MHDDA Regular Meeting

MHDDA Regular Meeting Madison Heights, Michigan November 20, 2025 A MHDDA Regular Meeting was held on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM at Library - Flex Space, 240 W. 13 Mile Rd. PRESENT Member Rickey Busler Mayor Corey Haines Member Gerry Hambright Chair Yousif Jarbo Member Joseph Keys Member Melissa Marsh Member Lenea Renshaw Member Michael Sheppard Member Marija Ujkic Vice -Chair Michael Van Buren ABSENT Member Gordon Davignon Member Joe Marando OTHERS PRESENT Community and Economic Development Director Giles Tucker Chair Jarbo welcomed newly elected Mayor Corey Haines to the DDA board. He also expressed thanks to out-going Mayor Rosyln Grafstein for her work and dedication to the city. DDA-25-21. Excuse Members. Motion to excuse members Davignon and Marando from today’s meeting. Motion made by Member Marsh, Seconded by Member Van Buren. Voting Yea: Member Busler, Mayor Haines, Member Hambright, Chair Jarbo, Member Keys, Member Marsh, Member Renshaw, Member Sheppard, Member Ujkic, Vice -Chair Van Buren Absent: Member Davignon, Member Marando Motion carried. DDA-25-22. Minutes. Motion to approve the MHDDA meeting minutes of October 23, 2025, as printed. Motion made by Member Marsh, Seconded by Member Busler. 1 DDA 11-20-25  Voting Yea: Member Busler, Mayor Haines, Member Hambright, Chair Jarbo, Member Keys, Member Marsh, Member Renshaw, Member Sheppard, Member Ujkic, Vice -Chair Van Buren Absent: Member Davignon, Member Marando Motion carried. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC There were no members of the public wishing to speak. Finance Report CED Director Tucker noted that there were not any notable expenses from our October 23rd meeting. Other significant expenses include our last payment towards the 11 Mile Streetscape, and $4,800 upon completion of the sprinkler system replacement for 551 E 11 Mile Rd. MHHP Q3 Quarterly Report CED Director Tucker noted that MHHP Chamber Executive Director Linda Williams was unable to attend due to a conflict with a scheduled Chamber meeting. He highlighted her submitted quarterly report, including workforce development meetings, assisting with the Downtown Touchdown event, Small Business Saturday Series and promotional videos. Discussion was held on the possibility of re-evaluating whether the DDA should continue the contract with the MHHP Chamber at the current funding level and measuring the DDA's return on their investment. Staff will report back to the board with a list of possible achievables to focus tasks that are desired by the DDA and will give the board the ability to have measurables. 11 Mile Streetscape Update CED Director Tucker provided the following update:  The sprinkler repair was completed at 551 E. 11 Mile Road.  Financial reporting is due at the end of December.  Holiday decorations are up.  DPS is resetting the clock tower. He will report back on the cost of repairing the clock and tower as well as other alternative options for this area.  Snow letters were sent out reminding businesses of their responsibilities with snowfalls.  A SEMCOG grant was submitted for traffic calming and pedestrian safety features; award notifications are expected in December  Mitch's Prints is submitted a sign and facade grant application and has expressed interest in commissioning a mural on his building  Revised DDA By-laws are being submitted to City Council for approval. The revision removes the limit of two full terms for DDA board members. 2 DDA 11-20-25  Bollards in the streetscape were painted yellow on Lorenz with the remainder to be evaluated in the sprint; parking lot striping is starting. 5. Digital Marketing Program- 1 Vision Media DDA-25-23. 1 Vison Media Contract Termination. Motion to terminate the agreement with 1 Vision Media to produce promotional videos for businesses in the DDA due to no further interest. Motion made by Vice -Chair Van Buren, Seconded by Member Busler. Voting Yea: Member Busler, Mayor Haines, Member Hambright, Chair Jarbo, Member Keys, Member Marsh, Member Renshaw, Member Sheppard, Member Ujkic, Vice -Chair Van Buren Absent: Member Davignon, Member Marando Motion carried. DDA-25-24. New Board Member Recommendation - Lourdes Osorio-Lorenzo. Motion to recommend Lourdes Osorio-Lorenzo to the Mayor for an appointment to the vacancy on the Downtown Development/Brownfield Redevelopment Authorities. Motion made by Member Sheppard, Seconded by Vice -Chair Van Buren. Voting Yea: Member Busler, Mayor Haines, Member Hambright, Chair Jarbo, Member Keys, Member Marsh, Member Renshaw, Member Sheppard, Member Ujkic, Vice -Chair Van Buren Absent: Member Davignon, Member Marando Motion carried. DDA-25-25. 2026 Meeting Dates. Motion to approve the following meeting dates for 2026: Regular DDA Meeting Dates January 15 February 19 June 18 November 19 Informational DDA Meeting Dates June 18 November 19 DDA/BRA Joint Meeting Dates April 16 August 20 3 DDA 11-20-25  Motion made by Vice -Chair Van Buren, Seconded by Member Sheppard. Voting Yea: Member Busler, Mayor Haines, Member Hambright, Chair Jarbo, Member Keys, Member Marsh, Member Renshaw, Member Sheppard, Member Ujkic, Vice -Chair Van Buren Absent: Member Davignon, Member Marando Motion carried. ROUND TABLE: Member Busler stated on February 3, 2026 there will be a fundraiser for the Animal Shelter at the Coach. 10% of the food sales will be donated to the fundraiser. CED Director Tucker stated that a small group of representatives from the City's development boards will be forming a committee to provide input to the Master Plan. Please let him know if you are interested in serving on this committee. Chair Jarbo again welcomed Mayor Haines to the board and wished everyone Happy Holidays. ADJOURNMENT: Having no further business, Chair Jarbo adjourned the meeting at 9:05 a.m. 4 DDA 11-20-25