Edc/Tifa/Bra Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

EDC/TIFA/BRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

April 16, 2015

Members Present: Scott Allread Art Kale Ray Campbell Bernie Konkle Mauri Ditzler Herm McCall Joe Domingo Joyce Spicer Ed Haas

Others: Paul Beardslee Sheryl Mitchell

Staff: Neely Kent Peggy Sindt

The EDC meeting was called to order by McCall at 7:31 a.m.

1. Due to Spicer’s absence of voice, McCall led the meeting for Spicer.

2. Kale moved to approve December’s and March’s minutes. With support from Konkle, the minutes of December 4, 2014 and March 5, 2015 were approved unanimously.

3. Sindt discussed March’s Consolidated Statement with the board. Upon a motion by Konkle and with the support of Allread, the board accepted March’s Consolidated Statement.

4. Sindt discussed the 2015 Budget with the board. Sindt answered the board’s questions regarding the Deferred Food Hub Revenue for Food Hub construction and equipment. Upon a motion made by Ditzler and with the support of Campbell, the board unanimously adopted the 2015 Budget.

5. Sindt updated the board on the progress of the hotel development. She then stated that the hotel development is waiting for approval from MEDC. However, the ABA and the City of Albion have approved the transfer of property. Sindt then proceeded to answer the board’s questions.

6. Sindt informed the board that 101 N. Superior is about to proceed into the design phase.

7. The board inquired about the 425 property. Sindt answered the board’s questions. 8. The board inquired about the Quality Asphalt plant project. Sindt answered their questions.

9. Upon a motion by Kale and with the support of Konkle, the Resolution to Certify RLF Plan for Year 2015 was approved unanimously upon a roll call vote.

10.Sindt explained the bids concerning the Food Hub construction. Upon a motion by Konkle and with the support of Domingo, on a roll call vote the board unanimously authorized Peggy Sindt to enter into a contract for the Food Hub construction if grant funds are available.

11.Sindt updated the board on the Food Hub staffing and progress. Sindt also discussed potential grants for the Food Hub and Albion Farmer’s Market.

12.Sindt explained the Redevelopment Ready Community (RRC) process. Mitchell also informed the board of details pertaining to the RRC.

13.Sindt reminded the board that our next meeting is on May 7th, at 7:30 a.m.

14.Upon a motion by Campbell and with the support of Konkle, the board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 a.m.