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Tax Increment Finance Authority

Regular Meeting

Richmond, MI · October 26, 2022

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Approved 11/30/22 TAX INCREMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY MINUTES October 26, 2022 THE MEETING OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M., ON OCTOBER 26, 2022, BY CHAIRMAN RUFF Present: Ball, Garant, LaFore, Reindel, Ruff, Weinert Absent: Yelencich Others: Director Moore, City Clerk McCallister Visitors: None Motion by Garant, supported by Ball, to excuse Authority Member Yelencich from tonight’s meeting. All yeas Motion passes APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Weinert, supported by LaFore to approve the minutes from September 28, 2022, as presented. All yeas Motion passes APPROVAL OF BILLS Motion by LaFore, supported by Reindel, to approve the Payroll Expenses for September 23rd through October 6th, 2022, in the amount of $3,296.14. All yeas Motion passes Motion by LaFore, supported by Reindel, to approve the Schedule of Bills for September 21st through October 12th, 2022, in the amount of $48,495.29. All yeas Motion passes TIFA Mtg: 10/26/22 Page 1 of 4 Approved 11/30/22 CORRESPONDENCE Revenue and Expense Report for September 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes – Regular Meeting of September 19th, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes – Regular Meeting of October 3rd, 2022 Received and filed the correspondence as presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS None ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion by Reindel seconded by Ball, to adopt the agenda as presented. All yeas Motion passes The Agenda was adopted as presented. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. Adoption of 2023 Meeting Schedule Motion by Garant, seconded by LaFore, to adopt the 2023 TIFA meeting Schedule as amended: The November 2023 meeting date was changed from Wednesday, November 22 to Tuesday, November 21, 2023. All yeas Motion passes TIFA Mtg: 10/26/22 Page 2 of 4 Approved 11/30/22 2. Update on Parking Lots TIFA was being requested to review the final plans and discuss setting up the meeting with the business owners. Moore went over the revised changes that were made for the three (3) main parking lots on the North Business District. Changes to the Parking Lot Project:  An enclosure around the three (3) dumpsters that were moved from the north side to the new location  A bike ramp and a ramp  A sidewalk protected by an island  A curb on the north side of the lot  A guardrail parallel to Forest Ave. is being removed and replaced with new iron fencing. A final sheet reflecting elevations has been created so individuals can see more detail on the specs. Moore plans to meet with the eight (8) property owners individually to go over the plans. Reindel expressed his concern over business owners wanting to make changes, based on opinions, to the current plans that may delay the process. Weinert wants to be sure the new lighting is installed is enough for safety reasons. TIFA members agree that Director Moore has the authority to make any minor changes as necessary to keep the progress of the project moving forward. Moore appreciates the Board always giving the flexibility to make small decisions on their behalf. Motion by Reindel, seconded by Weinert to approve the Parking Lot Conceptual Plans and direct administration to meet with the business and property owners. All yeas Motion passes 3. Rescheduling of November, 2022 TIFA Meeting Motion by Ball, seconded by Reindel, to reschedule the November 2022 TIFA meeting from the fourth Wednesday, November 23rd to the fifth Wednesday, November 30th. TIFA Mtg: 10/26/22 Page 3 of 4 Approved 11/30/22 All yeas Motion passes MISCELLANEOUS MATTER FROM THE DIRECTOR Moore received confirmation that the insurance company has signed off on the storm damage claim. The property restoration company is scheduled for October 31st, painting at the Aud will begin this Friday, October 28th. Furthermore, the large maple tree has been removed, volunteers re-roofed the area over the stairs and Comcast has installed service. The anticipated opening of the Aud will be in November. Save the date for the 2nd Friday in December (12/9/22) for the Holiday Open House. A formal invitation is forthcoming. CHAIRMAN AND AUTHORITY MEMBERS Ball inquired if there has been any feedback regarding the new traffic light. Director Moore informed TIFA that he has only heard comments regarding “timing” of the lights. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Ball, supported by Reindel, to adjourn the Tax Increment Finance Authority meeting at 7:31 p.m. All yeas Motion passes Respectfully Submitted: Heather McCallister City Clerk TIFA Mtg: 10/26/22 Page 4 of 4

Agenda

REGULAR MEETING TAX INCREMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY 36725 DIVISION ROAD WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2022 7:00 P.M. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES Meeting Minutes of September 28, 2022 APPROVAL OF BILLS Payroll Expense for September 23rd through October 6th, in the amount of $3,296.14 Schedule of Bills for September 21st through October 12th in the amount of $48,495.29 CORRESPONDENCE Revenue and Expense Report for September 2022 City Council Minutes for the September 19, 2022 Regular Meeting City Council Minutes for the October 3, 2022 Regular Meeting PUBLIC COMMENTS ADOPTION OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 1) Approval of 2023 Meeting Schedule 2) Update on Parking Lots 3) Rescheduling of November, 2022 TIFA Meeting MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM THE DIRECTOR CHAIRMAN AND AUTHORITY MEMBERS CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT

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