bob Trezise Special Guests: Don Kulhanek, City Attorney, Eric Shertzing, Ingham County Treasurer, Jim Linton, AKT Peerless, Development & Planning Committee Members: Sandy Allen and Carol Wood, Public Present: None Call to Order Chair Kim Coleman called the meeting to order at 7:50 a.m. Approval of Meeting Minutes from July 1, 2008 Regular Board of Director's Meeting It was discovered that the second page of meeting minutes inadvertently contained same content as the Lansing EDC meeting minutes. A corrected copy will beprovided at the next board meeting. Un -audited Financial Statements as of June 30, 2008 Motion: Calvin Jones moved the Board to receive the June 30, 2008 un -audited financial statements and place them on file. Seconded by Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. East Village Update Bob Trezise reported that he and Bob Johnson have met with East Village residents concerning management and maintenance. They will continue to work toward resolving their issues. The developer, Burton Katzman is delinquent on property taxes for properties that have not sold and have been turned over to Ingham County. Staff will be scheduling a meeting with LBRA attorneys on pursuing legal action against the developer. The LBRA will be able to make full bond payments in the 2008/2009 fiscal year, but will fall short in 2009/2010. Staff is working on some options that will assist with making up for the shortfall. Resolution to Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Ingham County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Brownfield Plan Eric Shertzing and Jim Linton gave a summary on the resolution recommending approval of the Amendment No. 1 to the Ingham County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Brownfield Plan for the redevelopment of Ingham County Land Bank Fast Track Authority parcels. The difference between the original plan and the Amendment is that the Land Bank properties can now include adjacent properties. Motion: Kelly Rossman-McKinney moved the Board to approve the resolution for Amendment No. 1 to the Ingham County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Brownfield Plan and place them on file. Seconded by Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Resolution to Approve the Ingham County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority City of Lansing -Only Brownfield Plan Eric Shertzing and Jim Linton gave a summary on the resolution recommending approval of the Ingham County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority City of Lansing Only Brownfield Plan for the redevelopment of Ingham County Land Bank Fast Track Authority Parcels. Motion: Bo Garcia moved the Board to approve the resolution for the Ingham County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority City of Lansing -Only Brownfield Plan and place them on file. Seconded by Calvin Jones. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Other Business None Public Comment None Adjournment Chair Kim Coleman declared the meeting adjourned at 8:35 a.m. Motion: Kelly Rossman-McKinney moved the Board to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 a.m. Seconded by Bo Garcia. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Minutes by M. Smith Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Special Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Lansing Economic Development Corporation Conference Room; Friday, September 12, 2008 7:45 a.m. Members Present: Bo Garcia, Bob Johnson, Calvin Jones, Kelly Rossman-McK_iiiney;_ Greg Ward, Jeff Williams Members Absent: Mayor Virg Bernero, James Butler, Kim Coleman, Brian Jeffries Staff Present: Brian Anderson, Karl Dorshimer, Andrea Ragan, Marchelle Smith, Ken Szymusiak, Bob Trezise Special Guests: Kris Elliott, Paul Novak, Brian Trent, Steve Willobee Public Present: None Call to Order Vice Chair Bo Garcia called the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m. Approval of Corrected Meeting Minutes from July 1, 2008 Regular Board of Director's Meeting Motion: Kelly Rossman-McKinney moved the Board to approve the corrected meeting minutes from the July 1, 2008 regular Board of Director's meeting and place them on file. Motion seconded by Jeff Williams. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Approval of Meeting Minutes from August 12, 2008 Special Board of Director's Meeting Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to approve the meeting minutes from the August 12, 2008 special Board of Director's meeting and place them on file. Motion seconded by Kelly Rossman-McKinney. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Financial Statements as of July 31, 2008 Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to receive the July 31, 2008 financial statements and place them on file. Motion seconded by Jeff Williams. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Resolution to Approve EPA Funds to LEDC for Clean-up of the Ottawa Power Station Bob Trezise gave an overview on the EPA funds. Brian Anderson presented the loan agreement of up to $500,000 to be used for clean-up of contamination on the Ottawa Power Station site. The loan will be given directly to the LEDC from the LBRA. A project of this magnitude could possibly receive national recognition. Motion: Kelly Rossman-McKinney moved the Board to approve the resolution for EPA funds to the LEDC for clean-up of the Ottawa Power Station and place them on file. Motion seconded by Greg Ward: Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Other Business Bob Trezise reported there will be a Chiller Groundbreaking ceremony on September 23 at 11:00 a.m. The lease between the Christman Company and the Accident Fund will be signed on September 22. There will be wrecking ball event regarding the Stackable building and demolition on the North Grand Ramp. Time of the event is still to be determined. Public Comment None Adjournment Vice Chair Bo Garcia declared the meeting adjourned at 8:10 a.m. Motion: Kelly Rossman-McKinney moved the Board to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 a.m. Motion seconded by Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Minutes by M. Smith Approval of Corrected Meeting Minutes from September 12, 2008 special Board of Director's Meeting Motion: Calvin Jones moved the Board to approve the meeting minutes from the September 12, 2008 special Board of Director's meeting and place them on file. Motion seconded by Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Financial Statements as of August 31, 2008 Motion: Jeff Williams moved the Board to receive the August 31, 2008 financial statements and place them on file. Motion seconded by Calvin Jones. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Other Business None Public Comment None Adjournment Chair Kim Coleman declared the meeting adjourned at 8:47 a.m. Motion: Calvin Jones moved the Board to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 a.m. Motion seconded by Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Minutes by M. Smith Robert L. Trezise, Jr`:; LBRA Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Special Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Lansing Economic Development Corporation Conference Room Tuesday, October 14, 2008 -D 7:45 a.m.' Members Present: Kim Coleman, Bo Garcia, Brian Jeffries, Calvin Jones, Kelly Rossman-McKinney, Greg Ward, Jeff Williams Members Absent: Mayor Virg Bernero, James Butler ^� Staff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Marchelle Smith, Bob Trezise Special Guests: Sue Warren, Board of Water & Light Public Present: None Call to Order Chair Kim Coleman called the meeting to order at 8:45 a.m. Approval of Corrected Meeting Minutes from September 12, 2008 special Board of Director's Meeting Motion: Calvin Jones moved the Board to approve the meeting minutes from the September 12, 2008 special Board of Director's meeting and place them on file. Motion seconded by Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Financial Statements as of August 31, 2008 Motion: Jeff Williams moved the Board to receive the August 31, 2008 financial statements and place them on file. Motion seconded by Calvin Jones. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Other Business None Public Comment None Adjournment Chair Kim Coleman declared the meeting adjourned at 8:47 a.m. Motion: Calvin Jones moved the Board to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 a.m. Motion seconded by Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Minutes by M. Smith Robert L. Trezise, Jr`:; LBRA