Local Development Finance Authority

CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE MEETING May 19, 2010– 5:30 P.M. CITY CENTER – Council Chambers Approved Victor Martin called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Members present at roll call: Joseph Dueweke, John Lamerato, John Lettang, Victor Martin, Casey Sobczak, David Wilson Members absent: Stephen Cassin, Lori Doughty, Irene Spanos, Zac Zachary excused; Richard Kincaid Also in attendance: Luke Bonner, Economic Development Manager; Rick Sanborn, City Treasurer, Teresa Jarzab, Recording Secretary Motion to Approve the Agenda Moved by Dueweke, supported by Wilson, to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes: All Nays: None Motion carried. Motion to Approve the Minutes of Special Meeting December 30, 2009 Moved by Wilson, supported by Dueweke, to approve the Minutes as presented. Ayes: All Nays: None Motion carried. New Business Mr. Bonner gave a presentation regarding the playground equipment at 6633 18 Mile Road. There are nine playscapes around the building. The Parks and Recreation Department of Sterling Heights was offered the equipment, the department had received quotes to have the equipment moved, the costs were approximately $60,000 and the City did not have the monies to do that. Grace Christian Church had contacted the City Manager in regards to the Incubator, and Mr. Bonner gave the Pastor a tour of this building. The Pastor inquired about the equipment, and stated that they would have plenty of volunteers to remove the equipment at no cost to the City. Mr. Bonner made a statement that he is not a member of Grace Christian Church, and he had never met Pastor Jerry before that day. Mr. Wilson asked if the agreements have been approved by the City Attorneys. Mr. Bonner stated yes, and that we had also contacted Mr. Damman about the donation and he was fine with it. Motion to Resolve and approve the Bill of Sale between Grace Christian Church and the City of Sterling Heights Local Development Finance Authority and authorize the Chairman and Secretary to sign all documents required in conjunction with this approval. Moved by Dueweke, supported by Lettang, to approve Motion Ayes: All Nays: None Motion carried Old Business Mr. Bonner updated the board on the progress of the facility. Master Lease Plans finished, IT and Data plan completed, Renovation Plan complete by an Architect, Security Plan in progress. Letters of intent went out to General Dynamics, Oakland University Pawley Institute, and Macomb County Small Business Technology Center. Proposals also went out for Kosch Catering for a lease at this location as well. Board Members Report None Public Comment None Adjournment Moved by Dueweke, supported by Lamerato to adjourn. Ayes: All Nays: None Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m. TJ Minutes Approved 07/21/10 John Lettang Secretary