Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
Regular MeetingManistee, MI · August 2, 2016
Minutes
MANISTEE CITY BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
70 Maple Street
Manistee, MI 49660
MEETING MINUTES
August 2, 2016
A meeting of the Manistee City Brownfield Redevelopment Authority was held on August 2, 2016 at 2pm
in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 Maple Street, Manistee, Michigan.
Meeting was called to order at 2:00 pm by Chair Clinton McKinven-Copus
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Meagan Kempf, Donald Kuk, Marlene McBride, Clinton McKinven-Copus, Jeffrey
Stege
Members Absent: W. Frank Beaver, Steve Brower (excused),
Others: T. Eftaxiadis (BRA Consultant), Ed Bradford (BRA Administrator), Denise Blakeslee
(Recording Secretary)
The Authority welcomed new member Meagan Kempf. Denise Blakeslee had a conflict and was unable
to attend the first part of the meeting Ed Bradford acted as recording secretary until Ms. Blakeslee
arrived.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Don Kuk, seconded by Marlene McBride that the agenda be approved as prepared.
With a Voice Vote this motion passed unanimously
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Don Kuk, seconded by Jeff Stege that the minutes of the June 7, 2016 Brownfield
Redevelopment Authority Meeting be approved as prepared.
With a Voice Vote this motion passed unanimously
PUBLC HEARING
None
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NEW BUSINESS
Site Visit – 334 River Street
Members of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority left City hall to perform a site visit at 334 River
Street. On September 7, 2010 the City of Manistee Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approved a
Brownfield Plan for the 334 River Street Redevelopment Project. An Act 381 Work Plan was submitted
on October 5, 2010 which was mostly funded by Petroleum Impacted Sites Assessment Grant BF-
00E44301-0. A summary of the activities include:
o Installation of sheet pilings and several retaining walls in the NE and NW portions of the
building as required for the excavation and removal of contaminated soils and waste under
the building.
o Excavation, removal, transport and disposal of contaminated and oily soils, and wastes (fly
ash, coal residue, sawdust, cinders and foundry sand) from numerous locations under the
building.
o Disposal of asbestos debris from the building basement.
o Removal of boiler, condensers, furnace and oily piping systems throughout the
building.
o Removal, disposal and replacement of former garage oil-saturated wood floors, timber beam
sleepers and wood sheathing in the NW building.
o Draining of hydraulic hoists (3) and remove hoist concrete bases.
o Grading and compaction of remaining soils at the removal areas, placement of clean fill, and
installation of impermeable membrane caps over the north portion of the NW building and the
north portions of the NE building.
o Installation of vapor barrier and concrete cap over the south portion of the NW building (over
remaining oil-saturated soils).
o Construction of retaining walls and reinforcing shear walls as needed for the demolition of
the NE portion of the building.
o Demolition of roof, walls and structural elements of the NE portion of the building.
o Restoration of neighboring properties impacted by the remediation and demolition
activities.
2015 TIF Capture for 334 River Street
Directors received a memo from Edward Bradford, Brownfield Administrator regarding 334 River Street
Tax Capture (attached). The Directors discussed the project and distribution of funds.
Ms. Blakeslee entered the meeting.
MOTION by Don Kuk, seconded by Marlene McBride that the City of Manistee Brownfield
Redevelopment Authority approves the 2015 distribution of funds for 334 River Street as outlined in the
memo prepared by Brownfield Administrator Ed Bradford dated July 27, 2016 and that $195.51 BRA
Administrative Fee be paid and staff is authorized to reimburse remaining funds.
With a Voice Vote this motion passed unanimously
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Consideration of Fiscal Year 2017 Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Budget
Edward Bradford, Brownfield Administrator presented a budget for Fiscal Year 2017 for consideration
MOTION by Don Kuk, seconded by Meagan Kempf to adopt Fiscal Year 2017 Brownfield Redevelopment
Authority Budget as prepared.
With a Voice Vote this motion passed unanimously
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Approval of Invoices – There were no new invoices.
BRA Financing
Finance Director Ed Bradford reviewed the Balance Sheet and Revenue/Expenditure Report with the
Directors (attached).
MOTION by Don Kuk, seconded by Jeff Stege to approve the Balance Sheet and Revenue/Expenditure
Report as submitted.
With a Voice Vote this motion passed unanimously
Project Update
Finance Director Ed Bradford and T. Eftaxiadis updated the Directors on the Edgewater project.
OLD BUSINESS
Oath of Office/Section 6 Conflict of Interest - Annually the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
members will take an Oath of Office and agree to abide by Section 6 Conflict of Interest of the By-Laws
of the City of Manistee Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.
New Member Meagan Kempf took her Oath of Office and agree to abide by Section 6 Conflict of Interest
of the By-Laws of the City of Manistee Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
None
CORRESPONDENCE
None
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STAFF REPORTS
Ed Bradford, BRA Administrator – City Council will be reviewing the County Brownfield Plan for Joslin
Cove and a Development Agreement for the project at the Council Meeting tomorrow evening.
The next regular meeting of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will be held on September 6,
2016.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Don Kuk, seconded by Marlene McBride that the meeting be adjourned. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Meeting adjourned at 3:40 pm
MANISTEE CITY BROWNFIELD REDEVLOPMENT AUTHORITY
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Denise Blakeslee, Recording Secretary
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Agenda
MANISTEE CITY BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Meeting of August 2, 2016
2 pm - Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 Maple Street,
Manistee, Michigan
AGENDA
I Call to Order
II Roll Call
III Approval of Agenda
At this time the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority can take action to approve the August 2,
2016 agenda.
IV Approval of Minutes
At this time Brownfield Redevelopment Authority can take action to approve the June 7, 2016
meeting minutes.
V Public Hearing
VI New Business
Site Visit – 334 River Street
Members of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will perform a site visit at 334 River Street.
2015 TIF Capture for 334 River Street
Staff will discuss the 2015 TIF Capture for 334 River Street.
At this time the Brownfield Authority could take action to approve 2015 distribution of funds.
Consideration of Fiscal Year 2017 Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Budget
Staff will present a budget for 2017 for consideration
At this time the Brownfield Authority could take action to approve the fiscal year 2017 Brownfield
Redevelopment Authority Budget.
VII Financial Reports
Approval of Invoices
No new invoices
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Financial Statements
Finance Director Ed Bradford will give a financial status update on the Brownfield Redevelopment
Authority Funds.
Project Updates
Staff will update the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority on the status of current projects.
VIII Old Business
Oath of Office/Section 6 Conflict of Interest
Annually the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority members will take an Oath of Office and agree
to abide by Section 6 Conflict of Interest of the By-Laws of the City of Manistee Brownfield
Redevelopment Authority.
At this time the members of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority who previously have not
taken their Oath of Office will their oath and agree to abide by Section 6 Conflict of Interest of the
By-Laws of the City of Manistee Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.
IX Public Comments and Communications
At this time the Chair will ask if there are any public comments.
X Correspondence
At this time the Chair will ask if any correspondence has been received to be read into the record.
XI Staff Reports
At this time the Chair will ask Staff for their report.
XII Members Discussion
At this time the Chair will ask members of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority if they have
any items they want to discuss.
XIII Adjournment
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Planning & Zoning
231.398.2805
Fax 231.723-1546
MEMORANDUM www.manisteemi.gov
TO: Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Directors
FROM: Denise Blakeslee, Planning & Zoning Administrator
DATE: July 27, 2016
RE: August Meeting
The next meeting of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting will be on Tuesday, August 2,
2016. We will welcome new member Meagan Kempf!
The meeting will begin at City Hall at 2 pm and after the meeting is called to order and approval of
agenda and minutes is completed, you will be leaving for a Site Visit of 334 River Street. This site visit
will also be attended by members of the Historic District Commission. Plans are to walk down to the
site, individuals may drive down to the site if needed.
After the site visit is over, you will return to City Hall to complete the rest of the meeting.
If you are unable to attend the meeting please call me at 398.2805.
MANISTEE CITY BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
70 Maple Street
Manistee, MI 49660
MEETING MINUTES
June 7, 2016
A meeting of the Manistee City Brownfield Redevelopment Authority was held on June 7, 2016 at 2pm
in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 Maple Street, Manistee, Michigan.
Meeting was called to order at 2:00 pm by Vice Chair Don Kuk
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Steve Brower, Donald Kuk, Marlene McBride, Jeffrey Stege
Members Absent: W. Frank Beaver (excused), Dave Carlson Clinton McKinven-Copus (excused)
Others: T. Eftaxiadis (BRA Consultant), Ed Bradford (BRA Administrator), Denise Blakeslee
(BRA Recording Secretary)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Steve Brower, seconded by Jeff Stege that the agenda be approved as prepared.
With a Voice Vote this motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Steve Brower, seconded by Marlene McBride that the minutes of the February 9, 2016
Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting be approved as prepared.
With a Voice Vote this motion passed unanimously.
PUBLC HEARING
None
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Approval of Invoices
Approval of Invoices – Members reviewed the summary of paid invoices.
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VENDOR NAME DATE INVOICE INVOICE SERVICE DESCRIPTION
NUMBER AMOUNT
Eftaxiadis Consulting 1/18/16 CMBRA-1412 510.00 Misc. Technical Services; H&K
Inc. Redevelopment Assistance; 318
River Street Redevelopment
Assistance
Eftaxiadis Consulting 3/2/16 CMBRA-1602 807.50 Misc. Technical Services; H&K
Inc. Redevelopment; 305 River Street
Redevelopment; Joslin Cove TIF
Mgmt; 334 River Street TIF Mgmt
TOTAL: $1,317.50
MOTION by Marlene McBride, seconded by Jeff Stege to approve previously paid invoices.
With a Voice Vote this motion passed unanimously.
BRA Financing
BRA Administrator Ed Bradford reviewed the Balance Sheet and Revenue/Expenditure Report with the
Directors (attached). He noted that he needs to further review the Real and Personal Property tax
portion of the Revenue/Expenditure Report.
MOTION by Steve Brower, seconded by Jeff Stege to approve the Balance Sheet and
Revenue/Expenditure Report and that Ed Bradford will further review the Real and Personal Property
tax portion of the Revenue/Expenditure Report and report back to the Directors.
With a Voice Vote this motion passed unanimously
NEW BUSINESS
Review of Responsibilities – South Washington Area Redevelopment Project
Ed Bradford and T. Eftaxiadis discussed the responsibilities of the City of Manistee Brownfield
Redevelopment Authority as well as those of the City and the Private Developer as detailed in the
Development and Reimbursement Agreement (D&RA) for the South Washington Area Redevelopment
Project. Discussion focused around the following portions of the agreement:
2.1 (a) Owner initiates River Parc Place (RRP) construction w/i 3 months of singed D&RA
2.1 (b) Owner initiates North Channel Outlet (NCO) construction w/i 6 months of RPP completion
2.1 (c) Owner initiates Short Street Retaining Wall construction w/i 3 months of signed D&RA
2.1 (e) City initiates waters supply, sidewalk and curb cuts construction w/i 3 months of signed D&RA
2.1 (f) City initiates sanitary sewer construction w/i 3 months of Owner initiation of Phase III
2.4 (a) CMBRA, MDEQ, MSF approval of Act 381 Work Plan
2.7 CMBRA access to Owner and City properties and work
2.8 OPRA abatement award by City for NCO
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3.2 (g) Public easement agreements by City/Owner
3.2. (i) Zoning approvals for City and Owner developments
4.3 CMBRA retaining of “contract manager”
5.1. (a) Approval by CMBRA of City and Owner project budgets prior to work commencement
5.1. (b) Submittal of City and Owner expenses for CMBRA approval w/i one year of expenditure
T. Eftaxiadis entered the meeting 2:20 pm
6.6 City and Owner provide CMBRA with Contractor’s non-employee statement
6.9 City and Owner provide CMBRA waste disposal manifests
6.11 City and Owner provide CMBRA with Contractor’s insurance policies
6.12 City and Owner provide CMBRA with Contractor’s indemnification statements
Mr. Bradford and Mr. Eftaxiadis discussed section 5.1 (a) of the agreement in more detail with the
Directors and asked if the process could be expedited by appointing Mr. Bradford to review the budget
against the 381 Work Plan and then report/submit the information to the directors at the next regular
meeting. This would eliminate the need to hold special meetings.
MOTION by Jeff Stege, seconded by Marlene McBride that the City of Manistee Brownfield
Redevelopment Authority delegates to Ed Bradford to review the budget against the 381 Work Plan as
required under Section 5.1 (a) of the Development & Reimbursement Agreement and report back to the
Directors at the next regular meeting.
With a Voice Vote this motion passed unanimously
Steve Brower left the meeting at 2:30 pm
Project Update
T. Eftaxiadis spoke to the Directors about Edgewater (f.k.a. River Parc). The contractor has mobilized,
and any work that can be done not related to the grant, will begin this week. Both he and Mr. Bradford
will be giving their annual report to City Council this evening; he reviewed the presentation with the
Directors.
Ed Bradford spoke to the Directors about the Joslin Cove Brownfield project. This project started under
a County Brownfield Plan, with Development Agreements between the Developer and the County BRA,
as well as between the Developer and the City. A meeting was held this past week to discuss the process
of amending the Brownfield plan and negotiating a new Development Agreement between the City,
Developer and County RA.
OLD BUSINESS
Oath of Office/Section 6 Conflict of Interest - Director Stege took the Oath of Office and agreed to
abide by Section 6 Conflict of Interest of the Bylaws of the City of Manistee Brownfield Redevelopment
Authority.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
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None
CORRESPONDENCE
None
STAFF REPORTS
Denise Blakeslee, Recording Secretary – has contacted Jim Mathews about his project and working on
scheduling a walk through. Members of the BRA will be invited.
The next regular meeting of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will be held on July 5, 2016.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Marlene McBride, seconded by Jeff Stege that the meeting be adjourned. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Meeting adjourned at 3:04 pm
MANISTEE CITY BROWNFIELD REDEVLOPMENT AUTHORITY
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Denise J. Blakeslee, Recording Secretary
City of Manistee Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
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City of Manistee
2016-2017 Budget
Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
243 Brownfield Authority Actual Actual Budget Projected Proposed
2014 2015 2016 2016 2017 Notes
402.000 Real & Personal Property Tax $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
501.000 Federal Grant 0 0 0 0 0
539.000 State Grants 44,128 0 0 0 0
626.000 Charge for Service 0 0 8,000 0 3,000 Various applicants
676.000 Reimbursement 9,140 9,140 9,140 9,140 9,140 American Materials loan
699.000 Operating Transfer In 245 0 0 0 0
Total Revenues $53,513 $9,140 $17,140 $9,140 $12,140
000 Brownfield Authority
728.000 Operating Expense $0 $0 $0 $75 100
799.000 Miscellaneous Expense $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
801.000 Professional Services 2,210 5,601 12,000 11,189 5,000 Eftaxiadis, LLC (various)
820.000 Administration 0 0 4,000 0 4,000 City staff time
860.000 Travel & Training Expense 0 0 0 0 0
900.000 Printing & Publishing 0 112 200 112 200
970.000 Capital Outlay 0 0 0 0 0
999.000 Transfer Out 0 0 0 0 0
Subtotal Brownfield Authority $2,210 $5,714 $16,200 $11,301 $9,200
691 MDEQ Loan
799.000 Miscellaneous Expense $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
990.000 American Materials Loan 9,140 9,140 9,140 9,140 9,140 American Materials loan
801.000 Professional Services 0 0 0 0 0
820.000 Administration 0 0 0 0 0
860.000 Travel & Training Expense 0 0 0 0 0
900.000 Printing & Publishing 0 0 0 0 0
970.000 Capital Outlay 0 0 0 0 0
999.000 Transfer Out 0 0 0 0 0
Subtotal Brownfield Authority $9,140 $9,140 $9,140 $9,140 $9,140
334 River Street
799.000 Miscellaneous Expense $0 $0 $0 $0
801.000 Professional Services 14,615 0 0 0
820.000 Administration 0 0 0 0
860.000 Travel & Training Expense 0 0 0 0
900.000 Printing & Publishing 0 0 0 0
970.000 Capital Outlay 0 0 0 0
Subtotal 334 River Street $14,615 $0 $0 $0
Total Expenses $25,965 $25,340 $20,441 $18,340
TOTAL BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT $27,548 -$8,200 -$11,301 -$6,200
Beginning Fund Balance $8,215 $35,763 $30,050 $18,748
Projected Ending Fund Balance $35,763 $30,050 $18,748 $12,548
REVENUE/EXPENDITURE REPORT
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For the Period: 7/1/2015 to 6/30/2016 Original Bud. Amended Bud. YTD Actual CURR MTH Encumb. YTD UnencBal % Bud
Fund: 243 - BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHO
Revenues
Dept: 000
402.000 Real & Personal Property Tax 0.00 0.00 339.26 0.00 0.00 -339.26 0.0
485.000 Permits 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0
501.000 Federal Grant 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0
539.000 State Grant Revenue 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0
626.000 Charge for Service 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0
664.000 Interest Income 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0
676.000 Reimbursement 0.00 0.00 9,140.09 0.00 0.00 -9,140.09 0.0
699.000 Transfers In 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0
Dept: 000 0.00 0.00 9,479.35 0.00 0.00 -9,479.35 0.0
Revenues 0.00 0.00 9,479.35 0.00 0.00 -9,479.35 0.0
Expenditures
Dept: 000
728.000 SUPPLIES - Operating 0.00 0.00 74.65 39.95 0.00 -74.65 0.0
799.000 Miscellaneous Expense 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0
801.000 Professional Services 0.00 0.00 11,189.00 0.00 0.00 -11,189.00 0.0
820.000 Administration 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0
900.000 Printing & Publishing 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0
970.000 Capital Outlay - under $5,000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0
999.000 Transfers Out 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0
Dept: 000 0.00 0.00 11,263.65 39.95 0.00 -11,263.65 0.0
Dept: 691 MDEQ Loan
801.000 Professional Services 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0
964.000 Refunds 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0
990.000 American Materials MDEQ Loan 0.00 0.00 9,140.09 0.00 0.00 -9,140.09 0.0
MDEQ Loan 0.00 0.00 9,140.09 0.00 0.00 -9,140.09 0.0
Dept: 692 MDEQ Grant
801.000 Professional Services 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0
MDEQ Grant 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0
Dept: 693 334 River St Grant
801.000 Professional Services 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0
334 River St Grant 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0
Expenditures 0.00 0.00 20,403.74 39.95 0.00 -20,403.74 0.0
Grand Total Net Effect: 0.00 0.00 -10,924.39 -39.95 0.00 10,924.39
BALANCE SHEET
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As of: 6/30/2016 Balances
Fund: 243 - BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHO
Assets
001.000 Cash 19,125.28
017.000 MBIA Mi Class Inv 0.00
040.000 AR - Invoices 0.00
084.000 Due From Other Funds 0.00
Total Assets 19,125.28
Liabilities
202.000 Accounts Payable 0.00
203.000 Accrued Payables 0.00
214.000 Due To Other Funds 0.00
Total Liabilities 0.00
Reserves/Balances
390.000 Fund Balance 30,049.67
398.000 Change in Fund Balance -10,924.39
Total Reserves/Balances 19,125.28
Total Liabilities & Balances 19,125.28
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