Corridor Improvement Authority

CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING MARCH 11, 2009– 5:30 P.M. CITY CENTER – ROOM 201 Approved Rose Tocco called the meeting to order at 5:47 p.m. Members present at roll call: Mary Marcinak, Angela Freeman, Rose Tocco, and Denice Gerstenberg. Members absent: Daniel Crombez, excused, Doug Skrzyniarz, non-excused, Salvatore D’Angelo, non-excused Also in attendance: Luke Bonner, Economic Development Manager; Jim Buhlinger, City Treasurer, Teresa Jarzab, Recording Secretary Motion to Approve the Agenda Moved by Marcinak, supported by Gerstenberg, to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes: All Nays: None Motion carried. Motion to Approve the November 19, 2008 Minutes Moved by Marcinak, supported by Gerstenberg, to approve the minutes from November 19, 2008. Ayes: All Nays: None Motion carried. New Business Mr. Bonner opened discussion about a CIA Event. Discussion ensued regarding the timing of an event, so that we did not plan an event that competed with other local festivals. The committee wants all CIA business owners invited to participate, and advertise the event City wide. Tony Ekrich (owner of Kart 2 Kart), Dan Crombez, Angela Freeman, and Rose Tocco, have all volunteered to form a sub committee to discuss an event. Mr. Bonner will schedule a meeting in the next couple of weeks. Mr. Bonner opened discussion about a CIA Networking event. The December event did not draw many participants. Ms. Tocco volunteered her establishment to hold the Spring Networking Event, as well as coordinator for quarterly networking events. The date was set for April 23rd at 5:30pm. Mr. Bonner opened discussion regarding CIA Marketing Materials. Right now we are waiting for some projects to be completed and ground breakings to happen, once that happens we should have some materials to put together. Ms. Marcinak questioned the progress of the boulevard. Mr. Bonner responded that there is no update to report. Old Business Ms. Tocco requested update on Ping On. Mr. Bonner responded that they are still submitting plans and moving forward. Ms. Marcinak questioned the update on Riverland Amusement property. Mr. Bonner did not have an update at this time. General discussion ensued. Ms. Marcinak asked about Najor’s. Mr. Bonner responded that the Building Department was waiting for them to submit revisions. Ms. Gerstenberg questioned about American Grill. Ms Marcinak did not have an update at this time. Mr. Bonner stated that we are waiting for the financing rates, from Huntington and Key Banks. Ms. Freeman stated that rates have changed. The committee will need to send out new brochures with the updated rates and terms. Board Members Report None Public Comments Ms. Freeman suggested that the committee come up with a “Theme Name” for the Networking event, and we need a flyer to pass out to potential participants. The committee agreed and Mr. Bonner requested that everyone think about it and get back with him. Adjournment Moved by Freeman, supported by Marcinak to adjourn. Ayes: All Nays: None Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m. TJ Minutes Approved 4/08/09 Rose Tocco, Secretary