Downtown Development Authority Minutes 12-12-2023

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                                   CITY OF MUSKEGON

                DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) /
               BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (BRA)

                             REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

                                     December 12, 2023

Chairperson M. Bottomley called the meeting to order at 10:32 AM and roll was taken.

I.     MEMBERS PRESENT:              B. Tarrant, Jr, M. Bottomley, S. Black, J. Rieger, M.
       Kleaveland, J. Seyferth, K. Reid, J. Moore
          MEMBERS ABSENT: H. Sytsema, J. Wallace, B. Hastings, D. Pollock,

          STAFF PRESENT: C. Alexander, Development Analyst/Downtown Manager, J.
                       Hines, Development Analyst, S. Wilson, Treasurer, W. Webster,
                       development services, D. Alexander, community engagement.
          OTHERS PRESENT: K. Pershbacher

II.    APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by J. Seyferth second by J. Moore, to approve the regular meeting minutes for November,
2023Voice vote, all approved.

III.   PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS – No Public Comments
IV.    BRA BUSINESS- Contessa Alexander

         A. Adelaide Pointe- Reimbursement Request #6 - Contessa gave an update of
            Request #6. Invoices have been reviewed by staff. This payment will not be paid
            out now, actual payments will be made as tax capture becomes available.
                a. J. Moore made a motion to approve the 6th request for reimbursement
                   submitted by Adelaide Pointe QOZB, LLC for eligible activities and
                   supported by K. Reid.
            Roll Call: Yay: B. Tarrant, K. Reid, M. Kleaveland, M. Bottomley, S. Black, J.
            Moore, J. Riegler, J. Seyferth
            Nay: None
V.     DDA agenda items- Contessa Alexander

          A. DDA financial report – Contessa updated the financial statement as of November
             30. Estimated fund balance as of December 31, 2023 is projected to be
             $140,066.24
                 a. J. Moore made a motion to accept the November 30, 2023 DDA and
                     events financial statements. K. Reid supported
             Roll Call: Yay: B. Tarrant, K. Reid, M. Kleaveland, M. Bottomley, S. Black, J.
             Moore, J. Riegler, J. Seyferth
             Nay: None
          B. Façade Grant Revision – Contessa updated committee on suggesting brick
             staining vs. painting.
                 a. J. Moore motioned to accept the updated Façade Grant Application. S.
                     Black supported
             Roll Call: Yay: B. Tarrant, K. Reid, M. Kleaveland, M. Bottomley, S. Black,
             J. Moore, J. Riegler, J. Seyferth
             Nay: None

          C. Holidays in The City – Discussion only – Contessa and Dave updated the
             committee on supported projects. Would like to see more focus on Third St, Pine
             and Terrace in the future.

VI.    OTHER BUSINESS: John Riegler announced his resignation and that this is his last
       meeting.

VII.   Adjournment at 11:16AM

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