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Home My WebLink About2009 LBRA minutesLansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Lansing Economic Development Corporation Conference R'oom J Tuesday, January 6, 2009 7:45 a.m. Members Present: Kim Coleman, Bo Garcia, Calvin Jones, Kelly Rossman-McKinney, Greg Ward, Jeff Williams Members Absent: Mayor Virg Bernero, James Butler, Brian Jeffries Staff Present: Brian Anderson, Karl Dorshimer, Andrea Ragan, Kenny Szymusiak Marchelle Smith, Bob Trezise Special Guests: Gene Townsend, Sycamore Street Partners, LLC Public Present: None Call to Order Chair Bo Garcia called the meeting to order at 8:55 a.m. Election of Board Officers for 2009 Nominations for 2009 board officers were made as follows: Bo Garcia, Chair, Jeff Williams, Vice Chair, Kelly Rossman-McKinney, Secretary, James Butler, Treasurer. Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to approve the election of officers and place them on file. Motion seconded by Kelly Rossman-McKinney. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Approval of Meeting Minutes from November 7, 2008 special Board of Director's Meeting Motion: Kim Coleman moved the Board to approve the meeting minutes from the November 7, 2008 special Board of Director's meeting and place them on file. Motion seconded by Kelly Rossman-McKinney. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Approval of Audited Financial Statements as of June 30, 2008 Teresa Choate from Rehmann Robson presented the audit report. Motion: Kelly Rossman-McKinney moved the Board to approve the Audited Financial Statements as of June 30, 2008 and place them on file. Motion seconded by Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Financial Statements as of November 30, 2008 Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to receive the November 30, 2008 financial statements and place them on file. Motion seconded by Kim Coleman, Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Resolution to approve the Sale of Two Homes by Sycamore Street Partners, LLC (SSP, LLC) and Rezoning of Property in the Ottawa/Butler The original Purchase Agreement states that if property in the Ottawa/Butler project area is sold, the LBRA has a "Right of First Refusal" and are required to notify in writing their desire to sell. SSP, LLC has notified LBRA in writing of their desire to sell two undeveloped properties at 736 and 804 W. Ottawa, SSP, LLC has also notified LBRA in writing of their desire to rezone the southeast corner parcel from D-1 to F-1. Motion: Kelly Rossman-McKinney moved the Board to approve the resolution for the sale of the two properties and rezoning from D-1 to F-1 and place them on file. Motion seconded by Greg Ward, Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Other Business None Public Comment None Adjournment Chair Bo Garcia declared the meeting adjourned at 9:07 a.m. Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to adjourn the meeting at 9:07 a.m. Motion seconded by Kim Coleman. Yeas: Unanimous. Motior Minutes by M. Smith Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Special Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Lansing Economic Development Corporation Conference Room Thursday, May 7, 2009 7:30 a.m. Members Present: James Butler, Bo Garcia, Bob Johnson, Calvin Jones, Greg Ward, Kelly Rossman-McKinney Members Absent: Mayor Bernero, Kim Coleman, Brian Jeffries, Jeff Williams Staff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Andrea Ragan, Marchelle Smith, Kenny Szymusiak, Bob Trezise Public Present: None Call to Order Chair Bo Garcia called the meeting to order at 8:25 a.m. . Approval of Meeting Minutes from January 6, 2009 Regular Board Meeting _.. Motion: James Butler moved the Board to approve the meeting minutes from th6- January 6, 2009 regular Board of Director's meeting and place them on -'file. Motion seconded by Kelly Rossman-McKinney. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Financial Statements as of March 31, 2009 Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to receive the March 31, 2009 financial statements and place them on file. Motion seconded Kelly Rossman-McKinney. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Approval of Fiscal Year 2009/2010 Budget Bob reported that after the 2009/2010 budget year, it is anticipated that there will be a shortfall in the Boy's Training School (BTS) tax capture to pay the bond debt. To make up for the upcoming shortfall, the LEDC is working to amend the BTS Brownfield Plan. The Board suggested a contingency plan. Bob explained that the LEDC just created a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone District for the site and expressed that we continue to closely monitor the site. Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to approve the fiscal year 2009/2010 budget and place them on file. Motion seconded James Butler. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Other Business Bob reported that the 425 Revenue Sharing - 328 tool box can now be offered to any township which is very disappointing. He and the Mayor have met with the Governor and top MEDC leadership. Bob wonders whether there is any urban policy at the State level. Public Comment None Adjournment Chair Bo Garcia 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 James Butler. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carne Minutes by M. Sinith Tax Increment Finance Authority Special Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Lansing Economic Development Corporation Conference Room Thursday, May 7, 2009 7:30 a.m. Members Present: James Butler, Bo Garcia, Bob Johnson, Calvin Jones, Greg Ward, Kelly Rossman-McKinney Members Absent: Mayor Bernero, Kim Coleman, Brian Jeffries, Jeff Williams Staff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Andrea Ragan, Marchelle Smith, Kenny Szymusiak, Bob Trezise Public Present: None Call to Order = Chair Bo Garcia called the meeting to order at 8:20 a.m. Approval of Meeting Minutes from January 6, 2009 Regular Board Meeting y Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to approve the meeting minutes from th.e January=Ei, 2009 regular Board of Director's meeting and place them on file. ; :Motion seconded by James Butler. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Financial Statements as of March 31, 2009 Motion: James Butler moved the Board to receive the March 31, 2009 financial statements and place them on file. Motion seconded Kelly Rossman-McKinney. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Approval of Fiscal Year 2009/2010 Budget Bob reported that after the 2009/2010 budget year, it is anticipated that there will be a shortfall in the TIFA tax capture. To make up for the upcoming shortfall, the LEDC is working to refinance the TIFA bonds. Motion: James Butler moved the Board to approve the fiscal year 2009/2010 budget and place them on file. Motion seconded Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Resolution Approving TIFA Refinancing Bob reported that we are still undergoing positive negotiations with the State Department of Treasury and expect to have a resolution brought before the Board at our June meeting. Other Business None Public Comment None Adjournment Chair Bo Garcia declared the meeting. adjourned at 8:25 a.m. Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 a.m. Seconded by Kelly Rossman-McKinney. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carrie Minutes by M. Smith r� Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority =3 �;, c•o Special Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Lansing Economic Development Corporation Conference Room Friday, August 28, 2009 i= 7:45 a.m. Members Present: Mayor Bernero, James Butler, Kim Coleman, Bo Garcia, Calvin Jones, Kelly Rossman-McKinney, Greg Ward, Jeff Williams Members Absent: Brian Jeffries Staff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Andrea Ragan, Marchelle Smith, Kenny Szymusiak, Bob Trezise Public Present: Tim Padot and Dennis Blue, Jackson National Life, Al Hooper Old Town Temple, LLC Call to Order Chair Bo Garcia called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m. Approval of Meeting Minutes from May 7, 2009 Special Board Meeting Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to approve the meeting minutes from the May 7, 2009 special Board of Director's meeting and place them on file. Motion seconded by Jeff Williams. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Un -Audited Financial Statements as of June 30, 2009 Further discussion was needed and was tabled for the next board meeting. Resolution to Approve Jackson National Life Insurance Data Center Brownfield Plan #8B Bob Trezise gave a brief overview on Jackson National Life's new data center in North Lansing. Tim Padot gave an update on how the company is financially positioned and discussed their consistent growth patterns with a vast majority of growth within the last 5 years resulting in 500 jobs. Dennis Blue presented specifics on the Data Center project and the retention of keeping existing jobs here in Lansing. Karl Dorshimer outlined the details of the Brownfield Plan and noted that originally Plan #8 was for Combined Van Lines and now amended to Plan #8B for the Jackson National Life Data Center. Motion: Kelly Rossman-McKinney moved the Board to approve the Resolution on the Jackson National Life Data Center Brownfield Plan #8B and place it on file. Seconded by Kim Coleman. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Resolution to Approve Old Town Temple Building Brownfield Plan #45 Bob Trezise gave an overview on the Old Town Temple Building. Brian Anderson outlined the details of the Brownfield Plan which will include the Obsolete Property Rehab Act and Brownfield MBT credits. Al Hooper expressed his passion for the signature and his intentions to preserve it from further deterioration making it professionally usable for office space. Motion: Calvin Jones moved the Board to approve the Resolution on the Old Town Temple Building Brownfield Plan #45 and place it on file. Seconded by Kelly Rossman-McKinney. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Other Business Bob made the following announcements: 1. Board invitation to Pat Gillespie's boat tour on September 17 at 10:00 a.m. 2. Reminder of LEDC's 3rd Annual Golf Outing on September 18 at Grossbeck. 3. Media negativity on Symmetry Medical receiving a tax incentive while laying off jobs. Bob stated the incentive is crucial for hiring back +37 jobs in the fall when the medical supply will be on the up swing. Bob invited Board members to the City Council meeting on Monday, August 31. Upon the Board learning that Jackson National Life did not want any public announcement on their Data Center Project, the Board recommended that a statement be added to future resolutions requiring a public announcement on the project. Bob will draft language to be adopted by the Board at the next board meeting. Public Comment None Adjournment Chair Bo Garcia declared the meeting adjourned at 9:35 a.m. Motion: Kelly Rossman-McKinney moved the Board to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 a.m. Seconded by James Butler. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion came Minutes by M. Smith Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Regular Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Lansing Economic Development Corporation Conference Room Friday, November 6, 2009 7:45 a.m. Members Present: James Butler, Kim Coleman, Bo Garcia, Calvin Jones, Greg Ward, Jeff Williams Members Absent: Mayor Bernero, Brian Jeffries, Kelly Rossman-McKinney Staff Present: Brian Anderson, Karl Dorshimer, Andrea Ragan, Marchelle Smith, Kenny Szymusiak, Public Present: Bob Ford, Landscape Architects & Planners, Professor Warren Rauhe, MSU, Denise Peek, Entrepreneur Institute of Mid -Michigan Call to Order Chair Bo Garcia called the meeting to order at 7:50 a.m. Approval of Meeting Minutes from May 7, 2009 Special Board Meeting Motion: Calvin Jones moved the Board to approve the meeting minutes from the August 28, 2009 special Board of Director's meeting and place them on file. Motion seconded by Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Financial Statements as of September 30, 2009 Motion: Calvin Jones moved the Board to receive the September. 30, 2009 financial statements and place them on file. Motion seconded by Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Resolution to Approve Sonic Brownfield Plan #46 Ken Szymusiak presented Brownfield Plan #46 which is the first Sonic franchise to come to Greater Lansing. The developer will be tearing down a very large vacant building in South Lansing to build a smaller building on the four acre site. The LBRA will be offering $100,000 of its revolving loan fund until December 31, 2010 to help attract a complimentary business to further develop the remaining portion of the site. The Board recommended that the language be modified'to include an option fora one-time only six month extension to be approved by the Board if needed. Motion: Calvin Jones moved the Board to approve the Resolution on the Sonic Brownfield Plan #46 with modified language to include an option for a one-time only six month extension if approved by the Board and place it on file. Seconded by James Butler. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Resolution to Approve 1118 S. Washington Avenue Brownfield Plan #47 Brian Anderson presented Brownfield Plan #47 on the redevelopment of the former Michigan Electric building. The project includes the Obsolete Property Rehab Act and tax credit through the MEDC with no tax capture from the LBRA. The end use will be 23 rental loft units. Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to approve the Resolution on 1118 S. Washington Avenue Brownfield Plan #47 and place it on file. Seconded by Kim Coleman. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Other Business None Public Comment None Adjournment Chair Bo Garcia declared the meeting adjourned at 8:10 a.m. Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 a.m. Seconded by Calvin Jones. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. r Minutes by M. Smith Karl Dorshimer, Vice President Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Board of Director's Meeting Minutes _- Lansing Economic Development Corporation Conference Room= Friday, December 4, 2009 7:45 a.m. '- Members Present: James Butler, Bo Garcia, Calvin Jones, Greg Ward, Kelly Rossman-McKinney, Jeff Williams Members Absent: Mayor Bernero, Kim Coleman, Calvin Jones Staff Present: Brian Anderson, Karl Dorshimer, Andrea Ragan, Marchelle Smith, Kenny Szymusiak, Bob Trezise Public Present: None Call to Order Chair Bo Garcia called the meeting to order at 9:20 a.m. Approval of Meeting Minutes from November 6, 2009 Regular Board Meeting Motion: James Butler moved the Board to approve the meeting minutes from the November 6, 2009 regular Board of Director's meeting and place them on file. Motion seconded by Jeff Williams. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Financial Statements as of October 31, 2009 Motion: James Butler moved the Board to receive the October 31, 2009 financial statements and place them on file. Motion seconded by Jeff Williams. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Other Business None Public Comment None Adjournment Chair, Bo Garcia, declared the meeting adjourned at 9:23 a.m. Motion: James Butler moved the Boar- to adjourn the meeting at 9:23 a.m. Seconded by Kelly Rossman. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried: Minutes by M. Smith % Robert L. Trezise, Jr., 40<A Director