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Regular Board of Director's Meeting Minutes
Lansing Economic Development Corporation Conference Room
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: None
Public Present: None
Call to Order
Chair Bo Garcia called the meeting to order at 9:07 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 Kim Coleman.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
TIFA Refinancing Update
Bob Trezise reported that the TIFA refinancing Bills were approved through the House and
Senate. We are waiting for the Governor to sign. The second request for additional funds
had been denied.
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 Greg Ward.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Approval of Audited Financial Statements as of June 30, 2008
Under cash and Investments on page 11, it was recommended that the wording "The
Corporation believes that due to the dollar amounts of cash deposits and the limits of FDIC
insurance, it is impractical to insure all bank deposits" be removed from the section of
deposits of $35,481 and placed under the section of deposits of $849,176 on page 12. The
auditor will make the adjustment and provide staff with the changes.
Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to approve the Audited Financial Statements with
the adjustment as of June 30, 2008 and place them on file. Motion seconded
by Kim Coleman.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Financial Statements as of November 30, 2008
Motion: Kelly Rossman-McKinney 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.
Other Business
None
Public Comment
None
Adjournment
Chair Bo Garcia declared the meeting adjourned at 9:12 a.m.
Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to adjourn the meeting at 9:12 a.m. Motion
seconded by Kelly Rossman-McKinney.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Minutes by M. Smith
Tax Increment Finance Authority
Regular Board of Director's Meeting Minutes
Lansing Economic Development Corporation Conference Room
Friday, June 5, 2009
7:45 a.m.
Members Present: Kim Coleman, Bo Garcia, Brian Jeffries, Kelly Rossman-McKinney,
Greg Ward, Jeff Williams
Members Absent: Mayor Beniero, James Butler, Bob Johnson, Calvin Jones
Staff Present: Brian Anderson, Karl Dorshimer, Laura Kaufman, Andrea Ragan,
Marchelle Smith, Kenny Szymusiak, Bob Trezise
Public Present: Denyse Ferguson, LEAP, Anthony Khedaywi, LEAP,
Rae Claire Johnson, Careck
Call to Order
Chair Bo Garcia called the meeting to order at 7:45 a.m.
Approval of Meeting Minutes from May 7, 2009 Special Board Meeting
Motion: Jeff Williams 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 Greg Ward.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Financial Statements as of April 30, 2009
TIFA Refinancing
Bob reported there still is no resolution to present to the Board. While there have been good
negotiations throughout the winter with the State Department of Treasury, they have required
unprecedented and significant concessions due to the State's downtown in the economy.
Some concerns on these unprecedented concessions have been addressed with the Governor.
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
Kelly Rossman-McKinney.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carrie
Minutes by M. Smith
Tax Increment Finance Authority
Special Board of Director's Meeting Minutes
Lansing Economic Development Corporation Conference Room
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - - -
7:30 a.m.
Members Present: Mayor Bernero, Kim Coleman, Bo Garcia, Brian Jeffries, Bob Johhsbn,
Calvin Jones, Kelly Rossman-McKinney, Greg Ward, Jeff Williams
Members Absent: James Butler
Staff Present: Dorshimer, Marchelle Smith, Bob Trezise
Public Present: Jerry Ambrose, City Finance Director, Bill Danhoff, Miller Canfield
Paddock & Stone, Chad Gamble, LBA Chair, Tom Korkoske, City
Controller, Mary Jo Powell, LBA Secretary, Ken Ross, Jack Roberts, City
Attorney, Brigham Smith, LBA Board Member
Call to Order
Vice Chair Jeff Williams called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. At 7:33 a.m. Vice Chair
Williams turned the meeting over to Chair Bo Garcia.
Resolution to submit Application for Exemption to State Department of Treasury
Bob Trezise explained that this special meeting is conducted jointly with the Tax Increment
Finance Authority Board and the Lansing Building Authority Board and gave a brief overview
on the refinancing of the TIFA Bond debt. The purpose for refinancing is so that the City will
not be burdened with annual payments from the general fund to make up for the shortfall.
Bill Danhoff, Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone briefed the two Boards on the details of the
resolutions.
Motion: Kelly Rossman moved the Board to approve the resolution to submit application
for exemption to the State Department of Treasury and place it on file. Motion
seconded by Kim Coleman.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Refunding Bonds
Motion: Kim Coleman moved the Board to approve the resolution authorizing issuance of
refunding bonds and place it on file. Motion seconded by Calvin. Jones.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Other Business
Bob Trezise stated that the Troppo loan will be moving forward at our next board meeting
scheduled for July 10th. Kris has asked that the board consider postponing full payment of
the original Troppo loan for 12 months. The board expressed interest in assisting with his
request.
Public Comment
None
Adjournment
Chair Bo Garcia 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 Calvin Jones.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carric
Minutes by M. Smith
Tax Increment Finance Authority
Special Board of Director's Meeting Minutes
Lansing Economic Development Corporation Conference Room
Friday, August 28, 2009
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, Kenny Szymusiak;- j
Bob Trezise o
Public Present: None
Call to Order
Chair Bo Garcia called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m.
Approval of Meeting Minutes from June 5, 2009 Regular Board Meeting
Motion: Kelly Rossman-McKinney moved the Board to approve the meeting minutes from
the June 5, 2009 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 June 24, 2009 Special Board Meeting
Motion: James Butler moved the Board to approve the meeting minutes from the June
24, 2009 regular 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
Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to receive the June 30, 2009 un -audited financial
statements and place them on file. Motion seconded by James Butler.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Public Comment
None
Adjournment
Chair Bo Garcia declared the meeting adjourned at 8:05 a.m.
Motion: Kelly Rossman-McKinney moved the B aid to adjourn the meeting at 9:37 a.m.
Seconded by Calvin Jones. i
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried. �i XI, --J(,-
Minutes by M. Smith"
Robert L. Trezise, JrX-' IFA Director
Tax Increment Finance Authority
Special Board of Director's Meeting Minutes
Lansing Economic Development Corporation Conference Room
Friday, September 11, 2009
7:45 a.m.
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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, Marchelle Smith, Bob Trezise
Special Guest: Bill Danhoff, Miller Canfield
Public Present: None
Call to Order
Chair Bo Garcia called the meeting to order at 7:50 a.m.
Amendment to TIFA Refunding Bond Resolution
Bill Danhoff, Miller Canfield explained the purpose of the amendment to the TIFA Refunding
Bond as outlined in the Resolution.
Motion: Kelly Rossman-McKinney moved the Board to approve the Resolution to amend
the TIFA Refunding Bond and place it on file. Motion seconded by James Butler.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Other Business
None
Public Comment
None
Adjournment
Chair Bo Garcia declared the meeting adjourned at 7:55 a.m.
Motion: Kelly Rossman-McKinney moved the Board to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 a.m.
Seconded by Calvin Jones.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Minutes by M. Smith
Tax Increment Finance 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
Members Absent: Mayor Bernero, Brian Jeffries, Kelly Rossman-McKinney,
Jeff Williams
Staff Present: Brian Anderson, Karl Dorshimer, Marchelle Smith, And --.Ragan,
Ken Szymusiak_
Public Present: None -
Call to Order
Chair Bo Garcia called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Approval of Meeting Minutes from August 28, 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.
Approval of Meeting Minutes from September 11, 2009 Special Board Meeting
Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to approve the meeting minutes from the
September 11, 2009 special Board of Director's meeting and place them on
file. Motion seconded by James Butler.
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.
Final TIFA Bond Refinancing Update
Karl Dorshimer reported that the TIFA bond refinancing has been completed.
Other Business
James Butler congratulated Karl Dorshimer on a job well done in conducting the board
meeting with the full board's concurrence.
Public Comment
None
Adjournment
Chair Bo Garcia declared the meeting adjourned at 9:05 a.m.
Motion: Greg Ward moved the Board to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 a.m. Seconded
by Calvin Jones.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Minutes by M. Smith
Karl Dorshimer, Vice President
Tax Increment Finance 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 9:23 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: Jeff Williams moved the Board to receive the October 31, 2009 financial
statements and place them on file. Motion seconded by James Butler.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Other Business
None
Public Comment
None
Adjournment
Chair, Bo Garcia declared the meeting adjourned at 9:25 a.m.
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Motion: Jeff Williams moved the/Boa to adjourn the meeting at 9:23 a.m.
Seconded by Kelly Rossman-Mc nney.
Yeas: Unanimous. Motion carried,
Minutes by M. Smith � U /
Robe t L. Trezise, Jr,/I IFA Director