Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
Regular MeetingManistee, MI · December 18, 2018
Minutes
MANISTEE CITY BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
70 Maple Street
Manistee, MI 49660
MEETING MINUTES
October 30, 2018
A meeting of the Manistee City Brownfield Redevelopment Authority was held on October 30, 2018 at
2:00 pm in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 Maple Street, Manistee, Michigan.
Meeting was called to order at 2:01 pm by Chairperson Kempf.
Roll Call:
Members Present: Meagan Kempf, Marlene McBride, Kipp Pomranky, Jeffrey Stege, Roger Yoder
Others: T. Eftaxiadis (BRA Consultant), Ed Bradford (BRA Administrator), and others
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by McBride, seconded by Yoder that the agenda be approved.
Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
CORRESPONDENCE
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Yoder, seconded by Stege that the minutes of the June 12, 2018 Brownfield Redevelopment
Authority Meeting be approved with the terms of Eftaxiadis’ contract to be corrected as follows: The BRA
should consider using Manistee County’s consultant for North Channel since Eftaxiadis has a conflict of
interest.
Motion passed unanimously.
City of Manistee Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
Meeting Minutes of October 30, 2018 Page 1
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Financial Statements - Finance Director and Brownfield Administrator Ed Bradford gave a financial status
update on the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Funds.
Motion by McBride, seconded by Stege to accept the financial report.
Motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Approval of Reimbursement of South Washington Area Eligible Expenses (River Parc, LLC)
Submittal #1, dated September 25, 2018, requests reimbursement for construction, design, and
engineering expenses for the Short Street retaining wall. Eligible expenses are $383,053, plus interest
accrued on this principal starting with completion of wall and continuing during the full reimbursement
period.
Submittal #2, dated September 25, 2018, requests reimbursement for redevelopment expenses
associated with interior demolition, site grading and balancing, preparation of Brownfield plan and Act
381 work plan, environmental assessments and due care planning. Eligible expenses are $44,960, plus
interest accrued on principal during the full reimbursement period.
Motion by Yoder, seconded by McBride to approve reimbursement of eligible expenses of $383,053, plus
applicable interest, for Submittal #1, and $44,960, plus applicable interest for Submittal #2.
Motion passed unanimously.
Eftaxiadis explained that the reimbursement period for private contractors is approximately nine (9) years
and 30 years for City expenses.
Requests for Proposals – Brownfield Consultant
The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority issued a Request for Qualifications and Cost Proposal –
Brownfield Redevelopment Consulting Services on October 9, 2018. The BRA received seven (7)
responses. The Brownfield Consultant and the Brownfield Administrator reviewed the responses. Based
on the responses received, the BRA agreed that a committee composed of the BRA Consultant,
Administrator, and Chair interview the top three (3) firms. Tentatively, the interviews will take place on
Monday November 19, 2018. After the completion of these interviews, a final recommendation will be
made to the Authority at its next meeting.
No action taken.
City of Manistee Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
Meeting Minutes of October 30, 2018 Page 2
STAFF REPORTS
There have been inquiries for Brownfield projects from:
Music Vault
Manistee Vocational Building
Joslin Cove
NEXT MEETING DATES
The BRA decided to tentatively meet on Tuesday December 4, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at City of Manistee, 70
Maple St., Manistee, MI 49660 – Council Chambers; if work on the consultant selection was complete.
MEMBERS DISCUSSION
None.
The next regular meeting of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will be tentatively scheduled for
Tuesday December 4, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by McBride, seconded by Yoder that the meeting be adjourned. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 3:05 pm
MANISTEE CITY BROWNFIELD REDEVLOPMENT AUTHORITY
___________________________________________
Angela L. Rabb, Recording Secretary
City of Manistee Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
Meeting Minutes of October 30, 2018 Page 3
Agenda
MANISTEE CITY BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
December 18, 2018
3:00 pm - Council Chambers, City Hall
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
At this time the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority can act to approve the December 18, 2018
agenda.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
None
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time the Chair will ask if there are any public comments.
6. CORRESPONDENCE
At this time the Chair will ask if any correspondence has been received to be included in the
record.
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
At this time the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority can act to approve the October 30, 2018
meeting minutes.
8. FINANCIAL REPORTS
At this time the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority can act to approve the financial reports.
• Balance Sheet
• Revenue & Expense
9. OLD BUSINESS
Consideration of Entering into an Agreement with Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc.
The BRA conducted an RFQ\RFP process for as new brownfield consultant. A committee
consisting of Chair Meagan Kempf, Administrator Ed Bradford and current consultant T. Eftaxiadis
conducted interviews with the three finalists and recommends that Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr &
Huber, Inc. be selected. The City Attorney has prepared an agreement which FTCH has executed.
At this time the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority can act to approve an agreement with
Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber Inc. for professional & consulting services.
10. NEW BUSINESS
None
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11. STAFF REPORTS
Staff will update the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority on the status of current projects and
any other information the Commissioners should be aware of.
12. NEXT MEETING DATE(S)
Tuesday, January 15, 2018
13. MEMBERS DISCUSSION
At this time the Chair will ask members of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority if they have
any items they want to discuss.
14. ADJOURN
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MANISTEE CITY BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
70 Maple Street
Manistee, MI 49660
MEETING MINUTES
October 30, 2018
A meeting of the Manistee City Brownfield Redevelopment Authority was held on October 30, 2018 at
2:00 pm in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 Maple Street, Manistee, Michigan.
Meeting was called to order at 2:01 pm by Chairperson Kempf.
Roll Call:
Members Present: Meagan Kempf, Marlene McBride, Kipp Pomranky, Jeffrey Stege, Roger Yoder
Others: T. Eftaxiadis (BRA Consultant), Ed Bradford (BRA Administrator), and others
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by McBride, seconded by Yoder that the agenda be approved.
Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
CORRESPONDENCE
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Yoder, seconded by Stege that the minutes of the June 12, 2018 Brownfield Redevelopment
Authority Meeting be approved with the terms of Eftaxiadis’ contract to be corrected as follows: The BRA
should consider using Manistee County’s consultant for North Channel since Eftaxiadis has a conflict of
interest.
Motion passed unanimously.
City of Manistee Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
Meeting Minutes of October 30, 2018 Page 1
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Financial Statements - Finance Director and Brownfield Administrator Ed Bradford gave a financial status
update on the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Funds.
Motion by McBride, seconded by Stege to accept the financial report.
Motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Approval of Reimbursement of South Washington Area Eligible Expenses (River Parc, LLC)
Submittal #1, dated September 25, 2018, requests reimbursement for construction, design, and
engineering expenses for the Short Street retaining wall. Eligible expenses are $383,053, plus interest
accrued on this principal starting with completion of wall and continuing during the full reimbursement
period.
Submittal #2, dated September 25, 2018, requests reimbursement for redevelopment expenses
associated with interior demolition, site grading and balancing, preparation of Brownfield plan and Act
381 work plan, environmental assessments and due care planning. Eligible expenses are $44,960, plus
interest accrued on principal during the full reimbursement period.
Motion by Yoder, seconded by McBride to approve reimbursement of eligible expenses of $383,053, plus
applicable interest, for Submittal #1, and $44,960, plus applicable interest for Submittal #2.
Motion passed unanimously.
Eftaxiadis explained that the reimbursement period for private contractors is approximately nine (9) years
and 30 years for City expenses.
Requests for Proposals – Brownfield Consultant
The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority issued a Request for Qualifications and Cost Proposal –
Brownfield Redevelopment Consulting Services on October 9, 2018. The BRA received seven (7)
responses. The Brownfield Consultant and the Brownfield Administrator reviewed the responses. Based
on the responses received, the BRA agreed that a committee composed of the BRA Consultant,
Administrator, and Chair interview the top three (3) firms. Tentatively, the interviews will take place on
Monday November 19, 2018. After the completion of these interviews, a final recommendation will be
made to the Authority at its next meeting.
No action taken.
City of Manistee Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
Meeting Minutes of October 30, 2018 Page 2
STAFF REPORTS
There have been inquiries for Brownfield projects from:
Music Vault
Manistee Vocational Building
Joslin Cove
NEXT MEETING DATES
The BRA decided to tentatively meet on Tuesday December 4, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at City of Manistee, 70
Maple St., Manistee, MI 49660 – Council Chambers; if work on the consultant selection was complete.
MEMBERS DISCUSSION
None.
The next regular meeting of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will be tentatively scheduled for
Tuesday December 4, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by McBride, seconded by Yoder that the meeting be adjourned. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 3:05 pm
MANISTEE CITY BROWNFIELD REDEVLOPMENT AUTHORITY
___________________________________________
Angela L. Rabb, Recording Secretary
City of Manistee Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
Meeting Minutes of October 30, 2018 Page 3
12/14/2018 11:54 AM BALANCE SHEET FOR MANISTEE CITY Pag 1/1
User: ebradford Period Ending 11/30/2018 e:
DB: Manistee
Fund 243 BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHO
GL Number Description Balance
*** Assets ***
243-000-001.000 CASH - CHECKING 33,417.20
243-000-123.000 PREPAID EXPENSES 241.67
Total Assets 33,658.87
*** Liabilities ***
243-000-210.000 TAX CAPTURE PAYABLE 17,418.50
Total Liabilities 17,418.50
*** Fund Balance ***
243-000-390.000 FUND BALANCE 18,767.42
Total Fund Balance 18,767.42
Beginning Fund Balance 18,767.42
Net of Revenues VS Expenditures (2,527.05)
Ending Fund Balance 16,240.37
Total Liabilities And Fund Balance 33,658.87
12/14/2018 11:55 AM REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR MANISTEE CITY Page 1/1
User: ebradford :
DB: Manistee PERIOD ENDING 11/30/2018
YTD BALANCE ACTIVITY FOR AVAILABLE
2018-19 11/30/2018 MONTH 11/30/2018 BALANCE % BDGT
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMENDED BUDGET NORMAL (ABNORMAL) INCREASE (DECREASE) NORMAL (ABNORMAL) USED
Fund 243 - BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHO
Revenues
Dept 000
243-000-402.000 TAXES - REAL/PERSONAL PROPERT 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
243-000-540.000 STATE GRANT - OTHER 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
243-000-626.000 CHARGE FOR SERVICE 5,000.00 0.00 0.00 5,000.00 0.00
243-000-626.001 BROWNFIELD ADMINISTRATION SERVICES 3,500.00 0.00 0.00 3,500.00 0.00
243-000-665.000 INVESTMENT - INTEREST 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
243-000-676.000 REIMBURSEMENT 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
243-000-699.000 TRANSFERS IN 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Dept 000 8,500.00 0.00 0.00 8,500.00 0.00
TOTAL REVENUES 8,500.00 0.00 0.00 8,500.00 0.00
Expenditures
Dept 000
243-000-752.000 SUPPLIES - OPERATING 500.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 0.00
243-000-801.000 PROFESSIONAL & CONSULTING SER 5,000.00 2,362.50 2,362.50 2,637.50 47.25
243-000-803.000 ADMINISTRATION 4,000.00 0.00 0.00 4,000.00 0.00
243-000-900.000 PRINTING & PUBLISHING 200.00 59.55 0.00 140.45 29.78
243-000-913.000 TRAVEL & TRAINING 500.00 105.00 0.00 395.00 21.00
243-000-915.000 MEMBERSHIPS & DUES 300.00 0.00 0.00 300.00 0.00
243-000-955.000 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
243-000-995.000 TRANSFERS OUT 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Dept 000 10,500.00 2,527.05 2,362.50 7,972.95 24.07
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 10,500.00 2,527.05 2,362.50 7,972.95 24.07
Fund 243 - BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHO:
TOTAL REVENUES 8,500.00 0.00 0.00 8,500.00 0.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 10,500.00 2,527.05 2,362.50 7,972.95 24.07
NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES (2,000.00) (2,527.05) (2,362.50) 527.05 126.35
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