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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 LBRA minutesLansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Regular Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Lansing Economic Development Corporation Conference Room Friday, December 3, 2010 7:45 a.m. Members Present: Mayor Bernero, James Butler, Kim Coleman, Bo Garcia, Calvin Jones, Kelly Rossman-McKinney Members Absent: Brian Jeffries, Greg Ward, Jeff Williams Staff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Andrea Ragan, Marchelle Smith, Ken Szymusiak, Bob Trezise Guests: Jim Sanderson, Allen Edwin Homes Public Present: None Call to Order Chair Bo Garcia called the meeting to order at 8:50 a.m. Approval of Meeting Minutes from November 5, 2010 Regular Board Meeting Motion: Kelly Rossman-McKinney moved the Board to approve the meeting minutes from the November 5, 2010 regular Board of Director's meeting and place them on file. Motion seconded by James Butler. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Draft Audited Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2010 Stephen Blann from Rebmann Robson presented the LBRA draft audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010. Teresa Choate from Rehmann Robson and Angie Bennett from the City's Finance Department were present to answer questions. Motion: Kelly Rossman-McKinney moved the Board to approve the draft audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010 and place them on file, Motion seconded by James Butler. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Financial Statements as of October 31, 2010 Motion: James Butler moved the Board to receive the October 31, 2010 financial statements and place them on file. Motion seconded by Calvin Jones. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Resolution to Approve East Village Brownfield Redevelopment Plan #5d Bob Trezise gave a historical overview on the BTS bond issue and the long-range planning in preparation for the tax capture shortfall. The city has pledged its full faith and credit in making the remaining bond payments. The purpose of the amended Brownfield Plan is to extend the length of time of tax capture to fully repay the city first and then the developer will be paid second for infrastructure costs. Jim Sanderson, from Allen Edwin Homes, presented details of the development project. He is in the process of rezoning the property and plans to close on the sale of the property on December 14th. Karl Dorshimer presented the amended Brownfield plan and noted that the site has been designated an NEZ District. Motion: Kim Coleman moved the Board to approve the Resolution for amending Brownfield Plan #5d and place it on file. Motion seconded by Calvin Jones. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Other Business None Public Comment None Adjournment Chair, Bo Garcia declared the meeting adjourned at 9:15 a.m. Motion: Calvin Jones moved the Board to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 a.m. Seconded by Kim Coleman. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carri Minutes by M. Smith Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Regular Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Lansing Economic Development Corporation Conference Room Friday, November 5, 2010 7:45 a.m. Members Present: James Butler, Kim Coleman, Bo Garcia, Calvin Jones, Kelly Rossman-McKinney, Greg Ward, Jeff Williams Members Absent: Mayor Bernero, Brian Jeffries Staff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Andrea Ragan, Marchelle Smith, r Ken Szymusiak, Bob Trezise ` Guests: None Public Present: None Call to Order Chair Bo Garcia called the meeting to order at 8:45 a.m. CD Approval of Meeting Minutes from October 1, 2010 Regular Board Meeting Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to approve the meeting minutes from the October 1, 2010 regular Board of Director's meeting and place them on file. Motion seconded by Calvin Jones. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Financial Statements as of September 30, 2010 Motion: James Butler moved the Board to receive the August 31, 2010 financial statements and place them on file. Motion seconded by Calvin Jones. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Resolution to Approve Budget Amendment to Reflect Funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Ken Szymusiak reported that the Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority was awarded $400,000 for Brownfield Redevelopment Projects. The budget will need to be amended to reflect $400,000 in EPA revenue. Motion: Calvin Jones moved the Board to approve the Resolution for amending the budget to reflect funds to be received from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and place it on file. Motion seconded by Jeff Williams. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. East Village Discussion (formerly known as Boys Training School site) Bob Trezise gave a brief overview on the history of the BTS bond and reported that the property has been sold to a residential developer to build single family homes. The developer has fully engaged the neighborhood and they are enthusiastic. The BTS Brownfield plan will need to be extended to fully cover the remaining bond payments first and the developer will be paid second for infrastructure costs. An amended Brownfield resolution will be brought back to the Board for approval. Sonic Discussion Bob Trezise commented that while the Sonic restaurant project did not move forward, the Brownfield plan allowed us to demolish the blighted Governor's Inn site without using city funds. He pointed out that there are clauses in the Development Agreement that requires LBRA approval before any future development can occur utilizing Brownfield incentives. Ottawa/Butler Property Discussion Bob Trezise reported that he has been contacted by Wolverine Bank notifying him :that the Ottawa/Butler property has been foreclosed upon. Gene Townsend did not notify us about these problems, issues or about the foreclosure itself. The Board requested that talking points be provided. Other Business None Public Comment None Adjournment Chair, Bo Garcia declared the meeting adjourned at 9:10 a.m. Motion: Calvin Jones moved the Board to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 a.m. Seconded by Jeff Williams. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carri Minutes by M. Smith Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Regular Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Lansing Economic Development Corporation Conference Room Friday, October 1, 2010 7:45 a.m. Members Present: James Butler, Bo Garcia, Calvin Jones, Greg Ward, Jeff Williams. Members Absent: Mayor Bernero, Kim Coleman, Brian Jeffries, f Kelly Rossman-McKinney Staff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Andrea Ragan, Marchelle Smith, Bob Trezise Guests: Heather Shawa-DeCook, Demmer Corporation - Mike Large, Demmer Corporation == Chuck Barbieri, Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith (via phone) Kirsten McNelly, Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith :`-'- Peter Lark, Board of Water & Light = Eric Schertzing, Ingham County Land Bank Authority Public Present: None Call to Order Chair Bo Garcia called the meeting to order at 7:45 a.m. Approval of Meeting Minutes from September 3, 2010 Regular Board Meeting Motion: James Butler moved the Board to approve the meeting minutes from the September 3, 2010 regular Board of Director's meeting and place them on file. Motion seconded by Calvin Jones. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Financial Statements as of August 31, 2010 Motion: James Butler moved the Board to receive the August 31, 2010 financial statements and place them on file. Motion seconded by Calvin Jones. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Resolution to Approve Brownfield Amendment #2( c) Demmer - (Former Motor Wheel Plant Site) Brownfield Project Phase II Bob introduced Demmer Corporation's project. Ken Szymusiak gave a brief history of the company and presented the details and environmental aspects of the amendment to the Brownfield Plan which includes installation of a new ballistics facility. The Board asked to tour the site upon completion. Motion: Calvin Jones moved the Board to approve the Brownfield Amendment 2(c ) Demmer Brownfield Project Phase II and place it on file. Motion seconded by Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Resolution to Approve Amendment #2 on the Brownfield Plan for the Redevelopment of Ingham County Land Bank Fast Track Authority Parcels Bob Trezise gave an overview on the Ingham County Land Bank Authority and its role in redeveloping properties in Lansing. They are primarily focused on residential, but have incorporated some commercial redevelopment projects like the DeLuxe Inn. Karl Dorshimer explained that the amendment includes some newly acquired properties and updated projected tax capture tables. Motion: James Butler moved the Board to approve Amendment #2 on the Brownfield Plan for the Redevelopment of Ingham County Land Bank Fast Track Authority Parcels and place it on file. Motion seconded by Calvin Jones. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Other Business None Public Comment None Adjournment Chair, Bo Garcia declared the meeting adjourned at 8:10 a.m. Mntinn Greg Ward moved the Board to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 a.m. Seconded by Jeff Williams. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carri Minutes by M. Smith Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Regular Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Lansing Economic Development Corporation Conference Room Friday, September 3, 2010 7:45 a.m. Members Present: James Butler, Kim Coleman, Bo Garcia, Calvin Jones, Kelly Rossman-McKinney, Greg Ward Members Absent: Mayor Bernero, Brian Jeffries, Jeff Williams Staff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Andrea Ragan, Marchelle Smith, Bob Trezise Guests: Pat Gillespie, Gillespie Group Jason Kildea, Gillespie Group Steve Willobee, SME Public Present: None Call to Order Chair Bo Garcia called the meeting to order at 7:45 a.m. Approval of Meeting Minutes from June 25, 2010 Special Board Meeting Motion: Calvin Jones moved the Board to approve the meeting minutes from the June 25, 2010 special Board of Director's meeting and place them on file. Motion seconded by James Butler. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Un -audited Financial Statements as of June 30, 2010 Bob Trezise reported there currently is a deficit due to the CMI grant expenditures exceeding revenues. Karl is working with Public Service to secure documentation to provide to DEQ for reimbursement. Year-end figures will be entered during closing of the June 30, 2010 financial reports. Motion: Kelly Rossman-McKinney moved the Board to receive the June 30; 2010 un -audited financial statements and place them on file. Motion seconded by Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Resolution to Approve Brownfield Plan #49(b) Marshall Street Armory Redevelopment Project Bob gave a brief overview of the project. Ken Szymusiak presented the Brownfield Amendment which extends the plan an additional two years to cover a $62,000 gap. Pat Gillespie provided details of the project and expressed the building is 100% leased and close to securing financing. For the record, Kelly Ro s sman- McKinney disclosed that the Gillespie Group is one of her clients and recused herself from voting. Motion: Kim Coleman moved the Board to approve the Resolution for the Marshall Street Armory Redevelopment Project and place it on file. Motion seconded by Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Resolution to Approve Brownfield Plan #52 Marketplace Redevelopment Project Bob Trezise gave a brief overview of the mixed-use, urban village project. Steve Willobee presented details of the project incentives and summary sheet. There are several phases to the project and are working very closely with MEDC. Future amendments may be necessary as the project becomes more defined. Karl Dorshimer provided details and breakdown of costs to include an ice skate rink, pedway and related public infrastructure improvements. For the record, Kelly Rossman-McKinney disclosed that the Gillespie Group is one of her clients and recused herself from voting. Pat Gillespie wished to note for the record that, while he supports the public infrastructure inclusion in the plan, reimbursements must first favor him so that he may obtain sufficient financing. Motion: James Butler moved the Board to approve the Resolution for the Marketplace Redevelopment Project and place it on file. Motion seconded by Calvin Jones. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Other Business None Public Comment None Adjournment Chair, Bo Garcia declared the meeting adjourned at 8:40 a.m. Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 a.m. Seconded by Calvin Jones. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carr: Minutes by M. Smith Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority :. Special Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Lansing Economic Development Corporation Conference_Room .. - Friday, June 25, 2010 7:45 a.m. Members Present: Kim Coleman, Bo Garcia, Brian Jeffries, Bob Johnson, Calvin Jones, Kelly Rossman-McKinney, Greg Ward Members Absent: Mayor Bernero, James Butler, Jeff Williams Staff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Andrea Ragan, Marchelle Smith, Bob Trezise, David Wood Guests: Mark Clouse, Eyde Company Bill Christofferson, Foresight Group Public Present: None Call to Order Chair Bo Garcia called the meeting to order at 7:45 a.m. Approval of Meeting Minutes from April 16, 2010 Special Board Meeting Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to approve the meeting minutes from the April 16, 2010 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 April 30, 2010 Motion: Kelly Ro s sman- McKinney moved the Board to receive the April 30, 2010 financial statements and place them on file. Motion seconded by Calvin Jones, Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Resolution to Approve Brownfield Plan #50 Foresight Group Redevelopment Project Bob introduced Bill Christofferson from Foresight Group and the project. Andrea outlined some of the details in the Brownfield Plan utilizing MBT tax credits only. Bill presented his project located at 2822 N. MLK, Jr. Blvd. formerly the Peckham building. Use of the OPRA will be included in this project. Motion: Calvin Jones moved the Board to approve the Resolution for the Foresight Group Project and place it on file. Motion seconded by Kim Coleman. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Resolution to Approve Brownfield Plan #51 Knapp's Center Redevelopment Project Bob Trezise gave a brief overview of the project and introduced Mark Clouse. Karl outlined the details of the Brownfield Plan utilizing MBT tax credits. A Renaissance Zone, Section 108 BEDI loan, and historic preservation tax credits are necessary additional incentives to make this project work. Mark Clouse reported on the history of the Knapp's Center and provided details of this mixed-use project for office, retail, residential and business incubator for the LEDC. Application deadline for the BEDI loan is July 6 with approval/ disapproval results by September. For the record, Kelly Rossman-McKinney disclosed that the Eyde Company is one of her clients and abstained from voting. Motion: Kim Coleman moved the Board to approve the Resolution for the Knapp's Center redevelopment project and place it on file. Motion seconded by Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. BTS Bank Account Marchelle Smith reported that, due to minimal funds in the BTS bank account in the amount of $55,519.03, it is being charged higher service fees than the interest earned. It is staff's recommendation to move funds from this account into the Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority bank account. At year-end closing, these funds will be applied to the BTS accounts payable. Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to approve the transfer of funds from the BTS account into the LBRA account and place it on file. Motion seconded by Kelly Rossman-McKinney. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Other Business Bob Trezise reported there is good news of the BTS site being purchased by a developer. A meeting is scheduled next week to discuss the project. Bob Trezise introduced our new intern, David Wood. He is one of the few students selected to internship through the Cool Cities grant. David will be working on putting all of our project incentive districts on a GIS map for our website. Public Comment None Adjournment Chair, Bo Garcia declared the meeting adjourned at 8:15 a.m. Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 a.m. Seconded by Kim Coleman. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carri Minutes by M. Smith Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Special Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Lansing Economic Development Corporation ConferericeRoom Friday, April 16, 2010 7:45 a.m. Members Present: James Butler, Kim Coleman, Bo Garcia, Bob Johnson, Calvin Jones, Kelly Rossman-McKinney, Greg Ward Members Absent: Mayor Bernero, Brian Jeffries, Jeff Williams Staff Present: Brian Anderson, Karl Dorshimer, Andrea Ragan, Marchelle Smith, Bob Trezise Guests: J.P. Buckingham, SME, Pat Gillespie, Gillespie Group, Jason Kildee, Gillespie Group, Dr. Eleanore Kue, His Healing Hands Urgent Care Center, Ryan Vartoogian, Spartan Internet, Steve Willobee, SME Public Present: None Call to Order Chair Bo Garcia called the meeting to order at 7:45 a.m. Approval of Meeting Minutes from February 5, 2010 Regular Board Meeting Motion: Kelly Rossman-McKinney moved the Board to approve the meeting minutes from the February 5, 2010 regular Board of Director's meeting and place them on file. Motion seconded by Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Resolution to Approve Brownfield Plan #48 .Spartan Internet Project (Former Holmes Street School) Andrea Ragan asked if there were any questions pertaining to the details in the Briefing Memo and invited Ryan Vartoogian to explain the Holmes Street School project. The project will be completed in two phases. Phase I is to get ITEC, a non-profit IT youth learning center up and running in July. Phase II involves other offices tenants, including Spartan Internet, to be up and running in October. Twenty five jobs will move to the site with an additional 25 jobs to be added over the next five years. The board recommended that they be invited for a tour of the building upon completion Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to approve the Resolution for the Holmes Street School Project and place it on file. Motion seconded by Kelly Rossman-McKinney. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Resolution to Approve Brownfield Plan #49 Marshall Street Armory Redevelopment Andrea Ragan presented the details of the incentives and invited Pat Gillespie and Jason Kildee with the Gillespie Group to provide details on the redevelopment. Discussions were previously held with the neighborhood asking their input for reuse of administering the grant funds to Lansing based arts and culture organizations. The LEDC never received any feedback from GLAC's Executive Director. The LEDC is now working on a proposal with GLHC that would include forming an Arts & Culture Committee that would involve both LEDC and GLAC representation. To keep up morale, the four staff persons other than Bob are receiving a modest 1 1/2 % salary increase. No increases have been given in the last two fiscal years. Motion: Kelly Rossman-McKinney moved the Board to approve the budget for fiscal year 2010/2011 and place it on file. Motion seconded by James Butler. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Other Business None Public Comment None Adjournment Vic Chair, Greg Ward declared the meeting adjourned at 8:30 a.m. Motion: James Butler moved the Board to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 a.m. Seconded by Kelly Rossman-McKinney.. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Minutes by M. Smith W I Robert L. Trezise, Jr., P,sidlent &, CEO Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Regular Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Lansing Economic Development Corporation Conference Room Friday, February 5, 2010 7:45 a.m. Members Present: Bo Garcia, Bob Johnson, Calvin Jones, Kelly Rossman-McKinney, Greg Ward, Jeff Williams Members Absent: Mayor Bernero, James Butler, Kim Coleman, Brian Jeffries Staff Present: Brian Anderson, Karl Dorshimer, Andrea Ragan, Marchelle Smith, Kenny Szymusiak, Bob Trezise Special Guests: Bill Danhoff, Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone Sue Pigg, Ingham County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Eric Schertzing, Ingham County Land Bank Authority Dawn Van Halst, Ingham County Land Bank Authority Public Present: Ray Michaels, IBEW President Call to Order Chair Bo Garcia called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m Approval of Meeting Minutes from January 8, 2010 Regular Board Meeting Motion: Kelly Ro ssman- McKinney moved the Board to approve the meeting minutes from the January 8, 2010 regular Board of Director's meeting and place them on file. Motion seconded by Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Financial Statements as of December 31, 2009 Motion: Kelly Rossman-McKinney moved the Board to receive the December 31, 2009 financial statements and place them on file. Motion seconded by Greg Ward. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Resolution to Approve Amendment 1 to Brownfield Plan for'Land Bank Parcels in the City of Lansing Only Eric Schertzing gave an overview on: the Land Bank Authority and the shared leadership to help secure' $17.4 million of bond 'allocations from the County for the Accident Fund Parking Structure. Sue Pigg and Karl Dorshimer gave details on the Project Plan. Lansing City Council requires the LEDC Board of Director's endorsement and approval before going to City Council Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to approve the Amendment 1 to Brownfield Plan for Land Bank parcels in the City of Lansing only and place it on file. Motion seconded by Calvin Jones. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Boy's Training School Talking Points Karl Dorshimer handed out copy of the Boy's Training School talking points. Bob asked that Karl send the Board an electronic copy. Other Business None Public Comment None Adjournment Chair, Bo Garcia declared the meeting adjourned at 8:15 a.m. Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 a.m. Seconded by Jeff Williams. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Minutes by M. Smith I J J- i Robert L. Trezise, Jr. BRA Director Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Special Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Lansing Economic Development Corporation Conference Room Friday, January 8, 2010 7:45 a.m. Members Present: James Butler, Kim Colman, Bo Garcia, Calvin Jones, Greg Ward, Kelly Rossman-McKinney, Jeff Williams Members Absent: Mayor Bernero, Brian Jeffries Staff Present: Brian Anderson, Karl Dorshimer, Andrea Ragan, Marchelle Smith, Kenny Szymusiak, Bob Trezise Public Present: Ray Michaels, IBEW President Call to Order Chair Bo Garcia called the meeting to order at 8:45 a.m. Approval of Meeting Minutes from December 4, 2009 Regular Board Meeting - Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to approve the meeting minutes from the December 4, 2009 regular Board of Director's meeting and place them on file. Motion seconded by Kim Coleman. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Financial Statements as of November 30, 2009 Motion: Kim Coleman moved the Board to receive the November 30, 2009 financial statements and place them on file. Motion seconded by Calvin Jones. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Approval of Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ending June 30, 2009 The LBRA's audited financial statements were provided to the board for their approval. Motion: Kim Coleman moved the Board to approve the audited financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2009 and place them on file! Motion seconded by Greg Ward. ' Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. Resolution to Approve Amended Brownfield Plan #46b Sonic Restaurant Ken Szymusiak stated that the demolition could not occur at the end of 2009 as planned and will be demolished in the spring which will change the base year from 2010 to 2011. The amendment also reduced the tax capture from 30 years to 15 years. Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to approve the amended Brownfield Plan #46b for Sonic Restaurant and place it on file. Motion seconded by Kim Coleman. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. President's Report Bob Trezise presented this report at the end of the LEDC, LBRA and TIFA board meetings. Other Business Bob Trezise informed the Board that a letter will be given to the City stating they will need to make up for the shortfall on the BTS bond payments. Future tax capture will pay back the City at 6% interest. Discussion ensued on the history of the project. The board requested that talking points be put together on the project. Public Comment None Adjournment Chair, Bo Garcia declared the meeting adjourned at 8:55 a.m. Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 a.m. Seconded by Kim Coleman. Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carri Minutes by M. Smith Robert