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, March 17, 2010 at 10:10 a.m.  The following individuals were in attendance:

 

a.       Gary Bailey, Board Member

b.      Jim Belcher, Board Member

c.       Dave Bisbee, Board Member

d.      Bob Godbold, Board Member

e.       Dan Massy, Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Director and Recording Secretary

f.        Lori Mitchell, Board Member

g.       Christy Steig, Public

h.       Loren Steig, Public

i.         Dave VanHaren, AKT Peerless Environmental Services

 

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

 

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

b.      February 17, 2010 Meeting Minutes (prior to and available at meeting)

c.       Potential Properties in Osceola County table (provided at meeting)

 

 

2.         Approval of the Agenda:

 

(10-05)            A motion was made by Bob Godbold, supported by Dave Bisbee, to approve the agenda as presented.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

 

3.         Public Comments:  There were no comments from the public.

 

 

4.         Approval of the Minutes of February 17, 2010

 

(10-06)            A motion was made by Bob Godbold, supported by Lori Mitchell, to approve the minutes from February 17, 2010 as written.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

 

5.         Unfinished Business & Reports      

 

            a.         Financial Reports

 

(1)               Financial Report:  EPA Quarterly Report #8 for both the Hazardous and Petroleum Substance grants was given out at the February meeting.  Quarterly Report #8 is still the most current report (on file).   

 

(2)               Budget Detail:  None

 

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

 

(10-07)            A motion was made by Gary Bailey, supported by Bob Godbold, to approve payment of $2,200 to AKT Peerless Environmental & Energy Services for a Phase I conducted at 21224 Sylvan Road.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

            b.         Election of Officers 

 

(10-08)                         A motion was made by Lori Mitchell, supported by Dave Bisbee, to reelect Bob Godbold to the position of Secretary/Treasurer.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

(10-09)                         A motion was made by Lori Mitchell, supported by Dave Bisbee, to reelect Gary Bailey to the position of Vice Chairperson.  Motion carried unanimously.   

 

(10-10)            A motion was made by Dave Bisbee, supported by Gary Bailey, to elect Lori Mitchell to the position of Chairperson.  Motion carried                                 unanimously.   

 

            c.         Site Assessments

 

(1)         Former Hersey Party Store:  Dave V. informed the Board that the Phase I has been completed and he presented a proposal for a Phase II. 

 

(10-11)            A motion was made by Gary Bailey, supported by Bob Godbold, to conduct a Phase II at the former Hersey Party Store (640 N. Main St.).  Motion carried unanimously.     

 

(2)         Sylvan Road, Ashton:  Dave V. stated the Phase I is in progress.

           

            d.         Former Evart Filing Station

 

Tabled until next month.

 

 

6.         New Business & Communications

 

a.                   Communications

 

(1)               Hoaglund Hardware:  Christy and Loren Steig the owners of 101 and 103 E. Church St. in Tustin attended the meeting.  The properties are next to Hoaglund Hardware which they own.  They shared with the Board possible projects they are considering for the two properties on Church St. as well as some of the obstacles they feel they may encounter.  The Board listened and felt the Brownfield Program can offer a lot of assistance in overcoming these obstacles.  At the end of the discussion it was felt the appropriate action at this time was to conduct a Phase I ESA and for the Steig’s to contact Dan once they have a more firm idea of their plans.

 

(10-12)            A motion was made by Gary Bailey, supported by Dave Bisbee, to conduct a Phase I at 101 and 103 E. Church St., Tustin.  Motion carried unanimously.     

 

(2)               Tiel Oil Company:  Dan stated that since the last meeting he was able to contact Mr. Tiel.  They discussed the program and what has already been done at the site.  Mr. Tiel is interested in the program and will contact Dan to further discuss the program later this month.

 

(3)         Old Hersey General Store:  Dan met with the new property owner and discussed the program.

 

(4)         Lot next to Mama Mia’s (Hersey):  Dan informed the Board that he had both telephone calls and sent email messages to an individual about the site.  Based on the telephone conversations the site is currently empty and is being turned into a gravel parking lot.

 

(5)         Blue Pole Barn near Carquest on US-10:  Dan had a discussion with an individual looking to buy the pole barn.  He is interested in having a Phase I conducted.  The necessary information has already been given to Stephanie so she can get a signed Site Access Agreement.

 

(10-13)            A motion was made by Gary Bailey, supported by Dave Bisbee, to conduct a Phase I at the Blue Pole Barn near Carquest on US-10 (22826 US-10).  Motion carried unanimously.     

 

            b.         Potential Site List

 

Dave V. presented a list of properties that Stephanie identified as potential sites the last time she was in Osceola County.  The list includes some sites we have already considered and some that are in operation; however, there are some that should be investigated further.  Dan will go through the list in greater detail and report back to the board.

 

            c.         Storage Unit Buildings (Reed City)

 

Gary brought a project to the Board involving the sale of a storage unit business at 135 E. Bitner in Reed City.  The purchaser is requesting the Board conduct a Phase I.

 

(10-14)            A motion was made by Dave Bisbee, supported by Gary Bailey, to conduct a Phase I at 135 E. Bitner in Reed City.    The motion carried 4-0 with one abstention.  Bob Godbold abstained due to a conflict of interest.     

 

 

7.         Additional Public Comments:  None

 

 

8.         Other Business

 

Jim spoke to an individual that owns property at the intersection of 20 Mile Road and M-115.  The individual is considering selling the property.  Jim told Dan that he may be getting a call.  The Board discussed what it could do to assist this individual.

 

 

9.         Adjournment

 

(10-15)            A motion was made by Lori Mitchell, supported by Dave Bisbee, to adjourn at 11:55 a.m.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

Due to a scheduling conflict the next meeting was moved from the 3rd to 4th Wednesday of April.  The next meeting of the Osceola County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is April 28, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the County Courthouse.  

 

 

 

 

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Dan Massy, Director                                                                                               Date

Recording Secretary