OSCEOLA BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

301 West Upton Avenue

Reed City, MI 49677

231-832-7397

Fax 231-832-3381

 

 

 

1.         Call to Order

 

A meeting of the Osceola County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board (Board) took place at the County Courthouse on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 10:10 a.m.  The following individuals were in attendance:

 

a.       Gary Bailey (arrived prior to motion 10-41), Board Member

b.      Jim Belcher, Board Member

c.       Dave Bisbee, Board Member

d.      Brian Flickinger, Guest; Senior Geologist, Department of Natural Resources and Environment

e.       Bob Godbold, Board Member

f.       Stephanie Horn; Environmental Consultant, AKT Peerless Environmental Services

g.      Rich Jacobs, Board Member

h.      Dan Massy; MSU Extension, Board Director and Recording Secretary

i.        Lori Mitchell, Board Member

 

The following materials were provided to Board Members prior to, or at the meeting:

 

a.       Meeting Agenda (prior to and available at meeting)

b.      May 20, 2010 Meeting Minutes (prior to and available at meeting)

c.       Environmental Site Assessment Status Chart (provided at meeting)

 

2.         Approval of the Agenda

 

            Initially a quorum was not available.  Those present decided to begin with items that would not require a motion until a quorum was present. 

 

3.         Public Comments:  There were no public comments.

 

4.         Brian Flickinger; Senior Geologist, DNRE

 

Brian Fickinger, a Senior Geologist out of the Cadillac office of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) spoke to the Board about what Brownfield programs the DNRE operates in Osceola County.

 

(note: A quorum was soon formed after Brian began his discussion.)

 

5.         Approval of the Minutes of May 20, 2010

 

(10-39)                        A motion was made by Rich Jacobs, supported by Lori Mitchell, to approve the                               minutes from May 20, 2010 as written.  Motion carried unanimously.  

 

6.         Unfinished Business & Reports      

 

            a.         Financial Reports

 

(1)               EPA Quarterly Report #9, Budget Schedule:   EPA Quarterly Report #9 for both the Hazardous and Petroleum Substance grants was provided at the May meeting.  Quarterly Report #9 it is still the most current report (on file).   

 

(2)               Measures of Success:  Discussed during Site Assessments In Progress.

 

(3)               Bills in Excess of $250:  One bill in excess of $250 was presented.

 

(10-40)            A motion was made by Dave Bisbee, supported by Bob Godbold, to approve payment of $4,710 to AKT Peerless  for “Professional services rendered and project costs incurred to conduct a Phase II  Site Investigation at 640 North Main Street, Hersey, Michigan.”  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

b.                  Site Assessments in Progress

 

The Environmental Site Assessment Status Chart was used to review the status of all approved projects.  The updated Environmental Site Assessment Status Chart is attached.

 

(10-41)            A motion was made by Dave Bisbee, supported by Bob Godbold, to conduct a Baseline Environmental Assessment at 2704 Old US-131(former Tiel Oil).   Motion carried unanimously.

 

(10-42)            A motion was made by Gary Bailey, supported by Dave Bisbee, to conduct a Phase II at the vacant lot east of McDonalds in Richmond Township.   Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

(10-43)            A motion was made by Dave Bisbee, supported by Bob Godbold, to conduct a Phase II at 629 S. Chestnut Street in Reed City.   Motion carried unanimously.

 

(10-44)            A motion was made by Gary Bailey, supported by Bob Godbold, to conduct a Phase II at the Hersey Roller Mill in the Village of Hersey.   Motion carried unanimously.

 

7.         New Business & Communications

 

a.                   Potential Sites

 

            The Environmental Site Assessment Status Chart was used to review potential new projects.  The updated Environmental Site Assessment Status Chart is attached.

 

(1)               LeRoy Laundromat, 14233 17 Mile Road, LeRoy:  The Village of LeRoy is interested in purchasing a piece of property along the Rails-to-Trails.  The Village and property owner have requested that an Environmental Site Assessment be conducted.   

 

(10-45)            A motion was made by Dave Bisbee, supported by Rich Jacobs, to conduct a Phase I at 14233 17 Mile Road, LeRoy.  Motion carried unanimously.    

 

(2)               Corner Lot, Upton & 220th Avenue:  Dan was approached with the idea of a park at this location.  The parcel is a vacant lot owned by the County.  Dan was unsure if we could do an assessment of County owned property under our grant.  Stephanie stated we could if the property was acquired through tax reversion.  Dan will bring more information to the next meeting.

 

b.                  Other

 

(1)         At the July meeting Dave believes it would be a good idea to take a look at our last quarterly report and then add in both expenses that have taken place since and outstanding commitments.  Dan will prepare a report.

 

(2)         Gabriel mentioned the importance of highlighting open space and parks projects in the Quarterly Reports that go to the EPA.

 

8.         Additional Public Comments:  None

 

9.         Adjournment

 

(10-46)            A motion was made by Gary Bailey, supported by Dave Bisbee, to adjourn at 11:18 a.m.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

The next meeting of the Osceola County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is July 21, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the County Courthouse.  

 

 

 

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Dan Massy, Director                                                                                              Date

Recording Secretary