OSCEOLA
COUNTY BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
301 West Upton Avenue
Reed City, MI 49677
231-832-7397
Fax 231-832-3381
Annual Meeting of the
Osceola County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
1. Meeting Called to Order
The Annual meeting of the Osceola
County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board (Board) was called to order at
the County Courthouse on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 10:10 a.m. The following individuals were in attendance:
a. Gary
Bailey, Board Member
b. Jim
Belcher, Board Member
c. Bob
Godbold, Board Member
d. Rich
Jacobs, Board Member
e. Dan
Massy; Director and Recording Secretary
f. Dave
Van Harren, AKT Peerless Environmental Services
2. Election of Officers
Dan reminded the Board who 2011 officers were:
a.
Lori Mitchell – Chair
b.
Gary Bailey – Vice Chair
c.
Bob Godbold –
Secretary/Treasurer
(12-01) Motion by Jim Belcher, supported by Rich Jacobs, to keep
the same officers in 2012 as those who served in 2011. Motion carried unanimously.
3. 2012 Meeting Dates,
Times, and Locations
The Board decided to continue
meeting on third Wednesdays, at the same time and location as in previous
years; however, it decided to change the frequency to every other month.
(12-02) Motion by Gary Bailey, supported by Bob Godbold, to meet on the third Wednesday of every other
month, at 10:00 a.m., at the County Courthouse.
Motion carried unanimously.
Regular Meeting of
the Osceola County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
1. Meeting Called to Order
Following its Annual meeting, a
Regular meeting of the Osceola County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board
(Board) was called to order at the County Courthouse on Wednesday, January 18,
2012. The following individuals were in
attendance:
a. Gary
Bailey, Board Member
b. Jim
Belcher, Board Member
c. Bob
Godbold, Board Member
d. Rich
Jacobs, Board Member
e. Dan
Massy; Director and Recording Secretary
f. Dave
Van Harren, AKT Peerless Environmental Services
The following materials were provided to Board Members prior
to, or at the meeting (all materials are kept on file with the record copy of
the minutes):
a. Meeting
Agenda (prior to and available at meeting)
b. September
21, 2011 Meeting Minutes (prior to meeting)
c. November
9, 2011 Meeting Minutes (prior to and available at meeting)
d. Hazardous
Assessment Grant, Final Report
2. Approval of the Agenda
(12-03) Motion by Bob Godbold,
supported by Gary Bailey, to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Public Comments: None;
no members of the public were present.
4. Approval of September 21, 2011 Board
Minutes:
There was not a quorum at the November meeting; therefore,
the September minutes required approval.
Dan reviewed the minutes.
(12-04) Motion by Gary Bailey, supported by Bob Godbold, to approve minutes of the September 21, 2011
meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Approval of November 9, 2011 Board
Minutes:
There was not a quorum at the November meeting. Without a quorum all motions were pending
approval; however, the motion to pay bills had previously been obtained by vote
after the meeting and the motion to approve the September minutes was just
approved. No other motions were
pending.
(12-05) Motion by Gary Bailey, supported by Bob Godbold, to approve minutes of the November 9, 2011 meeting
as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Unfinished Business & Reports
a. Financial
Reports
(1) Hazardous Substance Assessment Funds: No funds remain
(2) Petroleum
Assessment Funds: $25,572 remain
(3) Bills in Excess of $250: None
b. Status
of Board Approved Projects
Dave provided an
update on projects. No Petroleum
projects are in progress. AKT is
providing a Letter of Reliance to the property owners for the project at
101/103 E. Church Street, Tustin. No
other activity is in progress.
c. Presentation
of Brownfield Plan to Village of Tustin: Dan told the Board he
formally notified the Village of Tustin that we would not be seeking a
Brownfield Plan for the property at 101/103 E. Church Street. (The letter is on file in the Brownfield
Redevelopment binders.)
d. Land
Bank Authority: Dan informed the Board that our
Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Michigan has been approved.
e. Hazardous
Assessment Grant Closeout:
Dan informed
Board members the grant closed out on November 30th. As part of the closeout he prepared a final
report that includes a Community Spotlight on the Village of Hersey, a summary
of grant activities, and a one page profile of each project.
f. Hazardous
Assessment Grant Application
Dan informed
Board members that he submitted a Hazardous Assessment Grant Application in
November. From a statistical standpoint
the odds are not in our favor, but we will be considered. Dave estimated approximately 25% of previous
recipients will be awarded grants.
6. New Business & Communications
a. Identification of Potential
Sites
The Board briefly discussed
potential Petroleum sites. Board members
were asked to stay on the lookout for potential projects.
b. Other: No other items were brought before the Board.
7. Additional
Public Comments: None; no members of
the public were present.
8. Adjournment
(12-06)
Motion by Gary Bailey,
supported by Bob Godbold, to adjourn at 11:00 a.m. Motion carried unanimously.
The next meeting of the Osceola County Brownfield
Redevelopment Authority is March 21, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the County
Courthouse.
__________________________ ____________
Dan Massy, Director Date
Recording
Secretary