Troy Local Development Corporation
Regular MeetingTroy, NY · October 29, 2021
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Minutes
October 29, 2021
9:00 a.m.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Justin Nadeau, Hon. Monica Kurzejeski Andy Ross, Hon. Ken
Zalewski and Steve Strichman
ABSENT:
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Justin Miller, Esq., Mary Ellen Flores, Matt Jones, Deanna Dal Pos
and Denee Zeigler
The regular board meeting was called to order at 9:03 a.m.
I. Minutes
The board reviewed the minutes from the September 24, 2021 board meeting. Mr.
Strichman noted one change in the wording regarding the National Grid cleanup.
Hon. Ken Zalewski made a motion to approve the minutes with changes for
September 24, 2021.
Hon. Monica Kurzejeski seconded the motion, motion carried.
II. Budget
Mr. Strichman presented the board with the final draft of the budget to be uploaded
into PARIS by October 31, 2021. He noted amendments and corrections made to
fee sharing. Ms. Kurzejeski asked we are including the projected sale of property.
Mr. Strichman advised we can add funds in 2023. Mr. Miller advised that we can
have it matched with the grid cleanup. Mr. Strichman advised he will budget
$350,000 into non-operating revenue for 2023, 2024 and 2025. Mr. Nadeau asked if
the funds received from the sale of properties will be used to directly pay back the
note. Mr. Miller advised we can pay the city early and they make the payments. Ms.
Kurzejeski asked if the future road and bridge improvement costs are factored in to
the budget. Mr. Miller advised it depends on how the sale of the property moves
forward. The board had a general discussion on the different possible scenarios and
agreed it will have to be monitored throughout the process.
Steven Strichman made a motion to approve the budget with the addition
of the non-operating revenue for years 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Hon. Ken Zalewski seconded the motion, motion carried.
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III. Executive Director Report
National Grid Grant– Mr. Strichman advised that appraisals came back for the
parcels we own at the former King Fuels site. The approximate amounts are $1.6
Million for the 16 acre parcel and $326,000 for the 4 acre parcel.
King Fuels site - Mr. Strichman advised that February 1, 2022 will be the start date
of the cleanup. We have started discussions with the division the handles the
movement of the pipeline.
IV. New Business
King Fuels Paving - Mr. Strichman explained that we received an estimate to
complete the paving south of the bridge at the King Fuels site. He noted that the
estimate currently includes prevailing wages. In order to offset the cost of working
on a Saturday we will have to get a new estimate. He advised that it should be no
more than $30,000; $20,000 is currently in the account for roadwork and an
additional $10,000 will be deposited in February. Mr. Miller explained that because it
is a private road we have fewer requirements. Mr. Strichman also noted that
Saturday paving is needed for traffic reasons.
Andy Ross made a motion to approve an expenditure of up to $30,000 for
paving of the road through the King Fuels site.
Hon. Ken Zalewski seconded the motion, motion carried.
V. Financials
Ms. Flores went over the statement of financial position noting that as of September
30, 2021 our total assets stand at $2,863,689 with $92,426 in cash. She advised
$839,534 in liability, leaving a fund balance of $2,024,154. Most significant change
is the write off of $20,000 donation for the 7th Avenue Park.
Ms. Flores went over the statement of activity for the month of September noting a
deficit of $40,476 due to a payment to Future of Small Cities for the Focus Living Lab
and for Monument Square related costs. Ms. Kurzejeski asked about the monument
Square payment. Mr. Strichman advised the payment was for HR & A Associates to
conduct an economic impact study and came from the restricted cash. Mr. Zalewski
asked if we came in under or over budget. Ms. Flores advised that we came in
under. She noted that we were projected to take in more income than we actually
did. Ms. Kurzejeski asked if there were any shared fees in the pipeline. Mr.
Strichman advised only Kings Landing II.
Andy Ross made a motion to approve the financials as presented.
Hon. Ken Zalewski seconded the motion, motion carried.
VI. Adjournment
With no other items to discuss, the regular board meeting was adjourned at 9:38
a.m.
Hon. Ken Zalewski made a motion to adjourn the regular board meeting at
9:38 a.m.
Steven Strichman seconded the motion, motion carried.
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Agenda
Chair Board Members
Justin Nadeau Hon. Monica Kurzejeski
Hon. Ken Zalewski
Vice-Chair
Andy Ross Executive Director
Board of Directors Meeting Steven Strichman
City Hall
Planning Dept. Conference Room
433 River Street, Suite 5001
Troy, NY 12180
October 29, 2021
9:00 a.m.
AGENDA
I. Approval of Minutes from the September 24, 2021 Board Meeting.
II. Budget
III. Executive Director’s Report
IV. King Fuels Site Status
V. Old Business
VI. New Business
VII. Financials
VIII. Adjournment
Regular Board Meeting
Minutes
September 24, 2021
9:00 a.m.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Justin Nadeau, Hon. Monica Kurzejeski Andy Ross and Steve
Strichman
ABSENT: Hon. Ken Zalewski
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ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Justin Miller, Esq., Mary Ellen Flores, Matt Jones, Deanna Dal Pos,
Jena Lora and Denee Zeigler
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The regular board meeting was called to order at 9:03 a.m.
I. Minutes
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The board reviewed the minutes from the August 20, 2021 board meeting.
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Hon. Monica Kurzejeski made a motion to approve the minutes for August
20, 2021 minutes as presented.
Andy Ross seconded the motion, motion carried.
II. Executive Director Report
Sperry Warehouse - Mr. Strichman spoke to the board about the status of the
transfer of the Sperry Warehouse to the LDC. Mr. Strichman advised a walkthrough
was done with the council members. Mr. Miller asked if there were concerns about
the nearby water supply. Mr. Strichman explained that we will take a close look at
the site and decide how the site should be laid out.
National Grid Grant– Mr. Strichman advised that appraisals were sent out and are
due back soon for both the King Fuels and County Waste site. Ms. Kurzejeski asked
about the ownership of the street going through the site. The board had a general
discussion on the different aspects of the site that will need to be considered as part
of the final layout. The board agreed that discussions need to take place ahead of
time. Mr. Strichman advised that December 1st or February 1st is the date to get
everything out.
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BSM Banquets - Mr. Strichman noted that we did receive the tax returns for BSM
Banquets and they will be reviewed as part of the loan restructuring. He noted that
the most recent invoice sent to them was returned as undeliverable.
Future of Small Cities – Mr. Strichman advised the board that the $15,000 grant
has been paid out. He added that the check from Siemen’s check was received.
Ms. Kurzejeski asked what the funds will be used for. Mr. Strichman explained that it
will be used for rent and other startup costs.
Budget – Mr. Strichman advised that the budget will need to be adopted at the
October meeting. A draft will be sent out to the board members to be discussed via
email.
III. Old Business
National Grid License Agreement - Mr. Miller advised that the license agreement
has been signed. He advised that an email was received to schedule a call with their
counsel.
IV. Financials
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Ms. Flores went over the statement of financial position noting that as of August 31,
2021 our total assets stand at $2,948,281 with $141,666 in cash. She advised
$892,297.46 in liability, leaving a fund balance of $2,055,983. No significant
changes.
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Ms. Flores went over the statement of activity for the month of August noting a
surplus of $3,383 due to rent being received for August and September in one
month; no out of the ordinary expenses. Ms. Kurzejeski asked if the loans were
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current. Ms. Flores advised yes and added that there are only two open loans left.
Ms. Kurzejeski advised we can take off Seymour Fox for the 7th Avenue Park off of
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the books; she has not received any communications from them despite repeated
attempts of reaching out to them. Mr. Strichman advised that the National Grid
reimbursement check will be processed and we were advised should be received in
September/October. Mr. Miller asked about the amount showing for rent in the
amount of $347,900. Ms. Flores advised that was a potential amount that we were
going to receive for National Grid rent. Ms. Kurzejeski asked about the projected
timeline for the sale or agreement to sell for the King Fuels site. Mr. Strichman
advised there could be an option to purchase in March, if all goes well. Ms.
Kurzejeski noted that they are currently doing the budget and she will have to include
this as a potential budget item.
Andy Ross made a motion to approve the financials as presented.
Steven Strichman seconded the motion, motion carried.
V. Adjournment
With no other items to discuss, the regular board meeting was adjourned at 9:39
a.m.
Steven Strichman made a motion to adjourn the regular board meeting at
9:39 a.m.
Hon. Monica Kurzejeski seconded the motion, motion carried.
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Troy Local Development Corporation
2022 Budget Draft 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
9/28/2021 Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget
Actuals EOY Estimates
REVENUE & FINANCIAL SOURCES
Operating Revenues
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Charges for Services $ - $ 60,000 $ 60,000 $ 60,000 $ 60,000 $ 60,000
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Rental & Financing Income $ 82,572 $ 74,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 Grid = $10,765 x 11 months =
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Other Operating Revenues $ 307,525 $ 81,000 - - - -
Nonoperating Revenues
Investment Earnings - - - - - -
State Grants/Subsidies - - - - - -
Federal Grants/Subsidies - - - - - -
Public Authority Subsidies - - - - - -
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Other Nonoperating Revenues 124,000 183,500 - - -
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt - - - - - -
Total Revenues $ 514,097 $ 215,000 $ 443,500 $ 260,000 $ 260,000 $ 260,000
EXPENDITURES
Operating Expenditures
Salaries and Wages
Other Employee Benefits
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Professional Services Contracts $ 119,098 $ 121,000 $ 120,000 $ 120,000 $ 120,000 $ 120,000
Materials & Supplies - - - - - -
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Other Operating Expenditures $ 60,925 $ 5,041 $ 65,241 $ 65,241 $ 65,241 $ 65,241
Nonoperating Expenditures
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Payment on Principal of Bonds and Financing Arrangements $ 167,000 $ 167,000 $ 167,000 $ 167,000 $ 167,000 $ 167,000
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Interest and Other Financing Charges $ 56,716 $ 53,113 $ 45,000 $ 29,000 $ 26,000 $ 26,000
Subsidies to Other Public Authorities - - - - - -
Capital Asset Overlay - - - - - -
Grants and Donations - - - - - -
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Other Non-operating Expenditures 252,861 66,000 - - - -
Issuance of Debt - - - - - -
Total Expenditures $ 656,600 $ 412,154 $ 397,241 $ 381,241 $ 378,241 $ 378,241
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES AND CAPITAL
CONTRIBUTIONS OVER EXPENDITURES $ (142,503) $ (197,154) $ 46,259 $ (121,241) $ (118,241) $ (118,241)
1 - IDA sharing @ 50% of fee
2 - County Waste Rental and interest on loans
3 - includes Grid 69,722+CRC $100,000 to LDC & $60K for COVID
4- County Waste PILOTS and 1MS $50K, Franklin Alley owners $20K
5 - bookkeeping, legal, audit, management
6 - Depreciation and King Fuels ACM cleanup
7 - HUD Loan Principal
8 - HUD Loan Interest
9 $19K Fence, deprec and PILOT + $232,531 Covid and FA & fees and spec. assessment, CHAR
10 - CRC Grants - Covid $60K , Franklin Alley $100K and owner contributions
11 - Covid Grants, fence
12 Incite 50% of $127K IDA fee - did not include 1MS $40 million = 1/2 of 40$ = $150K
13 Grid = $10,765 x 11 months = 118413 + BSM $1k/month County Waste Rent $70K
14 County Waste PILOT $28K offset below, sale of Alamo $115K, Norther Drive $13,500
15 Depreciation $5,041 +County Waste and ELOT PILOTs $28,000 + $5200
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