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Titusville Redevelopment Authority
Meeting Minutes *last updated 9/17/06*
February 7, 2005 March 7, 2005 January 9, 2006 April 3, 2006 May 1, 2006 Reorganizational Meeting July 3, 2006
Pursuant to due and proper notice in accordance with the Bylaws of the Authority accidence with the Bylaws of the Authority and Statures of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Board of Directors of the Titusville Redevelopment Authority met at 12:00 P.M. Monday, February 7, 2005, at the offices of the Titusville Redevelopment Authority, 144 W. Spring Street, Titusville, Pennsylvania. Present were: Mr. Joseph Carter – Chairman, Mr. James Nystrom – Treasurer, Mr. Jon Edwards – Secretary, Mr. Lawrence Fledderman – Vice Chairman, Mrs. Char Ruot – Asst Secretary/Treasurer, Mr. Dearald Shuffstall – Authority Solicitor, Mr. Michael Allyn - TRA Executive Director, Mr. James Becker – Business Outreach, Mrs. Kathy Hopkins – TRA Financial Coordinator, Ms. Jamie Walters – TRA Staff Secretary, Ms. Karen Dillemuth – The Titusville Herald, Mr. Brian Sanford- Titusville Mayor.
Mr. Carter called the meeting to order at 12:04 P.M.
Mr. Carter welcomed the newest member, Char Ruot, to the board.
1. With a motion from Mr. Fledderman and a second from Mr. Edwards, the Minutes from January 7, 2005, and the Treasurer’s Reports from December 31, 2005 were accepted as presented.
2. Bills and Communications: Mr. Allyn explained the bills as presented. Item 2.1 is for the ongoing Wetland Delineation. Mr. Allyn stated that this is a bill associated with the last meeting between the CEC, DEP and Army Corps of Engineers. We are still waiting to find out the outcome of that meeting and what else may need to be done. Item 2.2 is for our National City Capital Budget Line of Credit which we will have until we do a close out. Mr. Allyn asked Mrs. Hopkins if she would call the state to do a close-out, to which she replied she would. Item 2.3 is for Bison Contracting’s work on the sewer line being done at TOP. All the sewer lines are in, and in the spring all Bison will have to do is come back and black top, Mr. Allyn explained. Item 2.4 is for the plumbing bill for Rabe Environmental for work done at Towne Square. Item 2.5 as Mr. Allyn explained, is for roof repairs down at Towne Square. The repairs are to cut in ventilation in the existing roof and to fix some leaks that were already existing. Item 2.6 for Natural Signs is for a new tenant at Building #42, according to Mr. Becker. The signs are up and installed, Mr. Becker explained. Mr. Allyn explained that we do get reimbursed for these signs, the Tenant is charged up front for this fee. Item 2.7 is for the CDBG engineering project on Perry Street storm sewer.
Bills:
2.1 Civil & Environmental Consultants – Wetland Delineation $ 6,959.01 2.2 National City Bank –Capital Line of Credit $ 27.34 2.3 Bison Contracting –TOP IDP Phase 2 Sewers $147,897.00 2.4 Rabe Environmental – Towne Square Phase 3 Plumbing $ 1,365.59 2.5 Bud Warner Enterprises – Town Square Phase 3 Roof Repair $ 750.00 2.6 Natural Signs – TOP Park Signage Project $ 730.00 2.7 Hatch Mott MacDonald – 2004 Perry Street Storm Sewer $ 3,801.90 Total: $161,530.84
On a motion from Mr. Nystrom and a second from Mr. Edwards, the bills were approved for payment as presented. Motion Carried.
3. Old Business:
4. New Business:
4.1 Adoption of Resolution 02-05 – 2005 CDBG Application Submission
Mrs. Hopkins explained that the projects have not been chosen yet, but the list she has are housing rehab, handicap accessible curbs, Geale street sewer project, housing demolition, Titusville Senior project, Southside street reconstruction, TOP building demolition, and Administration. Mike Allyn states that the total of the projects is in excess of over $100,000 of the city’s allocation. The city will have to choose which projects to eliminate. The city will pass its own resolution. Mrs. Hopkins explained the project costs - there is $50,000 for housing rehab. Only two homes will be done. The handicap accessible curbs, $25,000 for this year and $25,000 from last year’s. So we will do as much as we can with the combined monies. The storm sewer project is for Geale Street, where is a lot of water run-off. The Senior Center project will be for handicap restrooms, ramps, and doors. The $55,000 from CDBG will be added to a DCNR application to get the project done. The southside paving is for sections of Bloss Street and South Franklin, to get as much done as the money allows us. The streets can’t just be paved; they need milling and some reconstruction done also. The TOP Building demolition $100,000, which will be for building 88 and 95. Due to the asbestos, the bids came in way over the budget, so this is being put back in the agenda for consideration. And the $66,500 for administrative fees which include audit and preagreement. Mr. Allyn explained that the scope of the work was dramatically reduced due to the fact that city workers will be doing a number of the projects. If the projects were sent out to bid by contractors, we would be way over budget. The cost that we have is basically for materials only.
On a motion from Mr. Fledderman and a second from Mrs. Ruot, resolution was passed as presented. Motion Carried.
5. Public Comments:
There were no public comments at this time.
6. Other Business: . 6.1 HOME Program Platts Back to Basics $21,919.00
Mrs. Hopkins explained that Mike Platt is the general contractor for the HOME houses. The bill is for electrical work, furnaces, doors, and windows on the three homes. Mrs. Hopkins hopes to put more houses out to bid in the coming weeks. Mr. Carter asked if this is 2004 CDBG, to which Mrs. Hopkins answered no. She further explained the HOME program is for homes that are outside city limits.
On a motion from Mr. Nystrom and a second from Mr. Edwards, the bill was approved for payment as presented. Motion carried.
Mr. Nystrom stated that there is currently a vacancy on the board for the office of Secretary. Mr. Allyn asked Mr. Shuffstall how we handle the nominations. Mr. Shuffstall explained that we can have a nomination motion.
For the vacancy of Secretary, Mr. Carter asked for any nominations. Mr. Fledderman nominated Mr. Edwards to fill vacancy. With a second motion from Mr. Nystrom, Motion carried, Mr. Edwards is appointed the new Secretary. This left a vacancy in the Assistant Secretary/Treasurer position. Mr. Carter asked for nominations for Assistant Secretary/Treasurer. Mr. Nystom nominated Mrs. Ruot. With a second motion from Mr. Fledderman, motion carried, Mrs. Ruot is the appointed Assistant Secretary/Treasurer.
7. Adjournment:
Mr. Carter asked for a motion for adjournment. Mr. Fledderman made said motion, Mr. Edwards seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 12:25 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Jamie L Walters Recording Secretary
Jon N. Edwards Board Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
Pursuant to due and proper notice in accordance with the Bylaws of the Authority accidence with the Bylaws of the Authority and Statures of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Board of Directors of the Titusville Redevelopment Authority met at 12:00 P.M. Monday, March 7, 2005, at the offices of the Titusville Redevelopment Authority, 144 W. Spring Street, Titusville, Pennsylvania. Present were: Mr. Joseph Carter – Chairman, Mr. James Nystrom – Treasurer, Mr. Jon Edwards – Secretary, Mrs. Char Ruot – Asst Secretary/Treasurer, Mrs. Carol Powell – Authority Solicitor, Mr. Michael Allyn - TRA Executive Director, Mr. James Becker – Business Outreach, Ms. Jamie Walters – TRA Staff Secretary, Mr. Anthony Nasralla- Former TRA Board Secretary
Mr. Carter called the meeting to order at 12:05 P.M.
1. With a motion from Mr. Nystrom and a second from Mrs. Ruot, the Minutes from February 7, 2005, and the Treasurer’s Reports from January 31, 2005 were accepted as presented.
2. Bills and Communications:
Bills: Mr. Allyn explained the bills that were presented. Item 2.1 is for the ongoing Wetland Delineation. Item 2.2 is for the National City Line of Credit, which Mr. Allyn stated, we are on the schedule with the State to do a close out on this. This is for the Capital Budget Project on Building #52. The project has been done. There is a 10% contractual holdback on this until the State does their final inspection and audit.
2.1 Civil & Environmental Consultants – Wetland Delineation $ 213.34 2.2 National City Bank – Capital Budget Line of Credit $ 27.35
Total $ 240.69
On a motion from Mr. Edwards and a second from Mr. Nystrom, the bills were approved for payment as presented. Motion Carried.
3. Old Business:
4. New Business:
4.1 Adoption of Resolution 03-05 - New Signature Cards for National City Bank Accounts 4.2 Adoption of Resolution 04-05- New Signature Cards for Northwest Savings Bank Accounts
Mr. Allyn asked Mrs. Powell if we could adopt both resolutions under one motion, being they are the same signatures, just two different banks, to which Mrs. Powell said yes. Mr. Allyn said that the new signature cards are needed due to the fact that there are different officers of the board.
With a motion from Mr. Edwards to adopt both, and a second from Mrs. Ruot, adoption of resolutions 03-05 and 04-05 were approved. Motion carried.
4.3 Supporting Community Development –CDBG Letter
Mr. Allyn explained that he included this in the agenda for the minutes to show that we are up to date on the happenings with the CDBG proposed changes. Mr. Allyn said this is a letter that was sent out to Congressional members to sign and support the CDBG program. Mr. Allyn said that next week he will be going to Washington and will speak with Senators, and do his lobbying for CDBG. Mr. Carter wanted a motion to send a letter in support of the CDBG Program.
With a motion from Mr. Nystrom and a second from Mr. Edwards, recommendation to send letter in support of CDBG, motion carried.
4.4 TRA Presentation
Mr. Carter presented Mr. Nasralla with a plaque for his years of dedication and enhancement of the Titusville Area and the Titusville Redevelopment Authority. Mr. Nasralla replied with a thank you.
5. Public Comments:
Mr. Nasralla at this time stated, “You are all doing a great job, keep it up.”
6. Other Business: . 6.1 HOME Program Platts Back to Basics $12,045.00
Mr. Allyn explained that this is a partial payment for one of the homes under the HOME program.
With a motion from Mr. Nystrom and a second from Mrs. Ruot, the bill was approved for payment. Motion carried.
7. Adjournment:
Mr. Carter asked for a motion for adjournment. Mr. Nystrom made said motion, Mr. Edwards seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 12:22 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Jamie L Walters Recording Secretary
Jon N. Edwards Board Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
Pursuant to due and proper notice in accordance with the Bylaws of the Authority accidence with the Bylaws of the Authority and Statures of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Board of Directors of the Titusville Redevelopment Authority met at 12:00 P.M. Monday, January 9, 2006, at Towne Square, 4th Floor Board Room, 110 West Spring Street, Titusville, Pennsylvania. Present were: Mr. Joseph Carter – Chairman, Mrs. Char Ruot – Secretary, Mr. Jon Edwards – Treasurer, Mr. Steve Coleman – Assistant Secretary/Treasurer, Mr. Bud Shuffstall – Authority Solicitor, Mr. J. Michael Allyn - TRA Executive Director, Mr. James Becker – Business Outreach Coordinator, Mrs. Kathy Hopkins – TRA Financial Coordinator, Mrs. Renea Howe - TRA Secretary, Brian Sanford – Mayor of Titusville, and Lynn Cochran – Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Carter called the meeting to order at 12:10 p.m.
Bills: 2.1 Lukasiak Construction – Towne Square Construction $ 4,919.10 2.2 Henderson Electric – EDI Project $ 829.15 Total: $ 5,748.28
Mr. Allyn explained that the payment to Lukasiak Construction was the final payment for the construction work at Towne Square. The payment to Henderson Electric was for the installation of electronic equipment at Towne Square. This was not under the existing contract for electrical work in the construction phase of Towne Square. This payment was under a new contract for the teleconferencing equipment.
On a motion by Mr. Coleman and a second by Mr. Edwards, the bills were approved for payment as presented. Motion carried.
Project Updates: 3.1 Titusville Opportunity Park Update
Mr. Allyn explained all areas of this project are completed except for the electric metering system, which is being done by Keystone Electric. The final connections for this system have not yet been made. Square D has made many attempts to finalize this project, but there still doesn’t seem to be any answer as to why it isn’t completed. At this time, we are waiting for new parts to come in that are needed to connect the system.
Mr. Becker stated that Webco has officially moved out of Opportunity Park and will spend three days cleaning the floors for the final inspection. Mr. Becker also stated that there are many different advertisements for the spaces available at the Park and there also has been some interest shown for these spaces.
3.2 Lutheran Service Society Purchase of Tract 3 Rockwood Estate
Mr. Allyn explained the obstacles holding this process back have been overcome, and we are now moving towards closing on the sale of the property. 3.3 Bid for Monroe Street Lot
Mr. Allyn stated the City and the School District have granted tax forgiveness for the property and negotiations are still trying to be made with the County. This will be the final attempt with the County to resolve the past due taxes. If the County does not forgive these taxes, the new information will be forwarded to Mr. Schneider, and at that time, he will have to make a decision regarding his bid on the property.
4. New Business:
4.1 Inter-Agency Protocol
Mr. Allyn explained that this is draft proposal, which provides a structural procedure to service and share ‘leads’ of businesses wishing to locate within the County. Participating Agencies need to adopt this protocol and work together to benefit the entire County. Mr. Allyn asked for the TRA’s approval to enter into this agreement with other agencies.
Mr. Carter asked for a motion to approve this proposal. With a motion made by Mrs. Ruot and a second from Mr. Coleman this was approved as presented. Motion carried.
5. Public Comment:
At this time, Mrs. Cochran from the Chamber of Commerce expressed her thoughts on the proposed Protocol. Mrs. Cochran was very supportive of this agreement and encouraged everyone to support it and look ahead to the benefits it could bring to Titusville. Mayor Sanford also expressed his interest in the proposal and stated from what he has heard about it so far, he is also in agreement of it.
Mayor Sanford asked what TRA’s position was on the County Reassessment. He wanted to know if the Board would be in agreement with them or disagree. The Board stated they would discuss this matter and then present their position to City Council at a later time.
6. Adjournment:
Mr. Carter asked for a motion for adjournment. With a motion from Mr. Edwards and a second from Mrs. Ruot, the meeting was adjourned at 1:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Renea Howe Recording Secretary
Char Ruot Secretary
Pursuant to due and proper notice in accordance with the Bylaws of the Authority accidence with the Bylaws of the Authority and Statures of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Board of Directors of the Titusville Redevelopment Authority met at 12:00 P.M. Monday, April 3, 2006, at Towne Square, 4th Floor Board Room, 110 West Spring Street, Titusville, Pennsylvania. Present were: Mr. Joseph Carter – Chairman, Mr. James Nystrom – Vice-Chairman, Mrs. Char Ruot – Secretary, Mr. Steve Coleman – Assistant Secretary/Treasurer, Mr. Jon Edwards – Treasurer, Mr. J. Michael Allyn - TRA Executive Director, Mr. James Becker – Business Outreach Coordinator, Mrs. Kathy Hopkins – TRA Financial Coordinator, Mrs. Renea Howe - TRA Secretary, Mr. Bud Shuffstall – Authority Solicitor and Mr. Denny Peden – City Council Liaison.
Mr. Carter called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m.
Bills: 2.1 Gerhart Systems –RFA Grant $42,390.00 2.2 Byte Shoppe – EDI Grant $ 385.00 2.3 Platt’s Back to Basic – EDI Grant $ 1,075.00 2.4 RoData, Inc. – EDI Grant $22,273.90 $66,123.90
Mr. Allyn explained the payment to Gerhart Systems was a partial payment for the computerized scale being put in at the transloading facility at Opportunity Park. The payment to the Byte Shoppe was for the connection of the telecommunications equipment to the internet. The payment to Platt’s Back to Basic was for the cables to be run to all the equipment to make the necessary connections. And the payment to RoData was for the installation and connections of the telecommunications equipment at Towne Square.
On a motion by Mr. Coleman and a second by Mrs. Ruot, the bills were approved for payment as presented. Motion carried.
Project Updates: 3.1 Titusville Opportunity Park Update
Mr. Allyn explained the transloading facility at Opportunity Park should be completed by the end of the week. The installation of the new switch is almost complete and after it is finished the rest of the project should move along rather quickly.
Mr. Allyn explains the ongoing problems with Keystone Electric and the metering system are continuing. Mr. Allyn and Mrs. Hopkins talked with the engineers and expressed that they do not feel Keystone is capable of correcting the problems. Keystone is once again claiming the sending units are not working properly and these units are supposed to be brand new. Mr. Allyn stated he wanted the manufacturer of the equipment to supply us with a technician to correct it or we would be forced to draw on the Performance Bond. At that time, we would have to find another company to come and complete the project.
Mr. Allyn state the Polamco Building is almost down. The steel beams are still standing and after they come down, we will be able to have the bricks removed and the fence restored along the school property.
4. New Business:
4.1 CDBG Engineering Firm RFP
Mr. Allyn explained the Redevelopment Authority has put out a request for proposals for an engineering firm. TRA traditionally has used the City Engineer for CDBG projects, but since the City no longer has an engineer on staff nor a firm for city projects, we are asking for proposals from engineering firms for CDBG projects already approved as well as to provide some pre-engineering for future applications. The bid opening is scheduled for Monday, April 17th at 2:00 p.m.
4.2 CDBG Fair Housing Resolution from City
Mrs. Hopkins explained she received a call from DCED, asking that we have the City pass a new Fair Housing Resolution to be included with the 2006 CDBG application. The last time this Resolution was passed was in 1989. After the new Resolution is passed for this year, this process is to continue every year by City Council. Mrs. Hopkins stated she would be attending City Council’s Work Session on April 3 to present the new Resolution for this year and then also attending the Council Meeting on April 10 to get the Resolution passed.
4.3 Adoption of Resolution 03-06 – Grand Valley Manufacturing New Communities Application Approval
Mr. Becker explained this resolution is for Grand Valley to be able to purchase new machinery, which will allow an increase in their contract capabilities.
Mr. Carter asked for a motion to approve Resolution 03-06. With a motion made by Mr. Edwards and a second by Mr. Nystrom, this resolution was approved as presented. Motion carried.
4.4 Adoption of Resolution 04-06 – Titusville Dairy Products Company New Communities Application Approval
Mr. Becker explained this resolution is for the Titusville Dairy to be able to make facility upgrades.
Mr. Carter asked for a motion to approve Resolution 04-06. With a motion made by Mr. Coleman and a second by Mrs. Ruot, the resolution was approved as presented. Motion carried.
4.5 Adoption of Resolution 05-06 – Great Eastern Cutlery New Communities Application Approval
Mr. Becker explained this resolution is for Great Eastern Cutlery to be able to do building renovations and upgrades.
Mr. Carter asked for a motion to approve Resolution 05-06. With a motion made by Mr. Nystrom and a second by Mr. Coleman, the resolution was approved as presented. Motion carried.
5. Other Business:
Concurrence of Housing Rehabilitation Payments: 6.1 2004 CDBG Platt’s Back to Basic $ 575.00 6.2 2004 CDBG T&T Contracting $ 600.00 Total $1,175.00
Mrs. Hopkins explained these payments are to cover the contractor’s cost for the lead base paint clean-up, also noting that both houses passed the lead base paint clearance testing.
Mr. Carter asked for a motion to approve these payments. With a motion by Mr. Edwards and second by Mrs. Ruot, the bills were approved for payment as presented. Motion carried.
6. Adjournment:
Mr. Carter asked for a motion for adjournment. With a motion from Mr. Nystrom and a second by Mr. Coleman, the meeting was adjourned at 12:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Renea Howe Recording Secretary
Char Ruot Secretary
CDBG Project Updates
TOP Demolition – work is progressing through slowly on the building demolition. The EADS Group is working on getting the bid documents prepared for the brick crushing and transformer demolition packages.
South Perry Street Storm Sewer Project – this will be the number one priority for the new engineering firm to get out to bid. Several issues to be addressed with this project are:
The paving portion of this project will be put in with the other paving projects in order to get a better price.
Handicap Accessible Curbs – this will be the number two priority to get this project out to bid. Five intersections remain to be done.
The Southside Street Reconstruction Project - will be put out to bid with the other paving projects on South Perry Street and West Elm Street. West Elm is in the 2006 application and we are awaiting approval.
The Geale Street Storm Sewer Project - will need to be engineered. The work will most likely be done using public works department employees unless the public works director feels that it should be contracted out.
The Burgess Park Playground Project and the Titusville Senior Center Building Project - are awaiting the city’s DCNR application approval.
Housing Rehab – two houses have just been completed using 2004 funds. Several more should be completed by this fall.
Housing Demolition – there are no units that have been identified as ready for demolition by the city’s building inspector. I have been in contact with Crawford County to see if there are any properties that have gone through sheriff’s sale and are sitting vacant that may qualify for demolition. We need to get this money spent soon, or we may need to do a budget revision so we don’t run into a timeliness issue.
Pursuant to due and proper notice in accordance with the Bylaws of the Authority accidence with the Bylaws of the Authority and Statures of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Board of Directors of the Titusville Redevelopment Authority met at 12:00 P.M. Monday, July 3, 2006, at the offices of the Titusville Redevelopment Authority, 110 W. Spring Street, Titusville, Pennsylvania. Present were: Mr. Joseph Carter – Chairman, Mr. James Nystrom- Vice-Chairman, Mr. Jon Edwards-Treasurer, Mrs. Char Ruot - Secretary, Mr. Steve Coleman – Asst. Secretary/Treasurer, Mr. Michael Allyn-TRA Executive Director, Mrs. Kathy Hopkins-TRA Financial Coordinator, Mr. James Becker-TRA Outreach Coordinator, Mrs. Renea Howe - Staff Secretary, Mr. Bud Shuffstall-TRA Solicitor.
Mr. Bud Shuffstall called the Reorganizational Meeting of the Titusville Redevelopment Authority to order at 12:03 P.M.
1. New Business
Board Reorganization: Mr. Shuffstall entertained a motion for nominations for the slate of officers. Mr. Edwards, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, made a motion that Joseph Carter remain as Chairman, James Nystrom as Vice Chairman, Jon Edwards as Treasurer, Char Ruot as Secretary, and Steve Coleman as Asst. Secretary/Treasurer. There was a second motion made by Mrs. Ruot. Mr. Shuffstall called for the vote from the board members. The slate of officers for the Board of the Titusville Redevelopment Authority was approved.
No other new business was presented at this time.
2. Public Comments:
There were no public comments at this time.
3. Adjournment:
Mr. Shuffstall asked for a motion of adjournment. Mr. Nystrom made said motion, Mr. Coleman seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 12:07 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Renea Howe Recording Secretary
Jon N. Edwards Board Treasurer
Pursuant to due and proper notice in accordance with the Bylaws of the Authority accidence with the Bylaws of the Authority and Statures of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Board of Directors of the Titusville Redevelopment Authority met at 12:00 P.M. Monday, July 3, 2006, at Towne Square, 4th Floor Board Room, 110 West Spring Street, Titusville, Pennsylvania. Present were: Mr. Joseph Carter – Chairman, Mr. James Nystrom – Vice-Chairman, Mrs. Char Ruot – Secretary, Mr. Jon Edwards – Treasurer, Mr. Steve Coleman – Assistant Secretary/Treasurer, Mr. J. Michael Allyn - TRA Executive Director, Mr. James Becker – Business Outreach Coordinator, Mrs. Kathy Hopkins – TRA Financial Coordinator, Mrs. Renea Howe - TRA Secretary, and Mr. Bud Shuffstall – Authority Solicitor.
Mr. Carter called the meeting to order at 12:07 p.m.
Bills:
2.1 RoData, Inc. – EDI Grant $5,717.51
Mr. Allyn explained the payment to RoData, Inc. is the final payment for the teleconferencing equipment located in the Conference Center.
On a motion by Mr. Nystrom and a second by Mr. Coleman, the bill was approved for payment as presented. Motion carried.
Communications:
2.2 Solicitor’s Letter regarding an outstanding Loan.
Mr. Shuffstall deferred further explanation until the Executive Session.
Project Updates:
3.1 Titusville Opportunity Park Update
Mr. Allyn explained Keystone Electric is still trying to resolve the problems with the new gas and electric metering system. He also stated that legal action may be discussed in the Executive Session.
Mr. Becker stated Biltz Construction now has the northern end of the Polamco building down. The clean-up process should be completed within a few weeks and the demolition project will be finalized.
4. New Business:
4.1 Adoption of Resolution 06-06 – Alturnamats New Communities Application Approval
Mr. Becker explained this resolution is so the sale of Alturnamats, to Michael Gierlach, can be made possible. The sale of this company to a local investor will enable the jobs to remain in the area.
Mr. Carter asked for a motion to approve Resolution 06-06. With a motion made by Mr. Edwards and second by Mrs. Ruot, the Resolution was approved as presented. Motion carried, with an abstention vote from Mr. Coleman due to conflict of interest.
4.2 Adoption of Resolution 07-06 – Roser Technologies New Communities Application Approval
Mr. Becker explained this resolution is for the sale of ESM to Roser Technologies. The sale of this company will also enable the jobs to remain in the area.
Mr. Carter asked for a motion to approve Resolution 07-06. With a motion made by Mr. Nystsrom and a second by Mr. Edwards, the Resolution was approved as presented. Motion carried.
4.3 2003 CDBG TOP Demolition Project – Results of Bid Openings for Brick Crushing and Transformer Disposal
Mrs. Hopkins explained we received two bids for the transformer disposal and one bid for the brick crushing. The low bidder for the transformer disposal was Clean Harbors for $1.00 and the second bid was from Sunpro for $19,240.00. Mrs. Hopkins recommended accepting the bid from Clean Harbors for $1.00 for the transformer disposal.
Mr. Carter asked for a motion to accept this recommendation. With a motion made by Mr. Coleman and a second by Mr. Nystrom, this recommendation was accepted. Motion carried.
Mrs. Hopkins stated the only bid received for the brick crushing was from Bert Klapec, Inc. for $41,440.00. Mrs. Hopkins recommended accepting the bid from Bert Klapec, Inc. for $41,440.00 to do the brick crushing.
Mr. Carter asked for a motion to accept this recommendation. With a motion made by Mr. Edwards and a second by Mr. Coleman, this recommendation was accepted. Motion carried, but with an abstention vote by Mr. Nystrom.
4.4 Approval of Budget for Fiscal Year 2006-2007
Mrs. Hopkins presented the draft budget for the Fiscal Year 2006-2007. After a brief discussion, there was a motion made by Mr. Nystrom, to continue paying the everyday bills and postpone the approval of the budget until the figures are finalized. A second motion was made by Mrs. Ruot. Motion carried.
5. Adjournment:
Mr. Carter asked for a motion for adjournment. With a motion from Mr. Edwards, the meeting was adjourned at 12:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Renea Howe Recording Secretary
Char Ruot Secretary |
